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Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-05
Breezes in From
Reno to S. F. In
1HOur, Minutes
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, April 81
:" Breezing over from Reno, as the
air mail flyers call it, has become
no trick at all for Pilot Burr H..
Winslow
Yesterday Winslow bumped ioto
Crissy field after covering the lN0
miles from the Nevada air mail
field in one hour, seven minutes,
clipping IL minutes from the record
he set two years ago.
The flyers averaged little, over
$50 miles an hour for the trip, a
mail record with a heavily loaded
plane.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-05
COUNSEL FOR TELEPHONE
COMPANIES is DEAD
By United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, April 5.--Fun,
eral arrangements were being com
pleted here today for Arthur
Wright, chief counsel for all the
telephone companies of Southern
California, who died late last night
at local hospital, following an
operation for brain ahcess.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-05
Roman Princess
Sues Morris Gest
by United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, April 5.-Princess
Maria Matchabelli of Rome, Italy,
today filed suit for $5l, 900 damages
in supreme court here against Nor
ris Gest, theatrical producer, oneg-
ing breach Of contract aud damage
to her personal standing as an act
ress. The suit grew out of alleged
contracts entered into between the
actress and the producer, whereby
Princess Matchabelli was to appeal
in Gest IS production of sThe Mira
cles'
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-05
FIND MUCH WANTED
NAVAL MAN IN L. A.
by United Press Leased Wire

By Unfteu FFeHA 1IcaSeU WIFE
LONG BEACH, April 5. BE.
lieved to be wanted for theft of a
large amount of money several
years ago from the Brooklyn navy
yard, man said to be former Ser
geant Major William G. Kane, was
under arrest here today. Navy de-
partment officials in Washington
have been informed of the arrest.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-05
BUILDING FENCES
ACROSS ROADS
in |. A. COUNTY
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, April s. An
other outbreak of the foot and
mouth disease faced state and fed
eral health authorities today with
the discovery of q herd of 125 in
fected hogs in the Lankershim dis
trict, where 1000 were found dis
eased earlier in the week.
This outbreak makes three new
discoveries of the plague within
the past 48 hours.
Fences were today being erected
across the majority OF roads lead
ing out of Los Angeles county,
which so far contains the only out
break of the disease in southern
California, with the exception of
one discovery near Bakersfield.
Only few of the main highways
will be left open, the others run
ming through the rich dairy sections
and agricultural lands being COM
pletely barred to traffic.
SACRAMENTO, April 5.-The
most extensive fight against the
hoof and mouth disease since its
entry into California was being out
lined here today by supervisors and
district attorneys representing the
% counties north of the San Fran
cisco bay and the san Joaquin,
river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
NATIONAL HOME

Onicer of the day. Capt. Leroy Sias.
Mrs. Stinson has returned to her
home in Augusta after a few days
visit with Col. and Mrs. Keith Ryan.
PETER Martin, of Biddeford, late
Co. B. q. L. S. Inf, has reported for
admission.
Charles A. Loughlin, of Boston. late
Co. K, 10, L. S. Inf, reported We'd
nesday for re-admission to the Home.
Next week being filled every even
ing with an attraction. it is not
known when the Augusta Legion
MINISTRIES will appear here.
DR.. 4. B. Thompson and family
left for the Central branch at Day.
ton, Ohio, the doctor having been
ordered to that Home.
The officers OF the Home met at
the quarters of Capt. Frank c. An
drews Tuesday evening, where they
gave a stag party to DR.. A. B. Thomp-
sen. who has been ordered to report
to the Central branch. The evening
was pleasantly passed. The doctor
was presented with an excellent ira
yelling bag as token of their esteem
Refreshments were served.
Tuesday evening George s. Gates
celebrated his II birthday by giving
a party of about dozen OF his
friends. The evening was very pleas
artly passed at cards. Refreshments
were served during the evening. The
boys left handsome smoking set as
a remembrance Of the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
Cutler Post G. A. r. Observes 54th
Anniversary

Cutler Post No. As C. A. F. cele-
brated its saith anniversary here Tues
day evening and a very enjoyable
evening was passed. Hon. NJ. T.
Sawtelle of Augusta, a son Of a vet
eran. was one of the prominent
speakers of the evening and his talk
was very interesting. Col. Keith
Ryan, governor Of the Home, also adj
dressed the gathering on very In
teresting subject. Major Z. f. Byrd
the Home surgeon gave n short talk
in which was embodied the unity of
spirit now existing between the
North and South.
Several of the other officers Of the
Home were called upon and respond
ed with brief speeches. Philip s,
Mallory. son of a veteran. was pres
ent and responded with a few re-
marks.
Music was furnished by the Home
orchestra and their first selection was
a march by Prof. B. w. Theme dedi-
Gated to Col. Keith Ryan. The meet
ing was opened by a prayer by past
commander John Daley, n member
for more than 80 years. Refreshments
of hot coffee, doughnuts. cheese and
pie were served and cigars passed
The Post now has As members in
good standing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
Lack of Thrift
Big Divorce Aid
Says Cal. Judge

Los Angeles. Feb. Shy A. P)-
Lack of thrift has been the chief
cause Of recent divorces here. ac-
oording 10 statistics prepared by
Judge Ralph II. Clock of the superior
court covering about 1000 divorce
cases.
IN a number of cases" said Judge
Clock, the married couple lived to-
gether less than one day, while the
greatest length OF time that any
couple lived together and then sought
divorce was 80 years.
Statesmen lead the comparative
total of unfaithful husbands. ten
percent of the defendants in such d.
vorce actions being Of that occupa-
ton. Next in order were contractors.
merchants. plumbers, painters. print
ers. with a few BARRIERS. Strange 10
say. the list incleles no attorneys
in fact. few professional men and wo-
men.
IF the idea OF thrift and home
owning Is to be inculcated in tine
minds of the American people il,
sho Id be taught in the schools. Then
there will be less inclination to rush
to the divorce court on the slightest
pretext"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
PITTSFIELD

The New Era Auxiliary of the
Baptist church will meet on Thurs
day afternoon. Feb. Z. with Mrs. Ev-
elyn Converse at the Baptist par
sonage. The hostesses will be Mrs.
Converse and Miss Amy Porter.
The many friends of Miss Alice
Written OF this town. graduate
of Maine Central Institute, class of
1920. and who recently graduated
from the Ring Sanitorium at Airing
ton Heights. Mass. and who has
been passing months vacation
with Mr.. and Mrs. Il. $. Mathews.
will be pleased 10 know that she has
accepted a position at the Ring hos
pital as head nurse and has entered
on her new duties.
Doris Walker of Newport was a
business caller in town Wednesday.
There will be n special communi-
cation of Meridian Lodge and Con-
vocation of Ira Berry Chapter held
in Masonic hall. Pittsileld. Me. Fri
day evening. Feb. 18th. for the pur-
pose of installing the officers elect
for the ensuing year. District Dep
uty Grand Master Fred G. Eldridge
will install the officers of Meridian
Lodge and Past High Priest Frank
W. Fuller the officers OF Ira Berry
Chapter. A large attendance is de-
sired. Refreshments will be served.
Iriends here have received word
of the serious illness of Charles YER
gani at his homo ut DoTChcste7
Mass. Quite n number OF years ago
Mr.. Nergani lived here aud conduct
ed fruit business and hes many
friends here who will he sorry 10
learn of his illness.
Lee Fuller and Roger Williams Of
IIartland were in town Tuesday ON
their way TO Skowhe6an TO attend
to matters of business
Mrs. John Il. Murray of Dexter
was in town Tuesday, the guess of
her brother. Owen Mathews.
Waiter NJ. Prilay was a business
caller in Bangor on Tuesday.
w. G. Ransom of East Berkshire,
Vt. has arrived in town and has n
position at the local y. IL i. store.
Harold j.. DuntOn. who has had
employment for some time ut the
Pioneer mill of the American Wool
on Company. has accepted position
as shipping clerk in the American
WOODEN Company's mill at Triton.
y. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
American Boy Scout
Anniversary Feb. s Week

Now York. Feb. --UBy \. Pl--
with patriotism as the keynote, the
Boy Scouts of Amcric.. will celebrate
Anniversary Week from February S
to February II inclusive. The move
ment has n total membership OF 592.-
$50 which includes the scoutmaEtcis
and other officials. There are now
over 5000 900 Boy Scouts in the
world.
An outstanding feature of the week
will he the pilgrimage hikes to pat
riotic shrines. birthplace of famous
Americans and historic spots on Lin
coins birthday. While the Scouts of
Springfield. H.. are hiking to Lin
coins tomb the Boston boys will
march to Bunker Hill or the tomb OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
ITO the Ladies" at johnson Opera
House Friday

The joy picture Of the week. with
all the old favorites in the cast in
Guiding Theodore Roberts who has a
surprise for you in this comedy
drama, Jacqueline Logan, Helen Je-
rome Eddy and a host of others.
For those who like clean American
comedy drama we say. ITO the La
dies" it will not disappoint. On the
same bill Jack Hoxie in story of
a Lone Star Texas Ranger, screened
under the title Back Fire. 1t has
all the ingredients of thrilling
western and the many admirers of
this star who is rapidly coming TO
the fore will not be disappointed
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The weekly assembly of Gardiner
High School was unusually interest
ing. debate being given by the
members of the Eamanon Debating
Club. the question being. Resolved:
That n good natured bad house
keeper Is TO be preferred to a bad
n3tured good housekeeper. Martling
Jones and Harvey Allen upheld the
affirmative. while Archie Cole and
Harold McGoff took the negative
side. Humorous arguments were ad-
vanced on both sides, and while there
was no decision rendered, the stud
cnts formed their own opinion as to
which side won. and questions were
going around after the debate. as to
whether certain girls were good ma
turcd bad house keepers, or bad ma
tured good house keepers. A trio con-
ststing of Victoria Tyler. soprano.
Elizabeth Canavan. alto. and Eldred
Davis bass gave a pleasing selection
before the debate.
A short memorial service was con-
Quoted at the hour OF the funeral of
x-President Wilson, the students
marched to the auditorium at three
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Holt celebrated
their fiftieth wedding anniversary at
the home of their daughter, Mrs.
Arthur Staples of South Gardiner.
Tuesday evening. surrounded by their
eight children and seventy Of their
friends and neighbors who showered
them with congra tulations. They
were given many beautiful gifts, in
Guiding n purse OF money from Mr..
Hollis old shopmates of the Com
monwealth Shoe Co. While Mrs.
Crossman played the wedding march.
the couple were escorted into the
room, and the wedding ceremony
OF fifty years ago was performed
again with r. A. l.. Colby pastor of
the South Gardiner Baptist church
as the officiating clergyman. After
refreshments were served. n fine en-
tertainment was given. Singing by
Community Club quartet; solo, Mrs.
II. A. l.. Colby: duet. Mrs. Rose
Howard. and Mrs. r. A. L. Colby.
and several old songs were sung by
all those present. Mr.. and Mrs. Holt
are both very popular in the COM
munity. and the pleasant evening
was a tribute to this popularity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
Washington Plan
Navy Construction
Hurried by France

Paris, Jan. 19-(A. T. by MaiD-
When France completes the reduc-
ton of the first section of her naval
program, elaborated in conformity
with the Washington disarmament
agreement. the fleet Of the republic
will consist of nine battleships, Ii
cruisers. GO torpedo boats and de-
stroyers, and Ga submarines. This
will be done by the spring of 1926.
OF the nine battleships, however,
two are noW obsolete and are not
even today carried in parliamentary
reports as effective weapons of Of
Tense. Six of the IA cruisers Will
have passed the age limit. and II
torpedo boats and destroyers are ad-
mitted by naval experts to be I'M
equal to the task that would be al
lotted to them in present naval war
fare. Twenty of the submarines
which saw service during the late
war. according to a parliamentary
report would be useless.
Thus France could bring into line
for effective naval operations se7en
battleships, eight cruisers. IS tor
pedo boats and destroyers and 40
submarines.
Minister of Marine Flaminius Raj
BERT. expressing his conviction that
such a reduced feet would be unable
to ensure the security of Frances
naval frontiers and the liberty of its
naval lines of communications. re-
Gently introduced n bill in the cham
Der. asking authorization TO pro-
coed Immediately TO work on the
second section Of the naval program.
as agreed upon at Washington.
The bill provides for the construc-
ton of six cruisers of 10000 tons; Is
destroyers of 2.400 tons; 25 torpedo
boats of 1850 tons: four submarine
cruisers of 5000 tons: 30 submarines
OF the first class, 1900 tons each:
two mine layers of 1000 tons and
four tankerS of 10000 tons each. Ac-
cording 70 the governments program
work on these various units was to
commence in January, 1925, and be
completed in 1880.
Deputy Paul Denise. secretary OF
the naval commission of the Cham
Der, in submitting his report en-
dorsing the program of the govern =
ment, recommended that lowing 10
the precarious condition of the French
Navy the entire program be com :
pleted between 1924 and 1923.
This program rs amended by the
naval commission will come up for
discussion during the present year.
probably a few weeks after the new
chamber meets next May. 1t involves
an expenditure of 1850, 100000 francs,
which the present chamber is unWill-
ing to saddle upon the country just
previous to going TO the polls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

O'Clock, where Principal c. E. Tay-
Tor gave a short talk on the work,
life, and ideals of the War President.
One of his favorite hymns Onward
Christian Soldiers" was then sung by
the entire student body, and the
pledge Of allegiance to the flag was
then given. The newly elected of
ficers OF the Eamanon Debating Club
OF tho High School are: President,
Harold Newcomb. Vice-President,
Elizabeth Harmon. Secretary. Har-
old McGoff: Program, Committee.
Mary Hubbard, Herbert Lowell. and
JJin DAILY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
Paddock to Talk On "Ths Spirit OF
Sportmansk at Hiah School,

Gardiner is to be one Of the two
cities in the New England States
who are to have the pleasure OF
hearing Charles w. Paddock, the
Human Streak give his famous
talk on 1.-THE Spirit of Sportsman
ship" This will be giren at the
Gardiner High School auditorium on
Friday evening, February s. at eight
o'clock. and the proceeds are for the
benefit of the Gardiner High School
Athletic Association. He has been
called the super-arnlete of modern
times. and holds twenty three world S
records, and he is an honor student,
a champion collegiate debater. in adj
dition to being the leading athlete
in track work in every school and
college he attended, and later in
worlds Olympic. games. He is
fluent speaker. and il IS expected that
the auditorium will be packed to hear
this lecture as It is felt that there
is no man better qualified to discuss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
To Reopen eayreuth

Bayreutb. Bavaria, Jan. TIA. p.
by Maii-The Wagner festival next
summer will see the reopening of the
Bayreuth opera house. the doors of
which have been closed since the
summer of 1914. The last perform
ance given was The Flying Dutch
man." and the black ship of this
opera still stands on the stage be-
sides the 50 spinning wheels Of
Senta aud her friends.
This building is said TO have the
best acoustics in the world for the
reason that It's walls are made en-
tirely of wood. n mode of construc-
ton insisted upon by Richard Wag-
ner himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
Extension Workers III

Especial to the kennrbec JournaD
Orono. Nc. Feb. 1.-TWO prominent
workers OF the Extension service are
handicapped through sickness. A. l..
DeerinG. state county agent leader,
being confined to his home hv illness
and ". n. Jones, state farm manage
ment leader, being confined to his
home. due 10 scarlet fever ouarar-
tine. Mr.. Jones is not i'll. but mcm-
hers of the family are afflicted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
RICHMOND

Mrs. Robert Messenger. who has
been passing n week i'll Boston. has
returned to Richmond.
Mrs. Elizabeth Small returned 10
her home i'll Richmond. Thursday.
after visiting friends in Boston for
a week.
{. A. Walker returned 10 his work
in Boston. Monday. after passing u
few days with his family III town
The members of the G. &. club,
with MIR. and Mrs. George Hawks
enjoyed skiing party and n DAYS
outing at the Hawks farm at lee
boro. Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Given OF Au-
Eusta passed the Weekend with Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Wakefield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
ADJUSTMENTS
Final Showing of Robin Hood Today
at johnson Opera House

1t seemed everybody in Gardiner
and surrounding country wanted to
see Douglas Fairbanks in the great
est of all pictures, Robin Rood. last
night. Starting with the opening
matinee at 100 and followed by the
special student matinee at AIS there
was one continual stream of patrons.
The jam became so intense at the
evening show that the management
was compelled to stop the sale of
tickets. This alone speaks volumes
for the merit of the attraction Of
fered. Final showing this afternoon
and evening and it will be we'll for all
to get an early start to insure choice
Of seats.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
Wednesday Club Entertained

The Wednesday club was delight
fully entertained last evening at The
home of Mrs. Harry Douglass. There
was a good attendance. The mem
hers enjoyed cards and needlework
the greater part of the evening. Then
came a social hour that was gay and
pleasant. Light refreshments were
served by the hostess. Mrs. Douglass.
assisted by Mrs. Frederick J. Murphy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
Chanty Singing
Revived on Boats

Liverpool. Jan. 81. "a. l.. by MaiD
For the first time in many years n
liner put to sea with passengers and
crew "Chauty" singing. as in tire
days of the old sailing luggcr. Whoa
tho oropcSa stnrted recently on an
il wceks' tour round South America.
Chanty master W. y. Jones led thc
singing OF Down to Rio" passenco 5
and crew later Joining heartily in
tho chorus.
During tho 10000 miles tour of the
Oropesa, the singing Of ChanticG VIII
hC observed with Old-time ritual
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

Mary Nelton Drummer Chapter D
4. r.. is to present framed Elson
picture to the high school. The
subject OF the, picture is George
Washington and the picture will
hung in the history class room. as
will also he the framed photographs
from the collection Of Miss Emma Q.
I.i,nrrh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
NEWS BRIEFS

Widespread probation of tcle-
graph and telephone wires in Middle
west and elsewhere as result of
storms ,cessitated unuual re-rout-
ing of wire service of The Associat-
ed Press. and use of wireless in Or
der to furnish newspapers with daily
news.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

The woman's Mission Circle Of the
First Baptist church will meet in the
vestry on Friday for an all day
meeting. The president. Mrs. Weeks
will be the hostess. Those having
clothing for the barrel. please bring
it at this time. The subject for the
afternoon program will be Japan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

At the recent business meeting of
the trustees of the Hallowell Gene
terry Darius Marston was chosen Su>
pcrintendcnt Of the Cemetery to sue
coed Charles II. Richards. who re-
signed because of i'll health. Wal
lace Il. Brann is chairman of the
board of trustees, the other members
of the board are ex-mavor John NJ.
Robinson and Martin l.. Hughes.
NJ. Robinson is secretary of the
r1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

Tonight there will be a public
meeting under the auspices of the
Loudon Hill Community Club at the
Loudon Hill schoolhouse. at which
Principal BiSelow will show pictures
with the Maria Clark lantern. He
will be assisted in the program by
pupils of the Loudon Hill school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07
Funeral Of BENJAMIN Douglas

The funeral of Benjamin Douglas
was held Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the late home on Spring
street. Rev. Langdon Quimby Of
fcia ting. The bearers were Charles
w. Douglas, d. w. Chamberlain,
Harry T.. Bolster and E. p. Ladd. En-
tombment was at Oak Grove ceme-
tory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

There will be an entertainment
during the Valentine supper to be
given by the men of the Old South
Church Feb. 10. The details Of this
entertainment are in charge of Rev.
w. p. Bradford. Advance hints of it's
character indicate that it will be
very much worth Witnessing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

The junior class of Gardiner High
school is to present a minstrel show
In the auditorium on Friday. Feb. 80.
This will be the first affair of this kind
ever attempted by high school stu
dents, and the result will be watched
with much interest. Rehcarsais ere to
begin at an early date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

A number Of Hallowell people were
present at the meeting of the Halo
well-Farmingdale Farm Bureau held
yesterday afternoon at the town
hall in Farmingdale. Mrs. w. W.
Seavey, project leader, was
charge The subject taken up was
cake filings and frostings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

Promptly at o'clock the church
bells of the city began tolling and all
places of business were closed during
the funeral hour of eX-President Will
son. This was done in accordance with
the mayors proclamation. Plans are
being made by the committee for the
memorial services to be held on Sun
day. Feb. 10, in the high school audi
torium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

This afternoon at o'clock at the
Hubbard Free Library Miss Julia
Billings will tell stories to the chill
dren Of the first four grades. In
the evening at 1880 Miss Lu Baker
will tell stories to the children of the
upper grades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

The Advisory Board OF the Gar
diner Girls club will meet with Mrs.
Helen Bates. Pleasant street this
evening at tbs. Miss Gladys Gay
lord field secretary of the Massachu-
sets League OF Girls Clubs viii be
ureseut at this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-07

There will be regular meeting Of
Hallowell Commandery, No. 81.
u. 0. G. c.. at the Fl. +. A. hall. Water
street. tonight at 7.30 sharp. All mem
bers of the degree team are requested
to be present as there are several
candidates to be initiated. A large
attendance is required. All members
not solicited please bring cake, as re-
freshments will be served.