davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1924-06-29

Reproduction of
a street in Phila-
delphia in 1916 for
"The Chronicles Of
America" "produced
by the Yale Uni
versity Press. This
particular picture
Of the series is "The
Declaration of In
dependence."
Evening star., 1924-06-29

Photograph ny Edwin Bower Hcsser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
Hebron Schedule
Opens with Lewiston
Game Today

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Hebron Academy April 17-Hebron
Academy will open its baseball sea-
son on Saturday, April 10Th, on this
home diamond against the strong
Lewiston Athletic Association. The
coach has not named the team men,
bers that will start the season, but
it is almost certain that Finn will
pitch, and Murray will catch. The
game is due to start at p. NJ. The
baseball schedule Is as follows:
April 19-Lewiston Athletic Asso-
citation at Hebron.
April 23-Exeter Academy at Exc
ter, N. II.
April 2G-Lewiston Athletic Asso-
citation at Hebron.
April 30-Norway at Norway.
May 3-American Legion Lewis-
toni at Hebron.
May G-Bates second (pending).
May 9-Coburn Classical Institute
at Waterville.
May 10-University Of Maine
Freshmen at Orono.
May 15-General Electric School at
Hebron. q
May 16-Abbott School at Hebron.
May 21-Brighton Academy at He
bron.
May 24-Kents Hill at Kent's Hill.
May 28-Coburn Classical Institute
at Hebron.
May 31-Bridgton Academy at
Bridgton.
June 4-Open
June 7-Kents Hill at Hebron.
June 9-Alumni Game at Hebron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
Tennis Squad at
Colby Gets Underway
With 10 Out for Team
(SpeciaI to the Kennebec Journal)

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Waterville. April 1S-The Colby
tennis team received their first out
of-door workout yesterday afternoon
and again this afternoon Captain John
A. Barnes of Houlton gave all OF the
candidates n hard afternoons work.
out on the Colby clay courts. About
ten men are out to make the team
this yeai with the prospects that
there will be n fairly good team repre-
senting Colby on the courts this sea-
son.
The loss Of Long John" Cow will
be felt by the team as the Florida
boy was a marvellous player Snd
could cover a great deal Of ground
while playing the game. His court
record last year was excellent as he
did not drop a single game in which
he played in and with Dick Sackett.
he cleaned up the state titles in the
doubles, Sackett Is still left for the
Blue and Gray agsrega ton and
should be the big man Of the year. He
is fast and a clever man with the
racket.
Other candidates who are out for
the team are Richard +. Staunton, '27,
of Maplewood. N. j.; Percy s. Love-
ly. "a, of Gardiner; Robert S. Trow-
bridge, ~, Of Morristown, N. j.;
Bassford c. and Barrett G. Getchell,
'27. of Needham, Mass; Russell NJ.
Squire, '25, of Waterville: Lester
Powley, '27, of Hinckley; Joseph c..
Smith. "a, Of Skowhegan and Will
liam A. Macomber '27, of Fall River,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
PRINCESS BORGHESE
LECTURES ON SUBJECT
"MODERN ITALIAN ART"

A real treat was afforded the
principals and the many visitors at
the Friday evening session of the
conference when Princess Santa
Borghese, distinguished Italian
scholar who is visiting in this coun-
try, gave an illustrated lecture on
Modern, Italian Art" and Professor
Ebert X. Fretwell OF the Teachers
College at Columbia University, gave
an enlightening address on the topic.
"Organizing ard Developing the
Schools Extra-Curricula Activities"
The meeting was presided over by
DR.. A. o. Thomas, State Commits
sioner of Education. and Princess
Borghese was introduced by Cover
For Baxter.
Princess Borghese pointed to the
characteristics of Italian art. as
serting that the strength of the
classic tradition gives it an artistic
balance and that italian art is of
popular origin for throughout the
ages the greater artists have come
from the working people-it might
be said, from the soil itself. The
fact that the greater painters have
been laborers has given italian art
wholesome characteristic.
Professor l.. X. FrctWc1
DR.. Thomas in introducing the
other speaker of the evening. DR.. +.
X. Fretwell of the Teachers College
at Columbia University. spoke of his
own appreciation of the fine spirit
Of the principals of the Maine High
schools who are sincere in their
sympathetic attitude and in their de-
sire and ability to work together for
the one goal. education.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
Hill Toppers Set
Fast Pace Practice
First Game April 26

Especial to the Kennebec Journal)
Kents Hill, April IS The boys of
the Hilltop had their first real prac-
tice last night. Handicapped by cold
weather and condition of the diamond
they have not been able to get out
before.
A practise game was held last
night and the heavy hitting was a
feature. Newhall and Davenport are
smuggling the ball in grand style. Dav-
export is showing up fine as q bat
terry man and Nusspickel. the Brigh-
ton (Mass.) boy, behind the plate,
fills up an important place in Coach
Baacke's outfit.
Coach Baacke is busy correcting
some Of the faults the boys have. but
he sends word to Kents Hill support
ers that he has the making Of real
team.
Captain Hartsgrove, who has been
putting the shot, has strained his
back and so has not been out for
practise.
The second team would like few
games and the same may be obtain
ed by writing Manager Mcclellan.
The following is a complete sched-
ule:
April. 26-Auburn, American Legion
| at Kents Hill.
April 3o-Colby End at waterville.
May university OF Maine, Fresh
man at Orono.
May 7-Coburn Classical at Water
vile.
May 9-Bates 2nd at Kents Hill.
May .16-Bowdoin End at Bruins
7 wick. =
May 14-Generaf Electric Of Lynn
at Kents Hill.
May 17-Maine Central Institute at
Pittsfeld.
May 21-Coburn Classical at Kents
Hill
May 24-Hebron at Kents Hill.
May 2S-Abbott at Kents Hill.
May 31-Maine Central Institute at
Kents Hill.
June Abbott at Pennington.
June Hebron at Hebron.
June 11-Jay High at kents Hill.
June 14-Commencement Day
J tpending).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
GARDINER NINE \
MEETS FREEPORT
THIS AFTERNOON

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Gardiner, April 1S-Gardiner High
will meet Freeport High at Quimby
Field at $50 this afternoon in the
third game of the season and judy
ing from the two previous games this
should be a fast contest which should
be seen by every fan in the city. aS
the High School Athletic association
needs the support of the citizens.
Freddy" Davidson will probably dol
the hurting and although he has mott
had the experience of his brother. he
has all the makings of a first class
twirler. Rose will catch. with Bus
ter Macdonald on first, Hazard will
start at second with Stonier and
Lucas in reserve. while either Webb
or Henderson will cover short with
Jimmy Spearin at third.
The outfield will be guarded by
Dale, Tim Hickey and either Allen or
CLANCY. The field is in excellent
condition and the surface would ba
hard to equal in this vicinity. Man
ager Harlow suggests season tickets
for fans who plan to attend any
number Of games and he adds that
although one cannot attend all the
games season ticket would help
the Athletic association along in its
work,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
Cony Nine Shaping
Up for Alumni
Game Monday

A cold, raw wind again greeted
Coach Thompson's nine Friday at
Capital Park when tho two squads
were put through their PAGES. Bait
ting practice and sliding bases was
the program for the day. The men
are shaping up well for the Alum!
nj game Monday and today viii
practice with Gannett squad at
$50 at Capital Park. The lineup has
not been announced but all the men
on the squad will undoubtedly be
given a chance.
Things are beginning to take SHAPE:
in the baseball line. The Alumni
game starting off the regular SEIZED :
ule Monday gives the men but little
time to round into shape and all the
phases of the game have been gone
over by Coach. Much time has been
given to the pitchers, and batting
practice. outfielding and Unfolding
have taken up much of the time.
Coach has an extensive schedule
this year, and with but one veteran
from last seasons team, has practi-
cally new squad to work with. but
the men are willing and show much
aptitude in the diamond game and
the opponents they face this season
should be given good run for their
money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
School Principals
Continued from Page one)

A feature of the days session was
a demonstration of a "socialized re-
citation" given by about rs pupils
Of a history class in the Gardiner
high school and introduced under the
direction of Mrs. Augustus Q. Thorn
as, who is teacher Of history in Gar
diner high school. The entire reci-
tation was conducted by the students
themselves, one Of them acting in
the capacity of leader.
Or. Jessie B. Davis
The morning session of the con-
ference was presided over by Josiah
w. Taylor, agent for secondary edu-
cation in the state. who introduced
as the first speaker, DIR. Jessie b.
Davis, agent for secondary education
in Connecticut.
DIR. Davis referred to the survey
taken in the state Of Connecticut to
see how the high school principals
spent their time and how much they
are doing by way Of supervision OF
teaching. It was found that in this
supervision q rank of almost zero
for only six out of SO principals were
carrying out a constructive program
for the Improvement Of teaching in
their schools.
I'VE are supposed to know some
thing about the best practice of
teaching" he asserted.
He said there should be an orRanf-
ration Of schools with a definite plan
for improvement Of teaching from
day to day. Principals often assume
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
Afternoon Meeting

"The fundamental business of our
, public schools is training citizens"
said Professor E. X. Fretwell of the
! Teachers college at Columbia Uni
versity, the first speaker at the aft
ernoon get-together. He pointed out
that it is on this basis that tax-sup-
| ported schools exist.
Mrs. Augustus o. Thomas
| Principal Arthur w. Lowe of
Portland High school. who presided
at the afternoon session, then intro
! duced Mrs. Augustus o. Thomas,
head of the history department at
Gardiner High school. who spoke on
1.-The Socialized Recitation with
Class Demonstration"
! She said that the "Socialized Rec
| itation" refers to the method used
| in developing a given unit of the les
sion of the hour. If the subject
| matter makes one distinct unit all
| the period may be used for this So
! cialized recitation. IL the material
| naturally divides into two or three
minor units the class hour also di-
vides into two or three separate So
cialized recitations.
Tn a socialiZed recitation a pupil
| standing before his class presents a
| unit of subject matter and then con-
ducts the class discussion. The
| teacher is there to guide when nee
essary, but so far as possible remains
in the background. II placed in the
hands of n strong teacher it is the
| best present day method.
| The socialiZed recitation greatly
| assists the pupil in reaching one of
| the aims of education-the acquiring
of an alert mind with the correct
mental habits. 1t solves the question
of attention for each pupil must be
alert If he wishes to take part and
earn a credit for the day. It furnish
es much fairer method of grading
because the child Is ranked upon
what he knows instead of upon what
| he does not know.
Gardiner Class Demonstrates
The advantages of the socialized
| recitation was demonstrated by n
! class of 25 pupils from Gardiner high
| school. With one of the students act
| ing as leader a fine recita ton was
( given of an English history lesson.
This feature was appreciated by all
| of the principals and the fine work Of
the pupils in the history class taught
by Mrs. Thomas. was heartily ap-
plauded.
Other Topics for Discussion
A number of questions were taken
up in the symposium and a frank
| and earnest statement Of opinions
was given.
Professor Harry A. Foster, principal
OF Skowhegan high school, in speak,
! ing CT Student Government" said
| that for the past decade student gov
eminent has been attempted in sew
| eral OF our high schools. He pointed
out that student government affords
a most excellent training IN democra-
cy, that 1t develops leadership and
J creates an interest in all activities
which is otherwise difficult to obtain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
WINSLOW-C. C. |.
BATTLE FOR FIRST
HON0RS TODAY

Especial to The Kennebec Journal)
Waterville, Apr. 1S.-The Coburn
baseball team opens their season to-
day with game with Winslow H.
S. in the morning. Coach Haines
has been pleased with his squad so
far this year and says he has a
bunch of sluggers.
Haines is especially pleased with
the work "Bozo" Weston has been
doing behind the bat. 1t was thought
that this would be the weak spot on
the Crimson team, as there was no
experienced catcher in school, but
Weston has proven that he can fill
the position to perfection.
annie" Bragg or Serooge Wuesl-
feldt will do the mound duty.
The infield will be held down by
the veterans-"Hime" Shanahan at
the initial sack, Jimmie" McCroary
at second, and Dutch" Fielder, the
star of last year, at shortstop. Third
base will be held down by a new
conner, johnnie" Scaglarini, who
looks like the best infielder in the
Waterville institution.
Outfielders are plentiful and 1t is
hard to say what three Coach Ike"
will select to start, although George
Grady. "Guinae" Donnelly and
"Dick" Drummond look very good,
as we'll as John Smith.
1t is believed that all the subs
will get a chance to show their
wares in today's tilt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
MARATHONERS WILL
run IN RAIN and
N I'D AT BOSTON

Boston. April 1S-Showers today
and the forecast of the weather bur-
eau that there will be more tomor-
row lessened the chances OF record
breaking time in the American mar
athon race over the roads from Hop
kinton to Boston tomorrow under
the auspices of the Boston Athletic
Association. Zuna ron the Boston
event in 1921 and finished second last
year. He and Clarence H. Demar
of Melrose are the favorites for to-
morrows race in which, however,
there are several other entrants with
records which make them formidable
competitors. De Mar, the only man
to win the event three times, came
in ahead in 1911, 1922 and 1928. In
1922 he set the record of 2:1S:10 for
the regular course of somewhat I'M
der % miles.
This year because the race consti-
tutes the final American Olympic
marathon test, the course has been
heightened to the regular marathon
distance. The starting point. always
hitherto in Ashland, has been set
back to a point in Hopkinton, with
the finish as usual at the B. A. A.
Clubhouse in the Back Bay district
of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19

was taken up with group confer
ences. the principals of the larger
high schools meeting under the
leadership of Principal Clarence w.
Proctor of Bangor High school, and
the principals of smaller high
schools holding session presided
over by Josiah w. Taylor.
Principal Everett V. Perkins of
Cony High school, Augusta, opened
the discussion Of the topic, What
Length of School Day Is Most Con-
ducive to Reasonable Adjustment
of the Teaching and student Loads?"
His talk was of particular interest,
due, to the fact that Cony High
school is about to change from the
one-session plan to two sessions.
Among the reasons mentioned by
Mr.. Perkins why tbs two-session
plan is preferable to one session
were the following: 1t gives the pC-
habits. Dinner comes at the noon
hour as it should. Colleges and nor
NAL schools have afternoon recita-
tons and there is no line of business
where the days work is completed
during the forenoon. The pupils
have better chance to reflect upon
what they have learned. One ses-
sion means too long a period of
steady concentration for best re-
suits.
Mr.. Perkins declared that when
the two-session plan goes into effect
at Cony High school it is hoped that
the average amount of home study
will be reduced about one-half.
Principal Norman l.. Matthews of
Waterville High school led the dis
cussion on the subject, "A Physical
Education Program" The subject.
Incentives to Scholarship" was
opened by Principal Philip II. KIM
ball OF Brunswick High school.
1.-THE Curricula aud Daily Sched-
ule," Connecting the School with
the Community" and "Administra-
tive Matters" we're topics consid-
cred by the principals of small high
schools of the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
COLBY Prizes LID
OFF WITH U. OF N.
GAME TODAY
Especial to Kennebec Journa)

tSpCCAdI ~ xNOhACSCS SOotheAAt
Waterville. April 1S-Colby and
the University of Maine will open the
Pine Tree State college schedules to-
morrow afternoon when they clash
on Seaverns field at Colby college in
the annual Patriots day exhibition
game. Coach Parent is ready for the
Maine invaders with team which
he hopes to down the up state COL
legians.
While it is not definitely known
who will start the game tomorrow
afternoon 1t is expected that either
Harry Muir, the best southpaw that
Freddie Parent has on the squad at
the college, or Frank Iorter will start
the game off for the local collegians.
Both men have been showing up
quite well in practice games with tie
Everett pitcher showing up a little
the better the last few days. Por-
ter has lot on the ball and, should
he start the contest tomorrow, he
should prove effective against the
Maine men. Muir is also in fine con-
dition and should Coach Parent de-
eide to use q southpaw to open the
game. he should have a good day.
Coach Parent will use MCGOWAN
at the initial sack, Cutler at second,
Capt. Fransen at short. Smart on the
hot corner. In this combination, he
has q sweet working infield and with
the lone exception of Smart. who is
a freshman, they have played some
wonderful ball. All three veterans
are in excellent shape but have not
as yet got their batting eye and
Coach Parent is hoping that they
may crash through tomorrow.
Danny Shanahan will be on the
receiving end of the battery and
should have big day.
In the gardens tomorrow the Blue
and Gray mentor win start speed"
Fransen at right field, Fagerstrom
at center and either Howard or Will
son at left field, depending upon the
conditions of the weather.
The batting order will be as fol-
lows: Cutler. r. Fransen. MCGOWAN,
Shanahan. f. Fransen, Howard or
Wilson, Fagerstrom, Smart, Muir or
Porter.
The game IS called for 2:30 o'clock
and will start on the dot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
DENLY Assumes
Responsibility for
Oil Leasing Policy

Adrian, Mich, April 1S-Full re-
sponsibiity for the initiation of the
policy which resulted in the Leasing
of the naval oil reserves was assumed
here tonight by Edwin DENLY around
whom ragged a storm of criticism in
the senate before his retirement last
month as secretary of the navy.
Had 7 not taken the action / did
to protect the interests of the navy
in these reserves against the ire
mendous loss of drainage" he de-
clared in an address. Il would have
been false to my trust and culpably
negligent in the performance of my
duty"
Replying to what he said had been
an insinuation of collision on his
part in connection with the oil leas-
es. Mr.. DENLY said he had never
been talked to about the naval pc
troleum reserve situation before he
entered the cabinet by the president
elect or by any of his cabinet or
other advisers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
Mud Will Break Tape Today In Hub Marathon
GIANT TOOTELL !
EXCELS RECORD !
IN HAMMER TOSS

Brunswick, Me-, Apr. 1S.-Freder-
ic d. Tootell, American intercolle.
giate hammer throwing champion.
and Americas hope in the coming
Olympicsgames.t today exceeded the,
worlds record in an unofficial toss
on the Bowdoin college athletic field.
The hammer crashed through the
high board fence and fell 100 feet
z IL inches from the point WHERE
it was thrown. The worlds record
is 1S9 feet, 6 IL inches. made BY,
p. ]. Ryan of New York in 1913.
Tootell. working under the direc.
ton of his old Bowdoin coach. John
J. Magee. made eight trial throws
The poorest measured 1S1 feet. AM
throws were measured by an accred.
tied engineer. Magee predicted that
in another week Tootell would toss
the hammer over 200 feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
PERSONNEL OF MILL|ONAIRES
SETTLED UPON WITH EXCEPTION
OF CATCHERS and HURLERS

Ben Houser, manager of the Au-
gusta Millionaires, will confer with
officials of the Lewiston team today
regarding the entry of the Spindle
City with the Maine State League
the coming summer. Failure of Lew
iston to enter will mean a seven
tea mleague.
The different managers are now
busily engaged in making up the
personnel of their teams. Ben
Houser last night said that with the
exception of a catcher and one hurl-
er he has practically decided his
lineup for this season. Every fan
in Augusta wants to see Don Breu-
nan play in the Capital City and the
only thing that will prevent this is
demand by Don of too high a figure
for his services. George Brown, who
was with the Millionaires last sea-
son will again join the team. A big
would not disclose has also been Sc
cured.
The services Of Delaney at first
are out of the question. He is de-
manding about TO per cent boost
in salary and there is small hope
he will lower the figure. Ben be-
lieves that Fat Hill will fill this posi-
ton to the satisfaction of the team.
At second will Ibe seen Phil Brisk and
at short Fitzpatrick, both tried men,
bers of the team the past two years.
For third, Baker, freshman at
Penn State, will be sure to please
the fans. Ben says big league team
has an eye on him and scouts will
watch him play this season.
Ray Beaudoin will play left, Asa
Small center, and either change
catcher or pitcher will play right.
A meeting of league officials will
be held about the middle of May to
draw up schedule and agree on
other matters, including that Of UNI
pires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-19
COACH HENDRICKS
NINE PLAYS N. c. |.
IN OPENER TODAY
(Special TO Kannehec Journall

Waterville, April 1S.-Today the Wa
terville High school baseball team will
open its season by opposing the NJ. c. L.
nine at Pittsfield. The local boys have
been practicing hard for this game as
they wish to open the season with a
win. They have been handicapped by
lack of practice, but so we'll have they
done in their one weeks practice that
Coach Hendricks thinks they will be in
mid-season form. No much could be
learned of the strength of the institute
team but it is understood that their
pitching department is very weak. This
sounds good to the coach as he has de-
veloped a bunch of sluggers. On the
other hand he will start his best pitch
ing bet. Capt. Trainor. Much is ex-
pected from this lad as he has world
of stuff on the pill. In a recent prac-
tice game he famed nine men in three
innings. Fifteen men. Coach Hendricks
and Manager McEwen will make the
trip. The men are Donovan, Trainor,
Shaw. Clapprood, Grant, Zufelt, Mer-
cier c. Trainor, Rancourt, with Violet,
McMullen. Dulac, Hurd, Bolduo and
McAlary as subs.