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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22
YOUTH NEEDS As MUCH PRO,
LECTION?

Elsewhere, in the Letter Box. IN
published the communication of the
head Of the department Of public in
formation OF the National Child
Labor Committee. In this, statement
Is made respecting the motives for
including in a child labor measure,
youth from IL to is years Of age.
The purposes. az stated In this
communication. may seem adequate
to our readers but they do not to US.
10 It as important for the Federal
Government to undertake to protect
youth from II to IS years Of age
from dangerous employment as 1t
u to protect childhood up to IL
years from conditions likely to Inn
pair health and intelligence?
The writer OF that communication
says 20 In these words: IF Con.
grsss u to have any power at all o
deal With the child labor problem,
the foregoing kind Of regulation Is
just a. important as the prohibition
Of the labor OF children under Ia.
II that b. 20, then we cannot avoid
the .conclusion that we have over
estimated the need OF Federal
peohlbition OF child labor up to the
80 oe u: we must have been mis-
tafetmed ~ some es the propaganda
AanlAnk child labor. which We have
Desa rqading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

tests come from coal shippers that
at night pirate craft cope alongside
and at the point Of a gun secure a
delivery Of part Of the coat. The
slightest disobedience to the COM
mands Of these pirates results In
death and no questions asked. Not
only along the Atlantic coast but
around the Gulf Of Mexico these pi-
rates infest the waters. 1t is said.
Naval defense takes on added signif-
icance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22
MAINE GOSSIP
Christmas

SAS - tA341S
AS shepherds watched their fiocks by
There .shone from Heaven a wondrous
light
Fear not, an angel said to them,
Today Is born In Bethlehem
A Saviour who is Christ the Lord.
Then suddenly with one accord
Above them came a mighty throng,
And loud and Gear pcaied forth This
song:
Glory to God, and on earth peace
Coed Will t. n1en, may 1t not cease:
Twas said. His name should Jesus be-
Fer he would come to set men free.
With haste the shepherdswent away.
To find he place where Jesus lay:
For they had seen their Christ and
Lord.
Gifts like thu Masi, rich and sweet,
We cannot place before his feet,
But We can all our homage brings
On this the birthday Of that king.
-Eugenia Il, Titus.
winthrop
Bangor estimates an advance In
population since the last census
from 25,s7S to 27.277 and hopes to
reach 10000 by 1880. Boost and Ban
gor begin with the same letter.
AT the age of sH Mrs. Lydia a..
Smith, now of Madison, but formerly
Of Industry, finds life as interesting
as ever. She goes automobiling with
the family, and is very alert. She
loves to sew. knit, and make Cugs. do
embroidery and make buttonholes
that art which Is approached With
trepidation by many OF todays gen.
Grafton. And withal Mrs. Smith has
never worn glasses.
Those acquainted with legislative
matters recall Edward F. Clark Of
Bar Harbor. He was chairman Of
the Senate Judiciary Committee ut
the time the present Senator Halo
was a member Of the Maine House.
Mr.. Clark's death occurred at Wash
ington, d. c., Friday. Dec. Is. fol-
lowing a surgical operation on his
throat. He was q member Of tho
District Of Columbia bar. He Is surE
vived by his widow and a mother
and sister ~ Bart Harbor.
M
One million and b halt cans-60.00
cases--ot peas were put up this year
at the factory in Unity. These paid
the farmers close to 100000 this
year. or $3.50 per acre for approx.
mately 100 acres. In addition to the
peas, 10000 cases Of strtpged beans
were canned and some 30.eo0 cases OF
corn. Next year the industry will
be expanded to include b&ets. More
than zoe acres will be planted TO
beets and the factory will also in-
increase the pea average by bringjnS
it up TO well over 1000 acres. rms
industry IN the heart Of a thriving
farming community. paying the
farmers nearly 100000 year, has
proved to be valuable asset to Wal
do county. The farmers in turn
furnish the. raw products and Tho
labor to, produce the canned goods.
- ~ e~ -s---~- SrF.
Or. Lionel e. Dudley. Aroostook
County physician, who has served 10
years in the StatePrison Tor causing
the death Of Mildred Sullivan az
Houiton. by an illegal operation, was
released from the institution yester.
day on parole. and win 20 TO his
home at Pressure Isle. During the
time that he has been in prison, or.
Dudley has been an exceedingly VAL
liable aid in medical way. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

The death Of julius Kahn, for "a
years a member Of the national house
from California, recalls the fact
that although a native Of Germany
he was leader in the fight for the
selective draft law. He It was who
said: Trouble comes when 1t is
least expected, and for one. want
my country to be prepared to meet
such situation and not be helpless
as 1t was in 1917"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22
THE POSTAL DEFICIT

II isn't quite clear how 1t may be.
a. one advocate of the salary In
crease for postal employees declares.
that every salary increase In the
cast has been paid for by increase
IN the postal business. especially as
Il 10 not disputed that the postal
business has not at any time been
self supporting.
Il does sound reasonable to say
that whether or not the salaries
should be Increased is not a question
dependent on whether or not the
postal business Is profitable. The
employees either are or are not entiti-
cd to an increase. II they are en-
titled to an increase they should
have Il whether or not the postal
business be seif-supporting. On tho
other hand that Increase should not
be made by Congress until 1t shall
have determined where the money Is
coming from with which to pay It.
with oil due credit to the care and
intelligence of those making esti-
mates respecting the cost Of carry
Ing each class Of mall this much may
be said; on investigation in the. past
like efforts to determine cost have
been found to be approximations
rather than accurate findings. y Is
reasonable to suppose the present
estimates are not accurate, especial
~ a. 1t IL highly probable that it is
impossible accurately to determine
the exact cost Of handling. under all
the complications OF the postal sys-
TEN. each OF the several classes Of
mail.
II these estimates should prove 10
BE- accurate. what may be done about
it7 Evidently that phase Of the sub
jsct requires careful consideration. 1t
II pretty certain that an attempt to
make up the estimated annual loss to
the government Of $75.oQ0,oo0 from
handling second-class mail would
result In the second-class mail seek
Ing and using to large extent other
than mail facilities for distribution.
This already has been done to some
extent. Publishers have co-operated
with the government IN working out
methods for lessening the cost of
handling. They naturally will wish
to know more about the evidence IN
which such as estimate was based.
What II true Of them Is in some de-
gree true Of other senders Of mail.
except possibly the senders Of parcel
post. who. It seems, should be sur
prised that tho loss on that class Of
matter was only six millions.
The Postmaster General expresses
surprise that the loss Is so small On
the parcel post and SO large on Sec
ond class matter. This surprise IL
not to be wondered at after reading
some Of the comment Congressman
Kelley makes on the report: For IN
stance. the report considers penalty
matter. mail sent free by Government
departments. to amount to an ex-
pcnse OF about $4,000. COO. In ,he
Postmaster Generals report for 1924
this one item is fixed at $4,000. 900
ana this would indicate that at least
seooo.ooo has been charged to other
classes Of mail matter.
Then the report makes the state
peht that parcel post comprises
more than 60 per cent Of the volume
OF mail. and brings In less than 20
per cent OF the postal revenue. This
Is certainly proof that there is a |
greater loss than 100000 on parcel
post matter" |
There would seem to be common
sense In the congressmans sugges-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

atlantic Coast Pirates Said TO
Rival Capt. Kidd, such is the head
lire OF an article in the Washington
Post describing a series Of piracies
along our coast, startling tale. Not
alone rum smugglers are in this. but
drug smuggers. smugglers OF aliens
by way of Cuba, also. It appears,
those who arc out to be pirates. Pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22
Augusta Lodge Directory

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 14t, 2. 4 a.
M. Special communication Masonic
o'clock Dec. ss. Work in NJ NJ. degree.
Sojourning brethren are cordially In
v'f sSE e sfssns W. H1LLMAN, W. NJ
BERT r. STUART. secretary.
ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER.
No. Is, o. O. 8. Stated meeting on
firs, Wednesday of each month at Ma
sonic Temple. All sojourning mem
bers are cordially invited e attsnd
H Ht.siE 4, f fGShahl Y See e:
ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70 !. Q. Q. 2.
Regular meetings Friday at 7,S0 T. "a
ELLIS r. WALKER sse'y.
JEPTHA ENcAMPMENr. NO. 8
Meetings second end fourth Tuesdays
Of each month n, e. a., ' y iaAir. cp
6. 5. PEAsIEE. Scribe.
CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. .. p. N.
i,egufar mss,ias> every third Tuesday
at 's' ESSArs s NJ GAIsS ess ':s.
4. 3. cAPEN REBEKAH LODGE.
No. SO. /. q q. T.. meets 20 and 4th
EVA N LAMsoN. Rec Sec.
mch:s. m.w-f.lyr
G. 4. z. THE REGULAR MEETING
Of Seth Williams Pos! No Is nrst
THURSDAY 2, Of saeh month 1omm,,a.,
WILLIAM McDAvID. Adjutant.
cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, x. p.
1880, Castle Hall. Water street.
+. " HALPEN. C. C.
i. c. FLETCHER Z. OF R and 8.
mon-tu-wed.tf
AUGUSTA LODGE NO. s64. s.P.o.E.
Regular meetings In the Elks Hume.
Winthrop street, the second and fourth
Thursdays Of each month az o'clock.
y HARRIS S. DAY. Sec.
mon.wcd-th,tf
THE MAccABEEs, kENNEeEc
Tent No, Is. meets in Foresters hall
the second and fourth Mondays OF
each month at o'clock.
E ": L eRoz 6 FRa4SEo (. Com
monswed-frilyr
kENN EREc LODGE. NO. iS6s.
r. hail. Water street. first and third
Wednesday evening of each month at
CHESTER NJ. REDMOND. Dictator.
" w Jackson. &c., 10 Pike 81.
mon.wed-fri.tf
LOMBARD CAMP, 275t, ROYAL
Neighbors Of America. Meetings Sec
ond Friday evening of each month at
G. NJ r. hall.
FRANCES e. FARwELL. Oracle.
JULIA e. ROBINSON. Rec.
jnl. mon-wedfri.1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

few years ago. when there was an
epidemic Of influenza. he rendered
heroic service DR.. Dudley was him.
self in Ill health when he entered the
prison, 1t being believed that he was
tubercular. but he has regained. his
health principally through work on
the State farm. few miles from the
prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

gnsta to pass the winter with h''
son, Harvey b. Mooers.
The Eastern Star held a very ~
tereSting and well attended meet'"s
on Wedr asday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

A feature of the news these days
Is the large number of persons pros
trated by heat, canned heat. that u.s..
Journal-A winter sport,
as Il were.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

With the purchase Of IS acres of
land on the Penobscot river bank,
eight miles below Bangor, in fIamp-
den and Winterport, Oscar w. Law
son Of Bangor began preparations
for the establishment of an auto
rest business on large scale. The
land includes a large field, q pine
grove, a high hill and excellent
shore facilities. Mr.. Lawson plans
to erect several cottages to accom-
modate tourists. A fine beach con-
sisting Of a long stretch Of smooth
sand. goes with the purchase. Mr..
Lawson intends to build bathing
houses. boat house for motor boats
and canoes, and diving piers and
floats. A baseball diamond will be
constructed in the large field. which
Is adapted for various sports. A
small pavilion. for private dancing
parties and light lunches. may be
erected later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22
Monday, December q, 1924.

"Tce tis q truth we'll known to most,
Thst whatsoever thing 10 lost,
We seek IT, ere Il comes to light ..
IN svsry Granny but ths right" 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

Lorenzo B. Jones of Oxford IL the
owner OF a very old violin, which is
supposed to be a Stradivarius. He
became its possessor under peculiar
circumstances. Mr.. Jones, having
spent a winter In Florida, decided 10
settle In that state. He therefore.
purchased a place near Sorrento, and
engaged in the fruit and poultry
business. Going to market one day
re found the store where he did con-
siderable business was undergoing
repairs. Being a cool ,morning Mr..
Jones stepped over to the stove to
warm his hands, where he noticed
some finishing wood lying among the
fuopish. 1t proved to be the remains
OF violin tied up with strings.
What are you going to do with
ms. ne asked the proprietor. "Oh!
Use them for kindling / reckon" /
makes and repairs vioiins. He
would be glad to get this wood for
his repair. work." said Mr.. Jones.
Take them then and welcome YOU
are They are of no use to me.
I've had that old violin lying around
this store for a good many years.
1t was left here by a queer old fell
low who came fron,--no one knew
where. He appeared here sudden
~ one day-down and out-witI the
violin. My, but he would make that
violin sing. The folks arodnd here
were glad to take him into their
hopes for a time. simpiyto hear him
play. HE remained here for quite a
spell. wheh. one day. he came into
the store, and when he wen. out he
said he would like to leave his violin
here for while as he was gazing TO
Mount Dora, ~ laid the Violin Oh
a. shelf there. bot the man never
came for IL. Some time later he was
found dead In the woods. There
were no signs OF fouA play. No one
knew of any relatives so he was
buried here"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

Captain Alton w. Howard, son of
Mrs. I. w. Emerson of Lewiston who
enlisted as a private in the United
States Army at the Lewiston RE-
cruiting Station in 1913. has recently
reported for duty at Ft. Bliss, III
Paso. Texas. coming from the 18th
Cavalry, Philippine Islands. Captain
Howard has completed his tour OF
Philippine Service and. therefore. is
returning to duty in this country.
His first service in 1913 was Troop
II 7th Cavalry stationed then in the
Philippine Islands. He served in this
organization until June. 1917 when
he was commissioned Second Lieu
tenant and assigned to the 14th Cav
airy. Following this he served with
the 9th, 18th and 26th Cavalry Regi.
ments. and in these several, services
since 1917 he has been at Easle Pass
FIT. Sam Houston. Sam Fordyce, all
IN Texas. FIT Dodge and FIT. Des
Moines in Iowa, Schofiefd Barracks,
Honolulu and Camp Stotsenhurg,
Philippine Islands, from which latter
place he again comes to Texas. Can
tam Howard was with the 9TH Reyi-
ment during their memorable Next
can campaign during the latter BART
or 1915 and the early part of 1917. At
TT. Bliss he received O most hearty
welcome on his return. To rise from
a private to a captain in the United
states Army, without the benefit of
west Point or other military school
training is regarded as an unusual
achievement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

CANTON AUGUSTA. NO. 9. p. "A.
i,eguiar meet ias> every third Tuesday
At o'clock
4 4. n DRuMMOND. cisrk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

JEPTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 8
Meetings second and fourth Tuesdays
Of each month az 7.30.
FRED H. HALL. C. 2.
- G. S. PEASLEE. Scribe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-22

ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70. !. o. o. 2.
Regular meetings Friday at 1850 7. NJ
Second nomination Of officers. Dec, ~.
ElNiAR ". FLETCHER. N. q.
ELLIS q WALKER Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-25
Woman Seeks Life
Wife of Man She
Was infatuated With

Chicago, April PA "a year old
woman lawyer. angered at the re-
fusal of a man with whom she was
infatuated to divorce his wife and
marry her, today visited the mans
home in Palos Park, a suburb, shot
and killed a caretaker, fired several
shots at the mans wife, and then
raced to Chicago in an automobile,
accompanied by a man believed to
be her husband from whom she was
separated.
Wanda Elaine Stopa, the girl, a
near-genius who came to this coun-
try a poor emigrant and in a few
years graduated from a law school
and who served for q time as an as
sistant United States district attor-
ney, and Ted GLASGOW, who posed as
her husband and whom she left a
year ago, were being sought
throughout the city tonight.
Y. Henley Smith. wealthy adver-
Using man. with whom she was in
love. was under guard while being
questioned at the states attorneys
Office to prevent an attempt by the
woman on his life, and his wife, at
whom the Stopa girl fired as Mrs.
Smith lay Ill in bed, was near a ner-
yous collapse. Henry Manning, 30.
caretaker at the Smith home, was
the girls victim.
Miss Stopa. as she preferred to be
known, a blonde scarcely five feet
tall. appeared at the Smith home in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-25

Six Bronze Medals
Awaiting the Boys
Also One Gold Medal

Boston, Mass, April 2i-An.
nouncement is made by the
Military Training Camps association
that the following prizes will he
awarded to the students of the 1924
Citizens Military Training Camp, 10
be held at Camp Devens. August l 10
81. Six bronze medals to be given BY
the Civilian Aides of the six New
England States. and a gold medal by
Mr.. Pierpont l.. Stnckpole OF Bos-
ton, Civilian Aide. First Corps Area,
One OF these medals will be awarded
to the student from each state hold.
ing the highest record for general ex'
celiency throughout the camp. The
gold medal will be awarded to the
student holding the highest record
among the six state medal winners
Only the students of the Basie
Course are eligible for these medals
Bronze medals will be given by the
Military Training Camps Associa-
ton as heretofore, one medal for the
students of the Basic and RED
Courses holding the highest record
for general excellence in each com
pany: one in each battalion to the
students of the White Courses: ana
for the student In the Blue Course
holding the highest record among the
Blue Students.
Silver cups will also be given by
the Military Training Camps Asso-
citation for the companies. batteries,
troops, engineering and signal corps
for general excellence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-25

three months in county Jail and six
months additional in default of pay
ment of fine and cost. ''s"
Herbert Lakeman, 16 years last
December of st. Adams, larceny.
Questioned by Judge Sturgis. an in
viate at Children's Home in ALL
gusta and went TO st. Adams to
work. Larceny, consisted of watch.
Sentenced to six months in county
jail, sentence suspended and taken
by probation officer Mark Savage Of
Skowhegan to Maine Children's
Home Association at Augusta and
report to Mr.. Savage the first Of
each month.
George Mitchell. breaking and ell
tering. to which he pleaded guilty.
Sole support of mother, does not
drink and does not gamble. Sen
fenced to reformatory for men at
South Windham.
BURNS Getchell of st. Adams, age
%, incest, Questioned by Judge:
said left school at age of Il and
went to work to help support par
ents. One of most abnormal crimes
and recommended to minimum SEN
tence. Imprisoned at hard labor for
not less than five years or more than
10 years at Thomaston State prison.
Avon Getchell of st. Adams, age
20, incest. Questioned by judge, SEN
tence, imprisoned at hard labor in
State prison for not less than five
years and not more than eight years.
The case of State VS.. Leroy w.
Bracket. aplt., of Pittsfiel1,
intoXication, was continued until
next term on personal recognance in
the sum of $500. Bracket was dis
charged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-25
TRY MACNESIA FOR
STOMACH TROUBLE
1t Neutrnlizes Stomach Acidity, Prevents
Food Fermentation, Sour Gassy
Stomach and Acid Indigestion

Doubtless II You are a sufferer from
indigestion. you have already tried pep
sin. charcoal, drugs and VARIOUS diges-
tive aids and you know these things will
not cure your trout9e-in some cases do
not even give relief.
Bat before giving up hope and decid.
ing you are chronic dyspeptid Just try
the effect of a little Bisurated Magnesia
not the ordinary commercial carbonate,
citrate, or milk. but the. pure Bisura ted
Mssnesa which you can obtain from
practically any druggist in either powder
or tablet form.
Take q teaspoonful Of the powder or
three compressed tablets with little
water after your next meal and see what
. difference this niakes.It will instantly
feutralizs the dangerous, harmful acid In
the stomach which now causes your food
to ferment and sour. making gas. wind
fiatulence. heartburn and the bIoated or
heavy, lumpy feeling that seems to fol.
low most everything you eat
You will ind that provided you take q
little Bisurated Maenesla immediately
after q meal you can eat almost any.
thing and enjoy 1t without any danger Of
pain or discomfort to follow and more-
over. the continued use Of the Bisurated
Nagnesia cannot injure the stomach in
any way SO long as there are any symp-
toms Of acid sndigestion.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-25
Supreme Court
AdiOurns Thursday

The April term OF the Supreme
court with Judge Guy Sturgis of
Portland presiding, was finally adj
journed Thursday. The -, following
cases were mol pressed at the clos
ing session:
State vs.. Sal Payinski of Madison,
aplt.. charged with illegal possession
of intoxicating liquor.
State VS.. Ellsworth Stevens ana
Olive Kicker alias Olive Stevens,
charge civious habitant.
State KS. Floyd Tompkins and
David Tompkins of Scion. aged ~
State vs.. ROY Spaulding of Arson
charged with adultery. Respondent
was discharged.
Whitmore Powers, charged with IL
legal possession of Intoxicating lik-
uoE
JudC> Sturgis pronounced SEN
fences in the following cases:
Mrs. William Settler of Fairfield.
retracted plea of not guilty and
plead guilty. represented by Atty.
Harold Weeks. Sentenced $500 aud
cost and Imprisonment for three
months; sentence suspended for one
year and three months additional in
default of payment of fine and cost
Frank Dudley of Skowhegan, non
support, arraigned at April term.
1923, and plead guilty and ordered to
pay $40 per week. Failed to make
payment as ordered. Sentenced 20
10 months in county jail.
Louis Dayon. aplt., illegal posses
sion. represented by Attorney Shur-
man Shumway. Co. Atty. recon-
nended minimum sentence. Sentence
ed. fine 500. two months I'm county
Jail and two months additional in
default of payment.
George Vigers of Arson, aplt.,
search and seizure: represented by
Attorney William b. Brown of
Madison. Sentence. $500 and cost.
three months in county jail. In de-
fault OF payment and hne six months
additional.
Walter Mercier Of Jacisman, lia-
uor nuisance to which he plead
guilty. Sentenced $500 and cost.