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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-15

ing bath. Also, it cooks and bahes
all the food for the entire establish
ment. This cooking equipment in
cludes large electric bake ovens,
three heavy duty electric ranges,
three roasting ovens, two warming
tables and sixteen electric ranges
in the officers and nurses build
ings
: Also at Federal Hospital No. 100
there is an electric fire prevention
system and the electric lighting
equipment has been worked out
with great care so as to obviate any
glare in the patients eyes. Besides
other lighting equipment each room
is provided with a lighting fixture
set flush in the ceiling which gives
forth sufficient light during sleep
ing hours for the nurses but does
not annoy the slumbering patients.
The entire lighting system of this
hospital requires 1000 electric lamps
and on the grounds there are thirty.
five street lighting units. With all
the electric lights turned on and the
electric cooking equipment going
full blast" this hospital consumes,
during an hour, about 300 kilowatt
hours of electricity,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-15
FORGE BLOWER AIDS
IS REScuING YACHT

An electrically operated blower de.
signed for FORCES recently remedied
a serious trouble upon a rich mans
yacht.
The Mamie o" was equipped
with two 1SO-horsepower Diesel
engines but the gases generated by
these engines were very disagree
able. To remedy this an electrically
run blower originally designed for
use with blacksmith's forge was
installed in the engine room of the
Mamie o" and so connected as to
exhaust the bethersome gases and
discharge them outside the boat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-15
MILE. OF PHONE. WIRE
SHRINKS a FEET IN COLD

The average copper telephone
wire is four and three-quarter feet
longer to the mile in summer than
in winter. This is because the
copper contracts with the coming
of cold weather. and so telephone
wires have to be carefully strung
to allow for this expansion and
contraction.
Otherwise If they were tightly
strung in summer they would
break when cold weather set in.
Most of the wintertime breaks in
phone wires are caused by, sleet
storms. "A half an inch of sleet
I.on one mile of telephone wire
weights about one and one-half
tons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-15
j. s. HOSPITAL
ELECTRICALLY
run
Camp Custer Institution Is
Only One of Its Kind in
the Country

Federal Hospital No. 100, just fin
ished at Camp Custer near Battle
Creek. Mich, claims to be the only
completely electrified hospital in the
country.
Electricity in this hospital plays
a number of important roles, all
the way from being watchdog of
the premises to guarding the sur
geon's instruments in the steriliz-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-15
UNIVERSITY DoRMTToRY
TO HAVE 5o-WATT LAMPS

New Yorn University is construct
ing a new dormitary for students
in the vicinity of its famous Hall
of Fame the lighting system of
which will have one hundred and
fifty 50-watt electric lamps.
Electricity, for this dormitory is
to be supplied by an electric 9ervice
company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-15
Electric Railway Costs

More than $500, 900, 900 has been
spent by the electric railway COM
panies Of the United States in i'm
proving their lines, according to
James w. Welsh, secretary, the
American Electric Railway Associa-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-15
Cost Low in Homes

. In the average home the current
utilized In operating an electric
cleaner throughout an entire year
costs but approximately $3.50 per
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-15
$4,000 Cities Served

The electric light and power com.
panies Of the United States now
serve more than $4,000 cities and
villages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
BURCKEL, CAPT. '23
GRID TEAM SUFFERS
BROKEN ANKLE

Arthur w. "Heinie'' Burckel "a of
Lawrence, Mass. captain of the State
champion football team at Colby. suf-
fered broken ankle Wednesday night
while crossing College avenue near the
intersection of the Maine Central rail-
road tracks. when he slipped and fell
on some ice in the roadway. While the
exact seriousness of Burckel's inju-
RIGS are not known, in an X-ray taken
yesterday morning in the Zeta Psi fra
ternty house, where Burckel resides.
it was found that the ankle was broken
and some of the ligaments badly torn.
The break was set in the afternoon and
the football man is resting comfort
ably
1t appears that Burckel. in company
with some of his fraternity brothers.
left their house about II o'clock
Wednesday night after fraternity
meeting and made their way out to
College avenue with the intention Of
securing" something to eat before retir-
ing. and were headed for a restaurant
across the railroad tracks when Burc-
kel slipped and fell heavily on the icy
roadwayA He was carried to his house
by his companions and medical care
was hurried TO him. Or. Edward II.
Risley is caring for BurckeL.
Burckel was delegated recently by
President Arthur j. Roberts to speak
before an alumni meeting in Boston
on Saturday night of this week and he
had been making plans to attend this
affair as the last in his college career
at Colby. Burckel was the foundation
of the Colby team last fan and through
his leadership the championship was
gained by Colby. He is a member of
the senior class and practically sure OF
making Phi Beta Kappa at nidyears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
WINSL0W

Mrs. r. L. Johnson returned yes
terday from visit with friends in
Lewiston.
Mrs. Ella Shorey and Miss Lulu
Stuart were calling i'll Waterville yes
terday.
Frank Hayden who has been staying
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Drummond of the river road has gone
to Boston. -... .'s ,--s --.-
Funeral services for the late Walter
L. Starkey will he held this afternoon
at one o'clock at the Redington IN
6ertaking rooms in Waterville, the
Rev. Frank S. Dolliff, pastor of the
Winslow Congregational church Off
ciating. Interment will be in the
McClintock cemetery in Winslow.
The ice dealers of Waterville and
Winslow have begun to cut ice. and
many loads of it were hauled into the
ice houses yesterday.
The children Of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old Wood are very i'll with whoopinG
cough.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
Australians Aided
In Home Owning

Melbourne. Dec. la. 7, by
MaiD Accepting the ownership of a
house as evidence Of individual pros
perity. Australians can claim to rank
among the most prosperous people in
the world. Probably in no other
country does such a large proportion
of the population own their homes.
Mainly as the result of the activi-
ties of the state governments in pro-
vjding facilities for persons of limited
means to acquire their own homes. the
number of private dwellings occupied
by owners. and dwellings, purchased
by installments. total 441,025 and
1879 respectively. The common
wealth statistician has recorded that
the percentage proportion of owners
and prospective owners 10 the total
vary among the states in the following
order; Queensland, 56.41 per cent.
Western Australia. 63.05; South Aus
tralia. 59.33; Victoria. 1854; Tas-
mania, $40; and New South Wales,
50.2S. Therefore, more than half the
people of Australia live in self-owned
homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
COMING EVENTS

Jan. 17-1s-Waterville Winter Carnl-
Jan. 2O-2S-Atlantic Union conference
of Seventh Day Adventists, Spring
field. Mass.
Jan. 29-State Chamber Of Commerce,
Augusta.
Jan S0-31-Twelfth annual conference
Of Maine Grange Lecturers at State
House, Augusta.
Feb. 6-Fair officials annuM meeting,
guests of Cumberland County Agri-
cultural and horticultural Society at
Feb. MAINE sportsmen Fish and
State House.
Feb. 7-9-U. of NJ. Winter Carnival,
Feb. T-9-Bates Winter Carnival.
Feb. 12-13--Meeting OF Western Maine
Fruit Growers Association at Au-
Feb. i4-March s-coast-to-coast trip.
sponsored by Portland Ad. Club.
Feb. 14-16-Auburn Winter Carnival.
Feb. 2l-23-Augusta Winter Carnival.
Feb, 25-Mar ANNUAL Portland Auto
Feb. 25-27-Chizzle While.
March 31-April Annual Farmers
week at the College of Agriculture.
University of Maine. Orono.
JunN 14-1S-240th Artillery, C. A. G..
officers school. Fort Wright Long
Island Sound.
June Is-2lI,Ficld Artillery school.
June 23-2s-S6th Infantry Brigade Of
ticers' training school. Camp Reyes
June 24-Democratic National conven-
tion, New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
Will Reveals Black
Houses Sold in Escrow"

1t was revealed recently. through
the filing in Surrogate's Court of the
will of John A. Black, head of the
Black Theatrical Enterprises in New
England. that Famous Players has
an "out" in its reputed ownership of
the Black chin of theatres. Stock in
the theatres was sold to Famous
Lasky and deposited with the Irving
Trust Co, in escrow, which means
that IL the. Zukor organization saw
fit the stock automatically reverts TO
its original owner.
John Black was a retired New
York stock broker AM former mem
Der of T. l.. Manson & Co. He was
So years old and had given up his
seat on the Stock Exchange in. 1922.
He died at Presbyterian Hospital
Dec. IA, and his will. dated the day
of death. was flied for probate about
week later.
Just exactly how large an estate
he left will not he known until his
property is appraised for inheritance
tax purposes. 1t probably ranges
into the millions.
Under the will. his widow, who
executrix and bequeatled $500, 600
plus the residue.
Each of his brothers, ALFRED s.
and Fred C.. is given $4,000 out
right. To Martin Connolly. chauf-
feur. Chris Quicker. secretary. and
Kathryn Fawker. is given $4,000.
The fnancier. In addition TO the
$4,000 mentioned. wills HIS interest
in the Black Enterprises. less the
stock involved in the Famous I.asky
deal. to Alfred and also pays high
tribute TO the worth of the latter
Variety Theatrical Magazine Of New
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18

come. But should the Soviet Govern
ment be overthrow, and new regime
come into power, II is conceivable
that this new Government. whether
liberal or conservative, might make an
attempt to reannex Finland. The
Firms do not want strong Russia,
though they hope that the League Of
Nations and the public opinion OF the
world will enable them to defeat at
lacks on their independence emanat-
Ing even from powerful Russian
Government. At present. however,
Finland is at peace and at work,
growing and prospcrous--Mau @.
Hindus, Current History Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
FAIRFIELD

PISHON'S FERRY-Miss Gladys
Kicker OF Ekowhegan was recent
guest of Mrs. Jessie Croker.
George Ames of East Skowhegan
was a dinner guest Sunday Of his
sister, Mrs. Lila Mitchell
Mrs. Rose Strickland of Skowhe-
gan was in this place Sunday call
ing on friends.
Mrs. Emerson Hall passed a few
days last week in Auburn with Mr..
Hall who has employment there.
Mrs. Georgia Goodspeed. teacher
in the Ferry school left Saturday for
her home in Hermon Center, called
there by the illness of her father,
George Durham.
Perley Miliett. who is employed
by Ernest Croker. left last week
for the woods with four horses for
Ernest Alley of waterville was a
recent guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Mrs. Annie L. Holt. Mrs. Alice
Kelley and Mrs. Stella Chase OF this
place and Mrs. Lottie Gerald of
Skowhegan were in Watervllie
Thursday, the guests of Mrs. ina
Emery.
Myron whittemore of Molbon's
Mills was a recent business caier IN
this place. While here he purchased
of Lee Chase u head Of REGISTERED
Hereford cows and heifers for his
stock farm. Mr.. Chase won many
blue ribbons with his fancy herd at
the fairs.
The Sociability Club met Satur-
day afternoon at the home OF MRS
lila Mitchell. After the usual nus-
mess was transacted a social ume
was passed. Refreshments WEI ne
Nth Mrs Annie J.. Holt. Jan. o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
most encouraging indication Of the

IuUot cuCouSdSluS 1uulCaAAOu VI LIE
times.
Among the commercial travellers Of
our State who are In closer touch.
perhaps, than any other section Of
our population with the lives Of our
citizens in all sections Of our State.
there is the same spirit Of active 10y
atty to law manifesting itself. and
they are openly preaching. AZ they go
about the State today, the necessity
of loyalty to law IL sound and heal
thy conditions are to be brought
about.
At the Law Enforcement Confer
ence In Portland, District Attorney
Dyer stated that the problem OF law
enforcement does not rest with the
bootlegger but with tn members Of
the well fo-d do classes of society who
furnish him the market for his wares,
and that the problem will never be
solved until this class realize the re-
sponsibilities of the situation.
It is a fundamental principle OF
criminal law that one who particf-
pates in q crime Is an accessory to
the crime. Mr.. Justice Hough OF the
United States Circuit Court Of APP
peals has ruled that this same prin-
ciple IL applicable to the Federal Pro-
hibitory Law and that purchaser OF
liquor from a bootlegger is guilty OF
a conspiracy to violate the federal
statutes against the sale Of liquor.
How many respectable citizens will
purchase liquor from a criminal II
they realize that the criminal may at
any time turn States evidence and
convict the purchaser Of conspiracy
to violate the law?
Il think this question may well be
pondered by the citizens Of Maine as
they consider the consequences OF
any faltring with this problem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
AMBASSADOR KELLOGG
INTERESTED IN METHODS
OF BRITISH PARLIAMENT

London, Jan. 17.-(By A. P)-The
unsettled political situation in England
has limited American Ambassador KEEL
logg's official activities in his new post
to paying and receiving diplomatic
calls and performing other embassy
routine.
Since the opening of parliament on
Tuesday, however. he has managed to
spend considerable time in the diplo-
matte gallery OF the house Of COM
mons listening to the debates which. 1t
Is generally considered. will lead to the
advent Of Great Britain's first Labor
government. Mr.. Kellogg visited the
commons Tuesday afternoon and again
last night, when he heard Premier
Baldwin, Ramsay Macdonald and Lloyd
George in three-cornered battle of
words.
The ambassador admires the offhand
impromptu debating in the house and
says it was his method in the Senate.
He notes many changes in the COM
mons since he first saw the mother of
parliaments'' from seat in the WIS.,
itors' gallery 80 years ago. Then all
the members wore silk hats: nova
days not even the women members
wear millinery.
The ambassador was much interest
ed in the way the American people get
their news of the parliamentary pro-
ceedings, and was astonished to learn
that the American correspondents are
not admitted to the press gallery but
must obtain passes to the ordinary Wis.,
itors section. which is generally over
crowded with spectators. The press
gallery in the house of commons is 80
small that not even all the representa-
.tives of the British newspapers can
be accommodated there. On rare oc-
casions few seats in the first row of
the visitors gallery are reserved for
the dominion and foreign correspon-
dents.
Ambassador Kellogg contrasted the
commons press facilities with those in
Washington, where the British CORE
spondents are allotted permanent seats
in the Congress press gallery and &C
corded other privileges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
Finland Fears aassia

What of the future of Finland?
or one thing we may be certain. the
rims will never voluntarily toin
Russia again or enter any kind Of a
confederation with her except as an
independent power. There Ii not a
country In the world-not even Po-
land-where Russia f. so deepiy hat
ed as In Finland. This hatred ie the
result ofsthe era Of oppression under
the Czarist regime. The Firms do not
even like TO hear the Russian lam
guage spoken I'M the streets. The
question which Is giving the Firms
anxiety Is whether Russia In the fu.
ture VIII not attempt TO force the ma
tion again into subsection. They do
not fear such an attempt ON the ma -
OF the Soviet Government. unless there
should be world reSoIution. which
they DO not believe will happen. or at
1easf. not fnr very long firrs 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
BY Radio

Thomas rested and relaxed and re-
freshed his soul. He felt the need
of music to soothe him, so he pressed
the China button of his radio. but i'm
mediately he shut 1t off. They were
playing I'm Dizzy Over Lizzy," in
the peculiar rhythm of Chinese
music.
He tried italy. hoping to hear some
grand opera, but a hurdy -gurdy was
playing the same song in the streets.
In Spain they were playing II in
spanish Fandango fashion.
He switched in New York musical
comedy. but the chorus had just come
on with I'm Dizzy Over Lixzy" for
an encore. He thought surely In a
hamlet of the Middle West he would
hear folk songs. but there they were
playing II on a phonograph. He tried
Paris. Alaska. and Australia, but
Tn Dizzy Over Lizzy" had gone to
the ends of the earth.
Desparing. he pressed tiny button
to his left and listened TO the grass
growing for whiles-K. n. In Life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
An Intimate Lincoln Story

Abraham Lincoln. even while he was
President. always addressed Mrs. Lin
coin as MA while she addressed
him as PA" says Joseph Christian.
Lincoln's wartime vaIet-coa Gilman.
An amusing episode of their family
life is recalled by Christian in Me-
clure's Magazine. One day while he
was driving the President and Mrs.
Lincoln. one Of the horses got the
blind staggers and began to run wild.
When the coachmar finally succeeded
in bringing 1t TO a standstill, Mrs
Lincoln, badly frightened. jumped out
Of the carriage.
'The horse win probably be all right
in moment madam" the coachnan
assured her. But his explanation was
Of no avail and lincoln came TO the
rescue.
Now. Ma" he urged gently. you
know ] don't want you to walk. You'll
be too tired. Get back in and we'll
drive slowly"
NO. I'm going to walk" she insist
or, still frightened at the horses
antics.
"Ail right. said Lincoln. 80 Chris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
$54,O67 Liquor
Fines Paid by Maine
Into IT. s. Treasury

Washington, Jan. lin CONFER
ence here Wednesday with Prohipi-
ton Commissioner Haynes, Director
Nav of Maine reported a total OF
S54.O67 actually paid into the United
States treasury in the last Is months
as fines imposed under the provi-
sions of the national prohibition act
in Maine.
"This does not include returns
from sale of Al automobiles seized
during this period" said Director
MAY, "or sums paid in settlement OF
tax assessments against persons con-
yicted by the government growing
out of the administration of the ma
tional prohibition act In Maine dur
ing the period will substantially OIL
set the expense of operations OF the
Maine Office" The total OF jan
sentences imposed is now IL years
-Four respondents have been SEN
fenced to the Atlantic penitentiary
and % have been served with per-
manent injunctions. The last two
years not a single respondent mas
been acquitted by the jury"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
Street Selling Upsets
Berlin Fur Market

Leipzig. Jan. ia. r. by Mail)-
Fur dealing in reliable shops has
been succeeded almost entirely by
trading in the streets. the latter in
volving large amount of stolen furs.
Street traders are said to have enlist
ed the aid of employees of many of
the shops to steal furs and pass them
along to the traders.
Fur pieces are said to change
hands as many rs 20 times a day and
the local market, one of the greatest
fur markets in the world, Ia in a state
OF confusion. Street dealers. are not
particular where or from whom they.
get their furs and some are reported
to be making as high as 81 900 a day
in commissions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
WASHINGTON

The relatives and friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Linwood =. Jones gathered
at their home Wednesday evening
to help Mr.. Jones celebrate his BIRTH
day and it was surely a happy
crowd.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Overlook visit
ed Mrs. Carrie Clark at Stickney's
Corner Tuesday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Sidney Humes where
she is passing thew inter.
The mail carriers have again had
to take to wheels.
News reached here Wednesday of
the death of Mrs. Annie Folsom who
has been passing the winter with
her sister in Massachusetts. The
funeral will be held at the Stickney's
Corner chapel Friday afternoon at
o'clock and Missionary w. f. Over
lock will officiate.
Mrs. Sanford Jones. who has had
pneumonia, is reported to be. bet
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
Sing mo Bananas"
On Leaving Wreck

LiverpoOl, Dec. 81 a. 2. by
MaiD-To the tune of Eyes we have
no bananas" 100 men huddled to-
gether on the forecastle of the liner
Armagh, sang Yes we are leaving
the Armagh" just before that H.
DOCTOR boat broke in halves.
The Armagh left Liverpool for
New Zealand with O full cargo
three passengers and 100 crew, but
struck on a sand bank at the mouth
of the Mersey. The crew formed a
ladder down the side of the vessel
and handed the passengers into a
tug. Then they assembled on the
forecastle and sang their song just
before being taken off in the life
hOat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18

the law have openly boosted that the
law could never be enforced. Maine
is now preparing definitely to deter
mine whether or not this is so.
An anarchist Is one who believe in
an individuals right to determine for
himself by what laws he shall be
governed. An anarchist does not vio-
late all the laws. He simply violates
such ones as he may choose. The an
archist. however. is logical and he re-
cogniZes that If he is to have the pri-
vilege Of determining what laws he
will elect to obey. that he must ac-
cord the same privilege to others.
The individuals who condcne viola
tions OF the Prohibitory Law, are
what we may justly term "selectivc
anarchists" or "prohibitory anarch-
ists," but they are not so logical as
the avowed anarchists. as In almost
every case they desire the protection
OF the laws against burglary and ar
son. and the protection Of the per-
sons OF themselves and those they
cherish.
firmly believe that as soon as
these individuals, whose lives are In
many other ways exemplary, realize
the logical consequences of their con-
duct insofar as the Prohibitory Law
is concerned, they will be the first to
desire a change in conditions.
1t is elemental that there should be
the fullest possible cooperation be-
tween all the agencies of law enforce
ment, federal. state, and local. We do
not have murder squads" or arson
squads" and so we should not have
liquor squads" in the sense Of mean
ing that every officer 1T the law is not
equally obligated to enforce all the
laws. It may well be that We shall
need liquor squads to supplement
their activities. but not to exclude the
interest of any official from the en-
forcement OF prohibition.
believe there are very many pos
sibilities OF helpful cooperation by all
officials In carrying on the work
which lies before them without any
additional legislation whatsoever, and
also believe that the State now has
ample facilities for Investigation as
to conditions In any part OF our State,
and that these should he employed to
the utmost.
There are not wanting evidences
that the business men of American
are awakening. The entire influence
OF the Shrine in this State today, Is
thrown against the flouting OF the
Prohibitory Law by their members
at their gatherings. Our other great
fraternal organizations have taken
same stand. and believe this is great
~ to their credit. and that 1t is a