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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Shenandoah Shows
Her Worth as Spy :.
I'm Naval Maneuvers

Lakehurst, n. J., Aug. 1.-THE na.
val dirigible, Shenandoah. which left
here Friday morning 10 join the At
lantic fleet in manoeuvers OFF the
coast, returned to her station early
today and was moored at ASS A. NJ.
The Shenandoah, acting as scout
for a fiotilla of destroyers, was as.
signed to the extreme southern field
Of the maneuvers, which brought her
to a point 10 miles north of Bermu
da, according to Commander Lans-
Throughout Friday night and all
day Saturday the Shenandoah cruiS i.
ed over a wide area, 800 to 500 miles
Oft the coast. in search Of the
enemy" the enemy" being four bat
tleships carrying the midshipmen on
their summer. cruise and en- roue
from England to Annapolis. 1t was
not until $50 o'clock .ast night. how
ever, that the enemy" was sighted.
rs miles off the Delaware Breakwa-
ter. Word was flashed to the des-
troyers which succeeded in theoretic-
ally destroying one battleship.
The Shenandoah left Lakehurst at
11.35 A. NJ. Friday and returned at
2.4O o'clock this morning. establish
ing a new record for length OF time
in the air. She had travelled ap,
proximately 1900 miles and still had
two days supply Of fuel aboard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Frozen Air Makes Blue Sky

The blue color of the atmosphere is
caused by a stratum of frozen, crys-
taline nitrogen in extremely high al
titudes, according to theories recent
ly put forward by DIR. l.. Vegard Of
Paris. The aurora borealis and 70
diacal light are attributed by him to
the same cause.
Doctor Vegard asserts there is some
point in the upper atmosphere where
the temperatures must fall as low as
$50 degrees below zero Fahrenheit.
If so, nitrogen, the main constituent
of air. must freeze. even as snow is
formed in an ordinary wintry atmos-
phere. The resulting nitrogen frost
is likely to remain a dispersed state.
Doctor Vegard also assumes that 1t
is electrically charged.
.Inasmuch as the atmosphere Is
shallower near the poles than at the
equator. the air-frost would approach
the earth more closely in polar lati-
tudes. More light disturbances would
thef efore occur in such regions.
The presence of nitrogen at such
great attitudes as must be necessary
to get temperatures as low as $50 de-
grees below zero is accounted for by
Doctor Vegard by the repellent effect
of the electrical charges which these
particles are assumed by him to car
ry. Doctor Vegard suggests that this
outer shell Of nitrogen frost cloud
may act also as an envelope for the
atmosphere and prevent II from diff.
fusing into space.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Senator Hale Says
Europe Is Strong
For Dawes Plan

Portland, Aug. Ex-senator Fred
erick Hale, who has recently return
ed from abroad, where he has been
on government business, said in an
interview upon reaching home today
that he had found the, European
countries very strong for the Dawes
reparation plan.
''They believed that. if adopted. 1t
would solve their problems and were
confident that it would be accepted"
he said. Tile people of Europe give
the American Administration credit
for having led the way for them out
of their difficulties and they are cor
respondingly grateful.
America was not only responsible
for the Dawes plan. but it is this
country which must help put it
through. The promise that we will
do so has created a most kindly
feeling toward President Coolidge
and those who have represented his
administration in the difficult nego-
tiations that are about concluded.
There is no feeling in Europe
that our government has been I'M
mindful of them there"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
DAILY KENNEBEC journal. MONDAY, AUGUST Is, 1924.

Friday evening at the home Of Mrs
Klayds Small, West Gardiner.
There were about so present. Men,
bers from Danforth, Fort Western
waterville and Vaughan Brook
lodges being represented.
Among the grand lodge officers no
ticed were the following: Grand
warden, Fred w. Merrill and Mrs
Merrill, waterville; Dir. and Mrs
Sterling, waterville; j. w. Jones
Fast Grand warden. Gardiner; Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Pierpont, deputies
Augusta; and Past deputy, Cora
Powers, Gardiner. Supreme secre-
tary, Daniel NJ. Frye, Boston sent a
letter of regret that he was unable
to be present % account OF illness
After the business session, Ole
fashioned games were played. Mu-
sic was enjoyed and good time IN
general was had by all. Refresh
meits of ice cream. cake, fancy
cookies and crackers were served by
members of Vaughan Brook lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Orchestra Leader
Pullen Dies, Bangor

Bangor, Me, Aug. 16-Horacs
Mann Pullen, for many years
prominent figure in Maine museal
circles, died today at his home here
after a long illness. Besides he
wife, he Is survived by two soma
Dexter Pullen of Los Angeles and
Stanley Pullen, who is now in Mon
treal. The funeral services will b
ut his late residence Monday at :
p. NJ. the burial will be In Chelsea
Mass.
Mr.. Pullen was born In Oakland,
then West Somerville, 81 years
ago. Early in his young manhood
he moved to Augusta and little Ia
ter he came to Bangor, succeeding
to the business OF NJ. II. Andrews
as conductor of a dancing academy
and director of the Principal, local
orchestra. He organized and for 20
years conducted the Bangor SYM
phony orchestra, now q considerable
organization. and for 81 years was
conductor of the orchestra at the
Ocean House. Watch Hill, r. ].
He retired from the direction o.
the Bangor symphony in 1920, but
retained his interest in the organi'
zation and frequently appeared III
the violin section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Female Emu Rules

Among the Australian emu, enian.
cipated females are the rule. NY
the lady does the counting. WnlsA
consists largely of loud booaaiat
The emu is a very irregular iayH'
depositing her big green eggs a. u
tervals of from two days to vsss
No nest IL built, and II 10 the duu
Of the harassed male to follow =.
movements and to cover the ~, ~,
with bits OF straw or grass. 80 .n.s
they may have at least some prev.
ton. The clutch varies from two
az many as eighteen eggs; just ~
the male keeps track Of them az =
still a mystery. When he feels va
no more are to follow, he scoops
shallow hollow in the ground
gathers into II his scattered tre4s
ures. Then he humbly begins y.
process of incubation, q task Vice.
lasts for eighUweeks--th Longest u
cubation period known to pl,u,
When the babies emerge he hvsn.s
on them an attention that no motn%
could excel. This great bird, near.
as large as an ostrich, leading
brood Of chicks, might serve g.
perfect example of motherly soNci
tude. He guards his children for !, !
year and half. leaving them onSs
to yield to the persuasive DOVE
that again bends his neck 70
yoke. While her downtroddsn ms -
In keeping the home together, ~
mother emu IL roaming the eoa1us.
booming" for another matte
8. Crandall In The Mentor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Traffic Problem Continues

1t is expected that the small sec
ton OF street in front of Beane's
Drug store will be re-paved Mon
day morning. and when this is COM
pleted the traffic situation will be
much easier to handle. The present
plans are to make Main avenue a
one way street up from the traffic
officers stand. Officers will be sta
toned at the junction of Main ave-
nue. and Bridge streets to direct
strangers over Bridge street. Two
officers OF half hour shifts were kept
busy all day Saturday and Sunday,
water street having some of its for
mer Saturday night appearance with
cars parked on both sides of the
street. However the parking space
was still crowded, and several driv-
crs found that they could not get out
after they had parked their cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Plans Complete "
To Notify Bryan y
Nomination Tonight

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. I7--pren.,.
tons for the formal exercises tomc.
70 wright. attending the notineatis.
of Governor Bryan Of his nomirs
ton for the vice presidency bv =.
Democratic national convention vs-.
completed tonight as the state ear
al assumed holiday appearance 4.
usual Sunday was quiet, disturh.S
only by the arrival Of national cass
mitteemen. members Of the notiaes'
ton committee, and visitors frn..
the middle west.
Governor and Mrs. Bryan suen.
quiet day, attending the first Baptl,,
Church. Of which she Ia a mennh.,
Tonight he received as q house Tue.,
Senator Harrison of Mississippi, Win
will make the notification address
Another guest at the executive mar.
sion will be Glenn L. Shaver, chair.
man OF the Democratic national
committee. who will arrive here ID.
morrow for a conference with n,
rominee regarding the latter's can.
paign itinerary, now only in tenh.
tive form.
The ceremonies will be held At the
University OF Nebraska Memoris
Stadium, beginning At eight O'Clock
Central Standard time. Arrange.
ments have been made to radiocaa
the speeches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
playground Lawn xste Com. Meets

The executive committee OF the
Board of Trade which Is in charge Of
the playground lawn fete which is to
be held Sept 10 and 20, for the purpose
of raising money to be expended on the
completion Of the Vaughan field, held
its first meeting Friday night DR.. c.
E. II. Beane. chairman of the commit
tee, presided. The following chstrmen
of various committees were elected and
they will name their assistants: Enter
tainment. which will consist Of music
and athletics, Harry Mayors; grounds.
George Patterson; lights. Ralph Wood;
vaudeville. Arthur Leonard; dancing,
George Hinckley: Tag Day, Clarence
Shepard; refreshments. DR.. Beane: ad-
vertising. Moves Wheeler; parade,
Lloyd Powers. The chairmen Of the
various committees will meet next FRI
day evening. II II hoped that every
citizen win have an active part in the
success Of this .fete, as the Vaughan
field is gift to the citizens Of Halo
we'll and It Is far from being COM
pleted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Chautauqua Date
Generally Favored

The later date of the local Chau-
tauqua is generally favored, the ma
jority being of the opinion that it
ought to prove entirely seasonable
and a welcome diversion to citizens
and scholars returning from summer
vacations. Gardeners eighth Com
Fmunity Chautauqua will open Mon
day evening, September LIST, at eight
O'Clock with the presentation of
'"Three Wise Fools the great comedy
with wonderful cast. From the cur
rent season the dramatic experts
have selected the one play which
seemed to fulfill all the ambitious
qualifications demanded by the pres
ent greater Chautauqua requirements.
A play that Is strong, Enmitigated en-
te:tainment, and capable of holding
audiences breathless, and baffled to
the last line and curtain, and some
thing else, a play that tells some
thing. Tells something and leaves a
worthwhile impulse. Not play with
a moral. but a play with a purpose.
1t is written by Austin Strong, the
author of 1.-The Seventh Heaven"
The characters are real, in fact they
are from actual life. At nine O'Clock
Tuesday morning, there will be the
Junior Chautauqua, which will be
held at the same hour every other
morning. Arrangements for this are
under the supervision of Mrs. r. D.
Simons.
The program this year Is one Of
especial merit, and an adult season
ticket selling at $3.50 admits the
holder to all sessions Of the Chautau-
qua, twelve separate programs. To
attend all sessions Of the Chautau-
qua and pay the regular single ad-
mission will cost adults 1915. and
children $40. The economy and
greater benefit of the season ticket is
therefore apparent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Schooner Vagrant
Wins Bar HarbOr
To New London Race

New London, Conn.,, Aug. 1.-THE
auxiliary schooner Vagrant. Harold
S. Vanderbilt, commanding, arrived
here at 6:15, standard time. tonight
the winner of 35S nautical mile race
from Bar Harbor, Me. Richard Der
by was a passenger aboard the vessel
The Ohonkara, Carl Tucker, COM
manding. and the Flying Cloud. Com
mander Aldrich at the wheel, the TWO
other contestants in the race, were
several hours behind the Vagrant ana
are not expected before tomorrow
morning. The three boats are from
the Indian Harbor and Larchmont
Yacht clubs. The present race is for
the kings cup offered by Captain
William lselin. former owner OF the
yacht Enchantless, twice winner OF
the cup.
The start was made from the en-
trance of Frenchman's Bay, Bar Har-
Dor, Friday afternoon at O'Clock,
The course lay southwest to the
Nantucket South Shoals Lightship.
northwest to the race and the nnish
was at Farah's Ledge Bell buoy at
the mouth of the Thames River.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Human Curiosity Helps Business

If you were to get a letter in the
mail with one corner of the envelope
burned off, wouldn't II arouse your
curiosity? One day not long ago about
four thousand people in a certain
community all got letters which
came in envelopes that bore marks
of fire. The lower left hand corner
or each had been burned away. This
unusual little thing attracted much
attention says a writer in Good Hard
ware. A merchant about to send out
circular letters to the four thousand
people on his mailing list wanted to
be sure Of getting people to notice
the letter. Searching the envelopes
did the trick.
1T is our belief that on all the
circulars we have ever mailed we
have never had anyweher near so
large a percentage Of them read"
states the dealer in discussing the
outcome of the experiment.
Such is human curiosity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Medal for Woman
Who NurSed Bear

New York, Aug. ia gold medal
for extraordinary acts of motherly
devotion" the sucking Of bear cub
left motherless by the hunters gun.
was awarded today to Mrs. Effie H.
Beal of Newburyport. Mass, by the
American Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals.
According to the society. this Tex
traordinary deed of humanity" took
place in the Maine woods where Mrs.
Beal kept house for her husband, a
lumberjack. in a log cabin.
Her husband shot the mother bear,
and the cub. no larger than a kit
ten. was found clasped in the paws.
Mrs. Beal took it home and 1t joined
a nursing baby at her breast and
lived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Second Story Man
Gets $4,000 Worth 7
Lewelry at York, Me.

York. Me-. Aug. 1'-Jewsls valued
at $4,000, the property OF Mira
George L. Sargent, wife Of wealthy
lock manufacturer of New Haven
Conn. were stolen from the boulder
of Mrs. Sargent in her home here
Saturday night. it became known
tonight when police broadcast Dc.
scription of the stolen jewelry. The
theft was said to have been commit.
ted by a man who climbed TO an up.
per window while the family was At
dinner. and then swung himself to
the ground and disappeared.
Police tonight, working with pr
vate detectives. were seeking clues
which might lead to the apprehea.
sion of the thief. who. il Is believed,
MAY be a member Of a gang opefat.
ing here. Several homes Of wealthy
summer residents have been robbed
recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Uncover Fact That y
Cashier Gilpatric
Sneculated in Copper

Putnam. Conn, Aug. 1t-That q
Han old Gilpatric, cashier OF the
wrecked First National Bank and
former state treasurer who shot him.
self in an attempt at suicide August
Z, lost a large sum OF money IN
specializing in copper was disclosed
a citizen of Putnam reported that ne
had lost $4,000 in a copper deal and
that Gilpatric. who had invested At
the same time. had lost an even
greater sum.
II was also disclosed today that ma
tional bank examiners, who have
been unable to find a $1,000 liberty
bond entrusted to Gilpatricks care
by an aged Putnam woman.
Subscriptions for n new bank 10
replace the one closed had reached
$124,500 tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Hioh Heels an Old Fashion

According to books on costumes OF
the past centuries high heels were
worn by women during the reign OF
Charles ii, in the Fourteenth century.
They seem to have attained their
greatest height and popularity in the
reign of Louis XIV and Louis XIV OF
France. During the latter period
dress accessories were greatly exag-
gerated. the headdress being some
times several feet in height. and the
width Of the dresses and the height
of the heels of shoes exaggerated ac-
cordingly. 1t is probable that the
term Louis clug to the highest
Fench heels for this reason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Mandalay Scene
OF Serious RiOting

London, Aug. 11.-Serious riots
broke out Saturday at Mandalay,
upper Burma, according TO a Ran
COON dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph. Two priests and two police
men were killed and many police
and civilians injured. The ri6ting oc-
CURED during the course of Bur-
mese procession through the main
streets in connection with a political
demonstration led by Buddhist
priest named Okama, a we'll known
home ruler.
The procession, which included
many Buddhist priests, assumed a
truculent attitude when asked to
keep clear of the tram lines and
menaced the military police. Some
of the armed processionists are re-
ported to have fired on the police,
who returned the fire. The Bur-
mese are. greatly agitated and the
city is in a disorderly state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
ADJUSTMENTS
Final Showing OF covered Wagon"
in this vicinity at johnson Opera

Final Showing of covered Wagon"
in this vicinity at johnson Opera
House
Today and tomorrow will mark
the final showings in this section of
the greatest picture that has ever
been screened, THE Covered Wag-
on. This is not our opinion alone
but the opinion of thousands
throughout the entire country who
have seen this supberb production.
many having viewed it twice or
mere. To miss this picture would
be missing the greatest entertain
ment that will be offered the picture
patrons here his year, and perhaps
for all time. If you have any
doubts about the picture inquire
about you, then plan an early
start either today OF tomorrow.
There is slight change in the eve
ming showing, starting at 1880 rath
CT than 7:15. This change has been
made that all may see the entire pic
ture, there will be but the one show
each night.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
6 Believed Drowned
In Upset ROWbOat

Montreal, Aug. 17-Three men ana
three women have disappeared ana
are thought to have drowned, ana
two men and one woman were saveo'
when a rowboat in which they wer:
crossing from the Island Of Montrea'
to Boucherville Islands capsiZed 20
day in the st. Lawrence river in TINS
city.
The missing are: Hector Deshui'
iers. 16; Mrs. Loboyer. %: Henri IL.
boyer. "a: Gertrude Leduc, "a; ana
man and woman from ViauVils
whose names have not yet been a.
certained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Funeral OF Philip A. sprague

Funeral services for Phillip "A.
Sprague were held at two o'clock
Saturday afternoon from his late
heme on Neal street. Rev. Edwin c.
AIcAIiisteF Of Christ Church ofiiciat-
ing. The house was filled with
friends and the floral tributes were
many and beautifully. The bearers
were Harold c. Clary, gohn A. Rip
ley, C. Z. Boiler and Michael Fitz-
gerald. Interment was in Oak
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Colby W. York

Colby W. York passed away at his
home on Clinton street early Satur-
day morning. He was born In
Brunswick, April 20, 1910 and be-
sides a widow, Delphina York, he
leaves three daughters, Eta NJ.
Cole of WinsIow, Annie L. Hutch
ms of Gardner, Bessie Rawson of
Gardiner, and five sons. Asa G. York
of Gardiner, Colby z. York of Gar
diner. Albert L. York of Gorham,
Elmer E. York of Augusta and Err
nest r. York of Pittston.
Funeral services will be held at
his late home at IL Clinton street
Monday afternoon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Two Lose Lives in
Rhode Island Waters

Providence. II. l., Aug. 1.-Two
persons were drowned while SWIM
ming in Rhode Island waters today.
Miss Ericka Muench, Is, of this
city, persisted at Rocky Beach. on
the Narragansett Bay. West Shore,
as her parents were being rescued by
the ony other person in the water,
Bernard f. Shoene of Providence.
Richard J. Lawton Jr., Newport
taxicab man, was drowned earlier in
the morning. He went swimming at
Second Beach. Middletown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Death for Three at
Sing Sing Sept. Is

Ossining, N. Y. Aug. 17-Sing e,ns
prison officials announced today ths ss
John Emelito, Michael Jernakowssa,
and Francis Marion will be exseusso
together Sept. 10. -.
Each Of the prisoners previousy
has received reprieves which ~
their executions for the same hlgns
although originally the execuuOa'
were set for different dates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. David McCurdy, Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph McCurdy and Mrs. Cas-
sic Ryder have returned to their homes
in this city after a trip to Orange,
Mass, making the trip by automobile.
Here the party attended the 50th we'd
ding anniversary Of Mrs. David Nc
Curdy's sister and husband. Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald Murchie. About IS rela-
tives of the family were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18

Although goodly number OF
Gardiner people are regular atten-
dants at the Richmond Camp meet
ings. but Sunday automobile parties
from both Gardiner and Randolph
were present, and fully hundred
persons from here heard the inspir-
ing talks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18
Seal Catch 10 Liaht

Sealing operations Of Indians in
southeastern Alaska this year were
the ightest In the history Of the Sitka
division and Melted only eight seal
skins, according to Fisheries Warden
NJ. J. OConnor on his return from
the division where he was in charge
of the seal patrol maintained annual
ly by the Bureau of Fisheries. Stormy
weather prevailing during the early
months of the year and low prices
offered for seal skins caused the
lightness Of the operations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18

The Ladies' Circle of the Baptist
church held a successful food sale
Saturday afternoon on the church
lawn. There were baked beans. fresh
vegetables and cooked foods in album
dance, but the demand exceeded the
supply. The committee having charge
OF the affair was Miss Annie Chase.
Mrs. c. E. Young and Miss A. Gilpat-
rick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson and
son Donald have returned from a
two weeks vacation passed at Mrs.
Nelson's former home, Cumberland.
Maryland. They made the trip by
auto
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. William Rollins,
Church Hill Road. Augusta, vera
Sunday visitors with MIR. and Mrs.
Walter Rollins. Mrs. Rollins before
returning home will pass few days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. DAVID
Eigue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18

Mrs. w. J. Groder and children Ro-
land and Margaret left Saturday for
Skowhegan where they will be the
guests of relatives for a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. John Sullivan and
Mrs. James Cummings, and
Miss Mary Cummings Of Randolph. left
Sunday for two weeks' vacation at
Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-18

Miss Geneva Morang. who has been
the guest Of friends in Medford, Mass,
returned Sunday to her home on Mid
die street, Randolph.