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Evening star., 1924-06-18

"You did? All! So that was why
she refused?'
Refused what"
ITO marry me. She had you"
Now Kendrick began to understand.
$50 you are the doctor! The kindest
man in the world"
Lapierre nodded. Perhaps. But
she would not marry me-" He hesi-
tated. Tell me-if you loved a wom-
an with all your heart. and soul and
might, would you lie to get her?
Kendrick did not answer at once.
II think" he said at last, that Is
question only the gods themselves
could answer. Certainly l would not
condemn any man for any decision
he might make in connection with IT,
Lapierre took a deep breath. That
is what l thought you would say.
Well. you will know, of course, that
did 1t. that l sacrificed my proies-
sional honor because of her. With
the lie told l could not practice any
more She did not realize that. or
course. she knows now. with all that
wealth her first action would be to
consult specialist, and she must
have known long since that there is
Evening star., 1924-06-18
CHAPTER LXl.
Lapferre'S Last stake.

Kendrick, having watched l4oiette
and Brunei hasten out toward Bru-
ners car, went into the Casino. He
had called for Elise. and, learning
she was out. he went straight into
the Sale Schmit.
He took chair and found himself
diagonally opposite Dr. Lapierre. He
had more than once noticed Lapierre.
and named him as one of those on
whom Monte Carlo had set its mark,
one of those who found the place Il
sunlit. gorgeous hell from which
there was no escape.
kendrick studied him. This he de-
cided was a man of some idealism,
with Yet streak of devastating
weakness running through him. The
idealism was in his eyes. his lofty
brow, his sensitive lips: the weakness
also was in his eyes, in his lips, his
chin.
kendrick tossed 10 francs on the
number nearest him. Lapierre was
studying his list
"Faites vos jeux. mesdames ct
neSSieurS,"
Lapierre looked up-took ) francs,
reached across and staked with Ken
drick. In the action their eyes met.
and into Lapierre'S leapt "A startled.
dumb look. as though he read in this
stalking with the man who was loved
by the woman he himself loveG-an
omen.
The number turned up kendrick
received his $50 francs Lapierre
drew in his l75. his eyes agleam and
in them. as he darted a quick look at
kendrick, something which kendrick
incredibly told himself was d mock :
ing defiance.
Lapierre did not stake for three
spins: then he placed 10 francs on
impair. He lost il.
He put 20 francs on manque.
He lost again.
The system was not working. Ken
drick beneath his slight amusement
at the failure, felt dreadful. we'll
ing pity for the man
Lapierre started again. He com
menced with francs on kendrick =
original number. He saw II raked in
by the Croupier.
There was "A haggard desperation
in his eyes. He was still showing a
profit. but his precious system was a
Evening star., 1924-06-18
One Year to Live
By JOHN HUNTER

snare and delusion. 1t was better
to back his luck.
He started. Five francs-10 francs
20. At 20 he had win He was
now the possessor of very large
sum of money.
With that, like d true gambler, he
conceived that his luck was in. He
began to back recklessly. He lost
and lost. Once he won. and re-
trleVed portion of his losses.
kendrick could see the growing
madness in the mans eyes, could see
the fever mounting hot to his cheeks.
The luck. the streak, what you VIII
---petered out. Tens, twenties. they
all went up under the long rakes.
The piles of notes dwindled and van
ished.
With 80 francs in front Of him he
turned once more to his system.
once more five francs We're dropped
by the trembling hand on the num-
ber in front of him.
kendrick smiled across at Lapierre
and pushed 10 francs with them. 1t
Evening star., 1924-06-18

stake of winning back. of making
good"
Lapierre smiled. THAT sounds like
book of good resolutions" he said.
"Perhaps--but even good resolu-
tions are sometimes true"
"Yes?"
Lapierre studied him. He was,
kendrfck saw, now very cool and col
lected.
Il like you," Lapierre's words as
tonished kendrick. Il have seen you
often-with her, and l have tried to
dislike you. But l don't"
Her" Kendrick was bewildered.
Why, yes. Elise Ducharier-La
Phalene."
OF course, thought kendrick, every
body knew La Phalene. There would
naturally be little of reflected glory
attaching to himself as her constant
companion.
Lapierre went on. "Of course, when
l loved her she was but Elise Ducha-
nier. the dresser of that detestable
Lolette. You would not know her
then"
II knew her in those days, too"
Evening star., 1924-06-18

she made for herself fame and for
tune. That is ALL"
Hendricks heart and brain were
leaping. Elise did not know,
He said: This, monsieur, is news
to me. And now / am going to re-
quest that you favor me by accepting
a little loan until you are in a posi-
ton to repay it. | hope you will not
misunderstood"
Lapierre smiled. You are very
good. | will take it." He gripped
the wad of notes in his left hand, and
added: Now, get back ard find her
Perhaps after all. she does not
know"
Tomorrow. The Call.
Evening star., 1924-06-18

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Evening star., 1924-06-18

Tomorrow. The Call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
STATE HOUSE

first. There Is not money enough to
90 around at home. without Soine,
into the luxury Of building up a great
establishment in Massachusetts.
IF / had attended the Springfield
fair / would have been placed in an
embarrassing position. | will not ac-
cept the hospitality of those, whose
plans l consistently oppose. For tw .
legislative sessions the Eastern
States management mas carried on
an active lobby at Augusta and
have not been in sympathy with such.
methods. AS ] did not feel like &C.
ing personally to the falr, ! declined
to appoint any representative to rep
resent me or the state. My absence
is a protest in behalf uf Maine tax
payers against great extravaganza.
This is no time for Maine to eX-
pand it's activities. y Maine build
ing ut Springfield would not only
cost 4 large sum of money, but woul'l
be a constant drain upon our re-
sources. It's influence upon some Of
our state departments would be any
thing but wholesome. 1t would be a
place of resort for state employees
and it would result IN several new
state jobs being created. / am UNI
nlterably opposed to It and hope the
next legislature will zee the matter
in it's true light"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
New Corporations

The certificates of Incorporation of
the following new corporations were
approved Tuesday at the office of the
attorney general:
Inns of New England. Inc. organ
lied at Portland. to build, maintain.
lease and deal in hotels. inns and
taverns; capital stock, 100000 pre-
ferred and 1000 shares common of no
par value; nothing paid in: direct
ors-President, William c. Loud of
Damariscotta: treasurer. II. NJ. Nc
Ronald of Portland; and Il. Kennedy
of Portland.
The Bosstone Company. organized
at Portland. to manufacture and deal
in all kinds of musical instruments
and novelties; capital stock, $4,000,
all common: nothing paid in: par
value of shares. 81; three shares
subscribed: directors President,
Herbert ]. Welch of Portland; treas
urer. Elmer Perry; and l.. NJ. Hagen
of Portland.
Deering Auto Exchange. orSa niZed
at Portland, to buy. sell and repair
automobiles and accessories; capital
stock. $4,000. all common: nothing
paid in: par value OF shares. SO;
three shares Subscribed: directors,
President. Herbert j. WEIGH; treas
urer. Israel Bernstein: Helen 7. Pet
ty and Alfred J. Perry of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
MONTVILIE

Baxter A. Written has returned to
Boston. where he expects to attend
the fall term of Gordon Bible Col
lege, which begins Oct. list.
Several from here went to Bristol
to attend clam bake and general
good time Sunday.
Mrs. Dorothy A. Davis, who got
hurt, remains about the same.
o. L. Robinson and family have
moved to Liberty. Mr.. Robinson
expects to teach school in Liberty
and his wife in Appleton this fall.
Charles Bessey of Albion was in
town last week
Mr.. and Mrs. f. C. Gray of South
ern California. who have been visit
ing in Maine. have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Bradstreet
and family have moved TO City
Point.
Ralph Howes is going to North
Carolina. where he has engaged an
office and will practice dentistry.
George Penney will begin work IL
the canning factory at Freedom this
week.
CENTER-Mrs Jack Iatus OF
Hartford. Conn, has been a guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. +. Bean and I.
caller ON old friends and neighbors
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. f. Garter of Wa
tervillc were last week visitors of her
brothers, j. w. and NJ. NJ. Went
worth.
Hon. ]. J. Clement has bought
DIN i. Harriman's farm and also Il
lot of standing timber of c. +. Cart
er.
daughter. Idela. Norman Cottrell,
Mrs. Forrest Robbins and son, and
Charles Rhodes I'll of Belfast were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
W. Wentworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G.. Howes started
Monday for West Buxton, TO attend
the funeral of her sister. who died
Sunday of typhoid fever in Port
land hospital. The deceased, Mrs.
Margaret Severance, had many
friends and business acquaintance
here.
Thursday, Councillor and Mrs. j.
]. Clement attended the dedication
Of the new part of the Maine State
Prison, at Thomaston.
Saturday, M. r. Rogers and family
were in Augusta and Waterville.
Sunday, +. w. Jaquith and family
were members of a picnic party in
Lincolnville.
George Messer of Nashua n. H., is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Gordon.
The st. George Agricultural soci-
ety's fair occurs Sept. II and is. The
Waldoboro band, and q new Pine
Tree merry -Eo-round. with new
music will add TO the joys Of the
occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
CHINA

Mr. and Mrs. Willis +. Washburn
are visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Washburn. They were
married last Thursday at the church
Of the Transformation. known as
"Thc Little Church Around the Cor
ner' in New York. Tho bride was
formerly Miss Flora Beckert of
ROckland. Me. and Brooklyn, \. Y.
They will reside in st. Louis. Mo.
Miss Estelle Brainerd returned to
Wrentham. Mass. on Monday, after
her summer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Bailey are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of son, Sept. 6. named Blaine Her.
bert.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. \. Whittemore
have closed their summer home for
the season and returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Corey of East
Walpolc, Mass. have gone home
after a weeks visit here.
School has begun in the village
with teachers. Mrs. Neatly of Water
vile and Miss Frances Hayford of
Harrington.
The boys and girls are off to vari-
GUS schools. Phyllis FarDsworth and
Ollie Kitchen to Erskine academy,
Letha Bailey to Oak Grove seminary,
Donald Farnsworth to the L. of NJ,
Lila Washburn to Coburn Institute
and Nelson bailey and Dorothy
Farnsworth to Colby.
Miss Helen ODonnell OF Water
vile is the guest for a week of Miss
Edwina Colley.
Mrs. Bergman has gone to Penn
sylvania for an extended visit with
relatives.
Perle ,jThurston has broken ground
for the first Of his set Of buildings on
the site of what was formerly DR..
Nelson's place on Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
Doomed Sailors
IacOnic Farewell

Nagaski, Japan. Aug. 1G CA. p. Ely
MaiD-A grim message of farewell
from the Nippon Yusen kaish::
freighter Matsuyama Maru. whic 4
foundered and went down with 81
men the night of July II about $50
miles southwest of f,asasaki, has
been picked up off Kyushu. life
belt. almost the only trace of the i'll
fated vessel picked up by searchiE,
ships. was found, bearing the wonl.i.
The Matsuyama Maru has gone TO
her DEATH"
There was only one survivor of the
Matsuyama Maru, a .toker named
ukuoka, who was picked up off IL
raft after eight days with no food
and little water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
State House Chat

Charles III. Innes Of Saco. the new
~ appointed member of the State
Highway Commission. was at the Of
flee of the board on Tuesday. The
members of the commission accom-
panied by Chief Engineer Sargent
will hold hearings at 10 o'clock this
Wednesday morning at Winn on sew
cral cases involving land condemna-
ton in order that four railroad grade
crossings may be eliminated.
State Auditor e. ID. Hayford and
the members of his office force went
to the Old Homestead at Manchester
at the close of work yesterday after
noon for chicken supper.
Walter Fraser. chief accountant in
the office of the State auditor. and
Ansel Reeves. clerk, will so to
Thomaston today to examine the
books at the States prison.
George w. Linekin. chairman of
the board of selectmen of the town
of Boothbay. and Mr.. Giles, a mem
Der of the board were callers yester-
day at the Office of Auditor Hay
ford
Brigadier General Albert Greenlaw
has gone to St. Paul. Mimi. to at
tend the American Legion convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
HARTLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. Ovando Baker and
daughter. Rena, and friend of Ban
gor called on relatives here, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Libby are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of daughter at the Tibbetts hospi-
tai.
Jesse Farnum returned to Lewis
ton Thursday after passing a two
weeks vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. +. H. Farnum
The village schools began Mon
day morning. The high school is in
the basement of the Opera House.
The other two will occupy the same
places as last year until the new
academy is finished.
Work began at the corn factory
last Friday.
Vera Heseltine. who has been at
the White Mountains for the sum-
Mer. returned home Friday.
Mrs. Margaret Johnston, widow of
the late Alex Johnston. Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Mountain were week end guests
of friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Sleeves are re-
ceiving CONGRATULATIONS on the birth
of little daughter,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
Inspection of
WestbrOOk Ballots
For Representative
To Begin on Friday

An inspection of the ballots cast
for representative to the legislature
in the city of Westbrook in the last
election will be held at the Depart
ment of State, Friday. according to
an announcement made Tuesday
William Gilmour and Rufus X. Jor-
dan. Democrats. were elected on the
face OF the returns over stephen r..
Cordwell and Ralph II. Files. Repub-
1ican candidates. Messrs. Cordwell
and Files asked for the inspection.
The vote according to the returns
was as follows: Gilmour. 2077; Jor-
dan. 1883; Ccrdwell, 1875; Files,
1923.
Asbury n. Flake of Lisbon, de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
Lincoln Light
& Power Company
TO Buy Properties
Two Electric Co.'s

The Public Utilities Commission
handed down an order Tuesday au-
thorizing the stock increase Of the
Lincoln Light & Power Company
from $4,000 to $325 600. and author
izing that company to issue and sell
at not less than par, 1916 shares of
its common capital stock of the par
value Of 500 each and of the ag-
gregate par amount of $1O7,6O or
such less amount as may be deemed
expedient.
The stock issue is authorized in
order that the Lincoln Light & Pow
er Company may acquire the prop
erty, rights and franchises of the
Montague-Howland Electric Com
pany. and the property. rights and
franchises of the Washington Coun-
ty Power & Light Company, now
owned by Edward NJ. Graham, OF
Bangor, together with additions
thereto made by Mr.. Graham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
RIPLEY

Edward Films of Boston has been
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lemont Films
Clifton Skillings and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hatch. were in
Skowhegan, Saturday to attend the
fair.
Mrs. Harry Trundy and daughters.
Barbara and Patricia of Boston have
been the guests of Miss Doris Lane
Mrs. Melvin Thurston has re-
turned from Fairfield, where she has
been the guest of her brother
George Stafford. ~.~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Sawyer were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Alva
Stafford. Sunday.
Mrs. Lucelia Stafford Is visiting
her son, Merton Stafford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
a few minutes means increased earn

a few minutes means increased earn
ings.
1.-THE outstanding feature of this
inquiry is, however, whether the
slight inconvenience of the potential
passengers of this motor vehicle out
weighs the value of the street car
service to the community as a whole.
We fell that the present street car
service is SO similar to that to be
rendered by the applicant that it
would result in duplication of
transportation facilities in this sec
ton, with it's consequent diminution
of financial life blood to the existing
utility, which must run in winter as
well as in summer. and which, unlike
the motor vehicle, is obliged to de-
fray a portion of the expense of the
removal of snow within the city lin
its.
Our street car lines must be kept
running if possible and the serious
ness of the situation due to the in
creasing use of the automobile in
clines US to the Withholding of certifi-
Gates in cases where the need is no
more acute than in the present case"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17

man to the nearest show. shoot" it,
and then insert the scenes in their
proper places in the film. But in 1.-The
Side Show Of Life" Il great deal cf
the action of the story hinges in var
iCus episodes that occur before, dur
ing and after the performances. Di-
rector Brenon was faced with the
task of staging an entiie circus N
order to intelligently portray the
subsequent action Of the characters
of the story.
The first difficulty experienced By
Mr.. Brenon was the obtaining of per {.
formers. The Barnum & Bailey man
agement whise Big Show happened
to be in New York at the time Were
very nice about it, but regretted eX-
Ceedingly that they could not spare
some of their talent for the week or
ten days that it would take to fil:.:
the scenes.
Then began a search for perform
ers. The outlook became so dis
couraging that it was feared that
MIR. Brenon whould have to fake TIE
scenes somehow. But someone at
last located a travelling circus in II
small Jersey town ami the Para :
mount officials Immediately got in
touch with it. ArranS ementS were
finally made to hire the entire troupe
including the ancient but noisy
hurdy- gurdy, the lemonade stands.
the enormous tent, the animals and
What-not. Then the entire outfit was
placed on the lot in the rear of Para
mounts Long Island studio. and TIE
Side Show of Life" WAS started.
Ernest Terrence and Anna q. Nils :
son are featured in the principal roles
Of the production. and those playing
in support include Louise Lagrange
Neil Hamilton, Maurice Cannon, Will j.
liam Ricciardi, Mrs. Pozzi. Lawrent e
D'Orsay, Effie Shannon and RATHER
inc Lee.
The picture opens at the Colonial
theatre today and will he the feature
there for the remainder of the week.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
BURNhAM

Mrs. Lou B. Reynolds went to Al
bion Monday where she has a posi-
ton as teacher il the primary
grades.
Miss Eeth Sayward is attending
the fall term at NJ. {. J.. PittSfield
Mrs Alzada Tnurston went to Ca
naan Sunday to attend the funeral
services of her sister, Mrs. Mary T..
Holt.
Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Mudgett went to
Pennington Sunday with their
daughter. Ruth. who passed the
weekend at home.
Bernard Libby. who is employed on
the section of the NJ. c. Il. II. at
Hartland. visited over Sunday at
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hunt, Mrs
Eva Cole and II. l.. Mc.Allistcr mo-
tored Sunday to I.akew God, whore
they passed the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
Governor Baxter
Receives Radio
Message from
Can't. Macmillan

Gov. Baxter. Tuesday, received the
following radiogram from Capt.
Donald ID. Mcmillan. the Arctic
explorer. from off st. George, New
Foundland:
Auxiliary Schooner Bowdoin,
wv. n. r.
sept Is. 1924.
Gov. Percival 7. Baxter.
Augusta. Maine.
"IIappy to receive your welcome
home and glad to see you all upon
arrival ar Wiscasset.
(Signed) 'MacMIILAN."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
p. u. Dismissal of
Complaint Against
The Water District
OfLiyermOre Falls

An order was issued by the Pub
lie Utilities Commission on Tuesday
dismissing the complaint of AL
phonse Letalien and more than nine
others, residents of Chisholm in the
town of Jay. against the Livermore
Falls Water District, requesting that
said water district be required to ex-
tend its service to include the Chs
holm lower school, so-called, ana
residents in the vicinity OF that
school.
In it's order. the commission
states: 1T is apparent that the reve-
nue. to be received from this extern
sion is entirely inadequate to reiln-
burse the company for the actual
cost of rendering this service" The
commission says that under these
circumstances it does not feel justi-
fed in requiring the company to
make the desired extension.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
p. u. Comm. Denies
Petition to Operate
Public Jitney Bus
Line in New Auburn

THE application of the petitioner
has much of merit in it and it pre-
sents strikingly the country wide
struggle for existence between the
street railway lines and motor vehi-
cles," asserts the Public Utilities
Commission in an order issued Tues
day Diminishing the petition of Isaac
Weiner of New Auburn asking for n
certificate to operate a motor vehicle
for hire over public highways in New
Auburn.
This service is contemplated prin-
cipally for the benefit of workers in
the shoe factories. whose time is
valuable to them and must be con-
served continues the decision.
Much of the labor in shoe factories
Is piece work, so that the saving of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17

Lord, principal; Mrs. Euiela NJ. Pray.
Assistant; Miss Alice Taylor. Com.
mercial teacher.
The Epworth League viii hold theif
devotional service. followed by Tie
monthly business meeting on We'd
nesday evening. Sept. 18th.
The ladies Aid will meet with Mis-.
Sadie Cloud on Thursday. Sept. %.
There will be no services ut the
Church in this Village COR two wechS
except the regular Epworth LeaSLe
service as the Rev. John Stevens wih
have his annual vacation at that
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
GOV, BAXTER WILL
: NOT attend THE
EASTERN EXPOS.
Gives Reason for Refusing In
3. vitation That He Has Twice
: Vetoed Appropriation For
Maine Building at SPRING
field, Mass.-Discusses The
: Proposition in Statement

: Gov. Percival r. Baxter in a state
rnent Tuesday said that he appreci-
sted the courtesy of the management
1T the Eastern States Exposition IN
inviting him to be their guest. but
he felt that It would not be proper
Tor him to accept.
"Twice I have vetoed the appro-
nrintion for the Maine building at
Spring field, Mass. for ! did not be-
1ieve the state should spend it's mon
ey to build up a great fair in Massa-
chusetts.
mo man can he governor for four
years without knowing the needs OF
our own state. Our institutions and
departments sorely are in need oc
rev buildings and new equipment
and these should be taken care OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-17
GOrham Man
Seeks Pardon from
States Prison

A petition for the pardon of Wal
ter Ii. F'Iye OF Gorham was filed at
the Department of State, Tuesday.
and hearing on the petition will
be assigned at the next session OF
the governor and council.
t'lye was convicted in tie superior
court for Cumberland county at the
May term in 1916 OF Il statutory Of
fence and was sentenced to serve
not less than ~ years in the States
prison.
In his petition for pardon, Flye
states that he has served over eight
years in prison. that he believes tnat
he has been sufficiently punished and
that he wants to make something OF
his life before il is too late.
Harry f. Nixon of Portland Is
counsel for the petitioner.