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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05
State House Chat

DR.. A. o. Thomas, State commits
sioner of education. gave the adj
dress at the graduation exercises at
Freedom Academy, Wednesday eve-
ming. speaking on the subject, "The
Place Of Education in the Social and
Political Order Of the Present Day."
He will address a community meet
ing to be held this evening at Nor
ridgewock and on Friday evening
he will speak at Ashland. After the
Ashland meeting he will go by au-
tomobile to Bangor In order to take
the early train Saturday morning for
Augusta to attend the Maine Parent
Teacher Association convention at
the State House. Next Saturday aft
ernoon DR.. Thomas will speak be-
fore the Readfield Grange, and on
Sunday will give the address to the
graduating class at the normal
school at birmingham, Mass.
9. w. Q. Perham OF Woodstock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05
sET'S'
JOICE

Those who are now absent from "a ~.
kealey's school on account OF msa. M
are Joseph skehan, Marion Lewis =
Marie Mooney. 40,
The Kings Daughters will noiq ~.
measuring party Friday evening, -,
6, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. 1s 4.
Hersom. Those who have not peen 80 y
licited to contribute ice cream n.
bring or send cake. A good time
ing planned for those who attenu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05

w. Sproul home returning to Au-
gusta Sunday.
Wilfred Dodge who was a guest
last week of his father, Herbert
Dodge returned to Portland Sunday.
Chester Gould and Miss Nellie
Sturtevant who went Saturday to
Dixmont to visit his parents returned
Sunday to their respective homes.
Miss Marjorie Davis of Oakland is
a guest for a week of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Davis.
The school children who have been
Ill with the prevailing distemper
have recovered sufficiently to resume
their studies at school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05
New Corporations

The certificate of Incorporation of
the Atlantic Shore Garage, organ
ICED at Portland. was approved on
Wednesday at the office of the at
torney general. The purpose of the
new corporation is to carry on a gen.
eral garage and automobile repair
station; capital stock, $4,000, all
common: nothing paid in; par value
of shares, $40: three shares sub
scribed: directors President and
treasurer, William d. Libby of
Portland: Dana A. Plummer and
Lillian p. Libby of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05
MONMOUTH

Principal and Mrs. A. ]. Chick de-
lightfully entertained the senior class
OF Monmouth Academy at their home
on North Main street Monday eve
ming. The evening was pleasantly
passed with music and games. Ice
cream and cake were served.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles H. Berry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05
chiekana For Soldiers

Manila, May 10 "a. P. by Man, !,
Frozen chicken is to be serve n
all American soldiers rationeu x
Manila and Camp Nichols IN nea 80
10 percent Of the beef cor1pohs ~
until the supply Of chickens y N,
hausted. The commissiary recsss
became oVerstocked with chicken-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05
, a. business caller Wednesday at

was a business caller Wednesday at
the State House.
State Auditor e. D. Hayford and
Secretary CRUDE B. Cornish Of the
Charities Board will leave this
morning on a business trip to York
county.
Miss Eleanor Meserve, filing clerk
in the office OF the State Charities
Board, is passing few days va
cation at her home at Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05

and IL given an opportunity win do
so at the earliest possible moment.
The attorney for the petitioner Is
Henry Cleaves Sullivan Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05

The Eternal City Glorious Drama
Hall Caine Story, Filmed in Rome
BY George Fitzmauriee, Boasts
Great Cast
On view today at the Colonial the
atre is photoplay which comes
nearer to perfection In entertainment
than any Of the many pictures we
have ever seen. In fact, its appeal is
so great that we find it difficult to
restrain our enthusiasm in writing
this review.
The picture Is "The Eternal City"
and its points Of excellence are so
numerous that it would take triple
the space at our disposal to mention
them. Story, cast, direction, settings
and acting-all are practically flaw
less. This First National picture,
which was produced by George Fitz-
maurice in Rome, is based on Hall
Gaines famous story, and 1t is en-
acted by cast which boasts of such
Well-known names as Barbara La
Mari, Bert Lytell, Lionel BARRYMORE.
Montagu Love and Richard Bennett.
The plot is poignant and dramatic.
centering about the love affair of
Aohhb ANOilid anu DdVlQ ftOSSl, tne
parts taken by Miss, La Mari and
Mr.. Lytell. Childhood lovers, they
are separated at the beginning of the
war, when David answers the call of
the colors and goes to the front.
Word reaches her that his entire
regiment has been wiped out, and,
to ystifie her great grief. she accepts
the offer of designing millionaire
to establish her in studio in Rome.
But David has not been killed.
Their meeting, several years later.
is one Of the most gripping episodes
ever conceived in the mind of an
author. Thrilling adventures inter-
vene before the lovers find all obs
tacles removed. from the path that
leads to lifelong happiness.
The settings will be a revela ton
to you. The entire company was
transported to Rome by Mr.. Fitz-
maurice and the many historic ruins
OF the Eternal City" including the
Coliseum and the old Roman baths.
form the background Of this fictional
masterpiece.
You will revel in this glorious ro-
nance; you will be enthralled by its
magic spell.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05
Elmer w. Parsons

were weekend guests of friends in
Topsham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05

for California, where she plans 70 s''
two years. -~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05
and has a very pleasing stage ap-

and has q very pleasing stage ap-
pearance.
The dancing team of Happeras and
Grant introduce many new and novel
steps in soft shoe and eccentric
dancing.
This same program will be repeat
ed this afternoon and evening with a
complete change. Of repertoire for
Friday and Saturday. offering 1.-THE
Merry Makers" for the musical COM
edy play and the feature pictures will
consist of Jack Hoxie in Teh "Gal-
Looping Ace; Pete Morrison in 1.-THE
Ghost City" and a Pathe comedy en-
titled Publicity Pays."-Adv.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-31
STRIKE SITUATION y
 RUHR BECOMING WORSE
Mob of 500 Attacks Mine at Liblar. and Forces Cessation of Operations.

Dusseldorf, Jan. 31.-The strike situation in the Ruhr and adjoining regions shows no signs of improve ment and conditions in some sections are growing worse. particularly in the 1ignite mine and the textile in- dustries. At Liblar, south of Co., logne, in the Lignite region. a mob of more than 5oSsmen battered down doors at the workings and forced other workers to leave their posts.
 The strike movement among the textile workers in Elberfeld and Bar men is growing. while negotiations for ending the strike in the textile in- dustry at Crefeld have failed, the workers demanding pay at the rate of 50 gold pfennigs an hour. The metal workers union. however has decided to rescind it's strike order against the abandonment of the eight-hour day, declaring in the reso- lution that the case was one of des- perate necessity, but that the men would take up the fight again when conditions made such action possible.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-31
GRIEIJS FREED

! 1t was a comedian, Louis Mann, if
 memory is on the job, playing a Ger man character part who used the cx-
 pression Ut is to laugh" Appropriate
 ly enough that expression comes 10
 mind when commenting upon Ger
 many's action in releasing from prison Corliss II. Grifns, the American who attempted to kidnap Grover Cleveland
 Bergdoll. the draft evader and the
 man who ran away from serving his full sentence. Seriously of course all
 Of us are glad that Grifis is free. and
 he will be welcomed when he gets
 home.
 But there is amusement in the thought Of much being made Of the action of Germany in letting him go. In other words "it is to laugh" when the suggestion is made that Germany.
 unless completely out of her senses. rould do anything else or. in fact. wanted 10 do anything else unless keeping him there would make her feel she was enjoying doing something people or hated America did not like. And Germany is in no position 10 vent her spite-not just now.
 Germany cares little more for the person Bergdoli than we do. as previ- ously pointed out in these columns. There is not the decp-rooted bathing Of the man there that is felt here. of course. He represents the last word in disloyalty and other dissgreeable traits w. want him 10 "gct his.'' not because we have any special personal feeling against the man as an individ- ual. but because of the class he rep resents and because Of ihe honor in which we hold our men who fought and suhered--thc direct opposite Of aii that Berrdoii stood for. So. of course. Germany is quite glad 10 let Crifis go. feeling that the man he tried 10 kidnsp does no good to that coun- try and may show. there. some Of the characteristics that made him hated in this country.
 Rut official Germany would like 10 cry 'Kamcrade" 10 US just now. 4 gentleman by tho usmc o' Dawes. and oue by the name of Young-both are quite interested in Germany's affairs at this time and in positions 10 make things somewhat more pleasant for that country if they want to. And t is characteristic Of Che German govern ment. perhaps. to Deiieve that Dawes and Young would be influenced by such "grscious~ action as freeing GriHis. Uf course Germany can not ! understand that these American men ] would not b. influenced one iota I in their findings or recommc nJations I by the freeing of GriTs or By any I other action 70 Gernany might take 1 haring nothing 70 do with the matters ihey arc investigating, Europeans. in l nsBy instances do rot quite under stand American idests in matters Of l this kind. But nevertheless Germany
New Britain herald., 1924-01-31
WILSON RECOVERS AFTER SICK SPELL
EK-PreSident Yielding to Treat. ment Alter Digestive Disorder

Washington. Jan. si.-WoodroV Wilson has suffered a digestive disor- der during the past few days. but it is yielding 10 treatment and his pbysj- clans do not regard his condition as serious.
 His daily automobile rides have been dispensed eith for the present as a result Of the attack. but he is able to bt out Of bed most Of tfe time and to attend 10 his mail and other affairs as usual.
 Dr. Cary T. Grayson. the former presidents physician. said today that he regarded the progress made as sat- isfact0rr. in fiew Of the general con dition Of inc patient.
 "A digestive disorder" said Dr. Grayson. developed day or two ago. but t Is yielding tD treatment. ! do rot regard his condition as serious. He IS able to be up and about a part of the time during the day"
 Dr Grsyson gas absent from Wash ingtons when the attack developed and Dr. Sterling Rufin. one Of the physi- clans who attended Mr. Wilson during his long illness al the White House was called iH 10 make an examination. He concurred in the opinion express ed by Dr. Grsyson.
 Mr. Wilson recently celebrated his sixty-seventh birthday.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-31
FIRE BOARD BUDGET
 SHOWS AN INCREASE
New Station in BelVidere EX'
 peCted to Add S5O,OOO

An increase of s122,S70 over the ap.
 propriation for the year 1923 if
 asked by the board of fire commis-
 drawn up for the year 1924. Special
 items" in the budget call for an ex-
 penditure during the year of s10S,.
 04S, and $17S,476 is asked fer regu- lar items. The budget totals s2S6,524
 The largest expenditure called for in the list of special items is new fire station in the Belvidere section which calls for an expenditure of close to $50,000, for building, equip ment and men. The addition of a total of 20 men to the present force is asked.
 The list of special items" includes: New car for chief engineer. s3,bo0; new 750 gallon, triple combination bumper and chemical, siS,250: new 50 foot city service ladder truck with full equipment, s9,500, ten new men for this ladder truck, s16,699, and new equipment for the new company ss35; two new men wanted to run manuel switchboard at all times, s. 2S5; remodel No. 4 fire station house similar to No. fire house. s6.500: build a new drill tower as per plans, s425O: build a new fire station house Ln the northeastern section Of the city, s24,000: new 750 gallon bumper for this purposed new fire station. si3,- 250; eight new men for the above house for period Of six months, &C., 707; equipment, supplies, fuel, etc, for new fire station house, s6,272.
 Tho regular items are practically the same as allowed this year. For sl50,3S0 is asked, which is an increase of s6,2s3.75. For gasoline and oil, si,000 is asked. an increase Of s300 and for automobile repairs, si,- 400 is asked which is an increase Of $400. For automobile equipment. si.- 957 is asked. which is an increase Of s457, and for incidentals, si.200 is asked. which is $500 more than was allowed this year. For fuel, s3.200 is asked, which is an increase Of s700 To date, si,976.30 has been spent for fuel and it is estimated that s1,005 will be needed for the balance Of the fiscal year. For fire alarm system, s2,O00 was allowed this year and s6,- 475 is asked for the coming fiscal year. For repairs to buildings, si,250 was allowed this year and s1.9oo is asked for the coming year. For care of quarters. s6O0 is asked. which is an increase of S100.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-31
COOPERATION

Under the above title an editorial appeared in these columns some time ago, showing the value in an under standing between the various depart ments that the money saved by one was being saved, if possible. to help out another department which might run short of funds because of unex- pected calls. Thereafter Mayor Pa onessa carried the suggestion further and has inaugurated a plan of hav- ing representatives of the different city departments meet regularly and interchange information that has come to the notice of one department but which fall within the province of another department.
 It appears that weekly meetings are planned, and that a system is now in use by the fire department to procure information in the hands of the health and police. departments. Under the new idea this system will be broadened. it is hoped, so all depart ments will be included and all de- partments will work in harmony, each by its information given to an- other. aiding in making the city a better, safer and more prosperous place to live in.
 The necessity of emphasizing this matter again is the fact that such plans are often adopted, tried, found good, and yet are allowed to be drop ped after short. though successful trial. Pressure of department business sometimes makes it necessary to have another representative present at the meeting-a man who has not attended any of the other meetings and who may be unfamiliar with the procedure. He has not the same interest, per haps. and his enthusiasm has not been aroused.
 It would be wise, wherever possible to have the same representative of each department attend regularly these meetings, so that whatever en- thusiasm comes may be maintained.
 And, above all things, since the plan is such a good one and has received such general and discriminating ap- proval. the idea should not be drop ped. There may be some difficulty, at first, in getting results. Some disputes may arise as to the department that should take care Of certain matter, But no failure to get immediate re- suits, or no lack of accord which might be evident at first, should kill the plan. the practical benefits of which will be seen before long by the people of the city. Keep it going.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-31
Question Slaves About
 Boston Barber's Death

Hartford, Jan. 3i.--Inspectors Dris- coll and Burkinshaw of the Boston police department are in Hartford to- day in connection with investigation of the murder of Alfred g. Fontes, a barber. Anthony Slaves, employed at the Nutmeg restaurant on State street has been questioned as to his possible connection with the murder. The bar Der was kill in East Boston Sunday night Slaves has established an alibi which resulted in his release today, but admits the murdered man was an acquaintance Of his.
 Two communications, both from Hartford, were discovered among Fontes personal effects. One was a postcard from Shaves and contained only friendly greeting. The other was a letter of a threatening nature signed by James Brunei or Grunnelli of No. 1fs Snow street, this city. There is no Snow street in Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-31
IN WASHINGTON

Politics. in all its glory, is de-
 veloping rapidly in Washington un-
 der the warming rays of an approach 1 ing presidential election. Perhaps the
 most interesting aspect today is the
 first evidence Of the practical power of the coalition between the demo- crats. progressive and radical republi- cans. This combination was able to prevent the application Of the brush that may be dipped into the white wash in the matter of the oil scandal. The resolution of Senator Walsh. which directs the president immedi- ately to begin action 10 annul the oil leases and contracts, and does it in plain language, remains unamended because the opponents Of the regular republicans insisted that it retain its straightforwardness call a spade a spade" character. Thirty-seven re- publicans voted for the 'softcning" amendment to if, SS democrats. s re- publicans and farmer-iabor scnators voted against the amendment. This presents a situation considerably diff ferent from any in recent years. and proves that the talk Of the power this combination will have was not idle discourse. Nor is the gentleman in the street very sad about it, either.
 Then comes the pretty tax reduction idea, with the republicans so insistent upon the Mellon plan that they come forward and suggest that the reduc- ton on income taxes be applicable to the tax we are all thinking about at this minutes-the 1923 tax-tso that they will get the benefit Of inc good will which would result. even though their tax plan carries g less tax rec auction for the man of moderate in- come and greater benefit to the men of large means than does tho Garner. democratic, plan.
 But the democrats insist that they. and not the republicans. first thought of this idea of immediate benefit to the average man. in addition to their greater consideration for him in the amount of his tax reduction. There they sre-take your pick.
 Meanwhile the most is being made or President COolidge's activity in ap- pointing special attorneys to take care of the government in the oil cases. As t looks from the fence il would seem that, in this matter. the scandal will probably result in trouble for st least one Of the parties who seem to be guilty Of something or other. It Is ab- soluteIy necessary for the sdministrs- tion to withold the whitewash brush ! from this investigation. so there must l1f some rer results From the fence, then. il may be predicted that the per l soh to suffer. Tor the sake Of The 1 party. will be the one least powerful l Well. one man is sick physically. How sick the physicians are going to find i out. But he seems to be the weakest l of the iof-and. therefore he will quite ! proba bly, be the person mos; seriously l affected. Politics has no heart
New Britain herald., 1924-01-31
TEAPOT SCANDAL
 UP TO REPUBLICANS
Woman Democrat Claims Party
 Is Dishonest
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Cleveland, O., Jan. 31.-With the prediction that the Teapot Dome scandal will be laid at the door of the republican party and President Coolidge and that it will be the major issue of the 1924 campaign ringing in their ears, democratic women from seven middle western states today continued their study of the technique of the political campaign at their school of democracy"
 The Teapot incident, after creeping into practically every address made to the gathering, was brought official ly before the women last night when Mrs. Emily Newell Blair of Missouri, vice-chairman of the democratic na- tional committee, declared that Pres ident Coolidge must have known of it." and that his party must be held accountable. Her indictment of the Washington government included the charge that it was an administration of scandals; of maladministration and of dishonesty in high places"
 "Spellbinding" was the theme of today's courses of instruction.
 The League of Nations, up for dis cussion for the first tome during the cussion for the first time during the night address by former Secretary Newton D. Baker.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-31
25 Fears Ago To-day
tTaken from Herald of that date

John Henry Andrews dies at his home, 62 Burritt street.
 Southern New England Telephone Co. announces there are more than 10000 telephones in use in state.
 John Reynolds elected presideDS of New Britain Brass Co.
 Berlin board of trade elects x. A. Hooker president at meeting in Bran degee hall.
 There are s6 saloons in New Britain Of which II have beer licenses.
 John M. Brady offers two tenement house and barn on Austin street for s2.700.
 Lincoln J. Carter's big scenic pro- duction Chattanooga" at Mitchell's opera house tonight. Prices. 25. 35, 50 and 75 cents.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-31
Observations on He Weather

For Connecticut: Fair tonight and Friday; colder tonight moderate to fresh northwest winds.
 Conditions: A slight disturbance central over Minnesota is causing un- settled weather in the upper Missis- sippi valley. Pleasant weather pre- vails generally in other sections east of the Rockies. The temperature continues mild in the west and cen tral districts but is lower over the northern portion Of the lake region and New England.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity: generally fair weather with lower temperature.