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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
BATES COLLEGE

The relay men are working daily on
the boards In pFeparatioH for the conn
ing relay centests. Coach Jenkins, Is
sued the calf the first day following
the Christmas recess and q siseable
squad has reported to date. OF last
years veterans but two are available
Archibald and Sanella-Corey and
BuFFill having elected hockey. Both
these men have been members Of wiR-
ming teams at the B. A. A. cafnivaIs
and the Penn relay games. and are
clearly the best men in the college over
the 440 course. Veterans of last
IFs squad are reporting in good
numbers-Wilson, DoFr. Capt. McGin-
ley and Folsom. All of these men
have had considerable experience and
are bound to be considered in the A.
nal choice. Several freshmen from the
cross-country squad are also competing
for positions. among them G.. H. Me-
Ginley. Hobbs and Willis. The B. A. A.
games take place early in February,
leaving none too much time for Coach
Jenkins to round out q winning COM
bination. The freshmen have an indoor
meet scheduled with Portland High lat
err in the season which ought to do
much in discovering material among
the plebes. The last meet OF this ma
ture was held two years ago and was
won by the then freshman class. the
class of 1925. by the large score.
On Saturday evening the college mu-
steal clubs presented their program
to the undergraduate body as Is the
custom in a home concert. The pro-
gram rendered was much appreciated.
especially the tenor solos Of Carl H,
Miller '25 of Wilton and Drew b. Gill
man '25>of Pennington piano soloist
The selections by the Glee Club were
also highly applauded. The clubs are
assured of firm backing by the etu-
dent body after SO successful, q con-
cert. Following the program the or
chestra. with J. Fennell Reilly '27 of
Medford. Mass. at the piano. furnished
music for the dance. which lasted until
late hour. The chaperones for the af-
fair were Prof. G. NJ Robinson, Prof.
Roland F. Doane. Mrs. Blanche Roberts
and Miss Francis.
The committee of the sophomore
class in charge of the sophomore hop
! to be given Saturday evening at Chase
hall promise an affair of excellence.
Droulns orchestra of Brunswick has
been engaged to furnish music for the
event and their reputation speaks for
the success of the affair. The decora-
ton committee is busily planning sur
prises. while favors of a new and novel
kind have been ordered. John Karkos
of Lisbon Falls. in charge of the at
fair, reports that there is great de-
mand for invitations and that few will
be absent when the orchestra opens
the affair. The dance will be n formal
one and will inaugurate the social sea-
son at the college for the new year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
Sewing Champion
Relates u. of Nj. Trip
Especial to the Kennebec JournaD

Especial to the Kennebec JournaO
Union, Me-. Jan. difference a.
Bessey of Union. who was awarded
the State championship In sewing ut
the State Club contest. wrote ms fol-
lows regarding her experiences:
AS | was the onl.' champion from
Knox county to attend tho State
contest ct boys and girls clubs at
Orono. December 81, l took the trip
by myself.
After travelling by rail from War
rem to Bangor and taking the cleo
tries from there to Orono, arrived
at the University Waiting room. The
girls went directly 10 Balentine hall
and the boys to Oak hall where oil
registered and we. c assigned rooms.
Just before supper u reception
was held at Balentine hall. and songs
were sung. and games played, so by
the time the supper bell rang we were
quite well acquainted with each
other. and by o'clock were in the
best OF spirits for the evening
program at Alumni hail. This
consisted of interesting speeches
by Dean Merrill of the university and
others; songs, club cheers and mo
ton pictures, after which all who
were not too tired went to the gym
nasium to play Reuben and Rachel"
THE reXt morning at Alumni hall
judging contests were held, In which
all were urged to participate and in
the gym everyone was weighed and
measured and his correct weight es-
timated. Then followed a very In
teresting health talk by Miss Jack
son and the president of the univer-
sity gave us some very good advice.
I'm the afternoon we were given
our choice of attending a poultry
talk. "a cooking demonstration. or n
sewing demonstration. ! decided 10
attend the latter and was taught how
to draft kimono dress pattern.
That evening the banquet was
held at which Leo Staples. n club
leader from South Penobscot, acted
as POSTMASTER and at which several
club members spoke. Following
this, at Alumni hall, the State cham
pions were announced and the prizes
awarded.
after breakfast Saturday morning
we enjoyed a straw ride on sleds to
the Orono station, where we were
just in time to bo,.-d the 6.17 home
ward bound train"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
ODD Eggs Of the Murre

The California murre is by far the
commoncst bird ON the rocks along
the coast. 1t crowds together I'm i'm
mense colonies. The bird lays sin
gle egg in the open, with no sign Of
nest. not even a bit of grass or stick
TO keep 1t from rolling.
Its peculiar shape helps to keep II
in place. even on the bare. sloping
rock. and IL IT Is accidentally started
down grade by the movement of Il
bird. 1t does not roll straight but
swings around like top on its own
axis and comes to u standstill little
lower down, writes William l.. Fin
ley. Thousands OF eggs, and yet no
two alike, The combined effect Is
that OF whole spring flower garden
of tints. ,~
Some scientists say that the wide
variation In size, shape and color un-
doubtedly helps the murre 20 recog-
nize her own. After the eggs are
Matched. the difference in pitch. vol
ume and quality of the voices may
tell the mother which chick belongs
to her.-National Geographic. Maya
zinc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
HELP GERMANY
(Cnnfinuad from Dana OnaN

nationalist quarters where his refer
ence to "nationalistic demagogues"
caused some slight emotion.
One of the British delegates said
THE impression was most favorable:
the beginning of the discussions
augurs WE'LL
Colonel James A. Logan. American
unofficial observer on the reparations
commission, expressed himself to the
same effect. while NJ. Barthou, presi-
dent of the commission. declared that
the committee could not have gotten
TO work under better auspicesA
In The course of his speech General
Dawes asked. what is the question Of
today? Upon what does the success
OF this committee depend?" and this he
answered, saying, 1T depends chiefly
upon whether in the public mind and
conscience of the Allies and of the
world there is All adequate conception
OF the great disaster which faces each
ally In Europe unless common sense
Is crowned king"
This was the part OF his speech
most commented upon. A member OF
the French delegation. recalling Amer
lean history. compared this pronounce
ment with the epigram voiced at the
signing of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence-"If We don't hang together we
shall all hang separately"
THE general is right" remarked the
French delegate. IF the Allies don't
get together now as they did when the
Germans broke through their lines at
St Quentin. all wiu suffer an economic
catastrophe almost equal to hanging"
Opinions differed as to whether Gem
cral Dawes in speaking of lack of unity
among the Allies meant to allude to the
attitude Of Great Britain or TO that of
France. Some are inclined TO think
II was meant for both. Although the
need of unity among the Allies has
been dealt upon constantly in France.
as well as In the other allied countries.
General Dawes brought II ont so Sm.
pressively that 1t sank in deeply. as
evidenced by the talk tonight in French
official circles and around PREPARATION
Headquarters, That 1t was meant for
some other of the Allies than France
appears to be the opinion In French
official circles,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
Bills and Accounts
Read at City
Council Meeting

The FIRST regular meeting OF the
City Council was held, last evening
at the City Building with Mayor Me-
Naughton In the chair. and aldermen.
Amesbury. Blaisdell, Chase, Good
speed. Harris and Trafton present.
Alderman Trafton was appointed to
act as secretary Of the meeting. The
name Of John r. Kelley was added
to the list Of weighers Of coal. hay
and grain. The records Of the pre-
vious meeting were then read and
approved by the council.
A communication was read, re-
questing that q street light be placed
at the Gardiner end OF the Gardiner
Randolph bridge, this petition was
signed by residents Of that section.
the matter was referred to the Com
missioner of Streets for investigation.
A committee consisting of Aldermen
Trafton. Amesbury and Harris was
appointed by the mayor to investigate
the matter OF having time clock for
the police on duty at night.
Bills for the current week were
read and approved. and the city
treasurer was empowered to borrow
$4,000 to meet current expenses un-
til funds are available. Mr.. E. E.
Ramsdell of Lewiston. a representa-
tive Of the Gamewell Automatic Fire
Alarm System addressed the meet
ing and explained the working of
this system, and gave the cost of it.
installed In complete working order
as $4,000. Mr.. Ramsdell said that this
system could be elaborated on\at any
time. and that there would be no cost
OF maintenance except for the cur
rent.
The mayor appointed a committee
consisting OF N. ii. Trafton, r. l..
Amesbury. +. L. Goodspeed. F. s.
Smith. Earl +. HodgE!ns, and S. D.
Soule to further Investigate the mat
ter. The bond Of Marvin L. Harris
who runs bowling alley at the lower
end OF Water street was accepted.
Alderman Trafton was appointed
trustee of Quimby field.
The street Commissioner Bion F.
Jones was asked to make an ipven-
tory of the equipment of the depart
nent. and to offer an estimate of the
cost of putting THIS equipment in
working order. The committee Sc
lected at last meeting to investigate
the matter OF buying hose for the
Fire Department reported that 700
feet was needed Immediately, and the
Mayor was empowered to place this
order. The Mayor called for SUCCESS
tons from any of the citizens pres
ont in regard to any of the matters
to come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
DRESDEN

Shepard Call. David Cate and ]. H.
Mayors have installed their fish nets
near Middle bridge. S. F. Call Sc
cured a. goodly number OF smelts Fri
day.
All of the schools in town with the
exception Of the school at Cedar
Grove. began Dec. 81. Owing to the
prevailing epidemic in whooping
cough in that section Of the town the
term did not begin.
, Mrs. Emily Leeman is on the sick
list. Mrs. Arthur Seigars is improv-
ing.
Miss Helen James If Massachusetts
is living with her relatives. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles James. this winter. She
Is attending the Middle bridge school.
Friday will go on record as one Of
the worst days Of the winter. The
rain caused a deep slush which made
it necessary for both men and wo-
men to don rubber boots.
Sidney Barter Of Waterville passed
the week end with his family here.
Elmer Davis has returned from
Portland and is stopping at j. A. Rit-
tails.
Miss Olive Call Of the village Is
teaching the Middle road school this
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
ADJUSTMENTS
Priscilla Doan in Drifting" Showing
Today at Opera House. Gardiner

Miss Dean herself. famous for pic
lures like "Outside the Law" Under
Two FLAGS" and "'Fhe Flame of Life"
is such an emotionaliss that the try
ing role of Cassie Cook in Drifting"
il probably n perfect casting for her.
"Driftlng" incidentally was John Col
toms stage play presented by William
A. Brady with Alice Brady featured,
and the audiences that saw the play
ure naturally interested in the pic
turlzation.
Tho story is an intensely dramatic,
thrilling one of IA white woman prac-
tfcally alone i'm China and engaged in
dangerous occupation--sellinE the
opium that is the curse OF the Mon
Eolinn empire. The plot ranges from
abe shadowed streets of Shanghai to
abe scarlet poppy fields of the hill
country.
The role of Cassie Cook In Drift
ins1 Is the role of n girl wha has
spent much time in China earning n
living Mt the easy game" of selling
opium Cassie Cook as she is pic
turcd at the opening of the story is
not a noble woman---hut the story Of
her souls redemption is the story of
"prittirF."
Two showinCs this afternoon and
evening at Opera house, Gardner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
VVINSLOvV

Carol Norton of Jonesport was q
recent visitor at the home OF friends
in town.
Harold Hersom Of Connecticut was
a recent visitor at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. L. Mansfield of Halifax
street. Mr.. Hersom is q civil en-
gineer and has just completed
power station at Aroostook Fans,
Me. He was a fraternity brother
and classmate of Mr.. Mansfield at
Bowdoin College.
The Fairfield Independents Team
were in town Saturday afternoon for
practice game with the Winsiow
High School team.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Robertson and
little son Gerald, are visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cedric Key
nolds of Sidney.
Air. Harry Mitchell of China was
business caller in town Saturdas
morning.
Mrs. Mary Robinson who is pass
ing the winter in Waterville was
Sunday visitor at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. G. A. Chamber lain.
Mrs Daisy johnson Of Richmond
IL visiting relS lives in town for
few days.
guest of his sister al / husband. Mr..
and Mrs. Russell Weeks. Sunday.
Word was received Saturday from
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Allen. who LETT
some weeks ago for the south. that
they have arrived at st. Petersburg.
Fla, and are enjoying the best OF
health and like their location very
much indeed Mr.. Aliens health Is very
much improved since going. to
warmer climate and he says the sun
shines all the time and it is very
pleasant there.
r. L. Johnson. who has been
confined to his home with sciatic
rheumatism, was resting more COM
| fortably last evening.
w. l.. Mansfield was visitor in Wa
terville Saturday evening.
Henry Johnson of Fairfield was a
caller in Winslow Saturday afternoon
Frank X. Vigue has purchased n
large woodiot near Hartland. Maine,
| and has q large crew of men at work
, there.
Ruth Patterson, daughter of Mrs.
| Harriet Patterson OF Benton avenue,
is confined to her home by. illness.
Eugene Prout. who has recently re-
turned from Florida, has purchased n
| fine pair of horses from Alton Rich
ardSon, Jr.
L. T.. Jealous was recent business
caller at the home of o. J. Peck Of
| the Cushman road
w. A. Tucker was caller in Clinton
/ Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Mansfield,
Miss Ruth Reynolds. Miss Doris
Rainey, and Clyde L. Russell received
the hand of fellowship into the Wins
low Congregational church at Bap-
tismal and Communion service Sun
day morning, the Rev. Frank Dolliff.
pastor of the church officiating. Sun
| day school met at 11.45 and the at
tendance was about as usual. The
! Christian Endeavor society met at
seven o'clock in the evening in the
church parlors. The topic for dis
cussion was How and When Jesus
Prayed" Leader. Mrs. Harry Britton.
A brief talk by the pastor was en-
| joyed.
Earl Fuller Of Portland was n week
end visitor at the home of his aunt,
Mrs. Margaret Matheson 'of the
| Cushman road.
| S. c. Reynolds Of Bay street has
purchased a fine pair of chestnut
horses from Alton Richardson, Jr., of
| Waterville.
Friends Of Nelson Gallant will be
very sorry to learn that he is quite i'll
at his home on Clinton avenue.
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Arrested Lincoln For Traffic Vio-
lation

That Abraham Lincoln once was
arrested in Washington, ID. c., while
he was President of the United
States is revealed in McClure's
Magazine by Joseph Christian, for
mer jockey. who was Lincoln's War
time valet" and coachman.
This hitherto unchronicled episode
in the life of the martyr president
occurred one day during the latter
part of the Civil War while Chris
tan was driving the President home
from n trip to the Arsenal and the
Navy Yard.
The coachman. u who now is IS
years old, recalls the incident as fol-
lows:
I'VE came up past the old Capitol.
1t was filled with rebel prisoners. A
guard was pacing up and down In
front of it. The rules and regulations
of this improvised prison were that
no carriages should pass unless they
went fast. l didn't know about the
rule. SO let the horses walk.
"The guard saw US and yelled:
'Trot along there: trot along there.'
didn't like the way he spoke to us
so I paid no attention 10 him. He
glared at me q second, then yelled
for the corporal Of the guard. who
came out from the doorway, ran in
front OF the horses, held up his gun
and stopped us.
Don't you know the rules and
regulations of this PRISON." he asked.
told him no.
"'Well.' he snapped--for he was a
young corporal and very Important
the rules are to drive by fast. /
place you people under arrest
r'Young man. asked, do you
know whom YOU have arrested"
mo. and don't care he snapped.
".You have arrested the President
OF the United States
'1n an instant the corporal re-
yersed his gun. Strengthened up and
stood at present arms. looking pale
and scared
1.-THE President had been leaning
on, of the side of the carriage. watch
ing US. He spoke now for the first
time
corporal he called kindly. come
here The corporal obeyeo. I'm. very
sorry we broke the rules said Lin
coin apologetically. but neither my
coacbman nor ] knew about them.
assure you it won't happen again
1.-THE corporal was too scared to
speak.
Corporal continued Lincoln.
come closer He did so. 7 wish we
had more men at the head of the
army like you. wish all our SOL
diers were as good and accurate and
obedient to orders as YOU are. Good
day, corporal" ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
Klan Stand Definite
In Louisiana Voting

New Orleans, Jan. 14-(A. p. by
MaiD-Louisiana Democrats go TO the
polls tomorrow to select candidates
of ali state and parish offices and the
legislature.
Interest in the campaign has GEN.
tered about the race for the guber-
material nomination and the other
contests virtually have been ignored
by the voters. The candidates for
governor are Hewitt Bouanchaud of
Baton Rouge. now Lieutenant-G Gov
ernor. Henry l.. Fuqua of Baton
Rouge. for many years superinten-
dent of the state prison, and Huey
p. Long, of Shreveport, chairman
of the State Public Service commits
sion. ..
The Ku Klux Khan has figured
prominently in the campaign. and al
most without exception candidates
throughout the state have been forced
to declare themselves for or against
the organization. The platforms of
the gubernatorial candidates contain
anti-Klan planks. but Bouanchaud
went further than Fuqua and Long
in asserting that he did not solicit
the vote Of Klansmen and il elected
would not appoint q Klansman to
office, continuing n policy Inaugural
ted by Governor John NJ. Parker.
The gubernatorial contestants
sought the support of voters on the
strength of their past records. This
was especially true of Long, who
promised to continue the fight against
the corporate interests, particularly
the Standard Oil Company. which he
inaugurated while public service
commissioner. Fuqua conferred his
campaign around attacks on the ad-
ministration of Governor Parker. who
publicly endorsed Bouanchaud as his
successor Friends of Bouanchaud
expect him to carry on the policies
inaugurated during the Parker ad-
ministrat ton IL he is elected.
1t Is possible that the contests for
many places will not be decided until
the second primary, to be held Feb
ruary 10.
The total vote in the state Is ex-
nected to exceed 100000. The city of
New Orleans normally polls about 40
per cent. of 1.-The vote in 10 isiana
and with the closing of the registra-
ton books last month the city list
had reached 92966. OF this total So
500 declared themselves Democrats.
a gain for the party of 30.64s since
the election of November. 1920.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
COMING EVENTS

Jan. 15-Annual meeting Maine Far
mers' Exchange. Augusta.
Jan. IS Meeting Governor and Coun-
Gil at 10 A. NJ, Augusta.
Jan. 16-Stockholders Of Maine Farm
ers' Exchange all-day meeting at
State House. Augusta.
Jan. IS-Meetlng at Machias to form
a new fair association.
Jan. 16-17-Second annual New Eng
land agricultural conference at Con-
Jan. i7-i9-waterville Winter Carni-
Jan. 17-Maine Children's Home So
ciety directors meet at Augusta.
Jan. 17-Charity ball. Augusta.
Jan. 20-2S--Atlantic Union conference
OF Seventh Day Adventists. Spring
field. Mass.
Jan. sO-31-Twelfth annual conference
of Maine Grange Lecturers at State
House. Augusta
Feb 6-Fair officials annual meeting.
guests of Cumberland County Agri-
cultural and Horticultural Society at
Portland
Feb. Maine Sport smen Fish and
Game Association annual meeting,
Feb S.a is.i so1 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-a3-Augusta Winter Carnival.
Feb. 25-Mar. l-Annuai Portland Auto
Feb. es-27-chizzie wizzle.
March 3l-April Annual Farmers
week at the College of Agriculture.
University Of Maine. Orono.
June 14-1S-240tb Artillery. C. A. c.
officers school. Fort Wright Long
Island Sound.
June 1G-N-Fieid Artillery school.
Presque Isle.
June 23-2S-S6th Infantry Brigade Of
ficers. training school. Camp Reyes.
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LTTCHFIELD

The many friends of Mrs. J. r. Ste
vens are sorry to hear of her illness.
Lorraine Head is helping care for her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lorimer Trafton. Nam
cy and Elener Smith were the Sunday
guests of Mrs. Mary Weston.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Gowell and
daughter Mabel were callers at Mr..
and Mrs. r. Stevens Thursday.
There was a meeting at Mr.. and
Mrs. Rollins Stevens Thursday eve
ming conducted by Rev. Bailey Of Gar
direr.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. R. Harvey will OBJ
serve their 25th anniversary Monday
evening.
Mrs. Baker OF West Gardiner had the
misfortune to fall and hurt her hip
Monday.
Annie Fogg was n caller at Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Newelrs Friday.
George Brann was calling on friends
in Gardiner Thursday.
Mrs. Edith Hartman was q caller at
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Smalrs Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Stevens Jr. were
callers at Mr.. and Mrs. II. Maxwell's
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
CREAM CLEARS A
STuFFED-uP HEAD

If your nostrils are cIogged and
your head IN stuffed because of nasty
catarrh or cold. apply a little pure,
antiseptic cream into your nostrils.
1t penetrates through every air pas
sage. soothing and healing swollen,
infamed membranes and you get in
stan. relief.
Try this. Get large tube Of EIy's
Cream Balm at any drug store for
90 cents Your clogged nostrils open
right up: your head u clear; no
more hawking or snuffiing. Count
fifty. All the STIFFNESS. dryness,
struggling for breath Is gone. You
feel fine.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-15
Officers Elected Maine Trust and
ae BANKING Co.

Alta meeting OF the stock holders
of THE Maine Trust and Banking Co.
held Monday afternoon the following
officers were elected: president. Jo-
siah s. Moxcy. n. C.. Barstow. Henry
Lewis. vice presidents. X. w. Perkins,
secretary. Trustees. Josiah S. Maxcy.
o.. II. Clason. II. II. Eldrcdge. w. l..
Nfuxcy, Henry Lewis. n. C. Barstow.
G. A. Knight. L. w. Ellis. l.. A.
Leighton. Harry b. Lawrence. Fred
n. Boston. T.. Fl. Mosher. ]. W. Rob-
inson, +. \. Danforth. Fred n. Ham
lin, and Earl +. lIodgkins.