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Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
DECLARES CITY
WATER SUPPLY
PERFECTLY Pure

THE city water supply which.
comes from Carleton Pond. Is per-
fectly pure and of very high quail
ity," was the statement of Superin-
tendent Wesley w. A1bee of the Au-
gusta Water District to q Kennebec
Journal reporter Monday evening,
when approached for a report on
the conditions of the water supply
for the city Of Augusta.
IAN analysis Is made every two or
three weeks" continued Mr.. Aibee,
"and the water is carefully examined
to assure its purity and fitness for
drinking purposes"
There have been several reports
current recently TO the effect that
several illnesses which were being
experienced In the city were due to
the drinking water. On Monday the
rumor was current that there was
almost an epidemic of disintery due
to the water, and It was In the ef-
fort to learn the true situation that
the Journal reporter interviewed
the members of the Board of Dir
ectors and the superintendent of the
Augusta Water District.
Mr.. Albee disposed Of one report
which persists from time to time, to
the effect that water is being pump
ed from Cobbosseecontee by stating
that no water for the city supply
had been taken from that lake since
1912. 1.-THE conditions At the source,
Carleton Pond. are particularly good
at this time" he said. considering
the drouth conditions which existed
in the late Fall. the supply Is close
to normal and we do not anticipate
the necessity of drawing from Cob
bosseecontee."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
Legionaires Hosts
To Auxiliary at
ENJOYABLE Session

With the screamingly funny and at
times positively ludiccous three act
comedy, 1.-The Arrival of Kitty" as
the feature of the entertainment,
over n hundred members of the
James Fitzgerald post. American Le-
gion, and of the auxiliary enjoyed n
particularly interesting evening at
Legion hall Monday night when the
post acted as host to the the ladies
sented by the able amateur troupe of
Co. F. 103rd infantry, and was we'll
received by the audience.
There were several impromptu
speciality numbers between the acts
of the amateur production by men,
bers of the Legion post and following
the offering of the kitty" company.
the floor was cleared and dancing
enjoyed until late hour. Refresh
ments of ice cream and cake We're
served and the entire program of the
evening proved particularly enjoy
able to the large numoer present.
The comedy was staged under diff
ficulties, with an improvised stage,
scenery and stage settings, but the
several members of the cast were
clever and with their perfect por-
trayals made the an tlence forget
that the curtained corner of the Le-
gion quarters was not the "office and
temporary dining room of the Hal
cyon House." which the program said
it was. The play was most success
fully presented by the same group in
this city last season and included in
the cast were Miss Gladys Madore as
Kitty Benders. an actress: Irene
Stevens as Jane; Ralph Newman as
Sam. the porter; Herbert Leonard as
Ting. bell boy; Leland W. Niles :;
William Winkler: George Coorer as
'Bobbie Baxter; and Arthur s. Mer-
rill as Benjamin Moore.
Commander Arthur 8. Merrill of
the James Fitzgerald post was seen
in an exceptionally clever character
izatton in the comedy and Past Com
mauder Harry o. Barney acted as
chairman of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
Proposed Expenditure is Part
Of Postoffice Bill-Amount is
$341,770 Less Than This
Year, But $7S3,120 Over
Budget Estimates - Coast
guard Allotment Will Also
Aid In Enforcement

Washington. Dec. 29--Provisions In
the postoffice bill for expenditure Of
100000 for prohibition enforce
ment during the coming fiscal year
was approved today by the house.
No effort was made to alter the
amount which Is s34l,77O less than
the amount available this year but
$7SS,l20 more than budget estimates.
The house also approved without
amendment an allotment OF $20.597,
s35 for coastguard activities, a part
of which would be available for
curbing rum running. This amount
Is $l1.735,7os more than the total ap---
propriated for this year.
Rapid progress 'was made with
consideration Of the bill which Ia the
largest peace-time supply measure
before congress. carrying nearly
three quarters of n billion dolilrs.
Taken up under an agreement limit
ing debate to three hours. general
discussion was completed after little
more than half of the text had been
read.
Other provisions In the nppropria-
ton bill approved today by the house
were those alloting %t8,65 200 for
the customs service. $7.271.53O for the
bureau OF engraving and printing.
and $9.1o3,i01 Tor the public health
service.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
Girls Club Members
Hear Address and
Have Christmas Party

just WHAT GOES the subject Peace"
bring to mind? Those who heard Miss
Mabel Connor's talk Monday night at
the Girls Club would be only too anx.
ious to extemporize on 1t. She ex.
piained the evolution of weapons and
warfare from the beginning Of time up
TO the present day in q concise. origi-
nal way. With regard to the Great
world war, she quoted Will Irwin,
VINO thinks too much emphasis is
placed on the killing. that there is so
much death and suffering throughout
the world at all times If one but dwells
on statistics. "The most appalling ef-
iect OF war is the effect on the future" )"
declared Miss Connor. scientists.
surgeons. criminologists. all those
whose ideas and discoveries would be
invaluable to future generations. are
included In the conscription and se-
lective draft and consequently killed
on. perhaps. according to the present
day system of warfare. whereas in
olden times professional men were
always exempt because Of their value
to the community.
THE beginning Of the modern peace
movement" said the speaker. occur
red In 1888 when the czar Of Russia
called peace conference at Hague.
There was to be another conference
In 1915 but prevailing circumstances
too we'll known, alas.-interfered. Does
everyone realize that, due to the d;a-
holical discoveries, If there were to
be another war, three hours would be
sufficient to destroy New York City,
that the white race would doubtless
be completely annihilated? Such is
the sincere opinion of those who truly
understand the situation.
There are 70 peace organizations
throughout the country, SOME of which
advocate the shakers oath---disloyal-
ness personifed. sIt will be necessary
to maintain standing army for some
time to come, and always n national
guard. All organizations which pro-
mote good understanding between ma
tions are excellent and should be en-
couraged and supported. Our own DR..
Thomas Is the head of one.
'"The greatest peace plan was start-
ed by President Wiison-the League Of
Nations. Fifty-five out OF g. nations
have allied themselves with It," In
connection with this Miss Connor read
Rich Householder by Charles Ii.
Levermore
"Nhat can we do to further the prin-
ciples of peace? We can at least I'M
derstand the things that are being done
and write our senators and representa-
tive Of Dur approval or disapprovai.
thereby displaying interest. And. in
cidentally. why not endeavor to SUP
port events and lectures that are worth
while?"
About 30 club members were pres
ent to enjoy and profit by Miss Cor
nor's talk. It was followed by a
Christmas party upstairs and every
one lad a glorious good time. Fran
ces Lishness officiated as Santa Claus
and each one received from her hands
a valuable 10-cent gift. quite apropos
in many cases. Candy and popcorn
balls helped subdue the gay partici-
pants, and after a contest in "silhouet-
ting" everyone wended her way home
ward, happy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
Cony High Hockey
And Basketball
Squads Working Out

The first hockey practice of the
season was held on Monday after
noon at the Cony High skating rink.
The hockey fence is nearly complet-
ed and the boys will he putting in
plenty of time practicing under the
watchful eye of Coach Nal Morrell
from now on. Several of the alumni
who have played the game were
present on the ice to help out.
The first basketball practice in city
hail.. where all games will he played
this year. was held ON Monday after
noon when Coach James 0onnellan
took the boys down there. He will
have the girls practice at the City
Building today and the regular prac-
tice periods will be held there for the
rest of the season.
Several alumni of Cony High school
were present at the Assembly exer-
cises which were held Monday upon
the opening of school after the
Christmas vacation. At this assem-
bly, Miss Marion Goldberg and Edison
Wilder. the two alternates upon the
Cony High school debating teams in
the Bowdoin League, told Of the de-
bates which were held on Friday
night, December 19. The Cony affir-
native team which debated the
Deering High school negative team
in this city won by a 2 to / vote and
the Cony High negative met the
Morse High affirmative team in Bath
lost by the same vote.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
BULK Of MEADER
ESTATE BEQUEATHED
To HTER

The estimate OF the estate OF the
late Edward q. Meader IF Waterville.
recently received at the Kcnnebec
county registry Of probate shows that
he left property valued at not over
s1f,500. This consists of real estate
valued at $4,000 and personal estate
valued at s1.500.
Tho will provides that to each or
his four grandsons, Edward s. Mea-
der, Carl M. Meader. Frederick I.
Meader and Philip Meader, the sum
OF $500 shall be given and that the
remainder Of the estate shall go to
his daughter. Helen 8. Meader. she
In to act as executrix without BOND.
The foreign will of Mrs. Maude o.
Mayehoff of Norwalk. Conn, has been
received for probate. This will pro-
yides that the entire estate shall go
70 her husband. Mordecai N. Maye-.
hon and that he shalt lie executor OF
the will without bond. Mr.. Mayehon
Is the proprietor Of the Goodwin
shirt factory in this city. The pa
pers accompanying the win give no
estimate OF the value Of the property.
The will If Asa Pratt of Clinton
leaves the entire estate to his wife.
Mrs. Eta Pratt. who ls to act as exc
cutrfx without bond. rhe property is
estimated to lie worth $500 OF which
$1,000 is real estate.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
POST OFFICE DEPT.
TO CALL FOR BIDS
ON MAILING SHED

The rejection by the federal gov-
ernment of the proposal Of the Au-
gusta Real Estate association to con-
struct a building in the north end of
the city as an adjunct TO the Augusta
postoffice building does not imply
that such q building may not be con-
structed In the near future. according
to Postmaster Joh c. Arnold.
The reason for the rejection Is CIV
en- MS due to the fact that the asso-
ciation's proposal was not offered
competetively. Bids had not been
called for by the government accord
requiring competitive bidding before
contract for the erection of n federal
building Is awarded.
Some time ago the postofflce de-
partment seeing the need of another
building to handle the mailing of the
great amount of publications sent
out from Augusta, endeavored to in
terest the Maine Central to erect
such n building. but due to the
amount of capital necessary for such
erection the railroad officials turned
down the proposition.
As an alternative, and with the In =
terest OF the city at heart, George e.
Macomber, president of the Augusta
Real Estate association, following
preliminary negotiations with repre-
sentatives of the postoffice depart
ment, offered a counter proposal To
the effect that the association would
erect such a building at cost OF
$4,000. and lease 1t to the govern
ment for ten years with the privilege
Of renewal for ten years more.
Although the plan was rejected
Postmaster Arnold stated yesterday
that the postofTice department would
probably draw UP specifications
shortly and ask for competitive bids
on the erection of the new building.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30

BY the screening OF america" :"
which was presented Monday after
neon and evening at the Colonial
theatre and which will be repeated
again today and tomorrow, D. w.
Griffith has presented to the Ameri-
can public in a graphic form. a
thrilling tale of portion Of the fight
for American independence in a way
that no printed story could possibly
do. This wonderful eleven reel pho
to-play combines historical scenes of
remarkable realism with tender
love theme that but serves to accen-
tuate the self sacrifice of those patri-
OTIS of the Revolution who put the
principles upon which this country
has been founded ahead of any
thought of home or friends or life
itself.
Characters famed in history for
their devotion to duty as we'll as
those who have gone down in the an
nails of time as veritable monsters
appeared upon the screen with his
teric eXactness that excited much
favorable comment. The physical
makeup of Arthur Dew e. enabled
him to take the part of the father ef
his country" in most convincing
manner. Lionel Barrymore as Capt.
Walter Butler. gives a Startling
characterization of he whom Fiske,
one of the great historians, declared
to be the only charcter of history in
whom he couldn OF find one single re-
deeming trait.
Carol Dempster as Miss Nancy
Montague and Neil Hamilton as Ma
than Holden are the two about whom
the thread of a love story that runs
through the sorry, is woven. Holden
is an express rider of Massachusetts
and history tells that he was a
champion wrestler and athlete of
that state, q daring horseman, and
though poor, of good family, and a
graduate of Harvard.
On one of his trips as messenger
to Virginia he meets the fair Nancy,
who as a member of the Virginia
Montagues has been received In
court at London and was one of the
reigning bellies of the state. Although
she Is of much higher degree than
himself he has the teinerity to speak
to her and later sends her glowing
Loetry.
With the trouble which eliminated
in the stand of the Minute Men
Lexington and Concord, Holden again
goes to Virginia and meets Nancy,
who finally admits that while his po-
etry was bold, it had flavor which
she liked.
He returns 10 Massachusetts and
Nancy and her father and brother.
who are Loyalists. also go north to
confer with the supporters of the
king. They arrive at the critical mo-
ment when the kings troops go to
seize the ammunition at Concord,
and during the first engagement at
Lexington, Nancy's brother finds
that his sympathies are with the
colonists and he goes to help them.
The rides of Paul Revere, the en-
gagements at Lexington and Con-
cord. the battle of Bunker Hill and
massacres by the motley crew of
Buffers, who spare neither man, wo-
man or child in that part of the
great north country from the upper
H u d on through Pennsylvania,
which served as Washington's gram
aries and without which he could not
have continued the fight, are all
shown In such stirring manner
that the audience was kept sitting
upon the edge of its seats through
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
GREAT GRIFFITH MASTERPIECE, "AMER|Ck
PROVES THRILLING PERTURBATION OF
FIGHT OF COLONIES FOR INDEPENDENCE

out the performance. The happy
ending of he love story of course
meets with satisfaction on all sides.
Chairman and Mrs. Frank Hewins
and the members of the school board,
superintendent and Mrs. Burrill.
Principal and Mrs. Perkins and the
principals of the various grammar
schools of this city were the guests
of Manager William Williamson of
the theatre on Monday evening. AT
the conclusion of the picture Chair
man Hewins expressed his conviction
that the picture should be seen by
every child in the city, because in
this way as in no other could they
learn of the events leading up to
the formation of this greatest coun-
try of all time. He declared that he
was much impressed with the re-
alistic costuming and settings and
the especially fine acting of the many
persons taking part. as well as the
wonderful camera work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
Sees No Need Special
Session for Revenue

Washington, Dec. GA special
session of Congress Ii not necessary
for the enactment of revenue legis-
lation, Chairman Green. Of the house
ways and means committee, declared
today in statement.
"Our treasury surplus for the fis-
cal year." he said, will be compara-
lively small, but for the following
year 1t probably will be large enough
so that the income tax can and will
be reduced along the lines proposed
by Secretary Mellon, and this reiuc-
tion can be made at the next ses-
sion it rigid economy prevails in our
national expenses as 1t should"
Should revenues FOR the present
fiscal year be larger than anticipat-
ed, he asserted, another rebate could
be made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
COMING EVENTS

Jan. f-3--aSains State Boys ana Girls
Agricultural Clubs contest, Orono.
Jan. 1.3-~State boys and Girig' Clubs
nth annual convention. Orono.
Jan. 2-0oveYnof and Council, 10 A. NJ.
Jan. Somerset Farmers Co-opera.
tive Telephone Co., directofs' annual
meeting. skowhesafi.
Jan. s--Repubiican ana Democratic
oaucuses nomination. LEGISLATURE
Offices, Augusta
Jan. 7-sznd Maine Legislature.
Jan: s-Gey-Elect Brswster's inaug-
Jan. s~Kora Temple, annual meeting.
Jan. f3.15l-National Shoe Retaiiers'
Association. Mechanics Building.
jap; 14--Mains state Rar, Associat ton
Jan. Sl'nsla, 1ss.ssst snssst,nk E.i iHaSS:,as Ssxas.
Jan. 15-1s-Waterville ana Skowfegan
Fair ASSOCIATIONS Joint hosts at an-
nuai State meeting Of Maine Agri-
cultural Fair Association, water
Jan. 24--Ecitpss Of the sun.
Jan. 27--Somerset Supreme court,
skowhsgan, Chief Justice Leslie
Fss s.7-1Ausu,ta Winter Carnival
FEB. '9s;sss.s:si sIsMeasiaa4..a saovsa.. union
Feb. i5--Mains pharmaceutical Asso.
citation, iaid-winter meeting. Angus
FEB. I4-MaiaS winter CARNIVAL Au-
burn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
Nunty Real Estate
lfanSfers Filed

me following deeds conveying real
.se we're received and recorded Sat
~ and Monday at the Kennebes
Iau registry of deeds:
aagasta-Georee w. Bowie OF Au-
ssA TO W. a. Hoxie Co. OF Bangor,
@afcels Of land on Riverside Drive.
san,on--Israel W. Lincoln to Her.
rss,h. Haines, Lestina &. Haines and
wne l." Haines of Oakland. and and
|sss river.
sasand-Charles r. Baldic Of Wa
le pe to John Ware and p. G. Butler
saterville. land.
M.efvule--Elmer =. Greenwood Of
saesan I'M and Harry +. Green OF Wa.
M sss''e to Joseph J. Fecteau Of Water
mtnron-Francis J. Dostie to
~ Aiiaire, land and buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
Heel Makers at Haverhill
Reject so Wage Cut

HaverhilI, Mass. Dec. 29-The
Wood Heel Makers local Of the Shoe
Workers Protective Union, Mt u
meeting here tonight, rejected the
proposal of the Manufac acturers' AS
sociation that five percent rcduc.
tion In wages be put into effect on
January I. The workers have asked
that the present rates be maintained.
There will be no cessation OF work
pending settlement. The local rati-
fleG the appointment Of Alderman s..
J. Lewis as neutral arbiter for two
years. to take effect when the wage
agreement is effected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
FAvoRS 81 100000 FOR
DRY LAW enforcement IN 1925
Ordway Building
In Skowhegan Burning
With Loss Unknown
fsnnciai fo Kennehec Iourf an

(SpecIaI % kenHeUeC IUuIIdEJ
Skowhegan, Dec. 29-At IL o'clock
tonight fire was discovered in the
wooden building at the south end OF
the bridge which spans the main
channel, owned by Walter p. Ordway
and occupied on the ground floor by
divers grocery store. Cote's barber
shop and Atkinson's bakery and by
several families on the upper floors.
1t is not known how the fire origin.
ated. At IL o'clock the fire was not
under control.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30

lFred Hussey of Providence, r. L..
ssarnad to his home Sunday after
ANing the Christmas vacation with
III and Mrs. T.. r. Hussey of West
~ Avenue. Other guests entertain
y Christmas day at the Hussey
lane we're Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
astke and daughter Nancy. Mr.. and
~ Edison Locke. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
4 Locke. of Augusta and Mr.. and
sS Charles Alexander Of Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30

aswish TO thank our neighbors ana
afhds for their kindness in the pass
Sd our father and grandfather; also
NJ lha beautiful floral tributes.
~ FRED MERRILL AND FAMILY,
q AND MRS. HERBERT FAIR
flELp AND FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30

The apparatus from the Hartford
fire station was called to Bennett
street at 1.45 Monday afternoon for
a chimney fire in the e>house owned
by Wallace DiLlock. The blaze was
extinguished by the use OF chemicals
and there was no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
The Day in Washington

Hearings were continued by tho
congressional joint committee on tho
postal rate increase bill.
Secretary Weeks approved plan
for rewarding the army world fiiers
by advancing them on the promotion
lists.
A resolution was introduced by
Senator Noyes. Republican, Nebras-
ka, for the federal trade commission
to investigate an alleged power
trust"
Secretary Hughes and Ambassador
Howard Of Great Britain addressed
scientific gatherings on public Ques-
tions.
Senators Bruce, Of Maryland, and
Harrison, Of Mississippi, engaged In
inter. party debate on Democratic
policies.
The state department directed AM
bassador Kellogg to make Inquiries Of
Great Britain regarding the British
potato embargo.
Senator Couzens, Repubiican, Mich
igan, introduced q resolution to pro-
hibit political appointments to federal
officeS except In O few cases.
Administration officials gave cen.
siEeration to the French war debt
question while the subject was dis.
cnssed on the floor OF both the hclise
and senate.
The department Of justice sls
nounced II aad confidence in 96eh
jurors as would be drawn from Huds
son county. n. j., for trial Of the |
WeAhawken Hdwor cases.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30

day evening. Rev. Ralph r. Lowe.
the pastor, performed the ceremony
and the single ring service was used.
Mrs. Fowler was formerly OF
Portland, but for the past. several
months has been employed rs dem
tai assistant In the office OF DR.. ].
4. Anderson. Mr.. Fowler is q
travelling salesman. and both have
a wide circle OF friends In this city.
They will reside in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30

Ut. and Mrs. Luther Perkins ami
ts sons Of Burnham. and Archie
lalor of Hartford. Conn, returned
pstheir homes on Saturday, after
HSting over Christmas With Mrs.
lnsis Taylor of North street. They
AZ a very happy family reunion mt
tTistmas. this being the first time
sseyen years that the entire family
w been together.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30

Nlss Eliza A. Buswell has return
n 10 her home in Manchester. ". H..
sar passing some time visiting
idsnds In Augusta and Gardiner.
ass Buswell also visited her old
lone In Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30

The r. y. Capen Rebekah Lodge.
ya 80, will hold a special meeting
Wednesday, evening. Dec. 81. at 7.3O
acicck for the purpose Of comforting
as degree on three candidates. Re
ifxhments will be served at the close
Y the meeting. !.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
.Fowier.Parker

Gertrude NJ. Parker and Irving
Fowler. both of this city were united
in marriage at a quiet ceremony in
the par Sonage of the Green Street
Methodist church, at 6 o'clock Mon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30

tttorney Gordon Gallert of Water
sik was business visitor Monday In
aIt city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30

Cyr A. Cyr, who far the past sew
eral months has been the counter
man at the Weever restaurant has
severed his connection with that
establishment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30
NOTICE

Prof. S. j. Pole, who Is a naturo-
path. will be in his Office In Augusta
at the Opera HOUSE Block, 6 days a
week during the hours 1 to s and q
to Q p. NJ, except Mondays. Here In
your chance to consult Prof. Pole
free of charge. dec29dtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30

AHhar Brockton. a student of Yale
University passed Sunday ut the
Aoa1e pf Mrs. l.. S. Cppwell on North
Belfast avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-12-30

coloniai Theatre--D. w. Griffith's
sasterplece shown for the last times
yday and tomorrow. Don't miss 1t.
|-idy.