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The Delta independent., 1924-05-16

Excuses sometimes prove flimsy in
the face OF official government re
cords. A certain new limousine in the
hands of an equally new driver over
turned on the highway. and the insur.
ance company was asked to exchange
the purchase price for the wreck be-
cause OF high wind
The Weather Bureau of the United
States Department OF Agriculture
showed that the highest wind record
in the state would have exerted but
one-half the pressure against the side
Of the car that ii was admitted to have
carried on its tires.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-16

by proper royalty lease Indeed it is
a fair question against Secretary Dan
iels and Secretary Payne whether they
are not responsible by the failure to
lease during their term for the loss of
the difference between 26O0O 900 bar.
rels that it did contain and the 1885,
100000 barrels which the field by all
indications and opinions ought to have
contained in the first and second Salt
Creek sands and upon test did not con-
tain when the experts finally determ-
ined its content under the Sinclair
lease Salt Creek field had been pro-
ducing for several years when the
Teapot lease was made, and, under the
general leasing bill of February 25.
1920, from wells in southeastern Salt
Creek in very close proximity to the
Teapot line, by reason OF sales OF
leases in Salt Creek by the govern
ment in June. 1920, made by Daniels
and Payne in the Wilson administra-
ton. Thus went on without attention
or safeguarding Of the government in
terests the drainage OF the Teapot
Dome until the negotiations were be
gun promptly upon the coming in Of
the Republican administration in
March, 1921. although not concluded
until April, 1922.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-16
TEXAS POTASH

Senator Morris Sheppard, of Texas,
has a bill before congress for an ap-
preparation to pay for the exploration
of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas
fields said to contain potash in guam
tity sufficient to supply the needs of
the United States for centuries to
come, at the present rate of consump-
tion. The best prospect is reported
to be in western Texas where there is
an area running 220 miles north and
south and 125 miles east and west.
These beds are 900 miles from Muscle
Shoals and AIS miles from Galveston.
The presence of potash in II Texas
wells from which samples have been
taken is positive, but the government
has no knowledge of the thickness of
the beds. The best Texas sample
tested 1872 per cent, constituting a
product that could be applied to land
as it came from the well
In the hearing on the subject be-
fore the State Agricultural committee,
]. w. Terrentine, of the Bureau of
Soils OF the Department of Agricul-
ture, in charge of potash research, ad-
vocated a protective tariff to en-
courage the production of domestic
potash 1t was placed on the free
list in the present law. Senator
Sheppard voted against the Fordney-
McCumber tariff law as a whole, af-
ter he had voted for protection to
several commodities raised in Texas.
How would he vote on potash, in view
of his present bill?
The Delta independent., 1924-05-16

brighten the corner where you
Arel"
This Is the message being broad
cast by cities and towns In the
United States and Canada. in an
effort to have dirt attacked al a
community problem to promote
health.
Sanitarians declare city In only
ms clean as It's homes. and that
mothers should remember that
the immaculatcncss OF their nurs-
eries may be made dangerous for
their babies by vhgrant dirt from
unclean places. II Is pointed out
that diseases bred In dirt are no
reapectors OF persons.
Revival OF the venerable. but
slightly obsolete. custom of spring
house cleaning, and tho extension
of the ancient rite outside the wnllH
OF the house to back nlleyB and
vacant lots. until there is IL vnst
succesaion OF Spotleas Towns. Ia no
mean undertaking
municipalities. women'H clubs
civic and industrial organizations
everywhere are preparing for
cleanup activitios The Mayor OF
Bt. Louis once summarized the
lasting benefits OF such efforts by
saying: Paint neglected back
yard or vacant lot with the green
OF grass or ahubbery or n thrift
garden or publicly commit to any
other useful purpose and II win
not revert to It's former disorder
linoss. Otherwise It inevitably and
speedily will do 30"
In urging every municipality to
proclaim its annual Cleanup week.
IN" welfare DiviHion OF the Met
fopoIitan Life Insuranco Company
III inHtructing It's twonty-thouaand
agents and It's visiting nursos I'm
SSbb cities and towns to lend n
hand. 1t In educating It's policy
holders which comprise one
neVenth OF the combined populn-
uons OF the United States and Can
nda Just how thsy can help to
The Delta independent., 1924-05-16

make their home towns a safer
place to live In and a healthier
plncc for their children.
III the suggestions are followed.
the rats will iind that many happy
homcaitcs under the rubbish hca ps
VIII be unavailable. The mnlariaI
moSquitocs will wander far from
their crstwhilc hnbitations to nnd
an undrainod puddle in which to
breed. Tho houso-nics will nnd
many manure heaps missing whom
they come to lay their cEgs and
there VIII be far lcss danger OF
diHastrous conilagrationH starting
IN the waste and refuse hcnpcd in
the forgotten corners.
Here are the eight outstnnding
things suggested by the Mctropol-
itan aA foundation for "A cleanup
crusade;
/. Have all rubbish removed from
your cellar, back -ynrd and ar.a-
way. and placed In barrels or boy
es for removal. Arrange to have
1t takcn away.
z. Clean hnllwaya OF nil oh.truc-
tlons. Vcntilnto damn cellar, and
closotA
J. Beat all carpets and hangingn.
ocruo hoorB and wash nn wood
work
!, clean nll windows and bocp
uhsu open to fresh mir and sun
light
o. ASK your landlord to repair
'cahy roofs and plumbing. broken
walls and ceilings.
o. report stngnant pools, rcfus.
1nu other nearby nuiuances to tn.
Health Department
10 what you can to aoo TINT
,aciht lots arc cleaned OF all rc-
iuse' tin cana, boxos ana other
litter. '''
o. compliance with these suggort-
,ons ana with efforts OF the Health
pophrtmont will make your city a
noathy and pleasant place for
your children to grow up In.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-16

Buying activities OF 3Os creameries
indicate that 29 per cent Of the or
ganizations buy feeds, 25 per cent buy
containers. and 22 percent buy fuel.
The complete list OF commodities
purchased by the various organizations
includes building material. fencing.
hardware. implements, general merch-
andise and miscellaneous products in
addition to the commodities specifi-
cally enumerated.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-16

The agricultural credits act OF 1923
broadens the definition of agricultural
paper so as to include credit used in
the preparation for market and the
marketing of agricultural products by
farmers cooperative associations.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-16

In an editorial on Trees and the
Future" an exchange says "a tree,
Is treasure, but a good many people
never discover IT,"
The Delta independent., 1924-05-16

Careful reading Of the news reveals
the fact that in the midst OF the In.
yestigations Congress is actually doing
little lcglslating.
The Delta independent., 1924-05-16

II you have baby or a child under
school age you are invited to bring
him to the Community Health Con
ference to be held at the Delta Com.
munity Club Rooms, May 23rd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-16
RICHMOND

Sheriff Lawrence Bond, George
Kimban and Capt. Eugene Can were
business visitors in Bath Tuesday.
DIR. and Mrs. F. B. Peabody were
visitors in Gardiner Tuesday. :
The "'Hurdy GNrdy Girl" which
was to have been given by the r.
II. S. Seniors Monday evening at
Richmond Corner grange hall was
postponed on account of the storm
and will be given Wednesday even
ing May 81.
The Richmond high baseball team
left Wednesday for Boothbay Has-
Dor to play that high school team.
The American Legion boys Of
Richmond attended the Legion meet
ing in Bath Tuesday evening max
ing the trip by automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Spitell have
returned to Richmond after passing
the winter at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. Sammie Rowe in
Melrose. Mr.. and Mrs. Rowe motor
ed to Richmond with them Saturday
and visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
Franz Hutchins over one night.
Harry Houdlette was business
visitor in Augusta Wednesday.
Mrs. Thomas Hollis visited friends
in Gardiner and Randolph Tuesday.
A member of Richmond Rebekahs
attended the annual meeting of the
kennebec District of Rebekahs held
in Gardiner with the Eureka Rebekah
Lodge No. SO Tuesday.
Miss Ora Reed left Wednesday for
a short trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-16
DRESDEN

SOUTH-Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Munsey and son, Alton, were guests
Sunday of Mr.. Munsey's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alec Munsey.
Mrs. Nell Blagdon of Portland Is
visiting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alec Munsey.
Miss Margaret Pushard was O
business visitor in Bath Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McCobb and
children, Carleton and Harlem, were
Sunday guests Of Mr.. MoCobb's par
ents in Boothbay.
Mrs. Fred Carleton is visiting
friends in Bath.
Charles Lilly made a business trip
to Topsham Wednesday.
vILLAGE-Mrs. Nellie Robert,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Mcdonald, Mr..
and Mrs. N. 8. Lord. Mrs. Leila
Pray were business visitors in
Gardiner and Augusta Saturday.
A little girl has arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Shevlin.
Mrs. Shevlin is being cared for by
Mrs. Cora Gahan.
Mrs, Avis Bickford has Just given
her house q new coat Of paint, the
work being done by Elmer Rurlxe.
w. F. Cate recently had an iii turn.
Miss Ida Bailey had q bad attack
of heart trouble the other day.
The Junior prize speaking con-
test viii be held in the NJ. z. church
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pushard were
guests of Mrs. Emily Irving Sunday.
Word has been received that Har.
old Pushard, formerly Of the village,
has gone to Baltimore, Nd, where he
has employment.
Mrs. c. II. Mcdonald was at home
over the week end.
Mrs. Eva Reed was a guest Sun
day Of Mrs Carrie Houdlette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-16
International Good
Will Solution of
Peace, View Hughes

New York, May 1J.-Cultivation
of international good will is the only
assurance of peace, Secretary Hughes
declared here tonight In an address
delivered In accepting the gold medal
awarded him by the National In-.
stitute OF Social Sciences.
Touching upon the foreign rela-
tions of the United States. Mr..
Hughes mentioned specifically only
Central American matters and the
PREPARATION problem. He made no
direct reference to the japanese ex-
clusion situation. In setting out the
role of the nation among world
powers as "a disinterested lover Of
peace" however, he said:
But all this depends on making
the cultivation of friendships a dis
tinctively American policy to be fur
thered by the demonstration, of our
sense of Justice and by the prospect
we show for the feelings OF others"
The first object of foreign. policy
10 security and 80 far as we can see
into the future we are safe from the
slightest danger OF aggression" Mr..
Hughes said.
I'VE know that In no power or
possible combination OF powers lies
any menace to our security" be con-
tinued. There is no occasion ,ot vim
dictate our proper authority for no
one challenges 1t, There Is no rea-
son to demonstrate our sbtlity to
take care of ourselves for no one
doubts. It :" fSJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-16
Red Cross Benefit
Delightful Event

The dance given Thursday evening
at City hall for the benefit Of the
Red Cross was a most delightful
social affair. There was a goodly
crowd in attendance and an evening
of general dancing was enjoyed.
Douglas Melody Men furnished har-
mony for the evenings order Of
dances. A huge Red Cross. man.
moth in size, occupied the center Of
the stage and potted plants and cut
flowers were artistically arranged.
Refreshments were served during the
evening with graduate nurses on
duty. The American Legion boys
also assisted during the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alden Hichborn COM
prised the general committee in
charge. The decorations were In
charge of Mrs. Blaine owen. Mrs.
Charles Downing was also COM
mittee chairman. Mrs. Warren b.
Sanborn had charge of the tickets
and the hall was in charge of Mrs.
Fred Lord. DR.. Warren B. Sanborn
was the floor director and his aides
were Blaine Owen. Alden Hichborn
and Charles Downing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-16
coo ORGANIZATION
OUT IN SUPPORT
OF HARRINGTON

Responding to letter sent out by
State Senator Adams lof Belgrade,
many prominent Republican men
and women will gather at City Hall
In Augusta Saturday forenoon at
1920 o'clock for the purpose of per-
fecting County organization which
will function to promote the candi-
dacy of Hon. Frank G. Harrington
in his campaign for the Republican
nomination for Governor. r.
Omcers and members Of the Au-
gusta harrington Club will be In at
tendance to aid in launching, the
county organization. The local club
which now numbers oyer q thous-
and. has always taken active steps
in support of Mr.. F'arrfngton's can
dfdacy and the experience and know
ledge already gained will be passed
on to the County group. Mr.. Far
rington will halt his Statewide CAM
paign for this. particular week lend
and will be present and address the
gathering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-16
the interests of the whole people; it I

the interests or the whole people; 1t
is not justified when considered alone
on it's own merits. The gratitude of
the nation to these veterans cannot
be expressed in dollars and cents.
No way exists by which we can
either equalize the burdens or give
adequate financial reward to- those
who served the nation in both civil
and military capacities in time Of
war. The respect and honor of
their country will rightfully be theirs
neither be bought or sold. 1t Is not
hire and salary, it is not material,
but spiritual. 1t Is one of the finest
and highest of human virtues. To
attempt to pay money for it is to
offer it an unworthy indignity which
cheapens, debases and destroys it..
Those who would really honor pat
riotism should strive to match 1t
with an equal courage, with an equal
fidelity to the welfare OF their coun-
try and an equal faith in the cause
of righteousness.
II am not unmindful that this also
embraces within provisions the dis
abled of our veterans and the de-
pendents of those who fell. To state
that the disabled veterans and these
dependents are entitled to this adj
ditional gratuity is to state that the
nation is not meeting its obligation
to them. Such a statement cannot
truthfully be made. The nation has
spent more than two billion dollars
in behalf Of disabled veterans and
dependents of those who died. 1t
Is now spending for compensation,
training, insurance, and hospitaliZa-
eA0n mn 60n
Solicitude for the disabled veterans
and the dependents of those who
lost their lives is the nations solicit
tude. To minister to their every
need Is a sacred obligation /. which
will be generously and gratefully
met. Tho nation stands ready to
expend any amount needed for their
proper care. But that Is not the OBJ
ject of this bill.
America entered the world, war
with higher purpose than to secure
material gain. Not greed. but duty.
was the impelling motive. Our vet
Grams as a whole responded to that
motive. They are not asking as a
whole, they do not want as d whole,
any money recompense. Those who
do seek money recompense for the
most part prefer an immediate cash
payment. We must either abandon
our theory of patriotism or abandon
this bill. Patriotism which Is bought
and paid for Is not patriotism. Our
country has maintained the principle
that our government Is established
for something higher and finer than
| to permit those who are charged with
the responsibility of office, or any
class whose favor they might seek,
to get what they can out of 1t. Ser
vice to our country in time Of war
means sacrifice. 1t Is for that reason
alone that we honor and revere 1t.
To attempt to make a money pay
ment- out of the earnings Of the peo-
pie to those who are physically well
and financially able Is to abandon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-16
NATIONAL HOME

onicer Of the day. Capt. odelon
valcour.
Thomas Mccarthy, salesman for q.
w. Van Slyke & Horton cigars, was
a business visitor Thursday in camp.
Samuel Legasy has returned from
a furlough passed with relatives in
Worcester.
Richard Mills Of Augusta, late Co.
F. 16, U. S. Inf, has reported for adj
mission to the Home.
Charles Watts of Newburynort, late
Co. A, 8. Mass. Inf, has been admitted
to the Home.
The Amusement committee has just
booked some very good feature pic
lures for the three months beginning
with July /. - -
/ Edward F. Bouley Of Oliver, Ind,
late Co. F. 8, Mass. inf, and Francis
McNamee OF Lowell, late Co. NJ, 4, U.
s. Inf, have reported for re-admis-
sion.
Col. Keith Ryan and Major E. E.
Byrd were business visitors Thursday
in Portland.
The moving picture program for
Friday evening will be, Gloria Swan
son in "Prodigal Daughtes" with an
Aesop Fable and comedy California
or Bust"
|: On the boundary between two great
nations Chile and Argentina there
stands in its awful solitude an
heroic statue of Jesus Christ hold
Ling aloft the Cross. Cut into the stone
fof the foundation iS this inscription:
i Sooner shall these mountains crum-
BILE into dust than Chile and Argen-
tina break the peace to which they
have pledged themselves at the feet
of the Redeemer." On Sunday morn
/ ing the chaplain will give an address
on the meaning of this unique inter-
national covenant that is 1.-THE Christ
of the Andes. Sunday school at
| 11.30. : ~
Mrs. Frank L. Phalen. who has
been since Easter in New York City
and West Newton. Mass, has re-
| turned. 49,.
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No Grand Jury
Findings Against
Mrs. Tell i'm Staying

Middletown, Conn.,, May 15-The
grand jury called in session today by
Judge Arthur F. Ellis, IN the Middle
sex County Superior Court, to con-
slider the case Of Mrs. Johanna Tell,
alleged slayer of Charles F. Blair Of
Killingworth, tonight failed to find a
true bill in either first or second de-
gree murder and was dismissed by
the court.
The decision Of the Jury was an
nounced by Foreman Thomas c..
Flood after the court had been asked
three times for instructions. The
talesman were charged by Judge Ellis
shortly after o'clock this afternoon.
It Is believed tonight that q new jury
will be selected but not before the
September term Of the court as the
court adjourns tomorrow for the
summer with the exception Of O. spe-
cial session in June.
Mrs. Tell, who was brought from
Haddam Jail this morning to attend
the court was returned to prison to-
night and unless a new Jury is drawn
before fall will lbe confined until that
time in the institution.
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MODERN CHEMISTRY
SUBJECT OF talk
AT kIWANIS CLUB

The great part chemistry and the
research work Of chemists has played
in the industrial and scientific adj
vancement Of the world was graph
tcally pictured to the members Of the
kiwanis club at the regular meeting
OF the club, held at the Augusta
House, Thursday evening. Professor
George F.. Parmenter, Ph. D., Sc. d. of
Colby college was the speaker, and
his splendid talk proved exceptionally
interesting to his hearers.
During the supper program. DR.,
Frederick Carter and Samuel TIT
comb, members of the Kiwanis club
gave Ave minute talks on their own
classifications. At the meeting next
Thursday evening, Arthur G.. Staples.
the brilliant editor Of the Lewiston
Journal. will be the speaker, and the
carrier boys Of the Kennebec Journal
the Lewiston Journal and the Press
Herald will be the special guests Of
| the members at a boys night pro-
gram. Bigelow's Boys Band Of Hall
| DWELL will furnish music. Coach Clin-
ton r. Thompson and Captain Harold
A. Miller will be the flve minute
speakers.
! Professor Parmenters topic last
| evening was Chemistry and It's Aid
| to Civilization" He outlined the two
branches Of chemistry, the pure or
research chemistry and the industrial
! or engineering chemistry. He ex-
| plained how the advancement of
chemistry seemed to follow different
countries in the following cycle: First
France, then England. Germany, and
now America is the leader in the field
Of chemistry.
The speaker pointed OF how i'm
portant chemists are to the modern
industries and illustrated some Of the
articles evolved by them, such as
numerous dyes. artificial silk. alumni
mum, gun cotton, celluloid, and vari-
about petroleum in its crude state
/ and the great number of by-products
4 discovered by chemists from petrole-
UNI in it's natural state.
j Professor Parmenter told about the
immense quantities of sulphur buried
deep in the earth in Texas, and ex-
| planned how the chemical engineers
devised the scheme of sinking arte-
sian wells and then forcing down the
super heated steam, which melted the
sulphur and made it possible to pump
1t out of the ground.
The progress of chemistry In glass
manufacture, and in extracts and
4 perfumes was mentioned, also that
1890 Of the rubber used In this coun-
try Is a product of the chemists art
and science; and not the rubber that
comes from the natural rubber tree.
i The chemists handiwork Is found In
every activity in life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-16
HOW SENATE VOTED
ROLL CALL ON VETO
VOTE IN DETAIL

Observation-Disclosures. Brookhart,
Bursum. Capper. Colt, Cummins, Cur
tbs. Dale, Elkins, Fernald. Tess. Fraz-
Ter; Gooding. Hale. Howell. johnson,
kinney. Mclean, McNary. Moses. Nor
beck. Norris. eddie. Phipps, Short
ridge; Spencer. Stanfield, Watson. Will
is-Total. S2.
sard. Copeland Dill. Gerry, Hefin.
Jones. n. NJ. Kendrick. Mcclellan.
Nicely, Pittmap, Ralston, Reed, Mo-,
Robinson. Shields. Wash. Mass; Walsh.
Mont: Wheeler-Total ID.
ohnson, Mimi; Ship
TO sustain the veto-2s
8epublicans-Ball Bayard, Borah.
Cameron, Edge, Ernst, Harreld, Pepper,
Reed, Pa. Smoot. Sterling. Wads-
DsmoeratsEBruce. Dial, Fletcher,
Glass. Harrison. King. Mayield. owen,
Ransdell, Sheppard, Simmons, Smith,
Stephens, Swanson. Trammell.-Yotai
15.
Not voting-l5
1epublicans-Couzens.' Greene. La
Toilette. Lenroot. Lodge, Mccormick,
Warren.-Total Z.
OVERWHELMINGLY, Edwards, Fer
ris, George, Harris, Overman, Stanley,
Underwood.--Total 8.
OF those not voting, Senators Lodge
and Lenroot were paired in favor of
the bill and for overriding the veto
with Senator Underwood against the
bill land for sustaining the veto. Sem
,ators Edwards and Ferris were paired
for the bill and for overriding the veto,
with Senator George against the bill
and for sustaining the veto. Senator
Overman, supposed to be against the
bill, was paired with Senator Warren.
though it was not announced how either
would vote. The rest of those not vot-
ing were absent without pairs.--N. Y.
lHerald-Tribune May IL.