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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

An inspection followed by a re-
view by Adjutant General James w.
Hanson and Major Malcolm s. w.
Dingwall, commander of the battal-
lion will feature the day at Camp
Reyes, where one battalion of the
152nd Field Artillery is now passing
a two weeks training period. The
dismounted and mounted inspection
will take place at b o'clock. follow
| ed by maneuvers and a battalion re-
view.
After the review and inspection
the boys will be granted leave as far
as possible, although it is necess-s
airy that a number of them remain
In the camp to carry on the necess-
airy work. The afternoon Saturday
will be passed with sports and rec
reation of various kinds.
The people Of Augusta and vicini-
~ Will be especially pleased to
learn that q pieces of the ,1O3rd
Infantry band will be at the camp
over Sunday and will furnish music
Tor four o'clock concert. To the
members of the Maine Infantry who
were at Fort Ethan Allen for the
tour of duty this summer this will
be welcome news as the 1O3rd In
fantry band from Rumford is indeed
crack aggregation and one that
can play music to please al. One of
the favorites at camp this year was
1t Amt Going To Rain No More"
and 1t is worth going a long way just
to hear it played by the 103rd Infan-
try band.
An informal visit to the camp will
De made between the hours of three
and four o'clock by Governor Bax-
ter. This will really be an informal
visit as the chief executive wants to
view the camp from the standpoint
OF sight-seer.
On Monday morning Battery C
VIII go to the range for service prac-
tlce. The range is situated in North
Augusta with the position Of the
nring battery just behind North Au-
Rusta Grange Hall and the targets
In thee middle of the bog. The Off
Gals wish to assure the people of
that vicinity that there is absolutely
no cause for alarm as the targets
Will be we'll in the center of the bog
where he explosion OF shell can do
no possible harm. and guards will be
posted at all entrances to the bog
to see that no one wanders into dam
ger.
Observers to the rear of the bait
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
Fishing Licenses As Necessary
AS Tackle Warns Warden

.,n 1T does seem strange that people
WIN 90 fishing without licenses"
s ssia Richard, ]. Upton, chief war
ven Tor kennebec county. Friday. in
onmenting upon the number Of
@ennieai violations of the fish ana
s same laws which come to the de-
s3r,menf for investigation.
~ IL Il also peculiar how many of
40 Mese neople are suddenly reminded
y. lneir licenses when they see the
,"asaens coming. In many cases
neiy the wardens find short black
u @ss ID the boats. The law reads
s aI oass must be 10 inches long,
IN a IN the Belgrade chain of lakes
IA ms county. black bass must be
:, ncnes long to be legal.
IN Is well for fishermen to look up
irsa Jaws when planning a fishing
,,it and Warden Upton warns that
ina us important to have the fish,
snn. licenses as the tackle. ASK
thsn invited guests week-ends, IL
thss nave their fishing licenses IL
Ia ~ intend fishing in inland waters"
s ~arden's final admonition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
HINCKLEY

Ray Boynton. a civil engineer of
| New York City, and Mrs. Boynton are
guests of Ais brother, Harry
Boynton and family on the Clinton
side of the river.
Rev. and Mrs. Fred w. Peaker and
two sons, Lawrence and Robert of
West Newton, Mass, have been
guests of Mrs. Peaks parents, Mr..
, and Mrs. Asa Pratt, the past two
weeks. Mr.. Peakes is pastor Of the
Lincoln Park Baptist church at West
Newton, have returned home with the
exception of Master Robert.
Mr.. and Mrs. Verbal Spofford Of
Bangor were in town Monday calling
on friends.
Mrs. NJ. T. Bessey Of Uxbridge,
Mass, and three children were guests
of her brother in law, n. E. Bessey
and family Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Goodwin. who
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
c. Joy, left for Old Orchard Thursday.
They were accompanied as far as
Bath by Mrs. Joy and daughter. Miss
Evelyn, who will be guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. w. B. Blanchard. Before
returning Miss Joy will go to Port
land to visit an old schoolmate, Mrs.
Harold JOY.
Miss Albertein and Miss Goldie
Laxon from South La Grange visited
n week with their school mate, Miss
Grace Blaisdell.
Mrs. w. J. Marcia OF Larone was
recent guest of her sister, Mrs. Kate
Herrick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Hussey Of AL
bion were callers in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Foss and Mr..
and Mrs. Page Of Oakland have been
guests Of Mrs. Kate Herrick the past
week.
Mrs. Warren Bessey passed the day
Thursday with her mother, Mrs. Rose
Wilcox.
Miss Grace Moore has returned
home after visit with her grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jen-
nings Of Manchester.
Charles Jennings Of Manchester
has been the guest of his sister, Mrs
Frank Moore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
.ugl6d1tx

gone to Lake Cobbosseecontee as
delegates from the Winslow Congre-
gational church Christian Endeavor.
Mrs. Frank Roberge and daugh-
ters. Mildred frances. Gloria and
Ada1een have returned from an au-
tomobile trip through Canada.
Mrs. Mamie Garland. daughter
Lola and son. David, were callers in
Winthrop yesterday.
Clyde Russell, who has been at
tending summer school at Harvard
has arrived at his home on the Gar
land road.
Among those from Winslow who
attended the Pomona Field Day
yesterday were: Mr.. and Mrs. H. +.
Norton and daughter, Mrs. Milton
Smiley, Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Rey-
nolds. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Chaffee,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Smith and Mr..
and Mrs. Harrison Smith. ,"
Merle Biewitt has returned from
a business trip to Bangor.
Mr.. ami Mrs. Harry Marcoux,
daughters. Doris and Dorothy and
Mrs. Julia Marcoux will leave today
10 q two weeks vacation at the
Narcoux cottage nj, China Lake.
Harold Roundy has accepted a
position as principal of Harmony
High school for the coming year.
Mrs. Edison Phillips and daughter.
Lucern were callers in Watervifle
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

ing and her stick to- itiveness won
for her many a point. She spoke of
the wonderful opportunities to study
ferns here as they grow by our very
doors.
The study of ferns will lead to the
unblazed portions of the forest as
we'll as the beaten trail. to the tang
led thickets and the swampy bogs.
The choicest retreats are open to the
nature student
Mrs. Grant who has passed several
seasons, at different times, in Europe
told of the plant life there and the
beautiful country scenes.
In the fall Mr.. Parlin, who recently
lectured to the Club plans to send
them a collection of lichens, MOSES,
ETC., for their use in persuing the
studies of these forms of plant life.
Next week the Club will meet at
the Congregational Church at two
O'Clock on the afternoon of the twen-
tieth for a short hike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Miss Eva Moody is the guest Of
Miss Ada Moulton in Portland.
Mrs. o. l.. Parkman and son Alfred
OF Lynn, Mass, who are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Parkman are to-
oay attending a reunion of the Park
man family at Palermo. They were
ccompanied by Miss Evelyn Park
man.
Miss Halle Harrison Of Augusta is
the guest of Mys. Abbie Edwards.
Mrs. Frank Tappan entertained at
a dinner party Thursday evening,
Miss Virginia Truel, Miss Madeline
Riley, Miss Dixie Maxon. Miss Trina
Riley, Miss Esther RowelI, Jesse
Stern, Albert Hastings, Abe Bash
WITT, Herbert Thompkins and Bern
ard Lawry. Dancing was enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Ball, who have
been visiting their niece, Mrs. r. c.
Bates, have gone to Auburn, where
they will visit relatives before re-
turning to their home in Evertt,
Mass.
Miss Gwndolyn Brown and Miss
Regena Curtis are visiting in Wilton.
Mrs. Edward Howard of Augusta
Is visiting her sister. Mrs. J "A. Wy
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Brown have
been called to Lowell, Mass, by the
death of a relative.
Mrs. Nellie Moffatt. Miss May Nor
cross and Mrs. James Wellman at
tended the Monmouth Academy re-
union Wednesday.
Amos Wheeler Of East Somerville,
Mass. is in town and will pass the
rest of the season with her family
at their cottage at BearceS Landing.
Mrs. Dora Wells OF Augusta was
the guest Thursday of her aunt, Mrs.
J. A. Wyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. n. McIlroy and
Miss Margaret McIlroy Of Lewiston
were visitors in town Wednesday.
Carol Towle is at home from
Texas having crossed the continent
by automobile. Mr.. Towle with his
father and mother. MFR. and Mrs.
Charles Towle, and Maurice Towle
are guests Of Clifford Towle in Exc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
Nature Study Entertained by Mrs.
Rogers

On Wednesday, Lugust 18th The
Nature Study Club passed a wonder
full day with Mrs. Rogers at her most
attractive camp on the shore of Lake
Annabessacook. The guests for the
day were. Miss Lillian o. Eaton of
Wales, a noted fern collector, and
Mrs. Beals and Mrs. Thompson of the
Ball Bird Club Of Augusta, Mrs.
Grant of Arlington, Mass, and Mrs.
Stevens Of Bangor.
In the forenoon the students en-
joyed a tramp in the woods gathering
specimens for Miss Eaton's talk. in
the afternoon.
An excellent lunch was enjoyed at
noon. Hikers always truly enjoy sub
stantial repasts.
In the afternoon the party gathered
on Mrs. Rogers spacious veranda and
listened to an interesting talk by
Miss Eaton. She has in her fern her
barium specimens of all the ferns
listed in Gray's botany. sixth edition,
but two. Miss Eaton did not consider
herself a public speaker but said 1t
was easy to speak of that which we
loved, and the study Of ferns was
dear to her heart. She used Gray's
botany as guide and referred to
each fern In order as listed, telling of
her personal search in hunting for
each fern. She had made several
trips to Winthrop to re-establish the
station for the walking fern, CAMP
tosorus rhizophyllus. Her experiences
were as varied as they were interest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
WINTHROP CENTER

At the Winthrop Center Friends
church Sunday at 1880 A. M. the State
Christian Endeavor summer school
will attend in body. There will be a
preacher from the summer school fac
ulty. There will be no service at the
church Sunday evening as the conGre-
cation will attend the meeting at the
Y. M. c. A. camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
Rheumatism and Stomach
Troubles Gone, Says Port
land Man

IT have been repaid a dozen times
over in improved health for every
dollar l spent for Tanlac, and the
medicine is still building me up every
day." Is the striking statement of
Joseph DeSarne, 81 Fore ST.. Port
land, Maine.
Tanlac has driven pains from my
body that had troubled me for ten
years. Besides backache, which al
most killed me at times, l had rheu-
matte pains and swelling in my hands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
CARRIED NEWS
BACK TO TEXAS
Of His Discovery, in Maine Of
the Fruit Treatment

This is the way people 1nd out
about the wonders Of the new Fruit
Treatment. Someone tries Il and
gets well. Others are told--they try
II and tell others-which accounts
for the steadily growing demand
for "Fruit-a-tives." made Of the In
tensified juices of apples, oranges.
figs and prunes with tonics. Here II
how the gentleman from Houston,
Texas, learned Of Fruit
Some time ago, while In Portland.
Maine, was suffering from Indiges-
tion, Nervousness and Insomnia. A
friend there gave me some "Fruit-a-
tives." Continued treatment made
me feel so much better that I wish
everyone TO know. fruit a4tivesp a.
/ did-no other treatmeflt ever did
me 20 much good.s Q. ]. Mitchell.
25c and Soc q box At dealsrs--os
sent postpaid by Truit-a.tiyes La
tied, ogdsnsburs, N. Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

ter. n. II. for q few days. Mr.. Towle
is professor Of English In University
OF Texas.
The Martha Glass enjoyed a picnic
Friday at Lake Maranacook. There
was a good attendance. and q splen-
did time was enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Roberts were re-
cent guests in Livermore Falls.
Ralph Neal, Roland Norcross, Baroa-
ra Partridge, Esther Rowell and Doris
Brown are enjoying a.. trip to the
White Mountains.
Harry Douglas of Lewiston is visit
Ing his daughter, Mrs. L. c. Roberts.
Verne Ellis and Miss Pope of New
York are also visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Roberts.
Miss Thelma Gibbs Of Kents Hill IS
the guest of Miss Mary Pettingill.
Mrs. Herbert Moulton has returned
from a visit with Mrs. Alfred johnson
in Portland.
Friends of Mrs. Herbert Foster will
be pleased to learn ttot she is conva-
lescing rapidly from the surgical oper-
alton which she underwent Monday at
the Central Maine General Hospital in
Lewiston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry wadsworth ana
family, who have been guests for two
Edwin knight, have returned to their
home in Everett, Mass.
The Anti Can'ts We're entertained
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Evelyn
Godfrey. The young ladies worked for
their fair. The hostess served light
refreshments. The class will meet
Thursday of next week with Miss
Alice Spear.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reny Souci and
daughter Jeanette motored to Bear
/ Pond Friday.
Mrs. Edward Rose of Fayette was
recent guest of Mrs. Emma Richmond.
The Hewitt family reunion will be
held in Windsor Aug. 81. This is the
31st annual gathering <of the family
and it is expected there will be large
attendance of the family at the old
home of Charles Hewitt.
| Mrs. A. E. Houghton was business
visitor in Augusta Friday.
The company putting in the water
| works in town will finish laying the
! pipes OH Highland avenue and Pleas
ant street Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
TEN YEARS TROUBLE
GONE SAYS DeSARNE

and legs, my, circulation was poor.
feet always cold, nerves undone. my
stomach didn't feel right, had regu-
lar headaches and I was a discour-
aged man.
81 have never seen the equal OF
TanIac in my life. 1t has more than
doubled my appetite, my stomach
feels great and my general health is
so improved that | am like a new
man. cannot praise Tanlac en-
ough for what 1t has done and is
still doing for me-"
Tanlac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Accept no substitute. Over 40
Million bottles sold.
Tanlac Vegetable Pills, for consti-
patton made and recommended by the
manufacturers of TANLAC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

on Wednesday at their camp, THE
Little House of Dreams" on Lake
Maranacook.
Miss Thelma Gibbs has gone to Win
throp for the week end as the guest
of Miss Mary Pettengill.
A party of eight, consisting of Mr..
and Mrs. George Bowers and two little
sons and Mr.. and Mrs. George Bart
lett and son and daughter, all of Au-
burn, motored to the Hill on Monday
and were guests of Rev. and Mrs. A.
1. Oliver for dinner and the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
Orrin p. Ellis

Orrin P. Ellis died in this city.
Friday, aged 6S years. Mr.. Ellis
was born in Athol. Mass, the son of
Edwin and Lois (Wood) Ellis. He
IS survived by the wife, Lillian NJ.
Ellis; one brother, Edwin w. Ellis
or Gardiner, and sister, Mrs.
frank s. Parmenter of Athol. Mass.
Funeral services will be held Sunday
afternoon at 9 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

land convention; also the presidents
speech of acceptance. One member
OF the party reported that although
once in a while the listeners would
be cut off for minute. they got the
greater part of the speech. and could
hear the applause. and the music
very plainly. The evening was one
OF great enjoyment to all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. Lambert will be the speaker
at the Saturday evening meeting of
the Salvation Army which will be
held in the auditorium at o'clock.
The company meeting will be held
Sunday afternoon at 2:15; the Young
Peoples Legion at & P. NJ, with
Elizabeth Corbett, speaker. Mr..
French Of Sidney will speak at the
Sunday evening service at s O'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
Republican Town Committee

On Thursday evening the Win
slow Republican town committee
met at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
L. Dean of Benton avenue, and en-
Joyed a most delightful evening. Az
ter q short business session. the
company turned their attention To
the radio, and heard the splendid
presentation speech by Frank w.
Mondeii, spokesman OF the Cleve-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Acelbert Sands and daughter
Flossie. and son Vernie. Of 5 Winter
street, will leave this morning for
Salisbury Beach, where they will
visit Mr.. Sands sister, Mrs. Otis
Atherton and family for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
LOCAL NOTICE

Upright piano for sale, $3.50. Ma
hogany office desk and chair. $4,000
All in good condition. Mrs. Kimball
IL Summer ST.. Winthrop, Me.
Aug Is DIT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Pascal Brann. who has been visit
,ng for the summer with his mother.
MRS FELTON,. of Somerville, Mass,
returned Friday to this city. The
sa'ier part OF next week Pascal. with
aS father. X. NJ. Brann, and his
..o'her, Lloyd. who is now employed
- the Hillside camps in Belgrade.
VIII leave for an automobile trip
through the White Mountains and
Me northern part of the state of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Miss Jean Greig is in Montreal
Enjoying a weeks vacation as the
guest OF relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Frederick s. Jones OF Swampscott.
MASS, and Frederick a. Jones, OF
worcester, Mass. arrived Friday
night In this city for visit with
Vierk Of Courts Charles Jones, the
Mther of Frederick s. Jones and
stother of Frederick A. Jones. Mrs.
frederick s. Jones and their little
s9n' Frederick S. Jones, Jr., are now
MS'ting in this city with Mr.. and
Nfs. Charles Iones
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Miss Helen Nye is at Five Islands
where she Ia enjoying several days
Is the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. william z. Pickett OF
Wyman street will leave Sunday
for Old, Orchard. where they will en-
Joy two weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Rev. Ralph F. Lowe of the Green
treet Methodist church will preach
a. the Methodist church at North
Augusta, Sunday afternoon a 2:SO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mrs. J. w. Morse and daughter.
Marjorie of Milo are in the city.
icing called here by the illness of
Mrs. Morse's father, E. b. Fisher.
Prospect street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

The members OF the Foresters OF
America are asked to meet this Sat
Ssroay afternoon, . o'clock, at the
knowlton and Hewins funeral home.
attend the funeral of the late
Brother Iarrahea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Albert Tregambo, n conductor on
The Androscoggin and Kennebec rail-
road Is enjoying n weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Ernest l.. Parkman of Portland
vas a business visitor Friday at the
court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

DR.. and Mrs. l.. d. Bristol Of Olean.
\. Y. were guests Of Mrs. Della
Moore, s1s Weston street. Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

G. J. Calvin of Bath, Federal In
spector, was business caller, Fri
Day In the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
KENT'S HILL
Shower For Bride To Ne

Miss Hannie Palmer of Kents Hill
was very much surprised Wednesday
evening when, calling with her sister
at the home of Mrs. Maynard Dow,
she found friends gathered there to
meet her. The occasion was a kitchen
shower in honor of Miss Palmer's op.
preaching marriage. to Boynton Pierce
of Maiden. Mass.
The early part Of the evening was
passed in playing games. Then the
hostess ushered her guests into the
dining room. beautifully decorated in
pink and white, where delicious re-
freshments were served. The crown
ing feature of the refreshments was
the brides cake, which decorated with
miniature bride and groom and the
initials of the engaged couple, held a
prominent place on the table. Much
merriment was caused at finding the
ring. thimble and money, which had
been concealed in the cake.
After the refreshments had been
served packages were presented
to Miss Palmer and a generous
supply of articles needed in furnishing
the new kitchen were found.
Those present were: Miss Hannie
Palmer, the guest of honor, Mrs. Ed
ward Palmer. her mother, Mrs. Ellen
Macdonald. her grandmother, Miss FL
len Palmer and Miss Grace Palmer.
her sister. Mrs. Charles Taylor, Mrs
Alfred Adams, Mrs. Samuel Fogs of
Readfield Corner, Miss Edith Newsome
Of st. Louis. Mo-, Misses Mildred Rus
sell. Emma Strcut, Mae Cole, Hazel
Gibbs, Thelma Gibbs. Ruth Frecker.
Mrs. Joseph Vonyik. Mrs. Walter Akers
and the hostess, Mrs. Maynard Dow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wiley and two
little sons. Paul and Walter, Jr., are
visiting Mr.. Willey's parents in Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Z, L. Peacock OF Waterville was a
business visitor Friday in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wiley and two
little sons. Paul and Walter, Jr., are
visiting Mr.. Willey's parents in Island
Falls. Me.
Mr. and Mrs. H. NJ Gibbs were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. B. v. Smith
Imperial Valley press., 1924-10-14
ROUND-THE-W0RLD THRILLS

1T was expected that the American round-the-
world fliers would complete their trip successfully.
Such elaborate preparations had been made to aid
them and to them if anything went wrong that
quality o the had been lost 1t develops how
ever that there considerable danger and thrill and
romantic adventure in the undertaking after all.
Lieut. Wade reports that the most interesting part
OF the trip to him the crossing of the Taurus
mountains in Asia Minor, where the machines had TO
the planes nearly touching the Sides and with heavy
clouds hanging overhead, while rushing torrent foam
ed beneath them.
Lieuts Nelson and Harding found it thrilling to
pieces Of metal and piston rings fly out of the
hauSt pipe when exhaust valve guide broke while
they the Sind desert So miles from Karachl,
India. In the face Of such circumstances they admit
they "a little uneasy, due to the fact that the
country 600C feet below nothing but rough, sandy
desert in all directions and forced landing on the
rolling, hy and cactusintested sands would probably
wreck the plane
In French Indo-China, while passing along the
edge OF a monsoon, Leuts. Smith and Arnold found
themselves saved from ennui by the sudden appear
ance Of smoke pouring out Of their engine. Whne
Smith was making the necessary landing, Arnold sez-
ed a fire extinguisher, climbed out Of his cockpit,
scrambled the struts of the plane despite heavy
gale, and got down to the bottom of the engine. He
had the fire out promptly upon aghting even before
Smith had climbed out of his seat broken part was
replaced by a brought so miles overland on
donkeys back.
And so it goes through raging billiards. in regions
of everlasting ice scorchng deserts and across
great seas. The American people glad these men
are safely back again, they glad that Americans
made the first flight circling the globe The length or
individual hops the actual flying time, the number of
gallons Of oil and gasoline consumed and all that,
important Of course But tell more about the
things which gave these brave adyenurers occasion
al 'kick."