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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Southern Manchuria
To Be Electrified

Seoul, Korea, Dec. 1S-(A. =. by
MaiD--A scheme to electrify the
whole Of south Manchurla is under
contemplation by the South Man
churian Railway company. which ad-
ministers n great stretch of very rich
territory in what is known az tho
railway zone. Engineers investigat-
ing the source of the Yalu river
have discovered 100 miles north OF
Antung n drop in the river from
which, 1t Is estimated. 100000 kll0-
watts of electricity can be generated.
The intention is not only 10 supply
light, heat and power. including that
to electrify the railway itself, but TO
use the power In the development Of
agriculture. ...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Royal Family Critic
Defends Writings

Berlin, Jan. 10. CA. +. by MaiD--
! in spite of his ostraclsm by his own
family and all officers OF the old Ger
man amy. Count Zedlitz- Truet2sch-
Ter says he is still convinced that he
was right in publishing his book,
Twelve Years of Life at the Kaiser's
Court" which created so much eX-
cItcment among families which were
associated with the imperial house.
The count says he wrote the book
with the intention that 1t he not
printed until 1870. and caused II to he
sealed with instructions that it be
held until that date. But when the
former emperor published his
memoirs, and other officers and
statesmen printed books in violation
of old traditions. the count felt it
was his duty to bring out his book
and let ii confirm or deny the state
ments of other men concerning the
same period.
Il thought ii was fairer to stand
the storm my book might raise than
to force one of my sons to do So"
says the count. Whoever reads my
book without prejudice will realize
that 7 have no desire for sensation.
but simply wish to serve my coun-
try. be it republic or monarchy, by
rersuadfng men to speak their con-
victions and not TO belle them be-
cause of personal advantages. as did
many of the officials about the en-
porer."
To the men who boycott him be-
cause of the book which put linden
burg and many other prominent fig
ures in the light of cringing, fawning
sycophants in the presence of the
former emperor, Count Zedlitz-
Truetzschler says: But you. my
friends, who now bar mo from
society. beware. The weapon you are
esing against me is most unethical.
1t may cause many in the future 10
he silent instead of telling the truth.
Not everyone is ready. as [ am, to
live and die alone"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Bloomfield Temple Meeting

Friday evening the semi-monthly
meeting OF the Bloomheld Temple.
Pythian Sisters. was held in Castle
hall and was the first meeting since in
staffation of new officers. Mrs. Vira
packard. the most excellent chief. pre-
sided.
An interesting feature OF the meet
Ing was the presentation of past
chiefs pins to Mrs. Nellie Durrell and
Mrs. Eliza Petty by Mrs. Helen
Knights. a past chief
n peanut hunt was enjoyed and
caused much merriment. The winner
Of the hunt and first prize offered was
Miss Fern Packard: second prize, Nell
Ito Humphrey. After the meeting and
social. delicious ices and waters were
served. The next meeting will occur
On the second Friday in February and
the following committee will have
charge Of the refreshments: Mrs. Nell
lie Durrell. Mrs. Helen Knight and
Mrs. Belle bona ldson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Expositior clo,ed sunday.

London, Jan. liza. p. by MaiD-
Because various religious bodies uni
ted IA protest. the British Empire
Exposition, to be held in the spring
VIII close its doors every Sunday
The argument advanced was tina:
the exposition will be largely an en-
tertainmen..
Gate receipts will be seriously af-
fected, as Sundays were counted on
to draw particularly large crowds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
APPEAL CASES AT
SUPREME COURT

The following is a list of the new
entries of appeal cases in the jan
uary term of the supreme court:
State IS. Damase. Bourke. aplt.;
state vs. Filfred Ciukey. aplt.; State
VI. Emil Gagnon. aplt: State vs.
Robert Kirkpatrick. aplt.: state vs.
Mary Packard. aplt.; State vs. Mrs.
william Poulin. apt: State vs.
WhitnIore Powers. apt; State vs.
William Siboid. aplt.: State vs.. Sal
Payiuski. ap1t.; State vs. Mrs. Will
liam Settler. apIt., Atty. Weeks;
State VS.. Maurise L. Small. aplt.
state vs.. Edward Lessier, aplt.; State
vs. Frank Weston. apt.
In each case the State Is repre-
scented By County Attorney James II.
Small OF North Arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Portland Island
Homes RanSacked

Portland. Me-. Jan. CA dozen
of the finest summer residences on
Great Diamond island have been en-
tered within a week by thieves, who
thoroughly ransacked the places and
departed With little of value. Police
believe that search for liquor in-
spired the breaks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Gartx Has No pivore..

Stettin. Jan. ga. p. by Mail)-
The little town of CARTE, near here,
claims the record In Germany for
married couples who have passed
their golden wedding anniversaries.
Within the last few months the
sixtieth anniversaries of q couples
OF Carte have been celebrated by
the principals and most of the 5000
population.
There has not been a divorce in
Carte. it is said. within the recoilec-
tion of the Oldest inhabitant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Mite Box Opening

Friday afternoon after school The
Kings Hcra Ida of the Centenary Meth
odist church held its mite box open
ing at the League room. Because OF
the storm and bad walking there was a
small attendance but the boxes brought
in and opened were found TO contain
an average OF over so cents each.
There are II more boxes to be brought
in. This money Will be sent to aid in
the schools in China and Japan. The
Kings Heralds are the children's So
ciety in the foreign missionary socie-
ties in the Methodist denomination.
Mrs. Nichols gave reading and some
Of the children gave exercises. Sand
witches. cake and hot chocolate were
served. The Kings Heralds arc di-
rected In their activities by Mrs. Harlie
Bishop. The AFFAIR was happy event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Water Street Property Sold

A trade was consummated Friday
afternoon whereby the Waterville
Motor Company of WaterSille with
branches in several towns become
the owners OF the property on the
south side of Water street owned by
John Little and occupied by Lagasse
as restaurant. the store occupied
as harness shop by George Il. Dow
and the garage in the rear occupied
by the Peoples Garage Company.
This transfer does not in any in
stance include the business operated
in the property. 1t is expected as
soon as the tenants are able to find
new location and move thereto that
the Waterville Motor Company will
begin remodelling and making the
store over into a modern automo-
bile sales room. The Skowhegan
branch will remain under the same
management as now. The managers
are George Rears and Dana T..
blanchard. This is an excellent To-
cation for an auto sales room and is
Just east OF the former locatiou of
the WaterviIle Motor Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Canary Carries Tunes

Santa Clara, Cal, Jan. 27--(By A.
P)--Mrs. Nye Farley. q singer liv-
ing in this vicinity. is SAID to have
tiained a 4-year-old canary bird to
whistle popular melodies.
Johnnie. the bird, is limited only by
the range OF his notes. according 10
report. Neighbors say he can repro
duce the air of Listen to the Mock
ing Bird" with the exception OF one
low note which he cannot reach.
Johnnie Is reputed to have several
ether tunes in his repertoire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Crystal Lodge, I. o. o. f. Officers In.
stalled

The officers of Crystal Lodge. l. o.
.. r, we're very ably Installed
Thursday evening by the following
corps OF officers: ID. d. G. NJ, John G.
Howes: q. NJ. William Currier; l..
D. 6. W, Oren Farnum; u. D q. S.
irving Packard. =. u. G. T.. George
McCurdr: D. y. G. :. Bert o.
Moody; D. ID. G.. s. Linwood Albee.
The officers installed were. y. g..
]. L d burlington; Y. G.. Johr
Mitchell; recording secretary, W. J.
Bonney: financial secretary. &. :.
Longfellow: treasurer. H. -. Wood
trustees, II. o: Williams. Thomas
Sinclair. II. l.. Keening. ianitor. II. l..
Pinkham: pianist. H. L. keening:
warden. l.. G.. Morton; conductor. IT.
win Drawn: chaplain. c. F. Kilbreth
Il. :. s., Alton Diamond: Il. :. y. G..
Walter StockfoTd: l.. y. e.. F. T..
Webb; inside fund. Anil La Nallee;
outside guard. Stanley Moore
A large number OF visitors were
present and fine banquet was serv-
ed following the ceremonies. After
dinner speeches followed, and a
smoke talk enjoyed.
The Tell Me Club me. Saturday
evening with Miss Aida Hayward.
Several substitutes were present The
hostess served light refreshments.
The club will meet next Friday eve
ming with Mrs. Marian Thomas.
Rev. p ]. Clifford. pastor OF the
Methodist church read his resigna-
ton at a meeting of the official
board Sunday to take effect March
18th. or April 1st. Mr.. Clifford has
been appointed chaplain at the Maine
State prison at ThonIaston.
The Anti Cant's held a most sue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Senator Reed Is
Out for Presidency

st. Louis, Jan. 26-United states
Senator James A. Reed is a candi-
date for the Democratic presidential
nomination. Ed Glenn Of Louisiana
Mo-. his 1922 primary campaign man
ager. announced this afternoon. the
announcement followed a conference
Reed held with large number OF
friends and supporters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
Birthday Party

Miss Edna Crawford. who was host
ess at the Skowheean Business and
Professional Girls Club room Friday
evening. was given happy party at
the rooms that evening in honor of hep
birthday. which was directed by her
sister, Mrs. Nellie C. Fortier. There
were about IS OF her friends in at
tendance and the evening was pleas
antly passed socially and playing
cards. There were several piano So
los and Miss Evelyn st. Ledger sang
a solo. Miss Crawford was presented
with handsome cedar chest by her
friends and many good wishes for hap
py returns OF the day. Delicious re-
freshments of assorted cake and ices
and a handsome birthday cake were
served. The party was a delightful
occasion for the guest of honor and
much enjoyed by the other guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
French Champagne in Berlin

Ecrlin. Jan. 10-One/of the odd
combinations brought about by the
Berlin attitude toward Paris Is that
of French champagne being DIS
played for sale in a wine shop Win
dow along with the sign mo goods
sold here TO French or Beleians."
,'he SIGNS appeared in nearly all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
WINTHROP
Helping Hand Glass Enjoy Party

Telping Fand class Enjoy PSrty
The Helping Hand Class enjoyed a
1910 party Friday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. T.. j. Clifford There
was good attendance ana a pleas
ant social time. The class elected
year: President, Mrs. La Verne Max
field; treasurer, Mrs. II. L. Foster;
secretary. Mrs. F. A. Yeaton.
Tuesday afternoon 1910 party
will be enjoyed at the home of Airs.
+. a. Ieaton.
Misses Jessie Thomas and E.lnor
Bishop We're at home from Lewiston
for the eek-end.
Mrs. Lillian Parker and daughter.
Doris OF Auburn. were guests the
last of the week of Mrs. Parker's
aunt, Mrs. Cora Alley. Miss Parker
is a member of the Edward Little
Junior High basketball team which
played at Winthrop Friday even
ing.
The, Winthrop High school boys
lost their basketball game Friday
evening at Norway by score Of 81
to >. The return game will be played
at Winthrop Town hall Friday even
ing of this week, and the boys hope
and expect to demonstrate the fact
that their skill at the game cannot
be judged by the showing they made
at Norway. The support of the
townspeoplc will be greatly appre-
ciated and all who go will have the
opportunity OF seeing one of the fas-
test high school teams in the State
for Norway High is making great
record this season.
L. r. Jones left yesterday for
few weeks trip to California.
Miss Beryl Bonney and Miss Viz
ginia Witridge of Auburn were week
end guests Of Miss Bonney's sister.
Mrs. Roswell Bates.
The winthrop Literary Club will
meet Monday evening win Mrs.
Margaret Foster.
The Ladies' Auction Club enjoyed
cover ed dish supper at the home
Of Mrs. Margaret Foster Saturday
evening, followed by cards. The sub
stitutes were Mrs Mabel Keene of
Quincy, Mass. and Mrs Ellie French.
Mrs. w. A. Whiting won the highest
score. and Mrs. Frank Barr the low
est. The club. will meet next Satur-
day evening with covered dish sup
per at O'Clock with Mrs. Alice PEN
uimau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
COUGH SO BAD THAT
HE SPAT BLOOD
Right Lung So Sore He Could
Not Lie on Right Side. b..

Mr.. Thomas Nickerson, formerly
Of ~ Flint street, tells how he was
cured OF o racking cough and sore
lungs by using Aliens Lung Healer;
He says: II had a bad case OF
pneumonia. which left me with an
awful cough. My right lung was 80
sore that ! could not lie on my rign,
side at all. When I had a bad speh
of coughing would spit up blood.
Having used Aliens Lung Heale,
before. I began to use 1t again ana
am thankful did. took three
and a half bottles and am glad 70
say I was entirely cured can y
say too much for 1t as a great inns
healer" r s7
Aliens Lung. Healer
Is sold in Augusta by John Coughiin'
II. j.. Goodrich: Beane's Drug STORE
Gardiner: YIN. Il. Quinn. Halloween
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28
For Colds, Grin or lnfIuen,a

BROMo QUlNINE Tablets. The box
bears the signature OF E. ". Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

The Bloomfield Christmas Club will
meet next Tuesday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. Lewis E. Dow. who was
the organizer Of The club. on Bloomfield
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-28

stores last January when French
troops occupied the Ruhr.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
TONG WAR SUSPECT
 IS NOT INDICTED
Hartford Jury Frees Yee Do Hong After Three-HOur Session

Hartford, Dcr. @0,-Aftor dc'ihor- ating three hours yesterday on cvi- Iencc offered bl the Hartford po- lice 10 conncct Tee Do Hong. now hold in Boston, charged with the murder of two Chinese hnro on No }ember 96 in. connection with the tong war the Xtraordinary grand jury failed 10 return an indictment against him. Immediately aftcr- ward, States Attorney Hugh N A. corn, expressed himself as satisfied with the conclusion Of the tury upon 'hc evidence and later said that ha would notify the attorney general of
 Massachusetts that SO far as the state of Connecticut is concerned. It is TO longer interested in trying Nce Do Hong.
 The chief witnesses included Dr. Henry x. Costello. Hartford lncdi- cal examiner prtccrve Sercrams Hallisey and MaIigan Of Hartfo.d. William Haskell of Manchester, who SOW a Chinaman, who answered the descriptions of Tee Do Hong, 1cc- ing from the scene Of the murder with q smoking revolver in his hand. Others Who'tcs'iiied wore Detective Lieutenant Frank Sautor, Detective S~regunts Lowe, Godfrey and IIeno. eham and Policeman Ravens and . RrioM.
 Hong Was to have appeared he fore Judge Thomas in the federal court hcr", hut his counsel explain 01 that he was being held in Boston without haI' on tho murder charge. Assistant United Sta'rs District A. 'orncy Cohrn asked that his bond he cajiod, Judge Thomas postponed lis doci"inn nnti) after he had learn 'd th" grand iury verdict and then decided 'o continue the Casr until January 1?. Hong is charged in th" ' nitC! States court with the viola 'ton Of tlt rarcntl0 laW.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
MUST 60 NAKED
BCnEalcsc Professor Says in no Other Way Can White Men Hope 10 COlonizc Tropics.

London, Dec, 3o,--Whita men and women must revert to Garden of Edon costumes if they are to be sHc- c,sslul in coIouizing tropical coun- tries, according 10 Professor J, F. Tyson of Borhampore, Bengal.
 If the European is to stand tropi- cal temperatures. says the rrofcs. ~or, he must get over his idea that tho c>rosurc Of naked skin IS inde- ..ut and he must follow tho ex- ample of the Indians who wear no .a'hinr ahoyc 'he waist or about :a" l-gs and feet.
 European clothing, Professor Fy- son maintains, intorferos with tho natural regulating action of the skin and makes it impossible for Euro- poans to endure troplcal climates for long.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
SI5o,000 FEE FOR
 DEFENSE LAWYERS
This Is What LeopOld.Loeb At-
 torneys Receive

Chicago, Dec 30. The lawyers 1 who saved Richard Loeb and Nathan. Leopold, Jr. from the gaIlows after they pleaded guilty 10 Kidnapping and killing Robert Franks will re- ceive S150,o0o. 1t became known to- day.
 Clarence Darrow. veteran criminal lawyer, and Benjamin and Walter Bachrach, brothers, will share the fee, though the proportion of di- vision has not been made public.
 The lawyers, 1t was stated, asked for s20o, 900 at the conclusion of the trial, and, though the Leopold fam Ny made no objection. the Loeb fam fly thought the amount excessive. After some discussion the sl5O,o00 was agreed upon.
 Mr. n1rrow, in Denver visiting his son, said Saturday an agreement ha ] tcen reached and would he submit ted 10 the Chi"nco '}ar association in accordance with the original plan that the association fix the amount
 Other expenses to the families of the two youths, serving life sentences in the Illinois state prison, were con- siderably moro than the amount Of attorneys foe. Four aienists who testified at the trial received s250 day for their services their teSti- mony disclosed, and ten or more ether medical men received up wards of $25,no0 for their parts In the case. Ii was made public today that Judge John R. Cavcrly. who sentenced Leopold and Loeb i'm mediately retired 10 hospital to recover from a breakdown, again is in q hospital for a rest until Janu- ary ).
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
FrancO-AieXican
 Pact Is Ratified

NoIyro City, Dee %o,-The French Minister. Joan pcri"r, and inc McAi- can Tor'lgn Secretary, Aaron Saouz yesterday "A'Nauc"l ratifjcations Of th" Franco.Amorjc2n claims conycn- tions for s'H.iHs tho damages guC. ('r"I hy rrenoh citizens during the r@Fo'u3onar" listVrbanc's here, Thr "on%on'ioAs arc similar to those now in force ~tNccn Mexico and the I..',I S'".-.
 The sr.@al Amcrican- -Mczicars ra.-a conn. .en- Is soariu,rd fn ".,' uoro 1a .sary 7 but v'l rot ," l.n forma. work .UII tha aruta} "@ 'aa Hmr.ra. ,;c 'rDeo O>tavio. wso
 $ .no"t.I '.e '''.r part os r.o 'unn'h.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
KENYA SAYS IT CAN
East African Parliament Votes to Cooperate With Rest Of Empire I or Three Years,
Tor Three Years,

Narobj, Kenya East Africa, Dee, @',-Thc national congress of East Africa, after q stormy session lasting two days, has decided 10 abandon the policy Of nou-cooperation for the next thrrc years in the hope of European rrcIprocity insurIng last jrg cooperation in the future.
 Tho congress agreed first. n an. rtpt i've nominated Indian srats m ,he legislative council; second, to pay the poll tax; thtrd, 10 aco.p, representation ou the Kru}a eAocu ti'" council; fourth, 10 accept mum- oN al roprcs' ntarion in 'h" p5opor- ion of five A>ja.ics to soyrn Euro- ncans. aad n.hly, 10 alflse '.. [ -au5a Indians 10 agrcn to 'h .umnot1ou of one Indan r'rrr- ~.utarivc ID tho IEanda loetzlaturo.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
ISLE TO BE RETURNED
Sprek of Land in Gulf of California, Used hS American coaline Station, Back to Mexico.
By The Associq,ed Prcss.

By The AssoUated ProyS
 Mexico City, bee 3o.--Thc return 10 Mexico Of the small island Of Pichiinque, in the Gulf of California which has long been used as d coal tng station for the American feet is expected soon, according 10 the Mexican foreign office.
 Permission 10 use the island waa first gi'"n by the mayor oi tho town Of La PaZ nearby and later con- tlrmed by rresndcut Bonito Juarcz. The Mexican senate, however. never ratified the permission and on this ground thc present government bases tts contention that PichiInque should be returned,
 A note 10 this effect was sent to Washington several days ago and a favorable reply Is anticipated within the next few days. The foreign office 1t is said, has already received verbal notification Of the United States de. sire to release i,s hold on the island, thus emphasizing it's friendly scnti- mcnts toward Mexico
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
REPORT DEATH DUE
 ID NATURAL CAUSE
McCGntoCk Investigation Not
 Yet Complete However
---- s--a --s-

Chicago. Dec. So.--Although the tncompIr,e report oc coroners chemists who examined 'ho vital oy-a0s Of William McCnntock, mil lioraire orphan was kept secret by Coroner tscar Wolf, it was reported today that the examination showed death resulted from natural causes.
 Five More Tests
 Five more tests remained to be made before the final report Friday. Certain phases Of the incomplete re- port, which, the coroner said, might ho Girrn wrong construction" pre- vented its being made public.
 While the chemists finished their work, William D. Shepherd, foster father Of the youth and heir 10 his estate, brought q development into th1 investigation with the announce. mnnt that the prohatod will Of Elm. ma Nelson McCHntock, mother of the boy was not the first she had made.
 tlN IT ''''l lD' v " lIlr I4' oblUs W lllCD made his wife co-guardan of young McClntock with Attorney A. r. RcIchmann, replaced will naming Mr. and Mrs, Shepherd as guardians and contrrring upon them sub stantial bcqucst. A copy Of the first will, he said, would be produced in connection with the legal action con- tcmpated against persons he said in- stigated the investigation of the death to lnjure him, Mrs, McClin- tock died sixteen years ago.
 To Seek Prosecution
 Shepherd said he expected 10 seek criminal indictments against persons n" believed responsible for circuIat- ing reports that his foster sons death was due 10 other than natural causes.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
Diyorces Fall Off;
 So Do Marriages

PhIla1"1V7Ia UoC. 30,--ThrrC 0a1 marked Icoro4s' in both mar ri1ges aHI suits TOT divorce III Phr-
 dolphia tHis ycar. FIguros ma1. public al city hall today show that -o far lc.577 marrlagc ncenses ha>" hcrn iss1cd, which Is l,5;2 loss than m 1923.
 Tacrc have been 2,@6o suits :or divorce flied aEalns' 242a last ycar. So far this year L763 dilorros ha'. acen granted. 122 more than in 1923. Many sIi,s begun in both years ar, sill pending.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
Poland Seeks Loan
 Of S60.000.000

Warsaw, Dec. o"--The presidon, 1as !ssGea a decree authorizing the ,aaHo't 10 roco'iaro a loan up 10 &''..n rno, IT." rla@a-y presidrn- r.. Ia-r4rs i@c.13J"g among others t.- r.s'-t 70 authorize 'ho cabinet 10 q r.s4ot .C-rs n.tE5lt approval O.: '.o dJet. expire with inc coming of '.o my year.
 Premier GrabsEi for some time 7as: has bern resotiatng for tic fotaIon in the tuited states of R loan s1org the uucs of the French and Be,elum issGrs.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-30
Cross Word Puzzles
 AmuSe the Insane

W0TC".for, Mass. DCc. @0.-Ihc molorn crossword puzz.e craze has s5pefscd'J checkers 10 a .arge cy- t,rt as a form of mental exercise among h. 'css acutnly tH patients a, the Worcester State hospital 1t became known todaN
 "Tha efforts of mental ext.cisc. svca as tae crossword pnzzc ar- 'o~'s. may prove 10 have a bcno- trial effect on those patients who .~. able 10 solve them" said Dr. Lewis R. HIl, assistant superin'cnd- ,at Of the institution.