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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-13
BOWLING

san Autouio's team to the annual
American Bowling Congress tourna meas.
which IS in fun blast on - alleys IL
Chicago. with some 10. GOO hovlcrs sched-
ulrd to compete on the six weeks pro-
gram. viii leave here FOR tn, windy
city Friday morning. The san Antoniaus
are scheduled so roll Monday and Tues
day, March I, ana IS, the five-man team
on Monday ana the doubles and singles
the next day.
Pat Thomas captains the local team.
other members are Eddie Eohr. Lee
Evans. l.. !. Eyhorn. Fred WcnderburG.
Freddie Meyers. doe" Thrailkill and
Dave Lehr plan 10 accomp@n= the team.
Thomas VIII pair with Kohr in dou5lc'.
Evans with Eyhorn and WCndeburg with
Meyers. The five-man team will ncc
Thomas. Kohr, Evans, Eyhorn and
Wendehur-.
city represented AT the big \. e. {. meet.
The bowlers intend to represent the city
properly and. in action. will wear sum
mory white duds from head to foot
shoes socks. trousers, shirts anu hats
Across the shirts in red letters will be
From Sunny san Antonio When
they're not smashing pins. the local
bowlers will he distributing literature
pointing out san Antonio's advantages
as a tourist center.
Chicago. March l3.-The American
bowling Congress tournament enters -
final fortnight OF play today. with pos
Sibilities OF fewer and fewer changes
in the list Of the first ten standings.
\ score OF more than 3l0O is necessary
10 ciinch first place in the five-mau
event. tournament followers believe. and
the mark OF 1904 in the doubles. set by
Dolan-Hill of Minneapolis. is expected
to stand :he wear and tear OF many
more days of competition. The s2S
WORLDS record total set by Kair in the
singles bids fair 10 come through the
competition unscathed. bowling fans
think.
Wisconsin and Illinois bowlers are in
the majority in todayS singles and
doubles pay. In the five-man event
teams will roll from Wheaton. Ill: st.
Paul Mimi; Milwaukee. Wis: Canton.
Ohio; Dunkirk, y. Y, and Chicago.
The Guerra Funeral Directors still
lead the Commercial Handicap League
nv five games The standing.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-13

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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-13

scores W edne
Hansen.
Evening star., 1924-10-08

before the congress. He condemned
wrongdoing in the business and said
that because in the earlier days of the
industry larger companies resorted to
any method to stifie competition and
crush smaller companies. the industry
had come into bad repute with the
public.
He said that under present condi-
tions there are only few bad
boys In the industry and that only
as the industry itself fails to work
for the punishment OF these bad
boys can the industry be held to
blame for the public attitude of dis
trust toward it."
Evening star., 1924-10-08
ATTORNEY IS HELD
RUM SHIP CAPTIVE
Testifies Officers Threatened
to Kill Him for Protesting
Smuggling.
Ry the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MONTREAL, October S.-A tale of
being held captive for three weeks
on the British schooner Lutzen and of
GERS on penalty of being shot full of
holes and fed to the fish" was told
yesterday by J. M Isaacs. Winni-
peg attorney, in the court of the
kings bench where Capt. Samuel Z.
Ford is on trial tor piracy of the
ships cargo of 4.300 cases of liquor.
lsaacs said that he and Jack Nj.
Morris. Montreal furrier. who testi-
fled earlier in the day. shipped as
supcrcargoes on the schooner October
.. 1923. from St. John, New Bruins
wick, for Bermuda.
Beaten for Protesting.
When the vessel lined up in rum
row off New York harbor. Isaacs tes-
titled that he and his friend, forced
to pose as ships officers. assisted in
dispo: ing of the liquor cargo to rum
runners at SIS case. 81 below the
market price" His protests, he
said. were answered with threats,
beatings and Imprisonment in the YES
sells chain locker.
At Bermuda, Morris testified, he
was forced to report to the registrar
of shipping that "everything was
OK" The liquor. Norman Adilman,
OF Montreal testified was owned by
the sydney Wine and Spirit Company
and DIR. Thorn of Winnipeg
Frank Hoffman, who styIed himself
as New York broker" until he
admitted he was a liquor dealer. was
called to the stand for the defense.
He testified that he boarded the
IutZen off rum row and was told to
see Adilman in New York about buy
ing the liquor cargo.
Later, Hoffman said, he returned
and took liquor from the LutZen, the
operations being supervised by two
supercargOes. Isaacs and Morris.
Pirates Stole Watch.
Isaacs said. however. that the
Pilates wc.e so disappointed i'll not
receiving higher price for the
make up for some of the loss.
Max jerome Fta1f, vino is on trial
for piracy at Brest, France, shipped
on the Lutzen as supercargo on the
trip previous to the one referred to
by 1SaacS and Morris, Fred Hansen,
second engineer of the schooner, tes-
titled.
Hansen's testimony in behalf of
Capt. Ford led the prosecution to
demand his arrest. The court re-
served decision on the request, after
defense counsel argued that other
defense witnesses would refuse to
appear If there was danger of incrim-
mating themselves.
Evening star., 1924-10-08
URGES LESS SPEED
FOR GAS INDUSTRY
George Otis Smith Says Petroleum
Business Is in Frenzy of Ex-
ploitation.
Br tie Associated Pres

BY the Associated Press.
TULSA, Okla, October S.--Declar-
ing that the petroleum industry is in a
frenzy Of exploitation" George Otis
Smith, director of the United States
Geological Survey, told the Interna-
tional Petroleum Congress yesterday
that the first thing needed to make
the industry safe for investors, oper-
ators and consumers lis less speed
and more return
"A blind faith that demand will
overtake supply. that prices will at
least equal costs, that profits will re-
ward perseverance, is the only trace
Of sanity underneath the delirium that
is everywhere seen in the hunt for
OIL" he said.
Tracing the rapid progress of the
industry" Mr.. Smith said that such
rapid progress with the consequent
rapid exhaustion OF pool after pool,
and district after district has been
The pace that only the very strong
md the very lucky could stand. The
outstanding need today, then, is to
substitute thrift for waste"
United States Senator ]. w. Har-
reid came to the defense of the oil in
dustry, as such, in another address
Evening star., 1924-10-08
FORM THEATER CHAIN,
Stanley Company to Operate Six on
Atlantic Seaboard.

PHILADELPHIA, October S-The
Stanley Company of America, a mo-
tion picture exhibiting concern, an
nounced last night that it had taken
over the active management of six
Legitimate" theaters, three in this
city and one each in Atlantic City,
Pittsburgh and Baltimore. They in
clude the Nixon, in Pittsburgh, and
the Ford in Baltimore.
Jules E. Mastbaum, president of the
company, said there would be no
change in the policy of any of the
houses
Evening star., 1924-10-08
SLAYER IN THIRD TRIAL.
Woman Twice Escapes Conviction
of Murder.

MIDDLETOWN, Conn, October s.
Mrs. Johanna Tell, self-confessed
slayer of her employer, Charles +.
Blair of Killingworth. on April last
faced a jury in Middlesex Superior
Court yesterday on a charge of man.
slaughter. Twice a grand jury has
failed to bring in a true bill OF
murder against her. She pleaded not
guilty.
Charles F.. Armstrong, New York
detective sergeant, told Of confess
sion made by Mrs. Tell on April 10
Sergeant Armstrong said that Mrs.
Tell told of how she had shot Blair
and then hidden the body in pit at
the farm. She drew diagram on a
piece of paper. the witness said and
that this led to the finding of the
body.
Evening star., 1924-10-08
Florida Negro Dies in Chair

RAIFORD, Fla, October s.-Frank
Johnson, negro. was electrocuted at the
State prison farm here at 2:44 o'clock
yesterday afternoon for the murder of
Atley b. Terrell at Jacksonville last De-
cember johnson was the first man to
be executed by electrocution in Florida.
Evening star., 1924-10-08
Union g Miii: s:uIr74c

Perfect. hlcached rihhpd
suit, light fleece back. sizes
to l3 years for boys or
girls.
Evening star., 1924-10-08
5Sc Flannel On
RLOOMERS CJC

Women 5 striped outing
flannel bloomers. reinforced
seat. elastic waist and knee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
Drops 21,5OO Feet
For Record Jump
by Way Parachute

San Antonio, Tex, Feb. 2I-His
fingers so numbed by cold that his
hands had to be placed on the rip
cord of his parachute, Corporal G..
Eugene Conrad of Kelly Field today
stepped from an airplane at an alti-
tude of q 500 feet and landing safe
ly, establishing what is believed to
be a record. Lieutenant Leland >.
Andrews, of Kelly Field, is also
thought to have made worlds
record for airplanes not equipped
with supercharges when he pilotod
the 400 horsepoWer, Liberty motored
DE Haviland airplane to that height.
Corporal Conrad landed in an al
ley in the residence district 20 min
utes after the jump.
The trip from Kelly Field started
at 1895 A. NJ. and two hours and 10
miutesn later the highest altitude
obtaiable by the De Haviland was
reached.
Corporal Conrad climbed into the
front seat occupied by Lieutenant
Andrews, to warm his hands from the
heat of the motor. Lieutenant An
drews placed Corporal Conrad's
hands upon the rip cord and the lat
ter jumped. He estimated that 1t
was about eight seconds after he
left the ship before he attempted to
pull the rip cord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

this play was very strong, every
member knew his or her part
thoroughly and all worked together
to make it a great success. In the
afternoon it was given before a
group of about 200 people, and with
the confidence born of a first per-
Torrance that had proved a decided
success. the show was repeated In
the evening with even more pep and
enthusiasm. than at the first per-
Torrance. The play was directed by
Mrs. Lewis l.. johnson of the Cony
faculty and was a credit to her
work.
In the afternoon before and after
the play and at the intermission,
several delightful musical selections
were rendered by the high school
orchestra of 10 pieces under the
leadership of Miss Gertrude Thorne.
the instructor of music for the pub
lie schools of the city. The orches-
ira has attained surprising degree
of perfection and the numbers were
very pleasing. The following seiec-
tons were rendered.: Defend
America" Hadley; Spanish Dance
Engelman: Lee Adieux." Sarasate;
Sixth Hungarian Dance" Brahms;
"Minuet in g." Beethoven.
In the evening the music for the
play as well as for the annual Chiz-
zle WHILE ball which followed was
rendered by Douglas orchestra OF
eight pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
Supper And Program At
Meeting Junior Department
Methodist Church Friday

The meeting OF Junior department
OF the Green street Methodist church,
will be held Friday evening, at the
church parlors. A super will be serv-
ed to the members and their parents
at 6.1b. After the super the following
program will be presented:
Chorus by the department.: greet
ings by Alma Stafford: piano solo.
Rachel Maddocks: exhibition Of class
work. Marion Parker: recitation. Da-
vid White; violin solo, Hugh Tribou;
violin solo. Elizabeth White: recita- :
ton. Launcelot Cooper; recitation,
Ruth Fifeld: recitation. Herbert
Chapman: recitation, Barbara Frost;
song, Anna and Billy Smith: recita-
tion. Diamond Howard: recitation,
Ruth Keller: song, Josephine Peters:
recitation. Billy Smith; recitation,
Virginia Tribou; chorus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
day meeting the Town report will be
discussed

The Nature Study club spent an
interesting afternoon it'll Mrs. East
man on Tuesday. The roll call was
Birds We Are Entertaining" and
twenty different birds were reported.
One student had seen and heard a
robin on Monday, another had seen
and heard the meadow larks. Doubt
less these birds have been near us
all winter although there Is q north
ward movement among our migra-
tory birds and next month. weather
permitting. will find many Of them
returning TO us.
Mrs. Pitman read paper on birds.
turning back the pages Of history
and relating the parts birds have
taken In art, literature and legend,
and of their help to mankind. Know
the birds we will better appreciate
their beautiful colors, their sweet
songs and charming ways.
Mrs. Holt read "The Anglers Re-
yetlle" by Henry Van Dyke which
impersonates the songs of the robin.
blusbird. Maryland yellow throat and
brown tbrasher. Helen Pitman fol-
loed reading the reports OF the club
for the year just past.
A book containing pressed flowers
Bhtu$Itu iEUIH all over the WOFfu
and many beautiful ferns including
some rare and delicate specimens
from the Sandwich islands was
loaned to the club for this meeting.
A letter was read from Rev. George
Tilton, author of the Fern Lovers
Companion" telling of his plans to
spend a day with the club when the
season opens for study Of ferns,
This Will be . wonderful opportunity
for the Students to meet this ardent
lover Of the great out Of doors.
The hostess had made plans for
her guests and after the program
served an enjoyable lunch.
Mrs. Eastman has many mounted
Of moths, buftsrflies and
beetles native to Winthrop,
The club will meet on Tuesday,
March II, with Mrs. Sargent.
The Inocking bird that came to
on the Aftesnth of last
November has succumbed TO the cold.
He was found near the feeding sta
ton.
Bird houses erected and put up
cow will be more sure Of tenants the
.orning season as birds like weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
Brunswick Committee
Of Twelve Agree
On Budget Figures

Especial TO the Kennebec JournaD
Brunswick, Feb. 2S-The commit
tee of Twelve held it's annual SEES
sion tonight to discuss the appropri-
atoms to be made by the town at the
annual meeting next Monday.
The committee recommended the
raising of $127,103.5S which is al
most identical with the amount
raised last year. An increase of 81
600 in the school department, making
a total of $4,000 and 500 for super
intendent and committee. making a
total of $4,000 was also recommend
ed.
New appropriations recommended
were: $4,000 for purchase of clock for
tower in town building; $4,000 to
continue concrete surfacing to
Maine street southerly; $4,000 for
concrete sidewalks; $1,000 for i'm
provement of Middle street; $1,000
for Jordan avenue; $1,000 for Casco
road. Slight increases were made in
the police department and general
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
Augusta People
Can Profit by This

A society woman had stomach
trouble so bad everything she ate
soured and formed gas. Adlerika
helped her the first day. Most med
icines act only on lower bowel but
Adlerika acts on BOTH upper and
Tower bowel and removes all gasses
and poisons. Brings out matter you
Helps any case gas on the stomach
in TEN minutes.
For sale by leading druggists
everywhere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
4. &k. TO INSTALL :
new SYSTEM Of
FARE COLLECTION

New fare registers are being INSTALL
ed on the main line cars of the An
droscoggin & Kennebec Railroad and
when all are installed a new system
Of fare collections will be inaugurated
These registers, which work much like
a cash register. register the number OF
fares paid by passenger at the time
the passenger enters the car. and at the
same time the passenger receives a
check which bears upon 1t the NUM-
Der Of fares paid. Upon leaving the
car these checks are to be presented
to the motorman, who is thus able to
tell that the passenger has paid the
right amount.
After this system has been started
the main line cars running between
Watervtlle and Lewiston will be oper-
ated by one man, with the exception
Of the distance between Crawfords sid
ing and Augusta and between Sabattus
and lewiston, where an extra man Will
assist.
This method OF fare collection 10 IN
use in many Of the larger cities OF
Connecticut. Massachusetts, and Rhode
Island. and is expected to prove very
efficient here. The operator of the car
has a dial before him which bears the
ntllnbers from one to 10, and by turn
INK the atAR" W Sho F'NfS-
number before registering the fare. the
number OF fares paid by the passenger
10 registered on the dial. At the same
time the slip for the passenger Is prop-
erly marked. Each slip bears an an
nouncement that II must be returned
to the motorman when leaving the car.
The registers are about Is inches
long and ~ inches deep. of gun metal.
They simply register the number OF
fares paid, and nothing else. They are
nearly all installed now and this sys-
tenn will DO put into operation within
: very few days. A representative OF
the company which makes them has
been In the city for several days i'm
structing the motornien in the proper
operation Of the registers so that when
they take over q car equipped with the
new system they will not be at loss as
to the proper way to operate II.
The system will only be installed On
the main line cars. and the cars On
the branch lines will continue upon the
present system This will practically
nut the entire Androsccggin & kenne-
bee Railroad upon ons-man car basis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
Pupils Mrs. Noyes at
Augusta House PARTY

Mrs. Noyes' dancing classes enjoyed
a pleasant party at the Augusta House
Wednesday afternoon. There were
many guests who watched with inter-
est the class work of the children.
Edith Milliken won a prize for the
pest attention in her class during the
second term. Each child was present.
ed with favor and ice cream. Misses
Myrtle Varnum and Josephine Peters
interpreted two solos dances very ar
tistically.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28
Jail Inmates See
Movie Given by
Salvation Army

A motion picture show was given
Mt the jail Wednesday evening by the
Salvation army, the main film being
'"rhe Inner Man" Their weekly shows
which have just been resumed, have
been made possible by the generosity
OF Hon, e. s. Hichborn. Tonight at
the Salvation army hall there will be
given a musical program by the Law
renee family and members of the
Sunday school. Prizes Will be dis
tributed for regular attendance in the
form of Bibles and other books.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

The Woman's Christian Temper
ence Union will meet at the assembly
hall at the Y. M. G. A. building Fri
day afternoon at ESQ o'5clock. Fol-
lowing the business session the pro-
gram will be in charge of Miss Carrie
Bradford, and the subject will be
Frances willard. All interested are
cordially invited to attend,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

Grand Commander McKenney and
other grand lodge officers were pres :
ent and made instructive remarks at
the regular meeting Of Morrill, Com
mandery. United Order of the Golden
Cross, which was held Tuesday even
ing. A class of candidate were init =
ated by the degree team from Halo
well In very pleasing manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

Richard Martin. formerly located at
the Augusta Y. M. c. A. who IL at the
present time Boys Secretary at the
Auburn "Y''. II a visitor in this city
and attended Chizzle While Fair. Mr..
Martin IN being entertained by w.
Harlow Bradford at his home on Bur-
leigh street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

Preparations are practically COM
plete for the whist to be given tonight
at Legion hall by the Ladies' Auxiliary
Of James r. Fitzgerald Post. Those
who planned to supply cake should
bring their Offering early. and those
who are planning tables should inform
the committee by noon today,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

Munich, Bavaria, Feb 27-(By A.
P.)-Herr Poehner, former chief of
police of Bavaria. one of the defend
ants in the November "putsch"
trial gave testimony today. making
no attempt TO conceal his enmity to
the government and his share in the
plot TO overthrow it. ~ q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

A still alarm at $40 Wednesday
morning called the truck from the
Hartford fire station to the William
E. Williamson residence at 81 Green
street for fire in the chimney. Two
small chemicals were used to extin-
guish the blaze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

Harry e. Farnham. formerly Of
this city. now q director with the
John B. Rogers Producing Co.. Is
now in Paris. ILL.,, where he II d.
recting Kathleen" under the aus
pices OF the American Legion, to be
presented March 5 and 9. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

stained houses better than those re.
tanning the odor of paint and new
ness.
The Ladies' Social Circle Of the
East Readfield Methodist church
were entertained In Winthrop We'd
nesday by Rev. and Mrs. p. J. Cliff
ford. Among those from Readfield
were Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Bovine, Mrs.
Alice Dudley, Mrs. Belle Mace, Mrs.
Mabel Gordon. Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs.
Srout, Mrs. Grimes, Mrs. Newcomb,
Mrs. Lena McKennsy, Mrs. Lena
and Mrs. Alice Mace. A most ex.
celient dinner was served at noon,
The day proved to be one of the fin.
est Of the winter, and the company
returned home 'pronouncing It one %
the pleasantest meetings of the East
Readfeld Social Circle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Gay and Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Gay and two child
len, Leonard Cotton, are passing
the winter ct Chapman's mill in Mt.
Vernon, where there IL much lumber
ing. Mrs. Leonard Cotton II pass
ing the winter with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Bovine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

Surprise Party
Mrs. Lester Emery held surprise
, birthday party at the home of Mrs.
n. +. Pert. Friday. Feb. %, at Z
p. NJ, for Lloyd CASTOR ard Ernest
Pert. The table was prettily dec
Grated, streamers from ceiling TO
four corners of the table and loops
all around the table. Two cakes
for Master Lloyd with appropriate
number of candles. also cake with
seven candles for Master Ernest.
Children formed ring around the
table. Candles were lighted, then
the guests of honor were ushered
into the room to be greeted with
good wishes and birthday surprise.
Candles were blown out and children
played various games tiE late
hour. The candles were again light
ed and cakes cut by their happy
owners. Cocoa and cakes were sery-
ed. assisted by the Misses Helen Cas-
ton and Ida Dodge. After refresh
ments music was enjoyed by all.
Master Lloyd CASTOR was very
much pleased with his party. stating
1t was bis first real surprise party.
Little Ernest Pert was also delight
ed to have SO many children to play
with. There were 30 present, IA be-
ing schoolmates OF both. Those
present were: Ida Rodge. Myrtle
BODICE. Lota BODICE, Harold and FL
wyn Bodge: Helen. Eleanor and Roy
CASTOR. Jim and Edward Burns.
Harold Moves, Richard CASTOR. Mr..
and Mrs. Lester Emery. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert CASTOR. Albert Castor, Miss
Pinkham. Mr.. and Mrs. Pert
EORTH-Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cor
don passed last week in Wayne, where
they intend to make their home. They
will move their family and household
goods over there very soon.- They will
be greatly missed by their friends and
neighbors in this place.
The supper and entertainment given
by the Kings Daughters at the Pitts
ton Grange hall Saturday evening was
a success both financially and socially
All those attending from this place re-
PORTED a good time.
The next meeting Of the Kings
Daughters will be held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jones Feb. 20. The
program will be on the lives Of George
Washington and Woodrow Wilson. All
members are requested to be present
and be prepared with something for
the program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-28

Miss Grace Gilcrease Of this city
left Wednesday morning for North
Belgrade where she will visit for
few days with her sister. Mrs. Leslie
Damron.