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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
SHERIFF CUMMINGS VEHEMENTlY NAILS
ASAMASS OF LIES, REPORTS OF SPECIAL
LIBERTIES TO CERTAIN PRISONERS

Its q preposterous, fabrication
of malicious lies" was the emphatic
and somewhat heated declaration of
Sheriff Henry +. Cummings at the
Kennebec county Jail, Wednesday
evening, when it was called to his
attention that rumors were more or
less rampant about the streets of
Augusta, that extraordinary liber-
ties were being allowed certain priS-
oners, who have but recently taken
up their domicilc at the stone
house on the hill. as the result of
the rigid liquor law enforcement
program carried through here just
previous to the converting of the
Grand Jury for the September Ses-
sion.
THE whole thing is so absurd"
continued the high sheriff, that it
hardly seems necessary for me to
make any statement in denial. All
of the prisoners who are placed in
my care and custody at the county
Jail are. treated alike. regardless of
their previous social or business
status"
The stories which were rife and
which were of the widest sort were
given some credcnce by people who
heard them. The bill of particulars
which was shown to Sheriff Cum
mings and which occasioned the
Colorful and emphatic statement on
his part, was to the effect that two
of the prisoners who were st. fenced
for violations of the Eluor law at
the recent session of the Superior
court, were permitted to go to tn air
places of business days. to their
homes, and even to places of amuse-
ment. 1t was further alleged that in
these two cases, when the county
prisoners failed to return to the Jail
by 10 o'clock at night, they We're
locked out"
To many who heard the report this
latter would have been exceedingly
funny and occasioned unrestrained
laughter, had it not been that many
others apparently were taking the
story seriously
Sheriff Cummings stated last eve
ming that no prisoner was allowed
to leave the confines of the Jail, en-
cept on the matters of the greatest
urgency as when personal attend
ance was absolutely necessary to
complete some phase of legal trans
actions. or in the case of serious ILL
ness of some member of the prison.
er's family.
In those instances where prison.
er has been given permission to at
tend to some such urgent matter. it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Find Belgrade Man
Not Guilty On Charge
Saving Logs Not His

Acting under special provision
of the Maine statutes. Stephen Blais-
dell of Belgrade Depot appeared as
the complainant Wednesday in a
case against Alvin Sawyer of the
same place. in which 1t was alleged
that Sawyer in the operation of his
saw mill on the stream, appropriated
to his own use and sawed a num-
Der of logs which were the property
of Blaisdell. Attorney Burleigh Mar
tin OF this city represented the COM
plainant in the case, which was tried
before Judge Cony in municipal
court Wednesday morning.
After hearing considerable evil
dence in the case. Judge Cony found
Sawyer not guilty of the charge and
discharged tho respondent. The
penalty provided by statute for the
particular offense alleged is fine of
$40 for every log taken unlawfully.
The case of the prosecution was
to the effect that Of some 70 or 30
logs which were salvaged from the
bed OF the stream by Sawyer, seven
bore the mark of another owner and
had been identified by the mark.
In the defense Sawyer claimed
that he did not know that these So
called "sunken' logs were the prop
erty Of anyone or claimed by any
other owner. A brother Of the re-
spondent and another mill man from
Belgrade testified for Mr.. Sawyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Final Overhaul
Will Delay Air
Shin Shenandoah

Washington. Oct. departure Of
the naval air cruiser Shenandoah
from Lakehurst. N. j., on her cross
country flight to the Pacific coast
will be delayed until October or
Z to allow a final overhaul of the
engines and other preparations.
About 100 commercial and ANA
teur radio stations will be pressed
into service to keep in touch with
the craft, as she proceeds west and
on her return trip. The Shenandoah
il equipped with two transmttters,
one Of the standard navy type which
may send on either interrupted or
continuous wave Of $50 to 600 kilo-
cycles with an average daylight
range Of 900 miles'and a night range
Of from 500 to 1000 miles and the
other an auxiliary transmitter. using
both telephone and continues wave,
which will operate on 1882 kflocy-
cles. The range Of the latter set.
which Il Of the latest type, has not
been accurately tested.
Information relative to phenom-
email ranges, quality OF Transmission.
etc, should be sent by letter to the
navy communications superintend-
emit, Navy department, It was said
today, as this will be Of great value
in determining the radio range OF
Shenandoah.
The dirigible will send dispatches
for distribution to the press from
washington during six Commute Pc
RODS between 1880 A. NJ. and 8 p.
NJ. on the flight. 40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

gathered last night to dedicate them
selves anew.
Il trust we may recognize the pro-
per responsibilities of the state in
the coming primaries said MIR.
Brewster.
He reiterated that he did not be-
lieve in the appropriation of public
funds to parochial or sectarian
schools.
Spiritual development comes first
and then intellectual development,
said the speaker. believing in Am
erica we are going to re-dedicate
ourselves to the spiritual develop
ment of the nation. After those we
are interested in the economic de-
velopment. Names opportunities are
equal to those OF any state In the
union"
go East young man, is now the
motto" said Mr.. Brewster, instead Of
Go West, fol-. Maine is within a days
journey Of over half the population
Of the country and Maine is THE fin-
est all the year round residential
state in the nation"
Mrs. H. Nav Lawrence, chairman
Of the banquet committee, Alex
Stewart. state humane agent. G. l..
Morrill,. Edwin n. Foster, state sem
ator elect were called upon to speak
briefly.
Mr.. Brewster spoke again for a
few moments about some letters he
had received from various Demo-
Gratis throughout the state. stating
why they had voted for. him. He
then gave each one with piece of
the cake that was presented to him
as they passed out of the dining hall
and shook hands with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
SALTS FINE FOR
:, ACHING KIDNEYS

kost folks forget that the Kidneys,
nike the bowels, sometimes get slug
rish and clogged and need . flushing
occas ionally. else we have backache
and dull misery in the kidney region.
severe headaches. rheumatic twinges.
torpid liver acid stomach, sleepless-
ness and all sorts Of bladder disor-
ders.
You simply must keep Jour kid
reys sactive and clean and the mo-
nent, you feel an ache or pain in the
kidney region begin drinking lots Of
water. Also set about four ounces
crJad Salts from any good drug store
henes< take a tablespoonful in a glass
OF Mater before breakfast for a few
dayns and your kidneys will then act
fsnS This famous salts is made from
the Acid OF grapes and lemon Juice,
comb Hned with lithia, and is intended
to ;nSsh clogged kidneys and help
stihn hate them to activity. II also
heltx neutralixe the acids in the
urilt so they no longer irritate, thus
he'll rs to relieve bladder disorders.
z Salts 10 inexpensive: makes .
NeliN8 ttul ef6ervescent lfthia water
drink which everybody should, take
now and then to help keep their kid
neyS clean.
A wollzknown local. druggist says
he sells lots Of Jad Salts TO folks who
believe in trying to correct kidney
trouble while It 10 only trouble. BY
all means haSe your physician ex.
anime your kidneys at least twice =
year.-Advs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
New Balloon Records

Washington Courthouse. Ohio Oct
1.-(By A. P)-Two new records for
balloons of the category three type,
one for distance and the other for en-
durance. were announced here tonight
when all three balloons. the washing
ton c. H." the Detroit" and the
"Goodyear,' which took the air yester-
day here at 40 p. NJ, reported The
Detroit established a distance record
OF 302 miles. landing at Gondola Post
office. Virginia. at 5.25 A. NJ. while the
washington c. H." made the cTdur-
ance record Of ID hours and 4s minutes.
landing at $40 A. NJ. today near Sum-
mer Hill, Cambria county. Pennsylva-
mia. The distance was given as an
proximately 265 miles, air line. due
east of here. The former distance rec
ord was $50 miles, aid officials here
said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Taboo on Slow Fox
TrOt and "ClOsed" Club

New York, oct. 1.-Organized to i'm
prove conditions in public bathrooms
which the Women'S City Club recently
condemned, the metropolitan Dance
Hall Association today put a Nolun-
tary taboo upon the slow fox-trot ard
the ''closcd" club, operated under
stag and hostess" rules.
One of the first moves will be to re-
quire that hostesses. or dancing teach
ers, at all places which display the
men only" sign for customers be at
least 20 years old.
The dance hall proprietors undertook
to explain. anent the complaint of the
women's club Investigators concerning
the pay Of such hostcsses. that i'm the
larger and better bathrooms they re-
ceivcd from four to six cents per dance
and that since turns We're short and
encorcs went UNDECIDED, they avraged
from 80 to 20 dances an evening.
thereby earning "a decent living wage"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
COMPREHENSIVE COURSE MUSIC TRAINING
THE aim OF MISS TH0RNE IN CITY SCHOOLS

number are included the most able mu-
Sicians of the school.
To provide for the school orchestra
next year, Miss Thorne has already
begun to instruct the coming music
ians of Cony high. This she Will do by
what is known as Junior orches-
ira" The Junior orchestra" includes
those students who have but recently
taken up the study of some instru-
ment, and of necessity the music is
simple in composition. AS her first
violinS of the senior orchestra win be
graduated this year, she plans TO
have the present second violins in
that orchestra ready to take their
places next year and so on with the
other instruments. To this end. the
second violinS in the senior orches-
ira will take up first violin work in
the junior orchestra. thus having n
chance to take up simple work OF
this nature in preparation for their
work next year. One of the present
first violins in the senior orchestra
will be present to help them out at
the rehearsals. This plan will insure
a constant supply of musicians for
the senior orchestra and will give
the students a better chance to take
up group work.
In addition to this work Miss
Theme is developing n fine school
trio, consisting of violin. cello and
piano which will probably be avail
able for school work.
The school band will he conducted
as it was last year although it is
not fully organized. 1t is expected.
however that it will be fully rs large
this year as it was last and per-
haps larger.
Beside her work at Cony Miss
Thorne is also conducting the work
in the public schools of the city and
she finds little time for leisure. She
believes in starting the children on
the study of music while vet quite
Young and SO has found time to start
in with Two EjnderoorteD claSSoc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
lowell PARDQNED
WHEN EVIDENCE OF
MOTHER IS HEARD

George w. Lowell Of Somerville,
serving a sentence of a year in States
prison for assault. was granted a par
don Wednesday by the governor and
council after a rehearing of the petit
given by Lovelrs mother. A hearing
on the petition was held at the last
session of the governor and council in
which Daniel E. Hurley of Ellsworth
appeared as counsel for the petitioners.
Pardon cases were assigned by the
governor and council for hearing at it's
next meeting. which will be held Oc-
tober %.
The cases are those Of James w. Pur-
cell, who is serving a life sentence in
the States prison at Thomaston for
the murder of Asa Entrekin. station
agent at Embden. in November, 1921;
Albert l.. Barker. formerly Of Portland.
who is also serving a life sentence
in the States prison for murder; Hem
ry Frazier. formerly Of Pressure Isle,
who is serving a sentence of not less
than three nor more than six years in
the States prison for robbery; Hyman
JPTShN OIL Boston, VINO Is serving a
term in the York county it'll at Alfred
for the illegal transportation OF intox-
icating liquors: Mary Coyne Of Port
land. who is serving a term in the
Cumberland county jail for the unlaw-
full possession of liquors; and Walter
Fl. Flye of Gorham. serving q sentence
of not less than 10 years In the States
prison for rape.
Purcell. who Is 20 years Of age, says
in his petition that he has atoned for
the part he played in the crime, that
he hopes that he will be returned to
his mother, brothers and sisters, where
he Is so badly needed as the head of
the household, that until the time cir
cumstances threw him into close con-
tact with his companions, SpurIock
and Brown. he had never injured any
human being or had ever been concern
cd with any lawlessness or violence.
but on the contrary was a boy Of good
character and kindly disposition to-
wards others.
Barker was coDvicted Of murder in
the superior court for Cumberland
county in 1914 and was sem
fenced 10 life in the States prison. In
his petition Barker states that upon
careful consideration of the facts and
circumstances of the case as they were
presented in the record and proceed
ings of the superior court for Cumber-
land county. 1t is alleged that the re-
quirements of the law and the ends of
justice would have been fulfilled If the
respondent had been convicted of man
slaughter instead Of murder. Barker
urges that the sentence be COMMITTED
to Is years.
In his petition. Frazier says that he
had no part in the crime Of robbery
except as being present. and Of course
in his intoxicated condition did not re-
alize the enormity Of the offence. He
further states that he did not particle
pate in the spoils Of the robbery.
Jersky says in his petition that he
has wife and several children de-
pendent upon him for support; that he
has serious heart trouble on account
of which while ago ne had a very
bad spell. and IL he is required to re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
HAVE DARK HAIR
AND LOOK YOUNG

Grandmother kept her hair beauti-
fully darkened. glossy and attractive
with brew OF Sage Tea and Sui
phur. Whenever her hair took on
that dull, faded or streaked appear
ance, this simple mixture was APP
piled with wonderful effect. BY ask
ing at any drug store for "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound" you
will get large bottle Of this old-time
recipe, improved by the addition of
other ingredients, all ready to use,
at very little cost. This simple
mixture can be depended upon to re-
store natural color and beauty to the
hair.
A well-known downtown druggist
says everybody uses wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound now because
it darkens 50 naturally and evenly
that nobody can tell 1t has been ap-
plied-it's so easy to use, too. You
simply dampen comb or soft brush
and draw it through your hair, TAX
ing one strand at time. BY morn
ing the gray hair disappears: after
another application or two, It is re-
stored to its natural color and looks
glossy. soft and beautifuL-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

A more comprehensive musical pro-
gram than has ever before been under
taken at cony High school is to be
carried out this year under the direc-
ton Of Miss Gertrude Thorne. the0u-
pervisor of music for the public schools
of this city. Miss Thorne hopes to give
the students foundation upon which
they maanbuild love Of good music.
and a K knowledge of the fundamentals
Of music reading which may be of
much values to them in after life.
Two Distinct Choruses
One of the agencies which she will
employ to this end Is chorus singing.
She has already tested the voice of over
$50 students and has assigned them to
one of two choruses, which for con-
venience have been tened Chorus A.
and Chorus B." The students in
Chorus A" are those with the wider
range of voices but that is the only
difference between the two. There are
about so voices in each group, with the
majority, of course, being sopranos and
ors, but this will probably be remedied
before long. This group is about as
large as Chorus A."
Miss Thorne will teach these two
groups the groundwork of reading mu-
sic and for a while will specialize on
that almost wholly. She hopes that
Group A" will be able to give a recital
in the spring.
Besides the two groups she is work.
ing with a number of students who are
not quite sure of themselves when it
comes to singing but who with some
practice may become good singers.
General School Orchestra
But her work at the school is by no
means confined to singing. Last year
Miss Thorne took the Cony nigh school
orchestra and developed 1t into fine
organization. This year she is plan
ming even more. The larger number of
the present members of the orchestra
will be lost by graduation and in this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
SPIRITUAL NEEDS
Continued from Page one)

cake with Gov. Ralph O. Brewster"
inscribed on the top.
Toastmaster Beatty introduced Mr..
Brewster and he was greeted with
cheers and a rising ovation.
Mr.. Brewster spoke of the great
interest evidenced in every state in the
Union over the gubernatorial election.
showing that Maine has become the
political cockpit OF the nation.
You have labored and worked to
bring this about" said the governor
elect. land you gather here tonigl1t to
rejoice and relax. but the responsibility
still holds and the opponents will still
be working. and Your daily interest In
the affairs of our State Is needed"
He declared that the citizens were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
BASEBALLPROBE
(Continued from Page one)

club declared ineligible to play in
the world series, was born in. Sacra-
mento. "a years ago and received his
education in that city and In San
Francisco. He was graduated from
the University of Santa Clara, Santa
Clara. California. and was a star
member of the UNIVERSITIES baseball
team.
O'Connell played with San Fran
cisco two seasons until bought on
recommendation Of Bill Lang by
John McGraw of the New York
Giants in 1921. The price raid for
O'ConneIl was $4,000. the highest
price ever given at that time
1t II doubtful whether any Pacific
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Wall Street Briefs

New YORK, Oct. 1.-THE three Year
agreement between French and
German potash interests intended 20
end competition between them in the
United States. their most important
foreign market, gives Alsace 81 L.
per cent of the American sales and
Germany &c ID per cent in accord
ance with the percentages of 1925
deliveries. the Bankers Trust Com
pany Of New York states The price
is fixed at $27 per ton of eighty per
cent chloride OF potash. Both parties
agree to share the expense of a
campaign among American farmers
to increase sales to 100000 tons in
1925.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

main in Jail much longer he is very
likely to have other similar attacks
which might result very seriously on
account of his age.
Mrs. Coyne asks for pardon on ac-
count of the delicate condition of her
health.
Flye says in his petition that he has
already served over eight years in the
States prison, that he has been suffi-
GENTLY punished and that he wants to
make something of his life before it is
too late
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

coast baseball player was ever mo''
idolized than O'Connell, spon
writer's said tonight. Leading. wv
league in batting. O'Connelrs Nv
ture was thought to be extreme
bright when he was bought by Nc ,.
York. Fans and players In W.
league alike united in saying us,
O'Connell was the best ball PLAY
ever turned out by the coast o.gap"
zation.
An "O'Connell Day" was held =
the local baseball park before ~
close of the season when he Wa a
leave for New York and the iahs
a testimonial gave Jimmy" M"
in the Mission District,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Calumet BOWlers y
Check Hazards in
Rush for Rubber

The Calumet bowlers made 1t four
straight in their match against the
r. p. Hazard Co. aggregation from
Gardiner in a return match bowled
on the Augusta alleys Wednesday
evening. The Hazard five ended up
40 pins behind their opponents. The
Croteau's shared the single string
honors OF the evening with 1O9
while A. Croteau copied high string
total was 2S7. Goggin barely missed
the century mark for high single.
The rubber match will be bowled
In Gardiner next week. The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

The evangelistic meetings, which
are being conducted the greater part
of this week at city hall by Mr..
Greenwood, will be resumed this at
ternoon. Mr.. Greenwood conducted a
very fine meeting at Winthrop Center
last evening as city hall was not
available
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATER ATTRACTIONS

Colonial Theatre. Attractions, We'd
neSday and Thursday, Oct. Lend,
Norma Talmadge in THE Song Of
Love" romance Of Araby adapted
from the wide read novel Dust Of
Desire; other attractions: Century
Comedy, world News. "Aeseos
Eables.n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

Mrs Joseph Mayo and Miss Reta
Anthony have returned to Shawmut.
afetr passing a week in Augusta as
the guests OF Mrs. Roy MCGUIRE, 81
Columbia street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

Vlcted OF murder, are denied by
Judge Dedham.
Drastic cuts in wholesale cuts of
gasoline in eastern states to lowest
levels since the war.
-t
John w. Davis. democratic presi-
dental candidates attacks Secretary
Mellon and his defense of aluminium
company of America.
Judge John 3. Caverly. who SEN
fenced Richard Loeb and Nathan
Leopold. Jr., to life Imprisonment, is
reported recovering in Chicago hos
pital from nervous breakdown.
William e. Knox of New York
City. chosen president of American
Bankers Association at Chicago con-
vention.
Reconciliation between Smedlev D.
Butler and Mayor Kendrick of Phil
adelphia Is announced by the latter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

Mrs. Edith Forth and Mrs. Mary
Mcclure. nurses at the Central
Maine sanitorium at Fairfield. were
in Augusta recently. calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Caroline fenno Chase
Teacher Of Piano and Guitaf

Leschetizky method used with PLAY
pupils. Residence and studio ID y"
Crescent st. Telephone CONNECTIVE
Lessons begin September az.
septl 6eod1mo .N
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

A strong financial group Is under
stood to have taken over privately
arge block of Standard Plate Glass
stock. The company was said TO be
experiencing an increased demand
for its material with the approach of
fall. No bonds or notes are out
standing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

Miss Antoinette Lacomb has re-
turned from short visit in Roc es-
ter. N. H., where she visited with
frfendA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

The Women's Democratic club WI
meet this evening at the council room
in city hall Ut 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

Cecil Amos of Snawmut was Il
business visitor in this city Wen -
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02

AT the next meeting Of Windsor
Grange, Oct. 8, . box social. will be
held. The sisters please bring boxes
containing lunch for two. A good pro.
gram l. being prepared.