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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

spoke Of the importance of the ju-
venile grange to keep the children
interested while their parents are
attending the grange meeting.
Mrs. W. J. Thompson of South
China spoke OF the need ,for lectur-
ers to do all they can to increase
the peoples respect for the flag of
the country. How can We expect
our children to respect the flag if
we don't?" asked Mrs. Thompson.
State Lecturer Hartman spoke of
features of the handbook recently
prepared for grange lecturers.
The suggestion was made that
every grange should have one meet
ing each year with a flag program,
with the idea of patriotism to the
front. AS a suggestion each member
at the meeting might be called upon
to give a patriotic quotation.
Then ensued long discussion on
the proper manner of saluting the
flag of the country.
Junior Citizenship Camps
The aim of the Junior citizenship
camp at Winthrop to develop boys
and girls into real, true, American
citizens by training them in the
fundamentals of government was ex-
planned TO the delegates by Charles
+. Marble. director of the camp.
He suggested that the subordinate
Oranges hold competitive speaking
contests for the boys and girls, the
winner of the contest in each of
these Oranges to enter competition
in the Pomona Oranges. The WIN
ner Of the match in each Pomona
Grange would then attend the Ju-
Nor Citizenship camp at Winthrop
If the plan outlined was adopted by
the Oranges. ...-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Police Hold Upper
Hand in Trouble
at Jap Capital

Toxic. Jan. sl.-(By 4. P)-Police
reserves are stationed at various stra-
tegic points throughout Toxic tonight
following the tempestuous dissolution
Of the diet today. Unusual and thor
ough precautions are being taken to
prevent the massing OF governmental
opposition elements.
Rallies OF the government opposition
forces which earlier in the day sue
ceeded in breaking UP a session Of the
diet and throwing the Legislative body
into such combustion that it's dissolu-
ton was ordered. were dispersed by the
police. Several have been injured and
a large number arrested as result of
clashes between the police and demon
strators. The diet building is sur
rounded by double lines of police.
The diet was ordered dissolved today
while that body was still in recess
after n session so turbulent that the
speaker ruled business could not be
transacted. A riot followed Premier
Kiyoura's refusad to reply to Interpret
lations. Water containers were hurled
as missieles and a number of the diet
members engaged in fstic encounters.
The cabinet issued a statement de-
scribing the dissolution as necessary
because of a grave situation" which
had arisen.
The disorders started when members
of the opposition demanded that Pre-
mier Kiyoura explain an attempt to
wreck train on which three d6pposi-
ton leaders We're travelling. Kiyoura
refused to reply and Minister Ct Com
municatiors komatsu attempted to
read an address on behalf of the pre-
mier. When an aeitator. not a member
of the diet. rushed to the speakers
platform and seized the manuscript
from Komatsu's hands. a veritable
storm broke over the chamber.
Addresses We're TO have been deliv-
cred by Premier Kiyoura and Foreign
Minister Matsui on the extension of
suffrage and thu promotion of good
relations with the United States and
China. The disturbance. however, was
so great that neither address was read.
AS a result of the political uphoavai
there was much confusion throughout
the capital. The storm clouds hover
ing over Premier Kiyoura continue to
grow blacker. The diet dissolution
means a general election and it IS not
known whether the present cabinet can
remain until this is held
Political observers declare that the
dissolution forestalled what was re-
garded as certain vote Of lack of
confidence In the government. The out
break had been held off only by the
general desire that the days immedi-
atcly before and after the marriage Of
Prince Regent Hirohito should hot he
marred by friction among his subjects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
AUGUSTA PASTORS
TO SPEAK AT s. A.
CAMPMEETING IN FEB.

A mid winter camp meeting will
be conducted by Ensign Lawrence of
the local Salvation Army corps, from
February to IL, inclusive. Several
fine speakers have been engaged for
the series of meetings and it will
take as closely as possible the form
OF regular camp meeting.
The Salvation Army hall has been
beautifully and .tastefully decorated
with evergreens. with a large arch
OF evergreens at the edge of the
platform. The wall at the rear of the
platform has been covered with a
large outdoor scene, of trees and
SKY with brook winding into the
distance. and along the walls by the
seats, other evergreens have been
placed. When the camp meeting
starts the floor will be covered with
sawdust In true camp meeting style.
Howard Hood, an evangelist, for
meriy OF Toronto, will be the speaker
at all meetings from the opening OF
the camp meeting until February 10.
Ihere Will be meetings every even
ing of the week at 7.30 and special
ones at $3.50 on Sunday afternoons.
Secretary CRUDE y. Cornish of the
state Board of Charities and Correc-
lions will be the speaker upon the
evening OF February II, Rev. Ralph
+. Lowe OF the Green Street Metho-
dist church will speak on the 122th,
Rev. Andrew T. McWhorter of the
South Parish Congrega tional church
on the 18th, and Rev. II. Fl. Brown
OF the Penney Memorial United Bap-
fist church on the 14th. The speaker
for the 18th has not yet been de-
finitely decided upon but it is expect
ed that Staff Captain Osmond of
Portland will speak upon the 10th
and 18th.
Special music will be furnished at
all meetings by tho Lawrence family
ana there will probably be other
musicians from time to time. II the
camp meeting proves as successful as
is expected it will probably be ex-
tended.
In preparation for this camp meet
ing, a Musical Blizzard" was pre-
scented Thursday night at Salvation
Army hall, with Ensign and Mrs.
Lawrence and eight of their ten chill
dren taking part. \ large number Of
people were present to hear this en-
tertaining and versatile family in q
number of vocal and instrumental
features. both singly and in groups.
There were also several delightful
readings by different members of the
family. The proceeds of the evening
were to be used for the mid winter
camp meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Congregational Church To
Have Noted Speaker at Service

On Sunday. Feb. 3. at 7.20 P. NJ. un-
der the auspices of the South Parish
Mems Club. Mrs. Ida Vose Woodbury.
of Boston will give her famous lecture
on abraham Lincoln" illustrated by
more than 100 slides which Mrs. Wood
bury has been years in carefully Sc
lecting from thousands as best Illus
trating the life and work Of the great
president and emancipator.
Mrs. Woodbury., for the last Is years
secretary OF the American Missionary
Association. stands at the very front
OF Americas great woman speakers
and has lectured before chambers Of
Commerce. boards Of trade. Rotary and
kiwanis clubs. churches and universe
ties in every section Of the country.
This lecture will be free to the pub
lie. the expenses OF the same being
betrayed by the usual Sunday evening
collection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Pythian Sisters
Hold Installation
Officers Thursday Eve.

The beautiful ceremony of install
lation was 81 conducted in q most
charming manner Thursday evening
ut the installation of officers Of Queen
Temple No. 10. Pythian Sisters. which
took place at *. of =. nall, by Past
Chief Emma Royal of Queen Temple,
who acted as Grand chief She was
ably assisted by Past Chief Adelaide
Page. acting as Grand Senior and
Past Chief Minnie Ware. acting as
Grand Manager. Music for the even
ing was furnished by Bert Nicholas
at the piano.
Tho following officers We're INSTALL
ed: most excellent chief, Lucy Fowl
or: excellent senior, Ellie NJ. CowniS:
excellent junior, Bertha Sidney;
manager. Helen Trask, mistress of
records and correspondence, Cora
Jones; mistress of finance, Bertha
Stearns; protector. Lucy Ware;
guard. Edith Judkins. past chief.
Evelyn Seavey.
Following the installation, a beau
tiful Past Chiefs pin was presented
to Past Chief Evelyn :5eavey, by the
installing officer upon behalf OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Adopt English Name
For New Austrian Coin

Vienna, Jan. Pa. T. by MaiN-
An issue of silver coins to be called
"shillings" has been authorized by the
national assembly. They are to he in
denominations of e-half shilling,
one and two shilIings, the shilling TO
be equal to 10000 present Austrian
crowns. Base metal tokens of 100
and 200 crowns also will be issued
Ten thousand crowns today equals
IA cents.
The term shilling has called forth
much discussion. One ingenious ar
gument in justification of the adop-
ton Of n word associated the world
over with British coinage. is that It
Is actually German word. This has
been defended at length, but the gen
eral belief is that the term was Sc
lected as Camouflage to lend dignity
and assurance TO the new money.
One English writer has met the ar
Sument of the German origin Of the
word with the statement that shill-
irgs were in use in the England of
Edward the Confessor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Murray Alliance Whist
Party A Delightful Affair

The whist party at the home of
Mrs. Henry f. Cummings, State
street, Thursday afternoon was large
ly attended and was a splendid sue
cess socially. There were some fif-
teen tables Of whist. and the ladies'
in attendance enjoyed most delieh-
full afternoon. The party was under
the auspices of one OF the committees
OF the Murray Alliance Of the Uni
Versalist church.
During the afternoon refreshments
Of sandwiches. cake Gnd coffee We're
served by the ladies' having the affair
in charge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Calumet Bachelors
Prove Amiable Hosts
at Leap Year Party

one of the most enjoyable enter
tainmcn,s yet staged by the Augusta
Calumet club was held Thursday
nigh, at Calumet Hall, when the
bachelors of the club took over the
entire management OF the party.
Tile affair took the form of a leap
year social. with appropriate decora-
ions of red crepe paper and large
ted hearts.
As each person entered the hall,
tholr eyes fen upon a large red
ueart. bearing an inscription in
french which intimated that while
me ones giving the party were bach
eiors. htey had still not given up
nope Each lady was presented with
a cardboard heart which was num-
oered. and the gentlemen with small
'er ones also numbered. 1t was the
auty OF each lady before the grand
march to locate her partner by
means of the numbered hearts.
uurlng the evening, games ana
square dances were enjoyed. fine
music for the occasion being fur
'lshcd by the Calumet orchestra.
several delightful solos were rem
oered Ivy Miss Agathe Plante, Miss
ANITA Tctu. Mrs. Antonio y. Landry.
,,.N4I Niue, ANTONIO ~. lstIluiS, anu
william Bourgette. while Omer Pou-
IN save n very delightful song and
uanco number.
The Calumet spirit was much In
evidence during the entire evening
ana there was not a dull moment
rom start to finish. There were
wen over 200 people present at the
party. including two guests from out
" town. They were Charles Nor
heau OF Lewiston the guest Of Louis
Liable. and Thomas Noyes manager
VI the Norm stores who was the
suest of Paul NORM.
delightful refreshments of sand
Miehes. cake and coffee were served
tluring the evening by the bachelor
nosts., The program of the evening
was under the direction of vice
president Charles Pelletier, assisted
ny all OF the bachelors of the club.
me members of the club were es-
pecially sorry that. because of i'll
HesS In his family. president William
: elll.eux was unable TO be present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Temple, and the newly installed Most
Excellent Chief, Lucy Fowler presen-
ted the installing officer with a fine
serving tray as a testimonial to the
fine manner in which she had con-
Quoted the cremenoy.
. A short program of vocal and in
strumental music and readings con-
sisting of the following numbers was
then presented. vocal solo by Louise
Mason; piano solo by Inez Morton;
vocal solo by Eyangeline Ripley;
reading, Mrs. Stephen killam: piano
solo. Louise Mason. Two excellent
talks were also given by Past Grand
Chief Inez Getchell and Past Grand
Chief Annie s.. Arnold.
Refreshments of ice cream and
fancy cookies were then served and
the remainder of the evening was
passed with dancing and games to
the delightful music furnished by Mr..
Nicholas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Portland Lad, IS, Likes N. Y. Life

Elbridge Lang, IS years old. for
the sixth time in a year has been
reported to the police as missing
from his home at IFS Sheridan street,
Portland. About a week ago he dis
appeared from his home, and no
word was heard until Wednesday.
y hen his mother received a post card
from New York, on which the son
had written that he liked the life
there, had found work and was on a
{ r way to fame and fortune. His
father, however. insisted to the police
Wednesday night that he had some
saw as to the ways and means of the
boy obtaining riches, and he intends
TO send a description of the hoy to
the New York police, and have him
returned to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Suspicious Blind
Tested i'm Germany

Berlin, Jan. 13-(A. 2. by MaID Blind
men have become SO numerous in the
streets that the public has begun TO
doubt their affection and is putting
them to a test. One blind man. re-
Gently was mobbed In the west end
OF the city. The man was labelled
with signs saying he was entirely
blind as the result Of war wounds"
He had collected marks. with great
success for many days before. a
doubling contributor suddenly shout
ed into the mans ear that he was
not blind and the man started after
his sccuser with a cane, wide eyed
and alert Policemen tnterfered and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Charged Power Wires
Are Rid of Sleet

bloomsbury, Pa, Jan. 31-(By.A. P.)
A new means of Kidding electric
power wires of Accommodations of sleet
and snow has been tried out success
fully by power company perating
in this section.
A scheme of charging the wires
and making them hot enough to melt
the ice and snow was worked out.
and whenever the sleet forms on the
wires n message is broadcast from
the headquarters of the company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Bulgarian Women's Demands

Sofia. Bulgaria, Jan. ia. P. BY
MaiD-The women of Bulgaria have
asked parliament for general suffrage,
complete equality with men before
the law. and the right 10 practice be-
fore the courts.
The premier is in favor OF their
voting for school boards and in nun
icipal elections, but the minister OF
the interior is inclined to give the
women all they seek.
The women are determined to take
n more active part IN the political
life of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Ex.conviet Beat, uo TaiIor

Hyman r. Modes. .62, a taller, We
found almost unconscious on tnG
1oor of his, shop, $50 Fore strect.
Portland Tuesday forenoon. John
r. Moran Of Brooklyn was seizs6
while leaving the store by Bern&f31
Roscn and held until the police a.
rived and placed him under arre5y..
Papers on his perso showed that
he had been released from Thomas
ton State Prison Jan. n, after being
sent to that institution as result of
q robbery In Kittery two years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Mrs Robert \. Cony. who has been
seriously i'll at the Augusta General
hospital. following n surgical opera
ton was reported Thursday evening
to he greatly improved in condition.
Mrs Conv passed n fairly comfort
able day yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

The re.ular meeting If the Augusta
Rotary club viii be held at the Au-
eusta House at els this Friday even
ing. a program of motion pictures
Interestingly depicting therromance
Of business will be tho feature OF the
program ut the meeting tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
NINE

the imposter escaped into a cigar sto,
where he treated himself to an, q
pensive cigar. But the indignal
public pursued him, dragged hlI
from the shop and gave him a soul
beating while the policemen looked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Miss Elizabeth Sforey Of Bridg-
ton, wa u visitor Thursday with
friends IN this city. Miss Shorey for
mery lived in Augusta, and attend
ed Cony High school and she has Il
large number of friends here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

to all managers of substations
telling them to charge the
wires. Radio equipment has been
installed in all the sub stations so
that the company can get Gil stations
at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Ted Martin who was operated upon
for appendicitis at the Augusta Gen
cral Hospital early Wednesday morn
Ing. WIS reported yesterday to be
resting very comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

A vote Of thanks was extended to
Governor Baxter and the other speak
ers at the conference and to the
state superintendent of buildings and
his assistants for their cooperation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

E,lon L. Newdick, Of the State De-
partmcnt Of Agriculture. who under
went an operation for appendicitis at
the AUGUSTA General hospital. the
first of the week, was reported yes
tcrday 10 be gaining rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Frank T.. Sprague. member of the
Augusta post Office carrier force, has
resumed his work, after O weeks
leave Of absence, due to illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Mrs Kosanna Odiorne OF Bangor
was in this city. Thursday on busi-
ness connected with her classes in
dancinr at the Augusta Girls Com
munity club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Miss Alino Johnson, a student at
Fates College is passing the re-
maindcr of the week at her home
in Ills city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Mrs. Kerry Il. Steward has return
cd to her home in Skowhegan after
passing It few days here as the guest
OF relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
o., .1ss s0ew.. -
AUGUSTA LOCALS
febfd1t

Andrew l.. McFaddcn is a patient
al the Augusta General hospital, for
minor surgical treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Trinity Comm andcry Inspection To-
piuht

A banquet Mt $50 o'clock will pre-
cede the official inspection and vista
ton # THinity Commandery, No. I,
knights Templar. which will occur ut
special couclave Mt .be asylum this
evening. The inspection will be ut
$50 and the inspecting officer will he
Rt. Eminent Sir Cyrus w. blanchard
ot Wilton. Grand Commander Of the
Grand Commandery of anime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

J. +. Spaulding of this city has
been called to Oakland by the illness
Of his father S. Y. Spaulding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

f. A. Baxter of Mount Vernon was
q business visitor Thursday in Au-
SuSta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

PEOPLE out Of work can employ
their time to good advantage in the
Employment Columns Of the classified
section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

Ray Nesbit and Wilbur Casey of
the Androscoggin and Kennebec rail-
road We're among the fortunate fish
crmcn Thursday, bringing back fine
lot OF pickerel which they took from
Weber Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
SATURDAY SPECIAL SALES

The l.. w. Soule Emporium Is Of
fering special prices in dinnerware,
about 80 per cent. discount to close
out two patterns-plain white and
white with gold bands. See these
dishes in their store window--bar-
gains for you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01
Be Prompt

State Lecturer Hartman spoke Of
the Importance of beginning grange
nice tings on schedule time. if quo
rum is present. Mr.. Hartman also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-01

r. II. Libby of Auburn. secretary
of the State Grange, asserted that
the influence of the meeting will be
carried into every corner of the
State. at depends on us how much
good Will come from this meeting.
Here is our opportunity: let us take
it," he said
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-12-13
ASSA|LANTS FLEE
after MURDEROUS
ATTACK ON Man

George S. Kingston, 40, colored,
258 st. Anthony ave., was murdered
while on his way to work this morn
ing.
Five shots were fired at him. One
struck him in the head, another in
the abdomen, and one in the left
wrist.
Death is believed to have been in
stantaneous.
The murder occurred at Aurora
ave. and Jay st.
No one. saw the shooting, but resi-
dents of the district heard five shots,
and investigating found Kingston's
body on the sidewalk.
He has been employed at the
Swift & Co. plant, South st. Paul,
and, according to Patrolman George
Gason, a fried of the dead man, has
had trouble with other colored men
at the plant.
Robbery apparently was not the
motive for the shooting, as several
dollars and a watch were found in
Mr.. Kingston's pockets. The MUIR
derers, of whom there were two or
three fled toward University ave., ac-
cording to residents of the district.
The body is at the county morgue.
Mr.. Kingston is survived by his wife.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-12-13
Segregationists
In Washington
Publish Paper

The fight against residential seq
regation in America, now being car
ried before the U. s. Supreme Court
by the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People, is
gaining in intensity, according to a
report sent to the N. A. A. c. p. Ma
tional Office by James A. Cobb, who
is in general charge Of the legal
work.
White property owners of wash
ington have not only organized, but
are also publishing a newspaper In
the interest of segregation. This
newspaper, The North Capitol Citi-
zen, in it's issue of Nov. 81, reports
that the white property owners as
ISOLATION has printed a supply OF
signs inscribed FOR WHITE OC-
'CUPANTS" and is distributing these
signs free to be placed In the win
dows Of all houses offered for sale
or rent.
Mr.. Cobb reports by letter: 9th
er suits are being filed. I am send
ing herewith a publication to you to
show you how active these people
are here. They have even fled a
case here where there is no written
covenant Ito discriminate against
colored people) but where they
claim there is an oral understanding
among the property holders. You
can see how pernicious and far
reaching this is"
In st. Paul, Mimi, according to re-
ports received by the N. A. A. c. p,
a bitter segregation fight has been in
progress for two months, with w. T.
Francis, a colored attorney, on the
Executive Committee Of the local N.
A. A. c. p, declining to vacate a
house he had purchased. The Ma
tional Office of the N. A. A. C. p. has
written Mr.. Francis offering him as
sistance.