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Evening star., 1924-08-07
the Georgia State Horticultural Soci-
cites In session hare.

the Georgia State Horticultural Soci-
cites. In session here.
"The great mountain region, $50
miles wide, extending down through
Virginia, the Carolinas into Georgia
and Alabama, and other territory
running through Missouri, Arkansas.
Oklahoma and Texas to the Mexican
border" he declared, "is destined to
become the industrial center not only
of America, but of the world"
Senator George declared that the
Government must and can lead the
way" to legislate relief for the grow
or, and that the remedy ''is not SO
much to equalize the farm and farm
values upward, as 1t is to equalize
general production and distribution
costs downward
1T is undeniable" he continued,
that freight rates are excessive. The
question Is not one for debate-action
is imperative. Ultimately the roads
must be grouped, and reduction in
Evening star., 1924-08-07
PRESIDENT TO SEE
SCRlBES PLAY BALL
With Mrs. Coolidge, Will Sponsor
Correspondents Battle
With Cameramen.

President Coolidge has accepted
an invitation to attend the base
ball game for the championship
of the White House, to be played Fri
day afternoon between the newspaper
men and photographers, assigned to
the White House.
The President told the rival man.
ayers he and Mrs. Coolidge would be
pleased to drop in on the contest, but
pleas for support from the team
spokesmen brought decision that If
it was all right with Mrs. Coolidge.
he would take one side and she the
other. their teams to be determined
by the toss of coin.
Evening star., 1924-08-07
TOBACCO MAN ON BOND.

LOS ANGELES, August Tom G.
Taylor, former official of tobacco
manufacturing concern at Winston
Salem, N, c., appeared before United
States Commissioner Stephen q. Long
here yeste rday to deposit $4,000 bond
and waive removal hearing on an in
dictment charging him with con-
spiracy to defraud in connection with
his company's operations. He is al
legged to have misrepresented the
prices being received for tobacco in
We 0fnFc
Evening star., 1924-08-07
WINS POETRY PRIZE.
District Boy Gets Third Place in
Bynner Contest.

Lieut.. Charles T. Lanham of this
city, a recent graduate from the
United States Military Academy, has
been awarded third place in the
Witter Bynner underestimate poetry
contest. More than a thousand manu-
scripts were submitted by contes-
tants from all the prominent COL
leges and universities.
Lieut.. Lanham, who is son of
Clifford Lanham superintendent of
trees and parkings. graduated from
Eastern High School, where he COM
manded the brigade Of high school
Evening star., 1924-08-07

cadets in 1919 and 1890, Lanham was
poet laureate OF his class in high
school. Lieut.. Lanham has been as
signed to the 18th Infantry at Fort
Howard, Md.
Evening star., 1924-08-07
SEES SOUTH AS WORLD
INDUSTRY CENTER SOON
Senator George, Speaking to
Farmers, Assails Rail Rates and
High Production Costs.
BIZ tho Assneiated Pres.

By fhe AssoeIated Frees.
GRIFFIN. Ga, August T. The
South lis headed toward an indus
trial expansion hitherto undreamed
Of" Senator Walter r. George pre-
dicted In an address prepared for de-
livery today before joint meeting
of the Georgia State Agricultural and
Evening star., 1924-08-07

Aurdo, Chirlottesviile; second, Tidy, Jen-
aipEs D. Yeveii. Grsenwoodi third, Bob,
Cheston Hall, Kesvick.
Evening star., 1924-08-07

rates. freight and passenger Is im.
medtately necessary"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
SKOWHECAN
Moore.loxeioY

Miss Bertha Lena Lovejoy. who for
4 number of years has made her home
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gagne sn
the river road to Waterville, and Bar
ry Moore, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Sylves-
ter Moore were married Monday even
ing at $50 at the Federated parson-
age by the pastor. Rev. George l..
Thurlow. The single ring service was
used. The couple were unattended.
The bride looked very charming.
being attractively gowned. Mr.. and
Mrs. Moore are to make their home
with his parents.
Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce II.
NJ. White of Bath will be glad to hear
of the arrival of little daughter on
March IT.
Jerry Harrington Of Skowhegan
was brought before Trial Justice
Thomas G.. Lord, Monday afternoon,
being charged with intoxication. Har-
rington pleaded guilty to the charge
and was given n fine and costs of
$500 which he paid.
Carroll Clark, oldest son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Clark met with serious
accident Monday at the manual train
ing rooms when the first and middle
finger of his left hanC was badly saw
cd by an electric saw which he was
oI.eratins. Clark's injuries were dress
ed by DIR. Richardson and he was
taken to his home. While the injury
will be very painful it Is not thought
by the doctor that his fingers are per-
manently injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Prof. Bailey of
i. of M. Entertains
Professional Women

Prof. Mark Bailey of the public
speaking department of the University
of Maine entertained the ladies of the
business and Professional Woman's
Club at their meeting last evening in
Modern Woodman hall. Before the
readings brief business meeting was
held at which the following nominal
ing committee was elected: Miss Mar
garet Shackford chairman. Miss Alice
Clarkin, Mrs. Katherine Weeks, Mrs.
Mabel Brown and Miss Ethel Allen.
The first reading was Susan Glaspers
"Trifies' Mr.. Bailey has ringing
voice, capable of much emotion, and
this one-ac. play. n tragedy, was rem
deredi very effectively. The plot has
to do with murder in forsaken farm
house and how two women work out the
mystery while the sheriff and county
attorney are seeking the motive for the
crime.
st. Vincent Millay's one-act play
1.-TWO Sirens and King" was an allie
gorical sketch in which a king. and
three sprites, Chance. Tidy and Slut.
participated. The king decided to wed
the woman. in hiS kingdom whose
kitchen Shouts be the cleanest when
he came to e = nine. Chance fixed 1t
so that on TIL ,.ay of the examination
Slut appeared very neat. and Tidy,
whose fortune had gone against her,
was very untidy. The king. according
to his plan. took Slut for his wife only
to determine his error later. The play
carried a moral warning against hasty
decisions.
In his third reading Prof. Bailey
talked for q few moments on Vachel
Lindsay as poet and told how he had
endeavored to bridge the gap between
poetry and music. using the Homeric
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
COBURN NOTES

The final examinations for the win
ter term will take place the last Of
this week and all classes are now doing
review work.
The girls Of Coburn Cottage. under
the direction of Miss Adams gave a
very good st. Patrick's Day party to
the lady members Of the Coburn fac
ulty Saturday afternoon.
The entire cottage was open for In
spcction and as it was beautifully dec
Grated with green It made a fine APP
pearance and much credit is due to the
girls. Delicious sandwiches. fancy
cookies and tea were enjoyed by all.
The basketball team is preparing for
the championship game to be played
at Augusta this week with Hebron
Academy.
The boys Of the echool are prepar-
Ing for a minstrel show to be given
some time next term. Much talent has
been shown and the boys are taking
hold of 1t in good shape and the show
will certainly be great success Mr..
Richardson. Mr.. Evans and Mr.. Hamlln
arc the members Of the faculty who
are in charge.
A piano recital will be given by the
different members of the Coburn School
OF Music Tuesday evening at 7.30
o'clock in the Coburn auditorium. The
public is invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Observe 55th Wedding
Anniversary Quietly

Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Merrick passed
their 55th wedding anniversary Sun
day quietly at home. They We're re-
cipients of many postcards and con-
gratulations from friends and sew
cral relatives and friends called dur
ing the day to wish them many hap
py returns of tho day. AS both Mr..
and Mrs. Merrick have been in poor
health the last of the winter the
usual family reunion was not held
at this time but members of the fam
lily will gather at the home next Mon
day, March -. to celebrate Mrs.
Merricks birthday. when he will
have reached the 10Th milestone in
life.
lie was born in Troy and Mrs.
Merrick was born in Thorndike. She
was then known as Miss Susan Ward
and the two were united in marriage
March l6. 1869. at Pittsneld. For the
last sc years. however. they have
made their home in this city and
have five children and eight grand
children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Kiwanians Entertain
Rotarians at Regular
Meeting Monday Eve.

The Waterville Kiwanis club en-
tertained the Waterville Rotarians
last evening as their guests at the
Elmwood hotel. The joint meeting
WINS in every way a big success and
the Rotarians voted their brother
Kiwanians excellent hosts. The pro-
gram was in charge of Percy Smith
and Judge c. w. Atchley. and con-
sisted of toasts and songs. Judge
AtChley was toastmaster.
After the banquet Percy Smith,
president Of the Kiwanis club, gave
short address of welcome. The
president of tho Rotary club. Ralph
Jewell. gave n hearty response in
behalf of the Rotarians and express
sed his pleasure to be present ut n
gathering OF this kind
Tho kiwanis quartet sang 'Wel-
come OF kiwanis' and the members
of both clubs joined in the chorus.
A number of toasts were given
through the course of the evening
and at the close tho quartet sang
personality" n song containing n
roast for several OF those present and
causing much laughter. The meet
ing closed with the singing of Amer
lea by everyone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Have Pleasant Southern Trim

Miss Edna Mitchell OF the Ather-
ton Furniture Co. and Mrs. G. O.
Plummer OF 8 Pleasant place have
returned from several weeks trip
TO Havana. Cuba. and several of the
coast states They report a splen-
did trip with fine weather nearly all
OF the time. On the southern voyage
they stopped at Boston. Reading and
Philadelphia. and from there they
left for New York. sailing to Havana
via Halifax. N. s. On the return
trip the ladies were privileged to
hear Myer Davis famous orchestra,
which played on the boat each day
Of the voyage. This orchestra is
known widely. as they record for
the Columbia Photograph Co. The
selections rendered ranged from
classical to popular music and was
enjoyed greatly by all the passen-
gers. Miss Mitchell resumed her po-
sition at Atherton's yesterday and
Mrs. Plummer will remain in Arl-
ington. Mass. for several weeks to
visit her son,
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Jansen Admits
Hired Mexican
To Kill His Wife

Pueblo, Colo, Mar. 17.-Mrs. Bella
Jansen, whose body was found in
trunk at Ogden. L., Saturday, was
slain as she knelt in prayer. Fred
Jansen, her husband, told the Pue-
bio police here today. Jansen ad-
mitted, he had hired a Mexican to
kill her.
Jansen was arrested at Eden,
Colo, near here early this afternoon.
He was riding toward Pueblo in q
taxicab he had hired in Colorado
Springs this morning.
Jansen said he remained in an
adjoining room while the Mexican
killed his wife.
His wife's body was discovered by
special agents for the Union Pacific
Railway at Ogden. L., who forced
open the trunk after an express
messenger had reported blood was
trickling from it.
The trunk was shipped from Den
YER last Friday for Weed, Calf The
body was clad only in underwear,
a kimono and n pair of hose and
slippers. 1t had been tied in place
in the trunk by pieces of rope and
the head had been covered with q
rag carpet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Brewster To Address
Women at Baptist Church

Ralph O. Brewster, candidate for
governor on the Republican ticket,
who Is to speak at the Getchell
Street Baptist church this evening.
will speak to the women of Water
Vile this afternoon from the same
platform. and every woman In the
city Is welcome to attend. Limited
seating capacity and the fact that
there are SO many men who want to
hear the candidate make 1t almost
compulsory that two meetings be
held so that all may hear the Port
land man who has such a large fol-
lowing in this section. Senator
Brewster has spoken before large
gatherings in all parts OF the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
H|NCKLEY

Mrs. Fannie Hall Of Brooks. who
for the past few weeks has been stay
ing in Fairfield. is in town. the guest
of Mrs. L. c. Joy.
Manley Chase of Colby College. who
was chosen captain of the debating
team. left Thursday for Berlin. n. H..
where he took part in debate at the
University OF New Hampshire.
Mrs. Melvin Palmer went to Show
hegan Friday evening to be present at
the debate between Skowhegan High
school and Hartland Academy.
Mrs. Perley Gerald of .Shawmut was
in town Saturday calling on friends.
Miss Georgia Morrow left for Show
hogan Saturday. where she will pass
n part of her vacation at the home or
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivory Homestead.
Miss Ida Il. Kelley, a Waterville
teacher. arrived in town Saturday and
will pass short time with her
mother, Mrs. Alice Kelley.
Otto II. Miller, who has been having
such serious trouble with his eye.
came home Saturday from a two
weeks stay at DR.. Cobb's private hos
pital in Auburn, and reports most fav-
orably of the condition of his eye.
The Kcnnebecsido Club was enter
tanned by Miss Georgia Morrow and
Mrs. Annie Pratt Friday afternoon at
Ryerson hall. The program was: Roll
call. current events; paper. Does
Prohibition Prohibit" Mrs. Justin
Johnson; poem. Mrs. Tlorce Hall.
Dainty refre shmcnts were served.
Mrs. Roy Hicks went to Water
vile Saturday where she will visit
for n time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moore have
accepted the positions as overseer
end matron at the Fairfield town
farm.
a service consisting Of music and
a brief Sunday School Pageant en-
titled, Sixteen AS One" will be
held at the lIinckley church on Sun
day. March 23rd, at 2.30 L. NJ. The
offering will be used to help pay
the 'apportionment of our Sunday
school for State Sunday school work.
Every one is cordially invited.
Mrs. Walter Crommett Of Canaan
was q caller in town Saturday.
Entertainment will be given at
the hall Friday evening. March 21st,
under the auspices of the Hinckley
school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Art and History
Dublin Society Aim

Dublin, Feb. 2S.--(A. p. by maid.
Dublin citizens have formed an In
fuential society for the welfare or
the national art collections, and to
promote the acquisition of works-o
art and of national and historical
Importance. The picture gallery in
Dublin. now to be reopened after a
long closing due to the proximity to
the government buildings exposed to
risk during the fighting. is said to be
the best of its kind in the United
Kingdom outside London.
The idea Is, as in England, to slim
ulate the generosity of private citi-
zens to enrich the national collec-
tons. Viscount Iveagh. Dubfin's
weaIthiest citizen. and perhaps Ire
lands only millionaire, has promised
his support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Penmanship Awards

The following students Of the Fair
field Center Grammar school were
awarded their pins in penmanship by
the A. n. Palmer Co. of New York City
under the supervision Of Miss Violet
Rancourt of this city:
Silver star buttons to Doris Wood.
Yvonnc Denny. Stanley Boucher. Rob-
ert Upper. Florence Girard, Ruth Ste
vens, Maud Bowden. Jeanette Ouilette,
Edward Romeo. Nellie Dodge. Beverly
Howe. Shirley Duncan, Margaret Tup-
per. Payson Wclch.
Gold star buttons to Doris Wood.
Vvonne Denny Florence Girard. Stan
ley Boucher. Maud Bowden. jeanette
Ouilette. Beverly Howe. Margaret Tup-
ner. Ruth Stevens, Nellie Dodge. Ruth
Wood. Eethel Taylor. Joseph Girard.
Bernadatte Ouilette. John Clark. Ro-
land Rorcon. Alonzo Miller, Leonard
Boucher. Desmond Cakes, James Rom
CO. Arthur Pellerin, Claire Tozier. John
Cakes.
Palmer Method buttons to Florence
Romeo, John Cakes. Leo Ouilette. Ar
thur Pellerin. Valda Girard. Clemence
Maheu, Hebert Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
serious coasting accident was re-

serious coasting accident was re-
ported.
Last summer. swimming pools for
boys and girls were built and were
In charge of competent instructors.
So that the children had an oppor-
tunity to learn to swim and care for
themselves in the water. a fact that
undoubtedly will lessen drowning
accidents in the future.
Through the efforts Of A. F. Cyr.
president, Mrs. Anna Drummond,
secretary and Cyril NJ. Jolly. treasur-
er. the organization has accomplish
ed great deal and has afforded an
unlimited amount Of pleasure for the
boys and girls Of today who will be
the men and women of tomorrow.
Waterville citizens will have an
opportunity to endorse and assist this
work and will also pass a pleasant
evening themselves by supporting
the, Gladys Cyr concert which will be
held Thursday evening. March q, at
the City Opera House for the benefit
OF te Summer Fairgrounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Stolen Jewels
Comprise a Store

Berlin, Feb. 20--(A. i. by maiD.
ingenious thieves ransacked the
palatial home of Baron Won Plesscn
in Berlin recently. and so successful
was their one nights work that Il
dummy jewelry store was opened a
few days afterward to aid In dispos-
ing of the stolen goods to q few SC
lected customers. Among the pre-
cious stones obtained by the robbers
was go carat aquamarine. said TO
he one of the most valuable in all
Europe. The stone came originally
from Russia, and at various times
has been in possession of European
royal families. .p
The plans to rob this dwelling
were carefully laid, detectives say,
and the gang consisted of IS or 70
men and three or four women. They
planned the job for months. Con-
federates posing as servants were in
stalled in the house, and the leader
of the robbers knew the habits of
every member of the family; in
what bank each person kept his &C
count, where their jewels were
locked. and other intimate details.
Besides the aquamarine, the stolen
goods consisted of precious stones,
gold and silver service sets. much
jewelry, furs and bits of antique
ivory pieces. china. glassware, and
other valuable household and per-
sonal effects Several members OF
the gang posed as jewelers. after the
theft and rented an Office in a down
town building where prospective
customers were taken privately to
view the goods for sale. Among the
prospective buyers was Prince Kon-
rad, OF Bavaria, who became sus-
picious of the jewelry shop and the
actions OF the supposed proprietors.
He reported his suspicious to the po-
lice with the result that most the
gang was arrested. and much OF the
stolen property recovered. @
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
'hristian Civic League
Letting March 10

The 9th annual meeting Of the
Hristian Civic League of Maine
i'll be held ut the Baptist church
1890 A. NJ. Wednesday. Mar. 10.
he morning session will be largely
voted to routine business consist
6 Of reports of the superintendent
nd treasurer, election of officers
nd other business matters. At the
tfternoon session at $3.50 it is eX-
,ected the Federal prohibition di-
'ector. Seth May, will speak. OPP
,ortunity will be given for discussion
Of League methods and plans: also
reports of conditions in different
sections of the State. At the eve
ming session beginning at z o'clock
The motion picture. Lest We For
get" will be given. followed by an
by DR.. Ernest A. CHEERING
ton of Ohio. All these meetings
ire open to the public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Lose Your Fat,
Keep Your Health

Superfuous flesh is not healthy. neither
Is IT healthy to diet or exercise too much
for It's removal The simplest method
known for reducing the overfat body
easily and steadily IL the Marmola
Method. tried and endorsed by thousands.
Marnola Prescription Tablets contain an
exact dose of the famous Marrnola Pre-
scription, and are sold by druggists the
world over at one dollar for box. They
are harmless and leave no wrinkles or
fabbiness. They are popular because ef-
fective and convenient. Ask your drug
gist for them or send price direct to the
Marnoia Co.. 1872 Woodward Ave, De-
troit. Mich, and procure q Lox.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Community Service
Work Commemorate
During Winter Months

The work that the Community
ervice has been performing in this
ity during the last two years is GER
ainly worthy of commentator. Dur
ng the winter months, the children
have been attracted to Community
Park where they enjoyed. skating
end sliding with a minimum Of risk.
The skating rink provided kept the
children from skating on thin ice
and SO there were no accidents this
year OF that nature, a fact especially
worthy of mention because Of the
mildness of the winter. The number
of coasting accidents also were cut
to practically nothing, in fact not q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Three Given Fines
On Liquor Charges

Three DRINKS received fines and
sentences in the municipal court
yesterday. Joseph A. Breton of Wa
terville pleaded guilty and paid $40
costs. Albert Nadeau of Woonsock-
ct. II. l.. was found drunk around
the railroad station on March Is.
He failed to pay the fine so was
sent to Augusta for 30 days. James
WEIGH Of PORTRAYED was before the
Judge for drunkenness and being
idle and disorderly. He was unable
20 pay the fine in either case and
was given q G0-day Jail sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Domestic Science Comm. Meets

The Domestic Science committee
of the Waterville Womans club met
yesterday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. Wallace West at 81 Pleasant
street. After a short business ses-
sion. a reading was given by Mrs.
George Williams. Mrs. Frank Aus
tin and Mrs. Hugh Page pleased the
members with a few vocal selections
and Mrs. c.. A. Knickerbocker read
an original poem, Nah Jong," which
was composed by Mrs. Otto Larsen.
A delicious covered dish supper was
served at the close. The hostesses
were Mrs. J. J. Prey. Mrs. Harry
Weber and Mrs. West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Home Economics Dept. Meets

The home economics department of
the Waterville Woman's Club held an
interesting and very beneficial meeting
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Della Drake on Burleigh street.
The afternoon was passed with various
demonstrations of supper dishes. These
were prepared and served by Mrs. Her
bert Emery, Mrs. Arthur Daviau, Mrs.
Fortier and Mrs. Drake. and consisted
of scallops and whole wheat yeast
rolls. The latter were made by Mrs.
Drake. A fine cake was also prepared
by Mrs. Frank Goodrich.
The hostesses were Mrs. Goodrich,
Mrs. Roscoe Hanson, Mrs. Charles
Hutchinson and Mrs. Drake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18
Maine Bricklayers
At Portland Elect
Grundy President

Portland. Me. March 1.-THE
state conference of Bricklayers and
Masons today elected John II. Grun-
dy of Skowhegan, president. Lew
iston was selected as the city for
the 1925 convention.
Resolutions were adopted favoring
adjusted compensation for world war
veterans. higher wages for postal
employees. the enactment of forty
eight hour law for women and chill
dren by congress, state scaffold
law for protection of the life and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-18

limb OF building mechanics. Ameri-
Canization Of foreign workmen. and
the utilization of all unions with the
state federation of labor.
a resolution also was adopted re-
pudiating the attempt of certain
groups to discriminate against
American citizens because of ma
t!onality, race and color.