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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

again be made of the Journals chief
source of information, in placing be-
fore the public some of the facts and
figures of this leading New England
institution. now rounding out cen-
fury of useful existence.
Hon. Il. IL. french
Edwin Ruthven French, the
writer of this specified history OF the
Maine Wesleyan Seminary, was born
in South Chesterville. Me-, Dec. ~,
1923. He attended kent's Hill as a
student from 1917 to 1850 and from
the time of his graduation to the
time of his death on Dec. D. 19l2, he
devoted the major part of his life
to the interests of the school. /
AS teacher in 1850 and 1851. as
a member of the Board of Trustees
from 1873 to the time os his death.
as Steward from 1882 to 1880, as a
member of the Prudential Commits
tee from 1891 to 1904 and as Secre-
tary of the Board of Trustees from
1891 to the end, he was always
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

Library, notes and securities. with
interest due, wood and hay.
The manner in drawing up the
paper revealed familiarity with
| legal forms and minuteness of de-
{ tail truly wonderful in one not
i trained in the intricacies of the law.
| 1t is doubtful if a superior exists
| for the disposition of property in
the archives of the County or the
State. 1t was an adequate testi-
monial of the keen workings of the
mind of Luther Sampson.
No strip" or waste" of land
value was permitted according to
the letter of the gift and personal
property that disappeared had to
be faithfully restored and handed
down to each succession intact.
When the deed of trust was ac-
cepted by the trustees. Mr. Samp-
son made his son. David Ford
Sampson an additional trustee and
it was stipulated therein that his
family should be thus represented
en- the Board forever by some near
est of kin or someone chosen to rep
resent them.
Luther Sampson was treasurer of
the Society for three years, the
first of its existence, and he was
able to carry out to a letter the
terms of the gift. The first move
to use the funds in the hands of the
trustees for religious and chart
table purposes, was made at the an
nUal meeting. March IL, 1923. a
bill to the sum of $34O was present
ed to supply preaching at Kents
Hill.
Rev. Elihu Robinson
In the days that Luther Sampson
was laying the foundation of what
was to be one of New England's
leading schools. Elihu Robinson of
Augusta, a carpenter the same as
was Sampson. was toiling and
dreaming. With a bigger vision
than his co-worker he was hoping
and praying for wider educational
opportunities for the young men of
his day, especially those who were
looking to the Gospel ministry.
The doors Of his own home were
opened to the youth of then to
learn. While his good wife attend
ed to the cooking. the washing and
the, ironing and the general COM
handing of the. household. Mr.
Robinson bent over book and ritual.
This new school created a great
deal of interest and the story of it
reached the ears of Mr.. Sampson.
He was man of action and he
visited the Waterville carpenter
teacher preacher. He discovered a
man without means ACCOMPLISHING
much, spiritually. His means and
Eiihu Robinson's ability?
In 1928. Mr.. Sampson had several
interviews with Mr.. Robinson and
finally induced Mfr. Robinson to
move the school to Kents Hin. So,
three years after the founding of
the Readfield Religious and Chart
table Society, the Maine WESLEYAN
Seminary-the first Methodist In
sfltution @of learning in the State
was created.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23
Kent's Hill Seminary Arises From Century Of Trials ar

Winning A Rank In New England Educational
Life Standing Firm and High as the Hill 1t Graces
Maine Wesleyan Seminary Commencement,
June 1916 Marks 100 Years of Prominent
Institution of Central Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

of the school. knew well the history
and spirit of the institution and ever
kept n mind the aim of the founders.
During the later years of his admin
istration the school has enjoyed re-
markable prosperity. The endow-
ment. has steadily increased, the
small Indebtedness almost wiped out
and the school has had capacity
attendance. The last four years OF
Mr.. Newton's leadership marked
larger enrolment of students.
Thomas Webb Watkins, the pres
ent principal of Kent's Hill. entered
into his new duties under most IA
vorable auspices. He is carrying on
the work with the same high stand
ards that have marked the prosper
Gus years of the institution.
Former Principals
J. o. Newton is now in Montrose,
Calf, where he is taking a special
course. 1t is feared that he will not
be able to attend the Commence
ment, much to the disappointment
of the many boys and girls.> Rev. f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

the service at times. stretching over
n period of three years. In 1888, he
married and of the union, a son and
four daughters were born. Luther
Sampson was a carpenter by trade.
He was frugal. The land which
the Government gave him in pay
ment for his services as q soldier
and his small earnings gave him q
good start Leaving his home in
Marshfield in 1898, Luther Sampson
headed toward the Hudson river
What might have been the outcome
IL the member of pioneer New Eng
land stock had settled in what is
now the worlds richest metropolis?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

It might have been for worldly gain.
But he was drawn eastward. The in
clination was so strong, Historian
French tells us, that Luther Sampson
got off his horse, hitched it toa tree
and went into nearby grove, got
down on his knees and sought coun-
sci with his Creator.
At the next cross road, his intui-
ton, Divinely directed, urged him to
go back. He turned his back on the
setting sun and journeyed eastward.
1t cannot be denied. He was Di-
vinely directed. He reached the place
now known as Kent's Hill in the
town OF = Readfield. Kennebec county,
Maine. then the province of Maine.
He staked out a tract of $50 acres of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-23

luther Sampson Founder Diyney Directed Eastward in His Pill
grage Kens HILL Where He Staked Homestead Founding
Early Days. Hopes and Fears Dark Years and Sunny Sides Re
veaed in Hon. R Frencs Story of the Century Old Institution
Early Legislation Seminary Principals and Principles
Boys Board Was One Dollar Week and Girls Were Fed for
EghtSeven and Half Cents in Those Early Days Womens
College and Business College Started Elaborate Exercises and
Pageant Will Mark Observance of Centennial
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
DEAD SEA EXPLORED
Scientist Discovers Pottery of Days
OF Abraham, He says.


st. Louis. April !. The lower
Dead sea region of Palestine, has been
scientifically explored for the first
time and with great success, Melvin
Grove Kyle, president Of the Nenia
Theological Seminary of Missouri and
head of the research expedition writes
from Jerusalem.
The expedition. which acted in CO.
operation with the American School OF
Archaeology of Jerusalem, reports the
discovery of the old fortress of kir OF
Moab and the region of Sodom and
Gomorrah is determined. Graves of y
cemetery there yielded fine pottery
OF the days of Abraham and thf
GLORY of Sodom.'
DIR. Kyle writes that the mysteI
ious rising of the Dead sea can noY
be explained and the Biblical sto1s
of the destruction of Sodom and GP
morrah is fully confirmed, but witf
holds details of his discoveries.
The legend of intolerable weathfl
in the Dead sea region is not true
DR.. Kyle declared. and predicts th'
growth of winter health resort thfrt
in the future, that will surpass ~
its ideal climate and romantic sem
cry that of Luxor, Egypt.
President Kyle was assisted in TINS
research by largcSstaff of scientists
He will arrive in New York April II
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
BANDIT SLAIN WHEN
CAR WILL NOT RUN
AFTER BANK HOLDUP
Companion Wounded in
Fight ard gaiied-PaIice
Recover $4,000.

Los Angeles, Cal. April 1.--G. d.
Whicker, II, of haywood, near here,
is dead, and Jack Rogers, alias Jamct
a. Rogers, believed to be from Kansas
City. is wounded sipa in prison as a
result Of "a bank ,ielisr a:ss ,;...ziit
hunt here YESTERDAY.
Between $4,000 and $4,000 which
the pair obtained from branch Of
the Security Trust and Savings Bank
was recovered.
When the bandits dashed to the
street after holding up the bank their
automobile refused to start. Wicker
was shot by garage owner whose car
they seized. Rogers abandoned the au-
tomobile and his companions dead
body and was cUnered in suburb
In the ensuing fight he was wounded.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
FAMILY OF !
THREE DIE
OF BURNS
Houston Officials Begin
Probe of Conflagra-
tons.
OIL CAN is ONE CLUE
Actor, Wife and Baby
| Fatally Burned in
Blaze.
PROPERTY LOSS HIGH
IIncendiarism Activities
Have Brought Death
to Six.
PROPERTY LOSS HIGH
Houston. Tex. April 1.-The three

Houston. Tex. April 1.-The three
victims of this mornings rocming
house fire, died this afternoon, within
few minutes of each other.
The victims are Russ Forth. IS.
actor: his wife, Irene. Fl, and their
4-year-old child.
The family formerly lived at Evans
vile. Ind. il is understood.
City officials began an extensive in
vestigation today into fires. many OF
them in rooming houses. Which in the
last three weekly lsa-vess ulted in the
deaths of /slx persons, >the serious
injury aSthree others, T&nor injur-
les 10 D score. and property loss
well up into the husdredS of thou
sands. s-s-s~-, ~ ~f~u--------
Their investigation today was given
new force the disastrous blaze This
morning.
The fact that can. evidently a
container of kerosene, was found in a
room in an unoceupied house. burned
last night, led officers TO the theory
that many of the fires may have been
the work of firebugs.
Worth, who moved in yesterday 10
the home which burned a few hours
later, occupied a room on the second
floor. Flames already had gotten such
Roadway when he awoke. as TO cut off
escape by the stairs. He ran for his
wife and baby, and jumped with them
from window to the ground.
A fire late yesterday caused heavy
damage when several little shops and
manufacturing plants in the residence
section were burned
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
PERMIT FISH PAINTING
Federal Officers Cannot See Where
Law Violated, They Say.

Washington. ID. c.. April l.
Painted" salmon will not come under
the ban of the pure food experts
where the fish has not been cofored
to disguise some inferior quality.
The United States Fish Association
has protested against blanket con-
demnation Of painted fish," pointing
out that harmless coloring matter
had been used without interference
for twenty years, on some fish lighter
in natural color but the same in edible
quality, as is the case in other food
products.
While food inspectors throughout
the country have been instructed to
watch for inferior grades, "painted :
to look like better ones, officials of
the pure food service say it is doubt
full that painting" the fish with a
harmless dye which does not conceal
inferiority will be considered a viola
ton of the pure food law.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
100000 PUT
UP BY HAMON
INQUIRY HEARS
0klahoman Says Jake Did
Want Interior Depart
ment Post.
LEARN OF BOAST
Witness Scouts AL Jennings
Testimony Concern
= ing Funds.
Washington, d. C., April The

Washington. ID. C., April THE
political activities of the late Jake
Hamon, Republican national commit
teeman for Oklahoma, came under
scrutiny before the oil committee
again today in an avowed effort by
the committee prosecutor. Senator
Walsh. 10 establish conspiracy. as
far back as 1920. to select "compla-
cent" secretary of the interior.
Under the Montana senator's in
sistent questioning, ]. T.. Dyche. who
managed lannon's campaign for the
place on the national committee, tes-
titled that the fight had cost f:smon
100000. but insisted that he never
desired TO have place in the cabi-
net.
Ridiculous Jennings Story.
The witness ridiculed Al Jennings
testimony that Hamon had told him
of large money payments TO the late
Senator Penrose, Pennsylvania, and
Others 10 secure the nomination of
Warren G. Harding. and of indis-
bers of the Oklahoma delegation to the
Chicago convention.
As u matter OF fact. Dyche said,
Hamon did not spend a dime to in
iluence the delegation OF his state TO
vote for Harding. but on the con-
trary advised them to vote fer J.owdcu
on two ballots after they were ready
a get OF the Harding iIapd wagon.
said Hamon Made "Boast.r
II. III. Wilson. formerly Oklahoma
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
NO DAMAGE DONE BY
COLD HERE AS FROST
is NOT HPoRTED
1t Will Remain Clear and
Turn Slightly
Werner.

Fair weather and slightly warmer
is the forecast for Tuesday night.
Wednesday VIII be fair and warmer
with minimum temperatures from ~
to As degrees. Light to moderate
northeast TO southeast winds are pre-
dicted.
The temperature here fell to 50 de-
gress Tuesday morning. but no frost
was reported in the city. 1t is not be-
lieved that any damage was done by
the cold.
The high pressure area which
brought the cold had moved down
oyer the central part of the country
bringing temperatures in \the thirties
.ssssssA- rsest- Of the tios,ts Il. small
low is in the Northwest above tk,s
Canadian border aud IL viii bling
ward.
Tuesday. April ], saw the beginning
OF the cotton region bulletins issued
by the local weather bureau. The bull
letin shows clear weather in every
station in Texas but two, sherman
and Amarillo.
The weather summary for March is
sued by J. ii. Jarboe in charge of the
local bureau shows a sunshine record
OF 90 per cent. There were ten clear
days, thirteen partly cloudy, and eight
cloudy days.
The temperature during the month
was 81 degrees on March 70, and the
minimum was so degrees on March
l0. The average temperature during
the month was $50 degrees which IS,
80 below the average for March.
Rainfall during the mon] was 1. %
inches, which is deficicnd of 80 of
an inch.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
SHOOTING MISTAKE
Ok!ahoman Claims He Was Attacked
by Three Men and Drew Gun.

New York, April frank Van
Eaton, who said he is an oil man
from Anadarko, Okla, was arrested
early today, charged with having shot
and seriously wounded John Haley.
"a fnr importer. nj fight outside a
public dance hall. -
Van Eaton, II and six feet tall.
told the police that he closed an oil
degl here and. preparing to return
hohe. visited the dance hall by way
of celebration.
There be met a man who showed
M cf struggle and told him that
ssse men had insulted his wife and
siste in-law. and attacked him and
were waiting for him outside the hall.
Proceeding 10 the street. Van Eaton
said. lhe and his companion suddenly
were attacked by,three men. Unable
to COPE with their combined onslaught,
the w'esternerg said he drew his pistol.
q bullet frour'wiich accidentally struck
HALEY. who was passing. IN Eaton's
and his assailaiits disa.p-
peaSrsl drfIiss the melee, bel declared.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
SUSPECT IS ARRESTED
Man Accused Of Dope Charge Wanted
on Car Theft Charge In EI Pafo.

Del Rio, Tex, April 1.-Arrested
here Sunday ON suspicion Of nedtlling
done. Lawrence Clukey was returned
TO ri Paso Monday morning by Dep
uty Sheriff ID. ii. Quinn on a Charge
of automobile theft.
The suspect was arrested here oy
state rangers, Finding that the auto
mobile in which he was riding WAS
registered in III Paso county. 4; WIRE
was sent that place Instructi3ns TO
hold Ciukey we're received immfdlate-
ly.
Clukey told local officers hk is a
baker and th1 his home is in Grown
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
SINCLAIR EN- ROUTE
TO WASHINGTON TO
POST BOND IN CASE
Will Pat Up $4,000 to An
swer When He Is Call
ed for Trial.

Washington. ID. c., April Dis.
trict Attorney Peyton Gordon was no.
titled today that Harry +. Sinclair
will come to Washington late today
from New York TO furnish bond Of
10000 to answer when he is called for
trial on charge of contempt growing
out of his refusal TO answer ques,
tons Of the Senate oil committee.
1t was arranged that Mr.. Sinclair
should be allowed TO make his plea i'm
mediately upon his arrival here.
). w. Zevely. Sinclair's attorney
said he WAS unable TO say definitely
whether his client would come to
Washington today.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
SEIZE BIG STILL
15Oe- barrel Electrically Operated Dis
tillery Taken in Raid.

Philadelphia, Pa. April IA fit.
teen-gallon electrically operated still
and liquor valued at $4,000 were
seized by police last night in a raid
in the northeast section, and five men
were arrested.
-Four of them are alleged to have
been engaged in re-distilling alcohol
when taken into custody and the other
was the driver of truck containing
ten barrels of alcohol.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01

COP AND ALLEGED
GANG LEADER ARE
KILLED IN FIGHT
Shooting Result Of Raid BY
Police and Arrest Of
Two Gangsters.

Detroit, Mich. April Benjamin
Monte, patrolean at Eoorsc, a
suburb, and Leo, Corbett, said to be
the leader of band OF desperadoes,
wre killed last night in n pistol fight
between police AMI members of the al
legged outlaw gan3. The shooting WIS
the elimination OF police raid which
previously had resulted in the arrest Of
two alleged members Of the band.
The two men, who gave their names
as Gene Murphy. dlias Thomas Owens.
and Charles Howl. rushed from the
place and jumped into the river. They
started to swim tdvard the Canadian
shore but turned back when officers
threatened to shdbt.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
ACCUSED OF FRAUD
Man Arrested i'm California Admits
$4,000 SwindIe. Cops Say.

Ukiah, Cal. April f.-Charges made
in California of bank swindling against
ID. l.. Flint, -. will take precedence
over any pending in the East, authori-
ties asserted here last night.
When Flint was arrested and ques-
toned. he is alleged to have con-
fessed not only to the defrauding of
a bank of this county of $1,000. but
also to the swindhng of $4,000.
Flint is said to have represented
himself as worth 100000 when "bor-
rowing" money from the various
hanks.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
Won STROHEINi FINED
Actor Must Pay $50 for Contempt in
Alimony Hearing.

Los Angeles, Cal. April 1.-Eric
Won ';troheim. motion picture director
was fined $50 for contempt of court
when he registered rage while testify
ing yesterday in an effort to obtain
reduction in alimony payments for
his former wife. May Won Stroheim.
Interrupted by counsel, he flared
up with an I'll smash your face"
His honor flared up with shat state
ment takes a $50 fine"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
JAIL GUARD MEMBER
Private In Texas Militia Failed To
Attend Drill.

Judson S. Henderson. private first
class Of Company A. 141st Infantry,
Texas National Guard. was placed in
the Bexar county Jail Tuesday morn
ing to serve sentence of % days
imposed upon him by n summary
colrt-martial. The commitment or
der, which is signed by First Lieut..
William c. King, specifies that
Henderson was convicted of violation
of the Sixty-first and Sixty-third Ar
ticles of War. Information given
given Sheriff Jim Stevens was that
Henderson had failed to report for
drill duty. This is the second man
TO be received at the Bexar county
Jail under sentence in the National
Guard,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
FIRST CAR OF NEW
POTATOES LEAV ES
( RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Grown Near San Benito and
Average so Bushels
4 to Acre.

San Benito, Tex.. April 4. - The
first carload of new potatoes this
season was grown near this city on
the farm of 7. 4. Johnston, formerly
Of Dardenell, Ark. by Frank kretz,
averaging so bushels to the acre..
They were sold for S4.20 per bushel.
The car was shipped from this
city today.
This is the opening of the spring
potato season for the valley.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
HOME WEATHER FOR TOURISTS.

St. Louis: Temperature. &c; partly
cloudy; twelve-mile wind from the north
vest; lowest temperature in last "a
hours. 20; highest. Sc.
Chicago: Temperature. "a; clear: ten
mile wind from the northwest; lowest
temperature in last "a hours. "a: high
est 80.
Kansas City; Temperature. IS; clear;
eight-mile wind from the northwest;
lowest temperature in last "a hours. "a;
highest. 81.
New York; Temperature. so: cloudy;
six-mile WIND from the east; lowest tenn
qerature p last "a hours. IS: high
r., q.
wsshinEfkn: Temperature. 81; snow
fs; ten-miik wind from the northeast;
10 west tempsrature in last "a hours. 50;
aikhest. IS.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
SIX ARE MISSING
Three Boys and Three Girls Wert
Last Seen i'm Breckenridge Park.

Three youths and three young girls
who were last seen i'm Breckenridge
Park Monday afternoon were being
sought by Bexar county deputy sher-
ifs Tuesday. The father of one OF
the girls reported the matter 20 the
sheriff's effice.
According to information given
Sheriff Jim Stevens one of the gi=is
is fourteen years of age. The father
said he had called the boys homes
Tuesday morning and they had not
been home4 The father intimated that
charges may be filed against zone Of
the young men.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
FIND OIL SAND
Neal Test in Webb County Looks
Promising at 1904 Feet.

Laredo. Tex, April 1.-The Neal
test. being drilled in the northeast
quarter Of Survey 612 of Webb coun-
ty. late Saturday afternoon encoun-
tered an oil sand at the depth OF
1904 feet. A core was taken which
showed heavy saturation of 40 gray
ity.
Casing is now being set prepare
tory to making a test. The well is
located about six miles east of the
Schott pool and back ON the escarp-
ment which crosses the county in a
Observation-Disclosures direc-
finn
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-01
THE WEATHER
TEMPERATURES,
FORECAST.

san Antonio and vlciaity: Tuesday
night fair and slightly warmer; wLd-
nesday. fair and warmer: minimum tenn
perature. ~ to IS; light to moderate
northeast to southeast winds.
East Texas: Tuesday night. fair ahd
Ehshty warmer; probably frost: An
Iortheast portion; Wednesday. fair ami
Farmer
West Texas: Tuesday night, fair and
Warmer; Wednesday. fair and warmed
1eept in southwest portion.