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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-21

Japan Is preparing demands on China says
u cablegram IL won't b. long before China viii
have the finest assortment OF demands In all history
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03
AROUSINC maine
SEEKING PLEDGES
MANY OFFER AID

1t is very evident that when Gov
ernor Brewster, several months ago,
set out to arouse the people of this
State to their sponsibilities re-
specting the States future develop
ment he was we'll aware that he had
not undertaken a temporary effort
nor one which would run itself 1t
is likewise plain that he is resolved
to spare no effort to see it through.
The Governor and the earnest peo-
pie whose support he has enlisted
are seeing it through.
On Thursday morning there was a
meeting at the Capitol under the
auspices of The Maine Development
Association. Those who have been
actively at work since q like meeting
in January at which was outlined q
plan for boosting Names products,
We're present and arrangements were
made for work during this month.
The initial step having been taken
mite plans be made for enlisting all
the civic organizations of the State
in an effort to secure from Maine
people signed pledges of loyalty, hos
pitality, of service in inviting out
siders to visit Maine, of effort in
identifying our highways and COM
munitieS.
His suggestions were followed by
discussion and approved by the
adoption of a resolution. Among the
speakers were Hiram Kicker, b. f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

Cleaves, Frank p. Washburn, State
Commissioner of Agriculture. Arthur
G.. Staples, C. F. Flynt, H. NJ. Big
Glow. A. o. Thomas. Commissioner
of Education, Willis Z. Parsons, W.
J. Thompson and others.
Reports from different sections of
the State showed that already much
has been done toward arousing pub
lie interest in the work. There have
been. aside from the appropriations
by the several towns and munich
palities, contributions from private
individuals. The work has been con-
Quoted with remarkably little ex-
pense and the plans made do not
contemplate any considerable eX-
penditure, rather the coordination
of effort among the people them
selves. The spirit of the meeting
was enthusiastic.
Outline of the Work
Maine has at last lifted the bushel
from her candle.
The transportation lines and hotels
have for many years spent. con-
siderable sum of money annually
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

the Vest which had been taught
them the summer before. Then each
one came down the aisle and placed
a piece of evergreen on the altar,
from the Oldest down to the young
est.
Another event was the missionary
play which was so successfully Civ
en-. The native men and women took
part and they put their whole hearts
and souls into their tasks They
lived their parts. There never could
nave been sweeter portrayal of the
mother Mary than played by one Of
the mountain women. While the
finesse and grandeur of the Passion
Play of European fame was not
there, the sincerity and depth of
feellng upon the part of the actors
made up for this in a large measure.
DR.. Powell has been visiting in
Augusta. She will also visit in
Gardiner and at her former home in
Clinton. as well as other places, be-
fore returning to North Carolina, to
resume her loved work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03
Assessors
Notice

/. :. ,,s,b,tants Of the City Of Au-
!. - and others having taxable
!! s s.es.rty within said city, are hereby
/ p p,ssa and requested to bring in to
: ass s,,sersigned assessors Of said city,
= sud perfect lists of their polls
I wv n their estate. real and personal.
|: ' = money on hand and all
| -. - ,o.ned on property. hypothecat-
|. n0A. ",an mortgages, bonds, deeds,
g upS na bills and memorandums or
I notee, tanner so invested that inter-
I W. ather consideration shall be
I u " hacorne due thereon. debts due
j 20 " han owing, and all property
I ras, trust as Guardian, Executor or
I Nails. ~ which they are possessed
GENE frst of April. 1925. and to
4 oonn.n oa to substantiate the same
Sa' msrsons owning Real Estate
a ~ nroperty was assessed IN the
sa sss name or by a wrong description
/ ho 9ss inventorv of 1924, or who have
~. ga or sold Real Estate within
gu' nast wear. will call at the asses
" pa otice during the time specified
W ond have proper corrections and
r,susfers made for 1925.
IA for the purpose Of receiving
"a lists and making transfers, or
s.,a EST Estate. the undersigned will be
! s'1 SESSION sion in City Hall the first day
n snrjl from . to IL A. NJ, and from
S,oI p NJ, and each THURSDAY dur.
Z. y me month of April, 1925. from 2
NIP ' M. and any personal examina-
~. =, conversation about the valua-
Nv, ,su thereof II by the Assessors will not
NV considered as a waiver for neglect
y suy person bringing In true and
~ o.r f lists as required by law.
r Those persons who neglect to COM
nj, rith this notice will be barred by
~ from appealing from the decision
y the Assessors on their application
~ abatement for any errors in prop
srtv taxed to them: and will be fur
, l liable to an additional valuation
a. A. Is Der cent. for neglect or evasion
IN true statement of ownership OF
taxable property.
Banks for returns may be had of
us on application or by calling at the
oRce Of the City Treasurer.
]. W. BECK.
FRED w. LlBBEY,
DIVIDE J. COTE,
Assessors of Augusta.
mchs1det
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

along the lines of tourist, agri-
cultural and industrial development
Three years ago a few far sighted
Maine men. who for long time had
had faith in Names future. formed
the State of Maine Publicity Blu
reau, to advertise in statewide
way and to be supported by the
private subscriptions of its mem
bers.
1t is the first organization of its
kind formed in this country. to adj
vertise in a strictly state wide way
to the rest of the country, the at
fractions which Maine holds for the
tourist and vacationer showing fav-
oritism to no special section. no
group of sections and to no group of
people. And because it picked one
job to do and did it well, it has met
with great success.
AS q result of that success, Hon.
Ralph O. Brewster, Governor of
Maine, who is a director and mem
Der of the executive committee of
the State of Maine Publicity Bureau.
recognized the possibilities for furth-
er expansion, and during his cam
paign and since his inauguration has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03
apr3d1t

April 3, consisting Of Aunt Jerusha's
Quilting Party" followed by an old
fashioned dance and old fashioned
refreshments.
Bertrand Clark entered the East
ern Maine General Hospital at Ban
gor last week, for surgical treatment.
He was operated on Friday and Is
reported to be getting along well.
Myrtle Williams returned 10
Waterville, Monday. to continue her
studies in the High School.-Dorls
Foster, who was sick several days
the past week. is much better.--Mrs.
Willis Clark, who has been in Ban
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03
DR.. HANNAH POWELL, A PREACHER
IN NORTH Carol LIMA MOUNTAINS
STRIVES TO Be "JUST A NEIGHBOR"

After Seven Years in Missionary Work Along
the Maine Coast, DIR. Powell Went to South,
ern Appalachian District, Where She Has
Come to Love Her Little Flock, and They
Her-A Native of Clinton, in This State.
NOW Pastor of Imam Cha pei of the Univer
salst (hurch at Sunburst, N. C. Tells of
Ter work and Ambitions During Visit in
Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

gor for several days with her son,
bertrand Clark, arrived home Mon
day.-Mrs. Merle Foster went to
Portland, Tuesday. where she will
visit friends for several days.-Miss
Frances Kelley of Clinton is a guest
of her brother and wife. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hawley Kelley.-Mr. and Mrs.
V. c. Holt were recent guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond Kicker of Show
hegan.-Last Wednesday evening
set of unoccupied buildings owned by
Morris Adams were burned. The
buildings were insured also the hay
in the barn,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

Thomas E. Jackson of Manchester
was greeting friends Thursday in
the CITY having recently returned
from three months sojourn
in Florida. He also enjoyed a side
trin to Cuba. He made the trip
south this winter with his sister
ana her husband by automobile and
sold the machine there, returning by
roj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for their kindness
during our late bereavement.
A. GERTRUDE TRASH
BERTHA l.. TRASk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03
CANAAN

The Ladies Auxiliary of the S. of
V will give an entertainment at
Town Hall, Canaan Friday evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

Mrs. James Clark Of GARDENERS
Crossing is passing a few days in
the CITY as the guest of Mrs. Della
Dickey, Patterson street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03
AUGUSTA LOCALS

"A AOAA1/J
bus dmsst Reed of Windsor was a
AeSs caller in the city.
d =, taylor Of Coopers Mills was
.htursday guest Of Mrs. George
''saourn, Gage street.
!.
AS rs Louise Gardiner &c coner.d
" illno nome on st. Catherine street
lhnrsdana anne resumed his duties on
h@t il1y.s q. the post Office. after a
tiset IL asea Lebar of Winthrop
aa days Illness Nc ou' AFTER a sew
II. Rev. =. +. c. Kennedy was . ,,,s,
for the asr Wednesday in Portland.
st 1 fs Sse S is able to be out af-
pn Spr,Hrws days illness at his home
p'ing street. lib i'o'''e
Pnsration 's L. Pennock, home dem
Bureau. .agent, Kennebec Farm
raao, sh ss.urned Thursday from
ual FIRE nsre they attended the an
mers' Week. VIC a"
Ls N !, Grin EN-, r,1o
The citv S city on Pearl street. is
aynk h sy i S a few days. She is
eady 70 Is a., household goods backed
70 plan,A t - to Lynn, Mass where
uture, y make her home in the
lns and Daa .b hand aud discarded scar cloth.
= the p - me e.. Office of the oversee "er
m. nan. apr3d3t
(. IA 4. s. s1;l :. department. Of tho Y NJ
urday at nave nav a rummage sale. Sat IT,
munity { CHINE me Augusta Girls Com ON
A. NJ. D0n0use. beginning at 10
apr3d2t
On rrldarsa s WEDDING
here will \. /, Apr. 3. at 7.so p. NJ,
cts followssss : !, wedding of the Mid,
I'd refreshmeno,y readings and music.
e. Admission J. at spiritualist tenn
apr2-3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

lbnrsdan ne resumed his duties on
ehert iIly.s az the post office, after a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

Stset Il Eugene u Lebar of Winthrop
sal daysss o ne to be out after a sew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

Nbsr louise Louise Gardiner is confined
" ilIno no''ie on st. Catherine street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

businasa. reed of Windsor was a
'Aess caller in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

hess ca II, c =, Kennedy was a bust
'for the asr wednesday in Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

Ia Th, taylor Of Coopers Mills was
|Nashhnsss y guest of Mrs. George
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

fst 1 fsv esett is able to be out af-
pn Eprinsr aays illness at his home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-03

Pnstaaona l. Pennock, home dem
bureau. .assent, Kennebec Farm
rteo shssou rned Thursday from
Al Fsrmsss. tney attended the an
Evening star., 1925-07-29
Selling Honesty.

New York is using advertising as a
remedy for crime. ThereVare warning
cards displayed in every elevated,
subway and surface car in the city
and in all the commuters trains,
pointing an effective moral to any
real or potential criminal who hap
pens tc be on board. A typical card
reads:
You can't win! The cleverest
stick-up in New York police history is
now old and broken, with 10 years yet
to serve in Sing Sing"
Along with this statement there is
an impressive illustration of a hold-up
man covering before a huge police
man with drawn pistol.
Another illustration shows a MUIR
derer being led to the electric chair.
Moral appeals and appeals to self
interest tell the same old story, veri-
fed by all the ages, that honesty is
the best policy, that decency and
squareness pay, in material rewards
as well as an easy conscience.
Advertising ought to be as good for
selling" honesty as for selling goods.
1t will be interesting to watch the
New York crime curve after this inno-
acknowledgements New Dominion.
Evening star., 1925-07-29

themselves as respected and law-abid-
ing citizens. Many man has gone
burgling at night without the knowl-
edge of his family. returning before
dawn and carrying on his regular oc-
cupation without arousing the least
suspicion. This Doylestown man op-
Grated on a large scale. He had an
organized crew of swindlers, of which
he was the head. and it would seem
that only through the jealousy of one
of the gang on the score of the divi-
sion of spoils was the identity of the
leader disclosed. He was traced
through descriptions-he is an unusu-
ally large, heavy-built man--to the
thriving farm near Doylestown.
There was something in this case
more than u wish to make money rap
idly. The criminal career attracted as
an adventure The man did not need
the profits of his crooked schemes.
He was making money steadily and
sufficiently as a farmer. He was just
naturally a crook loving the game for
its excitement, its thrill. its risk. Now
he has come to the end of his rope
and will probably spend long term In
prison, perhaps will lose his life, for
he has confessed to the killing of a
policeman He speculated in crime
and lost
Evening star., 1925-07-29
National Spirit Typified
By Stone Mountain Coins

and South together" in the opinion of
the Boston Traveller, and the Cincin-
natl TimeS-Star declares that North
erners, the children and grandchiI-
dren of Union soldiers, and surviving
Union veterans themselves will study
the two heroic figures pictured upon
the coin with pride at the thought
that these were brother Americans"
That inscription to the valor of the
soldier of the South was placed there
by authority of a Government con-
trolled by n New England President
and Northern Congress" the Mem
phis NeBs-Scinitar points out. 1T is
far more significant than if it had
been authorized by a Southern Presi-
dent and a Southern Congress. 1t is a
tribute required by justice. Justice,
after all, is stronger than prejudice"
Assurance that the people of Ten
nessee twill DO their part in making
the gracious service of the Nation to
the cause an entire success" is ex-
pressed by the Knoxville Sentinel,
while the Nashville Banner concludes
Buried: forever is the cause for which
Lee, Jackson and the other Confeder-
ate leaders fought, but survive for
ever viii their virtues, their courage,
their splendid deeds"
The example of East Tennessee in
its support OF the memorial stirs the
Atlanta Jourrel also to praise of those
Southerners whose sympathies were
with the North. THAT stronghold of
Union traditions" the Journal OBJ
serves, (which gave to the armies of
Lincoln thousands of keen-eyed rifle
men in the war between the States,
and wEich today numbers more Re-
publican voters than any other region
of the South, has risen nobly to the
chivalrtc challenge of the memorial
idea"
Evening star., 1925-07-29
Schoolhouse Costs.

Another illustration of the difficulty
Of trying to upbuild the public school
system on the basis of rigidly restrict
ed appropriations is afforded by the
award which the Commissioners have
Just made Of a contract for Il school
house at price of $7,O75 above the
limit OF the appropriation. The low
est bid exceeded the actual sum voted
by Congress by $4,700. while S2,S75
went TO the office of the municipal
architect 10 cover planning costs. 1t
Is expected to modify the specitica-
tions sufficiently TO bring the actual
cost within the amount Of the appro-
priation.
This same situation has arisen in
several cases this year. If the strict
letter of the law were observed and
contracts We're awarded only when the
bids We're within the appropriations
the school building program would be
practically halted.
1t IS imperative that the Commits
sioners secure from Congress sys-
TEN of sliding scale appropriations.
with margins of cost allowed for in
the annual budget The estimates
submitted TO Congress in December
are based upon computations made in
July, or perhaps earlier. The appro-
priations, which are rarely more than
actually made-that is, written into
the bill finally-in March, often in
June, or a year after the first compu-
tations by the architects and engi-
neers. Meanwhile the cost of con-
struction has in all probability risen
through higher wages and higher cost
of material.
There is no occasion for surprise
when bids are received in excess of
the amounts appropriated. There is
their prices upon the totals of the ap-
preparation bill. They base them upon
the work required for the construc-
ton, the quality Of material and of
finish. Naturally they hope to profit
by the work. They make their bids
as low as they dare in order to have a
chance to secure the contracts, and
as high as they dare to insure fair
return for their own investment of
time and money.
1t will be to the distinct advantage
of the District TO have a marginal
school building system of appropria-
tions, especially during this period of
making good the arrears caused by
several years of comparative neglect.
The Commissioners will have an i'm
pressive showing to lay before the
committees of Congress at the next
session as an argument in favor of a
sliding scale of building costs.
Evening star., 1925-07-29
Today and Tomorrow.

Indications that motor buSSeS are
portation facilities accumulate. In
New York City, where the conditions
call for additional transit facilities.
more lines are being constantly au-
thoriZed. The city transit board has
just recommended the establishment
of 10 new routes, aggregating over
290 miles and constituting 19 separate
systems. In this city, likewise, the
Public Utilities Commission from time
to time grants extensions of the bus
system, both to the traction COM
panies, utilizing the more flexible
units as feeders to their rail lines,
and to independent operators.
1t is evident that with the increase
rail lines becomes less likely. The
track, costing heavily for installation,
whether on the overhead or the under
ground conduction system, cannot be
shifted. 1t must remain where 1t is
first laid. If business develops along
such route, the operating company
prospers. If 1t does not develop,
losses are probable.
Unit for unit, however. the bus does
not carry as many passengers as the
street railway vehicle. To accommo-
date as large a number of persons
as the average street car service the
bus service must be maintained on
basis Of high frequency. This adds
to the traffic volume. Similarly, the
use of busses involves pavement de-
terioration, owing to the heavy
weights Of the units employed. The
question arises whether with the de-
velopment Of the bus service spe-
cially designed pavements may not
be required. This question has al
ready arisen in connection with the
motor truck, which is seriously in
furious to the street surfaces.
With the growth of American cities
and their spread into suburban areas
transportation assumes aspects never
conceived before. The development
OF the motor car for Individual transit
has facilitated this growth, but at
the same time has added to the traffic
congestion problem. Highway engi-
neers are now studying the question
of roads with view TO accommodate
ing not merely the traffic Of today.
but of a decade or more hence. 1t
was recently estimated that in twenty
five years the roads leading out of
New York City for a radius of fifty
miles must be quadrupled in capacity
to meet the demands of the estimated
traffic of that time.
No one can foretell the situation of
a quarter century hence. 1t would
be rash, indeed, to attempt to vision
the urban situation then. Contrast
between today and twenty-five years
ago in respect to street and road con-
ditions and transportation facilities
shows how futile is such an attempt.
Changes that meet present needs, in
street widening, in road making and
in shifting from one form of trans
portation to another, are enormously
expensive. The costs of the future
must be left for later computation.
Evening star., 1925-07-29

scenery and English themes. Several
pictures of public appeal have been
''filmations" of roundhead and cav
alier troubles. Several of our impor
tant pictures have dealt with phases
of the French Revolution. and several
very interesting pictures have treated
of Rome in pagan times. If the Brit
ish producers cannot turn out as good
pictures as we do they should so to
school to our picture makers and
learn the art.
One of the British claims is that
American films are rented in Eng
land at too low prices. If this thing
goes unchecked the British may be
talking soon of American pauper labor
in moving pictures. Forbid it. The
Hollywood artist who falls from the
clouds, smashes through the roof of
a house, lands in a tub of suds and
then shoots up a roomful of brigands
who are unrighteously holding his
sweetie. draws higher wages than the
president of the Bank of England.
The beautiful girl who registers grief
with glycerin tears takes from the
cashier on Saturday night a pay en-
velope that holds what used to be
called III England "a kings ransom"
The fellow in shirt-sleeves, with his
cap worn backward on his head and
who cranks the camera, rides in a
genuine automobile and boards at a
hotel where meals cost as much as
at the Cecil.
Evening star., 1925-07-29
Britain and Our Movies.

The British film industry seeks
ture. There are some persons who
feel that the United States needs pro-
lection against the American picture,
but the great body Of our people are
still strong for the homemade cinema
They welcome the foreign picture
when it reels off enough thrills and
when the foreign actors are good
hooking. Americans have no sectional
pictorial prejudice. Down East and
other screen dramas, the scenes of
which are laid in bIueberry regions or
the pumpkin pie belt, meet with as
much favor as sagebrush classics
where painted Indians, cowboy heroes
and valorous ''hard-riding and straight
shooting" cowgirls litter the land
Scape. We submit to old plantation
pictures where Uncle Ned and his
family sing songs in the cotton field,
S'Kuhnel" Smith wears a goatee and
drinks mint juleps on the columned
portico, and his pretty daughter in
lowered sunbonnet and full-length
foulard falls in love with Yankee
soldier. There is one form of picture
on which a great many American
seat buyers at the movies have
weakened. 1t is the play in which
the wife has a sweetheart who is not
her husband and in which the husband
leads a double or quintuple life. It
Is not clear whether audiences have
come to yawn at these things because
they do not like the morals or be-
cause playwrights have harped on this
sune until 1t Is monotonous.
II British film producers are being
overwhelmed by American films the
remedy is in their hands. Their first
effort should be to produce pictures
which British audiences like as well
as or better than the imported ar
ticls. a great many prosperous pic
tures have been made with English