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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20

who think the Senate rules ought to
be changed, stand up. Come on,
Get up and say so right now"
As the roar which greeted the vice
presidents challenge died down and
his hearers resumed their seats, he
l'ointed to Senator Butler, who had
risen with the rest and said:
Il knew Senator Butler would
stand up. Senator Gillett would
stand up too If he were here. He
told me So
Cheering broke out again as
Dawes finished. He listened for a
moment, rose and literally pulling
Senator Butler, who sat beside him.
from his chair, said:
Il want to hear what Senator But
Ter has to say about this"
Senator Buffers first remark, 81
believe in the reform of the Senate
rules" drew prolonged applause.
without detracting an iota from
what the Vice President has done to
bring this matter to the attention
of the public" he said, II want to
say that last December when l went
down to the Senate, my experience
with Senate rules and the doctrine
Of seniority taught me that It made
no difference what mans achieve
ments were or whence he came, he
was forced to take the last seat and
the lowest position on the lowest
committees.
II believe in reform. I believe IN
change and I believe in improvement
and propose to devote my time in
the Senate to the accomplishment of
these ends"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Install Officers
Of TicOnic Council

Grand Counselor George A. Dam
iels of Mallen, Mass, head of the
New England jurisdiction of the
United Commercial Travellers of
America. assisted by Grand Conduc-
tor William b. Adie of Portland,
and Past Grand Counselor A. L.
knight of Lewiston, acting as Grand
Marshal, very ably and impressively
installed the ofticers-elect of Ticonic
Council of the United Commercial
Travellers of America at a public in
stallation largely attended by men,
bers of the council, their relatives
and friends in Woodman Hall last
evening. The officers installed were:
Senior Counselor, Meddie F. King;
Junior Counselor, Harold A. Lord !:
Past Coun selor, Frank A. Meservey:
secretary and treasurer. Fred H.
Rose; Conductor. Frank p. True;
Page, James L.. Mills; Sentinel,
Harry c. Miller and members of the
executive council for two years,
Chester d. Ellis and George f. Far
rell. After the installation the
Grand Counselor. who is very ia
miliar with the aims and purposes
CT the Order, which has a member
ship of aboIt $4,000 in the United
States and Canada, gave an interest
ing address pertaining to the fra
ternal and insurance features of the
Or der.
The exercises of the evening
started with banquet served in the
Ware parlors and were concluded in
Woodmen Hall with dancing by the
company assembled, after the install
latiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
W|NSLOW

John Withee Of Waterville has
purchased the farm and stock of
Stephen HODGES and is soon to take
possession.-Guy A. Roundy, Mr..
and Mrs. r. L. Johnson, daughter
Thelma, Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Pooler
were in Albion Thursday evening to
attend the dance given by the
Canton Halifax Lodge Of Waterville.
&C. F. Ware of Fairfield was a re-
cent business visitor in winslow.-
Miss Lura Fitch has returned to
Portland after passing q vacation
with relatives In town.-Miss Ards
Dollif of Maiden. Mass, Is visiting
at her home on Lithgow street for a
few days.-Miss Beulah Potter is
confined to her home by illness
Several people from Waterville were
in town last evening to attend the
mock trial given by the pupils of
Wfnslow high school. -,~
Mrs. George Moore was hostess to
the members Of the Thursday Club
Thursday Afternoon and a fine meet
ing was enjoyed. The ladies passed
the afternoon in sewing and a gem
eral social time. Refreshments were
served. -, -
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Of Kings Chapel. The site Of the
home of William Dawes, Jr., was
marked with tablet presented by
the city of Boston.
Tomorrow, the rides of Revere and
Dawes through Middlesex county in
1855 to alarm the countryside will be
re-enacted, General Pershig accom-
panying the impersonator Of Paul
Revere and Vice President Dawes
that Of his great-great-grand
Parades and exercises in Lexington,
Concord and other Middlesex towns
connected with the ride will round
out the celebra ton of the anniver-
sary.
The graves Of Revolutionary SOL
diers buried in Concord cemeteries
We're decorated today after a parade,
with 200 children of the Revolution
taking part. Rev. Paul Revere
rockingham of Boston delivered an
address at commemorative exercises
in the afternoon and there was a
patriotic meeting in Monument Hall
tonight. At Lexington memorial
guard and flags of the 4S states
were stationed around Battle Green.
and exercises were held in the town
hall by the Lexington Historical
Society and Sons of the American
Revolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Sedan and Coupe
Meet at Intersection

Rickenbacker sedan, owned and
driven by Mrs. Eta Daley of 4s Bou-
teile avenue, and a Dodge coupe,
owned and driven by Wilfred Ma
thieu of IS Silver street collided at
the intersection of Pleasant and
North streets yesterday afternoon
ana, as result, the running board
OF the Rickenbacker was broken in
two and the mudguards bent. The
Dodge was not seriously damaged
and no one was injured in the acct
dent.
Mrs. Daley. who has owned her
new car since last Tuesday, was ac-
companied by Gladys Prout of Au-
gusta and Mrs. Eta Kenworthy OF
Pleasant street and she was driving
up Pleasant street towards the rail-
road crossing at a very slow rate or
speed. In the Dodge, besides Mr..
Matthew was Alec Pelerin of "a Edge
mont street. AS Mrs. Daley neared
North street she noticed the Dodge
coming toward Pleasant street. Both
the drivers applied brakes momen-
tarily and each thought the other was
to take the lead in crossing. Both
the cars continued on their way and
when the center of Pleasant street
was reached the collision occurred.
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Initiation Banquet
At. o. Frat Held

The 3cnd annual initiation banquet
n the Colby Chapter of the Alpha
Nm Omega fraternity was held on
saturday evening at the Elmwood
hotel with a large number of un-
1srraduate and alumni members
heine present. After an excellent
hanouet supper had been served, the
post prandial program was presided
over by Professor Ernest c. Mar
liner, '13, of Waterville as toastmas-
tsr. Stephen B. Berry, '26, OF Prov
hence, r. l., acted as choragus.
The speakers of the evening were
Iohn F. Flynn, '25, Of Pittsfield,
Mas: Edward T. Moynahan, '25, of
south Hadley Falls, Mass: John n.
Erickson. '2S, Of Newburyport,
Mas: A. Galen Eustis. '23. instruc-
tor in the department of Economics;
and Leo G. Shesong, 10, of Port
land. The banquet committee was
composed of Theodore r. Hodgkins
%, CT Pennington. as chairman
John E. Chandlette, '27, of Provi-
dence, A. l.: and James F. Berry
n, Of Jacksonville. VT.
The initiates to the fraternity are
Is follows: Glass of 1927, Horace
An Pratt of Hinckley, Albert Hunt
Or McLeary Of Waterville: class OF
1928, Charles Edward Callaghan
South Brewer: John Nelson Erick-
ION. Newburyport. Mass: Edwin
Wallace Harlow. Gardiner; William
Forrest MacLean. Norwood, Mass.
Milton Owen McKinna, Bangor: Ed.
: ward Martin Nee, Norwood, Mass.
John Alfred Trainor, Waterville;
Charles Flaherty. Norwood, Mass
Garth Colet Koch, Sanford: Arthur
Resisy Littlefeld, North Abingdon
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Colby College to
Show Surplus
Word of Pres. Roberts

Portland, April lI.-That the
revenues of Colby exceeded expecta-
tons due to an increase in the num-
year will terminate with a surplus
was one OF the encouraging reports
made by President Arthur J. Rob-
erts at the meeting of the trustees
of the college held at the Falmouth
Hotel yesterday forenoon. Another
interesting announcement was the
gift to the college by DIR. Charles ID.
Smith of the class of - of valuable
apparatus for scientific work.
The trustees were informed that
the commencement orator this year
will be Justice William J.. Riddell of
Toronto. one of the leading jurists
of the Dominion of Canada.
Owing to the absence of Justice
Leslie G. Cornish, the chairman of
the board, who was sadly missed by
all present, Justice Warren c. Phil
brook of Waterville was elected
chairman pro tenn. The members of
the board present were ID. Z. Bailey,
of Everett, Mass, Norman l.. Bas-
sett of Augusta, DIR. Woodman Brad
bury of Newton Center. Mass, w. G..
III a w iOi u VI <tiISlOil, -NldSS., mex w
Dodge of Portland. T.. l.. Getchell of
Boston, Leon G. Guptil of Winthrop,
Mass, Charles +. Quincy of Port
land, Rev. I. Il. Mower of Waterville,
G. +. Murray of Lawrence, DR.. +. w.
Padelford of Newton Center, Mass,
DR.. H. w. Page of Worcester. Presi-
dent Roberts. Hon. Herbert Z. Wads-
worth of Winthrop, Hon. George G..
Wing of Auburn, Rev. DR.. Z. G..
Whittemore of Waterville.
Many improvements had been
made on the grounds and building
including the practical rebuilding of
the chapel.
1t was announced that the extern
sion course that had been given in
Waterville this year had been sue
cessful and would newt year be eX-
tended to Augusta and Skowhegan.
DR.. Padelford, secretary of the
board of education of the Northern
Baptist convention. reported on the
survey made of the academies of
Maine with recommendations. A
committee of five was appointed to
carry out these recommendations
Resolutions of regret at illness of
Justice Cornish were adopted.
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FOrefathers' Ideals
(Continued from Page One)

der if we cannot all re-dedicate our
selves, and resolve to maintain the
constitution of this great republic, to
maintain what our forefathers died
to establish"
The days ceremonies has begun
with a military parade including in
it's ranks Mr.. Dawes and General
Pershing, a squad of men in the uni
forms of the minute men" of Lex
ington. and the Ancient and Honor
able Artillery and representatives OF
patriotic societies. On reaching
Eaneuil Hall the minute men and
color bearers marched down the
aisle, and the program began with
the trooping of the colors. At the
end of the ceremonies General Per-
shing presented a medal to Bay
Scout Thomas J. Smith, of East
Boston. for heroism in rescuing
comrade from the ice beneath the
ice in Boston Harbor.
Other ceremonies of the day were
exercises at the decoration of the
graves of Paul Revere in the Gran
airy Burying Ground and of William
Dawes. Jr. the vice presidents IA
nous ancestor, in the burying ground
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All Assured of
First Class Show
Tuesday Evening

| Those who are fortunate enough
to have tickets to the American Leg
! ion cabaret next Tuesday night will
| be assured of an evening b-im-full
/ of fun and frolic. The keynote of
| the entertainment as arranged is.
youth and beauty. The management
| has secured a bevy of beautiful girls
/ and has deliberately costunled the
| whole production SO as to best bring
| out this one theme. No expense has
! been spared to make this the one
| outstanding event OF the season. The
| costumes. especially designed and
| made for this affair by the we'll
known firm of Briggs and Raeburn
| arrived yesterday and have been
found to exceed all expectations.
The program will be made up of
professional and amateur acts.
There is no number which has any
one not trained and experienced in
stage work. The very best talent
available in Waterville as well as
some imported professional acts are
on the evenings bill, under the SUI
pervision of Mrs. Walter ]. Hood.
Miss Alma Reny has achieved an
enviable reputation as a dancer in
the last two Legion shows. Her in
depreciation of the Oriental school
of terpsichore is above criticism and
alone is enough to assure a pleasant
evening. The perfect embodiment of
grace and artistry, she is a center of
attraction.
Miss Thelma DeLisle IS also we'll
known on local stages. OF an espec-
tally appealing type she brings to
any program a veritable breath of
freshness and youthful appeal, sug-
gestive of spring. MisS DeLisle will
appear in two numbers. both appro-
priately costumed.
Miss Cecile Martin always pleases.
OF the dashing type, full of what we
Americans love to call pep" she
fairly exudeS life and energy. No
more popular soubrette has appear
ed on local stage in a long time.
Miss Anna Riley is a newcomer to
Waterville. One of Portlant's most
talented performers, she has been
engaged to appear in several num-
bers in this program. Miss Riley has
had considera BILE experience on the
professional stage, appearing In
singing and dancing numbers and
comes to Waterville with the strong
est recommendations
No program would be complete
without our own inimitable Ralph
Blunt. Suffice it to say that Ralph
will be there with bells on and will
be q Knockout.
Other artists who will appear dur
ing the course of the evening in an
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French Society
Holds Spirited Meet

La Societe des Artisans Canadians
Francois of this city held large and
spirited patriotic meeting last eve
ming at the City Opera house.
The feature Of the program was a
debate as to whether or not the Unit
ed States should become member
of the League of Nations. The af-
tirmative speaker was Arthur ]. Pom =
SAINT. while the negative side was set
forth by Alfred Langlois and Maxim
Codere. The presiding officer was
charles Roderigue and the decision
was left in the hands of the audi
enCe.
The program, besides the debate,
Included instrumental and vocal
numbers by Charles Marchand and
Ernest Patience. both of Montreal
duets by Mrs. Cora Thibodeau and
Miss A. Boulette; songs by George
Dave and remarks by the presiden.
of the local societe, O. J. Giguere
Accompaniment for the singers was
given by Miss Irene Caron and music
by the meeting was furnished by
Lambert's orchestra.
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Vice President
Talks Politics at
Boston Meeting

| BOSTON, April 1S-Vice President
Charles G. Dawes, in Boston for the
| celebration of the 15Oth anniversary
of the battle of Concord and Lex
irgton, showed history in the back
| ground in his first public appearance
today and renewed his attack on
Senate rule" which he launched in
his inaugural address March 4.
before a luncheon gathering of
ioo0 Boston business men assembled
to honor Roland w. Boyden as the
new president of the Chamber Of
Commerce, Dawes denounced the
present rules of the Senate and de-
Clared that he would continue the
battle for reform. He was cheered
when he called upon those present.
including Senator William M. But
Ter, to show their desire for a change
by rising.
Tonight in the Old North church.
IN the belfry of which lanterns were
hung on the eve of the first battle of
the revolution as a warning that the
BRUSH troops were on the march,
the vice president inaugurated the
formal program of the Concord Lex
Ihgton celebration by an address in
which he termed the Constitution a
guiding light for the nation.
Called upon for a speech at the
luncheon at which Owen d. Young
and jeremiah H. Smith, commission
er general of the League of Nations.
TO Hungary also were guests, Dawes
entered at once upon his denuncia-
ton OF the Senatorial veto.
L am going around this country
before l get through this four years.
!ren I'm going out of Office" he said
In conclusion amid laughter and
applause. Il am satisfied that this
REFORM can be accomplished"
The vice president had said pre-
viously that he would reserve discus
sion of the Senate rules for his New
York speech Tuesday. 1t was the
presence at the luncheon of Senator
Butler. he declared, that led him to
change his mind.
Unless I can act as a conduit TO
transmit to the Senate and its mem
bers the individual reactions of the
constituency, l do not see what
| am doing in Office" he said. $50
l am going to appeal to you IS part
or Senator Buffers constituency to
express Your opinion on this sub
Ject of Senatorial veto. Here is a
principle at stake that our fore
fathers fought for.
Did our forefathers have in mind
When they framed the Constitution
the lodging with any one of the &c
Senators power crater than the
veto power of the President of the
United States? Would they have
said that when our laws must have
the concurrent action of two houses
OF Congress, when they must be
subject to the veto power Of the
President and yet again subject to
review by the Supreme Court of the
United States, that further check
was needed in the shape of power.
placed in the hands of one Senator
to block all legislation; power that
he might sometime use for his own
personal gain?
rs that the conception they had?
That it Is right to have this usurped
power Of Senator fastened on the
country. not by the Constitution. not
by court. not by good legislat ton but
by Senate rules. built up by the
last 119 years, nobody knows how.
without any party or any one per-
son being responsible?
Il want Senator Butler, to know
how you feel about it. All of you
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20

Trains and Trolleys =
Hindered in Portland

Portland, Me-, April 1s.-More than
eight inches Of snow fell here today,
hating all traffic in Portland harbor
and hindering train and trolley service.
Hundreds of autoists who went on
fishing jaunts or camping trip in the
bright sunshine of Saturday were
forced to plough their way home today
through heavy snowdrifts. The mer-
curry fell 81 degrees. reaching 80 above.
1t was the worst snowstorm for late
April in IL years, according to wealth
er bureau records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Five-Inch Snowfall
In New Hampshire

Concord, n. II, April ia snow
storm which swept over this section
Of New Hampshire today in gusty
flurries had piled up five inches by
early evening. The storm, which be-
gan shortly before noon, was in
creasing at nightfall. Unusually
heavy traffic due to the holiday week
end was much hampered and several
minor accidents occurred. An auto
mobile operated by Mrs. Ethel Pit
tcu of Marlboro. Mass, and contain
ing her husband and child, plunged
eff the road near the bridge over the
MerrimaCk river. down % foot en-
bankment and lodged between two
trees at the waters edge. The occu-
pants escaped injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Boys Handed Over
To Newark Two

Lowell Arnold and p. H. Schay-
ner, the two young men who were
taken into custody by the local po-
lice at the request of the police of
Newark, n. j., last Thursday, left
saturday on their return to Newark
under the chaperonage of the Arnold
boys father and John j. Bechtold.
of the auto theft bureau of the New
ark police. The boys. both 10 years
old, had been in school until 1t be-
came irksome. when they deft New
Jersey and headed north. When
they had reached Waterville, Arnold
telegraphed to his home for money
and the boys father resorted to the
Newark police to restore to him his
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20

especially conceived interpretive
number are DR.. Turcotte, Miss
Juliette Butler. Harry Drawn, Fred
Young and Claudio Strout. There
seems to be a great deal of mystery
about the details of this part of the
program but it Is enough to say
that most amusing and pleasant
surprise awaits the audience.
AS an added attraction there will
be style show. participated in by
the Emery Brown Co.. Richards Ex-
elusive Shop and the Ida Taylor Her
som store. These will show models
Of the latest mode in milady's ward
robe.
The Douglas Melody Men of Au-
gusta will furnish the music for the
show and for the dancing which in
itself is enough to insure pleasure
for all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Snowfall Hits WatcryilIc

Deceitful winter yesterday dashed
10 pieces the hopes of those who had
anticipated the holidays as time to
commune with nature After a
beautiful Saturday clouds came In
the night and at noon Sunday snow
besan to fall; not a spring furry,
put storm of some hours durtion
which left a two inch covering Of
Sticky snow on the ground.
A year ago yesterday and about
TINS time two years ago snow has
lallen in this section of the coun-
Try, not enough to remain on the
ground for more than a few DAYS
but always enough to put a quietus
on holiday celebrations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Craw-
ford of Fairfield announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss
Glenys lrsteen Crawford to George
Milford Davis, the son of Mrs
Gideon Mayo of Nashua, n. II.
Miss Crawford is graduate of
Hebron Academy, class of 1922, and
Mr.. Davis was graduated from Col
by college last June. He is a men,
Der of the Zeta Psi fraternity.
The marriage will take place in
the early summer and in the fall
they Will go to Portland to make
their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Autos Hard Hit
Near BURLINGTON

Burlington, VT, April ia thick
carpet of snow was spread over BurI-
fngton's greening lawns and early
spring flowers today. 1t began snow
ing at 6 A. NJ. and did not let up un-
til late afternoon. The total fall is
about five inches. No damage Is re-
ported but there are several stories
Of automobiles being stuck in country
roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Dies From Broken
Neck Result of Fall

Phileas Pare, aged about 80 years.
was found dead early Saturday at
the loot or the stairway leading to
the SECOND story of the house at "A
Water street where the man made
his nome. The discovery of the body
was made by Mrs. Rose b. Rov. who
occupies the downstairs part of the
house and she at once notified Night
Deputy Alfred Poirier. Poirier called
DR.. John G. Towne, who determined
that Mr.. Pare met his death from
broken neck, resulting from n
fall down stairs.
Mr.. Pare has lived in Waterville
ior many years and he is survived
by several sons and daughters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20

M Howard F. Hill has returned
rms city from Philadelphia where
:. has been for The past two wears
= resident surgeon at the Wills Eye
sn.nital In that city. DR.. Hill has
srsned an office in the Professional
hni.ding in this city and his practice
IN be limited to the eyes.
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UnwelcOme Snow
Continued from Pace One)

easter which began this morning.
While the snow caused no seriou. de-
lays in street car traffic, it was a suf
hcient obstruction to slow up the
service. 1t is expected the storm will
cause much damage to early crops
which were just breaking through the
ground. 1t is one of the worst snow
storms on record in this city SO late
in the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Five-1nch Fall
In Rutland. Vermont

Rutland, VT, April 19.-At seven
O'Clock tonight snow was still fall
ing after twelve-hour storm during
which fall of about ten inches was
recorded in the city. Constant
melting beneath the storm kept the
depth down to about five inches. The
mercury lowered around thirty-five
degrees above zero all day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-20
Funeral of Joseph jacques

FUNERAL services for Joseph JAG
sues we're held from Notre Dame
shnrch yesterday afternoon, burial
hsinr in Pine Grove cemetery. Mr..
Iscoues, who was SO years old. died
q his home on Water street, Friday
,,,ht. He Is survived by his wife,
pauline: two sons, Andrew and JOS
am both Of this city and a daugh-
ter Mrs. Jennie Gilbert of Fairfield.