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The Washington times., 1925-02-24
KILLS WIFE WITH SCISSORS.
THEN TAKES OWN LIFE.

MADRID, Feb. 24.-Candido Al
yarez and his wife were dead to-
day, victims of a maniacal rage
which, caused Alvarez to kill his
kwife with a scissors and then COM
nit suicide with a knife.
The Washington times., 1925-02-24
WRECKAGE SEEN, BUT
SHIP CREW IS MISSING

BILBAO, Feb. 24.-Wreckage OF
the lost steamer Cisne was washed
shoreward today by a turbulent
sea.
No trace Of the crew has been
found
The Washington times., 1925-02-24
Kalorama> Citizens

Kalorama Citizens Association will
meet tonight in the parish house IF
st. Maragret's Church, Bancroft
place and Connecticut avenue north.
west.
The Washington times., 1925-02-24
A DAYS
WALK
With JIM RING.

ALetter From One Who Knows
Sir: Congress is Looping on to
the last day of the present ses-
sion, with no more than the ordi-
nary bombast and puerile debate.
The wise guys are passing out
information, lavishly, on threat
ened ridiculous riders on bills
that won't pass and why, on
bills that will pass and why, on
bootlegging in the Congressional
Office buildings and on the reason
why Senator 4So-and-so was found
hiding in his office safe when
the Wotzis bill was called.
This amazing and ludicrous ar
ray of information is what casts
a questionable glamor about the
last days of a Congress. 1t ex-
causes the people to assume that
of, romantic intrigue, of dark
chickering's and terrible tamper-
ings with the nations honor.
that the Hill, in these days of
is the stamping ground of a lot
Of very busy men, who never
before realized how much Htten-
ton clamorous constituency
may, upon occasion, demand OF
them.
Our Senators and Congressman
are too busy to be important.
They can't possibly find time to
save. the nation with q heavy
mail from home coming in each
morning and the social season at
its height.
So. let US not expect too much
of these muddled, weary, minds.
They need a good, long rest; and
I, for one, am I'm favor of giving
1t to them. Yrs truly, s. EG-
BERT OSHKY.
We Are Reminded.
And that reminds us. for no
reason at all, as the fellow said,
Of the story contributed by Ralph
WeschIer:
A Maryland farmer, firing Of
hard cider. bought a case Of
Scotch from a travelling sales.
man. The good scofflaW had,
however, read so much OF poi
sonous i1ootch that he sent a gen.
erous sample OF the liquor Ito
chemist in the city for analysis.
Several days later, the sample,
considerably depleted, was re-
turned. The chemist had re-
ported Herewith:
would advise you to open
health resort at once. This spring
water is wonderful
Thoughts On Wood.
Lucky, rash:
Lots of cash.
Cash spent
Repent.
Or. If you prefer platitudes
there's one that starts: "A fool
and his money"
Aroma of Many Feet.
We have noticed, from time to
The Washington times., 1925-02-24
Aroma of Many Feet.

Aroma of Many Feet.
We have noticed, from time to
time, that a shoe-shining "parlor'
is inevitably center of noisy ar
gument among the bOotblacks.
What they quarrel over is q mys.
terry. Perhaps that's why they are
bootblacks.
The Washington times., 1925-02-24
w ARG Reninded.
Thoughts On Wood.

Lucky, rash:
Lots of cash.
Cash spent
Repent.
Or, If you prefer platitudes
there's one that starts: "A fool
and his money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-21
TURKISH TRANSFORMATION

! Possibly the Turkish leaders are
mindful Of the speedy transformation
in the outward form Of ancient civil
lzation effected by the japanese. OF
whatever they may be thinking they
are speeding up a transformation in
their own country. This would seem
to run counter to deeper religious
belief and custom than occurred in
Japan. The Koran has been to them
like that which the Constitution Is
to this country. Now they are to
Substitute a code adapted, it is said,
from the laws of Switzerland and
Germany. Under this the having Of
more than one wife will not be per-
nnitted even to the wealthy. More
over civil marriage is to be required
and the woman will not be compell-
ed to veil her face when she appears
in public and she will enjoy property
rights. The press is accorded free
dom hitherto unknown in that coun-
try and endeavor will be had to es-
tablish courts, the decisions of which
may command respect at home and
abroad. The spirit of change inf1u-
ences even matters Of dress, the fez
10 to be discarded for the hat. How
much Of this transformation is at
tsibutable to conviction and conven-
lance, how much to instinct for imi-
tation and to what extent it will
loosen the hold of the Mohammedan
traditions and prejudices is some
thing for the future to reveal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-21
Songs And Joy On
Legion Program

Omaha. Neb., Sept. ~ (AP)-oma-
ha streets are going to be full OF
song and gaity when the American
Legion National Convention comes
here in October.
Entertainers will come from every
part of the United States. The list
sing. '
Ten entertainment stations are to
De down town where the Legion
naires will congregate. Stages will
be provided. Entertainers will "do
their stuff" at station number one
and get away to station number two.
then to station number three and so
down the line.
Judges will be at each station. En-
terta1ners will be ranked according
to the reception given them by the
audiences. Cash prizes will be
This is said to be the first time a
plan OF this kind has ever been used
at an American Legion convention.
It IS just q part Of the general pla n
OF entertainment which will keep tia
LeSlonnaires on the alert during the
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Dexter

After the heavy rains during the
past week Dexter Is favored again
with beautiful fall weather and far
mers throughout the section are mar
vesting their crops. The canning
factories have about completed the
years pack which has been an un-
usually large one.
The regular meeting of the farm
bureau was held Friday afternoon AT
the home of Mrs. Ethel True. 20
members attending. This is the first
meeting at which Miss Doris Dow,
the new home demonstration agent,
has been present since her appoint
ment. Miss Dow demonstrated MAX
ing a corn and cheese souffie, cab
bage and cheese dish and fruit salad.
After this demonstration a bountiful
dinner was served after which Miss
Dow gave a talk on the best manner
to cut vegetables and the need OF
eating the same. Miss Homer VIII
bur, clothing project leader, had hat
shapes on exhibition and a goodly
number were sold. At the business
meeting 1t was voted to meet with
Mrs. Ross Carter on Oct. !. and to
have a sewing machine demonstra-
ton Oct. 81 with Mrs. Shirley Bug
bee.
Friday evening, Sept. %, the young
ladies of the Baptist church will give
an entertainment at the church YES
try followed by a social, some OF the
best stunts and songs from Ocean
Park will be given at this time.
small admission fee will be asked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-21
Devote An Island
To Pan Botany

Honolulu, Sept. la. P. by N,u,
The island Of Oahu will BE- mads ,
Pan Pacific botanical garden nm
plans Of the Pan-Pacific Biology On.
mission and suggested by Wilm +
Pope, horticulturist at the UaIt1l
States Agricultural Experiment n.
ton.
Numerous sites have been oBssl
where food trees and plants from p.
cific lands may be planted and cult.
waited. Different attitudes, different
amounts Of moisture and element 1!
climate are required for various
plants and most Of these REQUISITES
are found on the island. II d Dos.
sible, however. that the higher slopl
Of the extinct volcano crater Of Msur
Kea, island Of Hawaii. also will n
utilized for the cultivation Of fruit
ami other food trees from temnnts
zones in the Pacific area.
Pope reported that considenbh
progress has been made since Prins
Chandaburi, brother of the king 4
Siam. planted the first food trees trsn
his country on the Pan-Pacihc n.
search institute grounds. Other Dis.
tinguished visitors also have phnlA
foreign trees Of food value on then
stitution grounds and at various
places on Oahu.
Seeds and cuttings Of various plants
have been received by the commizltr
from every part of the Pacific 90
and are being cultivated In suitlns
locations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-21
PESTS THAT PEsrER

The bugs that poster this genera
ton are fast increasing. So menac-
ing is this fact that recognition Is
had of the need of national effort
to control them.
In the fruit orchards of the East
insects infiict damage to the extent
Of nifty million dollars and the
damage to the entire country Is in
calculable. The boll-weevil's dep
relations amount annually to more
than the national debt, it is said.
On the Forest Reserves the dam
age from beetles exceed the flre loss
and there has been an annual ap-
preparation of only $4,000 for fight
ing these pests over an area OF mil
lions of acres. An appropriation OF
$3.50, 1000 is to be asked for this work.
Search IL being made all over the
world for bugs that will eat other
bugs. Once there were birds enough
in the land to make quite effective
war on the bugs, but in recent years
the bugs have predominated. There
is need of more birds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-21
BETTER LOOK At HOME

There Is the law and we've applied
II as 1t is our duty to do, seems to
sum UP the decision Of our Govern
ment respecting admission to this
country of Shapurji Saklatvala, in
cendiary and blatherskite.
Some criticize this and one pron,.
nent New York paper cites the
British attitude of amused indiffer-
ence to such ,fomenters of trouble
ana ana says we should have adopt-
cd . like diplomacy in this matter.
1t Is presumed there are ample
laws in New York to protect. so far
~ law may protect, citizens that are
permitted to land there. An Az
ISOLATED Press dispatch from New
York on Friday related the story ~
the mobbing Of General Rich, ~
Mulcahy. former commander q, ~
Ir'sn Free State army, by Irish Re-
publican sympathizers when be ,.na
- In that city.
It would seem permissible to -.
mind New York critics that thew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-21
20 by David Cory

EXTRA Extra!" shouted Reddy
Comb, the little rooster newsboy.
Read the answer to Old Mr.. Dog s
Cross Word Puzzle in the Bunny
bridge Bugle! Morning Bugle! Elk
ira, eXtra!"
Hey, there, I'll take one" cried
DANNY Fox, who had come early that
morning to Rabbitville to buy a
spool of cotton for Mrs. Fox.
Rediy Comb cautiously held out at
arms length a copy of the Bugle.
He was afraid to come too close to
the old fox, even though the KIND
Policeman Dog stood on the corner
only a few feet away. OF course
Danny Fox when in Rabbitvills be-
haved himself. Yes, indeedy. He
knew better than to misbelave. The
brave Policeman Dog and his watch
full bow-wow cops were not to be
trified with. "Ha, hal" grinned
Danny Fox, dropping carrot cents
into the little ROSTERS outstretched
cap, "why didn't you bring the paper
around to my house this morning.
You might have known l would have
bought it."
"Your den in the rocks is too lone
Nv a place for little rooster" ans
Wered Reddy comp, WIN coch-d
doodle-do.
Feathered Folk should never dare
Visit Danny Fox's Lair
you'd make a nice chicken stew"
whined the old robber under his
breath, licking his lips with his long
red tongue. But the little rooster
never heard him. No, that little
feathered newsboys was too busy
shouting, Extra! Extra."
Tucking the paper in his pocket,
the old fox trotted home to his den
in the rocks on the wooded hillside.
AS soon as he came in sight of his
front doorstep, he shouted to his two
small sons, Bushytail and Slyboots:
Here's the paper, boys!" Daddy
Fox was kind father. He loved his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-21
which games were played and a gen
eral good time enjoyed.
Funeral of Mrs. Mary Clark

Funeral of Mrs. Mary Clark
Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Mary Clark, wife of David Clark,
were held at the residence on Bel
grade avenue Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Rev. Coolbroth of Water
willie officiated. The bearers were
members of j. Wesley Gilman Camp,
Sons of Veterans, and interment was
in Lakeview cemetery.
The Fidelity class Of the United
Baptist church met Friday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Avis Leech. The
usual study of the lesson vas taken
up, followed by a social hour, and
refreshments of candies were served.
The guests beside the hostess were:
Mrs. Rebecca Farrar. Mrs. Lulu
Witherell. Mrs. Frank Hersom, Mrs.
Lottie Williams, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs.
Ross Baker ana Mrs. Edward Wing.
The next meeting will be held on
Friday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Edward Wing.
Mrs. Francenia Baker, who has re-
sided in Oakland for the past Il
years, will leave Tuesday morning
for Fort Hancock. N. j., to make
her home with her daughter, Mrs.
Alice Wetherbie.
Clayton Gilbert, son of Mr. and
Mrs. L. c. Gilbert, has entered the
st. Louis school and home at West
Scarboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Clark of Al
pine street and Fred Clark of Smith
field attended the. fair at Skowhegan,
Saturday afternoon.
Floyd Foster. who is attending the
public schools in town, passed the
weekend at his home in Rome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Stevens have
returned from Big Island, Franklin
county. where they have been en-
ployed at a sporting camp during
the summer season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-21
SIZES UP SITUATION

Some are saying that Colonel
Mitchell is securing what he was
after when he so severely criticised
the management of aviation in the
army and navy, hearing and the
personal advertising accompanying
it. AZ we see 1t the investigation
that has been ordered Is proper. an
opinion we think quite generally
held. 1t could not be proper without
being thorough and public. Its
pnly purpose should be to bring out
the facts. II Colonel Mitchell has
any he should be requested to pre-
sent them and to prove them. His
characterization in the army should
not be permitted to impair the eff
fort to obtain the truth.
His characterization is another at
fair and should be tried out by court
martial. We must not lose sight OF
the seriousness Of that phase Of the
situation. Colonel Mitchell is said
to be wealthy and influential, to care
little what a court martial may do to
,him. Such indifference to so serious
a charge is intolerable. Discipline
must be had or we better disband the
army and SIM. the navy. The fol-
lowing communication from ]. r.
Vaudeville in the New York World
sizes up this phase of the situation
admirably:
III the rank and file of the army
and navy were to follow the example
of gross INSTRUMENTATION set by Col
Mitchell the whole military fabric OF
the United States would be i'm
.mediately wrecked. An army or
navy without discipline is q mutt
nous mob and a danger to the state.
Any attempt at questioning authority
should be vigorously punished. 1t
10 not a soldiers right to question,
but to do. On this axiom is based
the heroism Of all our greatest mill
tary heroes. The monument to the
unknown dead in Arlington Cemetery
ID the glorification of this funda-
mental Of personal sacrifice. The
charge Of the Light Brigade at
Balaklava will always stir the hearts
Of men, because 1t typifies obedience.
Some one in high command will al
ways blunder. Col. Mitchell has
often blundered, but his commands
have been obeyed.
II Col. Mitchell had the good OF the
service so much at heart and not so
much personal advertising. as soon
10 he discovered that spirit of in
subordination within him he would
have resigned the service at once,
and then, as a civilian, he could have
criticised his commanding officers to
his hearts content. If he had COM
mitted such an offense in time OF war
he would have been shot. If he has
issued these statements, as is alleged,
he should be dealt with summary
and dismissed from the service. ir-
respective of the truth of his allega-
tions. The President and the Ad-
ministration must uphold the discip-
line of the service or they will be
creating a dangerous precedent that
would undermine the morale Of every
enlisted soldier and sailor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-21
DOvER-FOxCR0FT
Court News

Az the September session Of the
supreme judicial court on FRIDAY the
case Of David Littlefield VS. Lorraine
Crockett alias Mans Crockett, account
Mr.. Littlefield had as counsel Hon.
flames n. Hudson Of Guilford ana
Mrs. Crockett employed John 8. Will
Iiams. ESD, of Guilford. The jury
returned a verdict for the platntin,
giving him the sum OF S4o7.10.
According to the testimony for the
plaintiff Mr.. Littlefield went from the
home Of one Mrs. Eva Gilman to the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Crockett.
the defendant for a visit ana wniie
here gave his daughter $500 to take
care OF until he wanted 1t. AFTER Mr.
Littlefield had visited his daughter
for II days he desired to return 70
his own home with Mrs. Gilman ana
asked for his $400 ana was reIusea II
by his daughter. The suit was tnen
brought to recover the same.
The testimony was that the plain
tiff gave his daughter the money as
an act Of appreciation for the SER
vices she rendered her mother in her
last illness when she, Mrs. Crockett,
cared for her at the Crockett home
for several months.
In the case Of the state VS. Peter
Olsen and John Lind, charging them
with illegal possession OF fish seine
on this case Judge Wilson gave a OIL
rected verdict of not guilty.
James /. McDermontt OF Green
Vile charged with endorsement was
sentenced to the state reformatory at
South Windham by j. ,dge Wilson.
Wallace Kinney charged with sell
ing mortgaged property was sen.
fenced to the state reformatory at
South Windham.
Sandy MacCaskill was In town FRI
day on business.
Percy A. Hasty Of Dexter was In
town on legal business Friday after
noon.
Mrs. George Livingston and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Mabel Cowalis of Milo were
callers In town on business Friday
afternoon.
The Foxcreft academy chorus has
commenced this year with 80 men,
bers and It is hoped that they Will
enjoy a most profitable year. The
entire chorus is planning to attend
the Junior festival In Bangor.
A mandolin club has been organ
iezd at the academy with 20 menu
beers. Roderick MacDougal is presi-
dent and Evelyn Hall is secretary
and treasurer. The club will meet
every two weeks during the school
year.
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MAINE GOSSIP
Garry On


If you make mess of things,
Carry on. 80
Birds must learn to use their wings.
Carry on.
Just at first they cannot fly
Later on they have to try
If they do not they will die.
Carry on.
Are you up against it bad?
Carry on.
What's the use of looking sad?
Carry on.
Sweep away all doubt and gloom,
Use on them your newest broom.
At the top there's heaps of room!
Carry on.
If your work is any good,
Carry on.
Though it's only chopping wood.
Carry on.
1t will be we'll worth the hire,
Someone's got to light the fire,
And, anon, you may aspire,
Carry on.
When your work is getting light,
Carry on. ~
Soon will come the dark'ning night
Carry on.
Then, when twilight shadows fall,
You will hear the gracious call.
Brother, there is room for all"
Carry on!
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Charge Auburn City
Building Code Violated

Auburn, Me-, SEPT. 10.-With the
case Of alleged violation of the Au-
burn building code by the attempt
OF N. +. Woodbury. to add three
still unsettled and the work hated
by Injunction proceedings instituted
ny the city. another instance Of al
ieged failure to comply with the
building ordinance has come to at
tention of the officials. In the latter
case frank w. Winter. former rep
resentative to the Legislature and
prominent Auburn manufacturer, ia
the alleged offender, by having built
three-story wooden structure adj
Joining his plant. the Union Box &
Lumber Company. 100 Washington
street
A meeting of the city council has
oeen called for Monday night, at
which time the Winter case will be
taken up.
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BURNHAM

Miss Bessie Sullivan b..
to her studies at Mt. Msr,.,s sufnsd
envy, Waterville. '''c' acad.
Miss Annie NJ. Berry. who !,
in Alton, N. H., for soms "a ben
with her friend, Mrs. FlorsroIm mouth
Gates, has returned homs !. Srcsa
several weeks. ~ pan
Funeral services for the h..
bias Gerald, whose death ca S
TUESDAY noon, were held ssutis
late home at 1880 o'clock - ~, ~ ID
day afternoon. Rev. G. W o. ..arls
ofiiciated at the service. Ths
were taken to his formsr ! sIlais
Clinton for interment. m 1cns d
Clinton had charge of arrans vah 4
Among the out-of-town frien saasi
relatives to attend the funsrs1s I'D
a law, Mr.. Hunt y ven
ell, Mass, and Mrs. Henry TLos '
+. L. Besse. Ira Witharn az rens
Bean of Clinton.
Howard /. Libby has be.n !.
Il vacation Of two weeks fross
duties as driver Of the r, r
resumed his work Saturd:v ~
place has been taken BY Tia ~
tute carrier, w. Pease. suosu'
Mrs. G. w. Goodspeed .,s
daughter arrived home Thrsa.h
from the Elm City Hospital n y.
terville. = - va.
The Women's Division !,
Burnham Farm Bureau held :,
day meeting at the Church xh ~
rooms on Thursday. Corsu.
meetings were held at the fornss
session and at noon a picnic isa ea
was enjoyed. At the Afternoon ~, ssaa
ing the subject was "Healths - sS
county health leader, Mrs., simr.a
of Belfast gave a very infsr..aas'
talk on that subject and ssvs ~
practical Illustrations. Mir
lind Jewett State project leadr N
Miss Josephine Waldron. cam
demonstration agent were urassr, \! |
assist In the program Of the dsv ~
a very interesting meeting VA ~ ~
The next meeting will be held Il 4. |
same place on October % ana n.
subject will be various ways ~ 49,
ing apples. The different umis,s
leaders will present their reports :. |
this meeting. The Burnham Rrs,S
of the Farm Bureau was oresri,ss
one year ago with 16 member "a |
there are now q enrolled.
A baked bean and pastry ann,
will be served at the church dkiss
room next Thursday evening From |
to z o'clock by the Farm Bureau N
the proceeds will be used IN b,iyis,
fuel for the church for winter. m.
solicitors for the supper are Ann
Berry, Susie Sedgley, Mabel UIlss,
wood, and Verdella Pease.
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I Rabbit

home and his family. The previous
evening he had spent two hours with
Bushytail and Slyboots trying to solve
Old Mr.. Dogs Cross Word Puzzle.
Mrs. Fox had often looked UP from
her knitting to suggest word. Oh,
YES, indeedy. The whole fox family
had used their brains and two
dictionaries to solve that wonderful
puzzle.
Let us all sit round the table and
compare our solution with the ans
wer in the paper" suggested Mrs:
Fox, as Daddy Fox and the two small
cubs trotted into the kitchen. 30
down they all sat, spreading out the
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ROME

Mrs: Linscott Yeaton from Augusta
Is visiting her daughters. Angie and
Mary Crowell for a few days.
Calvin Crowell is visiting in Lew
iston for, few days.
Miss Martha Dudley, who has been
home.
Miss Vera Tillson, who has been
passing the summer with her aunt.
MRS. Vesta Bushey, has returned to
her home in Augusta.
Miss Goldie- Crowell has returned ia
her school in Augusta.
Laura Mosher Is attending school
IN Oakland, as also is Floyd Foster.
Miss Welthea Richardson is teach.
ing school in Oakland.
Charlie Dudley has returned to his
school In Springfield after passing
his vacation with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. William Dudley.
Mrs. Eunice Mosher has gone TO
work in the corn shop at Norridge-
wock.
Mrs. Bertha Mosher was a busine.s
caller in Oakland, Thursday.