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PASSENGER INCREASE
 ON RAILROADS SMALL

OLYMPIA, Wn., Apr. 11.-Tho the railroad mileage in Washington in- creased 2,S179 miles between 1905 and the beginning of 1924-belng 3.145.47 in 1905-the number of pas sengers carried only increased from 4,402,546 to 4,4SS,005, or about per cent. The average number of miles travelled increased from 67 to S7.
 In these figures, recently compiled by the department of public works, is epitomized the story of the effect the improvement of Washington highways and the coming of the au- tomobile has had on the railroad lines. Privately owned cars, depart ment experts claim, are now carry ing most of the people who make short trips between different points in Washington. The passenger stage lines, which started off bravely enough and ran up to a total of 7,500,000 passengers carried in a sin gle year, have begun to feel the effect of increased travel in private
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Miss Joyce Wethered, present Brit ish titleholder, sister of another fa- nous golfer, and far ahead of other linkswomen of Great Britain.
 But there must be considered the matter of breaks of the game on the blustery seaside course at Troon, and also the jinx that seems to have sexes in their quests of honOIs in the birthplace of the royal and an cient game. Perhaps the dime which the S5-year-old linksman gave recent ly to the young feminine star al Or mund Beach, Fla. for good luck, will. have an effect in this connection.
 No American girl has yet won the British title, although such stars as Miss Alexa Sterling, Of Atlanta, and Miss Edith Cummings have tried it. And while both the Brit ish amateur and open titles have been won by American niaie golfers, it was only after several attempts, Walter Hagen, now British open champion, fared poorly in hi; first quest for this noted cup. Fran cis Ouimet, Bobby Jones and Chick Evans are others whom fortune seems to have deserted when on the links in the British Isles.
 Miss Collett has victories over not ed British linkswomen to her credit, however. When she won the Am erican national women's title in 1922, her opponent in the final round was Mrs. w. A. Gavin, then competing from club in the New York dis trict, but who has since returned to live in her native England. The great Miss Cecil Leitch of England, who defeated Alexa Sterling several times, lost to Miss Collett in 1921 in competition for the Berthellyn cup, an annual fixture in the Phila- delphia district that attracts lead
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-13
NORTHWESTERN
 ARRIVES SUNDAY WITH PASSENGERS

The steamship Northwestern of the Alaska Steamship company arrived in port Sunday from the South with a goodly number of passengers for Se- ward and points along the Alaska Railroad and the Interior.
 The belated arrival was caused by snow storms raging between here and Cordova and the ship also calling in at many canneries for which she car ried passengers and freight.
 Among the arrivals Sunday morning were the following for Seward: J. T. Cunningham, G. Potter, c. E.. Bergman, F. E. Rolph, NJ. Boyer, Wm. Mates, A. c. Downey, E. H. Carlson, s. Belavich, Mrs w. Brown, T. B. Oaks, J. A. Donald, H. E. Ellsworth, Capt. Hoelscher, R. J. Mellor, MT and Mrs. Fred Cullen, Roy Lee, James Dennis, Dell Morrow, Mrs. Morrow, W. Bruce and one steerage.
 After discharging her freight the Northwestern left about D. m. yes terday for Kenai, on Cook Inlet, for which place she had the majority of passengers, all of whom were cannery people.
 Those bound for Kenai are:
 J. F. Stuart, E.. Ross, O. F. Gaston, c. Johnson, A. J. Anderson, G. Gus tafson, H. Kurth, J. A. Hansen, o. Evertson, C. Siebert, w. Kammerman, c. w. Nilsson, M Pedeman, I. Olafson, G. Decker, c. Olson, W. Allen, J. An derson, c. Johnson, c. Jensen, H. Schgold, o. Hauge, F. Frodney, T. Torgenson, F. Nelson, c. Kasner, $. Walker, L. Cavander, D. Sultan, J. Westerdohl, B. Dubfest, l.. Rufsholm, F.. L. Wagner, J. Earhart, E. Nelson, F.. Hull, R. Fox, V. Skones, H. w. Pe- derson, Orientals and B steerage.
 The Northwestern is expected to reach here tomorrow at a. m on her way to Seattle.
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ly owned cars and though better stages and more frequent service is offered the stage line traffic is prac tically at a standstill-just as the figures indicate the railroad travel is.
 The department statistics go back to the first year of the original rail road commission and, since 1924 sta tistics are not yet completed cover the whole period for which figures have been gathered. Those figures reveal the fact that because of in creased costs of operation over great ly increased mileage, the railroads have been obliged to take in about double the revenue they received from passenger travel in 1905-$16,- 917,732 in 1923, as compared with $8,369,893 in 1905.
 The volume of freight tonnage has trebled, jumping from 11,O00,O0O to 33,000,000 tons, while revenues in- creased from approximately $19,00O- 900 to s54,000,000.
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Why Suffer So?
Get Back Your Health as Other Seward Folks Have Done.

Too many people suffer lame, ach- ing backs, distressing kidney disor- ders and rheumatic aches and pains. Often this is due to faulty kidney action and there's danger of harden ed arteries, dropsy, gravel or Bright's disease Don't let weak kidneys wear you out. Use Doan's Pills be- fore it is too latei Doan's are a stimulant diuretic to the kidneys. Doan's have helped thousands. Here is one of many cases in this local ity.
 Mrs E. s. Spau!ding, Central Ave, South Bend, Wash, says: For years Doan's Pills have been a household remedy in our family. They have always given good results when I have suffered from any trouble caus- ed by disordered kidneys or back ache and I couldn't recommend a bet ter remedy"
 OVER THREE YEARS LATER, Mrs. Spaulding said: T haven't had the least return of kidney trouble since endorsing Doan's."
 60c, at all dealers. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y. adv
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ing feminine links stars from all parts of the country
 Miss Collett is unquestionably the outstanding medal player of her sex Jones before he won the open and amateur titles, one wonders why she ever is beaten. She is the only play CT to have broken so in the women's national tournament, having set the record at 79 on her own course, the Rhode Island Country club, in last years tournament. In practice mat ches she often has been as low as 75. much to the envy of many male golfers of good caliber, not to speak of thousands of male duffers.
 For six years, ever since she was 16, Miss Colletts mighty hitting has attracted attention. Excellent tech nique, with a full flat swing, involv- ing the complete application of pow cI Wllu utpS dIu tldOlCS her to hit a ball from the tee that would do credit to professional. In fact, in practice rounds with profes- sionals she is never far behind them, and recently just after John D. gave her that new dime, she outdrove Joe Kirkwood, the trick shot artist at several holes in which she and her feminine partner won handily Frequently, with wind behind her and the course sunbaked. she has driven more than 300 yards. With out wind or turf favorable for a long ball, she drives 225 and 250 yards, regularly Yet her physique, though sturdy. is girlish.
 Her defeats have been due to er- TOTS in her short game, of which keen opponents, such as Miss Mary K. Browne, in last years national tournament, have taken profitable advantage.
 Hitting a ball comes naturally to Miss Collett. When a little girl she used to play baseball with the boys in Providence Her father, George H. Collett, is golfer, and Glenna soon was swinging club proficient ly instead of bat. As with the case of Miss Edith Cummings of Chica- go, one of Miss Collett's great riv- als, the tutelage of a father is a great aid in this game.
 In her short career, eastern, Cana dian, north and south and many sec tional and club titles. She is fine swimmer and motorist that would do credit to the annual race at h. dianapolis, friends say. Her hobby is a car presented her by admirers through Sir Thomas Lipton, after she won the national women's title
 Miss Collett has an ideal tempera- ment for golf. Even the disappoint- ment given her last year by Miss Browne, when after preparation of a year she failed to win the national title again on her home course, did not disconcert her. Her smile as she congratulated Miss Browne was not the least bit forced.
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Clean all seed grain before sowing. It removes weed seeds, trash and diseased kernels.
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In planning and planting this year keep in mind that only quality con- mands a sure market.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-04-13

As bad accounts bankrupt a busi ness, so worthless cows will break dairyman.
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Join the Chamber of Commerce.
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Read The Gateway Ads"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13

AAolOAy VA VIZ
country in point Of fire loss.
What is the connection between
fire prevention and thrift? =
About rs per cent of all fires In
this country, we are told by ex-
perts. result from preventable
causes.
Carelessness and incendiarism
are responsible for che loss Of
property considerably in excess Of
$500, 100000 a year. Perhaps more
vigorous prosecution of those who
wilfully set fire to buildings would
help considerably.
But the greatest need Is for
popular education against careless
ness.
People. particularly those Of the
younger generations, are being
taught how to prevent disease and
accident. They are learning the
value Of physical care for them
selves and for others, but not
enough public attention is given to
the question of fire prevention.
Last year we destroyed by fire
10 per cent Of the amount spent for
new buildings. This is too much Of
an economic drain on the country.
1t places heavy burden on each
OF us. 1t must not continue.
In the stress and excitement Of
life, not enough attention Is paid
to this problem particularly in the
schools where lessons may be
taught that will be of value not
only to the children, but by being
carried to the homes by them will
thus spread the propaganda Of
greater care in fire prevention. ~
This is work in which all may
take part and in the benefits Of
which all may share. ,.2a- ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
School Children to
Have Leave to Attend
The Chautauuua

The guaPantors of the Chautauoua
winch is to come this year the sec
ond week in September have made ar
rangements whereby school children
are to be able to attend the pro-
grams. despite the fact that the
schools will be open during that
week.
The matter was considered at the
last meeting of the Waterville board
OF education and f. C. Glover. sun
erintendent of schools, and Harry NJ.
Hilton, chairman of the board, were
appointed as committee to ZEE what
could be done. They decided that
those children who have tickets or
who have written requests from their
parents may be absent from school
exercises which the Chautuauua
program is under way. There is a
provision made that the children alb
sent for this reason shall make up
any work they may miss at later
date. Tickets which are shown the
teachers must bear the name of the
child to whom it is issued or else
there must be note from the parent.
This Is the first time that the
Chautauqua dates have confiicted
with the schools and the local Chau-
tarqua committee Is very grateful to
the board of education that a salts
factory arrangement has been ar
rived at.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Bates Man Chemistry
Instructor at COburn

Drew T. Harthorn, principal of CO.
burn Classical institute. announced
yesterday that Dyke l.. Quackenbush
has been appointed member of the
faculty of the school for TIE coming
year to take the place made vacant
by the resignation OF Ashton Rich
ardson as chemistry instructor.
Mr.. Quackenbush comes to Coburn
with a fine training both college and
in business. His home is in Natick,
Mass, where he prepared for college
and he was graduated from Bates
college with the class of 1919 with
the degree Of bachelor of arts. While
at college he made an enviable repu-
tation in scholarship and in athletics.
He took keen interest in all college
activities and he was letter man in
football. Having a pleasing tenor
voice he has done considerable glee
club work and is soloist of more
than ordinary ability.
Since his graduation from Bates
Mr.. Quackenbush has taught one
year at the Pelham Bay naval train
ing station and for his proficiency
there he was recommended for the
commission of Ensign, L. S. n. For
the past five years he has been sue
cessfully connected with the textile
business.
Mr.. Quackenbush Is past master of
Rabboni lodge, No. $50, F. and A. NJ,
of Lewiston.
During the summer he has been
studying at the Bates summer school,
where he has taken a course In edu-
cation, high school class manage
ment and the methods OF science
teaching
Besides being a strong addition to
the faculty Of the school, Mr.. Quack-
enbush will have charge of the boys
living in Thayer hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
P|TTSFIELD

An Interesting meeting Of the Pitts
field B. & P. w. Club was held in the
clubrooms Wednesday evening. Aug. 5.
The fact that reports of the National
B. & P. w. convention. which convened
in Portland in July, would be given
by those who were in attendance
brought out for a summer meeting a
very good representation of members.
Mrs. Emily Hubbard. delegate, gave a
detailed and carefully prepared writ
ten account of the proceedings Of the
convention. Reports in a lighter vein
but very interesting were then given
by Mrs. Hussey. alternate, and Mrs.
Tozer, Mrs. HUFF and Mrs. Stitham.
A large collection Of souvenirs were
exhibited, many of them giving a
knowledge and personal touch OF the
states and representatives who con-
tributed them to the convention. "A
delightful evening, thanks to these Ia
dies" so said every one. The club
members are congratulating them
selves on the success Of their efforts
to procure some playground equipment
for Hathorn Park. Three pieces are
now set-a swing, slide and re-
volving see-saw-all under the direct
of the park committee,
which has shown great interest to
have it perfectly right. The children
are already doing it ample Justice. 1t
is hoped others Of the community will
wish to make similar contributions 50
that in time the playground Of Hath
orn Park will be one of which Pitts
fieeld may we'll be proud. The next
Of the club will be held on
Wednesday evening, Sept. 2.
Mrs. Anna Pursell of Pittston, Pa,
arrived at the Lancey House Wednes-
day for a several weeks stay. Mrs.
Pursell during her stop in town last
year made many friends who will be
glad to extend a welcome to her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
MADISON

Another of the series of twilight
games between the Madison and
Arson town baseball teams will be
played at $50 o'clock on the Old
Point Avenue ground Thursday at
ternoon. On Saturday afternoon at
$3.50 the Madison town team will
play the Waterville Independents
on the Old Point Avenue ground.
Mrs. Laurence J. Briggs and son
Thoburn left town Wednesday to
visit relatives in Watertown, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Brown,
Mrs. D. L. McCollar and David Gray
attended the meeting of the East
ern Somerset Pomona Grange in
Cornville Tuesday.
Tim Clark and Willis e. Clough
went Wednesday to Indian pond,
where they will remain for a few
days at Mr.. Clark's camp fishing
and blueberrying.
Deputy Sheriff Elmer s. Adams
moved his family from Park street
to the Harding House Monday.
Miss Katherine mckinney of Bos-
ton is the guest this week OF Miss
Alta Tinkham at her home on
Head street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Cronin Of
3hOi iiotOWAi I'd, are NlSllluS TSld
tives in Madison this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hamilton and
son left town the last of the week
on an automobile trip to Washing
ton and will visit relatives in Indi-
ana before returning home.
The teachers for the rural schools
in Madison the coming term have
been announced as follows: Black
we'll Corner, Alice c. Robinson;
Ward Hill, Mrs. Margaret Hafford;
Twelve Corners, Bertha Paul; Pugh
Corner, Elsie Cox; White School,
Jessie Bailey.
Misses Mildred Head and Alta
Danforth and Willard Delaware.
who have been attending the Ep-
worth League Institute at Kents
Hill for the past week have returned
to their homes in Madison.
The crew which has been at work
for the past two months building
piers in the Kennebec river at
Weston's Island for the Great North
ern Paper Co., has been laid off,
having completed six. Work will
be resumed again after the river
freezes over when it is planned to
build IL more piers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Waterville Boasts
Thirty Members in
Three Quarters Club

Several of the elderly people Of
Waterville became members of the
ThreeQuarter Century club yesterday
and already the roster of the club
numbers more than 80.
Mrs. Helen Larsen of IL Heath
street volunteered to become the
chairman of the committee in Ward
4 and she will have charge of the
taking of a census in that part ofthe
city. Those who wish to join the
club and are IS years of age or over
are asked to communicate with Mrs.
Larsen or with the chamber of COM
merce without delay. Mrs. Larsen is
to appoint other women in the ward
to help her.
In Winslow, where the formation
Of the club is also under the super
vision of the local chamber OF COM
merce, the response has been most
satisfactory and the club in that
town bids fair to be one Of the most
active in the state.
OF the members already enrolled
in the Winslow club, Hollis Simpson
is the oldest, being born there on
Dec. 81, 1S45. He enlisted for SER
vice in the civil war at the age of 16
years and was for some time confined
in Libby prison. At the present time
he is the only veteran OF that con-
fiict living in Winslow.
AS the names of members must be
submitted to state headquarters by
Aug. rs, 1t Is hoped that none will
lose time in Joining. The only quail
if1cation for membership Is that
nerson be rs years old or older.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
HARRINGTON

Miss Doris Miner Of Providence,
r. l.. Is passing the summer with
her father, William F. Miner, in
Pennington.
The house recently destroyed by
fire at West Pennington at the foot
of lay Hill is now being complete
ly rebuilt.
Mrs. Ada Dingley OF Lewiston,
formerly of this town is passing a
few days visiting friends in this
town.
The Misses Jeanne and Evangeline
Roderick of Rumford Falls are in
town for some days, visiting friends.
The Trumbull Players gave a very
good presentation Tuesday evening
of The Best People," to a well fill
ed house. The play to be presented
two weeks from last Tuesday even
ing is to be the 'Unkissed Bride" a
comedy drama. Mr.. Wilbert Robin
son Is leaving the players but his
place is to be filled, so Mr.. Trumbull
announced.
John Tyne, who Is connected with
the Eastman Kodab, Company at
Roch, 5ter, n. Y, is passing the week
visiting his relatives, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur French of this town.
At a meeting of the guarantors
of the Redpath Chautauqua held
last Tuesday evening it was decided
to place the season tickets on sale
the last of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Whittier of
this town motored to Hamilton,
Mass, early this week to visit Mr..
Whittier's brother, John Whittier of
that place. They will return along
the last part of this week.
The picture to be shown Friday at
the Broadway Theatre Is entitled
1.-The Top of the World
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Dies in Hospital
AS Result Attempt
Sunday at Suicide

A man who gave his name as Thorn
as Kupinslli. a native of Poland, died
Monday afternoon at local hospital
where he had been brought after he
had attempted suicide Sunday after
noon near Bingham. The man was
unable to tell anything of himself, be-
cause In his attempt to take his life
his tongue had been badly mutilated
and he could not talk. Besides his
name. nothing Is known of him. A
careful search of his clothing revealed
two-dollar bill and note, written
on piece of scrap paper, to a certain
Tom and Mike, telling them that he
was seriously i'll in hospital in
had relatives in this State could not
be ascertained.
Sunday night KupinsN went onto
the railroad trestle which crosses Aus
tin Stream near Bingham and. after
tying a rope around his neck, jumped
off. The rope broke and Kupinski fell
to the bottom of the stream about IS
feet below. He was found some time
afterwards with the rope still around
his neck and in nearly unconscious
condition. The man who made the
discovery FASTENED to notify the au-
thorities in Bingham.
Deputy Sheriff Gibson and DR.. De-
voc, both of Bingham. brought the
man to this city Monday afternoon.
where 1t was Immediately seen that
the chances of living were very slight.
He was terribly bruised and bones
were broken in all parts of his body.
He made futile endeavor to talk in
Polish and an Interpreter was called
quickly to the bedside. The greater
part of the conversation was too indis-
tinct to be understood, but the inter-
prefer was able to get the mans
name.
Efforts to locate relatives or friends
of the man are being made by Henry
Butler, clerk to the Waterville over
seers of the poor but he believes that
there Is very little chance of learning
definite, the letter to Tom
and Mike being the only possible clue
upon which to work.
z. c. Pratt, secretary of the Green
Vile Y. M. c. A., has been notified Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-08-13
Public Invited to See
Ouimet and GuilfOrd
At Local Golf Course

Posters have been put up about
the city extending an invitation to
everyone to witness the golf match
on the Waterville Country Club links
next Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
in which Francis Ouimet and Jesse
Guilford will be pitted against Ray
Ouimet and Frank Gilman. The two
former are both former national
amateur champions while Ray Out
met is the professional at the Water
Vile Club and Gilman occupies the
same position with the Augusta
Country Club.
Following the match. which will
be of 1S holes, there will be dance
at the Country Club, to which the
gallery is invited The dance will
commence at o'clock and the club
will be the host of the occasion.