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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
Boot Logging
Via.Peg Leg

Paris, Dec. 12-(AP)-The unusual.
large number of wooden-legged men
crossing from Germany into France
recently aroused the attention Of
French frontier guards AS a result
one peg-leg was requested by the
guards to alight from his automobfs
at the customs house at the Kehl
bridge over the Rhine.
He fumed and ragged, insisted that b
was a veteran of the Great War and
denounced them for submitting him to
such an indignity. The officers search
ed him but found no contraband Until
an Alsatian guard had an inspiration.
He suggested that the mans wooden
leg be detached and inspected. 1t vas
found to contain more than 100 ounces
of cocaine.
Wooden legged men now undergo l
more rigid customs inspection on The
Rhine frontier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
Firemen Called
To Subdue Grass
Fire SUNDAY

One box alarm and three tele-
phone calls kept the fire department
busy over Saturday and Sunday, but
there was no material damage in
any instance. An alarm was sound
ed from box 81 at the corner of
State street and Western avenue at
2.55 o'clock Saturday afternoon,
when alcohol in the radiator of a
Ford truck owned by Perley Camp
bell became ignited in some man
ner. One small chemical was used
to extinguish the blaze.
At O'Clock Sunday morning the
combination chemical truck from
the Hartford fire station answered a
call from the Togus road for a
chimney fire at the Chadwick Mace
Two chemicals We're used. At 3.4O
r. M. the apparatus was called
ABOUT three miles out on the Ban
gor road to subdue a grass fire which
nad started near the NJ. C. r. r.
tracks and burned over some four
acres. Ao"i
Another chimney fire at 40 yes-
terday afternoon demanded the at
tention of the firemen. This call was
from the Jenkins home on Pearl
street and three chemicals were
used.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
New Corporations

Major Wallace C. Philoon and Cap
tain Claude NJ. Adams, infantry in
structors of the Maine National
Guard, passed Saturday and Sunday at
Lewiston at the school for machine
gun officers, 103rd Regiment, held at
the armory there.
State Treasurer William Bonney
was recent visitor in Aroostook
county. He stated that on last Tues
day night 1t was very cold at Caribou,
temperature of 10 degrees below
zero being recorded, with high winds.
General Albert Greenlaw of the Pub
lie Utilities Commission was a visitor
In Waterville on Saturday.
Royden V. Brown of Bingham, sec
rotary of the State Senate of the last
Legislature, will pass this week in the
city on business matters connected
with the work of the last Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
Springfield College
Gymnasium Team
10 Show in Augusta

Ii plans that are now being made.
mature as expected, the people of
augusta will have the privilege this
winter for the first time, of seeing
the Springfield College gymnasium
team of about 20 men at the local
Z. M. c. A. This is the first trim
that the team has ever made to
Maine and the plans call for four
appearances, one each in Augusta
Waterville, Auburn and Portland
Springfield College is one of the
Oldest colleges of, Physical Educa-
ton in the United States and is
noted for its work along this line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

HandePs Largo; 1.-THE Blind Plow-
man" by Clarke; 1--WE Done My
Work" by Carrie Bond; and Coin
Home" from the New World SYM
phony by Dvorak. At the evening
service it was found necessary to
place seats upon the platform in or
der to accommodate the large crowd
that occupied every inch of available
space in the church.
Especially interesting We're the
sermons by Rev. Carl n. Garland,
pastor of the church. His subject
in the morning was Going to Rome
and at the evening meeting. "A Man
Who Refused Even God"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
Makes Report on
N. E. Pine Blister
Lectures in Mass.

Referring to the white pine blister
rust lectures held Dec. 8 and 10 at
Springfield, Mass, in connection with
the New England Forestry confer
ence, w. o. Frost, State leader in
blister rust control, who has just re-
turned from the meetings. said Sat-
urday that the speakers laid en-
phasis on the fact that the blister
rust menace particularly threatens
the process of reforestation. 1t was
shown that the young trees, in the
Seeding stage and just a few years
old, are much more readily attacked
by this disease than are trees OF
more mature age.
He said that some very interesting
accounts were presented as to the
methods employed by other states in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
President Stills of
Bowdoin to Speak
At Meeting Tonight

Members of the Augusta Rotary
and kiwanis clubs will join with the
members of James Fitzgerald most
American Legion. at a meeting to he
heid in Legion hall at 7.3O O'clock
thls evening at which the honor
guest and. speaker will be Pros
kenneth c. NJ. Stills of Bowdoin COL
lege. The topic of President stills
ADDRESS will be Education. the Road
TO World Peace" and as an extraor-
ulnary interest has been manifest in
me meeting, it is anticipated that
mere will be a very large attendance
vi the members of the three service
organizations at the meeting tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
Is Killed by Autos
During Week in Mass.

Boston, Dec. 49, (AP) Fifteen
persons were killed by automobiles
in Massachusetts, last week, accord
ing to the weekly statistics of the
registrar of motor vehicles. The
number is eleven less than last
weeks toll, which established a new
high record, but an increase of three
over the corresponding period last
year. Court convictions for drunken
driving numbered Sc and $50 hcens-
es and registrations were revoked, 90
OF them for drunken driving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

Its gym team has a reputation as
being the finest trained body of gym
nasts in the world, and wherever
they go they are received with pleas
ure by their audiences.
Last year they made trip of over
10000 miles in which they exhibited
in about 40 cities east of the Missis-
sippi rver and n four cities of Mex
leo. While in Mexico they were re-
ceived by President Gales of Mex
leo and on their return to this coun-
try were received at the White
House by President Coolidge. 1t is
expected that the team will be here
the last of January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
STATE HOUSE
Meeting Council Thursday II at 10 A. NJ

the work of handling this disease,
and that improved methods are be-
ing developed right along for COM
batting what has proved to be the
worst enemy of white pine growth.
1.-THE conference was very profita-
BILE as feature of education. Some
of the ablest men in the Country
were listed among the speakers, and
every delegate who was present
benefited by contact with others in
the same line of work." said Mr..
Frost, in Conclusion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

extend over period of five years dur
ing which time the Armour institution
will retain its own name.
When the merger of the institutions
is completed it is expected that
Northwestern will be one OF the
strongest engineering centers in the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

James Trainor has returned from a
furlough to Worcester.
Stephen E. Mariner has returned
from few days passed at his camp
on Togus stream.
James Hanley, World war Veter-
an has been dropped from the rolls
of the Home.
John j. Wilson, late U. S. Marine
Corps, has been granted a discharge
from the Home.
William Bonner of Boston, late U.
S. Marine Corps. and Henry P. Law
Ter, of Somerville, late Co. l., 3, Conn.
Inf, have reported for admission.
John F. Coyne, late Co. E, 46, u. S.,
Inf, and Edwin Dablin, late Co. F,
43, Z. s.. Inf, have reported from the
Southern Branch for transfer. here.
The pictures for this week viii he,
Monday, Nazimova and Jack Pick
ford in my Son. with Pathe Re
view and comedy; Wednesday, Mil
bred Harris and Robert Agnew in
Private Affairs with an Aesop Fa-
BILE and comedy. Saturday evening
Frank Lane the noted impersonator
will appear here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
Capacity Crowds Hear
Signor Capelli at
Methodist Church

a.. fllilng every available seat at both
me morning and the evening services
at the Green Street Methodist EMS
copal church Sunday enthusiasts
Cconsregatlons heard Signor Mario
On peni OF Metropolitan and Chicago
opera fame. The singer render !
Two beautiful numbers in connection
with the regular morning worsnin
ana at the evening meeting present.
ed several pleasing selections
Slgnor Capelli at the morning ser.
wee sang vale" by Kennedy Rms
sen. This was the number which he
sang at the funeral services of Pres
d Hen' woodrow Wilson and Presi-
Is ~ warren q. Harding, and "There
is NO DEATH" which was sung at The
burial of the Unknown Soldier at
Arhngton national cemetery.
IN the evening his program con-
sisted Of 1.-THE Lord is NV Light:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

1t was reported in this city Sat
urday that a trapper at Togus Pond
had caught a pair of otter. These
animals are now most rare in all
sections of the State though once
comparatively plentiful. The fortu-
nate trapper will undoubtedly real
lie from $50 to 500 on the pelts.
which are splendid fur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
Brooks Also Athlete

Middletown, Conn.,, Dec. 13.--fAp.
Robert r. r. Brooks. selected !
Rhodes scholar from Connection
president of the Wesleyan Universe,
college body, member of the COILS
senate, was president of his iuns'
class, Is letter man in football Il,
has broken several college swimmio,
records.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
Funeral of Mrs. Walter whitten

Funeral services of the late Mrs.
Walter Written were conducted by
Evangelist Lawrence Greenwood at
the Plummer funeral parlors, IL
Pleasant street, Sunday afternoon at
2 o'clock with a large attendance of
the family and friends, and many
beautiful floral offerings. The in
terment was made in the family lot
in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery and
the bearers were Elery Walton, Bur-
leigh Foster, Lester Young and Will
lard Written.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

Harvard College senior chosen Nh.
scholar for this, state today, IL nssAa
dent of the Harvard Crimson. nnssa
graduate daily, and has held savss ss.
scholarships at Harvard. He Is ! "a
didats for distinction in English =.
expects to study history and rsl..aaa
subjects at oxford next year. ''a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Lee of Trout
dale, Lake Moxie, will visit in Au-
gusta this week as guests of his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry H. Lee, A
North street. Mr.. Lee reports a
most successful season at the Trout
dale Cabins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
Cook Il Poet

Middlebury. VT, Dec. 1s.--fAp,
Reginald L. Cook, newly seles..s
Rhodes scholar from Vermont. r,ss
uated from Middlebury Colleee ~.
year and has since been studyinv y
writing poetry. in college he was e ~
tain Of the track team and pres,ass.
of the student council. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
Universities to Merqe

Chicago, Dec. 13.-(AP)LNegotia
lions are under way by which North
western University will absorb the Ar
mour Institute of Technology, Presi-
dent Walter Dill Scott of Northwest
ern announced tonight The negotia.
tions plan the gradual absorption to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
RICHMOND
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank neighbors and
friends for their kindness during our
recent bereavement and also for the
beautiful flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

Miss Gladys Little, who for sever
al weeks has been employed with
the Augusta staff of the Portland
Press Herald, on Saturday completed
her duties with that paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

Nal Morrell, former athletic d.
rector at Cony High school, now as
sistant graduate manager of athlet-
les at Bowdoin college, was a visitor
in Augusta over the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
Parker Good Athlete

Hanover. N. H, Dec. 13.-(AP)-
Nathan Parker. selected as Rhodes
scholar from New HAMPSHIRE was
captain of this years Dartmouth foot
ball team. on which he played right
tackle. He was elected to Phi Beta
Kappa last year. Parker, a senior is
shot putter on the track team. His
home is in Belleville, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

Fort Western Lodge, N. E. o. P,
will hold it's regular whist party
Monday evening at 100 at the home
of Peter Gonnella, 269 State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

v. w. Canham, agricultural edi-
tor of the Lewiston Sun. was a
business visitor in Augusta, Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
AUGUSTA LOCALS

East Kennebec Pomona Grange
will meet with Cushnoc Grange on
Tuesday for an all day session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
WINTHROP
Regular Meeting Eastern Star

Abenaki Chapter. Q. E. s., held
their regular meeting Friday even
ing and observed Past Matron's
night. Following the meeting there
was an exchange of gifts from a well
loaded Christmas tree and refresh
mentS We're served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

The Sunday evening concert was
attended by a number of music low
ers who enjoyed same especially the
violin solo by Mr.. Leander Kirk.
Wayne Perkins has recovered and
been transferred from the hospital to
Co. A.
John H. Connors Of Co. B, has been
transferred to the hospital for treat
ment.
Miss Gladys Donna has. returned to
ner home in Waterville after visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Williamson.
Henry Todd Of Sidney late u. s.
Med. bet. has reported for admission.
Chaplain A. J. Hayes hasrreturned
from short visit with Mrs. Hayes in
Portland.
The returns from passes Saturday
We're Harry A. Tarbell from Leo
minister. and Michael Wunderlich
from Bath.
Cloutier'S entertainers Of Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14
Osborn Damien

The death of Osborn. Damien oc-
CURED here Friday night after a
short stay in the hospital, he having
reported here on Dec. 3rd for admis-
sion. He was about 80 years of age
and came here from Milford. He
served in Co. X, SO, U. S. Inf, during
the World War. The remains were
sent to Oldtown for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

On Harvard Daily
Cambridge. Mass, Dec. 13.-(AP)-
William I. Nichols of Wilton. Conn.,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-14

MONDAYS SILENT STATIONS:
GYM cNsR. o cNSr, e cNRv, eN NRM w SEao
WILD, WY, WQJ. webb, WCBD.
WRC, WIS, XIII, KFRU.
The Washington times., 1925-03-14

ing this week. that tOtaIed tIlir-
ty.seven pounds, the largest going
thirteen and q fraction. Catfish
anglers should look to their
glory or history may repeat
. itself.
White perch anglers should be
looking over their tackle. for /
am informed that the finny clan
are fast closing in upon local
waters. Just below Alexandria net
fishermen are making daily hauls
Of perch OF marketable size. At the
rate the migratory fish are ad
vancing it would not be at all
surprising to make the announce
ment next week that they had
Local sporting goods houses. ex
pecting an early arrival of perch.
have put in advance orders for
bloodworms and by the middle OF
next week there should be an
ample supply on hand. Mr.. Cath
cart, of Long Island. known as
the bIoodworm man, was in town
during the week looking to his
trade and declared the worm in
dustry would open up by today.
The first order for bloodworms
upon the local market came the
forepart of the week from an
angler down in Travers, Fla. The
request was for so cents worth OF
bIoodworms to be shipped immediate
Iy. The reply to the crab" would
look shocking in print.
The regular monthly meeting Of
the Potomac Anglers Association,
CHAPTER Of the Izaak Walton
League of America, VIII be held
Wednesday evening at Musicians
Hall, Tenth and e streets north
west. All anglers are invited TO
be present.
The last meeting brought out
the largest gathering of members
that the association has ever
known, So enthusiastic were the
members over the showing that
they have decided to put on ad-
ditional entertainment. The first
step toward this end will be
series of movies, showing angling
from an anglers viewpoint. the
pictures will be fully explained by
one of the officials of the Depart
ment of Fisheries. This and other
future attractions will be all Tree.
The new officers of the associa-
ton for 1926 were installed into
office at the last meeting and in
cIude. C. A. Burnister, president,
P. 70. Mckinney, vice president;
F. d. Barstow, treasurer, ana X.
A. Wilson, secretary. The trustees
are Herman I. Nied1e, Frank 81
n1onds and Norman Mock.
The entertainment or the anglers
10 under the direction of Herman
+ Niedle. chairman; F. Baker,
Frank Sinaonds. Charles Mace. L,
p Lands, F. D. Barstow, and II.
w, Gillette.
The Washington times., 1925-03-14


Our opponents in tonight's fray,
the Bryn Mawr girls, are really
marvelously fast, clever atn1etes'
and are not being underestimate
by the local players for one
minute. The Nets have only one
thing in their favor above that OF
their opponents, that Is their ex"
perience in the game and their long
run of participation in high tension
games. This will be an asset, TO
be sure, but the Metros greatest
strength will lie in their absolute
cognizance of the Bryn MaWrs
ability, and the resulting realization
Of the necessity to play IN top
form from the very first whistle.
Every second of the games time
will be a deciding factor in the out
come We know it, boys, we know
it, and, unless l have rich aunt
in South America who has willed
me her bracelets, we will use every
second to the best of our ability.
You know, I usually try to write
impersonally Of the games, but l
just can't about this one. I'm just
dying to have a. local team win
that big title, and if can't show my
mother a South Atlantic medal
about 2 p. X, Sunday morning, it
will just be because those Bryn
Mawr flashes were more determined
to hold their title than we were to
get it.
Charlotte Hatton will in all
probability jump center, with
Gladys Mills as her partner. Down
in the scoring field will be .snappy
"Skeetz" Boyd and the ever reliable
Tommy" Thomas, while down in
the bleachers smiling Roselle Bolton
and her grouchy playmate will
watch the game. Oh, boy, won't
that be some game? 1t sure will
be, and l didn't say maybe at all!
AS l pick up the typewriter to pen
this story, L find my heart beating
about sixty pulsations too much in
the anticipation. Knowing that the
others are feeling the same way,
I'll Just hang on tight and hope
we lose that noiVeesness before the
clash.
If we get licked (good evening",
there is only one thing that we
can be Polly Annish about, and that
is the fact that each and every
member Of the M. A. c. squad is
hitting the hay for three nights in
succession about the time We used
to when our mothers were so
particular about washing our necks.
and seeing that we wore our sun
day shoes for Sunday and Sunday
only.
The Washington times., 1925-03-14
HILLTOP NINE
HAS TEST
COMING
Blue and Gray Viii Stack Up
Against Marine Corps
Diamonders March ~

In just twelve days Georgetown
University viii send its 1925 base
ball team into its first game, that
with Temple College, at the Hilltop.
Following that game. which is on
the 26th, the Blue and Gray Will
take a two-day trip to Quantico for
two games with the Marines there.
This latter nine will prove an
excellent test for the Hilltoppers.
The Marines are coached by Mig
Clarke, and they have near.biS
league pitching staff and terrible
clouters.
John O'Reilly will have his usual
formidable array OF talent. The
Blue and Gray mentor has fifty
men working out.
AS pitchers he has Brennan, Nc
Carthy, and Gillespie from last
year. Bragg, Boerch, Gersdini,
MulIin, and Fogarty are newcomers
who would pitch. He has not yet
chosen his varsity nine, and, ac-
cording to the looks OF things, will
wait until the first few games have
been played before he starts to
weed out the chaff.
The Washington times., 1925-03-14

American President. This time 1t
was Woodrow Wilson, who has the
distinction of being the first Demo
cratic President to inaugurate a
baseball year. AS on the previous
occasion, Billy Evans was in the
umpire role, in fact this time Billy
was the most fortunate man on
the field, for he caught the ball
President Wilson pitched from the
stands. This occasion saw $4,000
fans jammed into the park and in
many ways was more exciting than
the opening game of 1910.
1t marked the first appearance OF
the late Bill Donovan as manager
of the New York Yankees, and BIZ
got a welcome second only to that
accorded the President. There was
considerable formaIity, owing to the
number of celebrities and not to
any wish Of the President. High
officers of the army and navy ac-
companied him, along with Rear
Admiral Grayson and Joseph Tum-
ulty. Before the game Clark Gril-
fifth presented an autographed bat
and baseball to the President for
his little nephew, Francis Sayre.
After the President retired from
office he still attended the games
regularly, just as he attended a
vaudeville show every Saturday
night. Owing to his illness he could
not sit in the grand stand, so his
car was always parked in the out
field and a Washington player was
assigned to protect him from stray
balls.
During his term of office Presi-
dent Wilson often came to the
game. and If it had not been for
the world war am certain he
would. have come more often. He
| always kept score.
Next InstalIment: President Hard
ing and Coolidge real fans.
Copyright. 1928, by the ChrIsty
Walsh SYndicaIAN
The Washington times., 1925-03-14

Cortez, the City Club X. o. artist.
will not climb the pugalistic- lad.
der at his expense, but Cortez reali-
zes that this is his one big chance
and will give of his best.
Young Dencio. making his last
appearance here for an extended
period, is anxious to get good press
notices at the expense OF Jackie
Feldman to help him as draw
ing card in New York, where he is
starting a campaign against the
headliners in the flyWeight division.
Feldman, however, stood Dencio
on his head once and it Is possible
that he will ruin the porgram for
the brown skinned boxer. Field
man has been working out well
in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium. He
came over Monday to put in his
intensive training here.
"Propaganda has been circuIat-
ed to the effect that the boxing
exhibitions before the National
Capital Sporting Club are to be
tame affairs" said Dane today.
"Fans will discover that these
rumOrS are false Monday night"
Happy Walker and his orchestra
are brushing up on national an
thems for the diplomatic night of
the local club, when the British
embassy, the Philippine commission
and other notables will occupy
boxes and root for their fellow
countrymen. AS it will be the
night before St. Patrick's day, a
host of Irish will undoubtedly be
on hand to offer encouragement to
Finnigan.
THOSE who have delayed applying
for membership in the club at
rooms 631-2 Bond building, should
do SO at once. as there has been an
unprecedented demand for seats
For the convenience Of fans. the
office will be kept open Sunday
from 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. To make
II easier for fans to become men,
bers and enjoy the show Monday
night a special six-month member
ship is being offered.