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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30
BOOST THE NYE MEMORIAL FUND

Here is an opportunity for every
Maine booster to show his apprecia-
ton of Maine and its brilliant sons
and daughters who have won honors
in their respective fields of endeavor.
Citizens of the state of North Caro-
lima are joining in an undertaking
for the erection at Fletcher, N. c.. OF
a memorial tablet to Names illus
trious humorist, Edgar Wilson Nye
(Bill Nye), and the memorial COM
mittee has requested that the modest
sum of $3.50 be contributed by the
people of Maine.
Less than half of the quota has
been raised and the time is short
before the money should be turned
over to the memorial committee. 1t
tablet on the 18th anniversary of
Nye's birth, August 25 of this year.
Nye was born in the little town OF
Shirley in this State. He became
one of the foremost humorists and
lecturers of his day. In line with the
Boost Maine" campaign. there
should be a steady responsible the
appeal for funds for this most
worthy project and the sum sought
should be oversubscribed in a very
short time
Readers of Nye's books and those
who were fortunate enough to have
heard him on the lecture platform,
have been among the first to re-
spond to the appeal for funds. To
those who have not read his books,
it is suggested that they procure
from the libraries in their respective
towns and cities some of his works,
and they will quickly discover the
genius Of the man.
All Journal readers who are will
ing to assist in this undertaking.
and all are urged to do so-are ask
ed to enclose their donations with
the coupon printed below and send
to the Journal Office. Augusta.
Contributions to the Fund
Governor Ralph o. Brewster $500
Kennebec Journal ............ 1000
Luella Pendleton. lslesboro. go. 100
Librarian Henry e. Dunnack =. 500
Harry Nj. Wyman. Oakland. 100
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan S. Berry. st.
Petersburg. Fla. ........... LOO
Justice Norman l.. Bassett 49,. 500
Maria B. Woodsum. N. Vas.
SalDoro .................. LOU
Justice Leslie C. Cornish. Au-
SuSta ....... o.Vo
Hon. Josiah S. Maxcy. Gardi-
ner Notwithstanding. 500
Paul D. Sargent .............. 200
Ebert d. Hayford ............ loo
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the gathering laughed again when he
exhibited the quarter tip.
Automobile to Poland
A sight seeing tour of the Forest
City was next in order and then the
caravan of a hundred autos headed
for Poland where the Ronifaces
Rlckers awaited them. Here lunch
con was served at noon and then fol-
lowed the afternoons program of ad-
dresses.
Following Gov Brewster's eloquent
address of welcome Gov. Nellie Ross
responded in gracious vein and then
save very clear and concise talk
on Economy in Governmental Adj
ministrations."
N. Y. Governor Leaves Conference
Gov. ZAP Smith of New York,
easily the most picturesque figure of
the conference and holding second
place to Mrs. Ross in point of inter-
est gave very forceful and illus
trating address on what is the
Truth About Federal Taxes or EX-
penditures as Compared with State
and Local Expenditures" Immedi
ately following his address the gov
ernor and party left for New York
City to fill a pressing business en-
gagement and later in the week will
be active in Gotham's celebration of
the Fourth. he being chairman of the
Tammany celebration committee.
The closing address Of the after
noon was given by Herbert NJ. Lord,
director of the national budget, and
attention was given him on the SUBJ
ject of the Estate Budget"
Tonight Maj. w. A. WEIGH, general
N, a =, a oar Of tho DoJicadac mi to
Park, New York, delivered an inter-
esting talk on national state parks.
A general discussion followed and
then one by one the governors and
their encourage HE'D themselves to
the down counches of Poland Springs
House
The Guests Attending
The official guests at Poland
Spring included the following:
Governor Robert P. Robinson of
Delaware and Mrs. Robinson, Rob-
ert p, Jr., and Frances E. Robin
son; Governor and Mrs. John w.
Martin of Florida and staff; Gov
ernor and Mrs. Edward Jackson of
Indiana; Governor and Mrs. John
Hammill of Iowa; Governor and
Mrs. Adam McMullen of Nebraska !:
| Governor Martin T.. Trap of Okla
homa and staff; Governor and Mrs.
Thomas G.. Mcleod of South Caro-
lima; Governor and Mrs. Z. Lee
Trinkle of Virginia; Former Gov
ernor Cary G. Hardee of Florida and
Mrs. Hardee; Former Governor Jas.
G. Townsend of Delaware; Lieut..
Governor Nathaniel w. Smith and
!; Mrs. Smith of Rhode Island, Brad
! ford Ross, Jr.. II year old son of
Governor Nellie Taylor Ross of Wy
ominS.
Maine: Governor and Mrs. Ralph
| o. Brewster; Mrs. A. L. Stearns,
Norway; Mrs. William Deering,
Saco: Mrs. Blaine S. Viles, Augusta
MIR. and Mrs. Arthur G. Staples,
Lewiston; State Senator Charles B.
| Carter and Mrs. Carter, Auburn; Mr..
and Mrs. Guy P. Gannett, Augusta
. Captain and Mrs. Claude M. Adams
Mrs. Harold E. Marsh: Colonel and
| Mrs. Charles Dustin; Lieut.. Com
mander and Mrs. Frank Preti Col
onel George z. Foss: Colonel Harry
Il. Deglos; Colonel and Mrs. Francis
E. Farnum; Lieut.. Commander and
| Mrs. Porter II. A dams.
The Fifth Infantry Band of Port
land gave fine concert program fol-
lowing the afternoon addresses.
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Staff Mans Story
Continued from Page One)

moments of carfreeness as well as
4 emanifest mothers love for her poy'
bradford, aged IL, most lively young
American came out of the west.
while far from blase, yet he express
es contempt for a ride in the dirlSl-
Bile Shenandoah, preferring as ne
t,expressed it "a few air somersaults
in navy bomber"
Time was limited at the breakfast
feand only few of the executives
y were called upon. Gov. Martin of
1 Florida making the most extended
Aremarks. He give one the impression
4 of strength and possesses a LEASING
voice and gets over his points with
y out undue effort He paid a glowing
Ptribte to Maine and her people, and
/ then dissembled and told good
"A one" at the expense of his staff head,
n Col. Gamble.
One on Col. Gamble
D. Gov. Brewster, in introducing GOV.
Martin had referred to the southern
executives gift of thousand dollars
made toward Names publicity cam
y paign. Gov. Martin, in referring to
the gift, declared that the state of
Florida had indirectly already par
ffially realized on the investment. 1t
seems early this morning as the
Il steamer Calvin Austin neared the
-FAlalne coast the colonel was on deck
y dressed in his uniform and a strang-
er approached and said, Steward,
sFsoW near Portland are we?" and
when told, asked "Will we arrive on
,ime! assured that I'VE" would, the
ystranger was content and delving in
q 20 mis- trousers pocket gave the
steward quarter. When the roar
~ laughter had subsidized the colonel
stooo up 1T Gov. BreWsters call and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30
Host Governor
Extends Cordial
Maine Welcome

Governor Ralph o. Brewster. in ex-
tending most cordial greetings in his
address of welcome remarked that
this conference is distinguished by
the attendance of the first woman as
the governor of a sovereign state.
Her entrance marks an epoch in
the progress of mankind" he said, re-
ferring to Governor Nellie T. Ross of
Wyoming.
. "The influence of noble woman
hood is now admitted on an equality
to the last citadel it has long been
denied. The associations of this con-
ference will leave no doubt as to the
wisdom of this step"
This conference is met in the
gathering shadows of great trust"
said Governor Brewster. "Centraliza-
tization and usurpation has been the
keynote Of tn American government
in the decade that is just past. Our
president has sounded a clarion call
for a return to the Jeffersonian prin-
ciples of retrenchment and state
rights. To the considera ton of those
causes this conference is committed
by the program that has been out
lined.
"The American people are dimly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30
Augusta Photographer
Makes Official Picture
Governors Conference

Herman r. Mansur, returned from
Poland Spring late Monday after
noon, where he has been since Sun
day as the guest of the Rickers,
awaiting the arrival Of the Nations
governors for the 18th annual confer
ence. Mr. Mansur was appointed by
Governor Brewster as the official
photographer of tie conference, and
on his return. to Augusta yesterday
afternoon completed a rush order at
the photo laboratory on Hillcrest
street of official group pictures of the
governors, which is to be included in
the special souvenir booklets present.
ed to each executive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30


A. NJ. G. Soule, Chief of the Divi-
sion of Inspection of the State De-
partment of Agriculture was. elected
member of the school board from
Ward three, Monday evening at a
meeting called for that purpose at
the Y. M. C. A. building. Great in
terest was manifest by the voters Of
the ward, 228 votes being cast in the
election and about $50 being present
at the meeting. Mr.. Soule was nomi-
mated by Hon. John T.. Nelson and
w. Z. Cross the other candidate by
Rev. A. Francis Walch.
Mr.. Soule received las votes, his
opponent w. E. Cross receiving 80
votes. Before the meeting was be-
gun City Marshal Skehan was ask
ed to provide a ballot box and the
ballot was cast in the regular man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30

Orono, June 20. Thirteen leading
dairymen, representing Is counties
in the state voted that Better Bull
campaign should be started here in
Maine this summer. The action was
taken at a meeting held at the Col
lege of Agriculture Friday. The men
were the county dairy project leaders
of the county farm bureaus, an or
ganization made up of more than
$4,000 rural residents.
The session opened at 10 a. m. with
Edgar B. Lord, of Lebanon, president
of the Maine State Federation of Farm
Bureaus, presiding. He outlined the
situation telling of the market con-
ditions, the great decrease in the
number of dairy cows in Maine in
the last few years and of the general
Encouragement of local dairymen.
At the same time he reminded those
present of lack of disease in Maine
dairy animals, saying that 71.644
cows were tested for tuberculosis
last year and only 1.47 per cent re-
acted.
The opening was followed by re-
marks from each OF the following
county representatives: Claude Saw
yer, of Minot: Chas. Blackman. of
Davidson; Chas. Dunn, of North
Yarmouth; Clyde Luce. of Farming
ton; Ray Casper, of Ellsworth; H. r.
Hysom, of No. Vassalboro; j. b.
Gushee, of Union; l.. E. McIntire, of
Z. Waterford; Ross Elliott of E.
Corinth; Clyde Getchell, Of Madison;
Ralph Hayford, of Belfast; Earl
Varnum, of Alexander; and E. 3.
Lord of Lebanon.
NJ. d. Jones, Farm Management
Specialist of the Extension Service,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30

followed with talk on the import
ance of dairying to the Maine farm.
He gave six reasons why our farms
are dependent upon cattle as
source of income. 1. Our crop sea-
son is short, limiting the amount of
cash crop we can grow. 2. A rela-
lively long winter season presents u
problem to find profitable employ
ment during that season. 8. Our
farms are relatively small, necessi-
Eating an intensive type of agricul-
ture. 4. Much of our soil is depleted
and requires constant application of
manure to Keep 1t in condition for
profitable crop production. 5. Hay,
our biggest crop in point of acreage,
can be marketed only through live
stock. G. Farm accounts show that
467 per cent Of farm receipts are
from cattle. Also show that labor
income increased with the number of
cows.
DIR. Leon S. Merrill, dean Of the
College of Agriculture and director
of the Extension Service, summed
up the situation in a brief talk fav-
oring the Better Bull campaign. mo
man can succeed today" said DIR.
Merrill, without the right tools and
the right use of those tools. Now
there isn't man that can stand up
and say that dairymen are using
the right tools when the average
state milk production is only 1924
pounds per COW. Every one interest
ed in dairying should be interested
in improving the quality of the
stock"
In speaking of the campaign he
said, Here is something that is
needed IN every county 1t is the
only project that we have ever had
that we could all push. And never
will you find the time more ripe than
right now" The dean then gave the
following four reasons why this was
the time for improving herd sires.
l. Dairymen are now discouraged and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30

losing interest-good stock will re-
vive interest and give courage. 2.
Purebred stock is relatively cheap
now. 3. There are 5000 less cows in
the state now than last year. There
fore, get the business while prices
are going down and other men are
getting out. 4. Dairying is all i'm
portant to the income of any farm.
DR.. K. ]. Seull1e, Manager Of JEFF
ferson Farms and president of the
Maine Livestock Breeders Associa-
ton was present at the meeting and
talked in favor of the campaign, CIV
ing suggestions as to the running of
it. -
After the all day discussion Of the
dairy situation and possible means
of lettering conditions it was unani-
mously agreed that the Farm Bu-
reaus would give whole hearted sup
port to the Extension Service of the
College of Agriculture in the carry
ing out Of this campaign. This pro-
ject was chosen as the one needed in
all counties of the state and the one
that could have statewide support.
1t was voted the first and best thing
that could be done for Maine dairy
men at this time.
maine naQ total OF 1915 DullS,
both dairy and beef, according to
the census. OF those only 4146 were
registered purebred stock. With
those figures as a foundation the
better bull campaign was planned to
increase the production per COW in
the state. Practically every county
agent in the state has endorsed the
idea and is offering full cooperation.
All the Breeders Association both
statewide and LOCAL, are backing the
proposition and now the farm bu-
reaus have voted their support.
A committee, composed of Mr..
Lord, chairman, Mr.. Blackman and
Mr.. Elliot, was appointed to work
out the plans for the campaign with
the Extension Service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30
Mrs. McGOudrick to
Help at Playground

Mrs. Paul McGouldrick will tomor-
row begin her duties as assistant to
Director Jack Hyde at the Macomber
playground. She will be at the play
ground each afternoon from two I'M
til five o'clock and will have classes
in folk dancing and other activities.
Mrs. McGouldrick has had past eX-
perience in work of this kind and her
assistance will be of great value at
the playground through the enlarge
ment of tie scope of activities there.
1t is hoped and expected that the chill
dren will take advantage of this
splendid opportunity for the enjoy
ment of organized play.
It is expected to hold health week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30

Ernest L. Wellman of Glendale,
California, formerly of this city was
the guest Of honor at a party held
Saturday evening at "Clifola" the
summer home of Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ton Plummer at East Winthrop. A
delightful social evening was passed.
Refreshments were served Those
present were Prof. Justin o. Wellman
of University of New Hampshire,
Mrs. Willard Glazier of Maiden,
Mass, Lawrence Greenwood. Mrs.
Alice NJ, Pinkham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carlyle Morton, Mr.. and Mrs. John
E. Keller, Rose Kelley Chesley, Eve
Ign r. Keller, Mr.. and Mrs. Plum
mer and Mr.. Wellman the guest Of
honor. This is Mr.. Wellman's first
visit to this city in Is years.
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week lend in Lewiston attending the
annual reunion of friends.
Mr.. Little of Damariscotta Is visit
ing at the homes of his daughters,
Mrs. Charles Hackett and Mrs.
George Hackett.
Mrs. Mary T. Purinton has return
ed from a visit at the home of Mrs.
Amasa Williams, Boothbay Harbor.
Mr.. Carlton Lancaster of Massa-
chusetts is visiting his mother, Mrs.
Maria Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30

ner. the city check list being used for
the purpose.
Judge William H. Fisher was elect
ed chairman of the meeting and Fred
Owen was elected secretary. The
committee to receive, sort and count
the ballots consisted of Charles b.
Paine, Rev. A. Francis Walch and
Mrs. Danforth l.. Nash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30
BOWDOINHAM

Norman Curtis, w. L. Maloon and
Mrs. Metchem of Bowdoin, w. w.
Gardiner, DR.. Peabody and Mrs. FL
mer Rogers of Richmond were in
town Saturday evening to attend the
joint School Board Meeting.
Mrs. c. o. burlington spent the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30

Israel Pierce, cony High graduate,
has been appointed coach at the
local high school to succeed "MaP'
MorreIl, recently resigned to &C
cept a position as assistant gradu.
ate manager at Bowdoin college.
Pierce is a fine aII-round athlete,
having been member of the var
sity football and baseball teams at
Cony High and University Of
Maine, as we'll as having played
semi professional baseball and pro-
fessional football in Massachu.
sets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30
A. M. G. S0ULE OF WARD THREE ELECTED TO
FILL VACANCY ON LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD
AUGUSTALOCALS

EX-gOVernor PerCiVaI p. Baxter of
Portland. was visitor Monday in
this city, calling upon friends.
Prof. Justin o. Wellman of Dur
ham, N. H.. Ernest l.. Wellman of
Glendale, Calf, Mrs. Willard Glazier
of Maiden, Mass, Mrs. Ella Wellman
and Mrs. John Keller Of this city were
recent visitors in Bingham and Car
ratunk, making the trip by auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-30

at the playground later in the season
with perhaps a baby clinic under the
direction of Miss Ballantyne, the Au-
gusta Public Health nurse. This
would be of especial benefit to the
mothers.
The wading pool at the playground
has been scraped and cleaned out
and will be ready for use at once. The
pool is perfectly safe and as the
water is continually changing it is
always clean and fresh.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
S-4S IS REFLOATED
Submarine Which Went Aground
 During Recent Blizzard Today Is Towcd to Portsmouth Navy Yard

Portsmouth, N. H.. Feb. 7.-The S-4S which went aground in Little Harbor in northeast bliz- gard January 29 was refloated today and lowed to Portsmouth navy yard, where she was placed in dry dock. A survey of her condition and an estimate of the cost of re- pairs will be made immediately and permission will be asked of the navy department to proceed with the work, 1t was said.
 e Conditions were favorable for the operations of the salvage forces today. The sea was smooth and there was no wind. The naval tug Penacook assisted by civilian tug lowed the submarine under air pres sure to the Portsmouth outer har- Dor within an hour of the time she was released from the mud bank in Little Harbor. The work was in charge of Lieut.. Commander H. NJ. Bransham, assisted by Lieut.. Commander Stewart E. Bray who was in command of the S-4S when she went aground.
 The crew of S5 men of the sub marine, who were rescued by coast after they had been In peril many hours from tho sea and escaping chlorine gas, are still at the submarine barracks here.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Revolt Threatened In Ranks Of
 Rowenites Since End Of World
 Does Not Come As She Forecast
FAVORABLE REPORT IS GIVEN CHAMPION BILL Senate Judiciary Approves Measure Concentrating
 Dry Forces

Washington, Feb. 7.-Favorable report of the Cramtop bill, concen- trating all prohibition administra- ton under a separate unit in the Treasury Department, was ordered today by the Senate Judiciary Com mittee.
 The bill passed the house last ses" sion but has been the subject of at tack before the committee by users of industrial alcohol. It was modi- fled by the committee to provide for board of review to hear appeals from rulings of the prohibition com missioner and for separate divisions to control industrial alcohol and beverage alcohol. The board would be composed of three members ap- pointed by the secretary of the treasury.
 There have been indications that with passage of this bill President Coolidge contemplates a change in personnel of the prohibition unit. Hearing on the bill caused consider able objection to the rulings of Con- missioner Haynes.
 The bill is supported by the anti- saloon league but faces some op- position on the floor
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Lincoln, Neb., Followers Give Her Prophecy z Days to Come True Be- fore Deserting Her-Son of Patchogue Believer Battles With Father Woman Seer Herself Silent.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 7.---If the pre- 1iction of Mrs. Margaret w. Rowen of Hollywood does not develop to the point of realization within the seven days allotted, 12 of her fol- lowers at College View, near here, are prepared to renounce her as their leader. Joe Gammel announced after the midnight hour.
 Members of the cult, gathered in their homes last night and early to- day, scanned the sky, but what they saw no one was prepared to say.
 No Signs Visible
 It Is apparent that none of the ex- pected signs was visible 10 the Row. enites here, for shortly after mid night they retired to their almost barren sleeping quarters. They had nearly two months ago sold most of their furniture, keeping only the bare necessities.
 No one is able to see the exact time when this coming of Christ will take place." Gammel said. but we have followed Mrs. Rowen's teaching for several years and have seen other predictions of hers come true. If this latest prediction does not materialize. we will renounce her as our leader"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Alcorn Expected This Afternoon

States Attorney Alcorn had not arrived in this city early this after noon but he was expected to come here and get first hand, the stories of the local policemen who went to the Davidson x Leventhal store with Patrolman Skelly on the morn- ing of the murder.
 Detective Sergeant McCue arrived back in the city from Hartford, where he went this morning, accom- panied by several policemen, it is understood, for the. conference. It is said that Patrolman Walter Malona who arrested Shean on Church street John Leibler, who as- sisted in the arrest of shean, Clar- ence Lampher and Alfred Atwater, who went into the store with Skelly. were questioned regarding the murder.
 When asked as to the significance of the conferences. Chief William C. Hart said that it is always the custom to go over the evidence in a case thoroughly with the states at torncy before the trial in superior court No developments of new or startling nature are expected by the local police who have amassed evidence against Chapman that they feel will establish absolute proof of his guilt.