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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-13

was a weekend guest at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry l.. Hunton.-
Miss Nina Nugent of Waterville is
passing few days with her mother,
Mrs. Maud Nugent on the Fairfield
road. Orrin Kitchen of Belgrade
was4a business visitor in town Sat-
urday.-Mr. and Mrs. Jacob knight
and daughter Lois. have returned to
Skowhegan after visiting Mr.
knights parents. Mr.. and Mrs. S. d.
Knight-Miss Charlotte Scott of
Lewiston is a guest of Miss Marjor-
lie Emmons.-Mrs. Mabel Spencer
was a recent guest of Mrs. Ida Jud-
kins of the Belgrade road.-Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Stewart and daughter.
Pauline, of Fairfield, were week end
guests of Mrs. Maud Nugent.-Geo.
Horne has secured employment at
the farm of Mrs. Ida Judkins.-Ken-
meth Walton, who has been passing
the Easter recess at the home of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs, John Walton,
has returned to his studies at the
Gorham Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-13
Power Consumption
Indicates Better
Business This Year

The average daily kilowatt-hour out
put of Central Maine Power Company
up to April I, 1925, Is 500.S69 against
421,0S5 kilowatt-hours last year. This
shows an increase of IS. per cent. in
the first three months of 1925, and an
increase of II per cent. over the same
three months of 1924.
According to a recent report by the
Geological Survey the present average
daily output of public utility plants
in the country is 1S0,2S1 thousands of
kilowatt-hours against 1880 thou
sands last year-an increase of Z per
cent for the country at large.
Public utility power plants with
their fingers on the pulse of prospect
ty indicate a general improvement in
business conditions all over the coun-
try. 1t is particularly interesting to
discover that Central Maine Power
Company reflects better than the av-
erage increase of power consumption
in it's territory.
Homes have shown a yearly increase
in using electricity for lighting and
power to run electrical household de-
vices. But unless industry is prosper
Gus enough to keep industrial plants
in active operation, total use of power
falls. This is shown by comparative
Geological Survey figures for 1920 and
1921. Early in 1920, prosperous pc
Rod, power output daily was 124,31S
thousands of kilowatt-hours, but in
1921 it fell to 114,242. Since then the
daily output has been steadily growing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-13
CREATIVE MINDS IN BUILDING

Those who would be informed re-
specting the brilliantly creative
minds that contributed greatly to the
architecture of the world must now
add to Leonardo da vinci, Micha ell
Angelo, and Christopher Wrenn the
name of Imhotep, the creative genius
of Zoser's temple, about which DIR.
George A. Reisner, Americas fore
most Psychologist, writes in this
weeks Independent.
This temple marks the burial
place of a king, who reigned fifty
centuries ago. Before this temple
stand the remains of fluted columns,
constructed two thousand years be-
fore the appearance in Greece Of this
design. To the builders Of Greece
has been attributed the glory of that
design, enormously, it now appears.
Now it is said Imhotep was the earl
lest master architect in the world
and to Egypt, not Greece the glory
thereof,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-13
(ov David Cory
.L< cSrT7C6S ou7dIC

Now let me see, with the help Of
my literary spectacles, whether the
kind Policeman Dog has yet caught
Danny Fox, vino stole pretty Lady
Loves rag rugs in the last story.
No, he hasn't, for he is still run
ming swiftly down the Winding Trail
in the Shady Forest. by and by as
he neared the Tall Pine Tree, at the
top Of which Professor Jim Crow
lived in a modest Pine Cone Bunga-
low, the good old dog saw Danny
Fox in the distance. Over his
shoulder he carried bundle, but in
the shadows of the tall trees it was
difficult to make out just what it was.
1T isn't a chicken or a rabbit"
growled the kind Policeman Dog I'M
der his breath. slipping behind a big
rcck. I'll wait here with my trusty
hickory stick and when Danny Fox
comes I'll give him n lick"
But, goodness me. and bothera-
ticn. All of sudden that crafty
old fox turned to the right and went
Eurrying down the woody hillside.
Maybe he had caught sight of the
Policeman Dogs big silver badge.
I'm sure 1 don't know. At any rate
he wasn't coming up the Winding
trail.
Now I'm in for a good chase"
sighed the old dog, and off he started
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-13
BANKING sLANkETEp CLAIMS

The custom of including with nee
essary appropriations those which
are not necessary and SO indirectly
compelling the executive to approve
them all is a practice that has long
obtained in the national Congress
and has received merited criticism.
There has within recent years
grown up in this State practice of
Jumping" small claims in a blanket
measure. The reason, at least the
ostensible reason for this, appears
to have been that these are minor
matters, which, If considered sepa-
rately would require more time for
consideration than the substance of
them merited, that they were mat
tiers concerning which the opinion of
the claims committee should have
the decision and approval
Governor Brewster found among
these some that he did not approve.
He asked to have them taken out
from under the blanket so that he
might act upon their merits sepa-
rately. This the Legislature refused
to do, so the tail went with the hide
by the board.
The result Of this, though some
inconvenience be caused claimants
not deserving such inconvenience.
should be salutary. Questionable
matters shes,d not be permitted to
slide through in good COMPANY. A
way should be found for keeping the
sheep from the goats. which by the
way, Is difficult. it would seem.
whether these claims were really
questionable is matter of opinion
nut where the chief executive is will
ing to go on record for such a. con.
cluslon. a way should be found for
him to do so.
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ALittls Jack ~ -
4 Rabbit - J!
VSssysSSy sSaE~2 SSVE-

as fast as he could go, doing his
best to keep behind rocks and
bushes in case sly old Danny Fox
turned to look behind him.
Goodness gracious. wish my he'll
met wasn't so heavy" gasped the
kind Policeman Dog. "a straw hat
like the Yellow Dog Tramp's would
be much lighter" Just then who
should jump out from behind rock
right in front of Danny Fox but Mr..
wicked Wolf. OF course Danny Fox
stopped-stopped so short that the
roll of rugs slipped off his shoulder
and down to the ground.
What have you got?' demanded
Mr.. Wicked Wolf, with a growl.
What business Is it of yours
what 1 have?" asked Danny Fox,
with q snarl, backing away. He
didn't want to come too close to Mr..
Wicked Wolf, but at the same time
he didn't want to lose the rugs. So.
after a few steps backward, he
stood his ground, snarling all the
while.
"Hey, there, you two bad rob-
bers!" shouted the brave Policeman
Dog, bounding toward them. My,
wasn't he brave. Well, I just guess
he was. AS brave as Daniel in the
lions den.
III get even with you some day."
srarled Danny Fox, Sinking away In
the underbrush.
Maybe you WILL and then per-
haps you won't" growled Mr..
Wicked Wolf, stepping behind the
big rock as the brave Policeman
Dog picked up the rugs. Then, put
ting his silver whistle to his lips,
that kind protector of law and
order in Rabbitland blew shrill
call. The next minute, and wasn't
it lucky for who can tell what Mr..
Wicked Wolf might have done, out
of the Shady Forest bounded the
Yellow Dog Tramp. At the sight of
him. Mr.. Wicked Wolf sneaked away
to his den.
"Well, old friend. you're Just in
just in time" parked the Policeman
Dog. Help me carry the rugs to
the dear Old Bramble Patch.
Sure I WILL" answered the good
tramp dog. and away they trotted
side by side into the next story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-13
RICHMOND

Fred J. Cooper of Lorraine. Okla.
was in Richmond. last week. He is
walking around the world on q $1,000
wager with the Ainsley Magazine. He
started from San Francisco, Cal, Mar.
&c, 1922, has visited all the foreign
countries and Is now OH his way to
San Francisco which he must reach
Sept. /, 1925. On Tuesday he was at
Newcastle, the farthest east he was
going. He receives telegram from
headquarters at every town he visits
before leaving for the next place. He
is six feet. four inches tall. weighs
40 pounds. age about 60. His father
was a full blooded Indian, his moth
er half Indian and half Scotch. He
has no living relatives, his father,
mother, sister and brother having
died of water epidemic in 1913. He
is graduate from Burdett College,
1895. He was born in Lorraine, Okla,
which place he now lives.-The mas
querade party given at Curtis hall
last Tuesday by the members of the
9TH and Sth grades was largely at
tended and fine time enjoyed by all.
The following new telephones have
been installed: Residence of Law
renee Bond, Front street, number
S5-2; home of Herbert Barter, Beedle
road, number 43-4.-George Libby
has purchased the home formerly
owned by A. A. VILLA ms on Spruce
street.-Josie E. Barter has pur-
chased the house and lot on Southland
street of Mrs. Carrie A. Hoage, for
merly owned by Fl. l.. Tarr.-Miss
Geraldine Stone of the Mason Insti-
tute, Springvale and sister, Miss
Hester Stone of the f. NJ. G. Hos
pital, Bangor. are enjoying their va
cations at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Whitney.-John Dixon is re-
ceiving medical treatment at the Ma
rine hospital at Chelsea, Mass
Mrs. Mary Taylor of Englewood. n.
j., is passing the Easter vacation
with her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Lewis.-Miss Beatrice
Card of Boston University is visiting
at her home in town for the Easter
vacation.-Charles Griffin is moving
into the Totman house, formerly the
F'ardy house. on Water street.-Mlss
Helen I-amoreau is the guest of rela-
tives III Bangor.-Mrs. Harold Blan-
chard of Livermore Falls is the
guest of Mrs. Edward White.-A son
was born Saturday. April to Mr..
and Mrs. William H. Chase. He has
been named William Howard, Jr.-
Mrs Charles Hamilton of Beverly,
MISS, IS visiting at the home OF MIR.
and Mrs. James Hamilton.-Mrs.
Stanley Mari of Waterville, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank
Prebl@. for several days. returned to
her hocle last Wednesday.-Mr. and
Mrs. James Sealey and son. who have
been passing the winter in Maiden,
have returned to their farm on the
Small roa'd.-Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Bond have returned to their home on
Front street. Mrs. Bond having
passed the winter in Portland while
Mr.. Bond was on business in the
West
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THERE is PROFIT INIT

An enlightened person who would
command workers also would have
the hand that serves him clean. The
coolest FLOODED industrialist, if he
possess the intelligence suited to his
responsibilities would employ those
who are well and strong and adapted
to the work which he would have
done. Better understanding of
labor's problems. clearer recognition
of labor's rights, whether such may
have come by way Of compulsion or
otherwise, an awakened public con-
seriousness of what constitutes inhu-
name practices, these influences
have had somewhat to do with bet
ter attitude of the employer, but
more of it probably is due to an en-
lightened comprehension. than to a
livelier conscience.
A good general is very solicitous
for the health and well-being of his
troops because he knows that VIC
tory may depend on that. This wis.,
er relation between the leaders and
the led also obtains in greater de-
gree in industry. A recent survey Of
446 establishments by the National
Industrial Conference Board reveals
much progress that has been made
under the stimulus of enlightened
selflshness. In 225 Of those 446 es-
Establishments workmen and eXecu-
tives undergo medical examination at
stated intervals: effort is made to
adapt the work to the health con-
dition of the worker. because, it is
believed, so are secured greater ad-
vantages to the employer. and, gen.
orally speaking, there should be COR
respondingly greater advantage to
the worker. 1t appears that he rec
ognizes the wisdom of this procedure
and conforms willingly to the re-
quirements.
Nature insists on fitness Of those
who inherit the earth. If we would
keep up with the procession we must
keep fit, physically, mentally and
morally. The commander must keep
himself fit and insist that those un-.
der him shall be fit. 1t is become a
mutual obligation on US all, and rec
ognition Of this and conforming to
its demands pay big dividends.
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FIRST LET'S KNOW ABOUT IT

Some may have felt depressed be-
cause Of being told that the State OF
Maine is neglecting its institutions,
cramping and impoverishing them.
Yet the appropriation bill for the
next two years totals $1S,346,01s.
Perhaps we better dry our eyes.
We would not. nor should we,
overlook the congestion that exists
in some of the institutions. There
is need of new construction. 1t is
an undertaking at which the law
makers have SHE'D for several years.
That congestion is likely to become
more acute before it may be relieved.
But in other respects it appears the
SIND Legislature has not unduly
stinted expenditures. The inmates
of institutions that are somewhat
congested will continue to receive
excellent care and nourishing food.
Every opportunity short of new con-
struction will be utilized in making
them comfortable and their sur
roundings sanitary. At one institu-
ton temporary barracks have been
constructed and more will be added.
These are equipped with hot and cold
water and baths. The conditions
have been kept sanitary and COM
Portable. None of the inmates are
undergoing serious discomforts; in
fact are better off than are the In
mates Of many a taxpayers home.
The new construction called for.
and for which the arguments are not
without reason, would have caused
a large increase in the tax rate. an
increase, which undoubtedly would
have been burdensome to many.
Whether the new construction should
have been authorized under all the
conditions, remains a moot question
which probably will remain in dis
cussion. To assume however. that
this implies gross neglect of our
wards or that these are so deprived
Of health does not appear to be war
ranted by the facts.
There has been much said about
lack Of consideration for the needs
Of the University Of Maine. yet that
institution is getting under the State
appropriations, for it's repairs, equip
ment and maintenance. 100000 for
each Of the two years, 100000 for
the two years. It also receives in
addition sS7,217.76 for other purpos-
es and sum from the Federal Gov
eminent. For the period 1923-24 this
institution expended for the College
| Of Agriculture $106,1S2.74; for the
College Of Arts and Sciences $780,
775.49; for the College of Technol-
| ogy s1O4,322.5s; for dormitories
$116,942.6S.
If we would be fair. if We would
consider what we would have done
had we been lawmakers. we will be
well advised to look for information,
for the facts, before yielding our
minds to clamorous complaints.
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with q marked increase at the present
time. The 1928 mark Is the highest on
record for this season Of the year.
Load Charts Show Big Daily Average
Output
Just as by it's load charts Central
Maine Power Company can tell Maine
people are sitting up later nights lis
tening to the radio, it indexes the con-
sumption Of power by industrial
plants which shows prosperity is COM
ing to Maine.
During the winter, business activity
on it's power lines shows a remarkable
improvement. Twice since January
1st, 1926, the output of electric ener-
gy has passed the 100000 XIV. hr. mark
"a point 1t never reached before. On
the second of these dates, February
18th, the total was 601,635 kilowatt-
hours.
Among numerous new and increased
contracts for hydro electric power
from industries throughout its terri
tory. Androscoggin Mills Of Lewiston
has closed contract that calls for a
minimum of 600 and a maximum OF
1000 horse power. BY means Of a gem
orator the power from Central Maine
system is synchronized with the mills
system.
Ault-Williamson Shoe Company of
Auburn has renewed and increased its
contract to $50 horse power, to oper-
ate a new plant on Main street in that
city.
Contracts with Seabright Woven
Felt Company of Camden for $50 h. p.
and with oxford Mining & Milling
Company for zoo Ii. p. to operate a
new feldspart plant in the vicinity of
West Paris have been added. The
American Wooden Company at Fair
field has temporarily taken on 200
horse power.
Many small motor installations va
rying from 25 to 60 horse power in
saw mills, shoe factories, packing
plants and creameries, etc. around
Waterville, Rockland, Pittsfield and
Belfast, and $50 h. p. motor in the
slate quarries at Monson, indicate that
the improvement in conditions is wide
spread over central Maine.
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OAKLAND

The Christmas Club met Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ma
thaniel Woodxum. Nine members
We're present and the time was pleas
antly passed with sewing and fancy
work. There was a handsome birth
day cake beautifully frosted and
ornamepted with lighted candles in
honor of three Of the members, Mrs.
Angie Hersom. Mrs. n. E. Wood
sum and Mrs. Walter Farren whose
birthdays occurred recently. This
was cut and served with refresh
ments of assorted cake and lemon
ade. The next meeting will be held
April so at the home of Mrs. Walter
Farren.
Mrs. Wesley Fletcher entertained
The Thursday Club Thursday after
noon at her home at Oakland
meeting the time was passed in a
social way and refreshments were
served. Four members beside the
hostess were present and there were
three guests, Mrs. Henry Orff OF
Fairfield and Mrs. Roy Cannon and
daughter, Mary. The place and date
of the next meeting will be announc-
ed later.
The Fidelity Glass of the United
Baptist church will celebrate its 10th
Anniversary Tuesday evening, April
IA at the church. An appropriate
program has been arranged and Will
be carried out as follows: Prayer;
Glass song. reading. James &. Neei !.
the members will respond TO roll can
with a verse of scripture: there VIII
be a solo by Miss Mildred Penney !;
address by Rev. Benjamin Beatty OF
Waterville: vocal solo. James ID
Neel; Benediction, pastor.
The many friends of MISS Edna
Hutchins who slipped and fell on the
ice the past winter and sustained
fracture Of the ankle, will be inter-
ested to learn that she underwent an
operation on Wednesday of this week
at the Eve and Ear Infirmary at
portland and is reported to be rest
ing comfortably. ,.,s
Nr and Mrs. Charles Strickland
of Portland were recent guests Oh
their niece, Mrs. Harry Higgins.
The picture displayed at the Goou
FRIDAY service at the United Baptist
church were wonderful reprouuc-
lions from such masters as Raphaei'
De Vince, Rubens. Tessott, Holman
and others. The colorings were eN =
ouisite and the effect most realstc
and impressive. The Ascension oil
Christ by Raphael, for example
seemed actually to take place before
the eyes of the public.
The Girls Combined Muslcai
Clubs of Colby college will give a
grand concert under the auspices OF
The Progressives at Memorial hall
Friday. Apr "a at s P. NJ. This is a
large organization of As girls includ-
ing Glee Club, Mandolin Club, Or
chestra, Soloists and Reader. The
proceeds will be used for the bcneht
of an auto fund for the pastor.
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SOMEKVILLE
Frank Cooper

Frank Cooper passed away at his
home in Somerville Sunday. March 90
He was born in Chelsea August 25,
1873. the son of George and Mercy
Morang Cooper. In 1866 he married
Eliza Witham Of Liberty. He leaves
five children, Mrs. Leonard Cooper of
Whitefield, Edwin Cooper, who lives in
the West, Mrs. T.. c. Taylor of North
Nassalboro, George and Willard Coop
or OF this place, and several grand
and grandchildren; also four
sisters, Lydia Brown and Mary Savage
OF Gardiner Delphina York of Ran
dolph and Sarah Witham of Madison,
besides host of friends. Twice he
moved to Massachusetts, where he re.
sided for awhile. In 1881 he moved to
Somerville, where he resided up to the
time OF his death. For a great many
years Mr.. Cooper was a straight laced
christian of the Adventist faith; he
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Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Eastern Standard Time
TRAINS lEAvE AuoIJsrA rop

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i4.45 \. ~. 70 80 4. H., tl2 ,38 %. m 10 s3 y
S3.1a o. m, f7.4O o. m. p
,. & A. Pts.. t1247 = N, t2.os a. M. ti2.
,. m.
Ba, H.sbor. Asl.os q m, t2.ss a. m. t,2.
Bath. ts.ls a. m. 1884 a. M. ,s.s..
Belfast. 64.45 a. M. 70 20 a p p p 10 -,
Boston. 1921 a. M. t6 is a. M ~ ~ N !,
s9 30 d M. TAG p. IN. 1894 p. m, taos .. .
Calais, t233 a. M, tl2.3S o. nj.
Dover-Foxcroft, C445 a. m. ~ n ~ /
Gardiner, 10. 81 a. NJ, t6. is q. m. rs "a. !
,9.55 a. m. Il. 46 D. m, "a. D. NJ H.O5n \
5.l5p. M, u. lip. M. *10 4S o. m.
Hallowel1. t6 Is a. m. 70. "a a. M. $685.. y
zz4e 2. m.. ~ p. m, TAOS D. m, t5.l5 p. q
Harmony, CA AS a. M, ". 50 D. m.
Lewiston. is. Is a. m. 1884 a. M, io,55a \
'4.05 p. m, 80. 4S D. m,
New York, 1894 o. m, t4.O5p.m
Portland. %. 81 a. m. rs. Is q. m, fo.4a. \
1915 a. M. IL. 46 o. m. 1894 o. m, "A. los o.
Hip M, 40 AZ o. m
Rockland. f6. Is a. m 70 "a a. m. "a o. n
Skon hogan. C4.45 a. m. 1889 IN, ~ 50 p.l
So. Gardiner. t6. Is a. m, 1884 a. m. sol
Am: t2.46 IN. 1894 pm. is. pm, t7.i7p.I
St. John, t12Ha. m.
Watervhle. tl247 .. m. s1os a. NJ. t2I
p. m. i3.l1 p. m, t7.4o p. m. ' .
Daily. c Except Sunday and Moudi
7 Daily, except Monday. Daily, except Sund1
A Discontinued after October 10. Sunday ouI
d. C. DOUGLASS, NIL. HARRIS.
a-2s-24 V.P. & Genl Mgr. GenI Pass. Aged