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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Saint Remy de Province. France.
Jan. 24-Lt. Thoret. the French avi-
ator, carrying passenger in a regu-
lar army airplane with the propel-
Ter locked and sealed. remained aloft
today hours and 26 minutes. This
breaks by more than an hour the
record for motorless flight with a
passenger. which was establishde by
him at Biskra. Algeria. last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

una nlmously ratification of the agree :
ment for funding Poland's debt to the
| United States. The payments will
continue until 1884.
Lisbon. Portugal. Jan. % - The
ceremonies commemorative of the
fouth anniversary Of the death Of
Vasco da Cana. the Portuguese
navigator who discovered the over
seas route to India. began today will,
great parade of military and naval
forces. Large detachments from the
Warshlps of Great Britain, France.
italy, spain and Holland took part.
Shanghai. Jan. 25-(By A. P.)-Re-
ports that troops stationed at the
Moosung forts near the mouth of the
fangtze river were displaying an
| ugly spirit caused American naval
authorities today to order a destroy
er ready to proceed there to act as
! a convoy guard to the 'round-the-
world liner Belgenland. which will
arrive tomorrow. During her stay
at Shanghai the vessel will anchor
| IN the lower reaches of the Yangtze.
opposite the forts.
Danzig, Jan. 25-Flettner's rotor
ship "Buckau" arrived here today
from Kiel. having covered the dis
tarce in two days. The speed Of the
vessel averaged eight knots in a very
! liEht wind. The Buckau will leave
here at the end of the month with a
cargo of lumber for Scotland. this
| prospective trip being the first at
tempted to give the sailless vessel a
thorough tryout on the high seas.
Paris, Jan. 25-The French aerial
expedition. which is making the
! journey to Lake Tchad, in the Sudan,
rea ched Colomb Bechar. its first
scheduled landing place. at $50
O'Clock this afternoon. The planes
left Oren. Algeria, at 1856 o'clock
this morning. All the members of
the party are reported well. The ma
chimes made perfect landings.
Lawrence, Jan. 24.-The Rev.
John J. Gilday today observed the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

New Britain, CT. Jan. 2i.-This city
has an ECLIPSE baby" At exactly the
moment the moon was passing be-
tween the sun and the earth. a
daughter was born to Mrs. Thomas
Basil of 81 Sheffield street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Partial Eclipse
In Great Britain

London, Jan. "a (By A. P.>--ElltlSh
astronomers and many interested
laymen in this country were wishing
themselves in the northern part of
the United States or Canada to en-
joy the rare experience Of witnessing
Il total eclipse of the sun.
Being denied the privilege they
ton, which was all that the geo.
graphical position Of the British isles
afforded.
Sir Frank Dyson, astronomer roy
al; his colleagues of the Greenwich
observatory and other scientists else
where made elaborate preparations.
Aside from we,ther conditions,
southern England WIS the least fav-
ored part of the islands for observa-
ton. The greatest phase in the Lon
don area was at 1858 +. NJ. Green
witch time. when the moon bit out 80
percent OF the suns disc. Farther
north the eclipse was more complete
reaching SO percent in the Hebrides
Islands.
For hundreds of thousands of foot
ball enthusiasts whose Saturday is
habitually devoted to watching their
favorite sport. the chief concern was
lest the darkness would prevent
completion of the games before sun
set and in some of the northern
places the matches were being start
ed caller than usual to meet the
contingency.
Paris. Jan. "a (By A. Todays
solar eclipse was a partial one in
Paris. only three quarters of the
suns diameter being covered by the
moon. IT began at 2:56:03 p. NJ,
Paris time, and was finished at sun
set.
The greatest phase endured only
two minutes, 80 seconds. The French
astronomers. therefore. made no ex-
travagant preparations for observa-
ton of the phenomenon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

A good cook would no more think of
using an imitation flavoring extract
than she would of making pie crust
out of cake batter. She insists on
Bakers Extracts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Cyclone in Australia

Perth. n. S.. Jan. ga terrific cy-
clone struck northwest Australia to-
day. The pearl fishing town of Roe
burne suffered badly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Wash0uts Hold Up
Crack Florida Train

Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. o5.-The
havana special. crack Atlantic coast
Ilhe railroad train which left New
ork Thursday, has not arrived in
Jacksonville and is cut off at Triton.
"a, by washouts above and below
iiftoh. according to information
available tonight ct the terminaI
station here. The train was due
here Friday night.
lliton, Ca, Jan. .J.-The Havana
SPECIAL OF the Atlantic Coast Line
hailroad left Triton at ten o'clock
To-Day for jacksonville. Fla, over
oou'hern Railroad. The train ar.
ilNen mere at five o'clock this morn
IN; from Atlanta by way of Macon.
I,aNing leit Philadelphia last Thurs
day morning. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
Headaches from Slight Colds

Laxative BROMO QCINlNE Tablets
relieve the Headache by curing the
Cold. A Safe and Proven Remedy.
The box bears the signature Of L.
w. Grove 30c.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Goth anniversary of his appointment
10 the passionate of St. Patrick S
church. South Lawrence. In accord
;.nce with his wishes there was no
formal observance of the annivcr-
Sary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

tllicago, Jan. 25-John c. Eastman
owner. editor and publisher of the
Ihlcago Daily Journal. died sudden
ls az MS home here today of a stroke
of apopleXy. o"e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

New York, Jan. :5-Al Jolson,
blackface star of big Boy" the
musical comedy at the Winter Gar
den. left New York under his doctor s
orders for the south, where he will
take two weeks rest and the Win
ter Gardne will be dark throughout
that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

being the sight of small cavalry pa
trolls put on duty to keep order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Manchester. n. f.. Jan. o4.-Frank
NJ. Shea of Greenfield was awarded
$500 by a jury in superior court here
today in a $4,000 suit against the
Boston & Maine Railroad. Shea
claimed that sparks from locomo-
tive set fire to his house in September,
1921. causing it's destruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26
NEWS BRIEFS

Mohtevideo. Uruguay, Jan. o.
HGheral John ]. Pershing TODAY sail
for Santos. Brazil. '''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Warsaw. Jan. 25-(By A. PA-The
chamber of deputies last night voted
una nimouslv ratification of the agree
ment for funding Poland's debt to the
United States. The payments will
continue until 1854.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Newark. y. j., Jan. PA gen.
eral settlement Of all the New Jer-
sey litigation connected with the
George j. Gould estate has been
reached. according to an announce
ment of Ralph f. Lum. counsel for
Mrs. Guinevere Gould, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Manchester, \. H.. Jan. o5-Ma ior
i nailiel r. shea. lea ding merchant
aaIe' ana for many years connected
win the New Hampshire national
guard. died today. ''a'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Scranton. Pa. Jan. 25-Rinaldlo
Capellini. president Of district 1,
United Mine Workers, whose resig-
nation was demanded last night in a
resolution drafted by the general
mines committee, declared tonight
that neither he nor any other men,
her of the district executive board
would resign.
New London, Conn. Jan. 25-The
two masted Gloucester fishing
schooner Joppaite with a cargo Of al
legged wh!skey. was brought into this
port today by the United States
coastGuard destroyer Jouett, and the
five members of the crew are held
for a hearing before U. S. Commits
sioner Earl Mathewson tomorrow
morning.
New York, Jan. 25-Fourteen menu
bers Of the New York Yonkees have
already signed their 1925 contracts,
according to an announcement made
today by Edward G. Parrow. secre-
tary of the club. Seven of this num-
Der are rockies taking their first
fling at major league baseball. Waite
c. HOyt, Robert Shawkcy and Urban
Shocller are the only regular pitch
ers who have signed UP while Benny
BengOugh is the only receiver whose
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Lawrence, Jan. 24.-The Rev.
John J. Gilday today observed the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Santiago. Chile. Jan. 24.-(By A. P)
Chile settled down to virtual calm
today after yesterdays sudden coup
by group of army officers which
turned the government junta out of
Office without bloodshed. This city's
life proceeded normally today, the only
notable exception to the usual routine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Washington, jar. 24.-Argument
was not concluded as had been
planned, at today's hearing in the
District of Columbia court on the
motions of counsel for Edward l..
noheny. Edward l.. Doheny, r., AL
bert Il. Fan and Harry r. Sinclair
for quashing of the indictments
growing out of tho oil inquiry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

New York, Jan. 24-The First Ma
tional Bank of New York. of which
George F. Baker is chairman and
prinOpal stakeholder, was reported
TO-DAY to have earned 100 percent net
on ITS stock. Fifty years ago it was
regarded as too poor for a member
snip IN the New York Clearing
rouse Association. Today it is
known as the millionaires bank of
Wall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-26

Stockholm. Jan. 24.-Rickard Sand
Ter. formerly minister of commerce,
was appointed prime minister of Swe-
den today, succeeding Hjalmar Brant-
ing, who has been forced to give ~
his post because of the Illness which
ai1ilcted him several weeks ago and
which the doctors say will keep him
confined for some time to come.
Evening star., 1925-12-04
.K|PL|NG HOLDING
GAIN IN ILLNESS
Improvement in Fight
Against Pneumonia Main
tanned by Poet.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BCRWASH. Sussex, England, De-
cember 4.-Eudyard Kiplings slight
Improvement in his fight against pneu-
monia was maintained this morning.
He passed 4 fair night. His condition,
however, continues to be serious.
DR.. Curties was at the bedside all
night and Lord Dawson. physician TO
the King was il attendance again this
morning.
kiplinS's illness is putting Bur
wash on the map in a manner that
doubtless Will be Objectionable TO the
writer. as he settled here because this
unfashionable section of Sussex is lit
tie frequented by tourists. He was
compelled to desert rockingham be-
cause visitors overran the place and
annoyed him SO that he could not
work.
Until he was stricken with bron-
chitis, which later developed into
pneumonia, Kipling worked nearly
every morning. He dictated much of
his material as he does so with the
same facility q s he writes. and is not
annoyed by typewriting machines.
Kipling generally eats a very light
luncheon Immediately after his morn
ingS work and then takes q long walk
Evening star., 1925-12-04
Kiplins's Condition Watched by His
Friends In Vermont Town.

BRATTLEBORO, VT, December 4
R.-This city is watching the process
of Rudyard KIp11ngs fight against
pneumopia with more than casual IN
trrest, since the famous English
author lived here four years, during
which he wrote some Of hts moro Cele-
brated works.
The association Of Kipling with
Brattleboro goes back to the ttme
when Wolcott Balestier and his sister
Caroline, children OF the son Of an
early settler, went to London. VOL
colt had written several novels and in
London he became a publisher. In
1891 he met the future literary celeb
rity, who had come from India after
having completed his "Barrack Room
Ballads"
The two became intimate friends
and together they collaoorated on
1.-The Naulahka," written during six
weeks that Kipling spent at the Bal
estier home. There the poet became
acquainted with Caroline Balestier and
friendship which began then. re-
suited in their marriage in January,
1892.
A desire to 'isit her relatives
brought Mrs. kipling and her hus
band to Brattleboro a month after
their marriage.
In the four years of their stay here
two children were born, Josephine and
Elsie. who was recently married to
Capt. George cambridge. an English
Army officer. The kiplings returned
to England in August, 1896.
Evening star., 1925-12-04
OFFICE CHANGE PLANNED.
Transfer of Mineral Unit to Bureau
of Mines Discussed.

While further surveys We're in
progress in connection with the pro
posed transfer Of the Labor Depart
ment to an Interior Department
building. plans were being discussed
today for transfer of the mineral in
vestigations unit of the Bureau of
Foreign and Domestic Commerce Of
the Department OF Commerce TO the
Bureau OF Mines OF the same depart
meRt. This vas learned from the Of
flee OF the Public buildings Commits
sion.
Continuation of the survey of avail
able Office space in the Interior De
partment Building reveals ample
space TO house the Labor Depart
ment. a commission official said, al.
though the move has not been finally
acted upon by the commission.
Evening star., 1925-12-04
FORCE Of ATLANTIC
j STORM DECLINES.
lives Lost and Much Prop
erty Damage Reported Along
Northern Coast.
y the Associated Press.

p tH" Associated Press.
NEW YORK. December 4-The
force Of the storm that ragged ycster-
day along the coasts Of New York.
New Jersey and New England and
dashed Ike southern Atlantic coast
sa'li'r in the week was spent today
b.rc"c lives werc lost. several persons
were injured and much property dam
az" was done in the storm area
light men were rescued from two
har,oS that broke loose In New York
Bay and dritted out to sea. Three
E"SsolS had to seek refuge AZ New
london. Conn. and seven others en-
-aE"d in salvage operations off block
Island. where the S-5l sanE, We're
obliged to suspend operations and
rido ont the gale.
Several beach structures at Coney
Island were demolished and one build
ing, torn from its piles. drifted almost
To Sandy Hook before marine police
took il III tow.
Evening star., 1925-12-04
HOLLYWOOD BAIT Barred.
Assistant Cameraman Held for
Luring Youth of Europe.

Los ANGELES, December 4 GP.--
An alleged scheme, with fame and
fortune in Hollywood as the bait To
the youth of Europe, has caused the
arrest OF Mario Segulin. assistant
cameraman and motion picture extra.
Federal officers said he advertised
extensively in Europe. promising au
thors OF acceptable scenarios an op-
portunity to play in them here. The
advertisements are said to have re-
qucsted that s. he inclosed with each
scenario for translation aud other cN
penseS.
Hundreds Of photographs OF young
men and girls located in Italy, Austria
and Germany and envelopes of hun
dreis Of registered letters We're found
in the prinsoner's room.
Evening star., 1925-12-04
Pony As Years Old.
Dispatch TO The Star.

MARYSVILLE. kans., December
4-Marshall County claims the dis
tinction Of having one Of the old
est, If not the oldest, horse in Kan
saS or the United States. 1t is
known to be 47 years old and is n
black pony owned by Michael Rueger
Of north Of Beattie This pony was
bought by Mr. Rueger's father when
IL was a 2-year- old from the Crow
Indians As years ago.
Evening star., 1925-12-04
MILLION GOLD SHIPMENT.

HALIFAX. y. s. December Up
one million dollars worth OF gold
sent from the London office OF the
canadian Bank Of Commerce to the
Halifax branch OF the bank has ar
,.yed here on the steamer Ascania.
This was the first shipment of gold
from England to Canada since the
close Of the waT.
Evening star., 1925-12-04
Boxer Accused of Ring Theft.

PRAGUE. Czechoslovakia. Decem-
Der CP-The CZechoslovakian box
ing champion. Frank Rose FTanz
Rozicka) has proved to be a ringleader
In another sense, the police say. He
is accused OF being the chief OF a
gang OF IA burglars who recently
stripped a Prague jewelry store.
Evening star., 1925-12-04
BANS STATE GAS SALES.
South Dakota Court Issues Perma-
nent Injunction.

nent 1njun ction.
PIERRE, S. Oak, December 4 Cp)
Judge Policy Of the South Dakota
Supreme Court yesterday signed an
order permanently prohibiting South
Dakota from further engaging in the
retail gasoline business.
The order was asked In motion
presented by the White Eagle on Co..
which originally sought an injunction
to prevent the State from retailing
gasoline. A temporary injunction was
granted October 2S Subsequently the
State failed to make a proper reply,
the court held, and it made the in
junction permanent.
Evening star., 1925-12-04
Mark Cross
Gloves

Exclusive with Us
and the recognized best
Gloves made. Mocilas,
CapeS, Bucks, etc.-the
correct Gloves for
every occasion and for
every hand. 90
Beginning at. -
Evening star., 1925-12-04

Black. w h 1t e and
Gray effects, in pure
silk-the very correct
think for evening
SDsc;.l ysa5. s0'S'
Evening star., 1925-12-04

In Infants and children's X
sizes. The little ones will feel w
greatly complimented with -
gift Of this sort and they will
derive much service from It. T.
Several shades and designs to, ~
choose from. q
Second Floor
Evening star., 1925-12-04

Half the people IN the world are
unhappy because they can't afford
the things that make the other half
miserable
Evening star., 1925-12-04

or motor ride with his wife. At tea
time he always is at his best, enjoy
ing this more than the other meals.
LIVED IN U. S. 4 YEARS.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-02
Iron Chauffeur"
Still Wide Awake

Cole, the "iron chauffeur, who
is attempting to drive a car for five
days and five nights, is still going
strong at the end of the fifth day,
according to san Diego reports.
The five day limit will be up nj
noon tomorrow, when the shacklcs
placed on CON ut the commence
mcnt of his stunt, will be removed.
During the time ne has been driving
Cole has subsisted entirely on milk.
He visited the valley early this
wcek>and attracted considerable at
tention as he drove about through
the various towns.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-02
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARIS
Copyright. 1898. ny Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE. WIGGILY AND BUDDY S
CABBAGE

Buddy was the name of cute
little animal boy with whom Tn
Gle Wiggily sometimes had adyen-
lures. Buddys other name was
Pigg, spelled with a capital p, if
you please, for the Pigg family was
very particular. Perhaps this was
because they were guinea pigs in
stead of being pigs like Curly and
Floppy Twistytail.
Not that Buddy was proud. or
anything like that, for he WASH t.
If ever he had started to get proud
Curly or Floppy would can to him.
You haven't any tail! You
haven t any tail!'
And, indeed, Buddy had no tail
the only kind of pig, no mat
ter how you spell the name-jhat
has no tail. Sometimes this made
Buddy very sad, for he wanted Il
tail such as the other animal boys
had. SO there was no danger of
Buddy ever gottipg too proud aud
stuck up, for, if he did, as 1 have.
.old you, Curly or Floppy would
squeal:
"You haven Any tail, 1ou
haven t any tail! 10, no. You
haven I any tail! =
The one thing that Buddy wanf-
ed for Christmas was II tail, bat
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-02
MORE BEAUTY TO-DAY

Sir William Orpen, noted British painter does
not find the flapper the or woman of the pre-
sent day ''freakish smany modern critics to.
Quite the contrary. He says that faces today show
distinct improvement the beauties of the past,
preserved for by the artists of those days He be-
leves that the of good looks has been raised
and that there more men and women than
forlnerly-wth attractive features. essss aa
This is pleasant speech from, one who ought to
know whereof he speaks. But Sir William does not
stop there Apparently he believes in revised appli
cation of the old saying, Beauty is beauty does for
he attributes the increased good looks of humankind
to an inward cause.
when I see better looking men and women about
me-" Sir William declares, Il know they inspired
with better thoughts, and that these will be handed
on to and multiplied in great-great tgreatgrand-
children"
This ought to be So and it is gratifying to have a
thoughtful observer note it and mention it. Progress
in education and in science of little to the hu
if they do not make for spiritual progress at
the same time. When modern material advant-
ages overwhem to the point of crowding out spirl
tual growth they become disadvantages.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-02
THIRD PARTY in
CALL TO ARMS
ny United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Jan. "A call
to arms has been sounded by the
prospective new third party.
William II. Johnston, chairman of
the executive council of the con
ference for progressive political ac-
ton, sent out to organizations of
labor, farmer and other progressive
groups,' q summons to the next
convention to be held February 2l
in Chicago.
1.-The object of the convention, -
the call said, shall be to consider
and pass upon the question of form
ing a permanent independent pohti-
cal party for national and local
elections upon the basis of general
principles laid down in the plat
form of the Cleveland conference
and for the transaction of such 9TH
er business as may come before the
convention.
Johnston made no comment upon
the call except to explain that the,
basis of representation at the con-
vention will be the same as at the
Cleveland convention and that all
organizations which then took part
may hold their places with the
same number of votes.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-02
NAVAL COMPETITION

There is a frenzed competition again in the build
ing OF warships, however that fact may be disguised
And thus the thing aimed at and until recently
supposed achieved, by the Washington arms confer
ence is jeopardized
Does all this elaborate discussion of navies in
congress and In the newspapers and magazines do
good? Apparently only to inflame the spirit
OF competition. The public is told fervidy how much
stronger the japanese navy and the British navy
than they ought to be- and how much weaker navy
IS The same sort of debate goes in Japan and Great
Britain with regard to navy and the navies of other
nations 1t is all big armament" talk, and the method
is precisely that by which the prewar competition
famed. If continued, it lead only to far larger
expenditures by tax-weary nations ill-feelng
the part of nations too friendly now and poss
IDLY to new
The American navy should be kept effective. at
reasonably the size set by the agreed ratio Our
naval authorities say that the other powers have not
exceeded their ratio. 1t should be- then, simply mat
ter of calm building part of such vessels
need and permissible by the terms of the five
power naval treaty. Why all the excitement?
If there is any question about the ratios being
ried out in good faith if this frenZied argument and
recriminaton continues there should be another
ference called to settle the matter Ill feeling is deve
oping and il-feeling is dangerous than hos
tile warships, because it is the seed of wars.