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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
Amundsen's Flights
Inspired by jeanette

Seattle, Nov. 13.-(AP)-Arctic
navigators returning here from their
summer incursions into the North by
way of Bering Strait recall that the
wreck of the Jeanette originated the
inspiration for the latest attempt of
Captain Road Amundsen to float a
vessel across, or near. the North
Pole.
Commanded by st. George Wash
ington de Long, U. S. N. the
jeanette moved into the Arctic
through Bering Strait in 1879. and
after passing Wrangell Island was
locked in ice. She crumpled and
sank June 10, 1881. after ~ months
in the pack.
Part Of her crew persisted in strug-
Cling over the ice to the mouth OF
the Lena River, in Siberia. and more
habitation. One of the survivors was
Chief Engineer George w. Melville,
who later became an admiral.
Three years after the crumpling,
casks from the Jeanette were found
on the coast of Greenland, giving
evidence they had passed across the
Arctic ocean.
Amundsen's first drifting exploit
was in the Gjoa to make the west
ward passage of the Arctic above
North America. He completed the
voyage in 1906. Next, in the Fran,
he went to the other end of the earth,
discovering the South Pole. Decem-
Der 16, 1911.
The explorer again started for the
North in 1922, this time in the Maud,
propelled by crude oil and sails.
While away, he made two attempts
to reach the Pole by air. In the
summer of 1923, a plane, which he
had carried with him, wrecked its
landing gear in trying to rise at
Wainwright.
On May 81, 1925, Amundsen and
five others hoped off in two planes
from the Spitzbergen Islands to fly
over the Pole. The six returned
June Is in one of the planes. the
other having been wrecked $50
miles from the pole.
Amundsen, now SO, Is preparing to
reach the North Pole in a dirigible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
nov20d1t
Central Cemetery
Holds Noted Dead

Vienna, Nov. / CA. p. by MaiD-
Surrounded by hedges and expresses
and set aside in deep quietude. the
honor section of Central Cemetery Of
Vienna is Austria's burial place for
it's distinguished dead.
Here the Austrians have prepared
a resting place for their great men
in the realms of art, music, litera-
ture, science and architecture. which
in beauty of location compares
favorably with the finest in Europe,
not excepting the Tomb of Mazzini
in the wonderful Campo Santo Of
Genoa, Italy.
In one group are the tombs of
painters, such as Hans Makart. Leo
pold C. Mueller and August Won Pet
tenkoke, as we'll as of literary men,
including the playwright, Amen
gruber.
The group Of mounds before which
most persons stand with barred heads,
is that holding the remains of
Beethoven and Schubert, and, lit
tie distance away, of Brahms, Gluck,
Hugo Wolff and Johann Strauss.
For each of these composers, an
appropriate monument has been set.
In the case of Strauss, the waltz
king for instance, the stone
portrait is supported by a relief of
graceful dancing figures. The
Brahms monument illustrates motifs
from his songs.
With this group also is to be found
a monument to the memory or
Mozart, reminding one of his tragic
death. The great composer died IN
poverty and was buried in the
paupers' row of a suburban cemetery,
with a half dozen other paupers.
His body was never identified, and it
even is doubtful whether the skull
now in possession of the Mozart
Museum, at Salzburg, is authentic
ally his.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

Methodist church, gave strong ad-
dress on the subject, Saving Our
Civilization" at the regular luncheon
of the Augusta Kiwanis Club, Thurs
day noon, at the Augusta Girls Com
munity clubhouse.
Rev. Mr.. Garland is a forceful
speaker and a valuable addition to the
Augusta Kiwanis Club, having moved
recently to this city from Bangor,
where he held the office of district
trustee of kiwanis. His address was
listened to attentively by the large at
tendance of club members and guests
and was appreciated by all.
Nominate onlcers for New Year
Frank E. Mace. vice president of
the club, was nominated for the Of
fee of president for the ensuing year
In the report of the nominating com
mlttees which was presented at the
session by Samuel M. Holway, chair
man. Other nominate presented
We're: Vice president, Frank G. Far
rlngton; treasurer. r. Halsey jack
son; district trustee, Blaine Owen; di-
rectors-Charles E. Quincy, George
A. Merrill, Levi T. Williams. Warren
b. Sanborn, Everett H. Maxcy, Stuart
B. Purves, and George T. Giddings
THESE names will be voted upon by
the club at the annual meeting De-
cember 3.
The secretary Of the club is elected
by the board of directors.
Revision Of Bylaws
AS chairman Of the committee in
charge OF the revision of the bylaws
Of the club, Ernest L. Mclean re-
ported that the members had attend
ed to their duties and had prepared
code in accord with the International
kiwanis code, the most important
change being the provision designat-
ing that the territorial limit OF the
club shall be defined as within IL
miles of the corporate limits Of the
city Of Augusta. A new club of XII
wanls formed within this district
must be with the consent of the Au-
gusta organization. The revision Of
the bylaws, as reported, will be vot-
ed on at the annual meeting. go
A letter was read by Commander
Reuel B. Soule of the James Fitz-
gerald Post, American Legion, thank
ing the club for it's aid and partici-
patton in the Armistice day program
in Augusta.
A vote was passed that the club
present to the Augusta Business and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

office, j has become an institution,
thrilled with pride. At last. the
worth of its hero had been recog-
niZed.
But from America came the re-
port that Mr.. CoX's accomplishment
was doubted. This surprised and
disturbed many of the citizens, but
Mr.. Cox maintained dignifed silence.
T. S. Patey, proprietor of The Ga
zette, was named spokesman in be-
half Of Mr.. Cox and the village:
"There is no disputing the fact To-
cally that James Cox can be heard
for distance of seven miles. This
has been proven on more than one
occasion. When Mr.. Cox is crying on
the Marine Parade his voice can be
distinctly heard at the Point Buoy,
which is seven miles down the
Bristol Channel from Burnham on
Sea. Captains of vessels more than
once have heard Mr.. Cox making his
announcement of lost, stolen or
strays and have testified to this fact"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

professional Women's Club a gayel
properly inscribed.
A fine increase in the attendance
since the beginning of the attend.
ance contest was reported.
6naorse Revival of Augusta
chamber of Commerce
Plans are about to be formulated
for the revival of the Augusta Cham
Der of Commerce which has been in
dormant state for some time, ac-
cordlng to the announcement made
by President Blaine Owen and Ev-
erett II. Maxcy of Augusta Kiwanis.
rms announcement was greeted
with considerable enthusiasm and a
resolution was passed that the club
sanction and give it's moral support
to the effort to be made to rehabili-
tate the Chamber.
Rev. Mr.. Garland Speaks
Rev. Carl n. Garland was then in
troduced as the speaker and he OPEN
ed his address with the declaration
that the process of living together
necessitates such standards of life to
which we individually and collective
ly must conform If we are to pre-
serve the liberty, prosperity and
happiness Of all. So the community
consents to such standards by which
we are governed and to which we
must necessarily appeal.
The speaker indicated the progress
of those economic standards from
the period Of individualistic produc-
ton and barter to the complicated
processes of our modern life with it's
vast variety of productive and dis
tributive agencies.
He told of the development of our
political life from the early tribal
customs to the present day concep-
ton Of responsibility and free exer-
else of the franchise, thereby deter
mining for ourselves to what form of
political life we prefer to subscribe.
He referred to the primary law as
one of the most advanced social and
political steps ever taken.
The standards of intellectual life
are necessarily related to the build
ing of character and preparation for
higher responsibilities and opportun-
tiles Of citizenship, he pointed out,
asserting that the schools place too
much emphasis on teaching the max
ing of living and too little empha-
sis on making ready to live life.
The religious ideals must of ne
ceSSlty assist IN bringing ali TIE va
ried groups and races of mankind to
the enjoyment of the privileges and
opportunities of a universal brother
hood, he asserted, further suggesting
| that the morals of our modern age
| would seem to indicate a loosening
of those moral ties and obligations
that presaged danger to the safety
and obligations of our civilized life.
! Rev. Mr.. Garland concluded his re-
marks with a plea that the stand
ards, which mean happiness and
prosperity of the race. His address
was followed by rounds Of applause
The meeting yesterday was under
the direction of the committee on
business standards; George A. Mer-
rill, chairman; Milton S. kimbail,
Orrin B. Frost, Fred E. Rundlett and
William H. Kenworthy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
Cards and Dancing
Thanksgiving Party
Armitage Club

The Augusta House will be the
scene Thanksgiving night of benefit
dance to be given under the auspices
Of the Armitage Club of the st.
Marks Episcopal church. For those
who do not desire to dance, cards will
be available. Music for the occasion
will be furnished by Douglas Melody
Men, featuring Bud" Robinson at
the saxophone. Refreshments will be
served. The committee which is to
have charge of the assembly will con-
sist of Mrs. Alden Hichborn, chair
man, Mrs. Willard Ellis, Mrs. Smith
Cooper, and Mrs. Robert Williamson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
Voice of Town Crier
Heard Seven Miles

Burnham on Sea, Nov. 8 "a. P
by MaiD-It is a far cry from this
little old-world village to Point Buoy
on the Bristol Channel, but it means
something to James Cox, the town
crier.
For many yeats his voice has been
heard resounding along the Marine
Parade to Point Buoy, seven miles
away. For this reason, when Mr.
Cox competed in the national contest
for town criers, the great metropoli-
tan dailies described him as the man
with 1.-The seven-mile voice"
Burnham- Sea, where the portly
and dignified Mr.. Cox, with his flow
ing coat and quaint appurtenances Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
Died in Cambridge, Mass.

The remains OF the late Willard
Jones, who passed away in Cam.
bridge, Mass, Wednesday at the age
of 50 years. were brought to this
city, his former home. Thursday at
ternoon and funeral services will be
conducted at Plummer's funeral
parlors,s 16 Pleasant street at
o'clock Sunday afternoon under the
auspices of Augusta lodge, No. 964
B. p. o. Elks.
The late Mr.. Jones is survived
by a sister. Mrs. Eva A. Robinson
Of Lewiston and one brother. A. N
Jones of Augusta. He was a mem
Der of-Bcston lodge of Elks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

Stressing the point that the law OF
averages is the ultimate standard of
civilization and that as individuals we
ourselves must conform to those po-
liticaL intellectual, moral and religious
requirements which by the consensus
of enlightened opinion have been de-
clared to promote the happiness and
prosperity of the race, Rev. Carl N.
Garland, pastor of the Green Street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

sleek, well-bred household favorite
and the ordinary, low-caste prowler
of the neighborhood, is that the
former may find himself transformed
into a cloak and christened with a
high sounding name, while the other
goes into the making of rugs for
automobiles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

A. @ encement has been made to
~, y o. students in the Nash
\ M lat tpe Parent Day program
jns.sss enool Will be held on Friday
puii. " Thursday as was made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
CONCORDANCE TO SOCIAL STANDARDS
NECESSARY TO Pre- SERVE CIVILIZATION
REV. GARLAND TELLS KIWANlS CLUB

Former Bangor District Trus-
tee Gives Splendid Address
at Regular Luncheon Session
Augusta observation-disclosures
E. Mace Nominated as Presi-
dent for Next Year-Mem-
bers Hear Plan to Revive
Chamber of Commerce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
Cats Fur Fast
Becoming Popular

Paris, Nov. "a. P by MaiD-
Cats are becoming so popular with
furriers that they now need their
proverbial nine lives more than ever.
The only difference between the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

Ethel Russell. employed at
4 4 49, OF the register of probate
w y. Ccurt House u passing the
~ "a In Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

Harris McGouldrick and Fred Bag
ley of this city are enjoying few
days hunting trip at Passadumkeag
Stream.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

Evangelist Greenwood will conduct
a Bible class this evening at Z West
Crescent street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their many kindnesses
during our recent bereavement.
MRS. GEORGIA DUFFY AND
FAMILY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
lneraI u Edward P. Duny

ii~ss number Of the family and
NJ including members Of the
smstssae Society and fellow work.
d ~ y kennebec Journal, attend
Nr,,s lSnneral services of the late
tucsS !. . Dufy. which were con-
~ q Mary's Catholic church
III IL 1Ock Thursday morning by
u q. ~. Thomas J. McLaugil-
1T 3 ssment was in the family
-, Mary's cemetery and the
u Ss,s re John Fitzgerald, Rob-
lsm Issnner, Charles Hennesev.
AitLaei' TD,son. Peter O'Brien and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

= ~ II, usIsnaa's League will hold a
ss ma Tu..a1s the Congregational
10y, November "a at
NJ nince n;ss attention is cali
aa'kst thanksgiving. W
Inlay ~ lark (. Down Friday and
Ivy tlao ~. 1911. felt hats for
~ i2ss r,0.merly $500 ana $500.
1 Y I'D Trimmed Trimmed hats in velvet.
\, iloe metallic cloth, formerIv
'sp4 NJ, Marion c. Genest. opera
m nov20-21
hcld ! Z -, = Of the Nash school
30 1000 sale this afternoon
Nov20d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
LOCAL NOTICE

sE = one cooked food today 1t .
hs,ldt smith Kindergarten rooms.
4 ssAy ni.ss tn Augusta Grange hall
Y sns; spot dance and novel
a''1sait
New Britain herald., 1925-04-03

of them help hlm out, Then let them say If you are ever in Con- necticut and confronted by police- man, shoot him down because n Connecticut jury will let you go,"
 With this he concluded.
 Chapman, as usual, lounged lazily in his chair as Alcorn fiayed him, Chapman watched Alcorn indolently, his face wearing its usual gamblers mask.
 Judge Denies Motion
 The defense lost an eleventh hour attempt 10 have the case withdrawn from the jury on the ground Alcorn had made improper and prcjudicial statements in his summation. Judge Jennings denied the motion and i'm mediately began his charge to the jury.
 Freedman objected to Alcorn's reference 10 Chapman as having murdered and pillaged" up and down the land" to a reference to the U. s. attorney general who had Chapman released from a govern ment prison to permit his trial In Connecticut" 10 Alcorns reference to Anderson and others waiting outside to help deliver Chapman from prison" and various other statements.
 Judge Jennings cautioned the jurors to disregard Alcorn's refer ence 10 Chapman as murderer and pillager."
 Judge Jennings warned the jury to consider carefully the, evidence given by Shean. While the law did not demand corroboration of the testimony of an accomplice, the court said, that in most Instances 1t is unfair to rely upon 1t without corroboration."
 Judge Jennings warned the jurors that they must not permit sensa' tional stories they have heard ol read concerning the notorious bandit to color their opinion as concerns his guilt or innocence,
 Any of Four Verdicts
 The court explained that the jur! under the law, could return any on' of four verdicts against Chapman first or second degree murder, man slaughter, or acquittal.
 Court attaches and spectator alike approached Judge Jenning when recess had been declared ant congratulated him on the name he had delivered his charge to tn jury and on the "clearness and fair ness" of his words.
 Going over the evidence in tn
New Britain herald., 1925-04-03

men who testified yesterday as pis- tol experts. Gideon asked the jury to consider the two men and to com pare them with the three who had testified the day before. He said that Stevens might be an officer of the Colt company. but his experience and knowledge as an expert are not to be compared with the three wit Iesses of the day before. He asked the jury to consider the attitude and demeanor of Peterson, the other de- fense expert on the witness stand.
 "I have no brief for Walter shean," Gideon stated. He added: His statements are here. The law itself will dispose of and take care of Walter Shean. You watched him on the stand. You know what kind ot a man he is. Does he show the brain to carry through such a crime ?"
 Gideon asked the jury 10 compare Shean and Chapman and conclude which one Is the man to carry out such crime. He said he did not think that Shean had the courage to do 1t. In his. closing remarks, how ever, Gideon said with all his faults, however. l believe that Walter Shean Is telling the truth to you and that the accused man is guilty of the crime as charged"
 Groehl Opens Argument
 Judge Groehl, senior defense counsel opened his argument which he was not able to complete before adjournment time. He opened with an expression of appreciation of Judge Jennings, States Attorney AL corn and the jury for the manner in which he has been treated during the trial.
 He dwelt considerably on explana- tions of the presumption of inno- cence and the statute regarding req sonable doubt. He said that at cer- tain times during the trial he had
New Britain herald., 1925-04-03

seen expressions of disbelief or be- lief pass over the faces of members of the jury, but hoped that these things would not prevent them from reaching fair and impartial verdict.
 He dwelt at length on the fact that if Chapman is acquitted. 1t does not mean that he will walk the streets again free man, but that he will go back to the dungeons of Atlanta prison for a sentence that means life to him, with all chances of escaping lost forever He said that he could not understand the motive of the state in being so anx- ious to bring man here for trial who was already in a prison serving a sentence that actually meant life.
 He then asked the jury to consider well the matter of identifcations and called attention to the case in Penn. sylvania where a bank cashier and two gas station attendants had iden- tihed Chapman as the murderer, only to have it disproven later. In making this statement. the defense counsel went outside the evidence in the case and was warned by Judge Jennings against doing so agaih.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-03
City Advertisements
DAM AND SWIMMING POOL.

New Britain, Conn.,. April 3, 1925.
 Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Park Commissioners of New Britain. Conn, until ?. m., on April 13, 1925. for the construc- ton of dam and the eIcavating and grading of a swimming pool with &C., cessory water supply and sewerage disposal, at Willow Brook Park, in he City of New Britain,
 A set Of plans and specifications may be obtained from Ralph B. Wainwright, Supt. of Parks, New Britain, or from Thomas H. Des- mond, Landscape Architect, Sims bury Conn, upon deposit of $500; said deposit to be refunded to un- successful bidders upon the return of the plans and specifications be- fore May ], 1925.
 Each bid must be accompanied by | certified check, payable to the or der of the City of New Britain, in the amount of Five Hundred Dolllrs, or by d satisfactory bond for this amount, as a guarantee that the bid der will enter into contract within ten days after the award of the bid, Checks or bonds of unsuccessful bid- Gers will be returned to them i'm mediately after final action on the proposals. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
 By order of the Board Of Park Commissioner of the City of New Britain, Conn.
 ". P. BROOKS, Chairman. Dated April 3, 1925.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-03
MUST WIN IN COURT
Not Until He Has May Count Kar- olyi Press Claim for Return of Money Taken During War.

Washington. April 8. - Count Michael Karolyi, former president of Hungary and now in this country. must win a court suit before he can press his claim filed with the allen property custodian for return of $l0,O00 of a fund taken from him during the war. Four contributors to a fund collected by the count are suing in the District of Columbia supreme court for return of their donations and the alien property office has advised Karolyi that no action can be taken until the suit is settled. '..
 The fund. reported to have amounted to about sS7,ooo. was collected by the count to support a form of government he proposed for Hungary. When America en- tered the World war, he had sis,-
New Britain herald., 1925-04-03

case piece by piece, Assistant States Attorney Rinehart Gideon analysed the testimony presented by the state land by the defense, in the prelimin- ary argument before the jury at the opening of yesterday afternoons session.
 On the morningsot the murder of the policeman. Gideon said Patrol man Skelly was on duty and per- formed his duty well. We might say rather heroically, for that was the manner in which he acted. The minute he entered the store in the discharge of his duties that morning he was shot down in cold blood by a coward, without a chance for his own protection.
 "The crime Is not primarily against the person of James Skelly, but Is an affront to the public peace of the State of Connecticut. That affront must be wiped out"
 He told the jury that the evidence of many of the witnesses, especially from the west, seemed of a minor nature, but all of 1t Is the threads that we have woven into the fabric" he said.
 Speaking of the testimony given yesterday morning by Hugh Me- Lean, Holyoke furniture dealer, Cid con pointed out that the witness had not been able to say definitely that Chapman was at his store on Satur- day. the day before the murder and had admitted 1t might have been Friday. Alcorn's assistant then pointed out that even if 1t was on the Saturday prior to the murder, 1t was entirely possible without contra dieting the states evidence. He re- called the testimony that Chapman and Shean had left the machine at a garage to be washed at 12:30 o'clock on the Saturday afternoon, and had then parted, shean meeting Chap man again at shortly after o'clock when they got the machine and started for New Britain. Mclean had testified that Chapman was in his store from 2:16 o'clock to 2A5 o'clock.
 He said that the testimony oi Edith Larson, former clerk in the Davidson & Leventhal store, regard. ing the removing of the screw from the lock on the front door pointed strongly in the direction of the ac. cused man as the murderer, indi. eating keen mind and intellect and the clever manner in which the bur. glary had been planned.
 | Discussing the testimony of the