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The Washington times., 1925-03-10

Copies of exclusive imported
m o d e s-fashiOned of satin
crepes, georgettes, cantOns,
etc, in tailored, beaded, EN-
brOidered and other new
Spring effects.
The Washington times., 1925-03-10
And Such Miracle Values J!

Choice of marvellous hand
tailored coats, in such new
colOrs for this Spring as
Blonde, Gingersnap, Bubble,
Chill, Bluet and Tigereye.
All are crepe or silk
lined.
The Washington times., 1925-03-10

A wonder full selection Of
beautiful Dresses, in models
suitable for all occasions.
Prints, satins, flannels, can
tons, etc, in every desirable
new color for Spring.
The Washington times., 1925-03-10

1920, and assumed charge Of the
house of correction In February,
1928. He was chosen on his record
as commander of the 313th In.
fantry. "Baltimore's own, during
the world war.
The Washington times., 1925-03-10

A wonderful variety of
Coats developed in Downy-
wave Velour, BengOlana, Flan-
mel, DeerOna and POiret
Twill. Some Embroidered and
embroidered. All colOrs and
sizes.
The Washington times., 1925-03-10

Coats made Of Sheenette,
Cheviot, Suede, DOzeIle, Mani
tOba, Angora, etc. Many
trimmed with contrasting
bands or stunning wide fur
borders. Women's and misses
sizes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Entertainment and
Tea for Smith College
DOrmitOry Fund

An enjoyable silver tea given, by
the Smith College Alumnae was at
tended by between so and 60 ladies
saturday afternoon at the Y. M. c..
A. assembly hall. Miss Lucy Tit
comb explained the object of the
tea, which is to assist in raising
funds for the building of an addition
to the dormitory at the college. She
stated that the 50th anniversary of
the founding of Smith college will
be celebraed in June.
The response of the Augusta club
to this call for funds has been such
that Augusta has been placed In a
class with Atlanta, Ga, Baltimore.
Md. and Minneapolis MINI.
The program for the afternoon
consisted of violin numbers by Miss
Lucy Titcomb vocal solos by Miss
Gertrude Walch dramatic reading
by Miss Helen Yost and a pantomine
The Ballad of Mary Jane" read by
Miss Yost and with the following
taking part: Mary Jane" Mrs.
Thomas S. Smith; Mary James"
father. Mrs. Jesse Thompson, BEN
jamin," Miss Mary Smith: I.ord
Mortimer" Miss Eleanor Wilcox
Miss Smith and Miss Wilcox are not
members of the college club.
AT the conclusion of the program
Mrs. "A. II. Sturtevant, mother of n
smith college girl, poured tea and
MRS: Lendall Titcomb and Miss
Katherine Boutelle of WatervilIe rs
sisted in entertaining. \
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Over Thousand Cars
Pass Bridge Street
Spindle in Hour

Some indication of the traffic even
now passing over the streets of this
city is shown by the count made
Friday noon between the hours of
twelve and one at the corner OF
Bridge and Water streets, the bust
est corner in Augusta. BY actual
count, taken with a counting ma
chine. 0S5 cars passed that corner
In one hour, an average of 10 and a
traction cars a minute.
The out of state tourists have not
yet begun to arrive in great num-
bers, but 1t is probable that with
the increased travel which will be
noted within the next month or two
the count at times will reach from
1900 to 1900 cars an hour. What
this means to traffic officer taking
lis daily dozen on that corner NAV
be easily understood, basing his
work upon one motion of the hand
or arm for each car. 1t will probab-
ly average more than one motion
per car and when a cop gets out
there under July sun and docs his
stuff" he is in for a warm afternoon.
a suggestion as 10 some way of
Keeping cool while directing traffic
on summer days will be welcomed
by the local policemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

people at the State election a year
from next September, will cut or the
State aid to academies not under
State control after the year 1881.
Or. Thomas Reports on Student
s'~- Efficiency
The report given by Commissioner
Thomas shows 618 students out OF
the high schools and academies en-
tering our colleges at the opening OF
the current year. There were $50
percentage Of failures, q per cent
honor grades, a slightly higher per-
centage Of failure and slightly less
percentage Of honor than the year
before, but a considerable reduction
In Failures and considerable increase
In honors from the year previous.
The commissioner also gave the num-
Der of students entering college from
each of the high schools and academ-
les of the state together with the
school record.
The report shows a steady increase
in efficiency which is attributed
largely to improved facilities and the
better preparation of teachers. The
high schools of today are organized
on a largely different basis from the
high schools of a. few years ago
Student participation in government
and student responsibility Is making
for higher independence, The en-
ployment of new methods such as
supervised study. unit assignment OF
lessons, the socialiZed recitation and
the project are adding materially to
independence in studentship. Inc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Several SOlOists
Of Real Merit for
Kiwanis Concert

An Augusta musician expressed pop-
ular sentiment with reference to the
kuwanis benefit concert when he said:
I'd give dollar just to hear Keith
Ryan sing. not to mention the other
concert numbers and the dancer
coioner Ryan will crafty the popu-
lar desires to hear his voice by singing
Two numbers, Deep River" and "A
May Carol" at the Kiwanis concert
tuesday evening, both of which give
MIN splendid opportunity to portray
MS voice in it's full color.
Every other number on the concert
program, 1t is safe to say. will bring
Keen enjoyment to the 1900 people who
1t now seems will attend the concert.
BY $50, when dancing is scheduled
to begin, it is expected that there will
be fully 1900 in the hall to enjoy the
music that Ernest HIM oschestra will
bring forth from complement of 20
musician. When the receipts of the
entertainment are tailed, it is now be-
lieved that fully $1,000 will have been
added to the fund for tile Kiwanis
free bed at the Augusta General Hos
pital.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Organize Augusta
Branch of Federal
Business AssOc'n

An Augusta branch Of the Federal
Business Association, for the pur-
pose of coordinating the business OF
the several Federal departments was
organized here Saturday with Frank
j. Ham, collector of internal revenue
as president; Col. Keith Ryan, gov
ernor of the Soldiers National
Home at Togus, as vice president
and John c. Arnold, postmaster OF
Augusta, as secretary treasurer.
This is the first branch of the as
sociation to be established in Maine
1t will include in it's membership
the heads of the several departments
IN this city and its vicinity. New
England comprises the first CO.
ordination area with headquarters
in Boston and the organization
formed here will be under the juris
diction of the first area coordinator
A constitution and bylaws were
adopted at this first meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
STATE HIGHWAY
POLICE CORPS TO
BE INCREASED

The Maine State Highway police
now consists of chief. deputy chief,
16 inspectors and 80 patrolmen, ac-
cording to an announcement made
Saturday by Fred E. Sanborn of Cor
ham, the chief. More patrolmen will
be added to the force the latter part
Of this month. III
The present membership of the
state highway police is as follows:
Chief-Fred E. Sanborn of Cor
ham. r.s1to
Deputy Chief-Ralph C. Morrow Of
Saco. 81
nspectors-Edward R. Allen of
Hampden, James A. Adams. Saoo;
George H. Coleman, Fryeburg; Dan
iel ]. Foley, Augusta; J. w. Little
field, York Village; Truman l. Little
field, Kennebunk; J. Austin McKeen,
Belfast; Daniel O'Connell, Lewiston;
c. c. Palmer, Dexter; II. G. Small
fdge, Winter Harbor; Willis Fl. Still
key. Augusta: Joshua Sweetser
Portland: G. Colby Wardwell, PEN
obscot; Robert 3. Watts, Boothbay
Harbor: James l. Young, Bar Har-
Dor: Charles Wentworth. Rockland.
HdIrOlneu-W lllidIn II. hbuTReSSi
Waterville; Harold B. Carson, New
port: Earl S. Chase, Gray; B. F
Fowler. Monmouth; Harold E.
Coombs, Portland;' Merle Cole,
Woodfords; Arthur w. Cushman,
Skowhegan; George L. Dyer, Ban
gor; Malon D. Ellis, Portland: Levi
r. Flint, Dover-Foxcroft; George r.
Fowler, Monmouth; Sidney Frost
Waterville; William E. Gibson. CAL
ais: Earl Grenier. Augusta; Frank r.
Hall, Lincoln; William Hancock,
York Beach; Joel LeBell. Houlton
Stanley MACEDONIAN, Portland; Joseph
Mcdonald. Gray; George ODonnell,
Livermore Falls; Everett L. Parker,
Westbrook; Charles Patton, Rum
ford; f. H. Place. Pressure Isle;
Lloyd F. Sewell. Bangor; Earl c.
Sawyer, Saco; Charles D. Simpson,
Pittsfield; Eugene H. Stevens, South
Paris: Harry L. Thompson, Bath;
Carl c. Wibe, Westbrook; George
Wood. Oxford; Walter Ladd. Dover
Foxcroft; Granville Seaman, San
ford: John f. Marks. Randolph; Earl
B. Preble, Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

building up of libraries in connection
with the high school is developing the
power of research and independent
investiga ton to a noticeable degree.
| Not all Of our students go to col
lege. In fact, comparatively small
percentage. About rs per cent of the
number in the graduating class or
last year entered college. Evidently
the majority of these are able to rem
der a reasonable account of them
selves as soon as they become accus-
toned to the greater freedom which
is offered in college study and in COL
lege life.
More attention is being paid to
educational guidance, social guidance
and vocational than in previous
years. These subjects, while pioneers
have been working at them for
many years, are virtually in the pi-
oneer stage. Closer observation of
the student and a clearer analysis of
his needs and capabilities are making
for higher degree of efficiency not
only in higher education but in life.
The commissioner said that he was
pleased to see the statement of DR..
Roberts of Colby that our young
people are not slipping but as a rule
they measure up well to previous
generations.
U. of M. Educational Research
Survey
In outlining the educational re-
quirements at the University of
Maine, Dean Hart stated that at the
opening of the present school year
President Little of that institution
appointed committee Of the pro-
fessors Of the university to carry on
a study Of the ranks and studies of
students In secondary school and
colleges of the State. This survey
it is believed, will be a great aid in
determining the causes of failure of
students to keep up in their classes
at college.
The basis of this survey is a Sc
ries Of missionaries sent to high
school student planning to go to col
lege and to the principals of secon-
dairy schools, which when filed out
give pertinent data including the
aims and qualifications of prospec-
tive college students. The commit
tee Is now working on this survey.
Controlling the Cigarette Problem
The manner in which the high
school cigarette problem was handled
in Augusta was explained by Fred
w. Burrill, superintendent of the
schools in this city. He said that
complaints were made to the mayor
that High school boys were smoking
and the matter was discussed in the
City Council. Letters were sent
out from the City Council to local
dealers in cigarettes calling their
attention to the law relating to
Il cir sale. This method had a very
good effect, said Mr.. Burrill.
Josiah w. Taylor, agent for sec
ordary schools, pointed out, that the
law regarding the sale of cigarettes
is drastic with teeth and can reach
those who give cigarettes away as
well as those who sell them where
ever minors are involved.
In the. general discussion 1t was
brought out that the problem really
resolves itself into a campaign of
education in which civic organiza-
tions can play prominent part.
Question and Answer Breakfast
A new feature of the Maine prin-
cipals' conference was the question
and answer breakfast which was
held at 1880 Saturday morning at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
PITTSF|ELD
Massachusetts, Officer
Here on ChlorOfOrm Clue

The finding of an ounce chloro-
form bottle near the Mclean hos
pital at Waverley, Mass, near the
spot where the dead body of Alex
ander Sandy Buchanan was discov-
cred with the label of r. II. Berry,
a Pittsfield, Me-, druggist, on it,
brought Sergt. J. J. O'Brien of the
Belmont police force to Pittsfeld on
Saturday in an effort to trace the
ownership of the bottle.
Sergt. O'Brien working with Chief
of Police Herbert L. Emerson went
over the poison record book at Mr..
Berry's store and took the names of
all who had bought an ounce of
chloroform there during the past
year, and then interviewed them so
/ that no clue might be missed. The
number was understood to be few
but everything was carefully checked
up by the officers. 1t was under
stood that one former resident of
this town was recently employed at
the Mclean hospital and another
has been a patient at the hospital.
The size of the bottle and the tin
cap on this bottle compares and is
like the kind Mr.. Berry is using for
chloroform. A puzzling feature of
the matter is that the bottle did not
contain the usual poison mark which
it is the custom of this store to use
but had the word chloroform writ
ten across 1t. Mr.. Berry and the reg
ular clerks at the store state that
this is not their handwriting and 1t
was thought that some of the extra
clerks that work in the store at times
| might have issued this and Mr.
O'Brien was to interview them to see
ii the ownership of the vial could
be traced.
Sergt. O'Brien and Chief Emerson
were in Norridgewock on Sunday to
check up on another angle of the
case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Livestock Losses
Less i'm New Eng.

Wakefield, Mass, Nav er,.
reports from New England farm s'
show that the past year was r r,s''
favorable than usual as regards TN N
health of livestock, and that Io,s ::
OF animals from disease and esr ma
i ure Were in most cases lees ~ H.
usual. No severe or Destructive s aa,'
breaks of disease are reported y,
the states are making good prop, ~
In freeing dairy cattle from tnhs,'
culosis. Present condition of H.,
stock is generally good. ~
Stocks of old hay, in New r,.l
land, are either about the sap,s :.
last year or slightly less M !
weather last fall and this spring =
allowed farmers to do more than N n
usual amount of blowing up Il NJ y
l.. for planting this spring. Som'
what more than usual Of the sn, ,s',
sowing and planting Of crous -
been accomplished. Pastures - =
meadows are in need of more rs,,i
and warm weather. The SUNNY !
farm labor is in all six states 4
ported as larger than usual and h.
year, while demand for such An
remains about equal to last wear
V. A. SANDERS
c. D. STEVENS
Statisficiars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Number of Auto
Drivers Settle in
Pittsfeld Court

Warren Miller of Rochester N. Y,
who was letting a Buick sedan fly
along a little faster than the rate
approved of by the State Highway
police, was gathered in by State
Highway police Charles Simpson and
was taken before Recorder j. E. Nc
Michael SATURDAY. and was fined $40
and costs amounting to $3.50.
Smith Whittier .Ames of Skowhe-
gan was before Recorder McMichael
for speeding and was found guilty
and fined $40 and costs amounting
to $3.50.
Harry P. Landers of Bangor was
arrested on Friday night for cut
ting in around the gates at the Main
street M. G. r r. crossing after
they We're lowered which necessitat-
ed his driving for a distance on the
sidewalk and he appeared on Satur-
day and was fined $40 and costs and
his license was suspended for 10
avs. 1t was stated that another
driver who followed I.anders over
the same course would be brought
before the court as soon as he was
apprehended.
Ronello' Reynolds of Pittsfield also
appeared before the court for speed
ing within the village limits and
was given a fine of SIS and costs.
Some other speeders are booked for
appearance on Monday morning ac-
cording to Mr.. Simpson.
An assault case was also tried be-
fore Recorder McMichael on Satur-
day. the complainant being DIR. c.. J..
Strong of Pittsfield who had Captain
William L. Ross, Civil War veter-
an arrested. 1t was alleged that DIR.
Strong made some uncomplimentary
remark to Captain Ross on the plat
form at the M. C. r. r. station and
the Captain delivered him blow
in the face. Recorder McMicha ell
imposed fine of S. and costs on
Captain Ross who appealed the case
through his attorney, Harry r. Coo
lidge, to the higher court. w. L.
Waldron appeared for DIR. Strong.
The courtroom was crowded with in
terested spectators at this hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Bible Class Felicitates
Evangelist Greenwood

A very pleasant incident occurred
at the session of the Bible class held
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifton A. Plummer, Friday evening
last. AS Mr.. Greenwood started to
call the class tosorder, John Keller
arose and in a felicitous speech ex-
pressed the appreciation, of the class
to Mr.. Greenwood for his teaching.
and after recalling the growth in at
tendance and interest, presented Mr..
Greenwood a silver communion set
with the hope expressed that he
would remain in Augusta for long
time yet.
Mr.. Greenwood was surprised and
after sketching the work since his
coming said it seemed as though
his duty was to remain, as the work
is showing such marked increase in
all directions.
Mr.. Greenwood has arranged to
speak at the Jail this afternoon and
is to open a Sunday morning series
Of sermons next Sunday at Windsor
in the town hall. The Monday eve
ming neighborhood meetings are tax
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Fruit Growers of
Maine to Exhibit
At the n. E. Show

Maine fruit growers are planning
to make an exhibit of apples at the
New England fruit show, which VIII
be held in Boston early in November,
and for the purpose of making plans
for this exhibit State Horticulturist
G. A. Yeaton has called meeting OF
the leading fruit growers of the
state to be held Friday. May Is, at
the Elm House in Auburn.
It has been three or four years
since the New England fruit show
has been held in Boston and during
this time Maine has had no exhibit
at the show. Last year. however,
the growers from this state exhibited
at the Eastern States Fruit Growers
show in New York. There is feel
ing that Boston and vicinity offer a
much better market for Maine apples
and for this reason Maine is plan
ming first class exhibit at the Bos-
ton show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Natl Assn State
Auditors DisapprOve
of "DOuble Taxation"

In view of the fact that the ques-
ton of double taxation, or the pay
ing of one tax to the federal govern
ment and another tax to the state
government for supporting the same
work, is to be one Of the principal
topics discussed by the governors OF
the various states at their meeting In
this state the latter part Of June, II
is of interest to note the resolutions
on his subject adopted aat the an
nual convention of the National AS
ISOLATION of State Auditors. Comp
trollers and Treasurers held In SAIL
Lake City last year.
This association, Of which State
Auditor Z. D. Hayford of this state
is a member, heartily endorses the
policy advocated by the president OF
the United States for the restrictlor
of further federal government aid IN
substituting new activities contin-
gent upon appropriations of like
amounts by the states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
COMM'R THOMAS 4
REPORTS ON Maine
STUDENT EFFICIENCY
Address Secondary s c h o o l
Principals At Closing Ses'
sion of Conference at The
State House on Saturday
Morning-Grist of Matters
Threshed Out in Round
Table Discussion

The steady increase in the eff
cheney of students entering the
Maine colleges from the secondary
school principals, in conference Sat-
urday morning at the State House.
by DR.. Augustus o. Thomas, COM
missioner OF education. wis presents
ed a report Of the freshmen classes
In the four colleges and analysed the
report from the standpoint Of student
efficiency.
This report followed the presenta-
ton of new plans for admission OF
students to college by representatives
Of the Maine Colleges, Dean Hart of
the University Of Maine, Dean Nixon
of Bowdoin. Professor Knapp OF
Bates and Professor Mariner OF
Colby.
The principals at the closing ses-
sion of the conference discussed a
good number Of the problems that
confront the secondary schools of the
State, including the control Of cigar
cite smoking. Governor Brewster and
Commissioner Thomas conferred with
group Of the academy principals
regarding the proposed Maher
Amendment to the constitution. which
If passed when submitted to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11

Adolphe Menjou of Havana and
New York is devil with the ladies.
and with one event leading to anoth-
err an exceptionally fine comedy
drama has been produced by Frank
futile, one of Paramount's leading
directors. Supporting Mr.. Menjou
are Aileen Pringle, Lillian Rich and
Ann Pennington, all well-known
stars. The story is based on Fred
erick Lonsdale's comedy Aren't We
Alp" in which Cyril Maude scored SO
sensationally on the Broadway stage.
Harry Langdon, the new sensation
Of slapstick comedy. appears in his
latest production, Luck Of the Fool
ish." The management of the Col
onial believes that Harry Langdon
will be as popular as Lloyd and
Chaplin inside of six months. A
Pathe Review and News Weekly
complete this strictly light comedy
program.
If you enjoy a, couple of hours of
good wholesome laughing attend the
Colonial today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-11
Me. Rural Folks
Live Longest

Rural residents of Maine ar.,
er lived than their city brother.
cording to the, Sears RoehucIr ae-
cultural Foundation. There Asri-
Sly IL per cent more deaths IA, ~.
dred thousand population v
the large cities than in places ne
ing less than 10000 people. w
Analysis of mortality statis,;..
Maine brings to light some intss.llNo
ing facts concerning the hea,a
both the city man and the = e
town resident. says the Fo,,ndss'
There are almost three timsss Y.
number of deaths from annars.. We
in the cities than occur IN ~ s
districts. Diptheria Is as fafai i q
outlying sections as 1t IL II Il Y
crowded centers, and neither es, Y
nor diabetes are as deadly 4 u
open spaces as they are to res;a. y
OF cities. Pneumonia does mo- ~
its toll in the rural districts :. a q
same extent as in the cities as
Accidental deaths, accordinc !.
Foundation. are fewer in the s,n y ~
towns and in the country than = Y
bigger places. On the Other = ~ sas
typhoid is found to take its haa uale
toll in the more isolated regions asles'!
haps because of lack of hygiansa, p pei'
ditions and the difficulty n ~ s0a'
medical aid. Influenza. too ' g
greater menace in the countrv i, !, :
in the city. ''as1
The lower death rate in ira !,
sections of the state as comnar. Wy v
the cities is no doubt due n = - y
measure to the more normal ras ,alss
life that the rural resident Ieas suia
compared to the man In ths I -
cities, states the Foundatien As
1t is especially remarkable i, aug AZ
only three per cent of the co,,,,..s
rural residents are Estimated - |,
serve the fundamentals of has,,. "
the disposal of their sewage ana anu !.
safeguarding of their drinking -. y
supply. AS rural health WORK i sass
banded, big change may ba loos II
for in the prevention of pren $50
death and human illness as well !.
promotion Of public health ana =
nomic savings. ess1