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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13
CITIZENS RESPOND
TO HELP SUSTAIN
SYMPHONY GROUP

That the citizens of Augusta, who
have for the past four and half
wears listened to the beautiful muclc
of Augustus own symphony orcheS-
ira, are eager to help the organiza-
ton at any lime is shown by the
gratifying response to letters recent
ly sent out asking that those TO
whom they were sent should join an
associate organization, primarily
formed for the purpose of sustain
ing the orchestra iii q financial way.
A total of about 30 of these letters
were sent out to parties known to be
enthusiastic over the work of the
orchestra and replies enclosing The
!. membership fee We're received
from about one third of that num-
Der.
a committee consisting of Dwight
T.. Higgins, treasurer of the orches-
ira, Rev. Dan Huntington Fem anu
Mrs. Bertha II. Williams is under
taking the work of building up the
membership in this organization.
They realized that of course there
were many who would desire to join
whose names were not known to
them, and have issued Il general in
vitation to all who SO desired to send
in their membership.
The symphony orchestra which
gives a public rehearsal once each
month is prohibited from charging
admission to its concerts. 1t has
heretofore been dependent uron VOL
untary contributions and upon the
donations of the members them
selves, who are giving much time
and effort to their work. A single
public rehearsal entails an expense
of about $50 for music and other
necessary expenditures and this
item in the course of year is a
serious one to he members of the
orchestra.
An associate membership of this
kind, composed Of all friends of the
orchestra VINO would like to con-
tribute toward the expense of the
organization, is Of course the lest
and most satisfactory method of fin
ancing the Augusta Symphony. Any
one who feels that he desires TO help
in this way should send the mem
bership Zee to, Dwight l.. Higgins,
in care of the First National Gram
lie Bank and their assistance will be
greatly appreciated by this commit
tee, which is endeavoring to ta~e
this financial burden from the play
ers. who are contributing so much
10 the entertainment of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13
American Legion Auxiliary
Has Entertaining Session

In spite Of the unpleasant weather
the regular meeting of American Le-
gion Auxiliary was we'll attended
Thursday evening. Plans were dis
cussed for an invitational whist par
ty to be given by the members of the
Auxiliary. Friday evening, Feb. 20 at
American Legion hall.
A very enjoyable social hour fol-
lowed the meeting and much interest
was shown in the young artists of
the evening. Miss Frances Soule
gave several vocal solos in a very
pleasing manner, while Miss Muriel
Holmes accompanied her at the pi-
ano. Miss Constance FIynt and Mas
tor Stanley McCurdy, who are well
known in this city for their talent.
delighted the audience by giving
several dancing numbers. Miss
christine Carey accompanied them
at the piano.
The Misses Frances and Jane
Faulkner were in charge of the re-
freshments. which We're much en-
Joyed by the members and their
guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13
DIR. SEERLEY AT
Y. M. c. A. SUNDAY

Dr. f. n. Seerley noted lecturer
on social hygiene. being ranked
among the best in the country. will
conduct a series of meetings at the
Y. NJ. c. A, extending over Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, this week
lie will speak twice on Sunday aft
ornoon, at o'clock to boys 10 to II
years of age, none younger: $50
o'clock, for young men IA years and
older and adults. The first meeting
will be held in the assembly hall and
tho second meeting Will be held in
the gymnasium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13
Rotarians Hosts to
Boys at Luncheon
Session Tonight

The meetings at which the mem
bers of the Rotary Club have been
hosts to Augusta boys have always
proved among the most worth while
and enthusiastic on the program of
the Rotarians. and it is expected
that the meeting this evening will be
one of the largest attended Boys
Night" observances in the history of
Rotary in this city.
Every member of the Rotary Club
is expected to bring one lad with
him as his guest for the supper ses-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13
jan23. fri If

sion and program. The luncheon
will be at 6:l5 and the principal
speaker of the evening for the pro-
gram to follow will be DR.. F. n.
Seerlcy. Dean of Springfield College.
DR.. Seerley has been a visitor to
this city before, and his addresses
at the Maine Boys Conference in
this city last spring will long be re-
membered by all who We're fortunate
enough to hear him at that time.
DR.. Seerley speaks on hygiene and
has a vital manner of delivery. which
impresses his hearers and holds them
to the very last word.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

A. B. Coffin of Brockton. Mass, was
a business caller in the city Thursday,
Mr.. Coffin was on the steamer Cam
deK. which ran aground near Belfast
this week. He and a friend were
standing on the deck watching the
boat cleave through the fields Of Ice
Without warning, the boat ran plumb
onto the ground. Her progress was
hindered SO quickly that the rush of
water swirled by at a terrific speed
Mr.. Coffin said his thought for q mo-
ment that his time had come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13
MANCHESTER

The food sale at the Outlet scn ~.
will be held Thursday evening tSs
stead of Friday afternoon, Ior
convenience of the parents. h;s
Clement Roy. who in]ureo
hand very severely several va" An.
ago has returned home from ..ool
gusta and is now attending sen' II
--Bhe Assessors and TREASURED, rn
the town are in session at tine i v..r
Hall to close the books for inc N.
and to prepare the report ior
printer.
The prohibitionists say tnat thsv
hibition has come to stay-ou. "a
do not tell us when it Is go'ns
commence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

An enjoyable birthday party in
honor of the eighth birthday of Fred
Wallace Conner, Jr., was held at his
home. SO School street, on Thurs
day. Delicious refreshments, in
GLIDING birthday cake, were serv-
ed. Among those present were Ruiz
Connors, Helen and Ralph Farris,
Winifred White, Margaret and AL
fred Perkins and Stanley Grim
shaw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13
LOCAL NOTICE

Distinctive prizes for card parties:
hand United place cards; frosted
parchment and cretonne lamn
shades. Mrs. Barbour. 15S5-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

Evangelist Greenwood will conduct
a Bible class this evening at West
Crescent street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13
AUGUSTA LOCALS
THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

Colonial Theatre-Tom Mix and
his Wonder horse in ooh. You Tony"
Mack Sennett comedy and News
Weekly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

A rehearsal for "Y's" Tidbits will
be held this evening at the Y. NJ. c.
A. building at 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

Attorney Herbert +. Locke left
last evening for Bangor where he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE
Tom Mix in Fox Special "Oh, You
Tony" News Weekly and Mack
SaopotS Ho,,oeJv

Sennett Comedy.
You'll laugh your head off at Tom
Mix acquiring society polish in oh
You Tony. his latest picture pro-
duced by William Fox. ooh, You
Tony" is not only a thriller but also
comedy drama and Tom not only
does his stuff in the West but tries
little parlor duty among the elite
in Washington, ID. G. Tony, the
wonder horse performs new stunts,
heretofore unheard Of
A Mack Sennett comedy and a
News Weekly are also on the pro
gram.
Starting next week Douglas Fair
banks will appear i'll The Thief of
Bagdad" Monday. Tuesday and Wed :
nesday and a return engagement OF
Way Down East" will be played
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

A Hearty" Party will be held at
the Augusta Girls Community Club
this evening to which members of
the club are privileged to, Invite their
non member friends. An extensive
program has been arranged and
Valentine refreshments will be sery-
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-13

will today try a case before tne ~
Derior court
, 1925-05-13
BALLOON TYRES.
R3bt. [. Nerwin & Co., Ire.
4ER MAIL.

People in Porto Rico are using it with
wonderful success; why not YOU in ST.
CroiX, Virgin Islands?
Send yourmaii orders . Chicago. CIeve.
land, and other inland pojcts by air mail
and note how much sooner you get your
parcels. Only eight cents to either of
the cities named With which there is
much correspondence, and the ADVANTAGE
Of This speedy service is yours. Try it
and watch for results. ~IDSorse your let
Ter Via Air Mail'.
B. R. LARSEN, P. NJ.
Chrislidnsted. V. I.
, 1925-05-13

4
New Britain herald., 1925-04-10

Heavy quality Silk Slips necessary to give the Easter dress the proper appear ance. Sizes 3S to A, in h1 n0 20spring colors. TIlue $2.5O D .JO
, 1925-01-01
attended with less and less pomp

attended with less and less pomp
and panoply and circumstances.
Whereas 1t was only a few years
age that whenever a so-celled white
elephant was located In the jungle.
he was captured, tied with silken
ropes. assigned a group of Siamese
counts, barons, and marquises to
serve as his Wallets. bathed with per-
fumed water, given tender shoots
of grass. cane. and bamboo, and
trays of wheat cakes and strip to
eat. water scented with the fra.
GRANGE of jessamine to drink. elevat.
ed to a peerage at court. baptized by
the Buddhist priests. and assigned
a corps of uniformed attendants
with palm leaf fans 10 keep the flies
and gnats away from the royal face.
Those were surely palmy days for
the white elephants OF Siam. In fact
the cost of maintaining these pink
ish pachyderms In royal fashion was
enough TO bankrupt many a Siamese
nobleman. And 1t was thus that the
expression to have a white elephant
on your hands came. into existence.
but times are not what they
used to be in Sam. according to- the
brief conversation we held with the
few strengthening white ele.
plants in the royal stables. For in
stance We visited ono Buddhist
temple where we saw a;statpe OF st.
Peter at n OF the gates and a
statue OF a Dutchman enreking q
pipe at another. But there is one
quaint little custom that we were
glad to discover was as popular, to.
, 1925-01-01

ing on the planes. Fortunately a
few minor repairs wero necessary.
This gave US an excuse to remain
over for a day in the capital OF Siam
before flying on cro the Malay
peninsula to tho Bay OF Bengal.
50 some Of us spent the night on
the destroyer, while the others,
tempted by thoughts OF nice beds,
insect proof nets. and electric fans,
went up to the Royal hotel OF Bang.
kok, hoping To escape the mosquitoes
md other -oa ~dcstroyers that take
tho ~ or on every river
in the tropics. p
Human Bodies In River.
Next morning while making our
repairs on the cruisers, Les hap.
pened 10 be looking down and eaw
the body OF a baby bobbing past
with the current. Much agttated
he called the attention of come Eng.
llsh people who had como put in a
launch to look over the planes. They
smiled and replied that they were
only surprised because we had been
in Bangkok so many hours without
seeing more human bodies floating
down stream. It seemed to be an
everyday occurrence. merely. a little
touch OF local color to which they
had become so accustomed they no
longer paid any attention.
I'VE wero delighted with ths
Siamere, and particularly impressed
by the intelligence. courtesy. and
charm Of tho upper classes. We
liked them the instant we met them.
In fact the welcome. of Bangkok
was so warm that ono again our
planes were in danger of being
crushed by hundreds of sampans.
But the siamese officers strung
circles of police boats around each
cruiser for protection.
Good Siameee Air Force.
"Just before We started ashore
with Mr.. Dickinson. the American
planes appeared over tho cocoanut
palms and banyans. Right down
the Menam river they new in for
nation. When directly above us
they dipped and gave us the salute
OF the Siameee. royal air force. Siam
is indeed a land OF contrasts. Called
the Venice of the east because
most OF the dwellings r built on
piles and along canals. everywhere
canoes and sampans filed with
naked people. while overhead few
the airplanes introduced by King
, 1925-01-01

day as It ever was. I refer TO the
custom of beheading. The king is
an absolute monarch, one of the few
left on earth. And as a special honor
a, beheading bee was arranged for
us. This gay event was TO have
taken Place a fortnight later. but
was moved up lust for our benefit.
However. we sent our regrets at not
being abie to visit the .playground'
where these frolics are always held
n Bangkok. We explained that
We never attended beheadings un.
less we were given the right to say
who was to be beheaded.
Before concluding, this one day
jaunt around Bangkok. the longest
sight seeing tour that we had time
to make from the time we left Amer.
lea until our return. We stopped to
pay u respects to the ranking 81
amese prince who happened TO be in
the city. When We were ushered
into his drawing room. to our aston
ishment we saw a picture OF our
Gen. Mitchell. assistant chief of air
service, Occupying the place of-hon-
or onethe princes table. Gen. Nit
'cheli had been there on a tiger hunt
only a few weeks before and every,
one in Siam was loud In praise of
the man who has fought so bard to
make the people of, America appre-
ciate tho fact, that the world has at
last reached the era Of travel by afr.
That night we slept on the dc.
stroyer in order to be ready for our
long flight across Malaga to Burma
ON the road IN MandsIav'u
, 1925-01-01
WOMEN NEED SWAMP
ROOT

Thousands of women have kidney
and bladder trouble and never sus-
pect It.
Women's complaints often prove
to be nothing else but kidney
trouble. or the result of kidney or
bladder disease.
1.-THE kidneys are not In a healthy
condition, they may cause tho other
organs to become diseased.
Pain In the back. headache, loss
of ambition, nervousness. are otter
times symptoms OF kidney trouble
Don't delay starting treatment
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. a physi
clans prescription. obtained at any
drug store. may be just the remedy
needed to overcome such conditions
Get a medium or-large size bottle
Immediately from any drug store.
However. II you wish first Il test
this great preparation lend ten cents
to DR.. Kilnner & Co., Binghamton,
n. Y. for a sample bottle. When
writing be sure and mention this
paper.-Adv.5
, 1925-01-01

no white person had ever been
either by land or by air. And they
wore winging their way over three
OF the most romantic countries In
tie whole of tho mysterious con-
tlneut of Asia-Coehin China. an
cicnt Cambodia ana Slam. the king
dom the white elephant"
At the rate OF a hundred miles an
hour, in airplanes moro marvellous
than the magic carpet created by
tho imagination Of tho oriental
story teller. these six aerial navisa-
tors from America were flying over
Marco Polo's far off land Of the
Golden Chersonese."
Over Tropical Jungles.
"As We left tho Jungle OF ancient
Sambodia behind us and cut across
a corner of the Gulf OF Siam, this
little known arm OF the China SEA
was a CLASSY sheet Of sapphire blue.
But" adds Commander Lowell
Smith. "as though to prevent the
scene from becoming monotonous
tho Creator of this fascinating world.
round which We were dying. has
dotted the Gulf Of Slam with a hun
dred magic isles. fringed with tail
cocohnut palms and white sandy
beaches. The Jungle beyond the
shore limo OF many OF these tropical
surely would take a day TO hack
ones way through a mile of 1t.
Some, however. were nearly devoid
OF jungle and covered with long.
waving elephant grass that made
them look as smooth rs well kept
lawns up where we were.
Flying lower to get a better view
OF them. we explored them with a
view to coming here on our honey
moons. that is. II any OF tho rest of
us are ever going to be as fortunate
as Erik and Jack in winning favor
In the eyes of the fairer sex. Erik's
sweetheart few right along with
him on the instrument board.
Printed On celluloid. to protect It
from the salt spray. from tho bliz-
cards OF the north and from the
typhoons and monsoons of the
tropics. her picture was his mascot
and inspiration all the way around
the world
After landing on the Menam
river at Bangkok. and lodging
about between Junks, sampans. and
houseboats. and nearly collidine with
banyan trees and OF ami
mails floating toward the sea. We
spent tho rest of the afternoon work
, 1925-01-01
Over
Siam Enjoyed
By uiators
By LOWELL THOMAS

C0Pyasht. By the Chicago Tribune Newspaper Syndicate aud The &c.
curo Newspaper syndcate) p
From Saigon to Bangkok was the most romantic and
colorful leg of the entire journey round the world. Here
the American airmen. were nearer the equator that at any
other point along their route. They were flying through
tropical skies over the regions seldom visited by travellers
from the west. Below them We're Jungle stretches where
, 1925-01-01

For results try a Tribune clas,i
fled Ad-
Evening star., 1925-10-08
SHARP TRADE GAINS.
WITH 70 NATIONS
New States Dealing With
U. S. Since War Show Great
Commercial Progress.
Special p.catch to The Star.


NEW YORK. October S.-The trade
of the United States with the new
political divisions established as re-
suit of the World War has made
remarkable growth since their appear
ance on the commercial map OF the
world. From AZerbaijan, which heads
the alphabetical list To Ukraine and
Jugoslavia. with which 1t ends. all
have shown remarkable interest In
the manufactured products Of the
United States and a desire To send
their raw material in exchange there
for.
Our own Official figures show an in.
crease of ovar SO per cent in the dol.
lar value of our trace with these 20
new political divisions since the be
ginning OF the fiscal year OF 1890.
From Esthonia. LAtvia. Lithuania.
Austria. Czechoslovakia and Hungary.
and including Germany. Russia, Eel
gium and Rumania. in which new
boundary lines have changed their
population and commercial activities.
and including also the British. Bel
Eian and French possessions in Africa
which were enlarged by the man
dated" German colonies, the den,s nd
for American merchandise has ad1
vanced.
Surprising Advances.
This increase in the trade with these
new countries is the more interesting,
says the Trade Record Of the Nationa,
City Bank, in the fact that several OF
the newly esta blished countries are
distinctly interior" areas with no
frontage upon tidewater. Yet our
trade with them. which necessarily
crosses the Atlantic. has steadily
grown since our first record II trade
f@yArhaR1avakia
whose commerce necessarily crosses I'd
tacent. countries in reaching tide
water. our commerce has grown from
$4,000. 600 in the fiscal year of 1920
to SIS ,000,00 in the fiscal year 1928.
With Hungary the exports are much
. larger than in 1920. while the imports
from Austria also show q remarkable
gain. amounting to two and a half mil
lions in 1925. From Poland. which
now reaches tidewater through the
free port of DanZig. the imports Of
1928 are 10 times as much as in 1920.
Our trade with Pois nd since the be
ginning of 1920 has aggregated more
than hundred million dollars.
Russiau Trade Grows
With Germany. whose area and
population were somewhat reduced At
the close of the war. the trade Of 1925
was approximately $500 ,e00. 900.
against $3.50, ,ooe goo in 1920. With
Russia. which shows . slight decline
In area and population, the trade OF
1925 is $4,000 900. consisting chief
lv of exports to that country.
which exports now so for the most
part across the north Atlantic 10 the
new port, Murmansk. in northeastern
Russia. being connected with the in
rerior of that country by the Kols
Petrograd Railway, constructed dur
ing the war.
Most of our trade with Russia now
occurs with the section seogra phi
cally designated as European Rus
STA with which our trade I'm 1925
was approximately $6s .00e. 900, against
less than $1.e0o.eoo with Asiatic Rus
sia formerly req chAd through the
Evening star., 1925-10-08

port Of Niadivostok. The lotaI trade
with Russia since the beginning Of
1920 has been about $3.50 900, 900.
With Finland our trade since the he
ginning of 1920 has exceeded $780,
coo .08h. and with ESthonia. f-atvia
and Lithuania our trade in 1928 was
shcHt $500 900.
With Hedjaz. which made its first
appearance upon the map OF the
world during the war perjo/. our
1926 trade is materially greater han
in 1870. and this IS also true y: its
'~~ther- psiskbor. Palestine.
Evening star., 1925-10-08
BETTER Street CAR
SERVICE IS URGED
Expert Says Industry Viii
Survive Only by Keeping
Up to Minute.
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
ATLANTIC CITY. October s.-"The
electric street railway industry, must
keep pace with the times or 1t will
pass out as surely as the hoTee car.
1t must constantly improve Its eier'
tiic cars, supplement It's service with
husses and embrace all other forms nf
transportation in keeping with public
demand" says Lucius {. Storrs. elec-
tric railway expert. at the street rail-
way mems convention here.
Il have the utmost confidence that
the electric car will continue TO handle
mass transportation, but the manage
ment that insists Il will compel people
- "S- only electric cars despits new
Evening star., 1925-10-08

Inventions II not long for this world.
Our industry II undertaking rapid
~. We hAvs on sxhllSittca In this con.
veNttoN electric cars. which have been
developed In the last two years, that
show more progress than has been
made In most cars during the last 20
years. They are light. noisetess and
comfortable. with individual seats.
Where they have heen used they
have disproved the assertion that peo-
pie No longer want to ride on eioctric
car perhsrs shev don't Wa nj - riAS
Evening star., 1925-10-08

on an electric car which should have
boen junked 20 years ago. The aver.
age man doas not care TO wear the
same 81. 10 clothes worn 20 years ago.
but this does not mean that cars and
clothes are koinE to he abandoned.
Great progress Is being made by
Evening star., 1925-10-08
STRIKE AWAITS RULING.
Western Maryland Wage Demands
Put Up to President Dyers.
,pe>iai Dispatch 70 Tn. Star

SpeSisi Dispatch te The Star.
BALTIMORE, October S.-Demands
of tn. engine mems and firenen's
unions of the Western Maryland Rail
road for a wage increase are in the
hands of President Maxwell Buyers u
the railroad.
He Is expected to call further con-
ferencee, following the two held Afon.
day and Tuesday, to notify the n,sH
whether he will grant the increase or
not Union representatives have besn
authorized to call strike if the de
N, asrIT refused
Evening star., 1925-10-08

electric railway mana gements in de-
velopinE the bus, What place II final
ly will occupy in local transportation
and what fares must be charged on ii
still are unselved questions. but they
will be solved.
Our industry will continue to fur
Evening star., 1925-10-08
Best September
For Southern Ry.
In Seven Years
speci.t pi.ra,cA e rh. stsr.

Soeciat Disrateh a. The Star.
NEW YORK, October SAC
corning 10 preliminary report
made here today, September reve.
ruee Of the Southern Railway.
both Ercss and net, were the Big
geat tor that month that have
been attained by the company in
seven years. Net was the best for
any month since October. 1918.
Gross exceeded that OF September
year ago by 8 per cent, and net
was better than that Of year ago
by 10 per cent
Evening star., 1925-10-08

nish rides. We supplied them with
horsecars and today we are carrying
more than 16 billion persons annually
by our electric cars and busses. This
is more than II times AS many as the
Evening star., 1925-10-08

steam roads carry and approximately
10 timex what all the common carrier
huszes are handling. We are very
much on the job and we are going to
keep on it,