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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-15
Extend Charter
RumfOrd Falls &
Bethel Street r. r.

A decision was rendered Saturday
by the public utilities commission
extending the charter Of the Rum
ford Falls & Bethel street Railroad
for a period not to exceed three
years.
1.-THE Rumford Falls & Bethel
Street Railway was organized In 1906
and has had several extensions of its
charter by the legislature and this
commission" says the decision Of the
public utilities commission.
1T appears from the evidence ad-
duced at the hearing that owing to
the existing conditions growing out
of the late world war and the general
conditions relating to street railway
operations, it has been impossible for
ths company to begin construction OF
it's railway and that the petitioner
believes that during the next three
years conditions will improve so that
it may be possible to begin the con-
struction of it's road.
1T further appears in the evidence
that the company has taken the mat
ter up with parties who are very
much interested in the proposition
and who believe that a portion OF the
railway will soon be built"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-15
Guy E. Darker
Arrested by Highway
Police at FarmingtOn

Word was received Saturday
morning by Fred e. Sanborn, chief
Of the State Highway police, that
Guy r. Darker OF South Portland,
for some time wanted by the Port
land police. had Just been arrested
ut Pennington by State Highway
Police Omcer Leon p. Sheppard.
Darker has been sought on the
charge of passing Of two worthless
checks, the complaints being made
X Almon M. Wheeler, of Bridgton
street. Westbrook and Nettie w.
Paddock of South Portland. He Is
being held at police headquarters
pending bail arrangements.
It, Is also alleged that Darker had
given a worthless check 1926 to Rob-
ert w. Powers Of Fall River. Mass,
In part payment for 1925 Hudson
coupe, the check being upon the
Casco Mercantile Trust Company Of
Portland.
Darker. who had spent the night
with his wife at a hotel in Farming
ton. went to nearby garage Satur-
day morning to. have q headlight
lens replaced when the state police
Omcer made the arrest. His ma
chine was recognized by the number
plates but few minutes before tele-
phoned to the officer.
Darker was brought to Augusta
Saturday afternoon by State High
way Police Of1cer Frank H. Place,
and was given into the custody of
Lieut.. William e. White Of the Port
land police who had come to Au-
gusta on notification of the arrest.
The Hudson automobile was also
brought to Augusta and will be re-
turned to Robert w. Powers who
carries on a garage business at Fall
River, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-15
B. & M. Train Crew
Not Blamed in Fatal
Accident at Wells

The public utilities commission In
. decision rendered Saturday in the
matter Of the accident on the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad at Wells on
May 10 last. resulting in the death
OF William ]. Miller of Biddeford,
states that after careful considera-
ton Of the evidence, It finds no
blame attaching to the train crew
for this accident.
ION May Is. 1925. at 1922, a Ford
automobile driven by William J..
Miller of Biddeford. ran into Train
NO. III, a regular passenger train
OF the Boston & Maine Railroad
running between Boston and Port
iand, says the decision of the pub
lie utilities commission.
The other occupant of the car.
was Edward Clough of Kennebunk. |"
continues the decision.
Hearing was held by the com.
mission at Wells Beach station on
June 1.
1.-THE accident occurred AZ what n
known as Bragdon's Crossing which
is located about .S5 mile west ~
Wells Beach Station. n annesr.
from the testimony that Al Train
III approached the crossing. the M
uai warming signal was given at so
rocs from the crossing and another
signal was sounded at q distance ar
ABOUT oOO feet from the crossing. The
speed of the train was about *
miles an hour.
when the train was within .
short distance of the crossing the
engineer saw an automobile on the
highway approaching the crossing
from the east. When he saw that
the automobile was not going to ston
he applied the emergency brake ana
stopped the train but not in time
to prevent the accident. The auto.
mobile struck the engine ana wa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-15
Windsor People
Seek Service from
China TelephOne Co.

A complaint signed by Frank o.
Rad and nine other citizens Of the
town of Windsor against the China
TeIephone Company, has just been
filed with the Public Utilities Com
mission.
THE petitioners state that they are
residents of the central western por.
tion of the town Of Windsor residing
on the road leading from the North
belfast road to the South Belfast
road. on the South Belfast road ana
The Oak Hill road, which Is territory
not served by any telephone COM
pany or lines.
They allege that on several occas-
ions they have endeavored to arrange
with the China Telephone Company
for an extension of their lines into
the territory above referred to, which
a about one-half mile from the END
Of the nearest line of the company.
The extent Of the territory sought TO
be served is three and half miles
Petitioners further allege that oy
the officials Of the China Telephone
Company they have been refused THIS
service unless the petitioners would
pay for and install the poles required
for an extension of their line and
meet the substantial amount OF the
expense of installing the same.
It is commended by the petitioners
that they are ready and at all times
willing to pay all legitimate and
reasonable charges for a suitable
telephone service, but they do not be-
lieve they should be forced to pay
any portion Of the expense in con-
structing and equipping telephone
line or lines for said company.
The Public Utilities Commission
has issued a notice asserting that
unless within ten days the cause Of
complaint Is removed, the commits
sion will proceed to investigate the
matter and will order a public hear
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-15
completely demolished. Both men

completely demolished. Both men
were injured.
"Mr. Miller, the driver Of the car,
died from his injuries a short time
later. At the crossing where this
accident occurred the driver Of an
automobile approaching the cross
ing from the east when at q distance
Of 124 feet from the crossing can
see q train coming from the west
for long distance.
From the testimony of persons
who witnessed the accident it ap-
pears that the speed of the auto
mobile as 1t approached the crossing
was about 30 miles an hour. After
careful consideration of the evidence
before us, we find no blame attach
ing to the train crew for this acct
dent"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-15
Miss Thomas To Teach
At N. Y. Normal School

DR.. Augustus o. Thomas, State
commissioner Of education. and Mrs.
Thomas have gone to Worcester,
Mass, to attend the graduation exer-
cises today at Clark University at
which their daughter. Katheryn, will
receive the degree Of M. A. Miss
Thomas received her degree Of B. A..
from Vassar College.
Miss Thomas has accepted a posi-
ton to teach next Fall at the state
normal school at Buffalo, N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-15
Governor Brewster
Asks Cooperation in
Beautifying Maine

million people WILL CoiAo AZ
Maine this summer drawn by our re-
creational delights" declares Cover
nor Ralph o. Brewster in a letter
sent to mayors. chairmen of coun-
ellis and first selectmen in all OF the
communities in the State telling
them Of the need for the general
campaign now being carried Tor
identifying the State.
'They will spend nearly one hum
dred million dollars within the con-
fines Of our State and help directly
or indirectly the welfare of every
citizen of Maine." continued Cover
nor Brewster.
I'VE are properly concerned that
they shout enjoy the time they
pass with us here in order that they
may return for longer and longer
STAYS and bring their friends behind
them and finally, in many instances,
become permanent residents OF our
State.
.'They do not come to Maine to
read our sign-boards or to see the
rubbish heaps which sometime exist
along our roads, but they come to
enjoy the marvellous beauties OF
nature which are here spread out
with such lavish hand.
I'm the five hundred communities
which you represent you comprise
the entire organized territory of the
State of Maine and If in your COM
munity nature is not marred by the
desecrating hand of man, we shall
be sure that Maine Is growing ever
more beautiful and attractive to our
visitors from all over the wide
world.
with this in mind am enclosing
an abstract of the laws relating to
the guardianship of our roads from
signs and rubbish and rendom brush,
and shall personally appreciate
whatever service you can render to
the State of Maine in preserving the
great trust of the natural beauties
Of our State which have been plac-
I'D within your care.
"Yours for an ever more beauti-
tuI State of Maine"
RALPH o. BREWSTER
Governor Brewster Is also sending
but letters to members of the State
highway police force stating that
they will have q splendid opportu-
nifty this month while the trafiic ID
not a. heavy as it will be in July
and August, to remove the illegal
signs which have been erected with
In the limits of the roads.
The governor states that he will
personally appreciate whatever SER
vice members Of the force can rem
der to the State Of Maine in pre-
serving the great trust Of the ma
tural beauties Of the State which
have been placed within our care.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-15
New Corporations

The certificate Of incorporation OF
the Simpson Shipping & Trading
Company, organized at Portland, was
approved Saturday at the office of
the attorney general. The purpose of
the new corporation is to purchase,
hold and sell or exchange ships or
vessels or shares or interests in COM
panies possessed of ships; capital
stock, 100000, all common; nothing
paid In; par value of shares, 500:
three shares subscribed; directors.
President, Emery G. Wilson of Port
land: treasurer, Eleanor Thompson:
and Elsie Il. REYNOLDS of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-15

PAJAMAS
"An new Makes" at $1.9S, $298 and $3.98
Oriental Silk Pajamas at ...................$ 7.9S
STRAIGHT VESTS REDUCED
Two Lots Women's Straight Vests-Regular and Out
sizes. June Sale 29c and 39c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-15
THE JUNE SALE
OF
White and
Colored Goods
AT OUR THIRD FLOOR
DEPARTMENTS
All the wanted Dress Fabrics
New Lingerie Fabrics

All the wanted Dress Fabrics
New Lingerie Fabrics
House and Camp Supplies
Every number specially priced making this sale most
OppOrtune time to get ready for the summer vacations
SILKS
$1.9S White Crepe de Chine and colors .$k75I
1925 White Canton Crepe, heavy. "a
Special quality Silk Broadcloth. .S1sSw
Special quality Tub Silks .$L75I
$1.9S White Satns .S17s I'd
1925 White Radium ........... $LsS ID
$3.50 White and colored ground Prints .$2SSW
Special quality White Georgette. ........ .Sl98I
Special quality Printed Georgette. .$2s8
Special quality natural Pongee. .9SeI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-15
TOWELS

TOWELS
29c White Turkish Towels. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ed
39c White Turkish Towels ................3S c eatl
Acc White Turkish Towels. .42c ad
19c Hemstitched Towels l5c eatl
15c Shaving Towels. ...................... 12h mi
25c Dry Well Towels ......... .zle eal
29c Half Linen Huck Towels .25c ead
1870 Discount on all Boxed Towel sets ranging from
CSC to $3.50 eael
DRESS GOODS
White and C0lored Botany fannels. .S2@ u
White cashmere and serges. S1.50 to $3.50 u
White and cOlOred sport stripes. .S2S0 y
White and coored "Sliprite" for slips. "
CRASHES
CUI0 LIHen OTdSH sAVS y.
Ali Cotton Crash .I2ac u
All Linen Crash ............. 15c ID
Irish Crash all linen .19c y
Irish Crash all linen .2lc ID
Stevens all linen crash Csc I'd
All Linen washed crash .29c ID
All Linen Glass crash Csc ID
Boot crash lie ID
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-15

LINENS
Half Bleached Linen Damask ........... ..$l.Wy
All Cotton Damask, CSC quality. 6Sc y
Heavy all Linen Damask '........ s225I
All Linen NAPKINS .29c each
All Linen NAPKINS $3.50 doE
All Linen Napkins. dinner size $3.50 dot
An Cotton single fable cloths CSC each
An linen single tahIe cloths $3.50 each
All Linen single table cloths. ......... $3.9S eau
Cloth and NAPKINS linen .s5sS II
Hemstitched rpnners soc ead
Lace trimmed runners soc each
BED SPREADS
s3xee White snreads 1870 s2ss each
1890 White Spreads - .s1.9S each
63x9s White Spreads .s2.es each
SSx7S White SPREADS SIS each
s1xeO White satn Snreads $3.50 each
s1xsO White and a Co aJp s Spreads $3.50 each
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-11
Scientists on Track
of Early Polvnesidns

Scientists are studying evidences Of
q Polynesian race antedating any
known today.
A representative of the Bishop mu-
scum of Honolulu is making researches
among the old Marae, or stone plat
form and pyramids on the island Of
Tahiti, which served as temples and
places of sacrifice in ancient times.
These have been found in the interior
of the island, now an uninhabited will
derness. but in former times evidently
largely Inhabited. Two of these Marae,
recently found. are of different type
from the others on the inhabited is
lands of Polynesia. The only other
places where this type Of temple has
been discovered are two desolate is
lands to the north of the Hawaiian
group.
Scientific opinion is inclined to hold
that the rare form of Marae points to
more ancient race. driven inland by
a cOnquering wave of Polynesians.
Further investigation is under way.
with view of determining the charac-
ter of the lost race.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-11
Chinese Boy Scout
Won Courage Badge

The Bronze cross, highest award
Of honor granted by the British Boy
Scouts association, was recently post
humously presented to a member who
sacrificed his life in an attempt to
save the life of his father.
The story of the boys courageous
act follows: ''Early this year the
home of Scout Fred Gsell Of the First
Tientsin (China) troop of boy scouts
caught fire. GselPs father and mother
were asleep when the boy raised the
alarm. The mother escaped through
bedroom window on to the garden
wall. The scout could have followed.
but would not desert his father, who
he saw, was stupefied and unable to
move. The scout could not lift his
helpless parent, and refused to leave
him. When the firemen entered the
building they picked up the dead body
of the father and the living but I'M
conscious body of the scout himself
The boy, however, was dead when he
reached the hospital"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-11
The Least of His Worries

Down in southern Alabama a person
of color was fetched into court to be
arraigned for his preliminary hearing
on a charge of wilful murder.
.'Mose Upper" said the judge, con-
templating the prisoner over his spec
tacles, you are accused here of one
of the most serious crimes known to
our laws-to wit, the taking of hui
man life. Are you properly represent
ed by counsel?"
''No, suh," said the darby cheerfully.
'Well, have you talked to any one
about your defense since your arrest?'
81 told de sheruff bout de shootin'
when he come to my cabin to bring me
heah," said the prisoner, "but tha'S
ALL"
"And have you taken no steps what
ever to engage lawyer"
''No, suh," said Nose. II amt got
no money to be wastin' on lawyers.
Dey tell me lawyers is mighty costive.
"If you have no funds insisted the
judge, "it lies within the power of the
court to appoint an attorney to repre-
sent you without expense on your
part"
you needn't be botherin' yo'sef.
jedge," answered Nose.
well, what do you propose to do
about this caseY' demanded his honor.
"You must be properly defended-the
law so provides"
"Jedge," said Nose, "ez fur ez Use
concerned you kin jest let de matter
drap!"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-11
Wheat Cooked Whole in
Pressure Cooker Good

Nutrition specialists urge, among
Of whole-grain cereals in the diet, es-
pecially In families where there are
growing children who need the Wit
amins and mineral substances. For this
reason such foods as whole wheat
breads or breakfast foods, brown rice,
cornmeal made from the entire grain,
and oatmeal. should appear on the
table at frequent intervals. The whole
grain cereals can be prepared in a
variety of ways. The United States
Department of Agriculture suggests a
way of making whole wheat very pal
atable-cooking it in the steam-pres-
sure cooker This makes an excellent
breakfast cereal rich in flavor and
food value.
To prepare it, sort the grain, wash
1t thoroughly. then cover with about
two and one-half times it's volume Of
water, add salt, and cook under Is to
20 pounds pressure for half hour or
longer If needed to make the grains
soft. A generous dish of these
thoroughly cooked whole wheat ber-
ries with milk or cream, and a serving
of fruit, makes an ideal breakfast,
lunch, or supper. The germ and the
outer layers of the wheat grain are
rich In vitamins and minerals, while
the rest is such an excellent source of
energy for the body that wherever pos
sible people all over the world use
wheat in some form as the mainstay
of their diet.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-11
Borrowed Plumage

About once in so often l hear one
which has the double merit of being
good and being true. l personally
vouch for the authenticity of the offer
ing which follows:
| know a Kentucky lawyer. bril-.
liant man, who outgrew the small town
where he was reared and where he be-
gan the practice of his profession. An
offer came 10 him to go to Chicago
and become the attorney for big lum-
Der concern. He went, taking his fam
lily with him.
Always he had lived comfortably but
in a simple fashion as was BETTING
his original environment. But he felt
the position he now occupied called for
more display than formerly. So he
rented large house and installed q
staff of servants, including colored
butler On his first day of service the
butler came TO his new master for in
structiOns.
Mister Blank" lie asked in his most
butlerfied manner. docs you desire me
to wear my full dress suit ever night
at dinner?"
'Well, no. said the Kentuckian, ION
nights when we have company I'd like
for you to lend il to me-"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-11
FLAVOR OF ONIONS
ALMOST ESSENTIAL
Believed to Be Good Sources
of Vifan,ins B and &.

Prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture.)
TO begin with, onions are believed
to be good sources of vitamins and
G. and fair sources of calcium. Hence
II Is we'll to include them frequently
In children's diet, and to accustom the
family to the flavor of onions In such
way that its members will not de-
velop the prejudice that frequently
exists toward this vegetable. Onion
flavor may be so skillfully used as to
be almost unnoticeable, and yet add
appreciably to the seasoning of dish.
A slice of onion may be scalded with
the milk and then removed before a
cream soup is thickened; few drops
of onion juice may be added to salad
dressing; bit of onion may be lightly
fried or simmered in fat and re-
moved before the meat or vegetables
that are to be cooked in 1t are put
into the pan. For such foods as po-
tato salad, cream of celery or potato
soup, bread stuffing for meat or fowl.
stewed tomato and some meat stews,
hashes and croquettes, onion flavor
seems to many cooks almost an essen
tia ingredient.
Either large or small onions may be
used for fiavoring. When only small
amount of onion is needed, at frequent
intervals, waste can be prevented in
the following way: Set an onion over
the top of glass Of water so that the
water touches its lower surface. With
in few days a mass of fine white
roots will sprout down into the water,
and these may be removed one or two
at a time. One bulb may thus be
made to furnish teaspoonful or so
of minced onion for many occasions.
Young spring onions are delicious
when cooked and served with butter
on toast, like asparagus. When very
small, cut off and discard the tops and
boil about five minutes in slightly salt
water, cooking it down almost dry. at
the last When spring onions are a
little larger, it may be better to mince
and fry them. or slice and boil them.
Ii mature onions are Dakeu ratner
than boiled. they will have milder
flavor and their odor during cooking
will not permeate the house so notice
ably, says the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. Holding them
under water while pairing prevents
smarting of the eyes. If the onions
are to be boiled, the time Of cooking
will be reduced by cutting them in
small pieces. and the onions will have
better flavor. The water in which
they were cooked may be used for
cooking other vegetables or meat, or
put into soup.
Boiled onions may be served with
butter. salt and pepper, or simmered
in cream for five minutes, and then
seasoned and served
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-11

prepared by the United States Department
of Agrcuture)
The best sweet peppers for canning
are the Spanish variety, known as
pimentos. The fruit of these peppers
has very thick flesh and tough skin
and comparatively smooth and free
from ridges. Bell peppers are not a
suitable variety to can. Only ripe,
sound peppers free from bruises should
be used Can the whole peppers. The
small or broken ones may be cut into
strips and canned or used in relishes,
sauces and soup mixtures.
Remove the seeds with slender
pairing knife by cutting around the
stem and taking out the inside parti-
lions. To peel, roast the peppers in a
hot oven from to 10 minutes or until
the skin blisters and cracks. Do not
allow them to scorch. Remove skin
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-09-11
THE FIRST HOSPITAL IN
AMERICA

WE GENERALLY think of Her
w nando Cortez as the fearless
freebooter and buccaneer who with a
handful of ragged pirates behind him
overthrow the ancient Aztec empire
of old Mexico and looted the palaces
of the MOnteZumas. Few know that
he has gentler, more deserving and
lasting claim to fame than that of
robber and murderer.
For let it not be forgotten In the
story of CorteZ that he founded the
first hospital in America and that
while the fruits of his conquest and
his spoils of war have long ago dis.
appeared, this hospital still stands and
for almost four hundred years has
been caring for the sick and the suf-
fering as it still does today.
Hospitals, especially those founded
and conducted by the monks and nuns,
were common enough in Europe in
Cortez's day and were probably fam
iliar to him. AS a professional fighter
and soldier of fortune, he may and
probably had been cared for in some
of these places Of mercy, grateful to
him in the intervals between his fierce
campaigns.
When he entered the City of Mexico
at the head of his band of despera-
does, the Emperor Montezuma came
TO meet him, hoping to gain mercy
for himself and his people from this
invader, who was believed to be a
god rather than man. They met in
the center of the square, Montezuma
in his royal litter and Cortez on his
prancing horse, an animal which the
Aztecs had never seen and which ter
rified them more than the armor-clad
Spaniards
From the first meeting, events
moved swiftly, for Montezuma to a cell
and a horrible death; for Cortez to
the overthrow and looting of a nation.
But evidently Cortez, hard and cruel
as he was, had some twinges OF con-
science, for when he died, the second
clause of his will provided that a
hospital should be built on the spot
where he first met Montezuma, sin
order to unburden my conscience
from any charge or any sin and to ex-
plate my faults" So the hospital was
built and opened In 1927 from plans
drawn by Cortez himself, who thus
Lecame the first hospital builder In
this new world.