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Evening star., 1925-08-02
The Clark Collection Accepted.

Decision by the trustees Of the Cor
coran Gallery OF Art to accept the
gift OF the late William A. Clark of
his rich collection of paintings and
other objects of fine art tnsures the
permanent placing at the Capital of
rare display. When the announcement
of the terms Of Mr.. Clark's will was
made. with the provision for the
tender of this gift to the Corcoran
Gallery in case Of its rejection by
York, hope was felt that the good
fortune would befall Washington,
The Metropolitan Museum declined
the gift on the ground that it was
policy of that institution to classify
all art works and not to house any
definite collection separately. The
Corcoran Gallery Is not so inhibited
by its own rules or by the general
policy which has guided It's trustees
from the beginning. They have now
wisely, and with a view to the de-
velopment Of Washington as a center
of art in this country, voted unani-
mously and enthusiastically to accept
properly by the addition Of a new
wing to the present building.
Valued at between $4,000, 900 and
S3,oo0,000, the Clark collection is one
of the most notable private assem-.
blages of paintings and art objects in
the world. It includes canvases by
Rembrandt, Titan, Gainsborough,
Corot, Millet and other great painters
of past and present time, as we'll as
priceless tapestries and rugs, furni-
ture, glass and other rare and beauti-
full objects. 1t is alone a gallery of
art of great richness and beauty The
combination Of this group and the per-
manent collection of the Corcoran Gal
lery makes it one Of the greatest in
this country, ranking high, indeed,
with world art institutions.
While no plans are announced
specifically, assurance is given that
the addition to the present structure
for the purpose Of housing this newly
acquired group of paintings and OBJ
jects of art will be in every respect
worthy Of Washington, of the Cor
coran and Of the contents to be
housed and displayed there. An en-
1nent architect, one Of whose works
Of this character is already in evil
dence in Washington, and who has
been commissioned to prepare plans
for the proposed new National Gal
lery of Art in this city, has been
chosen by the trustees to design the
structure. Mr.. Charles A. Platt's
name assures the result.
This decision by the Corcoran Gal
1ery trustees Is to be commended
highly. They were confronted with a
weighty responsibility, which they
have met courageously and in a spirit
Of devotion to the artistic future of
the National Capital. It may, per.
haps, be inferred from the circum.
gift. although he made the tender to
washington as an alternative, really
wished his collection to come to this
city. He had already manifested his
keen interest in Washin gton as an art
center by his munificent endowment of
the biennial salon, which has done so
much TO bring here every other year
the best works of cotemporary Amer
lean painters. The trustees have rec
ognized this possibility in taking over
the collection, regardless of the cost
entailed in its proper separate hous-
ing, and they have earned the thanks
of this community for their broad
spirited, progressive action.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Unrest.
Why are we not happy?" philosoph
ask.
Invention stands ready to tighten each
task.
Regardless of steam, and despite elec-
tricity,
We fail to arrive at a state OF
felicity.
why are we not happy?" The ques-
ton Is old.
We are not content to tame hunger
and cold.
To questions we turn all uncertain
and tentative
And long for the thrill OF life argu-
mentative.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

The theory Of the United States
Government depends largely on the
existence OF at least two political par.
ties. AS a matter Of patriotic duty
the Democratic party will endeavor to
reorganize.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

Iowa may feel impelled to pause in
the discussion of intricate economic
issues in order TO teach her citizens
to mark their ballots in a manner
that will indicate their precise inten.
tions.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States.
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press 10 exclusively entitled
70 the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to II or not othervise cred
ited IN this paper and also the local news
published herein. All rights OF publication
of special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

When a rich man advertises for
advice as to what to do with his
money he runs great risk of being
transformed in the course of a few
mail deliveries from a philanthropist
to cynic.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

BY this time it may have occurred
to Harry Thaw that he has been q
trifie too generous in permitting him.
self to be used as a New York cabaret
advertisement.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

With a determined traffic director
in charge, the sign painting on the
pavement strikes as much terror as
the handwriting on the wall.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

A revival of old and obscure laws
is untimely. The ordinary citizen
has all he can do to keep intelligentIy
in touch with the up-to-date traffic
Evening star., 1925-08-02

In this Scriptural turmoil 1t is dis.
couraging to find that we have gotten
only as far as the first chapter OF
Genesis.
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Willing to Oblige.

Willing to Oblige.
What Is your opinion of evolu-
tion?"
II am opposed to it," answered
Senator Sorghum. "It is unpopular
among my constituents, and I may
yet feel it my duty to introduce a
bill in Congress to have it stopped"
Evening star., 1925-08-02

Work hard and save your money
and when you are old you can have
the things only young people can en-
3oy.-Wichita Beacon,
Evening star., 1925-08-02

1t may be true that we are descend
ed from apes, but how did so many
men develop the traits of q mule7--
pes Moipes Tribune News,
Evening star., 1925-08-02

In spite of the claims Of Soviet
Russia, the Chinese do not encourage
any inference that there is a Soviet
China.
Evening star., 1925-08-02

Necessity is good thing to make
4 virtue Off you have no better
matertaL-BrtdEsDort Post
Evening star., 1925-08-02

"I has read de Bible through said
Uncle Eben, land rs gineter read 1t
some more without tryin' to answer
questions dat 'ud stop me at de fust
chapter Of Genesis"
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Summer Degrees.

Degrees they bestow with collegiate
show.
Just now on the shelf they are laid.
The only degree that's impressive to
me
Is Ninety or More in the Shade
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

Half century ago the country was
shocked by a case of Juvenile crime in
Massachusetts, which was revived in
memory last year when two Cbtca on
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Sense of Fair Play.

Sense Of Fair Play.
DO you believe that the whale
swallowed Jonah2''
YES" answered Miss Cayenne. 'I
know a number of fishermen, and the
case Of Jonah provides the only story
I know Of in which the Ash had the
best Of the argument"
Evening star., 1925-08-02
Dear Teacher.

Dear Teacher.
My Teacher was person grave
And wise and good.
If teachers now do not behave
Just as they should
Before the school board they are
brought
Without delay,
And told what must by them be
taught
To earn their pay.
Jud Tunkins says he wishes they'd
so ahead and boost the price of coal
without narrowing his feelings about
the possibilities OF an anthracite
strike.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
CLINTON
Surprise Party

A surprise party was held at the
home Of Mrs. Alberta Besse in honor
Of the newly-elected president, Mrs.
Effie L. Decker, of the Mabel p.
Judgkins Philathea Glass on We'd
neSday evening. The members had
all gathered at the home of Mrs
Besse, when Mrs. Decker, who had
been invited there to consult regard
ing some business matters pertain
ing to the Philathea Glass, arrived
and was very much surprised to see
what had been arranged in her hon
or. At q o'clock a dinner was serv-
ed in the sun parlor, which was the
chief feature of the evenings en-
joyment.
This was followed by the regular
monthly business meeting of the
Philathea Glass, meeting opened by
singing. Prayer offered by Mrs. Eff
fie Decker followed by the Lords
Prayer. Members responded to the
roll call with scripture verses be-
ginning with letter j. The secre-
tary's report was read by the assist
ant secretary, Mrs. Blanche Watts
and approved. The reports given
from several committees of the re-
cent sale. supper and entertainment
The class greatly appreciated the
generous gift from Honorable Frank
J.. Besse in his offer to pay for one
half of the new piano which has
been placed in the Free Baptist
church, recently, and the secretary
was instructed to write him a vote
of thanks. The class also gave the
decorating committee rising vote
of thanks for the time which they
give to their part.
Carroll Harding who has been
confined to his bed for several weeks
Is now able to be out and expects
to return to his work as telegraph
operator in Burnham, soon.
Mrs. Loren Dyke of Wilton, Mrs.
Augustus Brooks, Mrs. Roy Farmer
and son, Harold of West Farming
ton were guests on Wednesday of
Mrs. Dykes daughter and husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Walker of Baker
street.
Seth Stratton who has been In
Boston for treatment returned to his
home here Wednesday.
Mrs. Angie Moore was a business
caller In Fairfield, Wednesday.
Hon. and Mrs. Frank L. Besse
were in Albion on Thursday, where
they were visitors at the Besse High
School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
EMPLOYEES AT
P.O. TO ENJOY
CHRISTMAS DAY

Postal employees will be privileged
for the first time, this year, to ENJOY
Christmas Day without labor: POST
Master General New, recognizing 'ne
riuhts of postal workers, and what he
believes to be the wish of American
people, that everyone should enjoy
this holiday at home, has sent an or
der to every post master that work
is to be suspended at midnight, De-
cember "a and that no delivery oe
made on Christmas Day, and no post
Office open. Special delivery matters
only will be delivered.
IT is hoped that the people viii ap-
preciate the attitude OF the post
master general by mailing all Christ,
mas goods early, enabling postaI
workers to make deliveries previous
to Christmas and. thus avoid disap-
pointment to any of the recipients
by depriving them of any Of their
Christmas joy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
MRs. cLARissA CHENEY

Noohty Grand Old Lady
Grandchildren and rreat.or.s
chiidren of Mrs. Clarissa Cheney
gathered at the home of her onlv
son, Frank Cheney, 10 Gilman street
with whom she makes her home to
help celebrate her 102nd birthday
Thurday.
MRS. Cheney who was born No.
vember 10, 1928. is now the oldest
resident in Kennebec county, yet to
see her and the work she accomplish
es one would judge that she was
much younger. Although her health
is perfectly good, Mrs. Cheney does
not go out. All day she sits by the
window and sews. She has had no
sickness whatever for two years, and
has not been absent from a meal in
three years, and she is the earliest
riser in the house. Nearly every
morning she is up at $50 and ready
for good long day. Sewing is her
hobby. and during the past year she
has made IL quilts and several pill
low tops of very small pieces of silk,
which she has sewn together with
the finest of stitches. She has Just
completed a very pretty pillow top
of silk pieces which she presented
yesterday to D. w. Adams of this
city, who was the donor of the ten
dollar gold piece which Mrs. Cheney
received last month for being the
Oldest resident of Kennebec county
to enroll in the Maine Three Quarter
Century club.
Last August, Mrs. Cheney attend
ed the Three-Quarter Century Club,
where she passed the entire after
noon, and where she met Governor
and Mrs. Brewster and many, many
other people, who came to pay re-
spect to her. This was the first time
she had been away from her home
for five years, and she was greatly
impressed by the large number of
automobiles she saw at that event
and remarked upon it by saying.
Just look at all the autos. They've
spoiled the sale of horses" 1t was
at this time that Mrs. Cheney re-
ceived the gold medal given by the
Maine Public Health Association.
Thursday, Mrs. Cheney received
many gifts, among them a birthday
cake from a granddaughter, a large
bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums,
fruit, candy, cards and many other
membranes with which she was
much pleased. Mrs. Cheney has an
unusually youthful face and appear
ance for one who has passed the
century mark, and with her present
good health, she bids fair to enjoy
many more years of busy life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
Business and Professional Women's
Clubs Activities In Three Cities

At the Waterville meeting Of the
Business and Professional Women's
Club, which was held in that city
Monday evening, very interesting
program was enjoyed. Members of
the Augusta club were guests of the
evening and the invitation had been
extended to the Gardiner Club but
local conditions in the down river
city made it impossible for the
Gardiner club to attend. Miss Flora
e. Weed, State President, was a
guest at this meeting and spoke
particularly Of the State Research
and Health Committees, urging all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
CHINA

The Silver Lake Grange held a
meeting Tuesday evening, November
II. One of the most interesting for
the year. Brother Charles F, Marble
of Winthrop spoke, his subject being
"Relaying Americanism."
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Bessey of
Readfield, are visiting at Mr.. and
Mrs. e. G. Bailey's.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hussey are
going to Portland the last of the
week for the winter. Their many
friends will miss them.
If all the members of the grange
took as much interest in attending
Grange meetings as a pullet belong
ing to G. w. Hussey did. there would
be no lack of interest. This pullet
roasted on Mr.. Hussey's car and
braved the cold wind and rough
roads with car bouncing around for
one and a quarter miles to the hall.
Meeting of Friends held their
monthly meeting Wednesday. Novem-
Der IS, at the Pond meeting house.
The community was saddened by
the sudden death of Mrs. Willis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
AUGUSTA KIDDIES
AFTER THE FLAG

=
Arthur Soule of the r. w. Soule
Emporium was a tired man Thurs
day night.
All day long, he was counting
votes, for the youngsters or the CITY
were Just piling in the ballots IN the
big flag contest that Is being staged
at the store. At the end OF the uay,
the result showed the Smith school
leading with 1915 votes; North Far,
isb. second with 500; Cony third
with 400 and Lincoln fourth with
325.
Pupils of the city have taken an
unusual interest in this contest as is
evidenced by the following remarks
which were actually heard on the
streets from the loyal kids OF the
different schools:
"Oh boy! but those hay-makers,
North Parish,) made good start,
but you just watch the harrington
when our lumber mill gang gets
working.
.See what our Smith school done
TO them yesterdays regular SKY
rocket 40 to S05 votes, guess tnat
will disturb the sluDber of the VIII
liams kids
1--WE Lincoln scholars don't MAKE
much noise about 1t, but take a Up
from us-we know how to play tne
game, and have votes enough up ouI
sleeve to rock the boat when we se'
ready to dump them"
Say mister! we have hal1 Oh ene
Boy Scout outfit watching your s.olu
70 see who buys furnishings, ana you
hot that st. Mary's will solicit their
votes" ,o,,ad
us off the roof, but we are not uomn
for long, and while they are ruln ni'tt
their heads off in the city, No.ln
Parish will pluck all or the VOLS ,7s ;,
tween Crowtown and Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
UNITY

WEST-George Jones of Etna IL
at the home of his brother, E. NJ.
Jones, who is now very low.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Wiley of Clin-
ton were Sunday guests of M. B.
Waning and family and r. H. Wiley.
Mrs. Charles Fowler, who has
been critically i'll the past week, is
much improved.
Miss Evelyn Waning is Ill with
tonsilitis.
Claude Kelley and family were
guests, Wednesday, of relatives in
Augusta.
Charles Fowler has returned from
a hunting trip to Shirley. He was
called home by the illness of his
wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

field were in town Monday evening
and attended the inspection of the
G. II. Ruggfes Camp.
Mrs. Florence Dority of Sedgewicll
is the guest of Mrs. F. II. Wiggin
for few days.
Eugene Withee and family of New
port, were callers in town, Sunday.
DR.. D. W. Sheldon of Stetson was
a caller in town, Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

way possible in carrying out the
programs for the year. A suggestion
was made with reference to the
adoption of state federation flag and
colors which could be standardized
and used by all local clubs and the
Augusta club was designated by
Miss Weed to work out a design and
submit same to the state convention
to be held in Houlton next May.
The evening was a red letter one in
the annals of the Kennebec County
clubs and everything was done for
the enjoyment of the guests. Mrs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
SIDNEY

WEST-Mrs. William Blaisdell is
much better after serious sickness
and all are hoping she will soon be
out again.
Harold Trip is working at the
WILLOWS" for c. l.. Richardson.
Miss Lena and Master Robert Dud-
ley are much improved in health at
this writing.
Little Henry N. Smith was an all
night guest with his cousin, Thelma
Smith, Tuesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Smith were
dinner guests in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Smith, Sunday.
Miss Anna Mcdonald of Augusta,
who has been caring for Miss Nellie
Cross. left Tuesday and Mrs. Wright
is now caring for her,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
@ !. Civics Class
\ @akes Annual Visit
Y the Post Office

Y Cow n'smoers of the class in Civics
Nh * nigf school have been Wis
'al f1en s post Office to see the sew
i part ~ in active progress,
!kss reoa ~ .neir annual studies. Each
tuction sd a few words of in
ld wara rom Postmaster Arnold.
yer the then personally conducted
eatures building, where various
isons we.a mailing and financial d.
we're freely explained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

We wish to express in this manner
our appreciation and thanks for the
kindly and neighborly assistance of
friends in our recent bereavement.
WILLIS w. WASHBURN
WENDELL C. WASHBURN
THOMAS w. WASHBURN
WILLIS F. WASHBURN
MARY A. WASHBURN
EDITH c. CLIFFORD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

d s,, 4. crawford of the department
tep shaure left Thursday for Bose
Of Nsm e ne will attend a meeting
i esns M" england sheep breeders. 1t
iafnr mat a permanent organ
beeae..' ~ tne interest of the sheep
Win n IN the New England states
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
MERCER

DR.. and Mrs. Perkins of Wilton
were callers, Sunday on Mr.. and Mrs.
True Dunton.
Mrs. Florence Maloon has gone to
Skowhegan to visit friends for few
days, after which she will pass the
winter in Portland
A social time was enjoyed at the
M. E. -vestry Tuesday evening
November II. by a small number,
owing to the bad travelling.
Fred c. Florette is rehearsing some
of the local talent, for drama to be
given some time before Christmas,
for the benefit of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
ETNA

Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Dyer of Carmel
We're callers in town, Sunday.
w. H. Friend returned Sunday from
a hunting trip in Lincoln and vicinity
bringing home a large buck.
Dudley Carter is supplying at the
M. C. Il. R,station in Carmel for
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
Sandy River Grange

"Gentlemens Night" was very
pleasantly passed Saturday evening
at the hall of Sandy River Grange.
The program: Singing by the Grange,
America; Piano solo by Fred
Florette; Reading, Clifford Tibbetts;
Monologue, Ira Bunker; Violin and
piano, Harry Corson and Florette;
History of Mercer, belmont Bunker;
Song, Frank Hartford, Mrs. IngersoI,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
Friend

Friends in town of Joseph 2. Friend
of Bangor and Maude L. Thompson
Of Etna will be interested to learn
of their marriage at 100 P. M, Tues
day by Rev. Ashley Smith at the
Universalist parsonage, in Bangor.
The happy couple left for an extended
trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

Ralph H. Brown, window decor
a+or at the d. w. Adams Co. store
left for Rumford this morning.
where he will decorate the windows
Of the e. X. Day Co. store recently
purchased by d. w. Adams, prepare
tory to the opening which viii take
place next Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
READFIELD

There will be an address by wins
b.. Parsons of the Department OF
Fish and Game at Readfield Grange
Saturday afternoon, Nov 81, The
public is invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

III W. y. Z. Neal, custodian employee of
~rin,s, uerai building, who has been
vtav;ray NJ at the hospital, is i'm
mrd W., , oeing abe to walk about the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
Logical, Anyway

Scene: A Scottish railway station.
Excited woman: Porter, porter! I've
lost my luggage!" "ot
Porter Calmly: "Ah, weel, MN,
then yell no be needin' porter"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

There will be a box social at tne
uewin,s school house on the Church
Hill road, Friday evening. IheTe
will be a free entertainment ana tne
ladies are requested to bring oox
iuncheons. If stormy it Will De
postponed to next Tuesday even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

piano; Reading, Bert Hutchins; Song,
Albert McMahon.; Piano solo, Fred
F'lorette; An oyster supper was
served and fine time reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20
Friday, November 20, 1925.
AUGUSTA

cs aaOert Lacasse and Joseph Nc
s MY ieft for Boston Thursday
MING MING, Where they will attend 1.-THE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

yss;s s Mildred Shea, of the First
IN S ~ Granite bank, went to Bos-
Es.s.u thursday. She will attend the
'ala- fale game on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-20

Mrs. T. B. Friend was a business
caller in Bangor, Tuesday.
Leland White, A. N. Tarbell, Mr..
White and Mr.. Fairbrother of Pitts