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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18
Granite of Stone
Mt. Extends Under
Several States

Atlanta, NOV. II (AHJ-f1OW
come Stone Mountain?
This question, as simple and as
elegant as it may seem, has puzzled
biologists ever since there have
been any biologists to puzzle about
Stone Mountain.
Many elaborate explanations have
been offered for the existence Of the
now famous granite monadnock,
which rises suddenly out Of a SEEM
ingly fertile country around it. The
one most favored is that sometime
along fifty to seventy-five million
years ago, there was an upheaval in
this land, at which time Stone Noun
tain and the Appalachian mountains
and other eastern wonder-rocks We're
thrust up.
But Stone Mountain, on which Is
being carved the Confederate Memo
rial, Is not all just out there in
wideopen DeKalb county. That's
only where 1t shows itself. 1t ex-
tends under most of the remainder
of Georgia and some parts Of South
Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and
Florida.
At the place where Stone Mountain
seems to meet ordinary earth. 1t be-
gins sloping descent into the un-
derneath of Georgia. At Macon
about 100 miles southwest of Stone
Mountain, the granite bedrock is
reached at about 400 feet. DR.. S. W.
McCallie; Georgia state geologist,
says that when the granite is struck
a person might as well stop. because
a drill would go ION to China"
When the mountain came Into
being, it covered probably hun
dred times it's present size, as evil
denced by the numerous outcrops OF
the same rock extending over a belt
several miles in width. At this rate
of shrinkage biologists compute
that in another 100000 years
there will not be any Stone Noun
tain.
At present, Stone Mountain rises
Csc feet above the ground and In
cludes 563 acres of exposed granite
mass. In this mass, there are 7.543,
750,950 cubic feet. There are about
IL cubic feet of granite to the ton
making the boss weigh in the
neighborhood of 62S,645,911 tons.
Since about 1866. Stone Mountain
granite has been used extensively In
building, as we'll as paving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18
Reprieved Slayer
Eager to Start Work
For Life i'm Prison

Concord, N. H., Nov. 17.-(AP)-
George l.. Hause, whose sentence to
death for the murder of Moses Gold
berg, was commuted last night By
the governor and council to life i'm
prisonment, went to work this af
ternoon in the prison chair factory
at his own request. He had pre-
viously eaten dinner at the prisoners
mess for the first time since impris-
onment following his conviction. 1t
had been planned to give Hause a
chance to recover from the strain of
impending execution, but Warden
Charles Clarke granted his plea this
afternoon that he be allowed to go
to work,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18
Killed in Fall
From Hotel Window

Lewiston, Me, Nov. 1S-(AP)-
William Almy, 81, senior member of
the commission firm of Frederick
Almy and Company, 1874 Fourth ave-
nue., New York City, was killed early
today in fall from third floor win
dow of a local hotel. Percy B. Kin
with Almy, said both went to bed at
10 o'clock. He awoke to see Amy
seat himself on the window sill and
suddenly fall. He died soon after
arriving at a hospital. Mr.. Almy
married recently and had just re-
turned from an European trip. 1...
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18
Laments Presidents
View Merchant Marine

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. l7.-(AP)
The apparent intention OF Presl-
dent Coolidge, indicated in press dis
patches from Washington yesterday,
to adopt a merchant marine policy
of one man control Of operation and
liquidation of the merchant fleet
through the president of the Fleet
Corporation under cabinet or white
house supervision. was deplored In
a statement issued today by Freder7
ick /. Thompson, recently resigned
commissioner.
= Mr.. Thompson held that II the
new policy were substituted for the
present. control by a board selected
with partisan and regional consider
alton the result would be concen-
tration of control in the north At
lantic seaboard with ensuing domf-
nation by foreign shipping interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18
e NEWS BRIEFS

Brockton, Mass, Nov. 17.-(AP)-
A three cornered fight for the Re-
publican nomination for mayor to-
day was featured by the defeat of
Mayor William E. Billevante by
Harold d. Brent. Ex-Mayor Mum
ming was unopposed for the Demo-
cratic nomination. Harold A.
Barnes, Republican, lost his fight
for denomination.
Washington, Nov. 17.-(AP)-
High tariff rates were described as
zone of the major impending fac
tors in determining Italy's capacity
to pay its debt to this country in a
statement today by Representative
Hull of Tennessee, former Demo-
cratic national chairman. "Under
the agreement with Italy," he de-
clared, this government will lose
more than $2,500,O00,0OO when COM
pared with the terms of the British
settlement, and more than $1,000
100000 when compared with the
four per cent interest level which
America probably will pay on the
money originally loaned to Italy,"
Norwalk. Conn, Nov. 17.-(AP)-
The condition of Lady Mora Bath
urst, injured in an automobile acct
dent here this morning, was report
ed as slightly improved by Norwalle
Hospital officials tonight. She and
Charles Douglas Jackson, a compan-
ion, were hurt when the machine in
which they were riding crashed into
a stone wall. Lady Bathurst is suf-
fering from chest injuries and was
badly cut by glass about the face
and body. Jackson, who was driv-
ing, also received severe cuts.
Montpelier. VT, Nov. 17.-(AP)-
Acting on the petition brought by
the officials of several municipalities
in Vermont, and as we'll as many
individuals and clubs of the State,
the Vermont public service commits
sion today opened its second days
hearing by listening to a lengthy
statement by Matt B. Jones, presi-
dent of the New England Telephone
and Telegraph Co. in which Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18
Bridgeport Dark
Due to Plant Fire

Bridgeport. Conn.,, Nov. 17.-(AP)
A fire in the central plant of the
United Illuminating Company here
tonight plunged the city into dark
ness. The blaze was in high volt
age box and while the fire was soon
extinguished the city was without
lights for more than an hour.
The stories were guarded by police
men and 10 one was allowed to en-
ter. The theatres were crowded at
the time and the patrons were re-
uuested to leave, no trouble being
reported. The trolley cars obtained
their power from another plant and
were able to continue service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

The members of Mrs. Helen
Crav,s Sunday school class at tne
liehtful birthday surprise party Iasl
night at the home of Miss PhyllIs
and pleasant one and a compls.e
surprise to the guest OF honoT, wiz
supposed it to be only an inlo.a,
meetinf of the class TOT pus
purposes. Mrs. Gray was prsse'
with an ukelele by the Grass Nv
token of their apprecii.,on n;nr
wosA snent in games and music. Re-
f was 1pe were served. A large
and toothsome birthday cake, tne
work of one of the class members
was a special feature. Mrs. Cray
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

Worcester, Mass, Nov. 17.-(AP)
EARLY returns in the municipal
primaries held here today indicate
that Mayor Michael J. O'Hara has
been renominated by the Republi-
cans by a majority of about 5000
over State Senator Christian Nelson.
The Democrats have nominated AL
derman John J. Walsh for mayor.
his vote being more than 3 to ! in
excess of that of his opponent, John
J. Green, on the face of early re-
turns. .-----.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

Tho Board Of Registration of vot-
N viii be In public session in the
CITY Building. November 10, 20, p.
q a and 25 from>9 A. NJ. to / p.
4, from 3 P. NJ. to 5 P. NJ, and
trum ! P. NJ. to 8 P. NJ, for the
purpose Of registering and enrolling
tie names Of voters, and to receive
sdience touching upon the qualifi-
cations Of voters. All voters who are
not Nre Of their enrolment should
appear before the board as by a new
pDvdop Of public laws in 1925 en-
ialments are accomplished by the
hoard Of registration instead OF be-
iaD the city clerk as previous. The
ward y composed of w. r. Gay,
W. Morrell, i. A. Munroe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

gin December 1 and IL on account of
technical difficulties it is not COM
pleted by January 81, only small
units are to remain which will also
be withdrawn by February 20 at the
latest. The measures needful for the
evacuation will Fbe carried out with
the greatest possible speed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

LHe committee appointed at the
recent citizens meeting to investi-
gate thoroughly the needs and costs
for better fire protection for Hallow-
Mayor Tilden as chairman. Several
dinerent lines of investigation are
already under way. Judge Bean who
Is In Portland for the present week
is to obtain first hand information
concerning certain important points
from department official there. Dis
cussion carried on at the first meet
that to proceed intelligently one of
the first steps necessary Is to de-
termine just what the fire insurance
companies carrying insurance risks
here would require in apparatus and
otherwise to make Redistribution
possible and thus open the way to
material reduction in Insurance
rates. Arrangements therefore were
at once made by the committee with
the New England Insurance Under
writer's Association, Boston head
quarters, for Mr.. Caldwell-one of
their expert engineers-to make
complete physical survey of the city
from an insurance and fire protec-
ton standpoint and place before the
the committee his specific recon-
mendations as to changes and addi-
tons to our present fire fighting
equipment necessary to bring to us
an insurance class risk which would
entitle us to a corresponding insur-
ance reduction. Mr.. Caldwell is ex-
pected here this week and two or
three days will probably be required
for the making of the survey and
the general discussion of require
ments. Meanwhile the six commit
tee members are working on the
matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

All members of Granite City
Lodge. X. of P. and all -ojourning
brothers are invited to attend the
meeting of Calanthe Lodge in Angus
ia this evening. Members will please
take the IT'S car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

"Mow can we overcome the spirit
~ 1awIessness is the topic of the
c. e. meeting at the Baptist chapel
This evening. Mr.. w. D. Glipatrlc
will lead the service. We invite the
q ttendance of those who are inter-
ested in the welfare Of our state
and Nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

ma protection Of the nerve CEN
\. 4 me automobile, the electro
u VI acuirment il as important as the
srotsction Of ones own nerves.
Thsn he nerve centers Of your car
- ant Of kilter the car should be
.ss y IA an electrical specialist just
!, Won would go to a nerve special
K L your own nerves were run
Ixu. So advises Bailey's Auto
Tsctricsl Service, Mechanic street.
Az authorized electrical service sta
IN 81 United Motors in this city.
Blilsys service furnishes official fac
iory service on Delco, and Remy
electrical equipment, Klaxon horns,
nd number of other electrical
equipments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

The Methodist choir will meet at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Smith on Winthrop street, Thursday
evening at 7.30 for the regular re-
hearsal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet this afternoon at
2 O'Clock. The ladies are desirous
of good attendance as they intend 10
tack a quilt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

Jones discussed the contracts. He
states that the telephone has never
earned o fair return on its property
in Vermont. The petitioners object
to the increased rate for telephone
service ana ask that the commission
replace them at the former status.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

The matter of a studert council
is being discussed at high school and
such an orge nization may be decided
upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

Miss Julia Dunning of Brunswick
was the guest of her cousin, Mrs.
C. Z. Young, at the parsonage on
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

Mrs. Reuben Weber and Two
children have returned to their nome
in Chesterville after making snort
visit with her sister. Edna Gorooh
and aunt, Mrs. Willis Charles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

The Methodist Ladies' Aid will
meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock at
the church vestry. The MEMBERS
are asked to come prepared to tack
a uIIi1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

Special Communication of Kenne-
bee Lodge, No. 5. r. and A. M. at
$50 Wednesday evening. Work in
+. c. degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

The Louden Hill Community club
will meet Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. Colony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

q Haskell of the Methodist
Dr.. q anke before the Mems Club
Church sr Baptist Church at their
eitn.s SsId Monday evening in the
nssIlns., Nv House, taking as his
ConmnsrT..,s Effects of Mohammadan-
t q and nd presented several illuStra-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

.. viii be a meeting Of the
gas Retail Merchants Associa-
eiiu ~ he City Building at nine
upn = .h;s morning. All merchants
tti0cs ,nsstly urged to attend this
AZ ~. ss as matters of Importance
"a interest to them VIII be con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

MRS: Cleveland, Miss Phyllis Cleye-
!end, Miss Edna Brooks. Miss Goldie
Brooks, Miss Leona Hersom. Miss
Catherine Fish. Miss Reta. Petite
Miss Erlins Hutchinson, Miss Mar.
garet Turner were those present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

Miss Arlene Smith has been con-
fined to her home by illness for the
past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18
WEST GARDINER

., 3 T :. OF buildings owned by the
lumed bn &c estate was entirely con-
lay nnors hre about / o'clock Mon
y unkuomng the origin of the fire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

Assembly at high school this week
will be in charge of the Venture"
staff,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18
HALLOWELL

The H. H. senior class group pic
lures have arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

~. ssw cable for the telephone
Ian. y. was put in place leading to
na.s.irh on Tuesday, but there are
s y, shout $50 phones in Gardiner
y. ~ c,rdolph out of commission due
/. ~ sfects OF the storm. Trouble
. - Says bean working night and
49, !. snca last Thursday and IL moth
- ~ develops the present condi-
~. rjIl Be well in hand by tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

Miss Olive Wescott has returned
to her studies at high school after a
weeks absence, due to illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

~..,.A. dancers from Gardiner
!ossssn,ty will meet at the Gardi-
slu rhine , Club for the second dance
~ \ ~ ~ ssason, The famous Jewett-
clsns lance orchestra combination
C y, ;y,rnish the music, and Johnny
W W. M Nm be at the piano. There
mi y, (. specialties such as always de-
, s% X these popular affairs.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

of the part the voice of the bachelor
frog played in his courtship. |
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

- ..,.ndent A. r. Carter of
sup Vii be the speaker at to-
schools vi, Of the Gardiner Ro-
dCs ms 1 at the Johnson au! house Sc
ladies' rn;sation on Wednesday ev-
thy MH1acemher z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

Haifa, Palestine, Nov. 17.-(AP)
-Sidon, on the Syrian coast, is pull
sating with excitement over the ap-
proach Of the rebel Druse tribesmen,
and DR.. George Ford of New York,
dean of the American missions edu-
cational colony, has appealed to the
American consul for the dispatch
thither from Beirut of an American
destroyer. The French have already
sent gunboat to the port.
Champaign, ILL.,, Nov. 17.-(AP)-
Any contract purporting to bear his
name is a forgery, Harold Red"
Grange, captain of the University Of
Illinois football team, declared to-
day. 1T have not signed contract
for my services and I have never re-
ceived a penny for the use Of my
name," Grange said in denying that
his name is affixed to a contract
binding him to c. C. Pyle, Cham
paign theatre owner. Grange said he
is free to accept any offer made to
him when such action will not affect
his eligibility at the University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

weeks hunting trip at
After 7 ma vicinity, Walter Az
rupldsis diner s returned with a I'VE
ii y s GaaVwe weighing, 49, pounds;
rolit pacn arv of Randolph returned
HGald 4. s1sr point buck, weighing 22l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

Last year the pastors of the Con-
gregatlonal, Methodist, Baptist, and
episcopal churches united in e serv-
ice on thanksgiving Day. A fitting
ana impressive service was held, and
q large audience was in attendance.
Inc pastors of these four churches
nave arranged for similar observ-
ance OF the day this year at the Con-
gregational church, Thursday, Nov.
70, at 1880. Rev. R. H. Moyle will
denver the address, and other pas
tors will have part in the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

Tuesday evening at Alden Saw
yer's on Pleasant street the boys of
Howard Gray's Sunday school class
held its monthly meeting. After a
brief business meeting, the parts for
a comedy entitled "a Disturbance In
the Family were given out as fol-
lows: Mr.. Brown, Edwin Maxwell;
Who Brown, Warren Bagley; Susie
Brown. Carroll Thibodeau; George
Brown, James Fish; Bridget, Donald
Albee; Fireman., Alden Sawyer: Po-
iceman, Clarence Rich; Neighbor,
Clarence Pierce,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

.,t,on as teacher which
me MacDonald has accepted
MS DucIlse ord instead of Augusta as
! IN tuesdays Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18
GARDINER

.ncss Gray OF Bangor Is
w Isa g her cousin. Mrs, A. r.
No usg.ndolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-18

'p' c,.rence Ware and {; children I !.
,frs. Cas een staying at the home
NO nss.s u rs mother, have moved
I Mr. n Nome In Whitefeld.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-01
Florida Draws Spenders
 from Shores of France
lBy Associated Press.l

LONDON, Apr. 3O.-The balmy winter climate of Florida, long lure to Americans from the cold northern states, has begun to draw wealthy Britons away from their sunny but chilly coves along the Riviera.
 The winter just ended saw hund reds of leisured Londoners cross the Atlantic to get away from the fogs and rain of their gray and gloomy capital Formerly only few score Englishmen took the time and trou- ble to discover the sunshine of the West Indies and Florida. The steam ship companies have begun to trum- pet the attractions of both, and ex- pect increasing numbers of tourists to cross the Atlantic next winter in search of bright skies and soft south ern breezes.
 Those who have tried the trip bring back tempting tales of their ex- perienceS. One relishes a winter swim in the gulf, they say, whereas along the Riviera winter-time dips in the Mediterranean are taken only by the younger and brawnier visitors.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-01
Brocco and Egg At Odds,
 Sign Armistice for Race

PARIS, Apr. 30.-During the last six-day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden, New York, the veter- ans, Maurice Brocco and Oscar Egg, collaborated to give a fine exhibition of team work. It has been learned that the two, although paired for the race, have not been on good terms and have not spoken to each other for several years. They rode under the terms of an armistice extending over period of the race, during which the only words exchanged re- lated to the contest.
 Silent hostilities were resumed at the conclusion of the race and, while they returned to Europe on the same steamship, neither recognized the other during the voyage When reser. vations were being made Brocco is said to have told the steamship az. ent: Place me anywhere in the boat as long as I am far enough away from Egg This last week of Egg will do be for a lifetime"
Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-01
Old Time Tea Plants
 Now Used for Hedges

SUMMERVILLE, $. C., Apr. 30.- Hundreds of old tea plants, gathered from over the world during the time when tea growing in the United States was profitable industry, have grown to the size of small trees and are now being transplanted here for landscape purposes.
 Before the Chinese tea growers dis covered that they could produce the leaf and market it in the United States at a greater profit than the American growers, the cultivation of tea was done at financial profit in this section.
 Dr. Charles U. Shepard, once owner
Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-01
Boys of Rome to Frohc
 In Baths and Fairgrounds
(By Associated Press. )

By Associated freSSD
 ROME, Apr. 30.-Thousands of poor Roman children soon will be reaping the benefits of playgrounds and shower baths in true American upto-dateness. These benefits have been made possible by the Knights of Columbus who, in response to a request from Pope Plus XII, are spending s1,0O0,OOO on a charity prof ect that Rome might otherwise never have heard of
 The project started soon after a delegation of Knights came to Rome shortly after the war. At that time the Pope told them their wonderful work during the war had particularly qualified them for carrying out a much-needed charity project for the benefit of thousands of Roman urch-
Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-01

ins who have never known the mean ing of the word bath or organized exercise.
 Five general recreation centers in various parts of the city are included in the project, and all will be ready for organized games this spring and summer They are equipped with modern American gymnasium appara- tus, and all have spacious outdoor playgrounds for football, running tracks, tennis courts, basketball fields, handball courts, and other games. Most of the centers have at tractive club houses, with gymnasi- ums for both boys and girls, reading rooms, chapels, shower baths, in fact, everything to delight any youngster, rich or poor
 These centers will be open to any and every child who wants to make use of them; no distinctions will be made.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-01

of one of the largest tea plantations, who died in 1915, became interested in the industry after his arrival here from Connecticut many years ago. He collected plants from China and Jap an and began scientific experimenta- tion with them. Many of the trees on the Shepard plantation will be dug up for use in borders, and other landscape effects.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-01
MEMORIAL DAY ON SATURDAY

Memorial Day will come on Satur- day this year. It is reported the local post of the American Legion assisted by the Auxiliary will have charge of the ceremonies
Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-01

American Legion Auxiliary May Day Dance, Friday, May l, 1925 Admis- sion soc each, l. o. o. F. Hal St.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-05-01

Join the Chamber of Commerce.