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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
Shepherd, Accused
Of Typhoid Murder,
will Take Stand

Chicago, June 19.-(AP)-The de-
Tense of William ID. Shepherd began
presenting its case today with the ex-
pressed intention to climax It Monday
with the testimony OF the defendant
himself.
Four defense witnesses were called
before the court session was curtailed
by an early adjournment to permit the
trial Judge, Thomas ]. Lynch, to at
tend meeting of the Cook county
Judges, at which he was elected chief
Justice.
The state rested it's case shortly
after noon with the completion of
cross-examination Of Charles C. Fai-
man. His testimony that he gave
Shepherd three test tubes filled with
typhoid bacilli, desired for the murder
of William Nelson McClintock, Shop
herds millionaire foster son, was re-
lied upon to establish the corpus de-
licti.
Faiman upon cross-examination ad-
mitted he was mixed up" in the nu-
merous statements he had made in
volving Shepherd. admitting he had
made numerous false statements, that
he ran diploma MILL" that he posed
as a doctor in the management Of the
National University of Sciences tand
was laughed at generally by jury and
spectators when the defense followed
up its announced intention to make
him appear too ludicrous for belief.
At the end, however, he had not re-
tracted any of the discriminating state-
ments involving Shepherd.
Because of that the defense rushed
ahead with the beginning of its testi-
mony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
CHURCH NOTICES

First Church Of Christ. Scientist:
Services at 10.45: subject Of lesson
sermon, as the Universe, Including
Man, Evolved from Atomic ForceE'
testimonial meeting at 7.30 p. M.
wednesday. Reading room at the
church open to the public Wedneseaay
Of authorized Christian Science liter
allure. c,.;,,,r.
1890. worship and sermon; special mu-
sic: solo, Miss Marion Greenlaw; !.60'
Sunday school; p. NJ, Juniors; +.
NJ, Christian Endeavor: z F.; NJ, Sc ser !,
mon. Mid-week services WEDNESDAY
a' St Andrews. Pittston: Evening
PRAYER and sermon at 2 o'clock.
Christ church (second Sunday after
Trinity: Holy communion, 100; morn
ing prayer, 1890: church school, III
iunior Bible class, 1915; Young Peo-
pie's Fellowship, p. M. Choir prac-
tice Thursday at 7.30 P. M.
Highland Avenue Methodist Episc,o,-
pal church. Rev. Horace y. Hasksi,,
B. D.: 1890 A. M. public worship
SUNDAY school: els P. NJ, Epwortl1
League; Z P. NJ, worship with sermon
nv pastor. Wednesday evening at Lon
devotional meeting. DR.: HaskeIl
breaches at East Pittston at ESQ T. M
Sunday.
Langdon Quinby, y. D.: At the WIN
ices Of worship and study, with sermon
by the pastor at 1890; Sunday school
a. 1Iniversa1ist, Rev. Milo G. Folsom
1890. worship and Children's Day ex-
ercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
CHURCH NOTICES

Saint Matthew's church, Rev. Rush
w. D. Smith rector (second Sunday
after Trinity: Holy communion,
A. NJ; holy eucharist and sermon,
1890 A. M.
Old South Congregational, Rev. w.
p. Bradford: Morning worship at
1890 with sermon by Rev. Mr.. ENERGY
of the Christian Civic League of
Maine: Sunday school at 11.45; super
intendent, Miss Lou Buker.
Middle Street Methodist church,
Rev. Richard H. Moyle pastor: 1890,
morning worship; subject, est. Johns
Testimony to God" Masons and East
ern Star to be present. 11.45, Sunday
school; 6.15, Epworth League; Z p. M,
prayer and praise service; subject,
",The Power of Habit" Wednesday
evening at 7.30, prayer service.
First Baptist, Rev. c. E. Young
1890, sermon, 1.-THE God OF the Hills
a message for the summer time; 11.45.
Sunday school; $50, meeting. of the
juniors: Z. praise and worship. 7.30
P. M. Wednesday, young peoples serv-
ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
NORTH ANSON

Mt. Bigelow chapter, o. E. S., held
a special meeting in Fraternity hall
Tuesday evening for the purpose Of
observing Past Matrons' night. A
supper consisting of mashed potatoes.
cold meat. salads, hot rolls. cake and
coffee was served at o'clock. In
the evening the degree was conferred
on two candidates by the Past Mat
ons. After the comforting of the de-
gree a short program was given and
the floral work the wheel of Friend
ship was presented by the regular
officers of the chapter. At this time
each of the past matrons were pre-
sented with the past matron's jewel.
This meeting was the last for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
Baptist c. E. S. Meets Sunday

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the First Baptist church will meet
Sunday evening at 6 o'clock in the
vestry Of the church. A special
program has been arranged and q
Railroad meeting is to be held. The
members are asked to be present
promptly on the hour and to bring
their tickets. Those who have not
as yet received tickets are asked to
come as the tickets are free to
everyone, the expense to be borne
by the social committee. The fol-
lowing places are to be invited.
Praise Station, Power House, Look
out Mountain, North View and a
number of other places. Every one
is welcome to come If they are pres
emit at 6 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
ADJUSTMENTS

Johnny Hines in "Ths craekerjaek"
1t Johnson Opera House Today
Just for q change from the wes-
terms we are showing inimitable
Johnny Hines in q picture that has
more laughs than any he has ever
featured--and that sure is going
some. Even his previous comedy
drama 1.-THE Early Bird" has been
outclassed so If you hear one contin-
ual round Of laughter tonight on Wa
ter street, rest assured that Johnny
Hines Is doing the entertaining at
the johnson Opera House. The last
showing will not be screened till S.4o
plenty of time to do your shopping
and then drop in for the fun, for It's
fast and furious.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
kines' Daughters Hold Meeting

The Kings Daughters Of Joice and
ppittston held their regular meeting
sThursday afternoon at the home OF
!, Miss Hattie Shea. There was q
large attendance and the meeting
d proved q most interesting and enjoy.
fable one. A number of important
matters were discussed, among them
being plans for the holding Of an en-
to be held in the near
future. At the close Of the business
! meeting Miss Shea. assisted by ne.
sister. Mrs. Victoria Horne, served
ssdelicious refreshments Of Ice cream
I and cake. The next meeting Will be
held Thursday, June rs. at the home
!. Of Mrs. Nellie Preble, and will be an
Vail day meeting. As important plans
\ win Be made for the coming enter
tainment, 1t IL hoped that all mem
4 bers may be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
Report of Garry On Club

The report of the activities of the
Carry On Club of the First Baptist
church was inadvertently omitted
from the list Of organizations of the
Woman's Philanthropic Union. This
society has membership Of u, %
Of which are active members. Seven
new members have been taken In
during the year. Twenty-Five meet
ings have been held, and $95.08 paid
out which includes $25 toward coal;
$40 toward the expense of the
church and books for Sunday school,
tables to be used in the Sunday
school and expenses for sending a
girl to the c. E. Summer school at
Ocean Park. The amount in the
treasury to date is $45.57.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

was served by the woman's associa'
ton and the Ladies' Aid. Among me
speakers of the evening were ROLAND
T. Patten of the Independent Report
err and Arthur Head Of the State !.
M. c. a. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. William HolbrooL
went to Boston, Tuesday, for . ies
days. Arthur Ella is taking Mr. nv,,
brooks place as rurual delivery n'aA
during his absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

summer. The next meeting will be
the first Monday in September.
Mabel Dow and Alma Berry have
gone to Round Mountain to work for
the summer. Mabel Fowler to Kun
somore camps at Lake Embden; and
Kate Hartwell to Tozier camps al
Oakland.
The Father and Son banquet held
Wednesday evening in the Commun-
ity rooms was a very enjoyable event
for all who attended. The banquet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Sarah Augusta (Swift) Hartman,
widow Of Herbert A. Hartman. died
at her home on Spring street Friday
afternoon, after long illness caus-
ing a general breaking down, ending
with a shock.
She was the daughter Of Jackson
and Mary Swift, and was born on
Brunswick road in this city. In 1871
she married Herbert A. Hartman OF
this city, and has lived on Spring
street since. Her husband cied IN
1920. She is survived by one son,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
NATIONAL HOME.

Officer Of the day, Capt. Charles
A. Dunno.
The baseball game for Sunday will
be with a fast nine from Bath.
Louis Shanbo Of Au Sable Forks,
N. Y, late Co. NJ, 46 U. s. Inf, has
reported for admission.
Chandler g. Lynch, of Providence,
late 9th Co., U. S. Coast Art, has
been transferred here from the
Southern Branch.
The returns from passes Friday
were James F. Brotherston from
Lynn, Clarence F. Kenney from Bos-
ton and Marcellus Kidder from
Boothbay.
The returns from furloughs Fri
day were Thomas Roy from Stokes
Center. Ca. and Alfred H. Strang-
man from Lynn.
Mrs. "A. w. Fuller and party of
friends motored Friday to Tenants
Harbor for few hours call on rela-
tives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

"The Practical Use Of Peddlers" Is
the title Of the second comedy to be
given in the vestry of the Methodist
church on June 20. The cast includes
Nina Smith Lamb as Mrs. Wheeler,
Won Weston as Pete. Carroll Gray as
the Peddler and Harvard Gray the
Minister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

], Warren Jones leaves this morning
for Chicago Where he will attend the
session of the Supreme Lodge, A. O.
U. w. The shareholders of the Loan
and Building Association will pay
their dues to Mrs. Fl. G.. Turner at the
savings bank while he is away. nr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

The Durant Motor Co., has leased
the lower floor of the Gardiner Press
Co. Building on Water street and
will renovate the property prepare
tory to placing there a modern gar
age. This will make excellent show
rooms and working quarters for Star
and Durant cars ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Thomas Gallagher, Jr., rescued Rob-
ert Mitten from drowning Friday
morning while swimming near the
Hamilton coal wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

S Ensemble suits, summer SILK
dresses ana millinery, sweaters. and
4 first door specials are among the Of
sferin9s 1t the D. w. Adams Co. Read
their offers for today. It will be well
worth your trouble.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Linwood M. Hartman, and e brother,
George s. Swift of Gardiner.
The funeral will be held Monday
afternoon at o'clock, from her late
residence, 20 Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Master George Edward varney, Jr..
leaves Sunday for Auburn to pass the
summer with his father, George E..
Varney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Kennebec Central Sunday train
seryice to Togus: Leave Randolph
T,40 P. M. Bali game ESQ. Return
ing leave National Home sos p. M:
may15-16, fri-sattf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Mrs. Ernest Scammon and daughter
Geraldine will leave for Rumford next
week to join Mr.. Scammon. who is
employed there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

The Spring Street Juniors defeat
ed Donald Stones team at Quimby
field Friday morning by the score
1911. The battery for Stones team
was Smith and Andrews and for the
winners, Turcott and Maloney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Mr.. andDMrs. Floyd Bachelor and
daughter have moved from IL Central
street to their home at III Second
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Miss Frances Fuller Is employed Mt
the G. B. Warner store during the
summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

The employees of the H. P. Clear
water Co. go to Tacoma this morn
ing Tor a field day. A shore dinner
will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Arthur Russell of Minneapolis is
the guest of his sister, Mrs. Emma
Russell,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Granite City Cafe on the corner of
Academy and Water streets is re-
ceiving q coat of paint. Weber &,
Dupont is doing the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Mrs. A. G. Billings of Bay City.
Mich, Is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. E. q,
Billings on the Litchfield road, Halo
we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Mrs. Florence Boston and Mrs.
Bert ICsponnette leave today for
Portland where they will meet Miss
Leona Esponnette who has been
teaching school in Pawtucket, r. l.,
the past year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Mrs. Walter Houghton Of New
York City is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Carey, Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Oscar Bigelow and Kenneth Pelke.
have gone to Old. orchard for the sum
mer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Miss Patricia Hanley, who has
been attending school in Boston has
returned to her home on Lincoln
Avenue for the summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Furnished cottage for rent at
Pleasant Pond for July and August.
Apply Mrs. p. w. Means, South Gar
fdifer. jn1Sd3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

- Dance at French's Corner every
r Saturday evening. Bachelor or
chestra, -Sattf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Is Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin McMaster
land Mrs. william Ruska attended
the graduation exercises Of the lat
ter's daughter, Miss Hadelyn Ruska
mt Pennington Normal School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Funeral services for George N. IT.
tus viii be held from his late home, 10
Page street. this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Miss Mary CALI leaves today for
Rangeley, where she will pass the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Increased disorders in Chung King
were reported to the state depart,
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Mrs. Norman Gray has been called
to Rockland by the illness Of rela-
tiveS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Mrs. Thomas Cuddy of Boston Is
visiting at the home of her mother,
! Mrs. Elizabeth Carey. on Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Miss Alice Mentally ia passing two
weeks vacation in Baltimore, Mo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mayors left
Friday afternoon for a two weeks
visit to Chicago, where Mr.. Mayors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
See Thursdays Journal for items and
George B. Warner

goes as delegate ITO the Supreme
Lodge of Modern Woodmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Maurice Hayes was a visitor In Som
erville, Me-, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
,ocA, NOTICE

LOCAL NOTICE
!. Dance at Gray's hall, Coopers' Mills
s.every Monday night, under new
management: Tozier's orchestra.
3n2O-22s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Miss Gertrude Dearbon Of Oak
Bluffs, Mass, formerly of this city,
is visiting relatives for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Lerette and
child and Henry Lerette have gone
to Miami, Fla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. William Troy have
gone to Guilford after a short visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: IL Main Avenue Telephone jew
omee hours . A. H. - P. M.-saturday A. NJ 70 Y n.

Knockers and sporting toys are
featured today at F. s. Smith and
Co. See ad for particulars.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Harry waldron has returned from
passing a few days in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Mr. and Mrs Judson Currier will
pass the week end with relatives in
Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

James O'Brien is visiting relatives
In WELLINGTON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Miss Thelma Olsen is the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. Bernard Burns, in
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

= Chester Albee of the Central
Maine Power Co. construction crew
stationed ut Lewiston is home for
q short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Miss Dorothy Goodrich of Auburn
is passing few days with her
mother, Mrs. A. F. Goodrich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

: The Kings Daughters Of Joice
and Pittston will hold a food sale
int Harmon's Market today, beginn-.
lng ct IL A. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

i Read the ad Of the Community
cooperative Store for special
prices on eatables for the weekend.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

3 orders taken for cut flowers and
set pieces at short notice Mrs. w.
r. Snow. s Middle street, Randolph.
Tel. 165-M. june9eodtr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

The Cash Market Co. has fine
display Of meats, fish, and green
etuffs In their windows today. See
I'd for prices.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Labor department officials continu-
ed attempts to settle the plasterers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Additional Gardiner news and adj
will b found on Page Five OF this
issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
HALLOWELL

Mrs. Clinton Abbott Is clerkins a
the H. G. Merrick store In Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Mrs. L. H. Powers is visiting
friends in Bridgton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20

Hearings on the Nickel Plate mer-
ger were continued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
The Dayin Washington

Senator LaFollette's body left for
Madison, Wis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-20
Saturday and Sunday Concerts

Saturday and Sunday Concerts
March-"The Templar" -. Beilstein
Overture-"Jolly Fellows" -. Suppe
1.-TWO Little Bulifinches' 80. King
(Picollo and clarinet duet by Messrs.
Winston and Barrett)
Selection from Tannhouser" Wagner
Fox Trot-"After All" 49,. Roberts
Fantasia-"Old Folks at Home"
s.ss........ ............. ROBERTS
Evening star., 1925-02-10

reckon, or IL he reckoned at all he
slipped in his calculations.
For a long time there has been a
controversy In New York over the
transportation question. More trac-
tion lines. surface or subway, have
been urgently needed. There Is a rapid
transit commission. and ,the mayor in
powers The commission and the
mayor have been at loggerheads over
the question of new subway lines, the
commission proposing and the mayor
opposing the plans. Finally the situa-
tion became so tense that the mayor
had to act, and he acted by bringing
charges against the transit commits
sioners and asking the governor to re-
move them from Office. Instead Of re-
moving them the governor appointed
a Judge Of the Supreme Court of the
State to investigate the question. JUS
tice McAvoy has been sitting for sew
eral weeks In this work, and now has
rendered Judgment. Instead Of finding
Of negligence and error he arraigns
the mayor for vacillation and obstruc-
ton, and places upon him the chief
blame for the present situation.
Having invoked the governors
power in the premises. Mayor Hylan
must abide by the governor decision,
and the State executive is likely to
take the advice of the jurist whom he
appointed to investigate the matter.
The mayor would seem to be hoist by
his own petard. Whether the echoes
Of the explosion will persist until No
vember is q question. New York is
not blessed with a long memory on
things political. But unless the mayor
can contrive to shift the blame which
now is fastened upon him by Judge
McAvoy's report he will find the
crowded transportation lines a most
difficult obstacle to overcome in the
mayoralty race.
Evening star., 1925-02-10

some tales out of school, that scan-
dalized flnanciers. some true. and some
perhaps only partly true. His con-
tributior to the literature OF finance
was probably helpful. 1t undoubtedly
led to some reforms. But 1t did not
help him. Though he had some sue
cesses after that. his definite decline
began with the publication. Many
think that he was punished by the
financial Interests" that he attacked
In his disclosures. AT any rate, save
for a few brief reappearances in the
public eye. he lapsed into unimpor-
tance.
1t was a pity that Lawson's keen
financial sense was not applied to
large constructive works. He could
have become great power for the de-
velopment of Americas industrial re-
sources. But he remained a specula-
tor, gambler, an adventurer in
finance. Yet he fought for life against
disease that was almost surely
mortal with a characteristic tenacity
that was inspired by the wish to re-
turn to the scene Of his activities and
demonstrate anew his capacity. He
would not surrender, displaying the
same spirit in his physical misfortunes
that he manifested during the long
series of adversities alternating with
success. A remarkable man, who
wasted his talents.
Evening star., 1925-02-10
Call for Sidewalk Cleaning.
call has been I

call has been made to citizens by
a District official that they turn the
hose on. the sidewalk before the home
and help in the big work of cleaning
up the city. The supervisor of city
refuse says that his force is doing the
best it can with four flushing tanks to
clear the roads and streets of dirt
left by the melted snow. The flushing
tanks are working day and night. Citi-
zens did pretty well in cleaning snow
and ice from the sidewalks in front Of
their homes, but along many streets
are patches of sidewalk not up to the
Washington standard OF cleanliness.
Some householders have brought out
the garden hose and washed the pave
ment with filtered drinking water
without waiting for an official invita-
ton. A heavy rain would help the
situation. and although light ran fell
last night and this morning, and the
sky promises rain at this time, miles
Of sidewalk are dark, dirty and sticky.
The weather forecast is for rain to-
morrow. but the garden hose put into
play today would do good work in
cleaning up the town.