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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30
Tuesdays Snow Gave
Shoyellers Work

Although Tuesdays snowfall was
NOT in any sense heavy, the street
department found measure Of en-
uloyment for several men in the re-
noyal of snow from Main street yes
.srday. Hoary old Winter, generally
accredited as being both bold and
bluff, has shown himself thus far
10 be the possessor of the latter
quality to a degree that seems near
" to exclude the former. But If
Mark Twain was right in his hu-
morous appraisal of New England
weather, we may expect most any,
thing to pop from the welkin at any
moment. People in this vicinity,
however, are duly appreciative Of the
weather. mans clemency, and are
perfectly willing to allow Mr.. Boreas
10 procrastinate still further in the
delivery of his tooth-edged billiards..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30
Hare and Hound
Chase by Boys Club
Was Cancelled

Because of the inability of Athletic
Director Bernhard to accompany
them the youngsters of the Water
vile Boys club who were scheduled
for a hare and ound chase yesterday
found it necessary to fall back on a
ski hike to Beef Steak grove. This
for the reason that the boys were not
sufficiently familiar with the chase
originally planned to go ahead with
it alone. However, their enthusiasm
suffered no serious collapse, and with
young Jackins at the head they left
the club house in great spirit. Ar
irving at the grove, hot dogs galore
suffered martyrdom to the Unsuitable
appetites whetted to a keen edge by
the brisk tramp in the clear morning
air. And the hot dogs were duly en-
balmed in rich hot cocoa prepared
on the spot.
After luncheon the lads were join
ed by Mr.. Bernhardt. who finds it
difficult to De away from them for
any length of time. and picking out
some of the most precipitous hills a
series Of ski contests were started
that kept the Juvenile pulse beating
at a lively rat for some time. The
mixers returned about two o'clock in
the afternoon, all voting it corking
time.
The mems gymnasium class at the
club is, developing a degree of en-
thusiasm that promises well for its
success. The floor of the gym last
evening was swell dotted with the
forms of business and professional
men who were taking great delight in
real physical exertion which Director
Bernhard guarantees will bring
about shifting of surplus physical
bulk from the waist line to the chest
line. The medicine ball is helping to
do this, and various other devices and
games that build muscle and health
One member of the class said he lit
tie dreamed that so much benefit
could be derived from these hour
turns in the gym stating that he al
felt HE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

,.,sarsals for The Arrival of
49, hy members Of the C. c. I.
Fanatic sa Club are fast showing the
n TETS Of practice plus perseverance.
'a', n,av very clever one, is to
! ,roSuced January Dist and the
W. fact that it is a Coburn pre-
.'..lation gives full assurance of ul-
80 success. The cast is a good
a =. MANY of those taking part hav-
s w. had previous experience in anna
.,ur theatricals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30
Soldiers A. w. o. L.
From Fl. Williams
Surrender to Police

Sylvio Cyr and Joseph Brown,
away without leare from Fort Will
Ii ms yesterday g the. es up
to the local police. evidently deciding
that 1t would be better policy to go
back at this time rather than a little
later. The men have homes in Carl
bou, and were on their way there
when they changed their minds.
Deputy Marshal Thibodeau took them
back to Portland yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30
Holiday Mail
Keeps Local Postal
Force Very Busy

The local postoffice is still doing
rushing business, albeit Christmas
has slipped into the cavernous nav
q the past, Long lines, bf men
and women were in evidence yester-
day at the various windows, and es-
pecially at the stamp window. Few
T parcels perhaps than last week,
but deluge of New Years greeting
mail directed to every conceivable
part Of the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30
S25 A MINUTE
fcontinued from PAGE One)

commercial cables and radio COM
panies for telegraph messages.
A person with the Yankee drawi'
however, speaking as little. say, as
200 words in his allotted time would
be assessed 81 IL cents q word,
which indicates at least to any eco
nomical mind. that the Yankee drawl
is doomed.
AS to the academic people who can
speak only In words Of many syllable
they had best stick to cable and radio
telegraph companies to which a Word
is a word and not a period Of time.
Besides the fact that a fast-talkeT
will be able to save money on the
new radio telephone the speed OF
communication will Of course be
greatly increased.
Officials of the American Company
said today the success Of commercial
radio telephony seems to be assured
from scientific standpoint, II the con-
slant experiments that have been
Saturday and Sunday of each week
for many months count for anything
The service permits two way con-
yersation between London and New
York and only one circuit at time
may be in operation.
Radio engineers say the public will
find that the human voice coming
over land lines and radio will sound
as clearly as the average land line
connection. There are variations
due to static but the voice is always
audible.
Experimentation is under way to
extend the new service to points out
side of New York and London but
the commercial success of the New
the New York London service win in
large measure determine what ex-
tension Of transatlantic telephone
communication will be made
Atmospheric conditions permitting
the new service will obtain between
$50 A. NJ, and p. NJ, New York
time or from 1.S0 P. M, and P NJ,
London time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30
Formal Entertainment
By Bridge Club

The Evening Bridge Club last eve
ming held formal entertainment and
dance at Elks hall which gave pleas
ure to nearly so attending couples
Ihe program was in charge of Mxa
Cimbollek, whose efficient manage
ment of affairs of this nature is as
surance that everything will go on
smoothly. Features of the evening
were novelty dances which were well
received. Music for the occasion was
furnished by Lee Warren and his
Collegian orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30
Country Club
To Meet Friday

The Waterville Country Club will
-,set next Friday evening in the
rsstrv OF the Universalist church. A
.svered dish supper will be served,
Mlowed by a well selected program
n entertainment, the committee for
rhich Is headed by Mrs. F. J. Ar
aid This will be followed by q
mart business meeting and a social
hnnr Of whist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30
CORNVULE

Belle Collins visited at her grand
parents Christmas.
Nj. and Mrs. G. r. French passed
Christmas at the home of his daugh-
ter. Miss Birdina Conant
Perry Kelley of Harmony passed
Christmas with his daughter Eva
The officers of Wesserunsett Grange,
will be installed New Years eve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

N. Club enjoyed fine COW
M S;sh supper last evening at the
tsa ~ Mrs. Clyde Judkins of Pros
noae erect. Following the supper a
T rs. tree and party was held
IN proved a very pleasant and
sa ..as,ing part Of the evenings pro-
o.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30
WATERVlLLE LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE LAT MAIN ST. rELEpHoNE wATrRvn, > aoo
TELEPHONE WATERVuLE 500

The marriage intentions OF Phil.
lip H. Morrisette of 8 Temple street
and Miss Marie Antoinette Bourroin
OF "a Summer street, both of this
city, have been filed in the office of
the city clerk, -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

Mayor Herbert c. Libby's public
speaking class met last evening at
the Elmwood hotel with nearly n
full attendance. Many were called
on to express themselves before the
class, ever under the watchful crit
tcism Of the instructor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

The remains of Gilbert L. HUFF,
who died at a local hospital at the
age OF Il years. were yesterday sent
to Bingham. Me-. his home, for.
burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

l. Q. O. F. held a meeting last
evening in their hall, electing officers
for the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

Inc Ladies' Auxiliary of Post or
nee Employees met last evening with
Mrs. Charles L. Jones, z West street.
wnere. q pleasing program was car
ried out in connection with tha
Christmas party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

-. House: Wed. and Thurs,
opstoa 40 "The Old Soak" with Jean
pee. III and June Marlowe; George
HeIsas In 1.-THE Timid Terror; a
0hs,~ scream. "A Wild Roomer":
ecfi.u Hood and his orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30
,urArER ATTRACTIONS

,..s rheater: Thurs. and Fri.
Haianess :, Florence Vidor In THE
pee. Sin" Vera Reynolds In
Popas,rS' BUSINESS" latest news reel
RISE ssmedy; AL Drouin at the Wur-'
''..or organ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30
FLASHES OF LIFE
ASSOCIATED Press Wire}

New York.-How to be happy, by
President Coolidge: I'VE get happi-
ness from doing our duty, further
happiness from doing a little more
than is necessary and from doing
things as near right as We can"
From a New Years message. to Boy
and Girl Scouts. .a-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

Chicago.-Things are getting bet
ter. There have been only 35 muir
ders here this year. Last year there
were 394.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

New York.-An optimist might find
consolation in the number of -pessi-
mists. The Times says that 20 per-
sons representing a cross section Of
the financial community were. asked
whether they were bulls or bears OF
1927 and IS said they were bears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

London. - Rupert William John
Clark, seven, is a barenet worth So
100000, having inherited the title and
fortune through the death of his faith
er. His great-grandfather, a London
butcher, went to Australia and made
money in real estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

Chicago.-Nearly $4,000 has been
spent in taxicab fares by Mrs. Ernest
H. Kelly, q Cherokee Indian, 1t is
averred by her husband, also
Cherokee and superintendent OF the
Cubs park. He wants divorce but
the courts won't let him have It In
stead, his wife was advised to sue
for separation. -"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

T a $ ter, Eng. - Four-year-old,
George Lascelles. son of Princess Ma
~. Is a full-fedged foxhunter. He
became so by a ceremony in which the
blood Of fox was smeared on his face.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-30

Washington.-An Indian should be
able to cross the boundary between
the United States and Canada as
freely as his forefathers, in the opin-
ion of the council Of the Six Nations
and it is going to take the matter to
Uncle Sans courts in an effort to
prevent deportation of \ Quebec
IroouOia
Evening star., 1926-03-05
Junior Women s

"GRO NUPS."
New tan calf or pat
ent leather D'Orsav
Step lns' pump
with leather b o W.
Splendid fitting, SUI
perior S h oe S for
growing girls. 21A
to 6, S..
Evening star., 1926-03-05
MUSEUM IN TOLEDO
GIVEN Sl4,0DO,0DO
viii of E. D. .Libbey Makes 1t
One of Most Heavily En-
doWed in u. S.

BY the Associated Press
TOLEDO. Ohio, March 5.-The To-
ledo Museum of Art becomes one of
the most heavily endowed institutions
IN America through the will of the late
Edward Drummond Libbey, multi-mil-
,ionaire glass manufacturer. which
sets up perpetual endowment funds
estimated at S14, 900 600. Appraisal of
his estate, filed yesterday, sets $21,-
7l4.0S7.24 as the total value of his
property.
The Museum of Art is to receive 81
$50. 900 in specific bequestS, of which
81 000, 900 is a general endowment.
s coo 900 for an art school S1.000.OO0
for a memorial hall and 100000 each
for endowment to maintain the TWO
museum adjuncts.
Relatives and friends were granted
So 500 600. and 81 400 900 was left to
Harity, libraries, scholarship fund and
executors fees.
This leaves a residual estate of $12,
02f.0S7 which goes to the trustees
and the Ohio Savings Bank and Trust
so. as Il perpetual endowment for the
Museum Of Art.
Not more than so per cent thereof is
to be spent in the payment of the
cost and expense of maintaining its
building, and the remainder will be
used for the purchase of paintings
ana other works of art for public eX-
hibition.
Evening star., 1926-03-05

ed shore, in water not deep enough
to reach the captains pilot house
prison.
The tug collided with the freighter
Cornish from Boston and she was
slowed about so violently that her
pilot house door was jammed. Capt
Billings received his injuries when he
was thrown against the wall OF the
pilot house.
Disregarding offers Of aid from
the Cornish he signaled full speed
ahead. Managing the wheel with
his left hand and right knee he head
for shore. The crew clambered to a
nearby wharf as two policemen eX-
tricated the captain from the pilot
house and took him to a hospital.
Evening star., 1926-03-05
BAN ON FRATERNITIES
LIFTED IN MISSISSIPPI
Governor Indicates He Will Sign
Bill Re-admitting Greek-Letter
Bodies to State Colleges.

By the Associated Press
JACKSON, Miss, March 5.-Out-
lawed for II years by State law,
Greek letter fraternities are to again
enter State colleges in Mississippi
The House of Representatives yes
terday passed the Senate bill repeal
ing the exclusion act of 1912 and per
mitting these organizations to be
formed with the consent of faculties
of the schools.
Gov. Henry l.. Whitfield indicated
that he would sign the bill.
Greekletter fraternities were ban
ned from State-supported educational
institutions of Mississippi in 1912
under a bill introduced in the Senate
by former Gov. Lee NJ. Russell, then
a member of that body from Lafay-
cite County.
Evening star., 1926-03-05
ASK HIGHER WAGE.

CHICAGO, March CP).-Dining
car walters and cooks of the South
ern Pacific Railroad yesterday pre-
sented plea for a 10 to 15 per cent
wage increase TO the Federal Railroad
Labor Board. William Mcfarland,
president Of the Dining Car Cooks
and Walters Union, said in enter
mg the plea that tips are not as
remumerative as heretofore. He in
timated that the union will make
decision in the case basis for general
NEGOTIATIONS for dining car employees
Evening star., 1926-03-05
Handcuffed Youths
Forced to Walk to
Jail After Joy-Ride

By the Associated Press.
Handcuffed together, William
Lyon, II, and Andrew Miller IA,
Wednesday night by J. w.
Grimes, 60, who accused them of
stealing his automobile Grimes
marched the boys into Salina, and
the procession proceeded on foot
through the city to the Jail.
When the car was stolen, Grimes
requested that he be deputized
and allowed to compel the often
ders to walk back from wherever
they might be found. The request
was granted.
Evening star., 1926-03-05
SEA CAPTAIN WINS FIGHT,
SAVES HIMSELF AND CREW
With Broken Arm and Shoulder,
Imprisoned in Pilot House, Steers
Sinking Tug Ashore.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK. March 5.-Oblivious
of broken arm and shoulder, and
imprisoned in his p:Iothouse, Capt.
John Billings piloted a sinking tug
boat to shore in the East River last
night after crash with a freighter.
The tug went down just as she reach
Evening star., 1926-03-05
"GRO NUPS."

Extra quality patent
leather pumps, with
IAN shape cut-outs
and welted soles.
Better made shoes
would be difficult to
find. 81a to 11-&.
larger sizes-$4.5O
and $5.)
Evening star., 1926-03-05
For Misses

"H A HIN SP E.
CIAL." Smart nov
e lty in tWo-tone
sport oxfords, d S, of
Smoked Elk with
tan Elk trim, flexible
Chrome leather sole.
broad Nature last.
11N to 2-$3.o5.
Smaller sizes-$3.45.
Evening star., 1926-03-05
"H A II " s Pc

CIAL." Attractively
styled, trim fitting,
good-wearing patent
leather pumps, built
on Nature last, hand
turned soles. Infants
sizes S to 4-$l.45.
larger sizes-$I.05
and $2.45.)
Evening star., 1926-03-05
Little Tots

"BALLY" SWISS
S II OE s! One of
many exquisite nov
elites, in Champagne
Piggote or patent
leather with fancy
stitching. 5 to s.
$3.50 and 81. (Larger
sizes-&.5O to $6.)
Evening star., 1926-03-05
"H All S p E.

CIAL." New patent
leather strap pumps,
with cut-outs, hand
turned soles, medium
or full toes. Growing
girls sizes-$3.05.
Misses and child's
to size 2-$2.o5.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-09-16
PARTY FOR S. S. CLASSES

Mrs. H. M. Warren and Miss Jas.
Paulk entertained their Sunday
school classes of the Central Metho-
dist church with delightful birthday
party Saturday at the home of Mrs.
Paulk, the honorees being little Mary
Louise Pittman and Master Billie
Pittman, children of Mr.. J. T. Pitt
man, and whose birthdays came close
to the day. Pink and white were at
tractively used in the decorations of
the porch and dining room where the
children assembled after a round of
outdoor games. A large and sand
some birthday cake iced in pink and
white obre 9 and Z candles, the ages
of the honor guests. Coral vine en-
circled the centerpiece and pink
shades on the lights gave most
pleasing effect. Ice cream cones and
cake were served by the hostesses, as
sisted by Mesdames S. c. diff, ]. L
Perry, R. E. Lee, ]. C. Russell, Lula
Shepard and Mark Mathis. Their
were shown many pretty and usefu
gifts that were bestowed on Mar!
Louise and Billie by their man.
friends. There were % guests pres
emf.
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"lNGA" CHAPTER HAS
MEETING

The "Inga" Chapter of the Der
phian Society met at the Carnegie
Library, beginning the fall season
with a most enthusiastic response at
roll call from all members present.
Several visitors were in attendance
and our president, Mrs. Elmer Warts,
welcomed them in her usual gracious
manner.
After the business was dispensed
with the meeting was turned over to
Mrs. w. P. Coffee, the leader for the
afternoon, and in her charming man
ner condcted the preparatory diccus-
sion.
The work for the present year rs
a. study of Assyria, Babylonian En-
pire. Our club, not being very large,
gives each member a chance to re-
port at every meeting. Each topic is
given in about three minutes inter
estingly.,
Our critic, Mrs. Geo. w. Brown, is
beyond all praise and lends spice to
our meetings. REPORTER.
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PHILATHEA CLASS
MEETING

The Philathea Glass Of the First
Methodist church held their regular
monthly meeting at the home Of Miss
Grace Davis on Monday evening. At
ter the usual discussion Of business
an election of officers was held. The
meeting was then adjourned, and
everyone enjoyed a pleasant social
time playing automobile games. De-.
licious refreshments were served by
the committee.
Tn following officers were elected:
President-Miss Grace Davis.
Vice-President- Marie Bill.
Secretary-Miss Marie Nette Cor
ley.
Treasurer-Mrs. KOnrad Kilburn.
Assistant Teacher - Miss Marie
Nette Corley.
Publicity Secretary-Miss Myra
Wells.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-09-16
FIRST WARD PIT. A

The first meeting for the year was
held by the First Ward PIT. A. on
the porch stage of the second ward
building Wednesday afternoon at
4:3O, Mrs. G. w. Turner presiding,
Mrs. Dave Nolan performing the du-
ties of secretary. The session was
devoted entirely to business. Miss
Bohanon was elected treasurer and
committee chairmen were appointed
as follows: Ways and Means, Mrs.
David Paulk; Membership, Mrs. Teal;
Program, Miss Womble and Mrs. Os-
car Hamilton; Better Films, Mrs. Sam
Abram. The grade mothers will be
hostesses in turn, the sixth grade
mothers having charge at the Octo-
Der meeting. Many plans were dis
cussed for practical help Of the school
but a number of these will not be
carried out until the First Ward
building is occupied.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1926-09-16
AT THE
GRAND

FRIDAY
CLOTHES MAKE THE PI-
RATE" a comedy, featuring Leon
Enrol and Dorothy Gish.
Serial, ELAINE FIGHTER"
SATURDAY
Western feature, PATENT
LEATHER PUG"
Pathe comedy, SHOULD SAIL
ORS MARRY"
Serials, "THE WINKING IDON"
and "SNOWED IN"
MONDAY and TUESDAY
s. "REVELATfeN,"'. starring Viola
Dana, Monte Blue, Marjorie Daw and
Lew Cody. Based on Mabel Wag-
nails book, "The Rose of a Thousand
Years" The chief character is a
wild, free dancer of the Paris Mont
martre, who falls in love with an
American artist. She poses for him,
and he wins fame and money, but
her place in his affections is threat
ened when he decides to paint the
Madonna of the Rosebush, and seeks
different model. She insists, how
ever, and poses as the Madonna. 1t
is then she is touched by heaven.
"Vivacious coquette, daring artist
model, all-sacrifcing sweetheart, Jo-
line poses as the Madonna and re-
ceives the Divine touch"
FOX NEWS and COMEDY.
WEDNESDAY
"CONDEMNED," starring Mildred
Davis. A comedy drama.
Aesop's Fables and Spotlight.
THURSDAY
"MY SON." starring ALA Nazi'
nova and Jack Pickford.
FOX NEWS and COMEDY.
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u. d. C.'s TO HAVE
NOTED VISITORS
State President Makes Official Visit
to Ben Hill Chapter Friday.

President Mrs. Oscar Mckenzie OF
Montezuma, and Mrs. G. E. Reid
Secretary of the Georgia Division OF
u. D. c., will be the prominent
guests at the first meeting of Ben
Hill Chapter U. D. c., to be held at
Carnegie Hall Friday afternoon at
4:3O. A special program for the en-
tertainment of these officials has been
prepared for the meeting which all
members of the chapter are urged to
attend.
Mrs. Mckenzie will make the prin-
cipal address of the afternoon, and it
is to be hoped that Mrs. Reid will
also favor the chapter with talk
pertaining to the work in which she
is such valuable worker and so well
informed.
= Miss Louise Bishop viii read "Aux
Italiens," by Owen Meredith, accom-
by Miss Cheek on the piano, the mu-
sic of the accompaniment being taken
from "Il Travatore."
Mesdames Gould Williams and Ell
mer Waits will also sing duet.
A reception will follow at the close
of the meeting.