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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-25
POWER BOATS DUE
TO RULE MISSOURI
New Type of Navigation Re-
places Steamboat.

Kansas City, Mo.-When the little
blue-winged teal first took the water
on the Missouri river ages ago, it be-
gan navigation history on the "Big
Muddy" that soon is to see another
step in it's evolution.
The Indian with his canoe, the half
civilized voyager with his pirogue,
the fur trader with his keel boat and
the "dingey" or little steamboat with
a single boiler and engine successive
ly tOiled up and down the treacherous
river, each marking a step forward in
navigation.
Steamboat Once "kine."
The magnificent steamboat of the
$685. that great floating palace that
marked the heyday of steamboating
on the Missouri, held sway for dec
ade or more and with its passing
river traffic halted. Now is to come
the power boat and string of freight
laden barges. This modern means Of
river commerce is to be made pos
sible by channel improvement pro-
gram extending over five years,
whereby approximately 100000 will
be spent the first year between Kan
sas City and St. Louis.
The first attempt to navigate the
Missouri by steam was made in 1919.
1t was hazardous undertaking. Be-
sides the danger of the river. which
needed the most skilled navigation be-
cause Of snags, sandbars and tortuous
channel, there was the danger of the
lurking savage, concealed in the grass
along the river banks ready to open
fire on the bOatmen without warming
The Western Engineer. small
steamboat rs feet long, was the fist
to ascend the river as far as Council
Bluffs, which 1t reached September
II, 1919. 1t was built expressly to
awe the Indian. On the bow, rum
ming from the keelson forward, was a
large steam escape pipe, made in imi-
tation Of serpent. The pipe was
painted black and the mouth Of it
red, and clouds of steam belched
forth as the little ship crawled up
stream at the rate of three miles an
hour.
First Trip In 1881.
The first steamboat to ascend the
river above Council Bluffs was the
Yellowstone of the American Fur COM
pany, which left st. Louis April 16,
1881, and reached the mouth of the
Bad river in South Dakota, on June
10. The following year the Yellow
stone assembled to the mouth of the
Yellowstone river, thus demonstrating
the claim long made by army engi-
neers that the Missouri was ,navigable
that far.
Traffic on the big Muddy" -four
ished after 1880 and was at it's height
between 1850 and 1850. Lines of no
BILE boats piled the stream, making
possible the military and trading posts
Of the overwhelming frontier.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-25
Park to Trade Zoo
Animals for Birds

Los Angeles, Calif-The howl Of
the bobcat and the bark of the silver
fox at Paramount park, Riverside,
Calf, will soon give way to the chirp
of the canary and the twittering Of
the nightingale. according to the nc
ton of the board of park commission
ers a few days ago. when they de-
cided to trade the animals for song
birds, provided second party to the
transaction can be found.
Commissioner Holland brought up
the subject. declaring the odor Of the
collection Of beasts at the park Is
Objectionable and that the expense Of
feeding them is more than their use
fitness warrants.
She further said she believed the
songs of birds would be much more
attractive than the less musical
sounds of the animals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-25
Here's Scale That Can
Weigh Dot Over an i

Milwaukee, VISIT interest
ed, you can have the weight of
the dot over an i measured ac-
curately by means of a scale re-
ceived at the Marquette univer-
sity school of medicine by DR..
Joseph c. Book, head Of the de-
partment Of pathological chem
istry.
Doctor Book, to illustrate the
fineness of the weighing ma
chine, took sheet of paper and
wrote q name thereon, leaving
the letter indicted. He then
weighed the paper, making a
perfect balance by use of alumni
mum hairwire weights. Then he
dotted the l. When the paper
was returned to the scale the
balance was disturbed and the
difference found to be two one
hundred thousandths of a grain.
The scale Is a marvel of Ger
man mechanical skill, and is the
invention Of a scientist named
Neimetz.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-25
u. S. Wild Life Doomed,
Saws GEOLOGICAL Expert

New York.-Civilizatio will wipe
out the wild life of America-mam-
mails, birds, fish-unless protective
measures are taken, in the opinion Of
DR.. William T. Hornaday, who retired
recently after 80 years Of service as
director of the New York geological
park. popularity known as "The Bronx
Zoo"
Doctor Hornaday, who is now seven
ty-one years old, issues this warning
after looking backward over his half
century of intimate observation Of
wild creatures. AS remedial measures,
Doctor Hornaday recommends the
establishment of more game sanctu-
aries and further limitation Of the
hunters bag limit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-25
Sees Diet Adding Inch
to Next Generation

Atlantic City.-"The gain of an inch
in height and corresponding increase
in weight may be looked for in the
next generation, because of our bet
ter diet habits,' said DR.. S. J. Crum-
bine, general executive of the Ameri-
can Child Health association.
Miss Miriam Birdseye, an extension
agent in nutrition of the United States
Department of Agriculture. agreed
with Doctor Crumbine. She said that
the children of the future would have
longer and stronger bones. better
muscle tone, clearer skins and brighter
eyes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-25
Man breaches 20 Years
With Self as Audience

Samnaun, Standardization twenty
years an eighty-year-old man has been
preaching in a little church here with
himself as his congregation.
A century ago the village was half
Protestant and half Catholic. There
was only one church. so the two sects
agreed to use the church during al
ternate Sundays.
The aged man is the last survivor
of the Protestant sect. He still occu-
pies the church every second Sunday.
The Catholics for years have besought
him to abandon use of the church, but
he refuses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-25
To Sponge Italy

Rome.-The Fascist aim to sponge
Italy bit without what they regard
as the excuses of American prohibit
ton. The number of vendors of
drinks has been cut in half. and the
hours for sale have been limited.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-25

Tests that the bureau Of standards
is making show that specimen of
marble when subjected to great pres
sure stretches or gives to a certain
degree without breaking. This photo
graph shows D. w. Kessler conduct
ing the so-called flexure test with a
machine which was designed for the
purpose.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-25

COUNT SKRZYNSKI, former pre-
" mier of Poland, and General Sep
tychi, chief aide to Marshal Pilsudski.
fought picturesque duel with pistols
in Cracow. At the word of command
the general fired, the bullet grazing
the counts scalp. The count then
aimed at his adversary's head and
dropped his weapon without firing,
saying: II do not know how to miss
and don't want to kill. I refrained
from firing. Whoever In Poland. In
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-06-25
Hooks Trout Wearing
a Gold Watch. and Fob

Saranac Lake, N. IA. J.
Bernard of this place believes
he is the luckiest fisherman in
the Adirondacks. Recently.
while trout fishing in North
Branch river. near Goldsmith's.
he noted what appeared to be n
CLEAN of gold amid submerged
brush.
AS his hook neared the bright
object there was vicious strike.
The astounded fisherman found
himself in possession of an
eight-inch trout and gold
watch. The line had caught in
the fob when the trout struck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18
Bay State Women
Lost Over Night
In Maine Forests

Greenville, Me-, Aug. 17-(P)-A
night acne in the Maine woods, was
the thrilling experience of two young
women from West Newton, Mass,
who are spending a few days at
Ramp Kosey," the camps of Nathan
Stairs at Wilson Pond.
Misses Louise lI. Gowell and Caro-
Ign M. Schade at about o'clock
Saturday afternoon started to find
Secret Pond, but lost the trail and
were unable to find either the pond
or the way home. Fortunately, one
of the young women had a few
matches, and both had a package of
sweet chocolate, so they windled a
small fire and patiently waited until
morning.
The father and brother of Miss Co
we'll became alarmed at their absence
and, when they had not returned at
supper time, called for assistance.
Several men living in the vicinity of
Wilson Pond aided in the. search.
but no trace of them had been found
on Sunday morning.
Deputy Sheriff Adelbert G. Rogers
was notified here, and he got into
touch with E. L. Dean, the first Sc
lectman. A crew of experienced
woodsmen got busy. and in a short
time several of them, under the lea
dership of Jack Murray, well
known woodsman from Greenville
Junction, succeeded in locating them
in the vicinity of Granell Pond, APP
parently none the worse for their
adventure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18

Orono, Me-, Aug. 17-(P)-Tonights
session of the New England Grange
Lecturers Conference was attended
by an audience that filled the Univer-
sity of Maine to overlooking, while
many could not gain admittance. The
principal addresses were delivered by
Louis J. Taber of Columbus, Ohio,
master of the National Grange, and
Governor Brewster.
Master Taber discussed "The three
great forces that will mold the future
of farm life" these being, he said,
organization, the church and the
school. a triumvirate that must be
depended upon to pull agriculture to
higher plane. Modern appliances,
especially electrical devices. are a
great help in lessening the drudgery
of the farm, but is organization reli-
gion and education that must be re-
lied upon chiefly.
In conclusion Master Taber said:
"Take back to your membership
Continued on Page 3, Col. a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18
Organize Wool
Council to Boost
WOOlens and WOrsteds

Boston, Aug. 11-(HD-The Wool
Council of America. organized to
popularze the use of wooden and
worsted goods, was formed today at
a meeting here. Temporary officers
chosen included Alban Eavenson,
Philadelphia Wool and Textile Asso-
citation, chairman, and Walter
Humphreys, National Association
of Wool Manufacturers. secretary
treasurer.
The meeting was said to be the
first at which merchants of raw ma
terials, manufacturers and selling
agents. had sat down together to
formulate plan for the improve
ment of the wool industry. The
chairman was authorized to appoint
a committee of five to arrange for a
permanent organization.
The meeting was attended by two
representatives of each of five asso-
Citations which had cooperated in
bringing about the establishment of
the council. These associations were
the American Association of Wooden
and Worsted Manufacturers: the
Boston Wool Trade Association: the
National Association of Wool Manu-
facturers; the National Associa ton
of Worsted and Wooden Spinners;
and the Philadelphia Wool and Tex
tile Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18
Senator Fernald
Is Much Improved
TAKES EXCEPTION
TO CRITICISM MADE
ON Maine SARD|NES

commissioner Frank P. Washburn
returned Monday evening from a trim
to Aroostook county, where he visited
several of the important potato
growing sections of that part of
Maine. He reports that the rains of
the past two weeks have saved this
years crop. and that the fields at
present are looking fine.
THE continued drought injured the
oats and grain crops to some extent.
out the wheat fields are in excellent
condition, and the recent rains have
helped this crop Also" he added.
commenting on an article in the
Press Herald Tuesday in which Gem
eral Mark I. HerSey criticized the
product of the Maine sardine Gamers
commissioner Washburn stated that
he believes the American-pa packed
sardine to be the equal of any Eu,
ropean-packed product and added: II
had as soon eat meal from the floor
OF the Maine factories. They are
Kept very clean and every precaution
is being taken to safeguard the prod
uct."
Commissioner Washburn left
Tuesday for York and Cumberland
counties, where for the next few days
he will visit the corn growing sec
tons and packing plants. 1.-The corn
crop will be somewhat later than us
ual this year." he stated. 1.-THE hot
weather of the past few weeks has
helped the crop considerably and
good pick is expected"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18
Rescued Son of
Millionaire Says Z
He PRAYED for Life

Atlantic City, n. j., Aug. 17-(Pl-
II prayed as l never prayed before
and | thank God l am on land once
more"
These were the words Of Gordon
White, 16 year old son of Wilfred
White, Boston compass manufac-
turer, as he greeted newspaper men
at the coastguard base this afternoon
after being rescued off Beach Haven
by the CG-113. He had been adrift
in a small boat for more than "a
hours and little hope was held out
for his rescue.
The youth was one of a party of
10 students of the Taber academy,
Marion, Mass, who came to the re-
sort last night on the cabin cruiser
Taber Boy, 90-footer. When the
craft was within 200 feet of Brigan-
tine Beach sudden squall broke and
small tender. with young White
aboard, snapped tow line and drift =
ed out to sea.
Gordon lives at Waban. Mass,
and his fathers offices at Boston had
been notified by newspapers AMI
coastguard officials that his son was
safe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18
Modern Vikings
Make Pilgrimage
To Old Morse Mill

Newport. r. T.. Aug. 17.-(P)-Four
Goth century Vikings today visited
scenes described by tradition as the
haunts of Morse seafarers of 900 years
ago. Captain Gerhard Folgero, who
with three shipmates crossed the
ocean in little ship modelled on Left
Erickson's 10th century craft, came
here today and made a pilgrimage to
the old Morse mill.
Historians differ as to the origin of
the ancient stone structure on Touro
Park. but tradition assert the hardy
Vikings crossed the Atlantic in tiny
ships centuries before the settlement
of America. "Old Stone Mills" so
called, is circular building two sto-
ries in height and supported on ma
sonry columns. The upper part has
been pierced for windows. Writers
who have rejected the story of its
Viking origin have advanced the theo-
ry that it was erected by the earliest
settlers as a corn mill or as a watch
tower to guard against Indian raids.
The Left Erickson. a 40-foot craft
in which Captain Folgero and his three
companions braved the ice fields and
storms of the north Atlantic, reached
Newport at noon today from Boston
and the Viking ship was to leave to-
morrow for Philadelphia. where.it will
be shown at the sesqui-centennial ex-
hibition. George It. Vedeler, Norwe-
gian vice consul at Boston. replied in
behalf of Captain Folgero and his
crew.
In addition to the visit to the old
stone mill. the Vikings were entertain
ed at luncheon by the Newport Rotary
Club and tonight were guests at din
ner at the Viking Hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18
CHARGE PLOT TO
CRAFT 100000
IN HUB CONTRACTS

" Boston, Aug. 17.-iP)-District At
torney Thomas c. O'Brien has begun
an investigation of reports that GER
tain Boston city officials and con-
tractors have engaged in a conspi-
racy that would result in a loss of
S2,O00.000 to the city in the next three
years. The district attorney an
nounced today that he had taken the
first steps in an investigation in the
courts of which he expected to call
before him Mayor Nichols, four city
councillors. the public works COM
missioner and others.
Mr.. OBrien conferred with Chief
Justice Walter Perley Hall of the
Superior court with relation to the
possible Summoning of a special ses-
sion of the grand jury. Such a
course, he said, must await develop
mentS.
The active compliments who have
brought the matter to the attention
of MIR. O'Brien are contractors whose
bids. although the lowest. were re-
jected. One has published and cir
culated a pamphlet in which serious
charges were made against city Of
ficials. The district attorney has al
ready taken steps to investigate the
fraud charges. He has conferred with
Charles Keene, who as chairman of
the city council has been acting as
mayor in the absence of Mayor
Nichols. Guy c. Emerson, chief en-
gineer Of the finance committee has
also conferred with Mr.. O'Brien.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18
Crisis in Illness
Rudolph Valentino
In from &c to 48 Hours

New York. Aug. 17-(P)-Despite
a rise in his temperature tonight the
condition Of Rudolph Valentino, mo-
ton picture star, was reported "un-
changed" in a bulletin issued by
three surgeons who operated on him
Sunday for appendicitis and gastric
ulcers.
An earlier bulletin said that the
star had passed a fairly satisfactory
day at the Polytechnic hospital, to
which he was rushed after collapsing
in his apartment Sunday night. No
mention of the local peritonitis which
set in following the operation, and
made Valentines chances of recov-
cry doubtful, was contained in to-
nights bulletin. The crisis is not
expected before from SO to As hours.
Valentines former wife, Jean Ack-
er sent a telegram saying she ex-
pected to leave for Europe Friday
but would endeavor to see him before
she sails
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18
DANIEL FIELD Of Phillips, Chair
man Of Maine State Republican
Committee

The illness of Senator Fernald has
forced complete Encouragement of
Republican campaign plans, accord
ing to an announcement made at
Republican State Headquarters by
Chairman Daniel f. Field. 1t had
been planned for Senators Hale and
Fernald to speak at the evening
meetings on the Whirlwind Tours,
which began last Monday in Andro-
scoggin County and will continue
until September 8. The retirement
of Senator Fernald from active par
ticipation in the campaign has in
duced Chairman Field to withdraw
Senator Hale as well from the
Whirlwind Tours. Senator Hale will
take regular part in the formal
speaking campaign in the last two
weeks before election, and Senator
Fernald still hopes that his health
will permit him to make a few
speeches.
Plans as now perfected at State
Headquarters provide for the main
evening speeches TO be made by
Governor Brewster and the Con-
gressmen in the several districts.
Mrs. Eva c. Mason, Vice Chairman
of the State Committee. will be in
the Whirlwind party and address
the women workers, and Chairman
Field will be present such of the
time as he feels that he can leave
the Portland headquarters. Mrs.
Guy z. Gannett. National Commit
tee woman from Maine, has also
promised to relieve Mrs, Mason on
Continued on Page II, Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18
Cherry Pie from
Michigan Presented
To President and Wife

Paul Smiths, N. Y, Aug 17.-P)-
An immense cherry pie, measuring
thirty inches in diameter and four
inches in depth. weighing as pounds
and containing 5000 cherries, was
presented to the President and Mrs.
Coolidge today from the cherry
growers of Michigan.
The pie was baked in Traverse
City. Mich, Saturday night and
brought here under high speed in an
automobile by Wallace Fl. Keep of
that city. who was student at
Amherst with Mr.. Coolidge and Hugh
Burkhart, a cherry grower of that
region.
The two reported they were held
up in Canada by a police officer for
speeding but were permitted to pro-
coed when they explained their mis-
sion and urged consideration of in
ternational comfy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18
Heart Action Stronger
After Bad Spell Ear
lier in Day - Illness
Had Not Been Con-
sidered Serious Up
to Monday

West Poland, Me-, Aug. 17-(P)-
The condition of Senator Bert NJ.
Fernald, who has been suffering
from internal poisoning for the past
few days at his home here, is much
improved, it was stated by the at
tending physician.
His illness had not been considered
Of serious character prior to yes
terday when he announced the can
collation. of his speaking engage
ments for the campaign has affected
his heart and early today his con-
dition was such as to alarm his fam
lily and his physician.
He has been resting quietly this
afternoon and tonight the heart ac-
ton Is much improved and his gem
eral condition better.
Following a consultation of two
Portland doctors with Senator Fer
maids regular physician late today,
1t was announced that thorough
examination revealed no trace Of
malignant trouble, and that with
complete rest for few weeks there
Is now no apparent reason why he
should not return to his former
health. Overwork and too little of
The proper kind of physical exer-
else are attributed as the causes for
his present illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18
AstOr Family Is
Reunited on. This
Side of Atlantic

Dark Harbor. Me, Aug. 17-(P)-
The Aston family was reunited here
today for the first time since cross
ing the Atlantic
Lady Nancy Astor, first woman
member of the British Parliament,
who came here two weeks ago with
four of her children. was joined last
night by Viscount Waldorf Astor and
their son, William.
The peer and his son were fresh
from a trip that took them through
the West and brought enjoyment
with every mile. 1t had included
almost everything from stockyards
to motion picture studios.
lone has to see your country TO
appreciate it," the viscount declared
enthusiastically.
That his capacity for enjoyment by
no means had been exhausted by the
sights west of the Mississippi was
evident when he was asked what he
intended to do for diversion at this
secluded retreat.
Everything there is to do. It all
looks good to me-" and Mrs. Charles
Dana Gibson, wife of the artist at
whose nome the Astors are guests,
added: THE wids will go fishing and
we will just fool around"
Mrs. Gibson, another of the noted
Langhorne sisters of Virginia, is a
sister of Lady Astor. and it was at
her place that the British peer and
peeress spent part of their honey
moon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson together with
Lady Aston and her daughter, -Phyl-
lis, met Lord Aston and his son at
the Maine Central Railroad station
in Rockland last night
The party then went by motor boat
to the Gibson estate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-18
Present Situation Is
Pur ely Domestic
One, View of Presi-
dent
No Authority Either Through
Diplomacy or Treaty Rights
Sec. Kellogg of State De-
partment Makes Personal
Report at Summer White
HOuse-Rights of American
Citizens Will Be Protected At
All Times

Paul Smiths, n. Y, Aug. 17.-lR
Informed through a personal re-
port by Secretary Kellogg of the
state department of the latest as
poets of the Mexico situation, Presi-
dent Coolidge, today authorized the
reiteration that the policy of the
Washington government was one of
non-interyention in Mexico domestic
affairs.
The government of the United
States, 1t was said on behalf Of the
president at the summer executive
Office, has no authority under diplo-
matte usage or international law or
treaty rights to interfere in the
purely domestic matters of Mexico.
Although Mr.. Kellogg had come to
White Pine Camp prepared to report
to Mr.. Coolidge on his recent con-
ference in Washington with James A.
Flaherty. supreme knight of the
Continued on Page IL, Col. s.