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The Washington times., 1926-04-23

II ATELY we have heard a great
IL deal about theories Of the in
terror Of the earth which, from
a merely human viewpoint, offer
disquieting suggestions that the
globe we live on, and whose
moods We must put up with,
whatever happens, is not only
"fearfully and wonderfully made"
but is liable in the long run to
become violently restless from
chronic internal colics, to say
nothing about irritation from
without.
One theory, very widely ac-
copied by the authorities, pic
lures the continents as "afloat,"
not on an interior sea of molten
rock, to be sure, but held in
sort Of hydrostatic equilibrium,
buoyed up by the pressure OF
subterraneous masses of greater
density than theirs. This is the
theory Of "isostacy." Modern
theories, it is usually seen, have
names Of ancient Greek origin,
whose learned look and thund.
er1ng Sound go 1ar toward clear
ing the way, like stentorian rum
ners ahead of a jinrickisha. How.
ever, it is not to be denied that
such names are great time saw
ers for those who know all that
they coVer)
A more startling theory affirms
that there is a semi-liQuid, or
semi-molten, layer beneath the
outer crust of the earth upon
which the solid surface slips
around, like a foot in a mud
puddle. This is associated with
the "Wegener hypothesis" &C.
cording to which the continents
are creeping over the surface
Of the globe. and splitting apart
in a slow, blind, protoplasmic
way, as If they had a dim con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
ROME MAN SENTENCED
TO fine AND JAIL FOR
DRUNKEN DRIVING

On complaint Of. Chief Arthur H.
Field of the State highway police, An
tonic Belanger Of Rome, formerly of
Park street, Lewiston, was arraigned
before Judge Robert A. Cony in Au-
gusta municipal court Thursday on a
charge of operating an automobile
while he was in an authenticated condi-
ton. Through his attorney, Belanger
and was sentenced to pay a fine of 500
and costs of $50 and to serve 80 days
in Jail.
A similar charge preferred By Chief
Field against Carol Tracey of Rome
was continued until 10 o'clock this
morning at the request of defense
counsel. These cases were the result
Of information received at the head
quarters Of the State highway police
Wednesday afternoon, acting upon
which Chief Field and an officer of his
department went to the Rome-Bel-
grade-Augusta highway where they
traced a small automobile by the err
ratio markings of its tires on gravel
highway. later taking Belanger and
Tracey into custody.
Fined for Speeding
AS the result of finding an abandon
ed automobile on the lawn of the
Frank G. harrington residence on
Bangor street Thursday morning. an
investigation was conducted by Lieu
tenant Joseph F. Young, Jr., of the
State highway police. which developed
with the appearance in court yester-
day afternoon of George Rollins of
Vassalboro.
The young man pleaded guilty to a
charge of operating the Overland Sc
dan car at an excessive rate of speed
and was sentenced to pay fine of $50.
1t developed at the hearing that some
time late Wednesday night Rollins
was proceeding toward Waterville with
several other men in the car. which
was registered in the name. of Sher-
man Dillon of NaSsalboro, when in at
tempting to pass sihother machine the
Overland skiddeaoato the curb. crush
ing one wheel and then continuing on
across the sidewalk and into the door
yard of the harrington home. The yard
was considerably plowed UP as the
speeding and disabled machine pur-
sued its cratic course across the
lawn.
After investigation at the scene
Thursday morning Inspector Young
had the car removed to the State high
way garage while further investiga-
ton of the case with the resulting mu-
nicipal court appearance transpired.
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Highway Police
Seek Cox Wanted
For Fraudulent Check

Joseph Dion of this city has signed
a warrant against Stephen Cox, for
merly of this city, now believed to be
in the vicinity of Fort Fairfield,
charging forgery of ten dollar
check, which was passed on the local
merchant this week. According to
Mr.. Dion, Cox cashed the check after
purchasing some small articles in his
store The check was signed Peter
Moseky and was made out to John
Richmond.
Dion went to the Augusta Trust
Company and was informed that
Moseky had an account there and did
not detect the forgery until some
time later. 1t is understood that at
least one other merchant in this city
took a check for the same amount.
The warrant was handed to the State
police, who are working on the case.
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BOWDOlNHAM

Mrs Flora Tibbetts, Mrs. Albert Me-
serve and daughter, Natalie. of Rich
mond, were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Norman Pauling. Sunday, Nor
man Pauling Jr., celebrated his first
birthday. and four generations were
present, Mrs. Tibbetts being his great
great grandmother.
Miss Julia Williams of Brunswick
is visiting her aunt, Belle Bush.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Heenie. of New
Haven, Conn.,, are visiting Mr.. Hee-
MES brother Clifford Heenie.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Lamoreau, Mr..
and Mrs. Clifford Heenie and company
motored to Tenants Harbor. Sunday.
to see Lorraine Heenie and Evelyn
Hackett.
Mrs. Avis Hinsman and Mrs. Alice
Manwaring were guests of Howard
Williams of Brunswick, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. y. Dearborn and
Mrs. Raymond Whitney, of Brockton,
Mass. called on Mr.. and Mrs. L. P.
Huntley. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lamoreau were
in Old Orchard, Sunday.
Charlotte White has Just returned
from a visit at the home OF her uncle,
Charles White. of Augusta.
Charles Cafron and two children,
of Medford, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
lace Grant and daughter, Barbara, Of
Nashua. n. H, are visiting Mrs.
Myrtle Gordon.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Bishop and fam
lily visited Mrs. Bishops sister, Mrs.
Myrtle Gordon. Sunday.
Mrs Blanche Small, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Verrill and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Small attended the funeral of Mrs.
Blanche Smalrs brother, Walter Ar
mold, at Enfield. N. H.
The Misses Marjory and Helen Lam
oreau are visiting in Sangerville.
Mr.. and Mrs Jack, Brown and son.
and Mrs. Lysle Cornish of Massachu-
sets, are passing their vacation in
town at the Small House.
Mrs. Marjory ingalls, and two chill
dren who have been passing a part of
the months of July and August at the
Small house, returned to their home
in Massachusetts, Saturday.
Mrs. George Cutler is passing a
week at the Mountains where Mr.. Cut
Ter is working.
Mrs. varina Denham. Mrs. Gretchen
Hatch and Grant Hulse motored to
Orr's Island, Monday, calling on Miss
Ahbie Hulse. who is summering there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al. York and children,
of Gorham. passed Sunday with Mrs.
Yorks mother Mrs. Vondella Mosher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Purinton of
Massachusetts,, are visiting Mr. Pur-
inton's father. c. o. Purinton.
Henry Cornish is substituting in
Jackson's drug store. Gardiner, during
the vacation Of one of the clerks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Carey and
no
China, as guests Of Mrs Carey's pa.
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington. While
there they attended Sons of veter-
ans meeting at South Windsor.
Hazel Cornish, who has been attend
Ing Simmons College summer school,
Boston, returned home Saturday.
MT and Mrs. John Kendrick. Of
Lewiston. passed Sunday with Mrs.
Hendricks father. Samuel Rounds.
Dwight L. Moody, superintendent
OF sch9pis, Is attending the Maine
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Interesting Talk BY Henry B.
Pierson At Regular Weekly
Luncheon Session of Au-
gusta Club, Thursday Noon

"The struggle of mankind against
insect pests must be uncea sing If the
human race is to survive" Henry b.
Pierson, State Entymologist of the
Forestry Department told his aud
fence at the regular luncheon session
Of the Kiwanis Club held Thursday
noon at the Augusta House with a
large attendance of members.
The talk by Mr.. Pierson was most
interesting and instructive. and the
Kiwanians were amazed at some of
the fact and figures which the en-
tymologist gave them. Amongst
other things he told his hearers that
there are 100000 known species of
insects, and it is estimated that two
billions Of dollars worth of food and
materials are destroyed annually by
these pests. The destruction of pro-
ducts by insects is 20 per cent an
nually, representing an enormous
economic loss, and proving the speak
ers contention that the battle. against
these tiny creatures must be unceas-
ing and energetic.
An interesting thing revealed by
the scientific study of insect life is
the adaptability Of the creatures to
conditions. They are provided by
scales, and a new species has been
discovered which has protection
against poison sprays and insecti-
cides.
Insects are found everywhere from
the depts of the sea to the lofty
heights of Mt. Everest. $1,000 feet
above sea level. They not only bore
their way into wood, but are also
found in lead cables. and even the
crystals of snow crust yield their
species of crawling life.
New conditions bring an ever new
crop of incests. I'm the forest lands
when trees are cut off. the scanty
getitation or barren land develops a
new horde of destructive mites. The
fight of man against this numerous
enemy goes on increasingly to main
tain food supplies, materials, and hu-
man existence.
In the State Of Maine much is be-
| ing done to protect the forests, one
of the states most valuable and eX-
tensive resources. Prevention of the
| ravages of the spruce bud worm has
occupied the experts and specialists
| for sorae time, with a real measure
of success browning their efforts.
! Experiments have proven that by
glrdllng the spruce trees the insect
| which concentrates it's attack on that
specie of tree can be gilled off. Meth
| DDS have also been discovered for
protecting sawed logs which have
been yarded in the woods and left
through the summer. against the Dor
ers.
Mr.. Pierson described most nter-
estingly the new system of vaccinat-
| ing trees BY which a bitter solution
| is introduced into the circulatory
system of the tree making the wood
and foliage offensive to the taste of
| ravaging insects. He also told his
! audience Of the warfare being waged
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CONTRACT AWARDED AND CONSTRUCTION TO
START Immediately ON COLONIAL THEATRE

on the east Of Kennebec river side
Of the theatre, which. with other in
terror changes will increase the seat
ing capacity from 800 to 1900. The
whole interior Of the Colonial, which
was badly Quilted by the fire early in
the year, will be entirely new con-
struction, with the comfort Of the
patrons governing. the architectural
details.
Ornamental entrance doors and an
attractive and artistic lobby will be
provided and an approved feature
Y will be the direct exits from the bal
cony to the street. Ample provisions
will be made for the accommodation
of the musicians and special musical
features are being planned for in the
interior construction.
The plans and specifications for the
new and enlarged COLONEL Theatre
were prepared in the offices of Bum
ker& Savage. architects, of this city.
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new YORK WOMAN
GIVES fine TALK
BEFORE BPW members

Forty-eight members of the Bust
ness and Professional Womens Club
met last evening at the Hotel Worster
i'll Hallowell to hear the message OF
Mrs. Pinckney Estes GlantZberg of
New York City There was short
business session and this was followed
by an excellent dinner.
After a brief description OF condi-
tions surrounding the pioneer business
woman and the isolation of the woman
worker before the organization of the
BPW clubs, Mrs. Glantzberg touched
upon the Importance of the organiza-
ton of business women making itself
felt as power in the community.
She said that the business women of
today are among all women the best
qualified to lead. From them will nat
urally be developed the future lead
erS of womankind.
She encouraged the cooperation of
the organization as unit with the
leading mems clubs.
I'VE want them to look upon us as
equals" she said, and at the same
time not to fail to find in us the ten
derness and beauty which they have
been wont to find in the past"
The National Federation has made
plans to cooperate with the local
clubs, both financially and through
speakers bureaus and the close ASSOC
citation of tine members of the nation
al and state committees. Such as
ISOLATION will develop a power in each
local club which will make it a great
asset to the community.
Miss Lena NJ. Phillips. president of
the National Federation, hopes to es-
tablish international relations with
business women's organizations in the
European countries.
Mrs. Glantzberg closed her inspir-
ing speech with a tribute to Names
club women and to the State, which
through the many summers she has
passed here she has grown to look
upon as home.
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C. E. HOxie Co. of This City To
Build Modern Amusement
House Replacing That Quilted
BY Fire Early This Year
Contract Price Approximate
ly $4,000

Augusta will have practically a
new theatre which will be modern,
attractive and improved in every re-
spect as the result of the awarding of
the contract Thursday for the new
construction work and extensive al
terations on the Colonial Theatre, on
which work will be started Monday.
with expectations of completing by
the end of November.
c. f. Hoxie and Co., of this city,
was awarded the contract on Thurs
day, and it is understood that the
figure was just under $4,000. This
contract does not include the venti-
lating system and lighting, which are
on separate specifications. and which
when carried out will make the In
terror features of the Colonial
amongst the finest 10 New England.
An extensive addition will be built
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
WESTMINSTER CHIMES
TO FEATURE STATE
TRUST CO. CLOCK

A new timepiece is now in the pro-
cess of making it's appearance on Wa
ter street.
It is a big four-dial clock and will
adorn the northeast corner of the State
Trust Co. building. Adorn is a word
that is used correctly, too, for this
will be a real thing of beauty and, to
those who are always setting their
watches, is should be "a joy forever"
By Saturday night the new clock
should be in position. That is the as
sertion of l.. ]. Perriault of the o. B.
McClintock Co. of Minneapolis, makers
of the clock who is here to supervise
it's erection.
This new timepiece has been con-
tracted for for some time. 1t has four
dials, each of which is nearly three
feet in diameter The clock will be is
feet above the sidewalk and will be so
placed on the building that the time
may clearly be told from any direc-
ton either by day or night. This, of
course, means that the clock is illuml-
mated. 1t is electrically operated and
the time registered is as nearly accu-
rate as it is possible to get.
The chronometer is of the same type
that is seen frequently in the larger
cities, for it has a replica of the ia
nous Westminster chimes with five
tones. These will sound every Is min
utes. The clock will start it's round of
chime-ringing at o'clock each morn
ing, but it will not strike after 10 in
the evening.
Statuary bronze is the finish of the
big cases, while loaded art glass is
used for the signs and dials. The only
words that will appear on 1t are
state Trust Company" for The Bank
with the Clock" will be the supple
rnentary sobriquet of this institution
hereafter.
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ROtarians to Witness
Movies of Boys Day
Program This Evening

An interesting program is the pros
pect at the regular weekly supper ses-
sion of the Rotary club to be held at
the Augusta House at $40 this eve
ming. President Herman r. Mansur
will screen several films which he has
made of activities in which the men,
bers of the club participated. Amongst
the places which the Rotarians will
have the privilege Of seeing themselves
in action will be the Boys Day trip
and program at Sandy Point and Amer
lean Legion Community Park on
Three Mile Pond, the Kennebec valley
Rotary clubs joint field day at Island
Park, and also several fine reels of
Camp life in some OF the boys and
girls camps on the lakes near Au-
guSta.
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kept busy during both afternoon and

kept busy during both afternoon and
evening.
The 40 girls Of the playground, who
under the direction Of Mrs. Paul Nc
GoufJrick presented several delight
full folk dances in costume contribute
ed much to the success of the carni-
val as did Chief Neptune Of the Old
town Indians, who conducted o bow
and arrow booth and gave demon
stration of basketry. The members
of Troop No. /, Boy Scouts, In q
Scout drill also proved very interest
ing.
The two-day Scout Carnival was
held for the benefit of the Troop
Fund which is to be used to assist
the boys with their annual camping
trip and the affair was a success both
from a financial and from an enter
tainment viewpoint
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-20
Returns From Convention of
Mass. Funeral Directors

Frank Hewins returned to Augusta
Thursday morning from Boston,
where he has been in attendance at
the session of the Massachusetts
Funeral Directors Association. Mr..
Hewins had conference with Mar
tin Hysong of Washington, D. c.,
president of the National Association,
relative to the Maine Association
reaf11liating with the national or
ganization. Mr.. Hewins inspected
the big display Of funeral directors
accessories and made extensive pur-
chases for the knowlton and Hewins
Funeral Home.
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MANKIND MUST WAGE CEASELESS WARFARE
AGAINST INSECT PESTS, TO SURVIVE, STATE
ENTYM0L0C|ST TELLS k|WAN|S MEMBERS

against the mound ants, which is
necessary because of the extreme de-
structiveness of these avidious little
creatures, which eat up all green life
for a distance of 40 to 100 feet about
their mound colonies.
John F. Walter, a member of, the
Kiwanis Club of Daytona, Beach,
Fla, was a guest at the meeting OF
the Augusta club, Thursday noon.
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Have You LAME FEET

Many people who have developed weak
arches wear metal braces. Blocking
up the arch 10 now considered, the last
resort in treatment. It takes the strain
frem the muscles to such a degree that
these muscles deteriorate still further.
To be fitted with such braces from
stock by a shoe clerk Is the height Of
unwisdom.
Arch trouble 10 too serious not to be
handled by a competent medical spe-
cianst. In a large number of cases
the specialist can give treatments and
prescribe exercises to effect a cure
without resorting to metal braces. II
braces are necessary they should be
prepared according to prescription to
1T the special case.
It costs nothing to call and talk 1t
over. We have no interest in any
make Of shoe whatsoever. Call at
Room 10, Purinton Block, opp. Depot,
Augusta. Hours 9 to 1l.3o ana q to S.
Sat. eve, z to 9. Other evenings by
appointments only. A. ]. Therrien,
Foot Expert.
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Successful Second
Day of Boy Scout
Carnival Program

Even more successful than the first
presentation, the Scout Carnival held
for the second day on Thursday at
the Macomber Playground, drew a
large crowd and the youngsters in
charge of the various booths Were
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School supsrintsndents Conference at
Castine this week.
The Misses Helen and Hazel Hackett
and Harold Hackett are visiting their
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RICHMOND

An old-time camp meeting will be
held at the Richmond Camp grounds,
with the old-time religion, August %
and 29.
These two big days of meetings will
be conducted by the Flying Squadron
of South Gardiner.
The services for the day will be:
$50 A. NJ. Morning prayer meeting.
1880 A. NJ. Morning worship.
1900 Noon. Luncheon hour in the
grove.
100 P. NJ Childrens meeting.
1.45 p. NJ. Young Peoples meeting,
branch of the Squadron.
200 p. NJ. Chorus singing by the
Squadron choir.
2.30. Evangelistic service. Special
singing at all the services.
This campmeeting will be different
than any other in Maine, all services
are to be conducted by laymen and wo-
men.
The Pop Concert to be given at Lane
Field, Wednesday, August 25, will be
the big event of the season. A supper
will be served from to 1870 o'clock.
At 100 will be the children's carnival.
A prize will be given for the best i'm
personation. At o'clock a concert
will be given. There will be vocal and
instrumental music, solos, duets, quar-
tets, readings, etc. Ice cream, pop
corn and hot dogs will be on sale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Yeaton of
Springfield, Mass, are visiting Mr..
Yeaton's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Yeaton.
Mrs. Clarence Moores Of Portland,
visited friends in Richmond. Sunday.
Mrs. w. c. Bowley of Litchfield,
passed the weekend with her mother,
Mrs. Asa Newell.
Mrs Augustus Preble and young
son of Attleboro, Mass, are visiting
Charles Hewitt.
MIR. and Mrs. George Kimbsll, Law
renee Kimball and Mrs. Frank Conner,
passed Wednesday in Portland.
Frank Preble was a business visitor
in Gardiner. Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Darrah were
allied to Lynn, Mass. Monday. by the
illness of their son, Kermit, who has
pneumonia
Mr.. and Mrs. r. z. Durand are
passing the week in New York.
Mrs. Ellen Dyer Of West Gardiner,
who is visiting Mrs E. T. Curtis. was
guest. Wednesday. of her nephew,
Joseph Pray.
Miss Laura Williams, who has been
in hospital at Dover, y. H., is much
improved. and is now staying with the
family of Rev. c. E. Churchill. a for
mer minister of the Baptist church in
Richmond.
Mrs. Eula Terrell, Mrs. Marcia Bu-
ker and Mrs. Louise fitzpatrick have
returned from Castine, where they
have been attending the Normal
school.
Miss Nellie Thomas returned this
week from Gorham where she attended
the summer school session.
The members of the Methodist Sun
day school held their annual picnic.
Wednesday, enjoying the day at Island
Park.
The members of the Baptist Sunday
school enjoyed their annual picnic day.
Wednesday. at Swan Island.
MIR. and Mrs. Horace Day and fam
lily are visiting in Machias. J. Nelson
is keeping store for Mr.. Day during
his absence.
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brother, Lawrence Hackett, :, :
ton. n. Fl.
AL. Hillman, of Gardin.,
ing at the home of James nn.,
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The funeral of Mrs. Laura A.
Trask is to be held from the home,
50 Murray street at 2 o'clock this
afternoon.
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LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at North Augusta Grange
Hall tonight. Music by Jones 5-piece
orchestra. Aug20d1t
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Mrs. Paul Ketchum went to Au-
gusta, Saturday morning to join her
husband who is in camp there with
the 152nd Artillery. She expects to
remain for a week.-Houlton Times.
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