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The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

Seattle, July 19.-Iu launching & seapiane from the Standpoint air field this forenoon William Alfred Bowen student in the Naval Service Avia- ton Schhoh Shere, was drowned.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

Frank Larson, Frank Guskey and John Dunn. coming up via small boat from where the Sea Wolf is moored down river, were yesterday arrivals.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

Chicago, July 23.-Thirty-four are dead from yesterdays heat in Middle West States, of which Chicago con- tributed. eight.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

San Francisco, July 23.-Gol. Ned M. Green,t accused prohibition admin istratoplfor1 California, has confessed to the truth of serious charges pre- ferred by the, government against him.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

Los Angeles, July 23.-Suficient evidence has not yet been found to warrant an indictment in the alleged Kidnapping of Aimee Semple McPher- son. evangelist, the county grand jury declared in a report today to Su- preme Judge Rect.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

A. M. Williams and Bert .Heffel- finger were among Tuesdays town visitors.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

Dolph Mespelt was town visitor yesterday from the Canes dredge.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

M. Hilbert, aftet an absence of sev- eral weeks from town, was a yester- day arrival from Canes.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

Tom MnleahsyS coming from Can dle, was a Tuesday arrival, coming
 from MMcGrath with Billy McGowan.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

Olympia, July 19.--Representatives Miller, Johnson ard Hadley, as Repub- licans, filed today for renomination to Congress-.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

San Francisco, July 20.-With one town almost wiped out mounting tolls of property losses, more than two thousand men are fighting raging for est fires in different sectors. The flames are raging in five timber re serves. Hope was given last nigAf that many of the fires were undo control. Three villages are menace by the flames yet. The losses will 5. very heavy.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

SAMPLES POPULATION. 437,0oo. E Seattle, July 2S-9he population of Seattle is 437.000 according to the new city directory issued today by R. l.. Polk & Co.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

Washington July 2f.-Secretary of Navy Wilbur. will visit the Puget Sound Navy Yard on July %.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

Manila, July 21.--Genersi Leonard Wood today denied all reports that he has resigned as governor of the Phil ippines.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

 AFL.kmE
2,OOO Men Are Fighting Raging Timber Fires.
 in California.

San Francisco, July t9:AHundreds' of men were today fighting raging forest fires in Klamath and Trinity national forests Brush fires are burn ing in several other sections of the State.
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

Placerville, July 22.-HaT of an en- tire block in the business section of Placeryille was swept by fire yester- dax
The Kusko times., 1926-07-24

Chicago, July 21.--A second plot to dynamite the Cook county jail, here, was frustrated yesterday by the po- lice.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-15

Fourteen tuber, built by Henry P. Hayes of Boston, will tune everything from 20 to 10000 meters. It has two stages of tuned neutralized radio ire quency, one step tuned oscilatory frequency and one high fre- quency detector, together with three stages of coupled resist ance. Hayes is seen here tuning in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

played as member of the girls
varsity basketball team. She also
received her diploma from the Maine
School of Commerce at Auburn, aft
err which she was employed in this
city for about two years in the office
of the secretary of State. She is now
engaged in secretarial work with the
F. H. Roberts Company Of Boston,
Mass.
Paul D. Higgins is a graduate of
Brown University at Providence, r.
l., where he also won his varsity let
ter in football and track. Before en-
tering Brown, Mr.. Higgins attended
Thayer academy and later Stanton
Military academy at Ctaunton, Va.
Since his graduation from Brown he
has handled football at Suffield
school. He was popular with every
one when he was in this city for
three seasons playing semi profess
sional baseball. This summer he is
playing baseball with the club at
Falmouth Heights, Cape Cod.
In September, Mr.. Higgins will as
sumo his new duties as head football
coach and athletic instructor at Gill
man Country school, Roland Park.
Baltimore, Md. The wedding cere-
mony is scheduled for an early date.
after which Mr.. Higgins and his
bride will reside in Maryland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Pine Cone Club Has
ENJOYABLE Porch Party

The members of the Pine Cone
Club met on Wednesday evening at
the home of Mrs. Alice Turner and
the porch party was much enjoyed
by both the hostess and the other
members of the club. Nearly all the
members Of the club and several WIS.,
itors were present.
A beautiful gift OF a sugar bowl
and creamer was presented to Miss
Thelma Olsen, who for the past two
years has acted as secretary of the
organization. Each member present
was given cream pitcher and three
members who were unable to attend
We're given salt, pepper and mustard
sets, souvenirs of Old Orchard. The
presentation speech was made by
Mrs. Bridget Springer, the president,
Delicious refreshments of fudge.
cherries, Ice cream and assorted
cookies were served by the hostess.
who was assisted by her daughter,
Miss Gladys Turner, and by Mrs.
Springer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Giant Elm Felled
By Wind Damages
House and Ford Car

A giant elm tree blown down during
the squall and heavy, which with
gentle sprinkling of rain was all of
the electrical storm which this city
experienced Thursday afternoon,
struck the cornice of the house num-
bering 70 Bridge street, doing some
damage to the roof shingles and ex-
terror finish, and then as the great
tree continued its fall to the ground,
swept the wires of both the Central
Maine Power Company and New
England Telephone and telegraph
Company, and one limb crushed in
the top. of Ford sedan parked by
the sidewalk.
The tree was>felled by the sudden
gusts OF wind of high velocity lust
before O'Clock. 1t was on the line
between the Titcomb and CARTRIDGE
properties, and in it's fall blocked the
street to traffic for several hours. 1t
was necessary to call the linemen of
both the telephone and electric COM
panies to untangle the mass of wires.
p Herbert Leonard, who is the tenant
of the house at IS Bridge street,
which was sideswiped by the falling
tree, had just driven up in front of
his door and stepped out of his Ford
sedan, when the tree crashed in the
top of his machine. The house to
which some damage resulted when
the four foot thick elm was swept
to the ground is owned by Hyman
Gerstian.
Further down the same street at
the corner of Spring, brick CHM
ney was cut cleanly off at the roof
and the bricks tumbled into the door,
year. This house is the property of
the Augusta Real Estate Association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
County Real Estate
Transfers on File

The following deeds conveying real
estate were received and recorded on
Thursday at the Kennebec county
registry of deeds:
Augusta-John LaPlante to Gill
bert Picard and Grace Picard, land
and buildings on Murray street.
Chelsea-Arthur M. Rood of Lin
coin, N. H., to Wesley Morrison of
the National Soldiers Home, land
and buildings on the Pittstoh- Togus
Mills road.
Acknowledgement Picard Of Au-
gusta to John LaPlante, Jr., of Au-
gusta, land and buildings on Gold
street; Grace M. Picard to John La
Plante, Jr., both of Augusta, land
and buildings on Water street; John
Ware and p. G. Butler to John Bard,
land and buildings at Nelson
Heights.
Winslow-Gilbert Picard of Au-
gusta, John Picard and Dennis Pic
ard, both of Waterville, to John La
Plante. Jr., land on the Mile Brook.
Winthrop-Joseph Boutin to Ar
thur A. Carver, land on the Sturte-
want Hill road; Henry P. Joy to
Merle T. Carver of Sanford, land and
buildings on the Readfeld road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

fernando Cortez, in the year 1928,
entered Peten, the northernmost de-
partment of Guatemala, on his way
from Mexico to Honduras. He is
credited with being the first white
man to penetrate those dense jungles
and reach Lake Peten-Itza. which in
the Magyar tongue was "Haltunna," or
Lake With Houses" and took upon
the busy island city of the TIA, an
offshoot of the advanced Mayas who
then peopled Yucatan and Guatema-
la.
The canek, or lord Of the Itzae. re-
ceived the Spaniard with courtesy.
He embraced Christianity and
pledged allegiance to the Spanish
king. Cortez remained for time at
Haltunna, letting his force recover
from the hard journey, and when he
went on to Honduras he left behind
a lame white horse. This animal has
furnished the flexible imagination of
Spanish historials with one of their
rious Peten."
For the Indians, so the story runs
having never before seen a horse and
understanding only that 1t was sick.
fed it as they would have fed hui
man invalid~pf more than ordinary
Importance. The poor brute did not
long survive a diet Of cooked meat,
fish and birds.
Upon it's death the poor Itzae, who
had worshipped 1t as something
rather more than mortal were fearful
Of Cortez's wrath. So they thought
to befool the conquistadore. They
carved from white stone a replica
and set 1t UP in their chief temple
against CorteZ's return.
Even today, say some inhabitants
of Flores-the model , town on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

be obtained through members of the
Augusta Kiwanis Club.
The committee in charge of the
event includes: Walter ChernowslSy.
chairman; Charles Brown, Howard
Ingraham, Burleigh Martin, Walter
d. Thurber, Blaine Owen, Milton S.
Kimball. Ralph G. Weber, Warren
B. Sanborn, Frank Z. Mace, Frank
G. harrington, r. Halsey Jackson,
Everett H. Maxcy. Arthur +. Tiffin.
Charles f. Quincy, Rev. Stuart B.
Purves, George F. Giddings. Samuel
M. Holway. William H.. Kenworthy,
Ernest l.. Mclean. Frederick Fl.
Owen and Keith Ryan.
The motion that the club entertain
the encampment officers was made
by Charles S. Brown, seconded by
Blaine Owen, and the committee was
appointed by President Frank L.
Mace.
Upon motion of District Trustee
Charles E. Quincy, the club voted
to elect at its next meeting two dele
gates to represent the club at the
New England district convention
which will be held September Is, IA
and Is at Newcastle, n. H. This Sc
lection will be made from the 10
who have expressed their intentions
Of attending the district session. A
golf tournament for Tuesday after
noon, Sept. II, has been arranged as
one of the features of the convention
program of competitive events.
An invitation was received from
w. l.. Emerson, district trustee of
the Lewiston-Auburn Kiwanis Club,
asking that the members of the Au-
gusta and Norway-Paris Kiwanis
Clubs meet with the lewiston Au-
burn club on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The
invitation was accepted.
Bryant E. Jones of the State For
estry department was introduced as
new member of Augusta Kiwanis
and was instructed in the aims and
ideals of the organization by Chap
lain Allison j. Hayes.
A group of girls from Camp Over
look, Georgetown. who were at the
Augusta House yesterday noon for
luncheon on visit to Augusta, ia
vored the Kiwanians by giving sew
eral OF their camp songs, following
which the club rendered the Angus
ia Kiwanis Ode. and cheers Were ex-
changed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
KIWANIANS TO Be HOSTS TO OFFICERS OF
CAMP KEYES AT Island PARK RECEPTION

welcome which Augusta will extend
to the military units at the annual
encampment. The enlisted men will
be splendidly entertained at the big
dance to be gwen by. the citizens
committee at City hall on Thursday
evening of the same week.
The Kiwanis party in honor OF
the officers will be one of the gala
occasions of the summer season at
Island Park. The reception will be-
gin at $50 o'clock and will be fol-
lowed by military grand march.
This, In turn, will be followed by
general dancing with q special pro-
gram now In process of arrange
ment by the dance committee. Tick
cts for the reception and dance NAV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Make Presentation
To Former Manager

A beautiful suitcase and travelling
bag made of fine leather was pre-
scented on Tuesday to E. A. Gray,
formerly general manager of the
Capital City Corporation, by the
workers of the factory in token of
their esteem. Mr.. Gray was at that
time making his last call at the Of
fee of the company.
He left Wednesday for business
trip to New York, Washington, De-
troit and Chicago on a business trip
connected with his invention, Leg
cites" He was accompanied by his
daughter. Miss Dorothy E. GRAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

Through an announcement made
Thursday by Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
II. Cram of Gage street, this city, the
engagement Of their daughter Marie
to Paul D. Higgins OF Quincy, Mass,
became known to friends. This an
nouncement is Of unusual interest
here because both Miss Cram and
Mr.. Higgins are very well known to
a large circle. Miss Cram wassedu-
Gated in the public schools of this
city,, while Mr.. Higgins was the
regular catcher and utility outfelder
of the Augusta "Millionaires" base
ball team for three years, under the
management of Ben Houser.
Miss Cram graduated from Cony
High school with the class of 1919.
and while at the local school was
prominent in many activities and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Mac0mber Playground Notes

The Happy Children's Health Club
held their first picnic Thursday at
Island Park. They left the play
grounds in automobiles which were
provided by friends of the club and
upon reaching the lake enjoyed a
picnic lunch. Bathing and games
occupied the afternoon and they re-
turned to their homes at $50 o'clock.
Mrs: Jennie b. Hyde was in charge
OF the party and much credit is due
ner Tor the fine method in which she
handled the girls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Funeral of Mrs. Bridget Conner.

The funeral services of the late
Mrs. Bridget Corners were conduct
ed at o'clock Thursday morning at
st. Mary's Catholic church, with the
Rev. Father Descoteaux officiating.
The interment was in the family lot
In st. Mary's cemetery and the
bearers were Ernest Sawyer, Maur-
ice Roderick, James Carney and Ed
die Cote
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Complimentary D ance On
Evening of Tuesday, July II
Will Be One of Social Feat
ures of Annual Guard En-
campment

The Augusta Kiwanis Club voted
at it's MONDAY meeting yesterday
to give a complimentary reception
and dance at Island Park next Tues
day evening in honor Of the officers
who will be stationed at Camp
Keyes for the annual summer en-
campment.
General Albert Greenlaw. his staff,
the brigade, regimental and company
officers, the officers of the units of
the regular army who will be in AL
gusta at that time and the members
OF the Officers Reserve Corps who
participate in the encampment are
included in the list of Kiwanis guests
to receive invitations to the party.
This is an added feature to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Miss Edith Haskell

Word was received in this city
Thursday of the death at Wells
Beach on Wednesday evening of
Miss Edith Haskell of Dover, N. H,
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs
F. B. Haskell of this city, She is
survived by sister, Miss Grace p.
Haskell of Dover, N. H. Miss Hask-
ell was loved by all who knew her
and her passing will be the occasion
of sorrw to many friends.
The remains will be brought to
Augusta and funeral services will be
conducted from the st. Barnabas
Chapel on Saturday afternoon at $50
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

site OF ancient Haltuna-the image
may be seen at certain times in the
waters of Lake Peten-Itza, near the
uninhabited island of Santa Barbara,
where 1t sank when the raft trans
porting 1t was wrecked. This image
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Change Location GFaraae

Flanders Garage which has been
located on jackson street has recent
ly been moved to the j. A. Lee resi-
dence on Riverside Drive. This is the
second brick house on the left and is
just a mile from City Hall. Mr..
Flanders promises his patrons the
same high grade work that has al
ways been his policy.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

reported by two Franciscans as In
the temple in 1918, Is n termed
the Sacred White Horse of Peten"
and the Sacred Horse of Giiate-
mala."-From Adventure Magazine
for June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

Miss Constance Flynt has return
ed to her home in Portland, after
visiting relatives in this city. Miss
Constance is q student at Portland
High school and will enter the
sophomore class in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

H. Price Weber is enjoying sew
era1 days at ocean Point, where he
is a guest at the Atlantic House A
host of old-time friends are giving
the veteran actor a hearty welcome
TO the popular coast resort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

Miss Lyle MacCormick. OF New
castle, n. B., is visiting in this city
for a few days as the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. William Stilkey, Chapel
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

Mrs. Willard ]. Ford, of Benton, is
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Met
calf at their cottage at Pine Bluff,
Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
John Coughlin will be held Friday
morning at o'clock, instead of Sat-
urday as stated in Thursdays paper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
Sacred Horse

Mrs. George Pierce of South China
was a caller in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

The regular meeting of Cushnoc
Grange will be held this Friday eve
ming Members should come prepar-
ed to answer the roll call with quota
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

a, Cary of the U. S. Forest
Auslin uas in the city Thursday on
81 ray to Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS
.,.,hone Your Locals to 1877
,,,,rATER ATTRACTIONS

-. House, Friday. July %
Ops,a Moore in comedy drama
collsemn ELLA Cinders." Buck
riasle' IN 1.-THE N.Gentle Cyclone;
Jones sennett Comedy; News Week
Aacne ontinuous, two until ten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

,celist Greenwood will con-
1pible class this evening at z
~ ~, crescent street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23
LOCAL NOTICE

LOCAL NOTICE
nance at Plttston Grange Hall, to-
Dance - miles from Gardiner.
night orchestra. July23d1t
mi. salvation Army would like
Ing OF all kinds of clothing
tonalTo lave at Salvation Army Hall
Atc' u Jaw and donations will be
or can jly22d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-23

ravin Smith, city clerk OF
.!sursday In the city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-13
DEFENSE HIT At
BEAUTY TRIAL

Miss Artabella Hill. an attractive
young beauty culturist of Buffalo.
N. Y. today testified before a jury
in Criminal Court No. 2, Justice
Bailey presiding. at the trial of
Charles r. Gerrishs40f this city. and
Alexander Troup. IA publisher Of
New Haven. ConTi8 charged with
using the mails to defraud in con.
nection with issuing diplomas from
the University of American Society
of Derma -Trichologists.
Miss Hill. being questioned by As.
sistant District Attorney j.. j..
O'Leary. said that in 1926 Gerrish
and Troup called at her place of
business in Buffalo. representing
themselves as Federal officers.
They told her. she claimed. that
they were making clean sweep
OF all beauty parlors OF the coun.
try" to require them to take a
course of instruction. either BY
correspo or at the Univer.
sity." conforming with an act Of
Congress which required all beauty
parlor owners to study with the
University"
Miss Hill stated that she was
told by accused that If she became
a member Of the University" or
student. she would not be subject
to any other State or Government
regulations or rules governing the
conduct of beauty parlors.
Miss Hill said she paid them SO
by check, for which she received
certificate which was introduced
by the prosecution as part OF the
evidence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-13
GETS
INTO HIGH GEAR
Bv w. X. HUTCHINSON

DIV W. Ns AAO
After cautiously feeling its way
for a week, Congress today threw
it's legislative machine into high
gear for a sprint through the
winter. session. A long program Of
political controversies faced the
Senate, while the immediate task
confronting the House will be to
pass upon the annual sheaf Of ap-
preparation bills.
This outlook will give but little
place to the legislative recon-
medations Of President Coolidge, as
Administration leaders in both
branches already have killed his
proposal for a tax rebate. The
Senate will steal a page from the
record of the previous Congress by
spending much time on investiga-
tons.
Two new inquiries will get under
way today, one by a Senate Elec-
tons subcommittee into the bribery
charges raised against Senator Ar
thur r. Gould (R,) of Maine and the
other by a Commerce subcommittee
into reports that the United States
Shipping Board has opened negotia-
tions for sale Of the Governments
North Atlantic merchant fleet, in
GLIDING the Leviathan.
A stiff legislative program must
be disposed of during the winter,
even though tax reduction is not
considered.
In the Senate, the question of
leasing the Governments $150,OOO.O0O
Muscle Shoals project stood first
on the program.
Following this, Republican leaders
Anticipated action on the rivers and
harbors bill, which already has
passed the House.
In the House, the Interior Depart.
ment appropriation bill was debated
today, following enactment Of the
Treasury and Postoffice Department
supply measure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-13
CHILD LABOR IN
D. c. IS GUT

Washington leads the nation In
the rapid reduction of child labor
within its boundaries.
Owing to the new compulsory
school attendance law, the number
of juvenile workers in Washington
was cut down 81 per cent in 1925.
the Children's Bureau announced
today.
The new school attendance law
provides that child remain in
school until it is sixteen years of
age unless it has completed the
eighth grade. The report declares
that the Improvement in conditions
here is traceable to the application
Of this amendment to the statute.
Louisville, second in line to Wash
ington in child labor decrease,
showed a cut of II per cent in
1925 and Indianapolis 10 per cent.