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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-01
The 'New Leader" Joins the Pack

This is the second installment
of the article on the struggle of
the left wing Of the international
Ladies' Garment Workers in New
York against the now ousted re-
dictionaries. The last article exposed
the scoundrelly lie published by the
New York Forward purporting to
show that the left wing squandered
a half-million dollars in its struggle
against the burocracy. In reply the
left wingers opened their books for
inspection and asked the reaction
aries to similarly account for the
hundreds Of thousands which went
thru their hands.
Continued from last issue)
HAVING failed with this, new tao
IL tic was tried. This time the For
ward, this despicably yellow sheet, the
low level of which raises Mr.. Hearst
to the height of the gentle and liberal
Mr.. Oswald Garrison Willard, assumed
the toga of the revolutionary virtue!
And since the New Leader, the Eng
fish organ of the socialist party, the
last of that feeble bunch of liberal or
counter-revolutionary sheets which be
gan with The Worker, and went thru
the Daily Call, the Daily Leader, until
it reached its present stage-since this
rag has aped the attacks upon the left
leadership of the international made
by the Forward, we will answer the
New Leader and the Forward at once
by dealing with the first.
In it's most recent issue, right next
to an advertisement for Ex-Lax %,
is an article by one Louis Silverstein,
the paid publicity agent for the Sig
man machine at the Philadelphia con-
vention of the international, whose
scandalous stories and actions at the
convention led to his almost being
kicked out bodily from the hall by
the irate left wing. The level Of his
and honesty may be judged
from the following quotation, in which
he speaks Of the results of the activi-
lies of the Communists and left wing
in the unions, when they sharpened
The struggle against the bureaucrats:
a. Progressives and reformers
placed In a position of having to
unite with conservative labor lead
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-01

A sub a day ioiU help to drive
cdp'fas a'odg A-tte1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
Princeton Man Wins
Collegiate Prose Prize

New York. July 18.--(P)-Archer
Winston of Princeton University IS
the winner OF the first intercollegiate e
Literary Contest for prose writ
ing. conducted during the last year
under the auspices of Harper's Mag
azine. His STORY in Descending
Discords" was given first prize of
$500 by the judges, William McFee,
Christopher Morley, and IONA Gale
Manuscripts were submitted by I'M
dergraduates in eighty-four of the
leading colleges and u1;v~-- 80 in
the United States.
The award story, an account OF the
decline and fall of a freshman at
Princeton as told in his letters to his
parents, will be published in the Au-
gust magazine. Winston, q New
Yorker, wrote the story while a
senior.
Two second prizes OF $500 each 60
to Mary Lispenard Cooper of Vas
sar College, and Walter D. Edmonds,
Jr., of Harvard.
Winners of honorable mention are
Julia Goldman, University of Oregon;
Gilmore Flues, Princeton; Roberta e.
Smith, Washburn College; Marie Ma
cumber. University of Nebraska, and
Tench F. Tilghman, University of
Virginia. The contest was conduct
ed with the cooperation or the Eng
lish departments of the colleges
which entered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Romeo e. Laferriere, a member of
the National Home at Togus and a vet
eran or the World War with a fine rec
ora OF honorable service In Company I.
ioIst Infantry, Goth (Yankee) Divis-
ION, was arrested Monday on fugitive
warrant by Sheriff John B. Eastman
at the request Of Massachusetts, au-
thorities. and gave bail before Judge
Robert A Cony in Augusta municipal
court for one week. pending action by
the Bay State officers.
Though the warrant under which the
veteran. who Is commander of the
World War company at the National
home. was taken into custody charges
the man with being fugitive from
justice. II Is understood that the
charges pending against him at Fall
River. Mass. are for the larceny of
sum of money from one Marie Deniz.
1t is understood that the Massachu-
sets case is one of some months
standing.
Laferriere has been a member Of the
National Home for the past two years
and Is highly regarded by his asso-
GATES and by comrades at the reser-
walton. He has been active in the vet
Grams organizations, and Governor
Ryan OF the Home stated yesterday
afternoon that Laferriere had been in
charge of company of from IS to
zoo men and had been most successful
in maintaining discipline and in keep
Ing the records of the company
1t is the belief of his comrades that
the World War veteran will be able to
satisfy the Fall River authorities of
his innocence of the charge pending
against him. Governor Keith Ryan ad-
dressed the court on the mans general
good character and record since he was
been at the Togus Home. Bail was
placed at $500 for one week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
Ocean Point and East
Boothbay "Play Ball"

For the first time in number Of
years Ocean Point and East Booth
bay mingled in a baseball game on
the Common, Sunday afternoon, the
seven inning fray resulting in a 90
score with the Pointers on the long
end. With a nucleus Of few who
have been playing ball more or less
this season, the remainder Of the
Ocean Point team was made up Of
former stars, many Of whom had not
played for some years, which fact
served to make substitutions numer-
Gus and frequent. Not the least
striking feature of the afternoon was
the work Of Charley Bailey, for many
years Il major league umpire. in call
ing the balls and strikes which duty
he performed in a manner all his
own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
Entertainment and
Dance is Regular Success

The entertainment and dance last
Saturday night was attended by a
very satisfactory crowd and the two
vaudeville acts which were produced
by some of the younger set of the
Point under the direction of Howard
Stiles and John Newbert made a big
hit with the audience.
The first Of the two acts was a lit
tie novelty in which the action Of the
play was carried out by the charac-
tiers as the manuscript was read by
Mrs. Johnson and was very cleverly
carried out. The cast was az follows:
Manuel del Populo. the villain, Jack
Clark; Patrick, Sthe hero. Bamford
Rogers; Victoria, the heroine. Don
Cook; Zingerella, the Maid, Gerald
Johnson; Sun, Horton Flynt; Shades
of Night Gerald Johnson: Curtains,
Walter Murphy, Roland Burke !;
Hours. Richard Johnson, Norman
Littlefield;J Reader. Mrs. Georg
Johnson.
The second and concluding act of
the program was a humorous mono
logue delivered by Mons. Pedro Pr
nochle. p. D. @. o., a flashily dressed
colored gentleman in the person Of
Howard Stiles. which went over big.
The dance which followed was at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
Pretty Wedding of
Augusta Couple

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred l..
Higgins of 100 State street was the
scene of a pretty wedding, Saturday
evening. July II, when their daugh-
ter, Miss Julia Rebecca Higgins, be-
came the bride of Marvin Clifford
Mclean.
Rev. William r. Wood of the Pen
ney Memorial church performed the
ceremony, the double ring service be-
ing used. The couple were attended
by Ansel Hill and Miss Ruth Hill,
both classmates of the bride. The
bride wore beautiful gown of pale
blue georgette trimmed with gray
and carried a shower bouquet Of pink
roses and white sweet peas. The
maid of honor wore pale green silk
and carried pink roses and sweet
peas. The wedding march was played
by Miss Marjorie Higgins, sister of
the bride. About 80 of the intimate
friends and relatives of the bride and
groom were present
The bride received many beautiful
gifts, including silver, cut glass. linen
and many other attractive and useful
gifts. The groom's gift to the bride
was a string of pearls and his gift
to the best man was a stick pin of
gold set with rubies and pearls. The
brides gift to the groom was green
gold ring set with a ruby and she
gave her maid of honor gold brace
let
Mrs. Mclean was graduate Of
Cony High in the class of 1924. She
has since been employed at the Capt.
toll City Motor Company. Mr.. Nc
Lean came to Augusta from Wood
stock, n. B. He is employed at the
r i
Mr.. and Mrs Mclean left soon after
the ceremony for Woodstock, n. B..
where they will visit the parents of
the groom. After their return they
will make their home with the pa
rents of the bride at 100 S tie street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
BELGRADE
Scholarship of Dist. No. 10
Meet In Annual Reunion

The annual reunion Of the scholars
of District No. TO- West Roard, Bel
brade, was held, Sunday, July IS, at
the home of E. w. Towle, on the
west road, being near the site of the
old school house. A bountiful dinner
was served in a grove of birches
nearby, consisting of fish chowder
an dbaked beans, together with all
the fixings that go to make dinner
appetizing. AS happy coincidence
this was the birthday of the hostess,
Mrs. Louise Towle. and beautiful
birthday cake was served, On the
table were several bouquets and the
trees above were finely decorated
with flags and streamers. AS one
entered the grove he was met by
large flag which was hung over the
pathway.
Tyenty-three old school mates and
friends were present. After the din
ner was served remarks were made
by John F. Spaulding, a former
scholar and teacher of this school.
wherein he gave a partial history OF
the school from the time the house
was built to the time that school was
discontinued in this district. Follow
ing these remarks in behalf of the
guests, he presented the host, Eu-
gene w. Towle, with a fine bathrobe
and pair of slippers, to which he re-
sponded in we'll chosen words and
with much feeling. A fine poem was
read by Mrs. John Damren, of 1t.
Vernon. Although showers were
threatening and rain was falling on
all sides. this locality had fine day.
Late in the afternoon the company
returned to their homes after ex-
pressing their appreciation of the en-
joyment in meeting so many old
friends and all hoping for a return
of the day next year.
The Ladies' Aid of the Old South
Union church of Belgrade will meet
with Mrs. Don Stevens. Wednesday
afternoon, July 81. Young ladies
wishing to join the Junior League are
invited.
Rev. r. S. Bernauer, pastor OF the
United Baptist church of Oakland,
will preach at the Old South Union
church every Sunday at 2.30 p. NJ.
All are cordially invited. Strangers
are welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
More Grinders For
CushnOc Paper Co.

Watson, Frye Co, was given an or
der Saturday by the Cushnoc Paper
Co., Augusta, for two more of the
four pocket pulp grinders. They are
to be duplicates of four already built
by watson, Frye Co., for this same
firm, the last of which were delivered
last week. This order will require
about six weeks to fill. A great many
inquiries are being received by thu
local plant relating to the type Of
grinders, many parts Of which bear
the Tidmarsh patent, ana the bust
ness outlook with this Arm is said to
be very much improved.-Bath In
dependent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
BELFAST

Bury Ashes Capt. Pratt and Wife
The ashes of Captain Nichols
Pratt, and his wife. Mrs. Abbie
Veazie Pratt, cremated in California,
were brought to Belfast Monday and
inferred in the family lot In Grove
cemetery. Capt. Pratt died some
years ago, and Mrs. Pratt last win
ter on the West coast. Accompany
the remains were their sons. Rear
Admiral William Veazie Pratt, presi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
CAPTAIN MCCURDY
OF HOSE ONE NAMED
ASSISTANT TO Chief

George r. McCurdy, who for more
than a score of years has been a call
man or the Augusta fire department,
mas been appointed to the permanent
force, and has assumed his duties as
assistant to Chief Engineer Roy K.
Small, with station at the Hartford
fire house,
Mr.. McCurdy has been a volunteer
OF the department over a long period
OF years. serving under Chiefs John
buckley. Joseph Kicker, Charles
HUNT and Roy K. Small. He has
peen captain Of Hose Company No.
under Chief Small, and is we'll known
within the department and by citi-
zens generally. Mr.. McCurdy has
been foreman at the Maine Central
railroad freight depot for several
years.
1t will be recalled that Chief En-
gineer Small announced his intention
OF reslgning some months ago but
that he agreed to remain with the
department until Mayor Mclean ap-
pointed successor. 1t Is unc ar.
stood that under the new arranse.
nient, Mr.. Small remains non1inally
at the head Of the department, but
that Captain McCurdy will be in
charge at such times as Mr.. Small
may be away from the city.
Mayor Mclean stated Monday aft
ernoon that the appointment of a
chief engineer to succeed Chief Small
mad not been made, and that an
agreement had been made whereby
Mr. Small would continue In that ca
pacity with permission to be relieved
from duty part of the time, when he
could devote his attentions to his
connections with the America-La-
france Company. of which he is the
representative in Maine territory
Chief Small will probably sever his
connection with the Augusta fire de-
partnent in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

brother-in-law, Leroy Marden, with
a hoe handle. The alteration grew
out of an argument over an auto
mobile which Marden kept on the
premises occupied by Cochran, the
latter giving Marden black eye ana
inflicting a cash on the temple which
required three stitches. Although
Cochran pied not guilty and said that
Marden threatened him with a mon
key wrench, three witnesses testified
that it was not so and that Marden.
was STOPPING over and got the blow
sideways. Cochran appealed and
was put under $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
More Crude Oil
Content in Baltic
Region Shale

Santa Maria, Cal, July 19-P)-
Tests of Esthonian oil shale, COM
pleted at the plants of the N-T-U
company near here. have proved
that oil bearing rock from the Baltic
region Is nearly twice as rich in
crude oil content and possible recoy-
cry as American shale.
The tests have called attention to
the fact that for the first time in the
history of the oil industry crude oil
is being extracted from shale at
cost that enables it to compete COM
mercially with oil from wells.
The N-T-U plant is near deposits
OF oil bearing rock which Guy C.
Riddell, eastern manager of the COM
pany, describes as virtually unlimited
in extent with light overburden so
placed as TO permit mining by steam
shovel
Internal Combustion Method
The workings are on a bench from
which the shale. after being crushed,
is carried by gra witty to the process
ing plant. In retorts the shale is
heated by what is known as the in
ternal combustion method. For near
~ q century crude oil has been OBJ
tanned from shale, notably in Scot
land, by combustion method, but it
has been external combustion. a pro-
cess too expensive TO make produce
ton feasible except for experiment
tai purposes.
The Santa Maria retortS are steel
cylinders eleven feet in diameter and
twenty-four feet high lined with fire
brick. Fire built on top Of the mass
of shale burns downward. A fan
draws downward the gases gener-
ated, distilling oil passes from the
bottom of the retort into storage
tanks. The gas passes into con-
densers where 1t is dehydrateG,
cleaned and cooled. From 1t addi-
tional oil is extracted.
Quality Equals Crude Oil
AS the combustion nears the bot
tom of the retort promoters indicate
a rise IN temperature and completion
Of the process. The snnnt shale is
dumped in chutes into railroad cars.
to be made into fire brick and in
sulating brick.
The assays OF the Esthonian shale
showed an oil content of seventy five
gallons to the ton. of which eighty to
ninety per cent is extractable. Five
hundred tons were shipped here for
the test. American shale generally
assays about forty-two gallons to
the ton. The quality of the oil in
each case is equal in every essential
to that of crude petroleum.
The oil obtained at the Santa Ma
ria plant is used mainly for fuel in
ore extraction by the fiotation pro-
cess. although a railroad near the
N-T-U plant is using it in it's To-
comotives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
SMTTHE'IELD

The Misses Esther. Ruth and Mabel
Grachen, Anna Siel. Anne Burnhart,
Eva Rietts of Lawrence, Mass, are
passing two weeks vacation at the
Whitney cottage at North Pond. A
farewell party was given the young
ladies Saturday evening by j. Frank
lin Mosher. Donald Everett and Doug
las Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
Bed-Bugs
Snotheredbv
LIQUID Fire

A liquid fire applied to ed-bugs, reaches and
deasl That's the new chemical discovery
P.D. Q. Can do no damage to your springs, or
furniture; won't rot or stain clothing. P. ID. @.
Is used and recommended BY leading hotels,
safest way of getting rid of pesky Insects. In
stantly 1t mothers and kills the living crea.
lures; coats their eggs, and stops them from
Matching and multiplying. A Sc package Of
this golden chemical will make . quart OF mix.
bugs. P @. can also be had in double Strength
liquid form-ready for use. Free patent spout
enables you 70 reach hard-to- get.at places with
ease. Get P. DO. at your druggist today Your
money back. hthe suEsarenct gone tomorrow.
John Coughlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Halpen re-
turned to their home in Boston on the
afternoon train Monday after visiting
in this city for the past two weeks as
guests Of Mr.. HAPPENS parents, Mr..
and Mrs. F. w. Halpen, 23 East
Chestnut street. They were accompa-
MED on their return by Miss Ethelyn
Halpen, who will visit with them for
two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Principal Everett V. Perkins of Cony
High school is in Augusta for a few
days, coming here from his summer
home in Vermont in connection with
the awarding of the contract and the
starting of construction on the extern
sive new high school building project.
Mrs. Perkins and the children are en-
joying the summer months at their
Vermont home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Members of the staff, from this
State, of the 43d Division, U. S. A..
leave Saturday for Nyantic, Conn,
for 15-day tour of duty. Four OF
The five members in this State have
slgnifed an intention to attend.
These are Capt. Lester NJ. Hart and
Col. Charles w. Savage Of Augusta,
capt. Harold D. Pledger of Portland
Ind Capt. James L. Moriarty of Lew
ston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

dent of the Naval War College at
Newport; Edgar Nichols Pratt and
Harold B. Pratt of Los Angeles,
Calf; also Mrs. William Veazie
Pratt, William Veazie, Jr., DR.. AL
fred Johnson of Brookline, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Miller Johnson of New
York and Miss Gertrude Louise
Johnson of California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Plans for the establishment of a
radio broadcasting station at Camp
heyes during the National Guard en-
campment which starts the latter
part OF this week are we'll under way,
ana are being supervised by Elliot
c. Goodwin of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Mrs. Olive Clark, of Patterson
street., and party of friends includ-
Ing Mrs. John Damren of Augusta.
Mrs. Nellie Brewer and Mrs. Iva
Smith of Togus motored to South
Harpswell, Sunday. They enjoyed a
hbster dinner at Gum Point, Orr's
hari. All report a very pleasant
AR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

intentions of marriage have been
MED at the office of the city clerk by
Harry McNaughton of Waterville and
sylvia Alice Munroe of this city. and
oy maxwell J. Murphy and Gladys
stapieford, both of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
AUGUSTA LOCALS
r.Iephone Your Locals to 1877
ruEATER ATTRACTIONS

.,ousta Opera House-Tuesday,
aug" 50 william Fox presents More
su, ess Work" Peter B. Kyne
fs. s, featuring Mary Brian: mystery
SUI. "The Shadow on the WALL"
pls.!.'ring Aileen Percy, Creighton
isss walter HERS Comedy; educa-
canal reel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

The Ancient Order OF Lamb will
rve an entertainment and dance at
he North Augusta Grange hall.
Wednesday evening at s o'clock.
Nusic by Jones five-piece orchestra.
Refreshments and novelties will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. George Herrin, former
~ OF Augusta, and Miss Frances Ben
neld, r. N, returned to their homes
IN Nashua, N. H. Monday, after visit
ing for a few days in this city as the
guests of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Jacqueline Ruth Spaulding has re-
turned home from Massachusetts.
where she has completed her studies in
a business college. She intends to
make her home in Augusta, where she
will be employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20
Commander OF WORLD WAR CO, At FOCUS
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON FUGITIVE WARRANT

Romeo E. Laferriere Wanted
BY Massachusetts Authori-
ties On Charge of Larceny
Governor Ryan Of National
Home Gives Man Good Char
acter-Under Bail Pending
Further Action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Mrs Napoleon Thibault passed
Sunday in Skowhegan. Mr.. Thi-
|tspf and children. who have been
|vsrng there for the past two
lvseks returned with her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

tended by a comfortable number of
couples which included not only
many Pointers but a considerable
crowd OF outsiders from Boothbay,
Oak Grove and other neighboring
places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

The Amos H. Higgins Agency has
,sS what was formerly the Sampson
PLACE in East Winthrop to Norman
Erowlton of Albion, who will occupy
h later as a home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Among the callers in this CITY on
Monday was Ada May Blake of port
iand. Wilson C. Blake accompanied
her on her visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Thirty days was the sentence
handed to Edward Cochran Of Win
terport by Judge Carleton Doak in
the municipal court Monday. He
was convicted of assault on his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Miss Beatrice Milliken. daughter
If ey-Goyernor Milliken, who is
councillor at Camp Jefferson, this
simmer, was caller in the city,
|Nondav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

~. Lena Rogers Is enjoying a
.-sstion from her duties at the D.
adams Adams Company. She Is pass
" he time at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

urs Catherine Fisher, of Belmont,
vs.s. who Is passing the summer
!, Hammond's Grove, was a caller
!, the city, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

/ Miss Evelyn Norton has returned
+. her home on Florence street
,nsr passing a few days with rela-
,tlrps at Fairs Cove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Miss Marion Thyng. teacher In
WV York, who is passing the sum-
~ IN Readfield, was caller in the
NV Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-20

Ida S. Fox of Presque Isle passed
MONDAY in town as the guest of local
friends.