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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13
Labor Federation
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opposition of the federation to modi-
fication of the immigration laws and
pledged support of the national organ
ization to the striking textile workers
of Passaic, N. ].
your committee sees no reason for
recommending that the American Fed
Grafton of Labor modify or change its
position regarding recognition of the
autocratic socialistic regime in Rus
sia,' said the committee report on
Russia. in part.
There has been no essential change
in either the character of the opera
lions of that regime since We last had
the question under consideration. 1t
means regime of enslavement, a
regime determined to bring about
world revolution if, and when possible.
I'VE extend our profound sympathy
to the masses of the people of Russia,
oppressed as they are, terrorized as
they are, whenever terrorism suits the
purposes of the f1endish regime under
which they exist, awed as they are at
all times by the Red army which con-
stitutes the most powerful and dan
gerous military machine in the world,
and hopeless as they seem to be of
AcAcdSS AVN biAS4i wv
nomic, moral, political and spiritual
enslavement,"
The report also voiced the determi-
nation of the federation to permit none
of it's members to have any official
connection with a proposed labor COM
mission to investigate conditions in
Russia, sponsored throughout the
country recently by labor organiza-
lions not affiliated with the American
Federation of Labor.
John L. Lewis, president OF the
United Mine Workers of America, in
a vigorous denunciation of the activi-
ties OF Russian sympathizers in the
United States, particularly with ref
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13
OBSERVE COLUMBUS
DAY IN ENGLISH
CLASSES At CONY

The discussions before the Eng
fish classes at Cony High school by
members of the history classes in
observance of Columbus day, Tues
day, proved very successful. Sew
eral discussions on Columbus were
submitted by the students and these
proved to be an interesting combina-
ton of good English and the ac-
curacy acquired through the study
of history.
The following discussion, given by
Bertha Morse, a senior, is worthy of
commentator.
For centuries before Columbus,
no one had dared to explore the
mystery of the western horizon"
Columbus was fascinated by this
mystery and determined to solve it.
Columbus was a product of the
great Renaissance, the age of re-
birth in art, learning, sculpture, and
science. Aristotle, the famous Greek
philosopher. had held the opinion
that the world was round, by seeing
the circular shadow Of the earth on
the moon during an eclipse. From
such Greeks, the idea descended
through the Mohammedans to
southern Spain, where Columbus
IeCGINGu the lQS3.
columbus was much interested
in Roger Bacon's TRANSACTIONS of the
Greek beliefs, and also in the new
edition of Ptolymy's Geography. The
Behaim globe was in existence, and
to a fair extent showed the world
as it now is. The Florentine as
tronomer, Toscanelli, also furnished
Columbus with much geographical
data.
"The Mortimer, who had visited
the shores of Greenland and North
America, wrote many legends (sa-
gas) about their early explorations,
and no doubt Columbus read these.
Columbus was interested in a
short route to the East Indies. In
the then old book of Marco Polo
can still be seen marginal notes
written in by Columbus. He was
fascinated with Polo's description of
the gold and spices of the Far East.
In those days, when modern preser-
walton Of food was not known, spices
were needed to cover I'D rancid
tastes. These were procured from
the East Indies but the Turks had
closed the routes through the Near
East, therefore it was necessary that
a new route be found. Columbus
decided to reach the Far East by
sailing westward.
The Portuguese under Prince
henry the Navigator, did much ex-
pIorlng. Columbus and his brother
went on some of these expeditions
from which Columbus gained a mass
of nautical information.
Columbus was an enthusiastic
student of all geography. mariners
charts, and all pertaining to geo.
graphical date. He learned from
every possible source.
How did Columbus differ from
other wise men of his day? He COL
lected and built upon their knowl-
edge; but he possessed the added
characteristic of daring courage. so
went forth to do and he did it,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13
ST0REKEEPERS COOPERATING To
REDUCE FIRE HAz ARD RESULT
INSPECTION BY CHIEF MCCuRDY

covered with infiammable substances
such as cardboard or wood.
Look at this" he continued and
brought out a piece of board which
mad done duty as collar for a
stove funnel. This was badIv
charred and there was little doubt
mat the only thing that prevented a
Tre was that there was not enough
ar reached the flame to give It a
real start"
rubbish near the stairs we have
cleared away. picture for yourself
the work of the firemen trying to
carry hose or chemicals into a
smoke hlled cellar with which thew
are not familiar and with the cell
larway choked with rubbish. II
would be a mean job.
Ihere are many similar things
that the householder could check I'm
LOT himself to avoid the possibility
OF hre. We can't look the houses
over as there are too many of them.
put II the owners would look around.
check up on chimneys, and mines.
look after greasy rags and mons.
clear out rubbish from cellars and
attlcs, and watch out that ashes are
put only In metal containers. there
would be little work Cor us. and
tnat Is what we want. We are not
AFRAID to work here, but we realize
that the less we have to do the bet
ter 1t is for the city and we feel
that preventative work is worth a
great deal.
In conclusion Chief McCurdy spoke
or the eXtinguishers which are
used in many homes, those which
are commonly called acid and soda
eXtlnguishers. He pointed out that
these are sure only for a year after
they are recharged. This work is
handled at a minimum charge at txe
local fire station and the boys are
very glad to recharge the extinguish-
ers for the citizens of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13
Student Trophy
Provided Cony High
nv Local People

a fine cup, to be known as the Phil
Fjins trophy, has been offered to Cony
Hjgb school by Mr.. and Mrs. Rob Phil
q ips of this city. The cup is an ornate
4 frophy, q inches high, and is formed
/ ~ silver with an ebony base. The
cup will be given to some student of
Cow to be kept for one year and pass
: "a On to another
Id has not yet been determined just
/ What Will be the basis of the award
The CUP will be used to stimulate the
phase of Cony life that is most worthy
d encouragement. Mr.. Phillips was
Epresent at recent special meeting of
Efbe Student Council and offered the
Eeup. Robert Leadbetter, president of
zthe council, thanked Mr.. Phillips in a
few we'll chosen words and told the
donor that the cup would be highly
valued by the school.
The following committee was chosen
4 10 decide the basis of the award: Mr..
Phillips, Mr.. Perkins, Miss Vickery,
kAtwood Nelson and Frances Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

the constitution Of the third interna-
tionale in which Soviet sympathizers
were urged to destroy the labor move
ment," and concluded with . stirring
peroration calling upon the convention
to accept he challenge.
In calling for the vote he asked
the Alternatives to stand to be counted.
So great was the majority he then
called for the negatives to stand. No
one arose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13
Visiting Degree Team
ITO Exemplify Work
|Maccabee Tent

arrangements have been perfected
IN the Bangor Maccabee degree
~, consisting Of 80 men. to APP
ss.r in Augusta on November s. at
Fs,cb time they will exemplyfy the
az n m a class of new members. A
60 deal of interest is being taken
|sr The members and new material Is
y vs,,inp IN fast Those who know say
M the Bangor team is the best in
~ state. that they put the work on
- al IT'S beauty and dignity, leaving
|hssind them a profound impression
\ the magnificence of Maccabee
IxAn nhinp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

An interesting meeting OF the
Augusta League of Women Voters
was held at the assembly hall of the
Y. NJ. c. A, last evening. Reports
of the conventions of sister organiza-
tons, the Federation of Womens
clubs and the w. c. 7. U. were given
by Mrs. Dennis Donovan and Mrs. o.
b Frost. Mrs. w. L. Hayden report
ed on the convention of the Maine
League of Women Voters at Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

Mrs. James Currier, who was con-
fined to the Augusta General Hospi-
tai for several weeks undergoing
surgical treatment, returned Sunday
to her home on Crescent street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

,,.s w F. Currier and Mrs. Myr-
~ ~ clement have returned to their
l'| Washington, D. c, On their trip
" w. riament and Mrs. Currier stopped
Nv York, Philadelphia and other
|,o;nts Of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

Mrs. Alexander Van c. Phillips Of
Boston, who has been visiting with
her son Rob. Phillips and Mrs. Phil
lips at their home, so Chapel street,
returned Tuesday to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

There was large attendance at
the meeting of the Williams school
Parent Teacher Association, held
Tuesday evening at school building.
Selections by quartet of girls and
a monologue by one of the students
were entertainment features. Fol-
lowing the program, delicious re-
freshments were served by the COM
mittee in charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

Manson Gordon, who has been pass
ing a few days at the home of his
parents in this city. returned to Bos-
ton Tuesday to resume his studies at
the Copley School of Commercial Art.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

rone Circle No. 1852 will hold
Plae s,,iar meeting Wednesday eve
Z re- 40 o'clock. A good atten-
w. is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

Myron Moody. driver of Hose, No.
2, is enjoying a vacation Of two
weeks, which he is passing at his
farm In Togus Charles Norton is
driving No. 2 during his absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

Hon. Hiram Kicker OF Poland
Spring was a business caller Tues
day in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

Representative-elec Calvin H.
Staples of Eliot was a caller on
friends in the city. Tuesday Mr..
Staples came to Augusta to attend
the annual convention of the Maine
Association of Sealers of Weights
and Measures Of which he is a men,
Der
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

,.r+,ons of marriage have been
y y :. the Office of the city clerk by
|alsa " sIIarie and Rose Toulouse of
tos, and by Henry Patnaude and
Va Nadeau. also of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

Mrs. Jessie c. Thompson, who re-
Gently resigned from the position of
assistant secretary to Governor
Ralph 0. Brewster, is visiting in the
city for two days as the guest of
Mrs. Charles e. Dustin, prior to
starting for California where she will
pass the winter months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

Mrs. Ida Moulton of Gorham is
visiting in the city for a few days as
the guest of her sister. Mrs. c.. B.
Burleigh. Is Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred W. Lee passed
Monday and Tuesday on an automo-
bile trip to Rangeley, going via King
field and Eustis, and returning. by
way of Bethel and Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

Fred B. Hill. cashier at the Au-
gusta post office. is enjoying his an
nual vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

n N. Club will meet with
1ns Inn sawyer at her home on Riv-
~ Drive Thursday afternoon at
IN o'clock, promptly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

.ogular meeting Of Seth Will
Ils National Relief Corps will be
ltms .his afternoon at $50 in G. A. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

Leroy Hussey left Tuesday for
business visit to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

Miss Minnie Morse of this city WIS.,
tied friends in Topsham, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13

nd Mrs. Fred Fogg Of South
VI an nassed the weekend with
rdl Harold Mahar and Ruby East
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13
LOCAL NOTICE

IN LOCAL NOTICE
tAFound-2 spare tires and 2 wheels.
Enquire at Journal after P. NJ.
Oct13d1r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-10-13
AUGUSTA LOCALS
n.',.,hone Your Locals to 1877

Mrs James Curtis Of Gar
Mr. aI ns ssed sunday with their
ner, Mrs Harold Mahar.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-30
Lumber Fire

Gaining great Roadway before it's
discovery fire swept the east half of the
Green agerman lumber yard on
South Main street Neptunelate Sunday
consuming almost the entire main
building stored with paints, roofing
materials, doors and other expensive
lumber, a110-feet shed containing
thousands of feet Of lumber and many
thousands, more stored in the yard, at
n loss estimated to be 81 100000. The
company had just received large sup
ply of stock for the fall trade.
Altho the cause of the fire Sunday
night is undetermined, company Off
cials suspect a fire bug because 10 days
ago, it is declared, an Intellectual at
tempt was made to fire one of the build
ing in the West ard.
Firemen from township, Asbury Park,
Bradley Beach, Ocean Grove and Nep-
tune city, worked for more than three
hours to extinguish the flames; they
had them under cotrol, however, with
ia an hour after their arrival
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-30
Two Killed by Train

ArrAigned in city police court OF AS
bury Park Sunday on technical charges
of inanslaughter, James Stephens, 4S, of
S24 First street, Manasquan Beach, en-
gineer Of the train which snuffed out
the lives of two local boys on the
Sixth avenue crossing Saturday after
noon, and Ephriam Thompson, 45, CON
duetor, were sent to Freehold and re-
leased in $3.50 bail by Common Pleas
Judge Jacob Steinbach, ir.
Haviland is in Monmouth Memorial.
hospital, Long Branch, suffering from
strained back. The exact extent Of
his injurieshas not been learned. X-ray
examinations was made Monday. He is
not in a serious condition, however
It was said at the hospital Monday
morning. The four, b member Of the
party, Patsy AsSilo, is recovering at his
home.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-30
EngIIshtOWn

Miss Florence Orr, daugeter of Mr..
and Mrs. John A. Orr and a graduate
nurse of the Ann May hospital Spring
Lake and Legrande Conover Ely, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Legrande Ely Of
Hightstown were married last Saturday
by Rev. Fred w. Druckenmiller pastor
Of the Presbyterian church. The cere-
mony was performed at the manse. ATT
PENDANTS were Miss Mildred Yarnall
and Edmund S. Ely Of Robbinsville
Howard Woodward of Tennent has
been appointed chairman Of the Y. M
@. A drive in Manalapan township.
Little Ellen Shippam entertained
friends Thursday afternoon in honor Of
her fifth birthdhy. She received num-
Der Of pretty gifts. Games were played
and refreshments served. The guests
were: Charles and William Petrics, Lor-
eta and Palustue Bontonts, Elizabeth
and David Marlatt, Betty Palmer, Ber-
nice, Earl, Norman and Alvin Dawson,
Walter Noce, Vincent DeLeyn, Sylvia
Kerstein. Mrs. Charles Petrics and Mrs.
M. Gibbs.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-30
Monmouth County Courts

Alfonso Cascullo, 85. of 1925 Wash
ington avenue, Asbury Park, charged
with the shooting on Sept. 8 of Clinton
Starks, colored, of 1889 Washington
avenue, Asbury Park, was released
lin $4,000 bail by Common Pleas
Judge Jacob Steinbach, jr,, of
Asbury, Park, is counsel for Cas-
cullo, who is charged with atrocious
assault and battery with attempt to
kill.
Cascullo is alleged to have shot
Starks four times on Sept. 8, and at
that time the victim Of the bullets
was thought to be dying He is in
Asbury Park hospital, where it was
stated his condition was considerably
improved.
County authorities have received
word of the arrest at Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, by Monmouth County De-
tective Merke Sacco OF Harold G. Nor
ford, former district court judge. at
Long Branch, charged with kembezzle-
ment of 81 900 from Santo Morelli Of
Third avenue, Long Branch; The
alleged embezzlement related to a mort
gage deal handled by Morford for
Morelli.
.Abouttwo years ago, Morford was
dlsbarred in this state from prac-
tising law following alleged irregular
tiles IN handling mortage transac-
tions foi ]. William Jones of Long
Branch. Shortly after he went to
Florida and started in the real estate
business.
Morford was district court Judge in
Long Branch for lmost two years
Admitting guilt of long list of dep
relations and thefts, Rich ard s. Rocker
10, who resided with his grandmother
ct "a Morris avenue, Nanasquan, and
VOORHEES, Morton, IA, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. y. M. Morton of Brielle, were SEN
fenced by Judge Jacob Steinbach Fri
day to the state home for boys at ia mes
burg.
John Vitola, 81, of $3.50 Jeffrey street
Long Branch, and John DePrisco, 10,
and Anthony Laurine, "a, both of Main
street, Oceanport, who were arrested
the first of the week, by state Trooper
Walter Simpson of the Hightstown Of
flee OF the state police, pleaded guilty
OF stealing 90 bags of potatoes from a
barn on the Isaac Bergen farm last
Sunday night and they were remanded
to jail to await sentence at Freehold
Wednesday. William Brown, colored,
passing the Bergen farm at midnight,
Sunday saw the truck leave the barn
truck and notified Mr.. Bergen and the
state police and Trooper Simpson ar
rested the men at their homes.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-30
County Receives
Bids For Paving

The Red Bank Construction Com
pany, Wednesday of LAST week submitted
tho lowest Of six estimates for the con-
struction of timber drain from River
road to the Shrewsbury river at Rumson
and was awarded the contract by the
Board of FTeeholders at their bill of
81, 1853 SO, Other estimates entered were:
r. s. Finley, Red Bank, "a, 263.63. Thorn
as Proctor, Long Branch, So ,317 So;
Jesse A. Rowland, Sea Bright. $4,627.
IL; Owen ]. Melee, Long Branchs 81, 1922.
SO; s. 8. Thompson and company, Red
Bank, $4,670.SS.
'Stryker and Stryker Of Red Bank,
bid $21, 236.10 on the paving Of the APP
proaches to the Allenhurst-Ocean town
ship bridge and the Avon approach to
the Shark river inlet bridge. This was
the lowest Of three bids submitted, but
the award Of contract was deferred I'M
til Tuesday when the board met again
/ at 10 O'Clock and at 1890 met with the
Monmouth County Bar association In
unwilling painted portrait Of the late
Edmund Wilson in the large court room.
There were two other bids on the Bird ge
approaches the paving project, the
/ Red Bank Construction company bid
ding $21 ACC. 80, and r. s. Finley of Red
Bank, $22, 594.20.
The board met today with the OFF,
Gals of Highlands relative to correcting
certain drainage conditions at Water
witch.
Plans and specifications prepared by
County Engineer George K Allen for
a concrete culvert bridge on the FIRE.
neau-W ooleytown road were approved
and on motion of Messrs. Thompson and
Polhemus the clerk was directed to adj
vertise for bids.
On recommendation of of County En-
gineer Allen the fourth section Of the
Farrningdale- Manasquan road was ac-
cepted from the contractor and it was
voted to take over the EIton-Adelphia
road as county road, same having just
been improved by the township under
state and county aid. The transfer
will be made as of Jan. 1, next, howev-
er, as the freeholders have no appropria-
tion in their budget for its maintenance.
On motion of Harry g.. Borden the
county engineer was directed to pre-
pare plans and specifications for the
paving of the first section of the Keans-
burg Keyport road, distance of 81
miles and for the construction of a plate
girder bridge on the Newman Springs |
road near Red Bank.
On motion of William M. Bergen the |
engineer was instructed to prepare plans |
and specifications for paving q section |
of the river road, Belmar to Farming
dale, for distance OF one mile and on
motion of Elmer e. Polhemus, the en-
gineer was directed to prepare plans for
the paving of the Englishtown-T ennent
road, and for the paving of the Como
Muddy Brook road.
The engineer, on motion Of Mr.. Bor-
den for Director Newcomb, was also
to prepare plans and sPecifica-
lions for improving the drainage situa-
ton and taking out the trolley tracks on
Oceanport avenue, the entrance to
Broadway in Long Branch.
Parker-Graham, Inc, Of Paterson,
were awarded the construction construct
ing drawbridge ait BeIford at cost
of $57, 695 so, the lowest OF several bids
submitted at the last meeting.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-09-30
DR.. A. I. Apologize,
of EnglishtOWn,
Celebrates Both Year

DR.. A. 7. Apologize is receiving the
congratulations of his friends, de has
passed his 80th year and, by almost
unanimous reclamation, is one of the
most popular members Of the COM
munitv, having figured during his 90
years at Englishtown prominently In
advancing the welfare Of the town.
DR. Applegate isa physician and,
des pite his age, makes his daily
round Of calls, spreading good cheer
among the sick and with ready
smile for all who meet him.,
He came to Englishtown in 1771
at the suggestion of DIR. Cook, then e
practicing physician This was but
two years after his graduation from the
University of Pennsylvania.
The death of three nearby physl-
clans DIR. Knaper of Jamesburg, Dr.
Conover ofMarlboro and DIR. Thomason
of Perrinvile, with the moving Of DR.
Long to Freehold, made promising
field for the young physician. He
proved equal to the occasion and built
up large practice. His home on
Tennent avenue and Main street is
his pride.
In 1878 he married Jennie @. Will
son, daughter of Robert and Helen
Wilson Of Manalapan. She died in
April.
He has two sons, james T. Apple
gate, who married Miss Hazel Elem
ing, who is proprietor of the Village
inn, and Kenneth P Applegate, who
married Miss Marion Mount, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Mount;
has position with the Electric
Light company of Hartford, Conn. !:
There are two grand children.
DR.. Apologize was county collector
for is years; jury commissioner from
1921 to 1923; member of the Boro
Council for number of years pre-
ceeding his election as mayor He
has been mayor for % years, and
was nominated for mayor for the fall
election.
He is Mason, an American Me-
chanic and member of the Knights
of Pythias
Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Apologize
gave a banquet in his honor on Sept,
II, at the Village Inn. The table
was decorated with 80 American
Beauty roses the gift of G.. A. Baird
of Freehold. Joseph McDernott,
county clerk, sent rAdiogram from
Naples, Italy, offering congratuIa-
tions. The guests were DR.. Apple
gate, Walter II. Emmons, John 81.
Baird, Edward T. Rooney, John r.
Lewis, Chester Burt, Wilson Me-
Bride and George Rooney