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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
WINTHROP
Abenaki Chapter
Annual Fair to Be
Held Next Friday

The annual fair by the Sewing Cir
Gle of Abenaki Chapter, o. E. s.. will
be held at the Town Hall. Friday al
ternoon, September 3. In the eve
ming an entertainment will be given
bv Walter Gile, well known imper-
senator of Boston. with Miss Claire
Partridge of Livermore Falls, soloist'
A cast of local players will present
1.-THE Comical Country Cousins" an
amusing comedy sketch, introducing
many novelties.
The cast is as follows:
Aunt o. Phelia, the boss, Mrs.
Helen Lavellee. cousin supey. Miss
Mildred Brown, cousin Mollie, VINO
pIavs an organ, Mrs. Cora Keith. cou-
sins Della and Cecilia, the twisters,
Mrs. Evelyn and Mrs. Thelma COD
frev. cousin Jane, Miss Elinor Bis
hop. cousin Sarah, Miss Frances Ed
wards. cousin Samanthy. purity nlgh
eighty. Mrs. Lottie York, cousin
Merindy, who sings like bird, Mrs.
clara Yeaton. cousin Sis Hopkins
Miss Lura Norcross, May Jimmy.
colored lady. Miss Esther Roweli, Ill
tie Topsy Turnover. Ida Edwaros.
The schools in town will open on
Monday. Sept. 10, with the following
teachers: Leroy S. Huckins. princl-
nal High school; Albert P. Knishtiy'
sub master; Mrs. Dora Bishop assis-
tant; Miss Florence Smith, assls-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Winslow Man Hurt
In Automobile Crash
On College Avenue

Two cars were badly damaged and
the driver OF one of them severely in
jured in a collision that occurred
early Saturday morning near the up
per crossing on College avenue.
John B. Cookson, 81 Pleasantdale
avenue, city. driving a Jewett touring
car. was travelling south, while Frank
Fuller Of Beacon street, Winslow,
operating an Essex touring car was
rolling north behind another car. The
car ahead stopped suddenly and Mr..
Fuller turned sharply and quickly to
the left to avoid hitting it. Mr.. Cook
son was just approaching this point
as Mr.. Fuller pulled in toward the CEN
ter of the road and the two cars came
together with crash.
Mr.. Fuller sustained the full force
of the shock, receiving several LAGER
ations about the head and face and a
fracture of the bone of his left leg.
He was Immediately taken to the Sis
ters' Hospital for treatment. His car,
the Essex, was to all appearances
completely demolished and seemingly
beyond repair. The Jewett was dam
aged to a considerable extent, smash
ed radiator, bent front axle, crumpled
mudguards and other lesser injuries.
Mr.. Cookson was not seriously hurt
although severely bumped and shaken
up. Wilfred vigue Of IL Seavy street,
a crossing tender, who witnessed the
accident, said II was miracle that
neither driver was killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Avoid Meddling
With Foreign Coal
Word of Boston Man

New York, Aug. 2S.-J. G. Bradley
Of Boston, a director and a former
president Of the National Coal Asso-
citation, and at present the head of the
West Virginia organization of coal op-
orators, arrived today on the Niedw
Amsterdam from a seven weeks visit
abroad. Discussing the English coal
strike, he said:
ITS good thing Congress isn't in
session now, or some congressional
idiot would bob up and suggest that to
keep this country warm we must have
an immediate embargo on coal
"Of course there has been an in
crease in our export business, but we
could produce several million more
tons Of coal than our present rate of
production and, with this wide margin,
at least 90 per cent, the volue of our
export business does not jeopardize
our domestic supply. Our domestic
business would be bigger than it is
now if the shipping board had not
lacked up the freight rates, which ac-
ton shows the idiocy of governmental
management of anything. Private
ownership would have endeavored to
maintain reasonable rates with the OBJ
jective of moving the biggest possible
cargo"
Mr.. Bailey stated that the strike
was practically over, although the eff
feet as g. stimulus to the American
export trade would probably be felt
for several months. American export
business, he declared. must be devel-
oped on a sound commercial basis and
not on the weakness of the industry of
another nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Presence of Mellon
In Europe Quickens
Money Problems Talk

Geneva, Aug. 29-(P)-The discus
sion of the financial problems Of
Europe, which have taken on new
vigor since Andrew w. Mellon,
American secretary of the treasury.
came to Europe, has even reached
out unofficially to embrace the league
Of nations.
S. Parker Gilbert, agent for repair
ations payments, has consulted with
Sir Arthur Salter, head Of the finan-
cial rehabilitation Of both Austria
and Hungary and played an impor-
tant, though quiet role in the elabor-
alton of the German reparations
plan.
Mr.. Gilbert was accompanied by
Secretary Mellon, who however, re-
manned outside. Later Sir Arthur
accompanied Mr.. Gilbert downstairs
and was introduced to the secretary
Of the treasury.
Sir Arthur declined to discuss the
details of the visit to say there was
q general talk on the financial situa-
ton.
It is understood that flnanciers
who have recently been comforting
with Secretary Mellon at Evain-Les-
Bains regard the French financial
situation as the crux of the whole
problem of sound restoration of Eu-
ropean finance, with, however, Bel
GUM and Poland in more immediate
pressing difficulties and requiring at
tention. There is declared to be a
tendency to consider Frances even
tual attitude toward ratification OF
the Berenger- MELLON accord as the
key to amelioration of the general
situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
JET Eauett

r.s Hallett Of Oakland died early
sunday morning at his home on Main
erect after a short illness. He was
tba eldest son of the late Lyman Hal
i... and Maria B. Hallett. He was
w., IN Oakland Nov. rs, 1888, and
iivsd here all his life. He attended
oakland High school and was man
=; sterling character and much re-
s-.c.ed nv a large circle of friends.
IN zoos he married Jennie Higgins
~ Hawport. He was a member OF J.
Wesley Gilman Camp, Sons of Veter-
ans having filled all the important
ofaces, as we'll as Offices Of the main
diTision Of which he was commander
h.ving heen elected to this position In
portland. He was a member of Anon
lodge. I. o. 0. F., Acme Reoekah
Lodge and Ahiram Encampment, ana
of the Modern Woodmen.
Ha was a faithful attendant OF All
Souls Universalist church and was a
member Of the mems club. He also
was member of the Waterville Mill
tary Band.
Besides his widow he is survived
hv two brothers, George and Fred:
four nephews. Ronald, Harold, Gerald
and Russell; two nieces, Rachael Hal
Istt and Mrs. Clair spossard of Port
land, i.
Funeral will be held Tuesday at z
P. NJ from the Murray vestry. inter-
ment will be in Lake View cemetery
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Waterville Well
Prepared for Fair
Which Starts Tuesday

A trip out to the Central Maine
fair grounds yesterday afternoon re-
yealed the fact that preparations are
well under way for the major event
Of the year, the opening of the TAR
which begins August 81 to last 1--WE
days, ending next Saturday even
ing
Quite a number of people were
about the grounds. taking a prelim-
mary peep at the race horses, large
number Of which are already stalled
IN the long rows of buildings that
rim the park. Several refreshments
stands were doing a desultory busl-
ness IT lunches, soft drinks, pop corn
and other delicacies.
Several booths in the exhibition
nail were in process Of erection, the
hall being transformed from an emp
" edifice to a palace of delight.
Ever and anon a truck, heavily
laden, was seen to enter the main
cate, roll up to that portion of
ground reserved for it, unload a
mass of canvas, poles, stakes. and
other paraphernalia, which will per-
maps loom large and colorful amidst
hundred companions as a dining
tent or the summer home of WI ku
The Wild Man.
one can hardly conceive Of the
olty Of canvas that will rise from the
ground over night like mushrooms.
fach tent housing a world of delight
.pI Old ones and young ones, little
0nes and big ones.
Today a never ending stream or
motor trucks will rattle over the old
,oau leading to the golden gate OF a
sala occasion. Every thing will move
i h,M Canvas will sprawl, rise and
r Usly to the breeze. Objects Of art
o "ai md their way to the walls and
ptSuliters of the various halls.
fa mona with a lavish hand will Of
! ls.Ue choicest gifts from her sun
v or, orchards and gardens. The
,r rS best that our good old State
i how will be poured from the
Mo- ,n OF plenty into the park to give
and sure and delight to the thous-
tbo =, VINO will flock to Waterville,
neart of Maine. this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Weekly Bond Review

New York, Aug. 29-(By the Asso-
ciated ss)-Steadines of prices in
the face of a distinct hardening of
money rates and the prompt over
subscription of two large offerings,
were the outstanding characteristics
of last weeks bond market. Trading
in listed securities was dull but this
was a seasonal development, the fort
night before Labor Day being gener-
ally oberved as a vacation period
with mary investment firms manned
only by skeleton STATS.
New offerings during the week
reached the unusually high total for
this season of the year of $50 100000,
as compared with s46, 100000 the pre-
vious week and 100000 In the cor
responding week last year. The lar
gest issue-$30,Oo 100000 Westinghouse
Electric and Manufacturing twenty
year IS; S10,5o0,ooo Interstate Natur-
al Gas ten year IS and $10.000,000
Republic of Chile six months per
cent notes-were promptly over sub
scribed, testifying to a strong UNDER
lying investment demand.
Industrial mortgages were inclined
to drift lower, due in part to extern
sive switching into foreign issues
yielding better return.
While the United States treasury's
intentions are always shrouded in sec
recy, Wall Street expects that the
third quarter financing will be in the
form of short term notes, which ex-
plains the relative stability Of the
governments long term obligations on
the marking up Of money rates.
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Nuremburg Sees
Troop Demonstration
In Favor Nationalist

Nuremburg, Germany, Aug. 29-(P)
With much unwonted military dis
play, goose stepping and constant
clicking of heels, the residents of this
quiet old city of Nuremberg might
we'll have wondered today whether
the good old days of the kaiser had
not returned.
For three hours this morning for
mer Crown Prince Ruppecht of Ba-
varia. Prince Oscar, son of the for
mer emperor, and Field Marshal Won
Mackensen, surrounded by scores Of
officers of the old army and navy.
stood in the brilliant sunshine in the
market place and watch 10000 SOL
diers of the wartime army goose
step past.
This was all part Of the National
list demonstration as a countermove
against the Republican demonstra-
ton held here a short time ago.
Those who took part are opposed to
the republic and entry into the
league Of nations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Weekly Business RaxieM

New York, Aug. 29-(By The AS
ISOLATED Press)-The month Of Aug
ust draws to close with no appre-
ciable slackening in the unusually
satisfactory rate Of midsummer in
dustrial activity. Although bad
weather over wide area has slowed
up fall buying in many lines during
the past week, the outlook continues
bright with such reliable barometers
as freight car loadings, bank clear
lngs and pig iron production ffldi-
eating a generally satisfactory year.
Striking testimony to the current
prosperity of the country's railroads
was furnished last week by the July
earnings statements, the first batch
OF which showed an average gain Of
nearly 80 percent above the same
month last year. On the basis Of re-
ports made by two score lines, COM
bined net income of class one roads
is expected to reach the record
breaking total of $120,00o,0 900. An
interesting phase of the situation is
the fact that the percentage of gain
in net income has been substantial
ly greater than the increase in
gross, due to the reduction of oper-
atlng and maintenance costs through
CdTeIul management.
The steel industry holds up we'll
IN view of the decline in delivering
construction and increasing foreign
competition revealed in the Increased
imports of pipe, steel rails and other
finished products. This has been
compensated by increased exports to
countries where British competition
has decreased as a result of the Eng
f~il H. IS
board points out that automobile
production in July was below that
ofthe same month last year, but this
was undoubtedly due to the prepa-
ratlons for new models. who have
since received a favorable reception
from the buying public.
While the steady increase in crude
oil production during the last month
or more has aroused some misgivings
because of the unsettlement causd in
the industry by previous oil drilling
failures, gasoline consumption has
been maintained in record breaking
volume, and the previous structure
has shown more stability than in
years past. Moderate improvement
also has teen shown in the rubber
and leather industries.
More activity was noted in the tex
tile markets following the publication
last Monday of the government cot
ton report, estimating prospective
yield of 15.245000 bales on the con-
dition Of the crop as of August 16. or
1888 bales less than the August 1
estimate. Wheat was shipped in
large quantities from the farms to
the primary markets, causing con-
gestion at some ports and a. lower
price trend in the future market.
Hardening of money rates has act
ed as a check on speculative activi-
ties in the securities markets. but
funds were reported to be in plenti-
fu supply for commercial purposes.
Bank clearings during the week
averaged about 1-2 per cent above
those in the corresponding period last
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

progress within the same period q
time as has this movement Re-
ports were submitted showing O.
growing interest In this work IN
hundreds Of cities IN all parts of
the United States. As the result Of
q survey, Mr.. Arthur II. Chamber
lain, educational director OF the
American Society for Thrift, who
presided at the conference, esti-
mated that during the school year
Just closed 100000 students
studied thrift In some form. The
total amount Of school savings bank
balances was estimated at up
wards Of $3o.ooo,oo0 with 1000. 900
depositors and deposits for the
school year approximating s1s.-
100000.
One Of the outstanding viewpoints
expressed as the consensus Of
opinion among the eonfreFes was
that thrift should be studied not
from the standpoint Of the mere
saving Of money but as the science
Of personal management and EN-
cheney, embracing the correct uses
Of money and the conservation Of
time, health and energy.
No more important movement IN
now In progress IN the United
States than the development Of
thrift teachings In the schoolsi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Unknown in Crowd
Strikers Attempts to
Fire Manville Mill

Manville, r. l., Aug. s0-(P)-An
attempt to fire the Manville cotton
mill of the Manville -Jenckes Com
pany was made at 1245 o'clock this
morning by some one among a crowd
Of about 500 striking operatives and
sympathizers who gathered at the
mill in protest AGAINST the arrival Of
strike breakers yesterday afternoon.
Flaming kerosene soaked rags,
thrown into the designing room
through windows broken by stones
thorwn by women, were extinguished
by Chief of Police Michael Finn, of
Cumberland. who rushed to the scene
with officers when notified by lit
tie girl Of the arson attempt.
After putting out the fire Chief
Finn went inc the crowd in search
of the malefactor, and failing to find
him, warned the crowd that if he
caught the one responsible it would
mean life Imprisonment. This would
be the case in event Of a conviction,
for Rhode Island law carries such a
penalty when the buis>>A1g fired is
used as dwelling and the mill
comes under that status while occu-
pied by the strike breakers, who
came equipped with stoves and beds.
Men in the crowd have threatened
to break down the gates and enter
the mill after their tools. If they find
their tool chests have been opened
by the strike breakers, they say, they
will throw the latter out.
The town police of Cumberland and
Lincoln are at the scene with deputy
sheriffs. State police are watching
the situation.
The trouble began last night when
people in the crowd, then numbering
a thousand persons, then threw
stones through the windows, when
they say they saw strike breakers
behind the panes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Gun Takes Photo
AS It Is Fired

New York, Aug. ga Camera
gun" has been patented which photo
graphs the object at which the weap-
on is fired. according to announce
nlent today by Walter Spiegel, a
member of the commission firm of
Materno & Hess, Of this city. Mr..
Spiegel is the representative of Adel-
bert Szalardi, inventor of the gun, a
mechanical engineer Of Pittsburgh.
The photo-pistol has a camera at
tachment which works with the pres
sure of the trigger finger. Magnesium
mixed with the charge of ammunition
for the weapon enables night photo
graphy. Mr.. Spiegel said that the film
chamber was locked and that If the
country's police departments issued
permits to citizens to possess the new
gun. the film chamber key could be
retained by the police. - - ~.
This, he pointed out, would enable
the detectives to have a record Of
every instance the gun was fired. The
gun when fired at a hold-up man,
even II the bullet missed its mark,
would give the police picture of the
criminal, he added. "-- @teE-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Cost of Living Went
Down a Bit in july

New York. Aug. 2s-(P)-Living
costs in the United States decreased
eight tenths of one percent during
July, as compared with June, the
national Industrial conference board
announced today. The decline in the
average cost Of living since Novem-
Der, 1925, has been 3.4 percent the
board found.
Lower retail food prices were the
principal cause of lowered living
costs, having dropped nearly per-
cent from June to July. Retail
clothing prices contributed six tenths
of one percent to the decline. the
lower prices being chiefly on wom-
ems clothes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
Augusta Rifle Club
Fails to Appear for
Scheduled Match

The Waterville Rifle Club, members
Of which were scheduled to match
their skill as marksmen with the
sharpshooters Of the Augusta club at
o'clock yesterday morning on the
local range were very much disap-
pointed at the non-appearance Of the
rival team.
According to regulations govern
ing these shoots. Waterville should
be credited with a "smokeless" and
"soundless" victory. but the local
nimrods who were Johnny-on-the-
spot with their faithful blunderbusses
find it difficult to enthuse over any
thing but a winning score run up in
accompaniment to the stacato tune of
exploding cartridges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30

Hollis Sargent has returned to his
nome IN Spencer, Mass, after pass
Ing the summer at the home of his
cousin, r. H. Sargent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant and Mr.. and
Mrs. Eastman, who have been tent
ing at On-a-Lake Farm. have re-
turned to Weare, N. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Roberts, Mr..
and Mrs. Ora Maxim and Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Thomas passed the week.
end at Harpswell
Carroll Houghton Of Maiden.
Mass, is passing his vacation of two
weeks with his mother, Mrs. Edna
Houghton, at F. M. Thomas. His
wife who is at present in New
Brunswick, will join him later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Macomber
passed the week END at Round Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Maconber,
who have been passing several weeks
there, returned with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Henche, who
have been guests at the "Elmhurst"
have returned to their home in
Chelsea, Mass.
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Motor Car Crosses
Country in 80 Hours

continental automobile record of SO
hours and II minutes was establish
ed when L. B. Miller reached here
.Sainte Claire roadster. Miller began
his record breaking trip at P. NJ,
Pacific coast time, last Monday eve
ming. "Ad" Jenkins and Roy Tuck
held the previous record of Sc hours
and 20 minutes.
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Waterville Boy
Suffers Fractured
Arm in Accident

AS result of being struck by a
Hudson touring car driven by Peter
Fisher Of South China, Me-, James
Cote, twelve years old, of 20 Carey
Lane, sustained a fracture of a bone
of the left arm. The accident hap
pened on lower Water street Satur-
day. The boy was Immediately TAX
en- to his home and medical aid sum-
moned. Mr.. Fisher reported the
matter to the police. saying that he
would see the boys father Monday
for the purpose Of arranging a set
tlement
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Tribute to Rodgers
Paid by President

Paul Smiths, N. Y. Aug. 2s-(P)-
A message of sympathy was lent by
President Coolidge today to Rear Ad-
miral John A. Rodgers, retired, of
Havre de Grace, Nd, on the death of
his son. Comdr. John Rodgers, in an
airplane accident at Philadelphia yes
terday.
please accept my deep and sincere
sympathy in the sorrow which has
come to you" the President said.
"Comdr. Rodgers life will be an in
spiration to the service as an exem-
plification of the finest ideals Of our
navy"
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Transportation to
Augusta Meet Today

Mrs. Florence NJ. Wallace of the
chamber of commerce stated Sunday
that she felt confident there would be
a sufficient number Of automobiles
furnished to take the Three-Quarter
Century Club members to Augusta
this morning.
While the response has not been so
great as I had hoped for" said Mrs.
wallace. I feel that no one will be
disappointed by shortage Of cars for
transportation. Those planning to
make the trip will, I hope, be at the
chamber Of commerce before the time
set for starting, which is set at A. M
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British Premier
Tells of Initial Rise
Soon After His Birth

London, Aug. 29-(P)-In a speech
on his 59th birthday Stanley Bald
win. the prime minister, described a
quaint, old fashioned ceremony which
was observed just after his birth.
ION the day I was born" said Mr..
Baldwin, "our cook wrapped me in a
blanket and, to insure I should rise
in life. she carried me up the stairs
to the top of the house, and there
stood on chair in attic. and held me
up in the air as high as she could"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-30
US. THRIFT SCHOOL ARMY
EIGHT MILLION STRONG
BY S. w. STRAUSS
President American Society fes
Thrift.

THE importance OF thrift Is IN
IL element In education Is rapidly
receiving more and more recognk
ton. This fact was emphasized 70
Gently when q national Thrift con-
ference convened in Philadelphia
for the purpose OF studying the
progress that has been made In the
teachings Of thrift IN the schools
since the project was inaugurated
In 1915.
1t is doubtful II any educational
innovation has made as rapid
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OAKLAND

Raymond Chase, who is stationed
at Fort Williams, Portland Harbor.
passed the week end with his aunt
and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Garland on Alpine street
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stott were in
Munroe, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sawtelle of
Sidney were in town on business
Sa tur6ay.