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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Greater Yield from
Soil Is Problem of
Future, Experts View

Williamstown. Mass, Aug. 1s-LH
How to coax greater productivity
from the soil Is one Of the rnajor
problems facing mankind Of the FL.
ture, DR.. c. j. Brand, executive sec.
rotary and treasurer OF the National
Fertilizer Association, told the Ilsti-
tute of Politics today.
He said that civilizations have De.
clined as the original fertility of their
soils was exhausted and warned that
this country. still in the period OF
soil exploitation, was rapidly approa.
ching the point where artificial fer
tilizers must be relied upon to keep
production high enough to feed
Americas millions. A decadent CIV
ilization will result il robbins the
soil Of it's fertility, without building
up or conserving it, is continued in
definitely, he believed.
DR.. Brand saw in the farming con-
ditions in this country an outstand-
ing factor in the problem of food
supply. The burden of producing fair
profit does not rest upon agriculture,
he said. but is a political as we'll as
economic problem for the whole ma
ton to consider.
Food production Is not keeping
pace with the growth of world popu-
lation,' he asserted. largely because
there Is insufficient financial renu-
meration for doing SO at the present
time. particularly in the United
States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Member Diplomatic
Service Not Immune
To Civil Process Law

Boston, Aug. 1e.-[Pp--A plea Of
Immunity to- civil process on the
ground that he is a member OF the
diplomatic service was denied
Nicholas Politis ex-secretary of state
Of Greece and diplomatic represen-
tative to France, by Referee Joseph
F. Doyle here today.
Mr.. Politis. who is a lecturer at the
Institute of Politics at Williamstown
asked to be held in contempt When
his plea was rejected. He was then
informed that capias for his arrest
would be issued If he did not ap'
pear. ,..
He had been summoned to TESTIFY
in mandamus proceedings brought
against the Hellenic Greek orthodox
church of ST. Vassalios OF Peabody
10 compel the church officials to rec
opnize the authority Of the arcn-
bishop OF New York and the Bisnop
Of Boston.
Arriving in Boston this morning ne
anpeared at the hearing and testineo
concerning events in Greece oe1ore,
during and after the revolution ano
the circumstances surrounding the
removal OF Vassalios Komvopulos as
a METROPOLITAN in the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Organize Public
School Protective
League at Lewiston

Lewiston. Aug. 12.-Organisation
was announced today OF the Public
School Protective League for the
purpose of an educational campaign
as to the purposes and scope Of the
Constitutional Amendment concerned
with the grant Of public funds.
This IL an incorporated, voluntary
association of those favoring the
adoption Of the Amendment and the
work will be carried on through the
distribution Of educational literature
to all interested parties and the
holding OF public meetings designed
to explain exactly what the Amend
ment does and does not prohibit.
The officers and executive commit
tee of the new Organization were
announced as follows:
President, Alton G. wheeler, ESQ.,
SO. Pams.
Treasurer. George W. Banton,
Bangor.
Secretary. Vincent ". Canharn'
Auburn.
Executive committee: Hugh r.
Chaplin, Bangor, Rev. Alvin G. God
dard. Portland, George c. Games
Bangor Rev. J. B. Ranger, Pressure
isle, Gerry L. Brooks Esq, Portland.
Rev. Carl y. Garland, Augusta.
The secretary will handle cores
pondence regarding the organization
and the enrolment Of members ana
county organizations for educational
nuruoses will be rapidly perfected
throughout the State. Literature Is
available for dIstr.t ution TO all IN
terestee in the provisions OF the
Amendment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
NATIONAL HOME

otf,cer Of the day, Capt. Charles A
John Healy. late Co. NJ 4s. U. 8
Inf, has been granted a discharge
from the Home.
Messrs. w. A. Cloutier, s. A. Glaz-
Ter and L. NJ. Maulet motored Thurs
dav afternoon to Belfast on business
Mrs. p. e. Drinkwlne and daugh-
ter. Miss Florence, r. N, left Thurs
day for Bath for a visit with rela-
tiyes before returning to Lewiston.
The pictures for Friday will be
LLOYD Hughes and Mary Astor IT
"The Lost World" a big special, also
a Pathe News and comedy.
Charles McCabe. late Co. I. II, L
s. Inf, has reported for re-admissior
to the Home.
Charles f. Shields Of Boston. late
Co. A, 504. L. S. Eng, and Charles l.
Shaw Of Worcester. late ISL d. b.
have reported for admission.
The returns from furloughs Thurs
day were Monroe E. Cook from Wor'
cester, Anthony Brasseau from Low
ell. Dennie Z. Collins from Lewiston
Jacob Viau from Worcester, Walter
S. Anderson from Bedford. Frank G.
Kalloch from Boston, and Joseph
Brown from Lowell.
Mrs. Daniel F. Ivory gave a tea
Thursday at p. NJ, in honor o.
Mrs. A. F.. Morgan and Mrs. F. T
Massengili who are leaving the Home
for another state. Refreshments were
served. Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Mas
sengill were presented with gift as
token of the esteem in which they
are held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

pitching contest IS the gift Of Hon.
William Tudor Gardiner Of this city.
II IL understood that several OF Gar
diners older residents plan to have
a try at this prize, a gold horseshoe.
Although a number Of Gardeners
older and highly respected citizens
have passed on since last year. there
is practically an equal number who
have become eligible for membership
since that time, so Gardeners quota
should remain about the same. The
task of procuring names should be
easier this year, as those who Joined
last year automatically retain their
membership. and only the new ones
are to be added to the list. This Is
one of the cases where complete
list is obtained only through the CO.
operation Of different people all over
the city, as often some person VINO
would like to belong and make the
trip to Augusta. August 80. might be
ignored if some friend or neighbor
did not take steps to give them the
necessary information.
The committees who will have
charge Of arrangement In Gardiner
will be announced by Mayor w. \.
price within few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Says Washington
Arms Meet Was
Bit British Strategy

Williamstown, Mass, Aug. 12-(P)--
The Washington disarmament con-
ference was characterized as "a piece
OF British strategy" designed to halt
Americas naval supremacy over Eng
land, by Rear Admiral William l.
Rodgers, retired, speaking at the In
stitute Of Politics today. He served
on the citizens committee Of advisers
to the American delegation at the
disarmament conference.
"The conference" said Admiral
Rodgers" was called because Great
Britain objected to the United States
having a merchant feet and navy
bigger than her own. She held up a.
a hail the idea OF settlements in the
Far East as an objective, together an
abrogation OF the Japanese alliance
The whole result OF the confer
ence was that, for the advantage OF
England, the treaty destroyed tne
threatened American supremacy OF
the seas, and left England as the
leading sea power in merchants and
in feet, for 1t is developing its cruls-
or class, which the treaty le1t IN
limited. It also released her from the
Japanese alliance which Canaoa
would no longer tolerate. With the
limitation OF ornaments, the United
States consented to the four power
treaty by which Japan is made Sc
cure in her status quo on the contln-
ent of Asia. until Russia offers an
objection or until China herself be-
comes strong enough to DO so.
The treaty. participated in by the
United states, England, Japan and
France, gave Japan a considerap Die
ADVANTAGE and double security. 40
miral Rodgers said. by limiting the
United states and England In the
construction Of fortiications in the
rAr Fat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Brisk Business on
Opening Dollar Day

Gardeners Dollar Days opened aus
piciously with brisk business all day
Thursday. The merchants were kept
busy, and reported excellent response
to their campaign which covered
kennebec County. There were many
out of town buyers from Wst and
South Gardiner, Whitefeld, Chelsea.
and Richmond. The stores have dis
counted the prices on their staple
goods from to 20 per cent and these
goods will be on sale today and to-
morrow.
Most Of the shoppers found the
lists in the kennebec Journal ads.
very helpful in selecting their goods.
a tour of the shops today and tomor-
row will convince everyone that the
Gardiner merchants are giving gen.
uine Dollar Day values this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Frank p. Moore

Frank P. Moore, native and for
many years a resident Of Gardiner,
passed away Tuesday morning at his
home on Central avenue in Lewiston,
after an illness dating from last
March. Mr.. Moore was born here 81
years ago. the son Of the late James
p and Margaret Wadsworth Grant
Moore, and left Gardiner Is years ago
for Lewiston where he has since
made his home.
Besides his widow and family Of 10
children. he leaves brother. John
S. Moore of Berlin, y. H., and three
sisters, the Misses Georgia, Emma
and MARTHA Moore of Pleasant
street, this city.
Funeral services will be conducted
at 100 P. NJ, today daylight Saw
ing time) from the late home in Lew =
iston. The remains will be brought
to Gardiner for interment in the
family lot in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Committal services will be conducted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

A special treat is in store for those
who attend the Baptist church next
Sunday morning, Rev. William
Fletcher, of Waterville. A Colporter-
missionary of the United Baptist
convention of Maine is touring the
State along with two young men OF
remarkable personality. One of them
is a PHILIPPINE. Mr.. Pedro Cachopero.
a student at Newton Theological
Institution. He will tell an interest
ing story of his own country, TO
which he intends to return as mis-
sionary as soon as he finishes his
course at Newton. The other is Mr..
Cedric f. Brooks of Dudley Bible
Institute. who also is fitting himself
for missionary service. He is solo
ist of remarkably fine voice and IS
specially gifted as a chorus~leader.
With these three Christian workers
in charge a service of unusual in
terest is anticipated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Bandit TenOriO
Hemmed in by
Mexican Soldiers

Mexico City, Aug. 12-(P)-Com
mandant General Arnulfo Gomez OF
Vera Cruz announces that the bandit
Vidal Tenorio has been surrounded
in the mountains by Federal troops
Two of Tenorio's chief aids have
applied for amnesty. Special dis
patches say General Gomez may be
lenient with the bandits subordi-
mates, but that he has said he in
tends to get Tenorio dead or alive.
Vidal Tenorio was said in dis
patches from Mexico City to have
been at the head of the bandits who
Kidnapped ]. ". Shanklin of Can
yon City, Texas. and held him for
ransom. Shanklin is chief of the
colonizing department of the III
Potrero sugar mill in the state of
Vera Cruz. The sugar concern is
said to have paid 5000 pesos ransom
for the release of Shanklin. At the
time it was stated that the Federal
troops in Vera Cruz had received or
ders to exterminate Vidal and his
follovrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
GOSPEL MEETING
WELL ATTENDED

A soodly number Of young people
gathered at the Water Street Gospel
Mission Thursday afternoon at 5
o'clock where the Sunbeam Mission
Band was organized
An illustrated Bible lesson was a
most interesting feature. depicting a
part of the first chapter of Genesis.
and proved a delight to those present
and will continue to form a part of
the program at each future meeting.
At the close of the lesson the off,
GERS for the Sunbeam Mission Band
were chosen, Albert Eastman being the
leader, to be assisted by Bernard
Thyng; secretary. Mildred Hudson.
The lookout committee: Chairman.
Mildred Page; assistants, girls divis-
ion, Beatrice Hudson and Catherine
Moody: boys division, Paul and Earl
Legarde and Leslie White.
This is distinctively young peo-
pies work, composed of boys and girls
between the ages of eight to Is years,
and to all interested cordial welcome
is extended from the members of the
hand, which already numbers about so
in membership.
The next meeting will be held next
Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Methodist Mid.Week Service

The mid-week service at the Meth :
odist church was one of unusual val.
ne this week. Rev. Paul Tilton OF
Raceville, \. Y, who is visiting In
town, was the leader. There was an
exceptionally good attendance and
much interest shown. Mr.. Tilton
spoke from Mark 1917 to u, the
familiar story of the rich man who
came to Jesus and asked what he
must do to inherit eternal life.
Mr.. Tilton made the story a glow
ing and vivid reality. He declared
eternal life a gift from God and
showed that we should be willing to
remove any obstacle between us and
Gods work. We should be willing
to give generously of that with which
God has prospered us, and should
lay up for ourselves treasure in
heaven
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Seeking Eligibles
To Three Quarters
Century Club in CITY

Although no definite committee has
been named by the city government
to make plans for the collection of
names for the persons in Gardiner
eligible to the Maine Three Quarter
Century Club. several interested per-
sons in different sections of the city
are making lists of those who are
already members also of those who
will become eligible to membership
this year by having attained the age
of 10 years since August of 1925.
The meeting this year is of especial
interest here due to the fact that the
trophy to be given in the horseshoe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
2 Shot to Death
In Detroit Saloon

DDetroit, Aug. 12-(P,-Two men
were shot to death and three persons
wounded, one of them woman, in a
pistol fight in a downtown saloon
here early today. Joe Gustella. 80,
and an unidentified Italian were kill
ed and Miss Marian Lebels, %, Lula
Rosa. 40, and Marion Milito, 80, were
Seriously wounded.
Two automobile loads Of men
drove up to the saloon and entering
Immediately opened fire on the four
men who were seated at table ac-
cordins to information to the police.
Miss Lebeis, A waitress. is believed
to have been struck by stray bull
let.
The gunner fed after the shooting,
which rolice attribute to a gang
feud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Arthur r, Mcdonald

The body Of the late Arthur r. Nc
Donald, who died Tuesday in the
Kings County Hospital, in Brooklyn,
n. Y, was brought to Gardiner last
evening. Funeral services will be
held at o'clock this afternoon (Fri-
day. from the undertaking rooms OF
the Amesbury-W White Co.
Mr.. Mcdonald was a resident of
of Gardiner, and has held the respon-
sible position of chief engineer on
one of the trans atlantic liners, and
had just arrived in the port Of New
York. from Rotterdam. Holland. His
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Nc
Donald of Central street. this city
were notified of their sons illness
and left Tuesday afternoon fol-
Brooklyn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Says Trade Unions
Bankrupt as Result
British General Strike

Middlesborough, Eng. Aug. 12-H,
i Haverlock Wilson. president OF
the seamen's Union. told meeting
Of the men here today that nearly
every trade union in Great Britain.
ia bankrupt as a result Of the recent
general strike. -
Hundreds of thousands Of men, ne
added. had declared they would pay
NO more money to their unions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Wall Street Briefs

New York. Aug. 12-(P)-With fair
prices for farm praducts. the west
will take another step in its economic
comeback this year. Carl r. Gray,
president of the Union Pacific Rail-
road, said today He reported busi-
ness conditions stable and crops sat
isfactory in most of the western
states. The Union Pacif1c's gross
revenues and net operation income
for July will be larger than for the
same month last year, he said, with
the roads freight movement current
/ " running ahead Of the summer
months for any year since the war.
I The National Sugar Refining Com
/ pany will earn more than the 81 an
nual dividend requirement on its
| S15,o0o,0 900 capital stock this year,
/ James II. Post. president of the COM
pany, said today.
with the worst now behind them,
it looks as If the rubber companies
were headed for the best year in
their history in 1921" Henry T. Dunn
president Of the Fisk Rubber Com
pany, said today. THE industry Is
emerging from abnormal conditions
of the past two years which were
caused by over-sp speculation and
sharp advances and declines in crude
rubber. There is every prospect that
greater stability will prevail in the
future. which should be reflected in
very satisfactory earnings for well
managed companies"
The Underwood Typewriter Con- i.
pany for the six months ending June
So reports a net profit of S1,146,6i4,
after expenses. depreciation and fed
eral taxes, equal after preferred div
idends to $2.65 a share on $10,000,000
of common stock. This compares
with earnings of s1.450,S02 or 1891 a
share for the first half of last year.
Uniontown, Pa. Aug. 12-tP)-A
charge of cruelty to children was
placed today against Jacob Rhubot-
tom, who was arrested yesterday af-
ter his son, John, six, was found
chained to pole under the porch Of
their home at Oliver No. /, near here,
suffering from the heat and lack of
| food and water. He was treated by a
! physician for a high fever. Rhubot-
| tom told police he chained the boy
| earlier in the day to keep him from
| wandering away. Neighbors in their
complaint against the father said the
| boy was frequently treated in that
manner. Rhubottom was released
on bail for hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
there will be an athletic contest
held at the State School for Girls
under the direction of the athletic
instructor. Miss Kathryn Griffith. A
week from Saturday at the same
hour and same place there will be
an exhibition of folk dancing. The
public is cordially invited to be pre-
sent on both these occasions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
4 Correction

Owing to an error in the announce
ment, the following item appeared in
the Hallowell Remnant Store Adv.
Thursday morning: Isl 80 Pequot
Sheets, seamless and extra quality,
regular $3.50. Dollar Day Sale Price
81. 90" This should have read, New
sharon Sheets" etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Residents Of Randolph and Pittston
will be interested to learn that the
contract for the reconstruction of the
Togus Bridge between those two
towns has been awarded by the Gov
ernor and Council upon recomnen-
dation of the State Highway Com
mission to the @. B. Frost Co. Of Au-
gusta, their figure being $21,50975.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Stock and fixtures are being put in
place in one-half of the store in the
Patten block formerly occupied by
the F. W. Woolworth Co. This is to
be rented by the Cloverdale stores,
one of this chain being already es-
tablished in Gardiner. 1t is under
stood that the other half Of the store
in this block is to be leased by Au-
gusta parties who will conduct a
crockery and novelty business there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Quebec, Aug. 12-P-There ma
been no change whatever In the ooI u
dition of Chief Justice Wilhan an
Taft, who has been suffering from IN n
indisposition at his summer noIn S.or
Murray Bay, Dir. F. p. sMcNauslnvsUe. a
his physician. said today. Dr. .rsss
Naughton told the Canadian p sis
that there had been no change y
condition for the last two Weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

The chemical truck answered call
at 100 Thursday moning for Chin
ney fire at the residence of Redmond
Roach on Spring street. The damage
was very slight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
FLASHES OF LIFE
(By the Associated Pres

(By the Assoclated Prtss)
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. resistance Is
the hest attitude toward robbers. de-
tective told jewellers meeting. Let
the bandit take the jewels and make a
mental photograph of his face so he
can be identified when captured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

The Misses Marian Malaney, Eve
Iyn Harris, Esther Morang and Lu-
ellie Mcdonald, who have been enjoy
ing an outing at Boothbay Harbor,
left Thursday, for several days visit
In Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Mrs. Mable DeBaun, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert B. Stewart Of Suffern. n. r.
and Mrs. John Gomen Of Philadel-
phia, Pa, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald S. Stewart of South Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Vachon, Miss
Beulah Bass and George Leclaire
have returned to their home in North
Concord, VT. after visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Lashow.
Maple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Miss Mary Trafton has returned
to her home on School street after
visiting Hon. and Mrs, =. w. Ellis of
this city at their summer home at
Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Mrs. Sarah Woodward, who has
been visiting friends in town. has
gone to Yarmouth to visit her moth :
er before returning to her home in
Brookline, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Dollar Day assistants at the D. W.
Adams Co. store this week are Mrs.
Lillian Ladner, Mrs. Bessie McDon-
aid, Miss Doris Wright, Miss Mary
Trafton and Miss Helen Hamlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

In spite of the unfavorable weather
the Epworth League lawn social held
last evening on the grounds OF the
church and parsonage was very
pleasant and successful affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Mrs. Kenneth Stuber of Walpole,
Mass, a former resident Of Gardiner.
ID guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Munroe, 1877 Washington
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

at 4 reception, advised the 1s-year.old
girl to take some sand home with her
from the Calais beach. But he spoke
literally, asking her to mix the sill
con with some soil OF America and
make a cement that would bind her
country to France more firmly.
Paris.-The cost OF living may be
high in Paris. But hereafter the pur-
chaser will know Just what the price
of foods Is before he buys for trades
men have been ordered to mark the
price on everything plainly to avoid
scalping on the huctuation OF the
franc.
Berlin.--sermany, which supposedly
has no navy, sank Danish sailing
ship with torpedo fred in practice
by torpedoboat in the Baltic Sea. An
effort was made to get the disabled
ship ashore with supporting cables,
but cable broke and the ship sank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

H NJ. rbbetts. one Of the dele
gates of Frank E. Goodrich Post.
American Legion, to the State Con-
vention. has returned from attending
some Of the sessions in Brunswick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
LOCAL NOTICE

A pair of gold-bowed spectacles was
left several days ago at the Hallowell
Trust & Banking Company. Owner
may obtain them on application.
aug13d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

Mrs. Nellie Reyes Of IL Highland
avenue, IL passing her vacation In
Boston and Worcester, Mass.