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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Business Review

New York. July 1S-(P)-With bust
ness and industrial operations for the
third quarter swinging into a more
rapid stride, 1t has become apparent
that the apprehensions which clouded
the situation earlier in the year were
being eliminated. The unusual pic
ture of expanding trade activity and
a rising stock market in mid summer
alone has done much to restore bust
ness confidence and arouse hopes
that 1926 will equal or surpass last
years record prosperity.
Most of last weeks developments
were distinctly favorable. Operating
reports from all industries were more
satisfactory and there were indica-
lions that forward buying was re-
placing the hand-to- mouth policy
which has prevailed most of the year.
Underlying credit conditions were
sound with enough funds to supply
the demands of trade. Coupled with
improvements in the domestic crop
outlook came estimates OF a lower
Canadian wheat Weld, which carried
prices higher. Copper prices were
strengthened by indications of a tenn
porary scarcity of metal.
One of the surprising features of
summer trade has been the sustained
buying power back of the expansion
in the steel industry. Production last
week averaged around eighty per
cent of capacity while orders Of the
l. S. Steel Corporation for the first
ten days of the month, ran $4,000
tons daily above the corresponding
period in une. Renewals Of tonnage
were reported to be the best on rec
ord for July.
Freight car lDadings have been
maintained so well above the million
a-week mark that these records have
ceased to attract attention
Additional progress was reported In
railroad merger egotiations-the re-
vised Nickel Plate plan and the Della
ware and Hudson proposal to lease
the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh
as the first step in building UP a fifth
eastern trunk line. The only adverse
development from the standpoint of
the railroads was the failure of the
western carriers TO obtain an increase
in freight rates.
The past week has brought tangible
evidepce of business Improvement in
the form of earnings statements for
the first half of the year. With a
few exceptions the reporting corpora
tons have shown gratifying increas-
cs in income,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Rainy Day Outfit
For State Police

Storm equipment for the entire
police force has been received at
headquarters in the State House.
The new rig is especially designed
for the men and is a Maine product.
1t is of exceedingly light weight--en-
tire outfit, cap. blouse and trousers
makes a package only about eight
inches long, three wide and two
thick.
While the material used is almost
transparent, ii is guaranteed to shed
water and to withstand exceedingly
rough usage. The rig is designed TO
be worn over the regulation uniform
of the members of the force. The
cap pulls down over the regular uni
form cap and has an apron at the
back which hangs down over the
shoulders. This prevents water go
ing down the mems necks and will
prove especially comfortable when
they are obliged to travel by motor
cycle in rainy weather. When dress
ed in this outfit the men are abSo-
lutely protected from the rain, SO far
as getting their clothing wet
Heretofore the men have provided
such storm clothing as they saw fit
to get. The result was that when a
number of them were assembled in
stormy weather it was not unusual
to see each one wearing a different
rig. Chief Field felt that this was
not proper, His judgment was that
all should be clother alike. whether
it was fair weather or foul. For this
reason he had this uniform designed
and provided for the men.
These storm costumes were made
at Freeport. 1t is the plan of the
State police department to use Maine
products whenever that is possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

A more charming and simple five
room bungalow would be difficult to
find. Without doubt, great deal Of
the charm of this home lies in It's
quiet simplicity. 1t is not always
how much money we have to spend
in a home, it Is how we spend 1t,
money spent on elaborate ana un-
necessary features often goes to de-
feat the end we are striving fer.
namely a home which will possess
dignity and charm.
The side walls OF tt's house are
covered with clapboards painted a
very light cream color. expect in the
gables where smooth matched boards
are use'i The roof is covered with
wood shingles stained a dark brown
shade AID the shutters are painted a
bright green The windows, flower
box, seat and all other wood work
are PARTED to match the color Of the
siding.
The plan arrangement is exceed
ingly good. one enters the house
thru the sun porch a very coy aud
livablc retreat, painted in a light
shade OF green or orange and black.
with reed or wicker furniture in COL
ors to harmonic. From here we pass
into the living room; this is a room
of good size with plenty of wall
spaces and q good distribution of
door ana window openings. Beyond
the living room are the dining room
and kitchen. To the right OF the liv-
ing room are two bedrooms and bath
There are plenty of large closets con-
veuiently located for every room.
The cellar extends under the en-
tire house and the laundry. coal bin,
boiler room, etc, are located here.
Cost about $500.
Complete working plans and speci-
ficatiohs of thsi house may be OBJ
tanned for a nominal sum from the
Building Editor, Kennebec Journal.
Refer to House AHA.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Western Roads to
Keep Up Rate Fight

New York. July 1.-THE action Of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
Friday in rejecting the application
of western railroads for a horizontal
increase of percent in freight rates
has not halted the fight to improve
the lot of these carriers.
Study of the commissions deci-
sion made it clear today that a path
for further action has been left open.
While railroad men We're greatly dis
appointed, they called attention to
the fact that the commission admit
ted existence of many inequalities in
western rates that should be ad-
justed.
Despite the wealth of legal talent
employed in the hearings before the
commission. many experts doubt the
wisdom OF the course pursued. The
commission has been loath to grant
general rate advances, and rate
authorities argue that the proper
procedure would have been to ask
revision of rates.
Sharp criticism OF the conduct OF
the case was made today by the
Northwestern Railroad security hold
ers' committee, through Philip }
Roosevelt, member Of the firm of
Roosevelt & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Weekly Review of
Business, Money
And Stock Markets

New York, July 1S.-(P)-In the face
of an unusual midsummer rise in
stock prices, the bond market has
given Indications of following it's ira
ditional downward course. The estab-
lishment of time money rates on a
slightly higher level last week ac-
counted for a general recession in
prices which carried the averages to
the low level in more than a month.
Since the first of July 1t has been in
creasingly apparent that buying of
bonds in anticipation of the mid-year
reinvestment demand was over-extend-
ed. With this period past, various is
sues have found their way back to the
open market where they have been abb
Sorbed only at concessions.
At the same time new financing has
been restricted by similar influences.
The record volume OF June bond offer
ings, exceeding $500,O00,OO0, placed a
mild strain on the investment market
and activities in this field have been
concentrated on the problem of obtain
ing wider public distribution of Sc
curities. Last weeks new bond fiota-
tons approximated $60,000,000, COM
pared with $66,000,0 600 in the preceding
week. OF chief Importance We're two
$4,000 foreign loans-one for the free
state OF Bavaria and the other for the
Toho Electric Power Company of
Japan.
AS a group, foreign obligations per-
haps held first place in trading inter
est last week. Continued weakness of
the foreign exchanges failed to unset
tie French and Belgian bonds, some
of which were appreciably strength
ened by the Anglo-French debt funding
agreement and the grant of dictato-
rial financial powers to King Albert of
Belgium. Several German issues reach
ed new peaks.
Railroad liens moved up briskly for
time in the wake of a strong upward
movement in the carrier stocks but
were forced to absorb extensive real
izing sales. The so-called merger is
sues appeared fully to have discounted
developments along this line and scor-
ed little further progress. Chesapeake
e Ohio and other convertible bonds.
however, closed the week at high
levels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Owner of "Alky"
Farm Surrenders

Lewiston, July 17-Joseph Tur-
geon, alleged owner of the "alky
farm" In Auburn, from which the
sheriff's deputies and Lewiston po-
lice inspectors unearthed 106 gall
Ions of alcohol and 9 quarts of Scotch
whiskey. Friday afternoon, at his
farm on the South River road, Au-
burn, was fined 500 and costs and
sentenced to two months in Jail with
an additional six months in default of
payment on search and seizure
charge and held in the sum Of $500
for the October term of he Superior
court on nuisance charge when ar
ratgned in the Auburn municipal
court, Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
New Jersey Mans
Automobile Stolen
From Bethel Garage

The State Highway Police depart
ment was notified last evening Of the
theft of a Packard Six touring car
at Bethel. the car being the property
of Mr.. Voelker of New Jersey.
Mr., Voelker stated that the car
was scolen from the garage in which
it was kept sometime during the eve
ming. lie does not know what his
New Jersey registration number is,
which hampers the State police in
their search for the car.
The body of the Packard is blue,
it carries a spotlight on the left side
of the windshield, is equipped with
Watson stabilators, and has brass
oilcan on the left side under the
hood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
PIITSTON
Alqernon A. Dreamer

Algernon A. Creamer passed away
at the home of his daughter, IT'S. 4.
l.. Peaslee. Sunday evening at five
o'clock. He was born in Waldoboro
II years ago. He is survived by one
foster SON. Wilfred Dawson, of Old
Town and two daughters, Mrs. Mil
dred Kennedy. of Waldoboro, and
Mrs. E. L. Peaslee, of East Pittston.
who has cared for him for the past
eight years. Funeral services will be
held at II o'clock Tuesday noon with
Rev. Mr. Haskell, of Gardiner Off
ciating. lnterment will be in the
family lot at Jefferson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
An Attic Treasure Hunt

be painted and decorated in stsr,
Gil designs. Thus may be rescued
a beautiful chest or highboy, bed
dresser or table, such as ~
shown, first in the junk-pile in ID
center of the accompanying po
ture, and again in their trans
formed state, in the side sketches
Painted and stenciled, or r.
finished with varnish, the Oh
dresser has become q hands0D
lowboy for the hall. The one
pieces, likewise, in their new ores
never would be recognized
former denizens Of the tunk-pn
under the caves. It is sheer VASE
to throw away or sell for q song
things which paint or varnish VIII
make as good as new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
BELFAST
George w. oilohrist

George w. Gilchrist. a retired ship
builder. died here Sunday at the age
OF IS years. He was born in St
George, Knox county. and had lived
for about 25 years in Belfast and
Thomaston. building ships in both
places. He is survived by his wife,
formerly Miss Annie Frost of Bel
fast, and daughter, Mrs. John I.
Snow of Rockland; a son, T.. B. Gill
christ of Chicago, both of former
marriage; also by brother Eben, of
Springfield. and sister. Mrs. Eben
Alden of Thomaston. Mr.. Gilchrist
was member of the Masons and of
CIaremont Commandery OF Rockland.
Funeral services will be held Tues
day at o'clock, Rev. n. f. Okerry Of
floating. Friends will kindly omit
flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
By Grace Margaret Wilson

THE housewife who possesses
FL an attic ought to go on a
- treasure-hunt, occasionally, In
the junk-pile under the caves. She
is almost sure to unearth there
some valuable decorative additions
to her home. A little repair
work may be necessary; but, after
some tinkering with hammer, nails
and glue-pot. the real transfer
nation will be accomplished with
the aid of a little paint or varnish.
Pieces of furniture which have
fine, natural finish may be re-
stored through varnish, while
those of the commoner woods may
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Boston Party Sees
Capital City During
Brief StOp-Over

Stopping off in this city for about
two hours between the early evening
train from Boston and the Pine Tree
Limited. eastbound. a group of some
three score prominent Boston men
were cordially greeted and enter
tanned by Capital City citizens, Sat-
urday evening.
The Bay State party under the
leadership of John Parker of Boston
was on its way to the great Lucerne-
InMaine development, and the brief
stop-over here was for dinner, which
was enjoyed at VIEWERS restaurant.
Vico c. Isola and Arthur Tetrault on
learning of the intended visit to this
city busted themselves and several
Augustans were on hand with their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Wall Street Briefs

New York, July 1S-(P-Definite
progress in the revised Van Swer-
ingsn Nickel Plate" merger as it
relates to conclusion of the Pere Mar
ouette Railway, is anticipated tomor-
row when directors of the Pere Mar
quette meet to hear the report of
the special sub committee, which has
peen talking over move liberal terms
with the Van SWeringens. The vir-
tual agreement reached on Friday
by the sub committee probably will
De ratified by the Pere Marquette
directors, who are expected to make
public the terms without DELAY.
sales OF standard cotton textiles
IN the first two weeks of July OK
ceeded production by 80 per cent. the
Association of Cotton Textile Mer-
chants OF New York Reports. The
statistics cover IS standard cotton
cloth constructions and represent n
large percentage of all cotton mill
products. Stock of these AZ cottons
on July 10 were 101 ,291. 900 wards.
while untitled orders totalled 12l.S53.-
600 yards.
Total production for the 20 weeks
ended July 10 was 593,799 900 yards,
While sales aggregated 1854, 900
yards. Current production represents
decrease of 20.97 per cent from the
average weekly production in March
and April.
The statistical position of the metal
market has reached a point where
Just a maintenance of the present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Alarmed By Brush Fire
Smoke Calls Apparatus

An unnecessary call to the Hart
ford fire station occasioned a trip of
the combination chemical to the Bel
fast road at 1850 Saturday morning,
when woman observed smoke ris-
ing and at once assumed that set
of buildings was on fire. The smoke
was from brush fire which,was be-
ing tended by another resident OF
that locality and there was no need
for the arrapatus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Suspend Policeman

Gloucester, July 17.-Charged with
conduct unbecoming police officer
Albert Noble of Trask street, this city,
was suspended from duty at l o'clock
this morning, following roll call.
While the exact nature OF the
charges against Noble have not been
revealed, 1t is known that the com
plaint of policewoman was reported
by the chief Of police to the municipal
council, which ordered the officer sus-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Tales of Woe Too
Much for Judge

Chicago, Ill, July 17-(P)-Listen-
ing to an average of rs different
tales of domestic woes every day is
too strenuous for Judge John r.
Caverly, so he has asked for trans
fer from the divorce court.
After he had heard 224 pleas in
one day alone, the judge presented
one of his own, for some other as
s!gnment. Judge Caverly has heard
nothing but divorce cases since the
trial Of Leopold and Loeb for the
Franks murder two years ago at
which he presided
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Ingalls,, whose
marriage was made known to friends
in this city last week after having
been kept secret for several months.
left on the st. Johns express Satur-
day morning for New Brunswick and
other points east. where they will
enjoy two weeks visiting friends anJ
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

. Percy Bragg, who has been at
Lakeland Florida, since last fall,
returned Saturday to Augusta called
here by the illness of his mother, Mrs.
Alice Bragg. 1t is understood that
Mrs. Bragg is much improved, which
will be very good news to her many
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

automobiles to carry the visitors
about the city on a whirlwind sight
seeing tour.
The Boston men were impressed by
the gesture of cordially and were
most appreciative of the courtesy
and attention given them during
their short stay in the Capital City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

Business of Importance will be con-
sidered at the meeting of the Sons of
Union Veterans Auxiliary which is to
be held this evening and all members
are urged to make every effort to be
present. Officers are requested to
wear white
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

The ladies of William Tiffany
Camp Auxiliary who attended the
Department Council meeting at
South Harpswen on Sunday were
Iva Smith, president; Nellie Brewer,
department historian, and Olive NJ.
Clark. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Brewer
were elected as delegates to the
National Convention which is to be
held next month at Des Moines,
Iowa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

There will be regular meeting Of
the Augusta Girls Community club
this evening at the club house. 1t is
hoped that there will be large at
tendance as pleasant porch party
Is planned. Refreshments will be
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

pended. The policewoman charged that
his friendship with a married woman
has nearly disrupted her home.
Noble, who has been on the force
only four months, is married and has
three children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

rate of consumption in the United
States. plus Il moderate increase
abroad, cannot fail to put metal
prices up, states the Mines Handbook
Weekly Copper Letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

Miss Evelyn Berry and Miss
Adelaide Hewett of Philadelphia,
Pa, who are teaching at the Ban
croft Summer school at Owls Head
were week end visitors with Miss
Lillian Ingraham of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
{ AUGUSTA LOCALS
Telephone Your Locals to 1877

Alton Smith Of Washington, D. c..
is visiting in this city as the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fremont Dearborn.
Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

The Ladies' Aid of North Augusta
will meet with Mrs. Irene Johnson at
her home on the Eight Rod road,
Tuesday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

Friends in this city will be sorry
to learn that Miss Arlene Clark of
Weeks Mills is very i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

Miss Alice Currier has returned to
her home In this city after passing a
week with friends and relatives in
Old Orchard and Freeport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

Alexander Kirsting of this city
leaves today for few days vaca-
ton which he will pass at Weeks
Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Saco Mill Worker browns

Saco NH WoTker UTU"''
Biddeford. Me, July l'-N u. u,
swimming in the Saco River ID T..
Somerville district, early this eVen .s
Conrad Payheur, -. slnsie' -" "a,
worker, of AZ Irving street Saco, W.
stricken with cramps and oroN Nv
His body was recovered an NV
latnr. lie leaves a sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

Lewis A. Burleigh has returned to
his home after enjoying several days
at Sunset Hills, n. Fl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
LOCAL NOTICE

Dry mixed wood for sale by H. w.
Bailey, $40 per cord: also delivered
IN smaller lots. Tel. II. July16d6t
My shop will be closed for vaca-
ton, until August 2. P. S. Mooney.
July19-21
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19
Statistics OF Building g. Engineering
Operations in New England

Compiled byF. W. Dodge Corp)
Contracts awarded week
ending July IS, $10.GS1, 600
CORRESPONDING period 1925. 20.6S1 900
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-19

The statistical position of the metal
market has reached a point where
Just a maintenance of the present
Evening star., 1926-01-10

harpoon foated backward in danger
GUS proximity to the propeller, and it
required some careful work to get the
animal fast to the bow and the line
safely out Of the way.
Y X X
WE HAD long tow to the station,
w for the chase had carried US
nearly 130 miles away. and not until
the next afternoon did the sturdy
little vessel sweep into the bay and de-
liver her whale to the station where
In q very few hours it's flesh would fill
thousa nds of waiting cans and be sent
to the markets throughout the en-
pire.
AS to the length and weight of the
blue whale. DR.. F. A. Lucas, director
of the American Museum of Natural
History, once weighed and measured
one that was taken at Newfoundla nd.
The animal was IS feet long and 35
feet around the shoulders: the head
was 10 feet in length and the fiukes
Is feet from tip to tip.
The total weight was 63 tons; the
flesh weighed 40 tons, the blubber
eight tons, the blood, viscera and
baleen seven tons and the bones eight
tons. So far as l am aware, this Is
the only specimen which has ever
been actually weighed.
Exaggerated accounts of the size
of this species are current eEen in
Evening star., 1926-01-10
WITH LANCE READY. AWAIT
HIS OPPORTUNITY"

Of coffee and to change his wet
clothes, for he had neglected to put
on oilskins before going on deck.
He had been below only 10 minutes
when the whale appeared not far
away and Olsen hurried forward. pull
ing on his coat as he ran. Again the
whale rose. about 80 fathoms from the
ship and just out of range.
Olsen called to me: Get ready:
he'll come close next time
Suddenly a cloud of white vapor
sho- into our very faces and a great
d~-pping body rounded out under the
ships bow. The click of the camera
was followed by the deafening roar of
the gun: then there was moments s
stiffness as the giant figure quivered
Strengthened out, righted itself, and
with crashing blow of the fiukes
swung about and dashed away. tear
ing through the water partly on the
surface, partly below it.
The cry of "Banzai,' which rose
from the sailors was drowned in the
shriekins of the winch and the pound
ing of the line on the deck as fathom
after fathom was dragged over the
iron wheels.
Through the cloud of smoke I could
see the engineer putting all his
strength upon the brake and heard
him shout for water to wet the burn
ing wood. One hundred, two hundred.
three hundred fathoms were dragged
out, when suddenly the rush ceased