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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

of Bath, county attorney of Saga
dahoc county, represented the State.
John ID. Clifford, Jr., of Lewiston,
who appeared as counsel for Brown
at the trial, advocated pardon be-
fore the governor and council. de-
claring that he believed that Brown
was innocent.
In his petition for pardon,
Brown stated that Clara Brown, the
girl in the case. had acknowledged
to her mother and others that an
other person besides Brown was re-
sponsible for the birth of her child.
The petition further states that
the testimony of Clara Brown would
have had less weight with the court
and the jury If it had been known
that two years before she made an
accusation against her own father,
apparently with no other reason ex-
cept desire to leave her own home,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE TODAY
Jimmie Evans Musical Review

Jimmie Evans Musical Review was
presented by company OF % talented
performers. with chorus of ID of the
snappiest and prettiest chorines on
the American stage today. These
young ladies will offer some of the
newest and very latest novelty dances
of the day. Jimmie Evans .(himself)
the ever smiling (Jimmie) will be
aided by that young popular Jewish
comedian, Micky Flynn. These two
comedians will offer all brand new
comedy scenes, the same will be mod
ern and up to the time humor and spe-
cially written for Mr.. Evans farewell
presentations Misses Evelyn and Betty
Shaw have several brand new duets,
two of them specially written for these
two clever vocalists. The dancing part
of the coming attractions will be a
revelation, individual numbers will be
rendered by Miss Evelyn Breepl. who
will render several new solo dances,
in which she will introduce some of
the latest New York and Paris dances.
Miss Marie Murphy. who leads the
ponies will be with us in some of her
snappy numbers. Miss Edith O'Connell
and Miss Peggie Chuna, two of the
petite ladies' of the chorus will
delight the audience with some of
their delightful kiddie duets. Clark
RAIDER and Sam Ford. those two DASH
ing boys will give clever imperson-
alton of soft shoe dancing. The Jimmie
Evans Revue has grown to become in
Musical Comedy what the old stage
favorites were in the drama. like Jeffer-
son, O'Neil. Mantell. Denman Thomp-
son and Neil Burgess. Jimmie always
has a good clean entertaining show,
and he promises his many friends In
Augusta that the shows he will offer
on his farewell engagements will be
entirely new and different from any
he played on previous engagements
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
DR., ], B. RE|DY
IS TRANSFERRED TO
PENNSYLVANIA STATE
Will Be Succeeded by DR.. G. r.
Caldwell of Portland as U. S.
Inspector in Charge Of Co.
operative Bovine Tuberculo-
sis Eradication in State of
{ Maine

DR.. John 3. Reidy. United States
inspector in charge Of cooperative
bovine tuberculosis eradication, who
for the past five years has been in
charge Of the work in Maine with
Office at the State House. has receiv-
ed word from DR.. J. r. Mohler. chief
Of the bureau Of animal industry, U.
il s. department Of agriculture, that he
will be transferred to Harrisburg,
Penn, to take charge of the test
work in that state. He will leave
the latter part of this week for his
new station.
DIR. G. r. Caldwell Of Portland, a
government cooperative veterinarian
employed in this State, will succeed
DR.. Reidy and will come to Augusta
on Wednesday of this week to take
up his duties.
Since July /, 1920, DR.. Reidy has
bovine tuberculosis eradication in
this State, coming here from Texas
where during the World War period
he was employed in cooperative
work in the prevention Of contagious
diseases at Camp Logan at Houston
and Fort Sam Houston at San An
tonic. He is a graduate OF the New
York State Veterinary College at
Cornell University and has been en-
gagged in bovine tuberculosis testing
work for % years. His home Is at
Ithaca, N. Y.
DR.. Caldwell Is a graduate of
Toronto Veterinary College and has
been employed in this line OF work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Newcastle Man
Seeks a Pardon
From County Jail

A petition for the pardon of Ell
bred Cove of Newcastle, who is
serving a term of 10 months in the
Knox county jail at Rockland. for
breaking, entering and larceny, was
filed at the Department of State on
Monday.
Cove was convicted in the supreme
judicial court for Lincoln county at
the October term in 1925, of break
ing and entering a slaughter house
and stealing three hides.
In his petition for a pardon, Cove
states that he was never before con-
victed of any crime, that his health
is bad, that he has been sufficiently
punished and, that he has learned
lesson.
George A. Cowan of Damariscotta
Is counsel for the petitioner.
A hearing on the petition will be
assigned at the session of the gov
ernor and council, which will be held
next Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

strenuous work and she was not a
strong girl. Often she forced her
self to work when she was hardly
able to sit at her machine. At times
she would have to stay at home for
she was so weak she could hardly
walk. For five years she was In
this weakened condition.
She tried various medicines. At
last, friend of hers spoke of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and Miss Schmidt gave it a trial.
Everyone says I am a healthier
and stronger girl" she writes. T
am recommending the Vegetable
Compound to all my friends who
tell me how they suffer and l am
willing to answer letters from
women asking about It," Julia
Schmidt's address is 652 North
Front St. Salem, Oregon. For sale
by all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
File Petition for
State Highway from
Randolph to Wiscasset

CONSTRUCTION Of State highway
from Randolph to Wiscasset is
sought in petition just filed with
the State Highway Commission sign
ed by Attorney Harvey r. Pease and
over 800 other citizens of the town
of Wiscasset and f. f. Wilson and
162 other citizens of Boothbay Har-
Dor.
The petition asks that the COM
mission construct State highway
from the eastern end of the Gardi-
ner-Randolph bridge. southerly
through the towns of Randolph.
Pittston and Dresden by the way Of
Dresden Mills to connect with the
Atlantic Highway at Wiscasset.
The commission will in the near
future assign time for hearing the
matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Governor and
Council Pardon
BOwdOinham Man

Gov. Brewster, Monday, signed a
pardon warrant. granting a full and
free pardon to George A. Brown of
Bowdoinham, who was sentenced to
serve not less than five nor more
than 10 years in the States prison
at Thomaston, for having carnal
knowledge of a girl under the age of
IA years. Brown was convicted in
the supreme judicial court for Sag
adahoc county at the October term
in 1925.
A hearing on the petition for the
pardon of Brown was held before
the governor and council in March.
Representative Willard P. Hamilton
of Caribou appeared in behalf of
the petitioner and Arthur J. Dunton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Fine Specimen
OF Elk's Head Is
Given to Museum

A splendid specimen Of an elk's
head with unusually large antlers,
presented to the State by Mrs. Gin
ton Skillman of Belgrade Lakes,
was brought to the State museum
yesterday and will be put in place
for exhibition there by the curator,
Ralph Coombs, This is the only elk's
head in the museum exhibits and will
be a valued acquisition. The IA
point antlers have a spread of 40 in
ches and are 3S inches in length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Sky Limit 80 Fl.
Tn Inter den Linden

Berlin, May 10-[Pl-"No sky
scrapers for Inter den Linden" Is
the slogan proposed by the Berlin
building Commission.
The City Council Instituted a
prize contest for the best plan to re-
construct the well known boulevard
so as to adapt 1t to modern require
ments without robbing 1t of its gen.
eral historical aspect. Even the best
of the plans were so fantastic that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Cummings Banquet
(Hnnkinuad &rnrn Pana nnnA

county. The banquet hall of the Au-
gusta House was filled to capacity
and an overflow of some three score
men and women were accommodated
in the main dining room adjoining.
Miss Nettie c. Burleigh of Vassal-
boro, vice-chairman of the Kennebec
county Republican committee, presid
ed at the post-prandial program. and
the speaker of the evening was Judge
Joseph E. F. Connolly of Portland,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Says Dangerous Yaricose Veins
~.. Can Be Reduced at Home

ounce bottle of Moones Emerald Oil
(full strength) and apply night and
morning to the swollen, enlarged veins
Soon you will notice that they are
growing smaller and the treatment
should be continued until the veins
are of normal size. So penetrating and
powerful is Emerald Oil that even
Piles are quickly absorbed. All
druggists sell lots of it.
naV1 1-oo-jO6
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

very essence of all security for the
preservation Of liberty, and no one
can be a true and intelligent friend
Of that liberty who will consent that
any man in public Office whatever he
may think of the honesty of his
motive shall assume to exercise
authority above the Constitution and
the laws"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

removing the dingy film
coat from teeth thatold-
time dentifrices did not
clear off successfully.
That's why brushing
fails you.
Run your tongue
across your teeth and
you'll feel that film. A
slippery coating thata alb
serbs discolorations and
keeps your teeth off col
or, that breeds bacteria
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

by the millions and invites tooth
decay,gum troubles and pyorrhea.
Remove it and you will be
amazed at what you see. Discard
old ways now. Get Pepsodent at
any drug store. Or send coupon
for Today tube to try.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

his Is possible
thru the magic
|of the humble tin
can.
In one Of the
canning e 8 t a b.
lishments, Julia
Schmidt was en-
ployed. 1t was
complicated work
because she did
sealing and other
pa IS OF the
W Ork. II was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

Americas oldest tobacco organiza-
tion-bending Its every effort to
produce a cigarette masterpiece and
spending five years In the doing of
it-that same sums up the surpris-
Ing story that we gathered In our In
teryiew.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
STATE HOUSE

for 20 years, having been stationed
in Massachusetts until 1917 when he
was transferred to Maine. DR.. and
Mrs. Caldwell will make their home
in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

going on a scene. That's why
movie smiles glisten so. Leading
dentists urge it widely. For it
protects the teeth and firms ten
der gums.
1t is called Pepsodent-a new
type tooth paste that works by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Rub Gently and Upward To-
ward the Heart as Blood
Flows in Veins That Way

IL you or any relative or friend Is
worried because Of varicose veins. or
punches, the best advice that anyone
in this world can give you is to ask
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
EXPERIENCE OF
WESTERN GIRL
Found Cannery Work Too
firing

The fertile valleys Of Oregon help
to supply the tables of America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
eeth Made White
GLORIOUS, Cleaning
Please accept To-day tube to try

Your gums like coral to
contrast them just
remove that dingy film,
see what happens.
Modern dental science
now has found a way
that restores "of-color'
teeth to clearness, that
gives toneless gums a
healthy coral tint. =
Famous movie stars
use this way before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

the alteration originally Intend,
was given up. The commIsss.
compromised by increasing the msr,.
mum height of buildings on INT
den Linden from sixty to .eiehs
feet.
DO you ever worry, old maur
Never"
How do you work it%
I'm the daytime Pm too busy a,
at night I'm too sleepy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11
Millions of women
Get g. whittier wash
this safe mo -wo,ik "waY

only gentle rub between the fingers to
make them snowy.
What is Rinse?
Rinse is an amazing new kind oflaun.
dry soap-granulated.
So safeyou could soakyour fnestwhite
table cloth in it for days without harm.
Wonderfully easy on hands - never
again will they look red and washworn.
Contains no acids, bleaches or harm.
full chemicals.
Clothes last longer
Clothes last longer with Rinse. It's SO
gentle. Then, too, it saves rubbing the
clothes threadbare against board.
Rinse whitens better than boiling
and steriLzes, too!
Try it this week. Get Rinse from your
grocer; follow easy directions on package.
Best in washers
IF you use a washer, by all means try
Rinse. You'll be delighted! Recommends
bymakersof27 leading washingmachines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-11

HE news is too good to keep. One
L neighbor tells another.
mo more hard rubbing for mel See
howwhite and clean my wash is this week
and all I did was soak and rinse!"
Millions are saying it. Thousands have
written to tell us. Read above what one
Of many right around here says.
Goodbye dashboard!
Already these millions have given up
washboards for good. Now they do the
family wash the quick way, the easy way
the wonderful soak-and>nnse way!
They just put the whole wash to soak
in Rinse suds. The ground>in dirt and
stains loosen and float off in the water.
Then they rinse-and the wash comes
out whittier, brighter than hours of hard
rubbing could get it!
The most grimy hens and edges need
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
PLANS
FOR DUSTY MEET
Factories to Hold Tryouts at
Memorial Field Friday Night

Plans for the annual Industrial
Track and Field meet are progress
ing satisfactorily and present indica-
tons point to most successful af-
fair on September II at Memorial
Field in Willow Brook park.
Friday night of this week at $50
o'clock, tryouts will be held for
places on the tcamsby all the factor
les which have entered. Relay teams
will be organized and general
practice will be held. All industrial
athletes are urged to be at the park
at the appointed hour.
Brady, Sandberg and Healy are
all set to go in the two-mile open.
The trio has been training on the
Quietand each is interested in find
ing out what the other fellow is
making the distance in. Sandberg.
two weeks ago. came in third in the
Lawrence. Mass, siX-mile event and
will enter the Portchester n. Y,
marathon in three weeks.
Healy is going in great shape and
will do "Nurmi' at the Industrial
track meet, entering three races. He
is also contemplating entering the
mile event at the Norwich fair on
September $ and the same event at
the Rockville fair on September Is.
Brady. who is one of the best milers
the city has ever had, is conserva-
tive about his ability to win the
event at the industrial meet but he
can he depended upon TO set
.meteoric pace for the others.
The following officials have been
selected to act at the meet: Clerk
of course. Gerald p. Cream; timers,
]. Hcrgstrom ard James Sullivan:
judges, Richard Anderson. Vernon
Read and f. Nixon and field Off
cials, Best LOOMS, Paul Braddon
and G. Connolly.
Ralph Wainwright. superintendent
Of parks will have a squad of men
out digging the jumping pits and
marking lanes and he promises TO
have everything in readiness on the
afternoon of the meet. He has Of
fered the use of the lockers end
showers to any of the industrial
athletes who desire to use Memorial
Field for practice.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
RED NATULIS TIES
NPATRA FOR LEAD
Pirates Show Way TO Batters in
City League

John Red" Matulis crept into A
tie with Pete Zepatka for the lead
in the City league batting race last
week, getting two hits out of three
while Iapatha was making one out
Of three and bringing his average
to .462. This pair, who bat third
and fourth in the Pirate lne-up.
nave each made - hits cut OF &c
times at bat. Jennis and others who
have played in fewer games are still
above them, but these two must be
considered the real leaders.
Young George Luke of the Speed
boys vaulted into third place and is
only seven points behind Matulis
and Zapatla. A third Pirate, Me
Aloon, broke his way into fourth
position with ABS, while SIN an
other of Charley Miller's charges.
IIuggie Carlson, is fifth with 400.
Saturday was a poor day for the
leading hitters, the Pirates being
the only ones to do much in this
line. and the Burritt batters. once
predominant, dropped further to the
rear. Three men. Howard of the
Pirates, Mcchan of the Robins, and
blanchard of the West Ends, fell
out of the 500 class while the only
newcomer into this broup was "Cz-
lie COunell of the Pirates. Snetro
Of the Robins, low man, dropped
sin lower and now has an average
of but .053.
Benjou zaleski of the Buriitts
added another run to his total and
still leads the scorers with Is. Bill
Cormier lost his lead in hits to Nc
Aloon, who found Yale for three
safoties and brought his total
bingles to Il.
The Pirates are now leading in
team hitting with .S25, followed by
the West Ends, with the Rangers
bringing up the rear with mere
PA. The Burritts are Just one run
shy Of the century mark, while the
West Ends are within two of that
mark in hits and lead in that
respect.
Those who are hitting 800 or bet
ter with their averages. are as fol-
lows: Salwocli. Burrirs. 1000:
Cooper, West Ends, .667; Jcnus,
West Ends, .5S3; Aero West Ends,
500; HapatIa. Pirates, 462; Matulis
Pirates, .4G2; Luke, speedboys, .455;
lIinchey, Pirates. .444; McCabc.
West Ends. .444; McAloon, Pirates
AIS; Carlson, Pirates 400.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
LANDERS Us, STAMFORD
Champions of New Britain Industrial
League Strong COntcndcrs For
State Title.

The Landers, Frary & Clark base
, ball team, champions of the New
Britain Industrial league, will enter
the state Industrial baseball cham
pionship elimination series this
month. Hartford was scheduled to
play New Britain for the Hartford
county title, but this game has been
forfeited to the local team because
the Hartford Industrial league is not
over. This leaves New Britain as
the opponent for Stamford while
New Haven will meet Waterbury in
sectional contest.
At first it was proposed to play
the Stamford team on Saturday.
September 4, but the Stamford team
has sent word to this city that the
game will probably have to be post
poned until September IS because
two teams are tied for first place
and the play off will be held on next
Saturday.
The winner of the Landers- Siam
ford game viii be pittcd against the
winners of the New Haven-Water-
bury contest for the state title. The
Universals have been playing n
sweet brand of baseball this year
and they are all primed for the
meeting and a host of baseball fans
will, flock to Stamford whenever the
date is set.
New Britain herald., 1926-09-02
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press
st. Louis had a firm grip on first
place, the jaunty Pittsburgh craft
was anchored in third position. and
the Cincinnati Reds were licking
their chops in second place awaiting
their turn at the world champions
today.
The Cardinals added the final
touch to their rout Of the Pirates
yesterday. Piled on top OF the dou-
BILE victory Tuesday, the roaring
westerners, now headed straight for
their first pennant in 81 years,
buckled the Buccaneers in a to 2
sack and tossed them overheard
again. The defeat, the fourth
straight in the six game series that
saw out one game go the way of the
smoke eaters and another tied, drop
ped the Pirates IL points behind st.
Louis and FIVE to the rear of Gin
cinnati The Cards led the Cinoin-
natl clan, who had no game sched-
uled yesterday, by seven points.
Today the turmoil is on again
with different settings and different
pairings offering chances for still
greater upsets. Cincinnati meets the
proud Pirates in a single game and
the triumphant Hornsby host plays
a double bill with Chicago, a grave
menace now biding its time in
fourth place.
The final setto OF the dramatic
uprising at st. Louis was nip and
tuck until the seventh. The single
Pirate run in the third had been
matched by the Cards with two in
the sixth. Then the lid blew off
completely as $4,000 FOSTERING root
ers roared for the lucky seventh.
Rogers Hornsby whaled a tremend-
Gus homer into the stands, Bottom
ley singled, Lester Bell doubled,
Hafey singled, and three runs were
over. Lengthy Art Reinhart wove
q left handed spell about the Pirate
baters that was broken for only six
hits, while the Cards taking liberties
with Ray Kremer, who held them to
two hits Monday.
The contest for the cellar position,
raging between the Boston Braves
and Philadelphia, was temporarily
settled when the Phillies dumped
the Beaneaters to 0. Ulrich allow
ed Boston four hits, while his mates
were gathering five from Genewich
and Hearn.
The New York Yankees broke the
spell Lefty Grove has held over
them at the expense of his sore
finger. Four other hurlers followed
him, but Rutch Reuther was pitch
ing winning ball in his first start for
New York. As cleveland was idle.
the Yankees estretched their lead to
six games. The win marked New
York's third victory in the last IA
games with Philadelphia.
Washington and Boston pounded
the ball viciously with the Senators
displaying enough endurance to win
IA to 70. Nine hurlers paraded to the
peak in the course of the contest.
McNeely and Myers for the Sena-
tors and Rosenthal for the Red Sox,
registered four hits apiece.
Chicago took a free hitting game
from Detroit, II to Z, that wore out
five pitchers. Morehart, Chicago
second sacker, added three hits out
of six times at bat to his record of
none out of ten Tuesday. Four runs
scored in the eighth for Chicago
when Woodall caromed the ball off
Most!ls back into the belachers after
Mostil had hit in front of the plate
with the bases loaded.