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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Waterville Lodge,
b. P. o. E., to Entertain
Grand Exalted Ruler

The Waterville lodge of Elks will
tomorrow entertain the grand and ex-
alted ruler of the organization, Judge
William Hawley Atwell of Dallas, Tex.
Waterville is the only city in the State
which Judge Atwell will visit, ana
because of this no efforts are to be
spared by member of the local lodge
to arrange a program which will be
long remembered.
Waterville was chosen at the place
of the exalted rulers visit as it is CEN
trally located and is the most conven-
lent place in Maine for the Elks of the
State to gather. 1t is expected that
delegates will be present from all of
the Is lodges Of the State to make
Judge Atwell welcome.
The guest will arrive here on the
afternoon train from the west and in
the evening he will be the speaker at a
banquet at the Elmwood Hotel, which
is being looked forward to with much
pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Aluminium Company
Counsel Refuses to
Name Stockholders

Pittsburgh. Pa, Feb. 15.-(AP)-
TIE federal trade commission, delving
into alleged monopoiistic practices Of
the Aluminium Company Of America. in
which Secretary of the Treasury A. w.
Mellon is stakeholder, struck a snag
today when counsel for the company
refused to produce the names of per-
sons owning more than per cent. of
the stock.
r. P. Whiteley, commission counsel,
asked that the names of the stockhold-
ers be put into the records for the pur-
pose of comparing them with the stock
holders Of the Aluminium Company of
America. w. w. Smith Of counsel for
the company said the names would not
be produced. He considered such in
formation highly confidential White
ley was upheld by Major w. w. Shep-
pard, Observation-Disclosures, who Or
dered that the list be presented Smith
reiterated his, stand, and the subject
was dismissed for the time. Later
Whitley said he had the question I'M
der consideration. 1t was the general
belief that he would go into the courts
in his efforts to obtain the names.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Rescued Crew of
Apis Face Hunger
At Portland Port

Portland, Feb. f5.-That Portland's
promised hospitality to the crew Of the
foundered German steamer Apis was
more theoretical than material was the
opinion along the waterfront here to-
day.
The penniless, scantily-clad group of
men was herded into a waterfront res
taurant known as ''Pete's Place" this
noon while Captain Ludwig Zorn, the
master of the Apis. telegraphed fran
tically to agents In New York and Bos-
ton to secure money enough to take
his men to New York tonight. Up to
early afternoon he had not been sue
cessful, while every man in the home
less crew has contributed his last mark
toward buying food.
Not until late Saturday night were
the German sailors given a chance to
stretch their legs on dry land. In the
meantime, they were forced to sleep
in hooks and crannies aboard the res
cue ship Driebergen, according to the
men aboard that vessel. and the ex-
pense of feeding them was becoming
a burden to the Dutch ship. From
the time that Captain Herman Sohoo,
master of the Drisbergen, picked the
crew up he had made them as COM
Portable as possible but with the
number of 1hen aboard his ship
doubled. quarters were cramped and
stores depleted.
Late Saturday night the services Of
a marine second hand supply dealer
were voluntarily given, and a small
boat went down to take the German
crew ashore. Last minute scurrying
finally procured emergency quarters
for them in rooms over "Pete's Place."
and there they slept Saturday night
and last night.
Not a man in the group has
enough money to pay his way to
New York. There are few overcoats
in the crowd, and it was a chatter
ing crew that came up the harbor on
Saturday night and they went at
once to the sleeping place which had
been provided. They for the most
part remained together throughout
Sunday, for they had no money to
spend nor warm clothing to wear out
of doors.
Voluntary contributions were Of.
fered from every quarter of the
waterfront today, but there was no
head to which they might be sent.
The men will be forced to remain
here until their captain raises
enough money to get them out OF the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Trotzky Back in
Moscow, Pictures
America as Monster

Moscow, Feb. 15-(AP)-Greeted
as no Russian has BEEN greeted since
the days of Lenine, Nicolai Trotzky
made his first appearance today since
his return from political exile.
More than 1000 persons paid from
five to fifteen dollars to hear the
builder of the Red Army discourse
on Americas might, industrial SUI
premacy and paciifism.
Trotzky pictured the United States
as a mighty monster of capitalism,
ready to devour all Europe and be-
come the majority stockholder of all
the resources of mankind. But CAPT.
talism was expiring, he declared, and
Americas colossal wealth was her
most vulnerable spot
THE higher America climbs to
power" he exclaimed, the more
dreadful will be her fall"
The only way to conquer America s
supremacy, said Trotzky. was with
Europe and Asia united. Russia s
only basic enemy was American capt.
tai
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
WinsloW Hard at Work for Cony
Game

Winslow High school boys basket
ball team will be somewhat hindered
in their practice this week for two
tough games to be played Friday and
Saturday nights. Owing to the au-
tomobile show that is to be held at
the Waterville Armory this week.
practice cannot be held there, and
the only coaching the boys can have
is what they can get at odd moments
at different gyms in Waterville, when
not being used by Waterville ath-
letic clubs. However, Winslow boys
are nearly prepared to meet the Cony
High school boys at Augusta on Fri
day night, and for the game with
Gardiner High school boys at Wat
erville Saturday evening. There will
be special car from Augusta to
convey those from Winslow and Wat
erville who care to attend the Wins
low-Cony game Friday evening, and
all those who do wish to go, must
notify Coach w. L. Mansfield Of Win
slow High school, not later than
Thursday morning, Feb IS. and he
will make reservation for them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Count Salm Says
Is Happy After Son
Pays Peaceful Visit

Palm Beach, Fla, Feb. 15-(AP)-
Count Ludwig Salm Won Hoogstrae-
ten declared he was "divinely happy"
today, after his baby son had paid
him a visit which was as harmonious
as yesterdays visit had been tumul-
tuouS.
The count was with his son in pri-
vacy for nearly an hour and a half.
The dowager countess then took the
boy for a walk, her first public ap-
pearance since arriving here. The
count proceeded to vent his enthusi-
asm by playing several sets Of tennis
with his friend and adviser, William
Anhlet, publisher Of the Pictorial
Review.
Little Peters visit today was ar
ranged by conference between
Salm and Rogers legal forces who
agreed that since the count had come
5000 miles to see his son he should
be allowed to have him in the priva-
cy of his room.
The count announced he was de-
lighted with the child whom he had
never seen before yesterday. He dis
closed that one Of the many trunks
he brought here was filled with toys
for Peter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Big Drifts at Concord

Concord, N. H, Feb. 15.-(AP) -
Drifts from five to seven feet high
covered by a fresh fall of nearly
eight inches of snow have resoluted
in the isolation of the family OF
Jedd F. Gile, owner of Maplewood
Farm, River Hill section Of Concord.
Motorized snow plows have been
unable to buck the drifts and the
only way open for the family to
reach sources of supplies is over
the fields by skis or snowshoes. One
pillow was buried all night in a drift
after failing to make it's objective
over the blocked highways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Interesting Speech
By Fairfield Man
To Local KiWanians

The speaker at the regular meet
ing of the Waterville Kiwanis Club
at the Elmwood hotel last evening
was Rev. Roderick J. Mooney of
Fairfield. Taking as his subject,
THE Evolution of Game Industry"
Mr. Mooney said in part:
THE romance of the evolution Of
our country and it's call to the peo-
pie of the State of Maine is at once
the most instructive and fascinating
study. 1t appeals to everyone Of us.
The whine of pessimism and the
croak of the lazy one is heard in our
While the State Of Maine may not
have kept pace with the other states
in the union, Maine is growing
slowly but surely. In 1900 she had
1884, 6S for a population. In 1920 she
had 76S914 or in round numbers she
had increased 10 per cent. But the
sad side of it is that our rural popu-
lation has increased only one and
one half per cent. The immigrants
who have come to this State have
in Maine allied themselves with our
Industrial communities.
1.-THE people of this State are
divided into two classes, the agricul-
tural and the industrial. In 1920. 60
per cent Of our population were reg
istered as agricultural.
Remember on your success de-
ponds the success of the State. Your
first consideration must be your
home. You ought to have more COM
fort for your family. Your home
must be made attractive for each of
it's members. Therefore you must
begin to give water IT'S place Of i'm
portance in your home. Science has
developed such electrical appliances
that you can have water brought
right into your home for your kitchen,
bathroom and for all other purposes.
You can water your cattle. irrigate
your land, saw your wood and do
many other things by electricity and
at a very modest cost 1t will save
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Saco Baby Dies Poison

Saco, Feb. 15.--Leonard. the 20
months old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Boothby of North street, died at the
Trull Hospital early last evening as
the result of severe burns on the
mouth and throat caused by the child
swallowing a small portion of car
bolic disinfectant solution at the
family home last Friday. Mrs.
Boothby had placed the solution on a
high shelf. but in some unknown
manner the child managed to get the
bottle, while the mother was in an
other room for few moments. Re-
turning to the room Mrs. Boothby
was shocked to find the child in the
act of drinking the poison. DR.. Laura
Black Suckney was called and had
the child removed to the hospital.
where it failed to respond to treat
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Girl Singer and
Grandmother Happy
Over Opera Opening

New York, Feb. 15-(AP)-Two
singers, one a 10 year old girl, the
other Go year old grandmother, are
equally happy today at their coming
appearance on the boards of the Met
ropolitan Opera House.
Marion Talley. Kansas City sopra-
no, the youngest girl to sing as a
principal at the Metropolitan since
Patti made her debut at 16, has
reached the threshold Of one of her
most cherished ambitions.
Nine. Ernestine Schumann- Heink,
whom the Metropolitan has Just
called, will return to the scenes of
her early triumphs % years ago, when
she made her first appearance there.
Yesterday Miss Talley devoted sew
eral hours to practicing her role as
Gilda in "Rigoletto," as A friends
who knew her as choir singer in
Kansas City, started for New York
to hear her debut Wednesday. Others
also plan to make the trip which has
been estimated as costing a total of
$4,000.
Among those coming here is the
young singers father, Charles NJ
Talley, telegraph operator, who is
taking his first Naca ton in 10 years
to hear his daughter sing. 1t was
through his untiring efforts that she
received her musical education which
he estimates cost $4,000.
Miss Talley's greatest hope is that
she will be in good voice so that her
father and friends will not be dis
appointed.
They believed in me SO, coming
here to hear me-" she said. TITS
worth sacrificing lots of good time to
study and make good in a case like
mine."
Nine. Schumann- Heink, mother Of
eight children and grandmother of
eleven, after a ten years absence
from the operatic stage will appear
at the Metropolitan as Erda in "Das
Rheingold," March 25.
Nine. Schumann-Heink anticipates
five more years of operate life and
expects when she answers deaths
final curtain call, to do So in the
grand manner" She bases her hopes
on the prophecies Of an Indian "med-
icine man." who. she said, peered in
to a crystal globe in California and
read her future there.
He told me that I will live Eve
years more and, oh, how / want to
cram life into those years." she .ex-
claimed. HE said ] would drop dead
in the middle Of a. great act on the
stage, singing, singing. That is the
way l want to die"
Then she laughed and added:
: "Ah. old women are superstitious."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
House Passes Elliott Bill

Washington, Jan. 15-(AP)-The
Elliott bill to authorize appropria-
ton of $165, 200, 900 for new public
buildings, was passed today by the
house.
Carrying the endorsement Of the
administration, the bill was called
under suspension of the rules. a pro-
cedure that shut off amendments,
limited debate to so minutes and re-
quired two thirds vote for passage.
1t was passed by vote of 263 to 120
and sent to the senate.
OF the total amount $100,000,000 is
for new buildings in various states,
$50, 100000 for structures in the Dis
riot of Columbia and $15,000,000 for
buildings alread authorized.
A similar bill was passed by the
house in the last congress but failed
of senate approval.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
teeth and feel iti)
New methods remove IL.
And firm the gums

New methods remove it.
And firm the gums
Now, in a new-type dentifrice
called Pepsodent, dental science
has discovered effective combat
ants. Their action is to curdle the
film and remove it, then to firm
the gums.
What you see when film is re-
moved-the whiteness of your
teeth-will amaze you.
Largely on dental advice, the
world has turned to this method.
A few days use will prove its
power beyond all doubt.
Mailthe coupon. # ten-day tnbe
sUiH be sent You free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
WINSLOW
Local Singer Gives Fine Program

Local Singer Gives Fine Program
Miss Marion I. Stanley, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stanley of Ben
ton avenue, Winslow, who is an ad-
vanced pupil of Isadore Braggioti of
Boston, gave a most delightful pro-
gram at the studio known as "Ye
Brass Lantern Studio" in Poston on
the evening of Feb. 18th.
The concert was very beautiful and
it was regretted very much that Miss
SANKEY'S relatives and many friends
in Winslow We're unable to attend
because of the Indictment weather.
Miss Stanleys progress is being re-
joiced over by her host of friends in
Winslow and Waterville. and she Is
doing very fine work at the preent
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Colby President
Gives Fine Address
On Nations Father

An inspiring address on George
WASHINGTON was delivered at the
meeting of the Waterville Rotary
Club at the Elmwood hotel yester-
day noon by DIR. Arthur j. Roberts,
president of Colby college and
member Of the club.
In the course of his talk DR.. Rob
erts declared that Washington had
made three great contributions to
the United States and they were that
he won for them their privileges,
that he taught them how to use
these privileges and that he sat an
example for his successors to follow.
Much of the greatness of WASH
ington, the speaker said, lay in the
fact that he had absolutely no prece-
dents upon which to work and he
blazed the trail, making the presi-
dency an office of honor and dignity.
Today, DR.. Roberts said. man OF
ordinary capacities can fill the office
as his course of procedure has been
we'll outlined for him by the Pres
idents of the past.
Another phase Of the first Presl-
dents life which made him truly
great in the mind of the speaker
is that he was the first dollar a
country and the speaker pointed out
the many instances when Washing
ton had worked for his country re-
ceiving for his efforts no more than
his bare expenses.
February, being the anniversary
month Of both Rotary International
and Of the Waterville Rotary Club.
George H. MARI, secretary Of the
club, spoke for a short time on the
history of Rotary International and
he traced in an interesting way the
growth of the WaterVille organlza-
ton.
A new gong in the form of the
Rotary insignia. the gift to the club
Of Sidney A. Green, was used for
the first time. The gong is consider
ably larger than the one previously
in use and the members were much
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Tumulty. Family
Escape Gas Death

seph P. Tumulty. who was President
AMI their two younger daughters,
Grace and Alice, narrowlr escaped
being overcome bv gas fumes at their
home here Saturday night Their two
daughters were the most seriously
affected and physicians were called
to attend them.
The definite sours of the fumes,
which had filled the home before
they were discovered, has not been
determined. but it is believed to have
been eithCr n gas stove or a real fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
COOPER'S MILLS

Miss Alice Caswell has been Ill
with Bronchitis for the past two
weeks.
Mrs. Eva Foster was at home from
Waterville for the week end. Miss
Letha Foster who has employment
in the city was home for the week
end also.
Mrs. ]. B. Macarthur visited her
mother Mrs. Dan Gilley, Sunday.
Mr. Ashley Gidney who has had
employment up river in the woods
is at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Small and son
Kenneth Of the city visited Mrs.
Smalps sister, Miss Alice CaswelI
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Says Girls Death
Due to Charleston

Seneca. Kan, Feb. 15-(AP)-The
recent death of Evelyn Myers, II,
was due to dancing the Charleston"
her physician, DR.. w. r. Boyer of
Pawnee City, Neb., said in state
ment made public today. DR.. Boyer
said that the extreme physical ex-
ercise of the Charleston is particur-
lay dangerous for young women and
that it may easily induce inf1amma-
ton of the peritoneum.
Miss Myers became i'll about two
weeks ago and was taken to the
Pawnee City hospital where a surgi-
cal operation disclosed that periton-
tits had completely paralyZed intesti-
nal action. She died last Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16

A number Of friends Of Mrs. Flor
erce NJ. Wallace, secretary of the
Waterville-Winsl Chamber of
Commerce, who is now on the Maine
to Florida Pilgrimage, have received
letters from her in which she says
that she Is having a most enjoyable
time. A few days ago Mrs. Wallace
visited her daughter, Mrs. Ralph E.
Arey in Auburndale. Mrs. Arey, al
though she lives in Florida, passes
her summers in this State and she
is acquainted with many local peo-
pie. Yesterday Mrs. Wallace was in
New Orleans and she will be there
through today to witness the cele-
brated Mardi-Gras festival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Perry of Har-
rington have announced the engage
ment Of their daughter, Miss Isabel
Mary Perry, to Donald NJ. White of
Harrington. For the past few years
Miss Perry has been q member Of the
teaching force of the Winslow public
schools and she has made many friends
both in that town and in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16

The regular meeting Of the Moth
ercraft department of the Waterville
Woman's Club will be held at the
home of Mrs. Beatrice Turcotte, 26
Pleasant street, Thursday evening at
$50 o'clock. The program is in
charge Of Mrs. William Young and
each member is requested to bring
an item Of interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16

alienists decide that his mental con-
dition is normal he will be returned
to Auburn to stand trial in the SUI
perior court on an old liquor charge.
The grand jury failed to return an
indictment against Heutz on a sta
tutory charge, for which he was held
in $4,000 by the Lewiston municipal
court, hence his bonds were automat-
ically discharged,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
DRESDEN

Master Norman Call Of Dresden
Mills is visiting his grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Call.
Mr.. William Pushard is housed
with a severe head cold.
Mrs. W. S. Dugan is visiting her
son Reuben and family at Augusta.
The smelt fishermen are having
better success than they had a few
weeks ago. some are more ucky than
others in their catches.
Clifton Cate passed the weekend
in HalloWeN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Woman's Club Notes

Among the different departments
of the Waterville Woman's club
Valentine parties seem to hold sway
this week. On Monday afternoon
one of the most attractive entertain
ments was that of the Home Eco
Monies department held at the home
of Mrs. Vaughn Mayo.
The decorations were in the DIN
ingroom and were hearts and coiors
of red and white and in the other
rooms were daisies, poses and Cali
fornia peoples. This was planned as
a real Valentine party and the en-
tertainment was full OF FUN ana
frolic, stunts and conundrums being
the order of the day. among which
was "Cupid's Pass" and Birds
Heart Hunt"
Mrs. Mayo, assisted by Mrs. Harry
Green and Miss Harriet Merrill, serv-
ed sandwiches and coffee and ice
cream and cake at the close of the
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Auburn Hunger
Striker to Augusta

Auburn, Feb. 15-Jean Heutz, the
70 years old Lewiston man who has
been ON a hunger strike in Auburn
Jail for the past 10 days. was COM
mitted to the State hospital at Au-
gusta by Judge Manser in the NUM-
cipal court today.
While Heutz was committed in the
regular manner, he is to be taken to
Augusta for observation, and if the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16

The Ladies' Aid Of the Universal
list church will hold an all-day meet
ing at the Mabel Keyes Averil par
Tors tomorrow. A picnic lunch will
be served at noon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Current Events Department

The Current Events Department OF
the ,Woman's Club held very pretty
Valentine party at the home of Mrs.
Louis Pollard on Monday evening.
The house was decorated with red
carnations and hearts since this is
the season of hearts.
The program consisted OF first
current events in response to q roll
call. taking up among other things
the world meat supply from the
Arctic, looking forward to the time
when we will eat reindeer meat,
something also about the newest
leading picture, and the settlement
of the coal strike. This part of the
entertainment was conducted by Mrs.
Grace Davis.
Mrs. Ira Mitchell read a very in
teresting paper dealing with the re-
cent events in Congress, particularly
the world court.
The hostesses. Mrs. Pollard, Mrs.
A. b. Thompson, Mrs. Frank Web
Der and Mrs. Charles Meader, served
sandwiches, heart shaped cookies
and coffee on red and white plates
to carry out the seasonable decora-
tiOnS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for the kindness during
our bereavement also for the beauti-
full flowers.
We also wish to thank the Vassal-
boro Grange, Ladies' Auxiliary of
Frank D. Romeo Post, n. U. L. Club
Merry meeting chapter. o. E. 8.
MRS. EMMA HAMLIN
MIR. AND MRS. ALBERT CLARK
MR.. AND MRS. EMELUS STANCH-
FIELD
MR.. AND MRS. MALCOLM Nc
CURDY
MR.. AND MRS. MELVIN McCURDY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-16

The hook ladder truck from the
central fire station responded to a ST.
lent call early last evening for a CHM
ney fire in the house at 20 College ave-
nue.. One chemical was used and the
nre was put out without difficulty.
There was no loss.