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Evening star., 1926-05-27
Holds Nation Prosperous.

Frances position is far from des
perate, as the country's general econ
omy still is prosperous. But the
French must agree together about
the best way to recoevr the coun-
try's credit before seeking foreign
help. Perhaps they should come to
an understanding with their neigh
bors to undertake united action"
To tell the truth, lack of unity
among the French is the sole reason
for the francs fall. For the last two
years they have been wanting in that
admirable loyalty which permitted
the British TO restore the pound to
parity despite the anxiety of the gen
eral strike. The government has
made SO many serious mistakes since
the war, such as the Ruhr expedition
and fiscal terrorism, that the popula
ton has lost confidence.
France has lacked statesmen and
modern financiers, or when they have
been in power political quarrels have
driven them out too soon.
At the reopening of the Chamber
Evening star., 1926-05-27
Wrestling Bouts in Japan.

Every year the Japanese wrestling
championship Is decided at the koku-
gikwan in Toxic, says the Pathfinder
Magazine. Here the wreStlers from
the East and West Of Japan struggle
for supremacy. The championship
bouts. which are always picturesque,
sometimes last for 10 days or more.
The matches begin early in the morn
ing and last until late at night. Each
wrestler has a stage name, like our
actors In fact they are the heroes
of the Japanese flappers, some OF
them being as popular as matinee
idols in this country.
The wrestlers all use the "catch-as-
catci-can" method. Each match con
tinues until one man is thrown. The
man who wins the championship be-
comes a popular national hero.
Evening star., 1926-05-27
Why He Did It.

Player-Did you see my ball hit
that tree, caddie?
Middle Aged Caddie-No. sir. l
hain't got but one eye an that amt
prime.
Well, did you hear it strike the
tree?"
NO, sir. ! be bit ard of earin'."
Then what the deuce are you doing
carrying clubs?"
well, sir, they told me as 'ow 1t
would be good for my fits"
Evening star., 1926-05-27

A. collar in white Striped Broadcloths in
fast cofors Plain white neckband Shirts Sizes in
lot, IA to H.
Knit Ties, SOC; were ST. 26 i'll patterns and coors.
Pajan,as, S135. IRREGULARS $3.50 to $3.50 grades Is
in sizes B, c, and D (37 to 49,
Summer Union Suits Csc, special 1l6 samples higher
priced lines Sosette handkerchief nen Irish linen,
broadcloth and madras Sizes in lot 81 to 4S.
Mems Suits $lS $3.50 and $33. Some two pairs
No alterations. Sizes "a, 35 Sc, 50 and 40
Boys Union Suits 75c Checked nansooL Sizes
g. g. IL, Ia and l6 years.
STAIRS
Evening star., 1926-05-27
To Haul Sea Water.

The unusual desire for no less than
900 900 gallons of sea water is being
expressed by municipal Representatives
from Chicago investigating the quail
ity of the brine near the coast of the
Gulf of Mexico. The water is wanted
for new $4,000 900 aquarium and
cannot be manufactured" 1t can be
purified by an aeration process, how
ever. once it is hauled. 1t would re-
quire 125 tank cars, making a train 4
mile long. to haul it.
Evening star., 1926-05-27
Shields Baby From Sun.

The dark skinned mother of the
southern Sudan has a unique method
OF protecting her baby from the direct
rays of the sun. First the baby is
strapped in straddling position on
her back. the straps going over her
shoulders. Next the youngsters head
and shoulders are covered with
drumlike contraption made from the
half of a huge Gala bash
Evening star., 1926-05-27

passed the stage of financial catas.
trophe.
In each country the economic and
financial problem is essentially differ
ent, beside which the relations of
creditor to debtor, mixing up these
peoples resources. prevent the prob
lem being solved by a universal
remedy. How could the resources of
these peoples be pooled?
Thus the European perspective re-
mains dark and the disarmament
conference sitting at Geneva will not
yet bring the palm of deliverance.
The United States can do nothing
else but correct eXcesses by appro.
pirate financial pressure, it must
await patiently the issue of Europe's
fermentation.
Copyright. 1929
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Evening star., 1926-05-27
FRENCH CONFUSED
BY FRANCS DROP
Failure of Peret'S Debt Mis-
sion to London Adds to Bur-
den of BRAND Cabinet.
BY Radio to The star.

By Radio to The star.
PARIS, May 27.-F'rench opinion is
completely confused and discouraged
by events happening at home and
abroad.
On the eve of the reopening Of the
Chamber of Deputies, the govern
ment has undertaken to effect the
recovery of the franc under the most
difficult circumstances.
The government had hoped at first
that Finance Minister Perets trip
to London to consolidate the debt
of stopping the fall Of the franc. But
NJ. Peret arrived in London at a
time when Great Britain had just
lost f25 100000. and when the treas
ury had just spent f750.000 on account
of the general strike.
The coal miners conflict was at
its height. causing the nation to lose
daily production of hundreds of thou
sands tons of coal. The number Of
strikers exceeded 100000.
Concessions Found Difficult.
IlpN tpult II DS pbSSlble tp OiFtd III
concessions from such an mbarrassed
creditor?
At the same time, the franc, AT
tackled by Wall Street and by tho
Italians, was threatened with collapse.
Chancellor Of the EXchequer Churchill
understood that it was impossible to
settle anything in such a storm.
Premier BRAND. distracted, recalled
the finance minister. To conceal this
precipitate retreat, the experts and
representatives of the Bank of France
remained in London a day or two
longer.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Strong, gov
ernor of the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York, arrived in Paris, where
he had the opportunity of meeting the
chief personalities of the political and
financial world. His opinion soon was
quoted in well informed circles briefly
as follows:
Evening star., 1926-05-27

Russia now has four commercial
,ir lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Maine Sardine
Packers Improving
Quality Says Expert

MAINE sardine packers are this
year putting up the best quality
sardine pack that has ever been pro-
duced in this State" declared w. r.
n. Wharton, chief Of the eastern di-
vision of the United States depart
ment of agriculture, chemistry divi-
sion, Monday.
Mr.. Wharton arrived Sunday, driv-
ing here in his car to confer with the
State officials in charge of the in
spection work in Washington coun-
ty. where the BURBERRY and caroline
Gamers ar beusily engaged in their
seasonal activities.
Part of Mr. Wharton's force are
at work in that county, and by fall
he expects to have six workers from
the chemistry division and five from
the bureau of entomology conducting
research work in that part of Maine.
with the purpose of safe guarding
the sources of supply and improving
the quality of the Maine output.
Maine Gamers of sardines are
endeavoring to so improve the quail
ity and containers of Maine sardlnes
as to be able to compete on a more
even footing with the European
packers" he stated. AT least two
of the Washington county packers
are now using olive oil exclusively,
and in the past seven years the i'm
provement in packing methods has
been very noticeable"
While in Maine, Mr.. Wharton will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
STATE HOUSE
Next Meeting Council Monday at 10 A. M

personally visit most Of the canning
plants in Washington county, and
Monday he was in conference with
A. M. G. Soule, chief of the division
of inspection of the State depart
ment of agriculture.
Mr.. Soule told the correspondent
that 16 factories in Washington
county would have the benefits of
State inspection this year. Last
year we had inspectors at only II
factories" he added, "but results
proved so satisfactory that the adj
ditional seven factories this year re-
quested this department to assign
inspectors to them, feeling thar ~,
incentive to take more pains witt!
the packing would result in better
prices for their product"
He continued: 1.-THE Gamers who
strictly follow the stated require
ments laid down by the State de-
partment in regard to their pack
ing methods and the quality of their
product are entitled to print certi-
tications from the State department
on the containers, and this has a de-
cided influence on the demand for
the product so Marked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Stressing Service
Make Visitors Boosters

Portland, Aug. 2-Throughout the
publicity and development program
that the State has been conducting
the one point it has been stressing
is Service" to our visitors If 1t Is
nothing more than giving a glass Of
water II one be thirsty.
Such service leaves our visitors in
a pleasing state of mind and makes
them Booster" instead of a
"Knocker" and the advertising the
state thus receives cannot be meas
ured by dollars and cents.
A direct example of this was
shown by a letter received at the
State Of Maine Publicity Bureau in
Portland last week. The letter
speaks for itself and that it may
induce other citizens to go and do
likewise, realizing that indirectly
such service helps every citizen in
the state in one form, the letter in
full follows:
CENTRAL LUMBER & SUPPLY
COMPANY. LUMBER
172-1S2 North Water Street
New Bedford. Mass.
July %, 1926.
c. G. Ferguson, Treas. 81
Manager
Maine IuDllc1ly ASSOCIATION
Portland, Maine
Gentlemen:
The following incident will show
you how the good State of Maine is
getting some fine advertising that
they do not have to pay for.
About two weeks ago a gentlemen
was driving alone through from
Mt. Desert to Massachusetts. and
coming into East Deering, just be-
fore you cross the second bridge, he
noticed that there were two routes
to Boston, one through the city and
one through Riverside Park, and as
it was late in the afternoon and he
desired to make time he drove up
along side of the curb waiting for
an opportunity to ask some passing
car. which was the better way.
While in this state of mind he
noticed car stop on the opposite
side of the street and a young man
got out OF his car and came across
the street. This young man stated
that he noticed the older man stop
and thought that possibly he was in
doubt as to the route and asked if
he could be OF any assistance. and
being told that he could he kindly
gave valuable information as to
which was the better way Now
this is unusual and it was a very
happy incident to the driver of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Sunday at the home of G. u. Mud
gett, and with other friends. Mr.
Whitney is slowing recovering from
the elects of a shock from lightning
during a heavy shower 10 days ago
He was a former Burnham boy and
his friends were glad to greet him.
Mrs. Oral Blaisdell suffered q
paralytic shock at her house on Fri
day morning and Is quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Stevens Of
Sanford are passing a weeks vaca-
ton with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
f. r. Mudgett.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. +. Davis and
daughters, Irma and Aida and son,
Edward visited over the week end
with relatives in Benton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Reynolds went
Sunday afternoon to Clinton to at
tend the funeral services of her
grandmother. Mrs. Alzada Thurston,
held from the Baptist church at two
o'clock, with Rev. w. A. Knight. Of
floating. Mrs. Thurston was a resi-
dent of Burnham for more than so
years. living near the Clinton line.
Burial was made in the new ceme-
terry at Clinton village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Weed and Mr..
and Mrs. l.. 3. Huff. who have been
visiting with relatives and friends
in town, have returned to Palatka,
Fla, making the trip by auto.
L. S. Perry Of Fairfield was a
visitor with friends in town Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". L. Gray of Troy
were in town Sunday calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
HARMONY
David A. Corson

me death of one of the towns
cltlzens and business men in tho
person of David A Corson occurred
on July 2S, just before midnight
Mr.. Corson had been a sufferer since
last fall and was taken down aboI1
christmas with this illness which
conIihed MIN to the house ever since.
MI Corson was the son of the late
David and Amy Corson and was
porn IN the town of Athens. When
10 years of age he went to work in
ms lathers sawmill and at his
Iathers death took over the business
some years later he removed to the
town OF Bingham and for MANY
years carried on a lumber business
there, shipping from the railroad
station at Scion. In October 1912 he
moved into Harmony and began lum-
berlng operations which he has car
ried on up until last fall. Mr.. Cor
son has been engaged in the lumber
business an even so years being 73
aat his death. He was an earnest
hard working man. which reveals it.
self in the fact that he carried on
MS sawmill business continuously for
60 years.
He is survived by his wife. Mrs
Ellzabeth Corson, two sons. Cleba of
TINS town. and Harold of Athens:
three daughters. Mrs. Lena II. Taplev
or Waterville. Mrs. Earl j. LongfeI-
low. Mrs. Morris Ladds of Harmony,
brother, Silas Corson and one sister,
Mrs }. c. kincaid both of West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
LIBERTY

Tom Vose is home for vacation
of two weeks.
Mrs. Sylvia Sherman of Printers
was in town last week calling on old
friends
Mrs. George Cram is in town the
guest of her son, Sherman Cram.
Mrs Harold Donnell and two
children. Doris and Jean Marie and
her mother. Mrs. Aver. all from
Maryland. are passing a few weeks
in town at the home of Barry Har-
riman.
Doctor Pratt of Winsted. Conn,
who has a cottage on the Lake. was
called home last week by telegram
Mr.. and Mrs, Z. 0. Baker of
Providence, r. l., are passing a
week in town.
Kenneth Vose Of Belfast is pass
ing a week here with his parents.
Miss Dorothy Vose is home from
Bangor visiting her parents.
The people of Liberty are looking
forward to the musical treat to be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
State House Chat

Josiah w. Taylor, agent for secon-
dary schools. State department of
education, will go to Lewiston TO-DAY
to give series of lectures this
week at the Bates summer school on
the subject. Problems of the Senior
Hlgh School" While in Lewiston he
VIII aso hold conferences on various
matters related to the schools.
Mrs. Jessie c. Thompson, assis-
tant secretary to Governor Rrews-
ter, accompanied by her mother,
MRS. Joseph c. Churchill Of this CITY.
and her sister, Miss .Virginia
churchill of Boston, have been en-
Toying a weeks auto tour to Prov
lncetown at the end of Cape Cod
massachusetts,. Mrs. THOMPSON re-
sumed her duties yesterday at the
executive department.
Miss Bernice Standish, assistant
clerk In the State bank department.
Is passing a weeks vacation at
camp Maqua. Poland.
Miss Bernice Parker, EMPLOYED IN
the office of the State superinten-
aent or buildings, passed the week.
end with her sister at Gorham.
State Forest Commissioner Neil T.
Vlolette was notified on Monday If
the outbreak of forest fire in Town
snip 9, Range 16, Somerset county
byChief Warden McRea. Conditions
are still very bad in the northern
portion of the forestry district ow-
ing to lack of rain.
MRS. Florence Griffith, chief clerk
IN the state department Of education
returned on Sunday from a two
weeks vacation at Prince Edwards
Island, where she has been visiting
relatives and friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03

Athens. Burial was made from the
church in Athens July 81.
Chester 3. Rhodes while shooting
n skunk near his poultry building
had the misfortune of having the
gun kick and break his right collar
bone. The doctor was called and
Mr.. Rhodes was taken to the hos
rital at Skowhegan where the bones
were set. He is now at home resting
quite comfortably.
Donald Micue had the misfortune
to run a nail into his foot last week
while endeavoring to catch rab-
bit at the home of Mr.. Jenkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don. Hamlin have
gone to their home In Gorham, n. II.
children left Thursday by train for
Centreville, New Brunswick. for a
8 weeks visit.
Mr.. Goodspeed leaves Saturday
morning by auto for his home at
Centreville. for his vacation. He Is
accompanying the Rev. Mr.. Knight
of Clinton. as far as Bridgewater.
Much interest has been manifest
the last two weeks in fire fighting
apparatus. Representatives from
two manufacturers of such appara-
tus have demonstrated machines In
town during the last week or so. The
town is unprotected from serious
fires and a movement was started
last town meeting day to purchase
suitable equipment.
Considerable practicing by the
young men of the town in baseball
has been done in the last weeks
preparatory to playing outside teams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Name Members
Mcintosh Red Apple
Pooling Committee

AS the outcome of a meeting of
delegates representing the Maine
Fruit Growers Exchange. the State
department of agriculture, and a
group of prominent fruit growers
specializing in the production of Nc
Intosh Red apples, recently held at
the State experimental farm, High
moor, a committee has been appoint
ed to represent the Mcintosh Pol
which has been formed to look into
new markets for this popular Maine
grown apple.
The committee consists of the fol-
! lowing members: w. j. Kicker of
Turner; w. G.. Conant, Hebron; A.
K. Gardner, Orono; Professor Mer-
chant, Orono University of Maine
Extension Service; w. G. Hunton,
Portland; F. II. ROBBIE, Portland
(New England Cold Storage Coz;
George G. Young, Buckf1eld; and w
H. Conant, Buckfeld.
Charles NJ. White Of the State de-
partment Of agriculture, Monday, re-
ceived a letter from Mr.. Young, who
is manager of the Maine Fruit
Growers Exchange, announcing the
appointment Of the above commit
tee, who will hold a very important
Injecting at Auburn on the 1Uth OF
August, at which time they will
confer with T. F. Cochran of New
York, a commission man who is ia
miiiar with the New York market
conditions, as to the possibility of
later developing a favorable outlet
in that state for Maine grown Nc
Int"1n Reds.
"The growing popularity of this
apple in Maine has resulted in a
great increase in the amount of this
fruit annually produced, and it now
becomes imperative to seek broader
channels of distribution, for in the
next two or three yeas the volume of
production of this apple will I'M
doubtedly be at least trebled. Local
markets will then be unable to alb
sorb the fruit at satisfactory prices,
and the Mcintosh Pool has been or :
ganizcd to determine the best meth
DDS of caring for this expected in
crease in the crop in a scientific
manner" said Mr.. Whiet, yesterday.
This fell numb" of carloads OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Installs Woods
Telephone Line at
WASHINGTON Bald Mt.

George Faulkner. district super
visor of the State forestry depart
ment, returned Monday from Wash
ington county, where he has been in
charge of the installation of a woods
telephone line extending from Wash
ington Bald No'-~+ain to THE
Pines" sporting camps on Sisladob-
sis Lake, distance of nine miles
through bad "blowdown" country.
Mr.. Faulkner said that the line will
be extended next year to reach AL
manac Mountain, where the State
has a lookout station.
THE country around Fifth Lake S
alive with moose" he added. I'VE
saw a big bull the day l came out,
and one of the boys working on the
wire line lassoed a bull from his
canoe a few days ago. The bull
pulled him ashore before he knew
what was happening. and he was
mighty glad to let go of the rope"
During the hot summer months it
is easy enough to get close to the
moose feeding on lily pads, but the
stunt above mentioned is not to he
recommended to the average camp
er, as the moose has a VIGOROUSLY
uncertain disposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
Illegal to Fish
For Salmon or Shad
Near Augusta Dam

The fish and game department has
received many inquiries of late as to
whether or not it is lega to fish for
salmon near the Augusta dam on the
Kennebec river. AS there appears
to be much misunderstanding III re-
gard to the right of the public to
flsh at this place, the department
calls attention to the following ex-
tract from the Sea and Shore Fish
cries Laws:
(See Sec. 50. Chap. IS, of the Re-
Vlsed Statutes) mo salmon, shad. or
otner migratory fish shall be taken
or ffshed for within 500 yards of anv
fishway, dam or millrace. nor he.
tween the Augusta highway bridge
over the Kennebec river and the Au-
gusta DAM"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
ADJUSTMENTS
AUGUSTA OPERA HOUSE
Priscilla Dean in Special Production
"The Dice Woman; Art Accord
in 1.-THE Set Up"; Pathe Comedy;
Felix Strip Cartoon; Continuous
2 Until 10

Another excellent program is
booked for this afternoon and eve
ming at the Augusta Opera House
headed by one of Cecil B. DeMille's
productions entitled THE Dice
Woman" featuring Priscilla Dean.
The companion feature is an Ameri-
can Western, starring Art Accord IN
1.-The Set Up" The short subjects
include a Pathe two-reel comedy
and Felix. the Cat strip cartoon
Coming tomorrow Reginald Denny
will be the stellar attraction in his
latest laugh producer. Rolling
Home" The companion feature will
be Red Dice, starring Rod La
Rocuue-AdV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
BURNKAM

Mrs. Estelle Cole went TO Belfast
July 20 to attend meeting Of the
Waldo county Democratic committee
and was an overnight guest of Mrs.
Ethel M. Luce.
Miss Edith Sedgeley, r. N, Of Lew
iston is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. +. o. Sedgeley.
Mrs. Mary Smedberg, who has been
passing several months in Waterville
with her daughter. Mrs. Hilma Pelkey,
has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
State Assessors on
Trip to ArOOstOOk Co.

The Board Of State Assessors will
hold conferences with local asses
sors of Aroostook county this week,
the schedule being as follows: Aug.
g. Fort Kent; Aug. 4, Van Buren,:
Aug. 5, Presque Isle; and Aug. s,
Houlton. At these meetings the
State assessors will receive informa-
ton relating to the State valuation.
Tho conferences next week will be
in Piscataquis county: Aug. IL at
Dover FoXcroft; and Aug. Il at
Milo. These meetings with local as
SCISSORS will be held by the State as
SCISSORS until the middle Of Septem-
Der. the final conferences to be held
in Kennebec county, Sept. 16 at Wat
erville, and Sept. II at the offices of
the BOARD at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-03
New Corporation.
Formed at Augusta

The certificate of Incorporation Of
the Havana & Insular Pea, Estate
Company, organized at Augusta, was
approved yesterday at the office OF
the attorney general. The purpose
OF the new corporation is to deal in
real estate; capital stock. $1,000. 600.
preferred. of the par value of s10G.
and 100000 shares common, of no
par value; nothing paid in; five COM
mon shares subscribed; officers -
president, E. M. Leavitt of Augusta;
treasurer, E. V. Hall: and clerk,
Frank L. Southland of Augusta.