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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
RPM Club NoteA

The cottage of the Business and
Professional Women's Club a Lake
Sebasticook was the scene Of de-
lightful gathering at the regular
meeting of the club last Wednesday.
The 6 o'clock supper was followed
by brief business meeting, at which
the president made the pleasing an
nouncement that the club roms are
to be newly decorated before We &C.
cupy them this fall. The rest of
the evening was devoted to whist and
general sociability. The presence of
Miss Towle from the Augusta club
and several gentlemen as invited
guests. added much to the pleasure
of the occasion.
The next meeting Of the club will
be on Wednesday, September Is. II
the weather is pleasant this meeting
will be at the cottage, otherwise at
the club rooms in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
CoEan-CaseY

A wedding of interest to Pittsheld
friends was solemnized in Stoneham.
Mass. Sunday. The groom, Joseph
William Cogan, coach at NJ. c. l., and
the bride. Miss Mary Jane Casey.
After short wedding trip they will
reside at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
+. II. Berry on Easy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

turned from Europe where she has
been passing the summer.
The H. w. Inman Farm Agency has
sold for Herbert Bickford his farm
located at Browns Corner, to Frank
Gray Of Plymouth.
e. A. Coffin Of Brunswick who has
been visiting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Timothy Jacobs for the past
week, has returned home,
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EnjoyahIe Birthday Partv

A pleasant surprise party was en-
joyed by Ivan L. Brooks on the occa-
sion of his birthday on September s,
when Mr.. Brooks and family arrived
at Linger Longer. they were greeted
by family party in honor Of the
day. After hearty greetings had been
exchanged a pleasant social time was
enjoyed. A fine array OF cards and
presents added to the interest Of the
occasion. Among the guests were Miss
Nancy Lee Brooks and her young
guest, who was one day older than
her hostess: these little misses added
much to the entertainment of the
company. A delicious picnic dinner
was served, after which a pleasant
chat with a few backward glances
and some merry references to the
past, brought the pleasant day to an
end. 1t was an enjoyable~occasion and
the company would gladly have lin
gered longer but the shades of eve
ming were beginning to fall. 1t proved
happy meeting and q pleasant
parting.
Mr. and Mrs William Surman Of
Pittsfeld. Mass, are passing their va
cation with relatives in town.
Walter 7. Haseltine and daughter
Margaret of Lowell. Mass, were
guests oyer the weekend at the home
of Mr.. Hazeltine's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Hazeltine.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. n. Thurlow and
family enjoyed an outing at Jones'
port Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oral Wall passed the
weekend in Portland.
~ Yah II -, rIa Il
and daughter Peggie and Miss Winni-
fred Haskall of Ashland arrived in
town Sunday and are guests of Mrs.
Alga Gould.
Mrs. Simeon Provencher and daugh-
ter Florence Provencher. went to Bos-
ton Saturday, where Miss Florence
has a position in F'ilene's department
store.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Richardson
who have been visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Smiley and Mr. and Mrs.
]. T. Annis, returned to their home in
Lowell, Mass, Tuesday.
A delightful whist party was given
at the home of Mrs. Richard Berry on
Easy street Saturday evening in
honor of Miss Hazel Williams, for
merly of Hartland, now a nurse in
Boston, and Miss Marion Estes of
Chicago. The following guests were
present: Mrs. l.. G. Milliken. Mrs.
L. w. Haines, Mrs. r. A. Anderson,
Mrs. V. A. Smiley. Mrs. S. NJ. Cook.
Mrs. +. C. Carroll, Mrs. Joseph Buker.
Mrs. Walter Roberts. Mrs. c. c. Mer-
rill and the hostess, Mrs. Agnes Berry,
who served delicious refreshments.
Bridge was played until a late hour.
Miss Ethel Sanford of Attleboro,
Mass, and Miss Ruth Sanford of
somervllle, Mass, who have been
passing the summer at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Sanford on Hart
land avenue, returned to their homes
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilder Humphrey and
family were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dana McGregor at their cottage at
Belgrade Lakes over the holiday.
Daniel Getchell, Francis Smiley and
r. Brown went to Pressure Isle Tues
day, where they will be guests of
friends and attend the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

a.. Eva Poland and son Willard
W. 10 their home in the city
ss.dnesday after an extended auto trip
gun. su", weeks in company with Mr.. and
'" CHARLES Philbrick. who were re-
ts "a 10 their home in Washington,
lir,"s They visited several places in
,chusetts and New York, stopping
|. yiocara Falls and attending the
...,astion being held in Toronto, Cam
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cher, and Harry Craig. The trus-
tees organized by electing the fol.
lowing officers: President, Chester
Greenwood; clerk and treasurer, A.
NJ, Greenwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Funeral Of Wesley Rolfe

The funeral service for the late
Wesley Rolfe whose death occurred
Monday morning. was held from his
late home Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock, Rev. Walter Quarrington,
pastor Of the Baptist church officjat-
ing. The funeral was largely attend
ed by neighbors and friend sof the
deceased. Vocal selections were rem
dered by Mr.. an Mrs. Frank Brown.
The bearers were Harry Rolfe. Ches-
ter Rolfe, Clifton Jewell and Charles
Ames. Interment was made in the
Pittsneld village cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

-, Mrs. Verne Sands Of Chapel
VI NV nave accepted position at Oak
l'oe md will enter upon their du-
~ !. ,sxt Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

- Mrs. Wellington Bond OF
ln.,.,,ehusetts and Mr.. and Mrs. z:
ssns.,s are at their cottage at
ilp.ssrontee Lake over the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Announce Rules
Farnington Fair

1t has just been announced that
the baby show at the Franklin Coun-
ty fair this year will not be a baby
show of the usual order, but a health
show, that is, beauty will not count
as formerly, but each baby will be
given thorough examination with
regard to health and physical and
mental development, and the awards
will be made to the babies scoring
the most points on this basis. Judg-
ing will be under the direction of
Miss l. C. Johansen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

MALTA Moore of 81 Weston
MIS- rnn has been the guest of her
lsi',s Mrs. L. H Moulton' in
issn... Mass, for two weeks, re-
EVA home Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Caroline Fenno Chase
Teacher of Piano and Guitar

Lsschetizky method used with piano
pupils. Residence and studio IS East
Crescent st. Telephone connection.
Lessons begin September 2.
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Celebrates 18th Birthday

Mrs Della Twitchell recently cele-
brated her 18th birthday at the home
of her son, Charles A. Twitchell, on
North Main street. Many of her old
time friends and neighbors were pre-
sent to congratulate her on her arri-
val at the three quarter century
mark and the occaeion was made i'm
teresting to all by her "reminiscences
of by-gone days, vocal and instru-
mental music and games, after which
delightful refreshments were served
consisting of ice cream, fancy cakes,
fruits, confections and two birthday
cakes with IS candles. Mrs. Twit-
chell was presented with many beau
tiful and useful gifts and at a late
hour the guests departed after wish
ing her many returns of the happy
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Dudley 5. Whitney, one Of Cam
bridges prominent business men, was
in town Thursday afternoon on his
way to Manchester. \. H, for a visit
with his daughter.
Charles Cohen, of Boston. Is a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Frost at
their home on Chalmers street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

-. .ra Mrs. W. NJ. Stilphen, Mr..
W. vrs Fred Ellsworth and two
sa y of bingham: Mass, were
quests Of Mrs. Della Moore of
/. weston street. -.1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

c,,ire Kane has recently re-
s. snnm Boston. where she has
60 ~. interest Of the Genest Hat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Mrs. J. A. Jones of Springfield,
Mass, Is visiting friends and rela-
tives in Augusta for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Litehfield Grange
At the regular meeting Of Itch
field Grange. No. 127, held on Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. John n. Mcfarland
and daughter Peggie and Miss Winni-
fred Haskall Of Ashland arrived in
town Sunday and are guests Of Mrs.
Alga Gould.
Evening star., 1926-05-29
WHEAT PRICES TAKE
AN UPWARD swing
Stocks on Hand for Less Than
Usual and Crop Reports Are
Not as Favorable Today.
BY the Associated Prese.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. May 29.-With stocks
Of wheat on hand here far less than
usual at this time Of year and with
crop reports distinctly less favor
able than recent glowing advices.
wheat values took an early swing
upward today. Buying on the part
OF houses with Eastern connections
was an outstanding feature, and aft
err opening Il cent off to IN cent
advance. wheat underwent a minor
dip and then scored a general up
turn. Corn. oats and provisions were
easy. corn starting 4 cent lower to
y cent higher and later sagginx all
around. =.
In anticipation Of a red.letter day.
every inch Of standing room In the
wheat pit was crowded when trading
began. Expectance Of a lively time
ahead was partly fulfilled ny an i'm
mediate upward jump Of IN cents in
MAY quotations. the FIRST preliminary
to final settlement Of May accounts he.
fore the day was ended.
As soon. however, sas early buyers
wants had been met the wheat market
for the time being encountered some
thing Of q. 1ull.- and prices oscillated
within a. moderate range of about 2
cents. initial deliveries on Nav con.
tracts meanwhile were Of limited vol
ume for the last day of the trading
month, less than 400, 900 bushels.
Urgent notices from commission
houses. too. were out appealing for a
general closing up Of all open accounts
in May wheat at least 80 minutes he.
fore the usual finish.
Evening star., 1926-05-29
COTTON is QUIET
IN WEEKS TRADING
New Orleans Exchange, Open
Today, Steady-Crop
Condition Better.
Rr the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS. May 2a.-Cotton
futures opened steady today. July.
17.75 hid: October. 17.f9; December,
l7.e0: January. 1920 bid da20:
March, 1924 bid na20. q
NEW YORK, May % Rl,-The cot
ton market has remained very quiet
during the past week. Evidently trad
ers have found nothing in the gen
eral news to create fresh sentiment,
and the bulk of the weeks business
has been attributed to evening up of
accounts in preparation for the Me-
mortal day adjournment, SO fer as the
local market was concerned. This In.
cluded some undoing of old straddles
or transferring of accounts from July
to later deliveries, but on the whole
there was very little trading feature,
and prices held within a comparative
ly narrow range. Up to the close Of
business today six, Of the private end
May crop reports had been issued, the
condition figures ranging from $50
up to 72.o compared with last years
official end May condition Of 76.6 and
a 1O-year average of 7l.6.
Evening star., 1926-05-29
By ROGER w. BABSON.

BABSON PARK. Mass. May %
At the moment everything is in favor
of the buyers Of coal. The strike
was a complete failure. both sides
losing, and there Is no fear Of a coal
strike for at least two years. Hence
there is nothing to worry about con
cerning abnormal labor conditions
which has been the great uncertain
factor IN connection with coal prices
This means that prices will be regu
lated this year purely by the old Law
Of supply and demand
There need be no fear Of a coal
shortage-the supply Of both bitumin
Gus and anthracite is ample for all
possible needs. Although now falling
off. the production of bituminous coal
for the first four months Of 1925 was
$4,000. 600 tons in excess of the same
period last year. Anthracite produc
tion. however. is not yet back 10
normal and 1926 production so far is
about 80 per cent below the average
normal. Conditions are fast beccm
ing adjusted. however. to the new
situation and there will be plenty OF
anthracite coal for every one this
coming Winter. The price may not
decline at once-until the prese mt
shortage Of anthracite is made up: but
ultimately lower prices for anthra'
cite are Inevitable.
when discussing the subject 81
demand we find everything likewise
in favor Of the consumer of coal
Industrial activity Is falling OFT:
stocks Of coal are large In view OF
preparations made for larger
strike: while the general feeling that
prices will he lower tends to retard
buying. Therefore. all indications
are that the demand for bituminous
coal will be less during the camine
IL months than during the past IL
months. With a constant supply and
less growth in demand. I don't see
and lower prices for coal are more
likely.
Coal Substitutes Increasing.
The anthracite producers will
strike because many people will
never again return to the full use
Of anthracite coal. Some have sub
stituted OIL others are using elec-
tricity. while many are using bitum-
inous coal or small pea" anthracite.
Probably the most interesting de-
velopment Is in connection with the
increased use of gas, both for cook
ing and heating. Gas at present
varies go in price in different sec
tons cf the country II Is impossible
TO tntelligently comment on 1t.
Statistics clearly Indicate however
that gas is to be much more gen
erally used In years to come. both
for heating and industrial purposes
Surely, IL a new city could be con-
structed today efficient planning
would prohibit independent coal bins
in each house or factory. The de-
livery of coal through the streets
would become as obsolete as inde-
pendent drinking wells. All homes
and factories would he compelled In
use gas or electricity exclusively
Evening star., 1926-05-29
Second Trust Notes Purchased

FUNDS immedlately available foI secnnd
trust notes on D. G. and nearby Maryland
property. See Mr.. Read Local Agent. at
William z. Hartung b Company
1t09 16fk street NV. Main 312
Evening star., 1926-05-29
BURNING OF COKE TO INCREASE =
GREATLY, SAYS ROGER BABSON
Buyers of Fuel Now Have All the Advantage and the
Law of Supply and Demand Will Regulate
= Coal Prices.

OF course. such an IDEAL situation
may be generations coming about
but we shall constantly approach II
The sole consumers Of coal in wears
to come will be the public utility
companies. The typical coal dealer
will be a thing of the past.
This means that the use. OF coke
will constantly increase. First. be
cause the more gas used the more
coke produced, and secondly. because
coke has certain attractive features
which are not yet fully realized. For
instance. there Is no smoke and very
little dirt to coke. There are more
heat units per ton in coke than IN
coal although ton of coke bulks
more and requires more storage space.
Az analysis of bitumlnous coal shows
from per cent to per cent ash. bb
per centric so per cent carbon, 80 per
cent volatile gas, 3 per cent water and
about 8 per cent sulphur. Now, when
gas Is made. this 80 per cent Of VIOLA.
tile matter is released and both the
water and sulphur are decreased. This
gives coke an analysis Of about 10 per
cent ash, 81 per cent carbon and l
per cent each of water and sulphur.
AS we get our heat from the carbon.
It is evident that coke Is very worth
while especially when mixed with
coal.
Househoiders Have Much to Learn.
Public utility companies and rail.
roads are spending hundreds Of thou
sands Of dollars each year anaiyzins
their coal and studying the most ef-
flcient ways to Are their boilers. Yet
you and take any coal thatis de-
livered to us and fire our boiler any
way 50 long as 1t will burn. Az a
result, many Of us get poor coal and
waste a very large proportion Of what
we do get: This means that we
should be careful to buy our coal Of
an honest dealer. The cheapest coal
is often the most expensive. The Ma.
tion-however-is fast approaching a
time when the pennies must again be
counted. We cannot much longer live
like riotous understanding and
wasting-as we have the past 10
years. Before long the public schools,
churches and womens clubs will be
Systematically teaching people how to
live economically as we'll as happily.
When this time comes. the buying
and use Of fuel will be one of the
first things taught. 49,
AS signs that such a readjustme nj
OF living expenses II inevitable. we
see that retail sales are beginning to
curtail. failures among mercha nts
are more frequent and commodity
prices are slowly but surely declining
AS no one likes to buy on a declining
market. this situation will ultimately
be felt by wholesalers and manufac
turers. The stock market Is discount
ing the condition at the present time
and this is why the Babsonchart has
declined from Is per cent above nor.
NAL In January to per cent above
normal today. On the other hand, s
per cent above normal is nothing Il
be sad about 1t is exceptionally
good. only every one should be careful
to make the best Of these conditions
while the going is good" and do moth
ing to weaken the present situation.
tCcpyright. 1e2A,1
Evening star., 1926-05-29
SEEK TO EXTEND LINE,
Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay, Co
Files Applica ton. .....-..

Special Dispatch 70 The Star
BALTIMORE. May 29.-E:xtension
of electric lighting and power lines of
the Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay
Power Co. to Savage. Prince GEORGES
County. is requested in an applicati
filed with the public service commits.
sion.
Further extension Of the compa ny's
lines for distance nf about eight
miles from Laurel to Spencerville was
asked by residents Of the latter com.
munity. About so residents of the
community of Spenceryille desire the
extension, 1t was said.
The commission has begun an in.
vestigation OF the need Of the pro.
posed extension. and is expected to
reach a decision within a few weeks.
Evening star., 1926-05-29
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK. May "a Le).-Foreign
exchanges steady. Quotations dn
cents): Great Britain, demand, 1864:
cables. 1864: 60-day bills on banks,
49, 3-16. France, demand, 3.21; cables
3.22. Italy, demand, 3.7sh; cables.
3.7a.
Demand-Belgiup. s.O9: Germany,
23.se; Holland. 40.1s: Norway, 21.7s:
Sweden, 26.7s1s: Denmark, 2s.ao;
Switzerland. 1895: Spain. 15.13h;
Greece, 1871: Poland, 1000: Czecho.
slovakia; 2.96: Jugosiavia. 1.761a; Aus.
tria. 14.125; Rumania. 40: Argentina,
40.125: Brazil. 1910; Toxic. 47.12s;
Shanghai, 1900; Montreal. 10e.125.
Evening star., 1926-05-29

year.. Surplus after charges before
deducting adjustment bond interest
was $2s5, ,435, against $21s,244 q year
ago. Il
Robert Garrett & Sons are Offering
an issue Of $510.00o Real Estate Mort. :.
gage e Guaranty Corporation ct
Washington guaranteed first mortgage
s per cent collateral gold bonds. dated
May 1, 1926, and priced at 100 and in-
tarest, ,,delding6 per cent. as:-.t
Evening star., 1926-05-29
DU POINT AMMONIA FIRM.

WILMINGTON. DEL, May. 90 fP).--
The du Pont National Ammonia Co.,
capitalized at 100000, was organ.
lied here yesterday as a holding cor
poration for the interests Of e. I. du
Port de Nemours & Co. and the
National Ammonia Co., Inc. The
major part Of the du Pont de Ne
mours Company's holdings in the La
zote Co.. Inc. has, been transferred to
the new corporation. Of which Jasper
E.. Crane Is president.
Evening star., 1926-05-29
POTATO MARKET WEAK.

CHICAGO, May % OP.-Potatoe
Receipts new stock. "a: old. IS cars;
total United States shipments. new.
473: old. 269: on track. 192; market
weak, trading slow. account approach.
ing holiday: Wisconsin sacked round
whites, 250a2.15 for hest: Minnesota
sacked round whites. 2.25a2.50: Idaho
sacked russets. 3.25a3.50: new stock
very weak; Alabama, Texas and Louis
lana sacked Bliss trfumphs No. !, ais
a4.O0; very few at 400.
Evening star., 1926-05-29
LAYMAN DEPOSED.
President of Wagner Electric Corp
Is ousted by Directorate.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. May % R).-Waldo
A. Layman. president Of the Wagner
Electric Corpora ton and chairman of
it's board Of directors. vas d..posed
from this office by 7.to.s vote of the
became known yesterday
Layman. in a statement. declared that
he had made no plans for the i'm
mediate future. hut declined to discuss
the case
In August. 1921. New York banks
made fight for Layntan'S removal
which met with determined opposition
by the companys directorate. Jay
mans salary then was reported to
have been cut from s25,ooo to S12,50O
per year.
Evening star., 1926-05-29
BUYS OIL LANDS.

DALLAS. Tex. May 20 U).-The
Magnolia Petroleum Co. yesterday
confirmed its purchase Of the Lulins
Tex. field properties Of the United
North and South Oil Co.. announcing
the consideration as '312 100, ,oo0, sub
jec44xtc approval of the latter CON
cern, q stockholders.
Evening star., 1926-05-29
BONDS
Three Nav DIrectors Elected.

Throe New directors Excited.
Robert v. Fleming, Roger j. Whit
ord and Clyde B. Asher have been
Elected directors OF the Columbia
;rsnite 4 Dredging Corporation to
fI vacancies created by the resigna-
ions of F. M. Beall. Harry v. Haynes
nd r. NJ. Bradley. The directors
Elected Clyde r. Asher president. He
eucceeds Charles J. Bell. who has
been acting president since the death
bf Joseph Bradley. Mr.. Bell, however.
etains membership on the board
Dthers members not already mentioned
include q. A. Bonnet. u. l.. Reeves
Ind G.. ". Smith. The changes In the
directorate are largely due to the sale
by the Bradley estate and others Of
b large portion of the corporations s
Stcck.
W., 3. 4 A. Bonds Are Strong.
Reports from Baltimore indicate
that Washington. Baltimore and An
nSpolis railroad bonds have recently
been stronger than usual. although
i he turnover has been only moderate.
The main interest of the public in
This issue Is what may he in store for
he bonds. which are a first mortgage
'on the electric railway property. ex-
Elusive Of the Annapoli and Chesa.
|peake Bay Power Co. AS the ma.
|iority. of the electric roads common
stock and much Of the preferred Is
now understood to he controlled by
he Aldred interests. these bonds are
the company's principal security still
in the hands Of the investing public.
Both the common and preferred stock
of the company is listed on the Wash
ington exchange, but most of the
TRADING is done in Baltimore.
Other Financial Notes,
John r. FletchalI of the Potomac
Savings Bank was elected one of the
governors OF the local Institute of
Banking at meeting recently. When
the other members @ere elected there
was u tie vote, which made another
special election necessary. -
Total electric output Of the North
American Co.'S system, Tor the. week
bnded May 20 passed 10000, ,0on kilo-
watt hours for the fourth time this
psar. Exact figure was 80. .3sS. .704
Silowatt hours. an increase OF: 1859
per cent over the corresponding week
kf 1925 for the same companies. This
vas the second l1rsest weekly output
bf the system this year.
Net operating income cf the Sea-
board Air Lane for April rose to
rs3s,773 from ts2s,17z IN April last
Evening star., 1926-05-29
Your Banker. Knexs.

=. when Ia doubt about q security
.rcflsul. your: banker. It II equally a.
much his interest as your to protect
your SAYINGS You trust him with
your. deposits--why not trust him
with your invsstmeft. problems7