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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

will be for you to determine whether
you will close the doors of these in
situations which stand as a living,
active reminder of the indomitable
faith of our forefathers, as the must
necessarily, if this amendment is
adopted. 1t is for you to determine
whether or not all state aid shall be
Withdrawn from the county and state
fairs. If you adopt this amendment
the state can no longer reimburse
the fair associations for the awards
they make for the exhibition of live
stock and products of the farm and
home.
1t is interesting to note that in his
reference to the proposed amend
ment Governor Brewster uses these
words, Prohibiting the diversion of
public funds to sectarian schools"
His references to the amendment
would lead one to believe that the
only issue raised by the amendment
is that of the diversion of public
funds to sectarian schools If it was
intentional on the part of Mr.. Brew
ster to leave in the minds of the read
ers of his statement the impression
that the proposed amendment had to
do only with the diversion of public
funds to sectarian schools, his motive
was as reprehensible as is the state
ment unloading. AS matter of fact,
SO far as | have yet been able to
leorn, but two institutions of all the
more than $50 effected by the pro-
posed amendment have anything to
do with teaching sectarianism. and
less than 25 percent of them are in
any way associated with any reli-
gious organization. To try to lead
the voters of Maine to believe that
this amendment effects only sec
tartan schools, is an attempt to de-
l1berately deceive them. Study the
list of schools actually effected by the
amendment and then study the list
of hospitals, orphanages and other
charitable institutions which have
just read to you and the list of fair
associations effected and decide for
yourself how much there is of Sec
tarianism involved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Pair Plead Guilty
Theft Choice Liquor.

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 23--(AP)-
Francis ]. Shean and Lawrence
Greenleaf. both of Lynn, changed
their pleas to guilty in superior court
today where they We're being tried
on a charge of stealing $4,000 in
choice liquors from the summer
home of Frank Wright. prominent
Lynn shoe manufacturer. The theft
occurred a few weeks ago at Hamil-
ton.
Shean was septenced to from three
to five years in the house of correc-
ton, the sentence to take effect at
the expiration of three year term
for contempt of court, imposed few
days ago when Shean attempted to
reach a puror. Greenleaf's sentence
was postponed until May because of
illness in his family.
Sidney F. Stevens also of Lynn,
who was being tried with Shean and
Greenleaf, held to his plea of not
guilty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Fire Destroys Farm
Buildings of Foster
On Church Hill Road

The farm buildings of Bert Foster,
situated on the Church Hill road
about four miles from this city were
entirely destroyed by fire about $50
o'clock Thursday forenoon. The
buildings, consisting of story and a
half, six room house, and a barn
Connected with it. apparently caught
fire about the chimney and when dis
covered the flames had attained good
Roadway.
Mrs. Burleigh Foster, wife Of Mr.
Fosters son, and her sister in law,
Hazel Foster, were alone in the
house at the time and were unable to
combat the flames. They did, how
ever save much of the household
goods and several head of stock in
the barn. The greater number of
men in the neighborhood were abb
sent at the time but those who were
present quickly rallied to help in the
salvaeiHg of the household goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Justice Bassett to
Open March Supreme
Court Here Tuesday

Inc March term of the kennebec
county supreme judicial court will
open on Tuesday, Mar. >, at 10
O'Clock at the Kennebec county
court house with Justice Norman l..
Bassett of this city presiding. On
Wednesday at 10 o'clock the natur-
AVIATION cases which are to be heard
at TINS term of court will be in order
lor nearing and on Thursday at the
same time the traverse jurors will
be called in.
Inc members of the traverse jury
ior THIS term of court are:
fred 2. Bates. HallowelI: John z.
neane' Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Lydia Ber-
~, monmouth; Mabel Z. Black, Win
enrop; Frank NJ. Brown, Oakland:
george E. Csossman. Gardiner; Hem
~ L. Gilmore, Augusta: Fred E.
rralrbrother, Chelsea; William E.
wage, Augusta; f. w. Cove, Wind
G Sor' James N. Greaney, Waterviile:
george B. Jackson, Waterville;
p"d,ies r. Jones, Waterville: George
~ McCurdy. Augusta; Arthur o.
CCuo ill' Augusta; r. D. Rand,
p puma NJ, s. Robbins, vassalboro;
1Tsslpn A. Stone. Gardiner: Walter L.
,b, ns ,ls. Waterville; c. l.. Whit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

now used on this run could be used to
advantage on the route from Bath to
the islands.
Mr.. Sanborn pointed out Tuesday
that the operation of boat of the size
OF the Virginia upon the Kennebec
River, besides running into consider
able figure in the course of a season,
actually offers somewhat of a finan-
cial hazard to the members of the
company because of the condition of
the channel at the present time. The
river as a whole has not been dredged
since 1910 and is continually filling
up SO that navigation is extremely
difficult.
He declared that the company will
arrange it's schedule so that at least
three round trips day will be made
between Bath and the islands, and
stated that for those who desired to
take voyage of this sort the trip
from Bath would be very agreeable
one. He readily admitted that the
withdrawal of the Virginia would
mean in truth a cessation for all time
of steamboat traffic to the city of Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Students Smith
School to Publish
Own Periodical

The students of the Smith Grammar
school of this city will soon arrange,
edit and publish a school paper of
their own, it has become known, and
already definite organization has
been formed to have this matter in
charge Under the direction of Miss
Helen Murphy, a member of the fac
ulty Of the school, the first issue of
this paper will probably be produced
some time in April.
The editorial staff of the paper COM
sists Of the following students: Edi-
tor.ln-chef, Charles Kinsman: assist
ant editor Charles Brown: business
manager, James Allison: assistant
business manager, John Macdonald;
alumni editor, Hazel Wade; jokes, Bill
ly Miller; athletic manager, Owen Cur
rier. The members of the staff were
elected at meeting which was held
Tuesday afternoon at the school build
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

The passing of the steamer Virginia
from. the Kennebec River route upon
which 1t has been plying for the past
Few summers, which is practically GER
tain, according to Statement made
tuesday by Walter NJ. Sanborn, treas
urer and manager of the Augusta
Gardner & Bath Steamboat Company.
marks the end of all steamboat con-
neotions between Augusta and Booth
bay and the islands. For many wears
the company has maintained the
steamer Islander or the Virginia upon
this route. making a round trip a day
to Boothbay Harbor during the sum-
mer, with stops at Ocean Point and
various Kennebec River towns along
the way.
Due in large part to the inroads
MADE upon it's summer travel by the
automobiles and to the small amount
of freight which has been handled in
the past few Years through the me-
dunn of the steamers, 1t has been de-
cided that the Kennebec River route
could not be run without a financial
loss to the company, whereas the boat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Regular Meeting
Kiwanis Club to
Be Held Thursday

The committee on Laws and Regu-
lations will have charge of the regu-
lar meeting of the Kiwanis club, to
be held at the Community club
ThurSdady noon. Chairman Ernest
l.. Mclean of the committee has Sc
cured Hon. Warren c. Philbrook,
justice Of the supreme judicial court
of Maine, as the speaker for the
meeting. Judge Philbrook is pleas
ing speaker and this will offer a rare
opportunity to all members of the
club to hear him deliver one of his
delightful speeches.
The meeting for the first week in
March will be in charge of an "On
to Montreal committee and this
committee will give all the details of
the plans for the trip to the Montreal
Convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Beer Case Continued
Until This Morning
At Municipal Court

Alec Gagnon Of Royal Park was
called into the Augusta municipal
court Tuesday as the result of the
seizure on Friday last of key con-
tanning eight gallons of home brewed
beer. Deputy Sheriffs William Cole,
Harry Pinkham, William Austin and
Henry Parmenter made the seizure.
Mr.. Gagnon was not called into court
at that time, but when the beer had
been analysed, he was summoned.
Burleigh Martin. attorney for Mr..
Gagnon, to appear in his defense or,
Tuesday the case was continued I'M
til this morning by Judge Cony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
NO WEAKENING
CONTINUED from PAGE One)

Mcdowell, president, and DR.. Clar-
ence True Wilson, secretary of the
board Of temperance, prohibition, and
public morals of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church; Bishop w. M. Bell, of
the United Brethren Church, and DIR.
Thomas II. Lewis, president of the
General Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church.
THE present confusion" it said,
seems to be due in large part to the
publication in September, 1925. of a
report generally represented as pro-
ceeding from the Federal Council of
Churches. This report, prepared by
DIR. +. Ernest johnson, was put into
pint without submission to the ad-
ministrative committee of the Federal
Council for review or suggestion and
without general consultation with
church temerance boards or agencies.
1t does not represent the churches
nor the Federal Council. On the
contrary, 1t was an objectionable
misrepresentation, an ineXcusable be-
trayal of many church bodies which
cooperate with the Federal Council
of Churches. We repudiate it as un-
scientific in its methods. unwarranted
and misleading in it's conclusions, a
pfouuct OF proVlnclallSm, striking
example of the domination of local
surroundings and special conditions.
The exceedingly meager original re-
search employed in preparing it was
confined almost solely to the New
York sector of the country and re-
vealed nothing as to general condi-
tons in this country of $4,000, 900
people.
There is no apparent change in
the sentiment of the people as a
whole toward this law. Wherever the
issue has been squarely drawn since
national prohibition has been adopt
ed, outside of the territory surround
ing New York City, the people have
REGISTERED their approval of the law.
we appeal to the people not to be
deceived by the plea for so-called
modification Modification means
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Leaves $40 to One
Sister, Rest $4,000
Estate to Another

After payment of a bequest of sic
:, his sister, Augusta Covey Of Fox
So,o Mass, all the remainder of the
ss,ate of Frank Howe Of Randolph
Z isft to his sister, Nina NJ. Preston
~ randolph, according to the will
raceptlv filed in the Office Of the
Kennebet county probate court. The
estimated worth of the estate is
nesrly $4,000, the estimate giving a
tota, value to the personal estate of
about $4,000 and to the real estate
nj $1,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
MAJOR THAYER MAKES STRONG
PLEA FOR DEFEAT MAKER BILL

Declares u. of M. To Be A Pri-
vate College, Sees No
Reason That 1t Should Be
Exempted From Provisions
of the Bill if Other Colleges
Are Affected - Means That
Small Town Not Having Own
High School May Not Pay
Tuition of Its Students in
High School of Another
Town - Also Means Loss
State Stipend To All Agricul-
tural Fairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

There was little water available with
which to fight the fire.
The Augusta fire department was
notified of the fire and Strong eff
fort was made by the local firemen
to respond to. the call. The chemical
truck which started for the fire
could not make 1t, however because
o. the deep snow and 1t became me-
cessary for one Of the big caterpillar
tractors owned by the state to go to
the rescue of the fire truck which
then returned to the fire station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Thoughtfulness of
Friend Pleases
The Local Firemen

The members Of the regular crew
at the Hartford fire station were
much pleased Tuesday noon upon
their return from a hard, cold ride
into the country in an effort to reach
the fire at the home of Bert Foster
on the Church Hill road to find wait
iag for them some steaming hot cof-
fee and delicious sandwiches. the
thoughtful gift of DR.. C. L. Wake
field, whose home is near the fire
station. The boys had had a hard
job, fighting their way through the
deep snow and the tempting lunch
proved very enjoyable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

nothing less than destruction of the
prohibition law. 1t means the return
of the liquor traffic. which was 80
per cent beer traffic. 1t means the
return of the saloons, 81 per cent of
which were under brewery control,
or the establishment of worse dis
tributing agency. Wine and beer are
and have been intoxicating since the
dawn of history"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

uorreIl commandery. U. o. G. c.,
~, sold the annual installation on
mrsaaarssday evening in this city with
,m,.,iouell and Gardiner commander
e ss quests. Supper will be served
10 .ss members from $50 to 7.S0 o.
!. s9oc IL Music will be furnished by
sriths orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

80, Erand's Night will be observ-
f The regular meeting Of r. B.
20 ~ Rebekah lodge, which will be
csp .bis evening at 1. Q. o. F. hall.
nsla n r noble grands will all the
I w. ana all members and visiting
ccapssnaSshs are cordially invited to at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Funeral of Samuel Robinson

The funeral services for Samuel
Robinson were held from the Plum
mer Funeral Parlors at 1890 o'clock
McWhorter officiating. Two selec-
tions were sung by Miss Louise
Mason. The remains were placed In
the tomb at Mt. Pleasant cemetery
to await burial in the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
NEWS BRIEFS

New York. Feb. % - (AP) - To
finance the construction of addition
al manufacturing facilities the Beth
lehem steel Corporation today an
nounced that arrangements had been
completed with it's bankers for $685.
100000 new financing through the
sale of percent cumulative pre-
ferred stock. Common stockholders
will be given preference in subscribe
ing for the new shares, whcih will be
priced at par plus accrued dividends.
The Guaranty Company will head the
offering syndicate.
Decatur, Ca, Feb. 23-(AP)-Rela
tives of Mrs. Virginia Hollingsworth
Dupre, former Agnes Scott, college
student today were seeking annul-
ment of her marriage to Noel 'Dupre,
%, who came here, Feb. with let
tiers indicating that he was a French
man commissioned by his govern
ment to paint portraits of typical
American girls and eloped two days
later with Miss Hollingsworth.
Paris, Feb. 23-(AP)-The senate
will be in discussion of the financial
restoration measures tomorrow with
the intention of concluding Friday,
SO that the chamber of deputies may
have the bills in hand Saturday. The
senators, though not inclined to put
in overtime, have agreed to sit morn
ing and evening until the bills are
passed. The impression Is growing
that the chamber will accept the SEN
ate'S amendments. so that the plan
for financial restoration may go into
effect by the end of the month or
soon after.<
Paris, Feb. 23-(AP)-Monsign
Reynaud, one of the most noted
Catholic missionaries in China,
where he labored AZ years, died here
today. He was ~ years of age and
was consecrated bishop AZ years ago.
He was dean of missionary bishops
in China.
Concord, n. H., Feb. 23.-(AP)-
April Fl has been tentatively select
ed as the date of conservation as
bishop of New Hampshire, Rev. John
T. Dallas, vicar of the Cathedral
Church Of st. Paul. Boston. it was
announced here today when it became
known that majority of the stand
ing committees of the several
church dioceses had approved the
election. The presiding bishop has
been notified of the approval of the
laity and is now polling the bishops.
When a majority of the bishops shall
have approved the election the date
will be definitely fixed by the presid-
ing bishop and DIR. Dallas.
London, Feb. %. - (AP)-The
American ambassador. Alanson B.
Houghton. his embassy staff. and
military and naval attaches. were
among the brilliantly uniformed dip
lomats and officials who paid their
respects to the king at the first levee
of the season, held today in ST.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

one" officials report, and once
wealthy man or woman falls into
their hands, they fleece him with
neatness and dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

Wilmot C. Lippincott Of New York
City visited in the city over Sunday
as the guest of his mother, Mrs.
James E. Lippincett of IL Columbia
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

~, N. vigue of the S. S. Levia-
Johr rho has been passing a week
THAI ,,,,sta, visiting with his father
in A mt left Monday afternoon for
ana Work city to rejoin his ship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

Senator Cummins, Republican, Iowa,
attacked Democratic proposal to en-
pIoy special counsel to prosecute the
Aluminium Company of America.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

James palace. The king drove in
state from Buckingham Palace. at
tended by his master of forse and
various others of the royal suite. He
was received by the Lord Chamber
lain and other officers of State. who
conducted him to the throne room,
where the levee was held.
Concord, N. H., Feb. 23-(AP)-
Seventy motor vehicle accidents in
GLIDING four fatal accidents have
been officially reported to Motor Ve-'
hicle Commissioner John F. Griffin so
far this year 1t was announced to-
day. Forty-six of the accidents. and
three of the fatal accidents, were re-
ported in January.
Concord, n. H., Feb. 23.-(AP)-
Lester Newell, known also as Lester
Sidlinger of Bow, was placed under
arrest by Sheriff George A. Wooster
today after the latter had driven his
automobile onto the Boston & Maine
Railroad tracks at Bow and pursued
him man for half mile over the iron.
Newell was sought after it became
known that several cottages along the
river had been entered in the night.
He is not directly accused of the
break. it was said at the local police
station, but is held for questioning.
When Newell was first seen this morn
ing by the sheriff the latter approach
ed to question him. Newell ran and
took to the tracks.
Denver. Col. Feb. 23.-(AP)--Mary
Louise Spas. whose adoption by Ed
ward w. Browning, wealthy New York
real estate man. was annulled. today
denied amid tears that she was I'm
formally engaged to Herbert w. Sin
gleton, magazine solicitor. or Roches-
ter, N. Y. Mary was found working
in the mailing room of a department
store. Singleton announced the Gin
formal" engagement yesterday and
then denied their friendship had yet
reached that stage.
Boston. Feb. 23.-(AP)-Police
Serge. Edward w. Isbester, one of II
persons on trial with Mayor Lawrence
F. Quigley of Chelsea on charges of
conspiracy to violate the prohibitory
law, admitted in federal court today
that he visited last night the home Of
two government witnesses He denied,
however, that he made remarks at that
time regarding police protection ac-
corded the witnesses in liquor deal
ings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

1t was announced President Coolidge
felt the present Congress had estab-
lished record for expeditions legisla-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

Miss Myrtle Rideout of Waterville
was the recent guest of Miss Ruth
Pierpont, leaving on the afternoon
train Tuesday for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

rast side Association will
Tas ! the Alderman's room at the
n,ee' huilding this afternoon at 2
,,Iock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

Counsel for Albert B. Fall. Edward
L. Doheny and Harry F. Sinclair ned
special appeals in the oil reserve in
dictments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

attention of the National Education
Associations department of superin-
tendence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
The Day in Washington

The House adopted the conference
report on the tax reduction bill.
Bert E. Haney, Democrat, Oregon,
resigned from the shipping board.
The annual agriculture department
appropriation bill was reported to the
House.
The president definitely decided to
attend the Philadelphia sesquicenten-
NAL.
Investigation Of the Association
Against the Prohibition Amendment
was sought in the House.
The Cathcart case stumped subordi-
nate officials at the labor department
during absence of higher-ups.
Scores of group meetings held the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS
u,rATRE ATTRACTIONS

House-Last times today
ops.,n,shing American" Children's
Of sss at 1 P. NJ. Admission Toe.
ms'insr matinee 2.15. Evening us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

,.,;.t Theatre-"Exchange of
CoV", seasons sensation: Strong
/ wives - North STAR" Pathe Re
hear. News Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

The House adopted the conference
| report on the tax reduction bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

Bert E. Haney, Democrat, Oregon,
resigned from the shipping board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

Scores of group meetings held the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
By J. p. Medburv

Mutter-Don't be silly, they didn't
wear collars in those days.
Mumble-He could shoot man
with his eyes closed.
Mutter-That's nothing, / could
shoot a man, too, il ] had his eyes
closed.
Mumble-As L said before, he was
also a crackerjack in the water, and
as a swimmer he had no peer.
Mutter-He what?
Numble-He had no peer.
Mutter-Then what did he dive Off
Of?
Mumble-When he was only ~
years old he swan in the Harlem
river for three whole days.
Mutter-I always wondered what
made it so muddy.
Mumble-Did you ever hear Of the
Boston Tea Party?
Mutter-Certainly.
Mumble-Well, my great-great-
grandfather boiled the water for it.
Mutter-What finally became Of
him?
Mumble-He died Of insomnia.