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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
TELLS OF COMPACT
IN DRIFTING BOAT
ONE TO EAT THE OTHER

Los Angeles, Dec. 2S.-(P)-Elis
Kelly, SO year old fisherman, gaunt
and enfeebled, was exonerated today
by coroner's jury Of responsibility
for the death of his companion.
James S. Mckinley, IS, strips OF
whose flesh Kelly ate to sustain life
after the two had drifted more than
eight days in II foot boat and the
younger man had died of thirst and
exposure.
Kelly, himself near death. was
picked up on Santa Catalina Island,
where his boat drifted tnree days
after McKinley's death, and taken to
a hospital. His clothing hung loosely
on his big frame, for he had shrunk
from 210 to 120 pounds since he and
Mckinley set out on their fishing
trip on December s.
When they had reached a point
16 miles from shore, the engine went
dead and they were never able to
start it again. The storm which de-
veloped several waterspouts broke
over them before they were able to
hoist sail and huge combers deluged
the small craft.
Mckinley was clumsy mana
big fellow; and he couldn't handle
himself very WELL" Kelly said in ex-
planning how his partner had fallen
in the boat and broken one OF the
gallon water Jars
Il knew our life depended on the
little water we had in those jars" he
continued, but / couldn't convince
Mckinley of that. He drank on the
first day out all but one pint of the
water we carried" Mckinley insist
ed upon drinking salt water Kelly
said
"On the third day the old man
went stark mad. / had to fight him
not to hurt him or anything, but
Just hold his hands-try to keep him
from hurting me. Twice he was
washed overheard, but l reached
him and pulled him in.
After that l guarded the little
pint of water which have saved. I'd
stick my finger down into it and rub
1t across my lips. The other man was
pretty bad then. l put him in the
cabin and lay down on some sacks.
After four days of storm we were
out of sight of land. Mckinley got
the idea that I was going to rob him
and l had to fight him off some
more. He got better after that and
helped me with the sails"
On the fourth day they made their
compact that the one who died first
should give his flesh to the survivor
for food. Kelly said the two stood in
the little cabin and shook hands
solemnly in agreement.
L lost the next five days" Kelly
continued. ut seemed to me later
that we had been out II or Is days
in all. Mckinley died on the morn
ing of the eighth day, l think. had
put him in the cabin and laid down
beside him. couldn't throw him
overheard because he was my friend"
Yes" Kelly said in answer to
question, Il carried out our agree
ment."
Kelly could not continue his mar
rative after reaching the point at
which he sighted the rocks of Santa
Catalina Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Presidents New
Year Greeting to
Youth of America

New York, Dec. 2S-(P)-Happines
and helpfulness are two keynotes of
New Year greetings sent by Presi-
dent Coolidge to the 1,225,000 Tmeri-
can youths who are members of the
Boy Scouth of America and the All
Clubs of Bows and Girls. The New
Years message which was sent
through James E. West, chief scout
executive, Boy Scouts of America,
was made public at the national Of
fees of the Boy Scouts n this city.
President Coolidge is honorary presi-
dent of the Boy Scouts of America.
There are 625. 600 boys affiliated
with the Boy Scout organization. The
All club organizations of rural boys
and girls has numbers almost as
great. 1t work is carried on under
the auspices of the United States
Department of Agriculture, cooperat-
ing with the several states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Salvation Army
Officials Pleased
With Fine Support

Envoy and Mrs. F. L. Davis. OH :
vers in charge of the Salvation Army
work in this Weir We, Y stated
that they wished to thank the citi-
zens of NVaterville for the kindly and
generous support extended which
made possible the splenT'd welfare
work among the needy families of
Waterville, Oakland and Fairfield
during Christmas. The kettle dona-
tons on the street were very gratify-
ing, and the gifts of money, food and
lothing from other sources, helped to
bring Christmas cheer to many
homes and made many people happy.
Fiftyfour baskets were given out
containing everything which goes
into the making of fine dinner and
what with the Christina stree and
party at which IS children were pres
ent, all receiving gifts of toys, cloth
ing and candy. and all having a
glorious time of it. In the name of
the Salvation Army Envoy and Mrs.
Davis wish everyone a happy New
Year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Sees No Harm in
Women Smoking But
Raps Petting Parties

Milwaukee. Wis, Dec. 2S-(A)-it IL
easier for the great "complacent ma
iorities" of university campuses u
criticize old conventions, than to eX-
mend the energy to construct and de-
velop new ideas of the modern times
the National Christian Students con-
ference, was told today
The speaker. DR.. a. Bruce curry
New York City, chairman of the con-
ference. made the criticism OF the
"complacent maiorities" In his open
ing address. This followed the state
ment OF Dorothy Richards OF Ne"
York. graduate Of De Paw UnlVer
sity. who said smoking by women
was all right as far as she could see
and expressed the belief that there
was no moral question involved. She
condemned petting as Immoral ano
denounced sororities.
"The intellectuals, OF the class
rooms are not reading the Bible, bu'
prefer Mencken, she explained, as .
sort Of mental fashion.
II can see nothing wrong in smoK.
ing. but I can see great deal VI
wrong in petting. 1 believe the sen
desires of young men ana young
women are much the same Why
therefore shouldn't we be franz!
The situation could be explained
she said, by saying:
NO. thank you; I'd like to, quite
as much as you; but you know II
isn't the thing for either of US.
The conference, composed OF o'ooo
students from throughout the coun-
try is meeting here to formulate a
crusade against immortality in youth
ful living. Goddess materialism and
Youthful thinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Charge of BuckshOt
Kills Vermont Youth

st. Johnsbury,' We, Dec. 2S.-(P)-
Ernest E. Hunt, II. of this town, was
instantly killed today by a charge of
buckshot from his own gun which
was accidentally discharged while the
boy was playing with his hunting dog
The shot struck the boy in the throat
The boy had been in the woods with
companion, Benjamin :. Clifford, on
rabbit-hunting expedition. The youths
were walking along looking for quar-
ry, with Hunt occasionally hating to
frolic with his dog. Clifford. who was
leading the way, heard shot and
when he turned about saw his friend
lying on the ground. Hunts neck was
almost severed and he died instantly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Boston Man Fined
For Operating
Without License

Charged with driving an automo-
bile after his license to operate a car
in the state of Maine had been re-
voked, Paul n. Thibodeau of 80 Sum-
mer street, Boston, was fined $500
and costs. or so days in Jail. Mr..
Thibodeau appealed the sentence and
was placed under monds of 5000 on
his personal recognizance to appear
at the January term of court in Au-
gusta.
Apprehension of the respondent in
this case was brought about by Lieut.
S. NJ. Frost of the state highway po-
lice who happened to be on Western
avenue Monday when he saw Thibo-
deau drive past in Star sedan own
ed by William Vigue of this city.
Hailing a car that was proceeding
down Silver street at the junction of
Western avenue, he found by chance
that he had official help in the person
of Deputy Sheriff Oscar Haglund.
Directing Haglund to drive down to-
ward Water street, the direction in
which Thibodeau was obviously head
ed, they shortly took their man into
custody in front of the store of Ar
thur Coro. Thibodeau displayed a
Massachusetts license, contendine
that he had right to operate in
Maine with it.
Thibodeau's license was revoked
about November 6. at which time he
was arrested by Lieut.. Frost for driv-
ing under the influence OF liquor. His
case will come up at Augusta in jan
uary.
In the case of Phildora Carpenter,
charged with the larceny of two
handkerchiefs and a center pice from
NJ. Linindoll on December 81, Re-
corder j. A. LetOurneau saw fit to
place the case on file without render
ing verdict. Mr.. Linindoll was the
complainant in the case. setting the
value of the handkerchiefs at $500
each and the center piece at $3.50.
/ Miss Carpenter claimed that these
articles were given to her by Mrs.
Linindoll, which statement was not
borne out by the testimony of Mrs
Linindoll.
F. Harold Dubord appeared as
counsel for Miss Carpenter while
Carl Blackington represented Mr.
I,inindOll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
One Person Killed
For Every 923 Autos
In Service in 1925

Washington, Dec. 2S.-(P)-The haz-
ard OF death in automobile accidents is
rising rapidly in the United States,
the National Conference on Street and
Highway Safety said today in issuing
statistics showing that one person was
killed in 1925 for every 92S automo-
bi1es in service.
Automobile deaths for the year were
1,627, exclusive of fatalities occurring
when cars We're in collision with trains
or street cars. The number of auto
mobiles registered was 19,954,347.
. Emphasis should be constantly
given to the fact that the death rate
from automobile accidents is increas-
ing rapidly year after year." the con-
ference statement said, land that the
street hazard for everyone is becoming
greater and greater. Better regula-
tons must be enacted and enforced
and better safety campaigns must be
carried on"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Bumper Cranberry
Crop in Massachusetts

Wakefield. Mass. Dec. % - (F) -
Massachusetts cranberry crop for
1925 was estimated at 100000 barrels
in report issued today by the New
England crop reporting service. Al
though $4,000 barrels under thu
record of $4,000 barrels made in
1924, the Massachusetts crop was
more than half of the country's high
record of 741.000 barrels estimated
for the year.
Wisconsin, with an estimated yield
of $4,000 barrels, far surpassed her
biggest previous crops Of $4,000 bar
rels in 1922 and $4,000 each in 1902
and 1919. The Oregon Washing ton
crop was estimated at 21,000 as COM
pared with $4,000 last year and 14,00n
in 1924 New Jerseys crop was re
ported as 100000 compared with her
record of 241,0 900 in 1910. The trend
of production has been steadily up
ward in these states as a group, the
report said.
The average price to the grower,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Gotham Dry Chief
Quits; Says Law
Cannot Be Enforced

| New York. Dec 2s-(P)-Becaus,
he believed the prohibition act tn,
"most drastic law which has evel
been passed by any lawmaking bod,
in the United States and cannot b.
enforced in any large city, Assistan
United States Attorney Nat j. Har.
| den today resigned from the prohi.
| bition enforcement staff of U. S
Atty. Buckner.
"The prohibition department ant
the United States attorneys offic,
have been doing wonderful worl
| considering the means which are
available to them to enforce this law
Mr.. Harden said but in its present
form in my opinion it cannot be en-
forced in the city of New York OF
any other large CITY,"
Harben, who devoted his tins
largely to paddock and personal in
Junction cases, was associated will
Lowell Wedmond, assistant United
States attorney, in the management
of the paddock drive last week which
closed many OF New York's night
clubs and cabarets.
This work has convinced me of
the. Overwhelming impossibility with
which the United States attorneys
Office is confronted" he said. "The
prohibition law in it's present form
breeds contempt and disrespect OF
our laws and it seems that the only
way in which the situation can be
remedied is for the act to be modified
he Vxrhn
ers in prohibition look at the law
and the crimes committed in viola
ton thereof as a joke"
Harden said that it was recently
estimated that there are $4,000 places
operated in the city for the sale OF
liquor and that Buckner's department
closed about 1900 places a year.
"Therefore," he said, "if no other
new places should begin selling IL
quor it would take this office almost
is years to close the places winch
are now operating. AS matter oil
fact, what happens is that when
places are closed they move TO an
other part of the city,
Harden asserted that he was be-
lever in prohibition and though the
country would be better off II the
law could be enforced, Jul VIC hii6 ~
as well face the facts and acknow-
ledge that SO far it has been lmpos-
sible to enforce the national prohlpl-
ton act"
at believe" he concluded, after say
ing that the popular attitude must he
changed before the law can be en-
forced. that I65 per cent and prop
ably more of the people III New orh
CITY have in some way violated Tue
prohibition and therefore have COM
mitted a crime. What would happen
if 65 per cent of our population was
tried and convicted?"
Robert E. Manley, acting Ghlteo
States district attorney during BUCK
ner's illness, issued statement say
ing that Harden had spoken Nltnou'
the knowledge of his superlors.
"He has been in the office oniy
since Feb. IS, 1926" he said. Ills
statement must be taken as an eA,
nression of Mr.. Harbens personal
views Of the general situation ana Oh
the legal principles discussed by nm nm
other than this, have no comment
to make on the statement"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Announce Topics
And Speakers at
Public Health Talks

The list of topics and speakers
and dates for the coming Sunday
Public Health Talks at the Sisters
hospital. have been announced. and
include a variety of subjects which
should be of the utmost interest to
people in general. A similar pro-
gram was successfully carried out
last year with results that were in
deed gratifying to the physicians
who necessarily gave much time and
serious thought to the preparation
of papers which help the layman to
understand a good many things
about disease that perhaps he would
not otherwise know about.
The first talk win be given Janu-
AIRY 2 and the topic will be "The
Safeguards of a Modern Hospital
by DR.. E. Fl. Risley. This subject
will of course point out numberless
details which enter into the efficient
operation of a hospital, which the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Welfare Committee
Seeks Contributions
OF Girls Clothing

An appeal recently published for
a needy local family by the COM
munity welfare committee asking
for clothing and other useful arti-
cles neglected to state that the cloth
ing asked for is for girls. One or
TWO articles brought in were for
boys and while these can be used
to good advantage in some other
case. This particular family needs
girls clothes. Toys would also be
very much appreciated. Anyone
Wishing to give things of this ma
lure may leave them with Mrs. Flor
ence NJ. Wallace at the Chamber of
Commerce rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Suffered Many {
Years With Pimples
Cuticura Healed

"For many years ! suffered with
pimples and blackheads on my face
and neck. The pimples were hard
and red and festered and scaled
over. They itchcd and burned, and
annoyed me terribly. Many times !
scratched them until they would
bleed. After washing my whole face
would be covered with red blotchcs.
1t was disfgured for some time.
II tried several remedies but got
no relief. I read an advertisement
for Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
sent for a free sample. After using
it purchased more and now ! am
completely healed" lSignedl Miss
Frances Hannabarg, Madison,
Conn, April S, 1926.
Clear the pores of impurities by
daily use Of Cuticura Soap, with
touches Of Cutieura Ointmen. rs
needed to soothe and heal. Cuticura
Talcum is fragrant and refreshing,
an ideal toilet powder.
Sosp Csc. Ointment Is and &c. Taleum Csc. Bold
everywhere. Sample each free. Address'
"Csticxra Laboratories Dspt q. Maiden. Aasa
~ Cutieura Shaving Stick 25c-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

public BIS a whole rarely stops to
consider.
On January 8, DR.. E. P. Fish will
be the speaker and his topic will be
'"The Cancer Problem and the Pub
lic."
January 16, "Value of Vaccina-
tion," by DR.. B. o. Goodrich. For
the reason that there still are peo-
pie who strenuously object to vac.
cination, this talk should be espe-
cially interesting.
DIR. j. o. Piper on January % will
deliver talk on Diabetes: It's
Treatment in the Light of Recent
Discoveries"
These talks will be given at
o'clock in the afternoon of each Sum-
day as above scheduled,y and the
public is cordially invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Special Election to
Choose Representative
To Succeed Hall

8 Today the voters of Waterville
VIII go to the polls to choose sue
cessor to the late Edward Hall to
represent this city in the legislature.
Fred Ii. Rose is the Republican can
dldate. while Sherman L. Berry is
the Democratic aspirant. Local in
terest has not been at high pitch per-
maps for the reason that no CAM
palgns have been staged and per-
maps also because elections have
been coming with such frequency
during the latter part of the year
that the ballot casters have been
pretty well fed up. A light vote has
been predicted. though few have
ventured to guess the outcome as
both candidates. are men of high
standing and very popular in this
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Wall Street Briefs

New York, Dec 2S.-(P)-A net
operating income of approximately
s115, 100000 is estimated for all class
one railroads in November, against
actual net of s106,924,33o in Novem-
Der, 1926, and SAG. 099, S2S for October
this year, based on aggregate net Of
the first So carriers of $S2,52S,922.
Such a result would represent the
months proportion of an annual re-
turn of SIS percent on the rate maxi
ing valuation of $21,275. 100000 at the
end of 1925.
Net income of u. S. Smelling, Re-
fining and Mining Company for the
eleven months this year amounted af-
ter preferred dividends. to s1.762,221,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

This section of the country took on
q new ana immaculate ermine robe
Yesterday which came down from the
gray skies in a steady bury ali dav
No wind. no blast. Just a calm neace-
fulf snow storm that covered every
thlng inch deep with pearl" Flee
trlc cars between WaterviIle and
talrheld were quite unaffected inso-
1ar as their schedule of runs was
concerned, although the Lewiston
cars with longer runs. and through
delayed. ''NA'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
SfanIeY.Perrv

Ralph Stanley of Wateryille, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Stanley,
and Florence NJ. Perry, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clement, were
united in marriage December 25 by
Rev. T. j. Coolbroth, according to
returns filed in the office of the city
clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Ex-Sec. Fall Better

Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. 2S--tP)-Albert
3. Fall, former secretary of the in
terror, who was stricken with pneu-
monia upon his arrival from Wash
ington here Saturday, awoke this
morning to tell members of his fam
lily. 81 feel better"
Mr.. Fall rested well during the
night and seemed much improved at
9 A. NJ according to his daughter,
Mrs. C. C. Chase Mr.. Falls pulse
continues to hold good and his gen.
eral condition is described as "satis-
factory"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Giroux-Burns

The marriage returns of Daniel E.
Giroux of Swami street, this city.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Napoleon G..
Giroux. and Myrtle l. Burns Of
Waldoboro. Me. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Burns, have been filed
in the office of the city clerk. The
ceremony was performed December
IS by r. NJ Thompson, Notary Pub
liz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

The new Syrian A c. club rooms
an King Court are proving very pop
,Ior with the members, The boys
cement the club nightly, and have
, ~ times playing pool, punching
iEs bag. wrestling, boxing, and other
, liz. games. Next Sunday night viii
No y open night, at which time anyone
INF Interested in the Syrian A. c. may
~;sit and see the boys in action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
|WATERVlLLE LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE 1E MAIN ST. TELEPHONE wATERvn1 r son
TELEPHONE WATERVH.LE 500

Dr. Herbert c. Lihhy's public
speaking class will meet tonight at
the Elmwood hotel in the private
olningroom. The class is makinp
wonderful progress under the able
direction of their tutor, and many
or the members have already shown
the result of the instructions re-
celved. doing real good speech max
ing before real audiences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
DoStic-PelIetier

The marriage returns of Thomas
nostie. ) Gray street, Waterville. son
Of MIR. and Mrs. Alexander Dostie,
and Eugene Pelletier of King street,
This city. have been filed in the office
of the city clerk. The ceremony was
reformed by Rev. Joseph Orieux on
nenemher y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

The Ladies Missionary Society of
.Aa Eirst Baptist church held a very
, ms meeting last evening in
INV restry of the church. White Cross
.n was carried on, and important
,so+ters taken up and discussed. The
Instesses were Mrs. Ratcliff, Mrs.
villa villa and Mrs. Scribner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

The Waterville Woman's club held
open night" last evening at Library
hall. A very interesting program was
carried out which was featured by
the readings Of Miss Andrews of Lew
iston, who held the attention of her
hearers and won their high praise
with her masterful interpretations.
Mrs. Carleton Blake. Mrs. Alberta
Brown and Thomas Parker made the
evening exceptionally pleasant with
splendid musical numbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

rns comedy, Medicine" will be put
IN this evening by members OF the
CONS 81 of Veterans auxiliary at q. A.
: hall A fine cast has been re-
i n for this play which is a very
h l,"nv comedy guaranteed to give de-
,trht 10 those who see 1T.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

The Ladies' auxiliary of Post office
employees will meet at the home OF
Mrs. Charles S. Jones at West
street, Wednesday evening. This Is
the annual Christmas party, and all
the members are urgently requested
to he present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
Funeral of Mrs. Levina Danforth

The funeral of Mrs. Levina Dan
forth of Chaplin street was held from
her late home yesterday afternoon at
100 o'clock. Rev. Leopold II. r. Hass
OBLIGATED. The bearers were Arthur
Loubier, Arthur Breault, Arthur Dyer
and Fred Currier. Burial was in
Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

,,ove,ock Lodge, Knights of Pyth-
n" NET last evening in their hall.
lSs' of officers for the coming
iva aer was the principal thing on the
3Nsino,,s prOgram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29

,,.;nes Theater: Wednesday, Dec.
h' Wallace Berry and Raymond
y, ..o, in Were in the Navy Now;
bs. et news reel and comedy; al
atest at the WurlitZer organ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-29
ruEATER ATTRACTIONS

uouse: Wed. and Thurs,
ope so.so "The Old Soak with Jean
pee and June Marlowe; George
HeIsn re IN "The Timid Terror; a
0 ha aav scream, "A Wild Roomer":
c CONE. Hood and his orchestra.