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The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-08-27
Chapel Hill Chaf

Moody Durham, crossing a
corner of Kansas on his recent
transcontinental motor tour,
stopped at store and tried to
buy a package of cigarettes. He
had never happened to hear Of
the Kansas anti-cigarette law,
and when the store-keeper told
him he couldn't buy 'em any,
where in the state, the traveller
thought the man was joking.
At last convinced, he left the
store, clambered back into his
car, and said to his wife:
"Well, one thing sure-I'm not
going to locate in Kansas" Then
he stepped on the gas and made
haste for Nebraska.
One of his stops was at Cas-
per, the center of the great oil
fields in Wyoming. He stopped
at a filling station almost in the
shadow of a refinery and had
his tank filled. Here's where
l get the lowest price in the
United States" he thought -
and they charged his 20 cents a
gallon-three or four more cents
than he has to pay here in Chap
ell Hill 1000 miles from the
source Of supply.
l have no doubt that if you
asked a representative of the
Standard Oil or the Sinclair or
the Texas company about this,
he would reel off facts and fig
ures, and quote all the econ
omists from Adam Smith to
Dudley Carroll, to prove that it
was entirely proper for the gas
oline to sell higher in Casper
than in Chapel Hill.
"The movement in the price OF
gas was one of the most mys.
tyfying things I found on the
trip" Mr.. Durham told a friend
in the drugstore yesterday. "At
one place in the Yellowstone
they charged 40 Gems. But that
was understandable, because
they had a haul of 100 miles uE
a mountain. The highest price
II struck on a regular highway
Continual on page foar)
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-08-27
Miss Cheek Married
Wed to Marion Lee Jacobs of the
Pharmacy School Faculty

The marriage of Miss Viola
Rosalind Cheek to Marion Lee
Jacobs a year ago-August %,
l025-is announced by her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Henry
Cheek.
A rumor of the marriage was
heard in the village some time
ago, but it remained unconhrmed
until the formal announcement
was sent out.
Miss Cheek was one of the
assistants of r. w. Foister,. in
his store, and enjoyed great pop
ularity.
Mr.. Jacobs will join the fac
ulty of the University's school
of pharmacy this fall as phar-
maceutical chemist. He was a
graduate in pharmacy here in
1921. Three years later, at the
University of Nebraska, he won
the degree of B. S. in Pharmacy,
and the next year, at the same
institution, the degree of Master
of Arts. This last year he
taught in the Colorado school of
pharmacy.
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-08-27

Rained out of Battles Park, Play.
makers Appear in Memorial Hall

After elaborate preparations
for the presentation of "A
Thousand Years Ago" in the
Forest Theatre, in Battles Park,
the Carolina Playmakers had
their plans thwarted by the rain,
1t poured Tuesday evening,
and the play was postponed to
Wednesday. But the downpour
continued, and the second eve
ming was wetter than the first.
So they gave the play in Mem
orial Hall.
Despite the change Of scene,
the performance went off well.
The gorgeous costumes were
there just the same. Walls of
cedar and pine gave the wood
land effect. The lanterns that
were to have served in the park
were strung around the hall. P,
l.. Elmore directed the play.
Urban T. Holmes, in the role
Of the leader of the vagabond
Italian players, scored a triumph
as a comedian. Enita Nicks, rs
Turandot, was graceful and win.
ming, with a melodious voice.
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-08-27

dent of the regular class of 1926,
will welcome the summer group
into the larger body. Watts
Cooper of Graham will make the
response to this welcome.
N. w. Walker, director of the
Summer School, will make the
address of the evening. Daniel
l.. Grant will talk on behalf of
the alumni. The orchestra will
play the University hymn. j
G. Phillips, student pastor of
the Methodist church, will pro-
nounce the benediction.
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-08-27
INSTITUTE CLOSES
2-WEEKS SESSION
New Feature of the University's
Program Proves to Be a
Thorough Success
DURHAMITEs' ASSISTANCE

The Summer Institute, which
closes it's two-weeks session to-
day friday, turned out to be
an even greater success than the
promoters expected. The out
come of the venture makes GER
tain the continuance of the In
stitute as a regular annual fea-
rture of the University's pro-
gram.
One of the factors that con-
tributed to it's success was the
help given by a group of play
ground and recreation experts
from Durham. Thirteen men
and women officially connected
with the city's recreational &C.
tivities came over for classes
and demonstrations. These were
Blair Crabtreev James Howell,
Mrs. Llewellyn, Miss Aldine
Rogers, Jerome Shipley, Miss
Anne Peasants, Allen Warren,
Edwin Austin, Miss Marie Rich,
Paul Sykes, Bum Hackney, Miss
Douglas Llewellyn, and Mrs.
George Lougee.
Swimming instruction was
given by C. c. Nixon, physical
director of the Raleigh Y. M. c.
A. More than so persons used
the pool under the Gym, and
twenty beginners learned tC
swim. The swimming periods
continue through tomorrow
Saturday.
All the instruction given by
members of the University was
gratuitous. Howard w. Odum
lectured on modern social prob
lems. A course on North Caro-.
lima, economic and social, was
given by r. D. w. Connor; or
physical education programs ir
secondary schools, by H. d
Meyer; on health education, by
Miss Ruth Coble. Frederick
H. Koch talked on community
dramatics, and showed the Play,
makers Theatre to the visitors.
Robert A. Fetzer was in com
mand of the coaching school
He was assisted by James N
Ashmore and Lester C. Beldinl
football, baseball, basketball
and track DR.. Robert B. Law
son (the physical care of ath
ietes) /; and A. M. Jordan anc
Edward Graham (tennis).
W. A. Parker, district repre-
sentative of the Playground ant
(Comtiaaed on page fow)
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-08-27
Miss Mangum's Lawn Party

Miss Ettie Mangum gave a
lawn party one evening last
week in honor of Judge and Mrs.
George w. Connor and Rev. and
Mrs. N. H. D. Wilson. About
fifty friends of the two couples
were the guests.
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-08-27
Joint Sunday School Picnic

The Sunday schools of the
Methodist, Baptist, and Chris
tian churches will have a joint
picnic at Lakewood Park today
(Friday). The children, with
parents and friends, will leave
Chapel Hill between half past
eight and nine o'clock this morn
ing. There will be two big
trucks for those who do not go
in private automobiles.
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-08-27
CRUDE STILL Is
TAKEN BY POLICE
FeatherstOne and Sloan Get Ii
in a Negroes. Home l
Mile from Town
OPERATOR ALSO CAPTURED

The crudest still that Chapel
Hill has ever seen was captured
Tuesday morning by Chief
Featherstone and Policeman
Sloan. They took also the negro
who made and operated it. Ar
thur Foushee.
The main unit of the appara-
tus was tin lard can of three
or four gallons capacity. The
worm was made of brass instead
of the familiar copper, and a
wooden lard tub served as the
cooling tank. The worm coiled
down through the tub, and at
the bottom was the outlet
through which trickled the fin
ished product.
Three or four little dirty
wooden blocks were used to hold
in place the cap which Joined
the worm to the tin can.
Anybody who'd drink whis-
key made in that thing deserves
to be poisoned" remarked one
of the citizens who saw the still
in the lobby of the Jail.
r. w. Foister borrowed the
outfit from the police to display
in his window, for the edifica-
tion of the populace. A good
look at it is apt to have more
influence upon drinkers of boot
leg liquor than the most eloquent
prohibition sermon ever deliver
ed, And if all the drinkers
could be led up and made to
smell it they would be tempted
to swear off for life.
Arthur Foushee's house,
which he rented recently, is in
a clearing only a few hundred
yards south of the University
grounds and about a mile from
the post-office. 1t is reached by
a wagon-trail leading off the
Pittsboro Pinehurst highway
near the T. c. Thompson labor
camp.
Word came to the police that
the man was engaged in making
liquor, and Messrs. Featherstone
and Sloan went out Tuesday to
investigate. The negro spied
them while they were looking at
the house, dashed out through
the back door, and made for the
woods. Sloan, who is a fast run
ner, caught him after half
mile sprint. When they return
ed to the house Chief Feather
stone had taken possession Of
the still and was loading it into
an automobile.
The officers started off to
town with the prisoner and the
evidence. They had gone only
a little way when Foushee sud-
denly leapt from the car and
made a second dash for the
woods. Again Sloan ran him
down. A few minutes later he
was locked up in the town Jail.
A hearing was held before
Justice of the Peace June Har-
ris in the afternoon, and the ac-
cused was bound over to court.
They took him to the Hillsboro
Jail Wednesday.
Besides the still the police
captured a quart of liquid which,
through courtesy, might be call
ed whiskey. 1t was vile-looking
and vile-smelling stuff.
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-08-27
PrOuty on Marble Survey

W. F. Prouty, professor of ge-
ology, has returned from ten
days trip to Alabama and Ten
nessee, where he made an ex-
animation of new marble depos-
its for some of the large quarry
ing companies.
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-08-27
Weaver Baby Hurt

Smith Weaver, the nine
months-old grandchild of Cap
tain and Mrs, F. C. Smith, was
badly hurt by a fall from a swing
on the porch of the Smith home
last week. His scalp was cut
and became infested. But he is
improving rapidly.
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-08-27

Gray Archer, the 12-year-oId
son of Fred Archer and the
grandson of Mrs. Joseph Archer,
died at his home in Greensboro
Tuesday. He was ill only a
week.
The Chapel Hill weekly. [volume] (Chapel Hill, N.C.) 1923-1972, 1926-08-27
Miss Ross's Tresses Gone

Miss Daisy Ross had her hair
bobbed Tuesday evening. The
operation was performed by two
friends whose amateur standing
rs hair-cutters was unsuIlied by
any previous experience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-09

Well known Augusta people, loyal
! supporters of the Augusta Y. M. c.
A., together with large number of
enthusiastic young men and young
women, perhaps not SO well known
but equally willing to assist the To-
cal institution in any of it's under
takings will appear Monday night at
City Hall in the presentation of the
First Annual "Y's" Fables.
Taking part in a series of acts,
having, as a whole, no relationship
to each other, but forming a, program
of such varied character that young
and old will alike find much to keep
them interested and amused. they
will present unique entertainment
for the citizens of Augusta and sur
rounding towns.
Hon. w. II. Gannett; Col. Charles
Dustin, secretary to Governor Brew
ster, Prof. Harrison Lyseth OF Cony
High school; Willard Purinton, Hoyt
Mahan, physical director at the y
Col. Keith Ryan, Herbert e. Good
win. Samuel Titcomb, Leo K. An
drews and a host of others will ap-
near on City Hall stage during the
evening. and in addition to the dance
music furnished by "Brim" Jewett,
Johnnie Curry and their orchestra
two well known "fiddlers" will battie
for the right to challenge Nellie
Durham.
These two "fiddlers", 'rd Rohlns
of Bolton Hill, who appeared at the
Charity Ball, and DR.. Warren b. san
born. who will make his maiden DOW
at "Y Fables, will play for the two
groups in the old fashioned dance
contest. This will add zest to the
competition for in addition to the
rivalry between the fiddlers, there IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-09
Augusta Study Club
Has Fine Program

The Friday afternoon meeting OF
the Augusta Study club with Mrs.
W. E. Gage at her charming home,
S South Chestnut street, was most
enjoyable socially and included one
of the most interesting programs of
the winter series of meetings. There
was a splendid attendance of MEM
bers and guests.
An interesting and comprehensive
review of the events and important
incidents of the year 1925 was pre-
scented by Mrs. Fred Rand. followed
by paper. THE Fan Throughout
the Ages" which was read by Mrs.
H. ]. Frederick from the article by
Sheriff. Schell. Mrs. Fredericks'
talk dealt with the origin of fans in
different countries of the world, and
their use and associated customs.
Another feature of the program
was a piano solo by Mrs. Frederick,
which was well received by the club
members and guests. Following the
business and entertainment program
a social hour was enjoyed, during
which delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-09
MAINE LAW
CONTINUED from PAGE Onel

power 1t had no intention of oppos-
ing the Constitution, and that lie It
finds that such law is contrary to
constitutional provisions, that law
will be rescinded.
Our forefathers who drew tho
Constitution foresaw that cree trade
between the States was essential to
success of the Union. Their wisdom
Ii providing for it in the Constitu-
ton Is well demonstrated by the diff
nculties that have arisen in Europe
owing to adoption of restrictive mea-
sures, protective tariffs, ETC., which
attempt to warp economic develop
ment and make it fit political boun-
dories. The conditions In middle
europe since the war show what
trad restrictions will do when car
rled TO the extreme. Whether or not
the Maine law is technically in vio-
iatlon OF the Constitution there can
De no doubt that it is in violation of
the principle of free trade between
States, which the Constitution was
intended to provide. II the export of
power can be prohibited by a State,
the export of coal, minerals. agri-
cultural products or anything else
can also be prohibited. and il the
States undertook to impose such
prohibitions on any considerable
scale. our States would soon be. in
volved In difficulties equal % those
found in Europe.
ASIDE from the difficulties in in
terstate relations which NAV arise
from such law there are very great
disadvantages to the State of Maine
itself. which must be apparent to
one who studies the situation from a
business point of view.
Water power is not like most 9TH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-09

er natural resources in hat it is
valueless until developed, and when
developed, is not subject to depletion.
Anything that delays development OF
water power resources delays devel-
opment of the State. Doubtless it
was the belize of those who advocat-
ed the Maine water power law that
such a law would force industrial
development to come to Maine, but
it has not had that effect, and if
one may judge by experience in 9TH
er parts of the country, it i'll never
have that effect.
AT the time Niagara Falls was
developed. and for some years after
it was impossible to finance such
development unless sufficient indus
trial use of the power could be con-
tracted for to furnish a market; that
condition resulted in many long term
contracts at very low rates which,
however, necessary and desirable az
the time, have almost without eX-
ception proved very undesirable later
on. Fortunately, the development of
long distance transmission and the
interconnection of public utility COM
panies has so modified conditions
that in recent years it has not been
necessary toIenter into Objectionable
long term contracts in order to fin-
ance large water power develop
ments. Moreover, experience has
has shown that 1t is very difficult.
even on long term contracts, to get
industries to invest large sums for
new development based on prospec-
tive power development. The prob
lem of coordinating the developments
so that neither will have to stand
idle. waiting for the other to begin
operation. involves great risks.
ION the other hand. if a large
power development is built on the
prospect of finding an initial market
through neighboring interconnected
utility systems, it will gradually at
tract Industries to it's vicinity. the
rate and extent of such industrial
development depending upon the
economic factor involved.
1.-THE report of the Public Utility
Commission of the State of Maine
made in 1918 shows that the undevel-
oped water powers of Maine cannot
be economically developed except on
a large scale, far too large for the
present market within the State of
Maine. They doubtless can be
economically developed. however. If
the present prohibitive law is re-
scinded so that the local market can
be supplemented at the start by the
market in adjoining states.
There have been several instances
in recent years where extreme
drought has reduced water levels to
such an extent as to cripple electric
service and shut down industries in
Maine. If electric lines had connect
ed Names system with< utilities in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-09
Pythian Home. Club Holds
First Session New Officers

The sisters of the Pythian Home
club met with Mrs. George Beckett,
AZ School street, Tuesday evening,
Jan. 5. The meeting was opened
with the officers of 1925 in the chairs.
The business of the past year was
attended to and closed for the year.
The new officers for the year, 1926,
who are President, Lucy Fowler:
secretary, Inez Getchell: treasurer,
Adelaide Page; then presided and
the business of 1926 was discussed
and plans made, several committees
being appointed. The meeting was
then closed in form.
Very dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess and q very
enjoyable evening was passed by all
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-09
Forecast Snow
For New ENGLAND

New York. Jan. S.-(AP)-Iey snow,
laden winds swept the north central
states tonight and the Atlantic sea
board from North Carolina to Boston
In Ohio and Virginia snow fell today
and snowstorms were forecast for the
middle Atlantic and New England
states late tonight. Incoming passen-
ger steamers at Atlantic ports reported
encounteriRg rough weather at sea. one
liner bringing in four injured passen-
gers. W
Ice was dynamited from the yatei
intakes at Fort Niagara. II miles
north of Niagara Falls, for the frsi
time in 10 ye4fs. The Adirondack re
gion was registering sub-zero temper
atures with predictions of the coldesl
period of the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-09

Everyone considers this weeks
vaudeville attraction by far the best
shown under the new policy: The
show starts with Gibson & Price in
a comedy Juggling act. This sketch
alone is worth the price of admis-
sion. Douglas e Claire appear in
some new dance innovations and
show many of the old as we'll as new
steps. They wind up their act with
"rhe Spark Plug" dance. Foley &
Lecture appear in Musical Comedy
advertisements" This act is a
scream and has been received at ev-
cry performance with many encores.
Perhaps the cleverest act of the sea-
son is "Radiolosy," which is dis
tinct departure from the ordinary.
Gordon's Trick Dogs, IA in number,
complete the vaudeville. This act is
well known all over the world as a
headline attraction and is one that
every child in Augusta should see.
The feature picture is Cecil B. De-
Mile Production entitled 1.-THE We'd
ding Song" featuring Leatrice Joy.
The matinee will start at 2.15 and
two evening performances will be
given at 5.45 and S.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-09

an intense rivalry between the three
dance groups to see who will get
away with the dance prize of $25.
DR.. Sanborn will play for the Girls
Club group and will be assisted by
Leo X. Andrews at the piano, while
Jud Robins will swing a mean bow
for the Gannett crowd. Who will
play for the State House has not yet
been divulged but there is posi-
bility that three sided fiddling con-
test may result.
The Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs will
strive to Guido each other along mu-
steal lines and the lovers of the bet
ter class of music will find in these
two acts something to keep them in
/ terested every moment of the all too
short time the groups will be on the
stage.
The Kiwans Club will be repre-
scented by well balanced male quar-
tet consisting of Keith Ryan, Leo
Andrews. Samuel Titcomb and Her.
bert Goodwin while the Rotary con-
tribution will be double piano act
in which Harrison Lyseth and Will
lard Purinton, each at separate
piano Gin order that they may have
plenty of room) will tickle the ivor-
les until harmony fairly oozes out OF
those two instruments.
A snappy number is the dance
group lead by Alice Carrigan, the
title of the act being "Snappy Days.
The girls were all hand picked, and
no one was chosen for this number
who could possibly sit still when n
piano was going within four blocks
of the "Y'. The result is a lot of,
nor, and action in short time
A tragic and melodramatic farce,
'"rhe Mystery of the Red, Red Ruby"
by Peggy Leuchter. Jack Mahan and
Manson Gordon, will furnish plenty
of so horsepower laughs, and the
world renowned mind reader. Mad
anne Hercerlevitch and her assistant
will draw forth a few smokers from
the most case hardened.
Pygmalion and Galetea, ballet In
two parts, will furnish one of the
surprises of the evening, as well as
one of the most beautiful EalletS that
has been staged in Augusta for
long time. The Old Fashioned Girls
number with Miss Hazel Place and
Earl Welch, supported by a chorus
of 16 couples, is another beautiful
dance that must be seen to be ap-
preciated.
Brim Jewett supported by flock
of comely damsels will give an au-
thentic Interpretation of the original
"Charlston" The true Charleston
costumes will be worn in this num-
Der.
The evening will begin with ses-
sion of general dancing and between
each two numbers there will be
short time for dancing. For those
who desire. to dance, seats at tables
under the balcony may be secured
from Mrs. Horace Sturgis, or seats
about the hall may be purchased at
Sections drug store. Those who do
not wish to dance will find good
seats in the balcony, where the first
two rows ON the sides and the first
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-09

New Hampshire and Massachusetts
power could have been readily Oh.
tained from the New England Pool"
If electricity cannot leave the State
it cannot enter it and these benefits
OF interconnection are lost.
The State of Maine has recently
voted to exempt the proposed Pasa-
maquoddy Bay development from the
prohibitive law. The Pasamaquoddy
development differs in no essential
respect from other Maine water
powers and it seems certain that Just
as soon as the citizens of Maine ap-
rreciate that fact. they will take act
ion to make possible the development
of their other undeveloped water
powers. and at the same time re-
move possible source of conflict IN
interstate rela lions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-09
Hopes to Sight His
Florida House Lots
At Extreme Low Tide

Frederic Mason of this city leaves
next Monday for Florida On short
business trip. He will look in on two
or three of the well-known winter
resorts, and also run over to Tampa
where he has some business inter-
ests. This is what might be termed
pre-sale trip says Mr.. Mason.
"In other words, the journey is be-
ing made on expected profits from
some houselots. l am going at this
particular time, TO see whether need
to build a boat or just wear high
rubber boots to reach the lots. Lat
est advices from a trustworthy fish
eIman indicate that ait extreme low
tide the lots can be seen from the
main land, with the aid of a powerful
telescope"