Baxler State Park 30 June 2003 Mr. Buzz Caverly Baxter State Park 64 Balsam Dr. Milinocket, Maine 04462 Dear Mr. Caverly: The Friends of Baxter State Park referred me to John F. Neff (whose email response is enclosed) who suggested that I contact you once again regarding the assistance you might provide in the following matter. Would you be able to provide assistance in locating a film that was made in July 1925 by Pathe News of the ascent of Katahdin by then Governor Ralph Brewster and Acadia National Park Superintendent George B. Dorr. For the past three years I have been researching Mr. Dorr in preparation of a biography. Articles that appeared in 1925 both In the Maine Woods and the Kennebec Daily Journal documented the filming of this climb by Pathe Films and raised my hopes that this film might still exist. However, the responses I have received from Pathe Films, the Maine State Library, Maine State Museum, the National Park Service Historical Collections, and diverse documentary film institutes leads me to believe that all copies may be lost. Still the Kennebec Daily Journal article clearly indicated that copies would be widely distributed throughout Maine in a media blitz to promote tourism. Could this documentary history be in the administrative offices of Baxter State Park? If not, have you any suggestions where it might be located? I appreciate your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Ronald Epp, Ph.D. Director of Shapiro Library e-mail: r.epp@snhu.edu Page 1 of 1 Ronald Epp From: To: ; ; ; Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 8:28 AM Subject: Re: Inquiry about 1925 Katahdin film Your letter to the Friends of Baxter State Park was recently sent to me by the Secretary because she knew that I have been doing research over the last 5 years or SO for a book on Katahdin, due hopefully to be released in 2004. I am aware of the 1925 climb of Gov. Brewster and the Superintendent of "Acadia Park" but I have never come across any evidence of the existence of the film that was done on the occasion. I would love to see it myself if it is ever found. In your letter you did not mention consulting yet with the staff of Baxter State Park about that matter. If you have not checked that out with the present Director, Buzz Caverly, I would encourage you do SO. He has been with the park for 40 years or SO and would likely know about such a film if it still exists. He might also know of other oldtimers who might have knowledge. Also, John Hakola in his very comprehensive account of the history of the park up to 1969 (LEGACY OF A LIFETIME) gives some references RE: that trip in his footnote No. 70 for Chap. II (on p. 342). Many libraries would have that book. Those references might shed some light, but I doubt it. I really don't know where else you would turn. If you ever find it I would dearly love to see it and help preserve it. I'm sure the park would also be interested for its archives. The whole business of that group being on the summit when the carrier pigeon was released was great fun and I have included that in my book. Good luck in your research. John W. Neff FirstSearch: Detailed Record Page 1 of 2 Detailed Record Terms & Conditions OC © 1992-2003 OCLC LC Click on a checkbox to mark a record to be e-mailed or printed in Marked WorldCat Records. ? WorldCat results for: au: neff and au: john Subjects Libraries E-mail Print Export Help and au: W. and dt= "bks" . Record 12 of 13. 12 Mark: Prev Next A witness to history : the story of Long Cove Bristol, Maine / John W Neff; Nancy Hohorst Martin 1996 1st ed. English Book xiv, 104, [1] p. : ill., map ; 23 cm. Winthrop, Me. : Maranacook Publishers, GET THIS ITEM Availability: Check the catalogs in your library. Libraries worldwide that own item: 1 FIND RELATED More Like This: Search for versions with same title and author I Advanced options Find Items About: Neff, John W. (1) Title: A witness to history : the story of Long Cove Bristol, Maine / Author(s): Neff, John W. ; Martin, Nancy Hohorst. Publication: Winthrop, Me. : Maranacook Publishers, Edition: 1st ed. Year: 1996 Description: xiv, 104, [1] p. : ill., map ; 23 cm. Language: English SUBJECT(S) Descriptor: Authors, American -- Maine. Imprints (Publishers' and printers' statements) -- Maine -- Winthrop. Geographic: Bristol (Me.) -- History -- 17th century. Bristol (Me.) -- History -- 18th century. Bristol (Me.) -- History -- 20th century. Note(s): Includes bibliographical references (p. [105]) Class Descriptors: Dewey: 974.1 Other Titles: Story of Long Cove, Bristol, Maine Responsibility: by John W. Neff ; illustrated by Nancy Hohorst Martin. Document Type: Book Entry: 19960826 Update: 19960826 Accession No: OCI C: 35299678 http://firstsearch.oclc.org/WebZ/FSFETCH?fetchtype=fullrecord:sessionid=sp05s...:numrecs 7/1/2003 Re: Katahdin & Historic Ascent Page 1 of 2 Epp, Ronald C.2 From: Films By Huey [huey@filmsbyhuey.com] Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 5:15 PM To: Epp, Ronald Subject: Re: Katahdin & Historic Ascent Ronald, I assume you have read Hakola's book, Legacy of a Lifetime, The Story of Baxter State Park. On page 63 is Hakola's description of the Brewster climb. This film footage wasn't high on my list to find as I was using the footage of Mary Baxter White's climb in the early 1930s. I think I did look around a bit for the Pathe footage but did not get very far. Below are a few names. You've probably already check them out but here they are just in case you haven't. Buzz may know about this footage but it is a long shot. Keep in touch on your project. Good luck with the research. Peace, Huey Herb Adams, 40 Deering St, Portland, 04101, 207/772-2565 (this is an old address) leading researcher on Gov Baxter Bill Barry, PO Box 5241, Portland, 207/774-1822. this is his work number at Maine Historical Society, one of the most knowledgeable persons I know on Maine History. Neil Rolde, PO Box 304, York, , ME 03909, author, Baxters of Maine Earle Shettleworth, Maine Historic Preservation Commission, Augusta, learle.shettleworth@state.me.us 207/287-2132, knows more about Maine than anybody, period. Russ Van Arsdale, Northeast Historic Film , Bucksport, russ@oldfilm.org, 800-639-1636, www.oldfilm.org, specializes in historical footage of New England. on 11/17/03 4:31 PM, Epp, Ronald at r.epp@snhu.edu wrote: For the past three years I have been engaged in research on an intellectual biography of George B. Dorr (1853-1944), founder of Acadia National Park. He writes in the summer of 1925 that he will climb in a later July Mt.Katahdin with then Governor Brewster. The Kennebec Journal and other local papers give front page coverage to this ascent which included a motion picture film crew from Pathe Films; the resulting documentary was widely distributed as tourism promotion. Neither Pathe Films or any historic film repository that I"ve contacted has this documentary. Having viewed your fascinating Katahdin film and discussed this matter with Freeport cinematographer Ron Gillis (who l'be been working with on his film of the Acadia carriage roads), I wonder whether your research might suggest a line of inquiry that I've missed. By the 11/18/2003 Re: Katahdin & Historic Ascent Page 2 of 2 way I have approached the Friends of Baxter State Park who suggested contacting Buzz Caverly who has not responded to my letters to him. Thanks for your time. Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. Director of Shapiro Library Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH 03106 603-668-2211, ext. 2164 603-645-9685 fax Films by Huey, 103 Montrose Ave, Portland ME 04103 e-mail: huey@filmsbyhuey.com web site: www.filmsbyhuey.com "Wilderness and Spirit, A Mountain Called Katahdin", A Film by Huey To order DVDs, VHS Videos, and Soundtrack CDs go to www.filmsbyhuey.com 11/18/2003 SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY 24 November 2003 Chris Drew Chief Ranger Baxter State Park 45 Balsam Dr. Millinocket, ME 04462 Dear Mr. Drew: Following the July 2003 article on you in the July 2003 issue of Down East, I hoped that you might be knowledgeable about a matter of considerable interest to me involving the early history of Baxter State Park. For the past three years I've been actively engaged in archival research for a biography of George B. Dorr (1853-1944), founder of Acadia National Park. Recently, I discovered at the Rockefeller Archive Center a July 1925 letter where he mentions leaving for "Millinocket, to connect with Governor Brewster in a trip up Mount Katahdin, whose conservation as a state park he is anxious to accomplish." Indeed, this trip took place, was extensively reported in the press (Kennebec Journal), an was filmed by Pathe News and widely distributed throughout Maine in order to promote park status. The reason I write to you is that I have not been able to recover this film. I've contacted Pathe News, Northeast Historic Films, Huey, Ralph Brewster archival holdings, and university film repositories to no avail. The Friends of Baxter State Park suggested I contact your Director which I did twice this past summer but received no response. I thought you might know of someone who might have this historic footage in a private collection. Thank you for you attention to this matter. I've enclosed my email address should you prefer that speedy form of response. Most Sincerely, Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. Director of the Shapiro Library Email: r.epp@Anhu.edu Harry A. B. & Gertrude C. Shapiro Library 2500 North River Road Manchester, NH 03106-1045 603-645-9605 Fax 603-645-9685 Epp, Ronald From: Hoekwater, Jean [Jean. :Hoekwater@maine.gov] Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 2:10 PM To: Epp, Ronald Subject: Gov Brewster footage Dear Dr. Epp, Just wanted to contact you regarding your recent letter to Chief Ranger. I tried to contact you a couple of times last summer. I ended up giving a phone message to someone at the Library. Both the Director and I have researched any contacts we have and could not locate a copy of the footage in which you expressed interest. It sounds very interesting and we would certainly love to view the footage if it were only to be found! Somewhere in an attic in New England there probably exists the very thing you hope to find! Unfortunately, we don' know who the person might be and they don't know you are looking! If we hear of this footage at any time, we will contact you, even though it may be some time after your project deadline. Sorry we can't be of more assistance to you. Good luck with your efforts! Jean Hoekwater Jean Hoekwater, Naturalist Baxter State Park 64 Balsam Drive Millinocket, ME 04462 (207) 723-9616 FAX (207) 723-4758 1 INSTH Knnald, AINEW Found 1926 whing Moore Ame Ancheris Ba Viewing the World from Kataldin's Summit Left to Right, George B. Dorr, Superintendent of the Lafnyette National Park, Mt. Desert Island; Governor Brewster and Hon. Willis E. Persons, Maine Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Game MAINE CELEBRITIES CLIMB TO KATAHDIN'S PEAK A Story of the Ascent Made by Governor Brewster and Ilis Party in the Summer of 1925 By Puncip RICKER SUOREY Director of Publicity, State of Maine Associates I N the campaign for the development of Maine's resources along recreational, agricultural and industrial lines, that was entered into along broad and comprehensive lines the past year, the thought has ever occurred to me that among all of Maine's charms which lured over a million visitors into her midst the past summer, which established a record for summer travel in the history of the State, that Mount Katahdin would become some time in the future, one of the chief attractions not only to citizens of the United States but to thousands of lovers and devolees of mountain climbing abroad. To my mind every citizen of the State should make a trip to the summit of Katahdin. Until they do they cannot appreciate its grandeur or possibilities as a State asset, which alone would Two Familiar Mt. Katahdin Landmarks-Chimney Pond and Pomola Peak annually attract thousands within the confines of the State. (Photo by Call Studio, Dexter, Maine) It is the grandest, loneliest and most picturesque summit among all of America's peaks. Towering 5,273 feet above sca level, rising from the centre of 20,000 square miles of Maine virgin 96 IN THE MAINE WooDS MAINE CELEBRITIES CLIMB To KATANDIN'S PEAK forests of fir, spruce, birch and pine, it stands alone unique among all of the mountains of the United States. Mr. Dorr and Commissioner Parsons elected to sleep outdoo Unspoiled by man it still remains in nature's setting surrounded in the State leanto SO after a pleasant night passed with stories by God's handiwork. Though declared by mountain climbers ancient legends surrounding the mountain told by Roy Dudle of international repute to be one of the most interesting peaks State Warden, who accompanied the party and who incidental in the whole United States, it still remains practically unknown has made the ascent over 170 times, and a general discussion to the millions who annually seek for something new, - for rest to the great possibilities Katahdin held for the State, all we and quiet and the big out-doors where man's progress has not under the blankets shortly after 10 o'clock. as yet changed nature from its original setting. A start up the mountain was made at 6 in the morning over tl Though the third highest peak cast of the Rockies, Mt. Katahdin Great Basin slide, although this is the most difficult due to tl stands preeminent in its isolation as there are no intervening precipitous walls that it leads over. The party viewed the fo peaks to shut off its approaches SO that one can look down from gear of Mr. Dorr with no little amusement and with some mi its summit North, East, South and West and see the world in givings as to their ultimate success. They consisted of a lc miniature. Seas of forests stretching mile on mile and when pair of very light moccasins. The rest of the party were 1 waving in winds resembling a huge uncountable horde of God's equipped with the heaviest of mountain climbing foot gear. soldiers. Countless lakes and streams, broad fields and fertile Mr. Dorr, however, smiled a whimsical smile and allowed ] valleys without end - and all Maine. A sight just too immeuse thought he would be able to keep up. And so the party starte and incomprehensible to be taken in all at once. One stands in Mr. Dorr in the lead. Although he lost a moccasin now and the silence and gazes and for some unaccountable reason something lie lead throughout the ascent and was the first on top. A grips you at the throat - it is the over-powcring majesty of it companying the party was Phil Coolidge, New England repr all and the nearness it brings one to nature and God. sentative for Pathe News, the moving-picture news-reel, wl The popular belief that Mt. Katahdin is inaccessible except to secured excellent pictures of the entire trip, views from the sur more robust and hardy mountaineers is not correct. This was mit and the various formations found on top. clearly demonstrated by the Governor's party that made the trip As one step to bringing before the public the possibilities the past summer. Having this in mind and wishing to dispel Mt. Katahdin, these pic- tures have been released such an erroneous impression, the party was made up of two ladies, one of whom was Mrs. Brewster, and two men who were throughout the United over seventy years of age. They negotiated the entire trip with States, being shown to over ease, suffering no hardships and all were enthusiastic in planning 20,000,000 people and the film is now obtainable for a similar and longer trip which would take in more of the trails leading to the summit. lecture purposes. Our party approached the mountain from Millinocket. Leaving The party reached the the Northern Hotel at 10 in the morning, we proceeded by auto- broad plateau at the top of the Great Basin Slide in mobile for lunch at the Toguc Pond Camps about 12 miles in, about three hours and then where we were the guests of Harry N. Wallis. Here one gets a remarkable view of Katahdin which lies about 12 miles farther on. proceeded to the summit. The camps are so situated with lakes on either side that one gets Here at the monument of stones which are crected at a varied and most beautiful view. The trip would have been well worth while simply to sit on the broad veranda of the camp the peak, they left their and view one of the sunsets over the mountain. For some un- names in the copper tube explainable reason the setting casis a varicolored hue over which is left in the stone Katahdin, changing from a soft green to a purple and then a dull monument for all to regis- red hue. It is a sight one can never forget. ler who reach this point. After lunch at the camp the party proceeded about three miles After lunch the day was by auto and then by horseback and afoot to Chimney Pond Camp speut in exploration. which nestles at the very base, in fact on the side of the mountain There was plenty to CX- as it is about one thousand feet up. Ilere WC found the new plore and marvel at. Ter- State Warden's camp ready for us, coffee boiling and hot biscuits minating the Appalachian ready for the eating. Here we passed the night, meeting two Mountain Range in the other parties who occupied the lean-tos maintained by the Ap- North, Katahdin seems to Conveying the Carrier Pigeons to palachian Mountain Club. invite the inspection of all Katahdin's Summit 98 IN THE MAINE WOODS MAINE CELEBRITIES CLIMB To KATAIDIN'S PEAK 99 loyers of mountain scenery and to epitomize in its features the gazing down into the awe-inspiring grandeur of the entire range. Though not as lofty low-hung clouds far be- as some of the Appalachian Mountains, being but a mile high, low. The descent was its extensive table lands, over three miles in length, its precipitous made over the same cliffs and well nigh perpendicular walls, great basins, wonders in trail as the ascent, the themselves, over two thousand feet in depth, and world-famed guides deciding that the knife-edge, more than make up its lack in height and form a Knife Edge would not granite pile nine miles long, unequalled among all the mountains be practicable due lo of the East. All this was explored and talked over. rain and wind and fog. While at the summit a homer pigeon, which had been carried No mishaps were en- to the peak by one of another party was released. We took countered on the trip advantage of it by writing a message to the Associated Press and down outside of Mr. in this novel way attracting the attention of others to the possi- Dorr losing one of his bilities of the mountain. The bird, named Joan, already had a moccasins. Chimney national reputation for long distance flights, and seemed to get Pond Camp was soon the spirit of the occasion, and broke a world's record for time in reached and a liot break- flying when it reached its liomc at Houlton. fast prepared by the The original plans had been to make the descent that night but tardy and missing Mr. all seemed to have become intoxicated with the atinosphere they Flint was waiting. Soon were in 80 disregarding the slowly gathering and threatening the sun came out and clouds from the West, which under any other conditions would the party returned via have told of rain and wind coming, we decided to pass the night the Togue Pond Camps on top, see the sunrise from the summit and then return by the where a dinner and a Knife Edge trail. swim soon made all for- As Maine is the most northeasterly State in the Union, it is the get the tempestuous and first state in the Union to get the morning sun's rays. Katahdin damp night, and here the being the loftiest peak would naturally be the first to get these party spent the night, rays. Imbued with the thought that we would be the first people returning to Millinockel in the United Stales to feel the morning sun beams all elso paled the following noon. into insignificance. We did not see the Of course we had no blankels, foor or shelter but what did il sun rise but we proved Cecil D. Chase Releasing the Carrier Pigeon Joan matter SO long as we were the first kissed by the morning rays. that one may pass the for Her Flight from Mt. Katahdin to Houlton The very resourceful wardens headed by Chief Warden John night on the peak of (Photo by A. J. Brown, Houlton, Me.) Flint, Roy Dudley and Sandy Mullin, went down over the slide the third highest spot and soon reappeared, minus Flint, who had been seen to look east of the Rockies in a hurricane and downpour without experi- more than once at the glowering skies, with food and blankets encing a great amount of hardship. -but no tents. Reports from the Inland Fish and Game Bureau show that the In short order beds had been made by cutting spaces in the past summer people from every State in the Union visited the thick scrub bushes that dot the summit, supper was over and all peak of Katahdin and registered their names in the tube in the to bed to be ready for that sun-rise. monument. Alas "the best laid plans of mice and men aft gang a glee." I shall return shortly for that sun-up and I hope others will do The storm arrived about midnight, the wind howled, the rain likewise. descended in torrents, clouds enfolded us above and below. I will pass over the next four hours. At 4 o'clock Mr. Dudley asserted himself and allowed that the party had better move and AROOSTOOK'S INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITIES that quickly for drier and calmer spots below. We did. Dawn Aroostook has vast areas of timberland, extensive water was just trying to break, but due to rain and clouds which ev- powers, and abundant locations suitable for industrial plants. veloped us, it was hard to see even one another. A rope was Inquiries will receive prompt attention by George E. Wicks, attached - mountain fashion - to the ladies and some of the General Freight Agent, Bangor, Maine. less hardy of the party and we slepped off into seeming space, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LAFAYETTE NATIONAL PARK BAR HARBOR, MAINE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT bodied with it, for the interest of those to whom it will give pleasure in the future and as establishing a link , that they will value ,with the will to share of others which has brought that pleasure to them. I am leaving this morning for Millinocket, * Rolph Q (1425-29) tracem to P.P. baxter to connect with Governor Brewster in a trip up Mount 1921-25 Thunch A Katahdin whos e cohs ervation as a State park he is anxious to accomplish. I return at the end of the week and Eye then W ill write again, after another visit to the island. Believe me Sincerely yours, have Dor K 1888-1961 Cof IL Ralph Seven From: "Charles Jacobi" To: "Ronald Epp" Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 11:40:48 AM Subject: George Dorr and Percival Baxter Hi Ron My name is Charlie Jacobi and I work with Becky and Gail here at Acadia. I wear another hat as a former board member for the Friends of Baxter State Park. Friends of Baxter is a Centennial Partner and I am writing a brief article for their newsletter and FOAs newsletter celebrating both George Dorr and Percival Baxter and their personalities, backgrounds, and conservation legacies. Anyway, I write to ask if I might read through your draft biography in advance of publication and talk with you about Dorr and his relationship to Baxter. I understand Dorr climbed Katahdin (in his 60s!) with Percy on the Brewster expedition in 1925, but what more contact did they have over the years and how did they influence one another? Any light you can shed on this will be appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks Charlie Leave No Trace: Plan Ahead and Prepare; Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces; Dispose of Waste Properly; Leave What You Find; Minimize Campfire Impacts; Respect Wildlife; Be Considerate of Other Visitors. www.Int.org https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=348488&tz=America/New_York&xim=1 2/3 1/20/2016 XFINITY Connect XFINITY Connect eppster2@comcast.net + Font Size - Baxter-Dorr Query From : Ronald Epp Wed, Jan 20, 2016 04:42 PM Subject : Baxter-Dorr Query To : charle jacobi Dear Charlie, Thank you for contacting me about the Dorr-Baxter relationship. You may not recall, but we met a decade ago when Becky arranged for me to give a Ranger Talk back in 2006. I am pleased to hear that you are researching both the Dorr and Baxter "personalities, backgrounds, and legacies." Of course I will share with you the still rough galleys of Creating Acadia National Park: The Biography of George B. Dorr to be published by FOA in early April. Please limit access to this content until the final content is published. Aimee will forward a copy to you. You will find therein that Dorr climbed Katahdin in 1925 with then Governor Ralph Brewster, not Baxter. Using the Index you will see that preserving what Maine North Woods land was supported by Dorr in its earliest expression (see the Frank Guernsey entries), yet I fear you will be disappointed by the attention that I give to their relationship. This was not a matter of my interest in that subject; instead, it reflects what I was able to uncover. Back in 2003 I exchanged emails and letters with Baxter staffers Jean Hoekwate, John E. Neff and Buzz Caverly. I was trying to track down information about the existence of a film made of the Dorr-Brewster ascent reported in the 1926 article by Philip Ricker Story in In the Maine Woods. Tracing the Pathe was unproductive when I learned that the master copy in Paris, France had been destroyed. And SO I welcome fresh eyes looking at this issue. If you do discover that Dorr made another ascent of Katahdin with Baxter, I'd be most interested in a record of where you unearthed this. If I can be of further assistance, please contact me. Feel free to quote https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=348598&z=America/New_York&xim 1/2 1/20/2016 XFINITY Connect my comments from this email or in the rough draft. I don't know your timetable, but if this research is underway still under development I will be on MDI in early April should you wish to meet. Ron Epp https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=348598&tz=America/New_York&xim=1 2/2 DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL - AUGUSTA, M Baxter Says Katahdin Civil Service Must Not Be Despoiled Reform League In Operetta By Lauds Me. Law Interview with Former Gover. not Discloses His Opposition New State Civil Service Law 10 Brewster Congressional "Invaluable Contribution to Bill to Make Katahdin a the State's Welfare" National Park CHECKS SPOILS SYSTEM Says Would Violate Maine Deed of Trust will have the hearty suppt of the National Civil Service League in f'satering that intelligent and sympathetic ad- Criticize 11 bill recently intro- ministration which the new civil service law must have If it is to be curred into the United States Con- effective. according to A letter to the SUCAS by Maine Congressmin Ralph Governor made public today o. Breaster which purposes to have We feel confident that the en- the National Government take Mt. actment of this law will afford you Kktahain from the State of Maine, the opportunity of making an in- former Governor Percival P. Baxter valuable contribution to the state's welfare the letter states. We be- declared in an Interview yesterday that the Katahdin preserve must lieve that the operation of the spotls system in government, which the 1.01 be despolled. Raxter, whose untiring efforts new law will go far to eliminate, has done more than all other influ- arm largely responsible for the ences combined to bring government state taking over the Katahdin m into disrepute among the public. Non III 1933. attacked the Brewster In the League's opinion "there is possibed bill vigorously on the no doubt that the adoption of the soonds that its pastage and an state civil service law will meet with replance by the people of Maine the enthusiastic approval of all citi- would break the Deed of Trust un+ zens of Maine except the few who COFF which the territory was accept. benefitted from politic patronage. cc. and that 11 would commercialize 'From the finding# of the recent which, according to the excellent survey of the state civil Ar: of Acceptance WHS to be for- service conducted by Professor Or- its natural and wild ren C. Formell and published in the Bowdoin College Bulletin, 11 should Governor Baxter said be evident to every citizen in Maine The bill recently introduced into that the lack of sound impartial the United States Congress by Con- PERCIVAL P. BAXTER personnel system has been respon- gressman Raiph O. Brewster seeks sible for much waste of ;tax money purpose to have the through inefficiente and hits great- Government take Mt period Katahdin was ignored until ly hampered the executives and ad- Principals In the Indian scene In the Karaticin from the State of Maine it was bought by ine and given to ministrators earnestly endeavoring Moreover according S R recent the State ns R Trust forever. Many ning at the Cony High School Alumni Ha ing to render faithful service. account from Millinock- people claim that it is the State's The League expresses its gratifi bright: Richard Murphy. Edward Holden, also ad- greatest natural attraction. The cation that the new law rembodies Garside. Back row: Gregory Evans, Ray "the location in this area State Park is only four years old most. of the recommendalions and of great dep cabin hotels simi- and naturally some time is required basic provisions long advocated by in there which have been estah- gradually to complete the project. the National Civil Service Reform the Somerset Shoe Company in ation the Yellowstone and Yose- If the Federal Government will League AS essential to it real merit Skowhegan, closed since the Lewis- discre Tw Park ton-Auburn strike started. The mile keep out of Katahdin I have in- system people of Malne know of my teresting plans for the future that In closing the letter states that Somerset concern also has a plant Idah. emp interest in Katahdin. To AC- The state of Maine should be in Auburn. Its Skowhegan factories press will mean much to Maine que this area it tonk me twenty- The solemn Trust created for grateful to you for having set in normally employ about 523, of which any SIX years of (the hardest work the benefit of the people of this motion a law which, we are confi the C. I. O. claimed 435 were union the opposition of certain State must not be broken. God dent will result in increased efficient pledged. political and business made Katahdin: let not man de- cy and economy and which will pro- Dr groups A's my our great interest spott 11. tect and benefit both the citizen and 11: III this recion. I feel the employe alikes proper in make this explanatory Robert Johnson President of Economy Group/May statement through the medium of 10 Men Fined the National Civil Service Reform the new:papers of our State. League: and Vice-President of Time Cut Works Fund Katahdin Held in Trust Forever Inc., signed the letter on behalf of the League. (Continued from Page One) My fellow citizens should be re- minded of the fact that the gift of After Raid coast on $1,500,000,000 works-relict recom- Di Katalidin to the State 15 under A 'steps,' he cited the Wagner nct: rendation. for VATY cefinite Dried of Trust. which Gambling Den prohibition of company unions. Woodrum, who has been arguing made by both the Deed userf and the Power Happood.' New England C. for economy and against recon- late, Legislative Act accepting it (Laws of I. O. secretary, said the local un- Maine 1933) provides that the area lon which he termed "a sandwich emy hysteria,' said the proper way A that donated was accepted by the State without any meat. was the fourth of approaching a reduction in pub- suni "To be forever held by the said State in Trust for the People of Augusta Police Jimmy Door in a series of moves inspired by the lic expenditures is by having in- mine manufacturers kill off the C. I. O. He enumérated the others as a aividual Items considered by the bomt Maine. A Deed of Trust" is and always to Enter Rooms of Mato appropriations committee. tort police rulei restricting picketing, has been considered sacred and in- Bay at 259 Water St. Sat. Appropriation bills passed by the Th which resulted -in numerous arrests, violate and If I am any judge of House already have been trimmed explr the temper of Maine men and wo- Morning conspiracy charges against C. I. O. more than $100,000,000 under prest- futer leaders, and state supreme court men they will never transfer Katah- dential recommendations he noted. was injunction outlawing the strike. The Virginian asked the heads of Th din to the United States Govern- Senator Laurence J. Walsh (D.- 32 ependent federal establish- nar's ment and thus violate the Trust JUDGE WARNS OTHERS Lewiston) declared that unionism ment to resurvey money require- bonit solemnly entered into by their Gov- is here to stay and advocated R re- ments for the next fiscal year and plane ernor and Legislature. This moun- quest to the Lafollette civil Liber- help Congress cut at least 10 per bor E tain is the property of the People Ten men who were arrested by ties Committee of the federal Sen- cent from their total requests. Off of Maine forever to be held by the Ate to investigate "the way manu- The/week end brought no indi- de L State for their benefit. As donor of Augusta Police early Saturday facturers dd business here. cation of agreement between House 'post this area I wished to do something morning in a raid on R numbling The mass meeting. the usual dis- and Senate leaders over the method Junk that for all time would benefit my tablishment at 269 ter Street tribution of food to strikers, and the of proposed economy. native State, and thus express my appréciation for the honor it con- paid fines ranging uj Lrds to $25 steel-helmeted troopers presence Senate majority leader Robinson Th were the only outward signs of 1a- held to his support of a proposal to Sout ferred upon me. In |planning for and costs of $17.98 who arraigned bor the two cities, make a horizontal cut of 10 per cent one this, over all those years my sole before Judge Enjery O. Beane in With all factories closed yester- in all appropriations. The House holer interest was in the State of Maine, municipal court later in the morn- day. May Nav activity was confined Democratic leader, Representative edge. not in the National Government. to a brief strikers! meeting. Rayburn of Texas, favored legisla- with very definite Deced of /Trust, which letter! the Wagner Gambling Den for by both the Deed Hiroif Hild Lin prohibition of edimphry unions Woodrum. whn has been arguing made Legislative Act accepting 11. (Laws of Power Happened New England C. Maine 1033) provides that the AMA I O. incretiry Lild the Irical on- for menoiny and senior "conn. Inte donated WAS accepted by the State lon which he termed In sandwich omy hysteria, said the proper WRY A "To he forever held hy the and without any ment was the fourth of approaching n reduction in pub- thint Ninte in Trust for the People of Augusta Police Jimmy Door In 11 settes if by the sunk manufacturer kill off the lle expenditures in by having In. tnine, Maine 'A Deed of Trust" LA and always to Enter Rooms of Mato He inumerated the where AA atvidual Items considered by the bomb appropriation committee. LIMI has been considered sidered and In violate, and If I am any judge of Bay at 259 Water St. Sat. police rules plaketing. which resulted attest Appropriation bills passed by the The conspiracy against O. House Already have beall trummed xpln the temper of Maine men and Hill Morning leaders and supremy court more than under Depart fater men they will never transfer Katali- injunction strike dential recommendations, he noted *HA din to the United States Classin mnsit and this violate the Trust Senator Water 11. The Virginian a.krd the heads of The solemnly entered into by their Goy- JUDGE WARNS OTHERS Lewisting declared than 32 independent federal establish- name is here to saw and II'- ment to resurvey money require. womb ernor and Legislature This moun- quest to the Lafellet civil Liber- ments for the next fiscal year and plane tain is the property of the People Lies Commit the (ident sm- hrip Congress cut At least 10 per for of Maine forever to bd held by the Ten men who were arrested by ate to investigate the way manu- cent from their total requests. Off State for their benefit. As donor of Augusta Police early Saturday time Arch I wished to do something facturers do business here The work end brought no Indi- de L morning in n raid on n The more Mirritive the usual dis- cation of agreement between House post that for all time would benefit my native State, and thus express my tablishment at 259 Water Street tribution of food to strikers, and the and mate-leaders over the method Junk paid fines ranging upwards to $25 steel-helmed of proposed economy. appreciation for the honor it con- troopens presence Renate majority leader Robinson Th twind upon me. In planning for were the only outward signis of la- and cixis of $17.98 when arrnigned hold in his support of a proposal to Sout this over all those years my sole Ixir trouble In the cities With all factoties closed yester make a horizontal cut of 10 per cent one merest was in the State of Maine before Judge Emery O. Beane in in! all appropriations. The House holer 1101 in the National Government municipal court later in the morn- day. MAY activity was confined Démocratic leader, Representative "dge" to R brief trikers) mentilize Ash question both of ethir and Inc Rayburn of Texas, favored legisia. with of last Trustee cannot sell or Math Bay, who plended guilty to Meanwhite the O said it was tion in allow the President to im- the otherwise dispose of Trust propétty, allowing gambling premises, feeding 145 families of employes of pound 15 per cent of all appropri- direc nor can the United States Govern- paid the fine of $25 id costs of ment Take by emment domam the $17.08. He told police did not in- property of the Soscrewn State of tend in move back 11 the third- Mame When the logislature of floor rent. which had stripped 1933 passed its Act of Acceptiance clean of its gambling equipment and Governor 10111 J. Braun signed General clecks of cards, n pair of 11 on February 9th of that year diec and IL packet of pool the matter HIIR stittled then and tickets were seized there As Congression Brewster In disposing of the case Judge may not have been aware of they Beane wild, hope this will have Trust provisions HI. the time he III- some effect. not only on this place. induced his bill. I have written and but H few others, Moired in raid also have talked with little recently the place after repeated complaints, replaining it all in him and have Augusta Police gained antinner by Andrea him to withdraw his bill. Immoing A door Four officity, with Katahdin Must Not Be Spoiled Deputy Marshal Lloyd Dickson, coll- durted 111⑈ raid nid carried the re- As to the second MIRHEATION made Pis spondens. to the Poller Hention Brewster dobin where all but four were released on building hotel in the Kit Hall region. It is definitely pro- John Zayar and Relph 1r. McLeon videol both III the Deed of Trust and both plended guilty (i) gambling and 11) the Act of Acceptance that the were lined $.i each and A mutual RITY dountry shall forever be 101L cost bill of $3 84. Elmon Smill, Earl VOLTS natural wild state shall ior Bennett. Arthur Lizotte, Emanuel it's hept sanctuary for wild Cole, Claude Violette and Rapi Mr. and bilds, that no roads or Jusk all pleaded guilty to being pres. for motor vehicles shall here. ent nt 11 gambling ganic and were is consulted therein or flued $5 each 1: these binding pro- Attorney Bernard Donovan, who VISION in the deed of gift did not represented Bay and several of the would III shame to deser other respondents. pleaded for len- chair Main great mountain with tency in behalf of Cleon Smith, a and similar places of amuset man arrested with the others. Don- ovan declared that Smith had no Katahdin should and must al- place to sleep other than the gamb- remain the wild, ling establishment and explained HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES head-by-man region It now is that although Smith had a record is its ENTRY chair. Only small mile long. he was not interested gotd Eleanor Tennant for ten. for mountain climbers should in the gambling game. Smith was his instruction. Eleanor says: in. mowed there, only trails for released after arranging to pay costs often light up 1 CameLbe- travel on foot or on of $3.84. a place where nature Captain Dickson testified that tween games. 1 get a 'life' in where the creatures of when the officers, entered the room energy with a Camel." the Insist hair undisputed domin- there were large sums of money on A' modern civilization with its the table, but that all but A nickel hot dog stands, its radio was cleared off before the officers and 187% encroach an the Maine could reach it. The cards, dice and addemes the time Yet may come baseball tickets were found hidden 1101 only the Katahilin region l'e- In a bed. main undettled by man. The Junior and candidate group Hotel and Sports Not for Katahdin of the Girls' Friendly Society will "I! Maine or the National Gov- meet at St. Barnabast Chapel Tues- wishes to provide resorts day at. 6.30 P. M for Winter and summer sports ample opportunities avail- LOCAL NOTICE where III Maine such AS Cleaning. pressing. repairing Col- Polistic Springs the hills and val- fleet and deliver service. George iris of Central Main the wilds of The Tailor & Co. Audrey L. Good- and Wahington coun- heart. proprietor Tel. 1916-J. his the lakes of Franklin nnd Ox- ford, the rugged shores of Hancock PUBLIC Seance Tonight, Progres- and also nearby in the White sive Spiritualist Church, Julia A. Mountains of New Hampshire, all Barker, Medium beautiful locations, many already equippori with fine hotels eager for more guests Unionists Cheer "To commercialize this magnin- area, 10 desecrate it with Auburn's Mayor JACK OAKIE'S COLLEGE great hotels with their nolsy so- Jack Oakio run$ the "college'' real life. their flaming signs, the Catchy music by Benny Goodman of motor cars and airplanes (Continued from Page One) and Georgit Stoll! Hollywood co- coming and going to break the turers' coursel and federal and state medians! Judy Garland sings! Tues. pears of that great solitude would labor officials. The strikers an- days-8:30 pm E.S.T. (9:30 pm Im nothing less ithan sacrilege. The swered answered affirmatively. E.D.S.T.).7:30 pm C.S.T., 6:30 pm people of Maine, even if it were Before the week-end conference 1.5.T.,5:30pmPiS.T.,WABC-CBS. possible to do so, will/ not permit it. recess, Dr. A, Howard Myers, la- Maine has twenty million acres bor relations board director, said outside of Katahdin where count- further progress toward peace did less hotels and great log cabins' not appear "hopeful" unless manu- can be built. If required, to care facturers joined the conferees. for all the sports Winter and Sum- Manufacturers pointed mer that Maine ever will need, and out. however, that C. O. represen- where the National Government tatives could not 'cl to be em- MEL OTT, big gun of q can establish several National Parks ployes and therefore incipals' in it it very fit to do so the controversy. Coul added that New York Giants. His The Future of Katahdin factory owners were ready "at any cialty-home- "Belie As for myself I have definitely time" to meet a committee of their me," says Mel, "I'll take n retired to private life, and want employes to discuss the problem. C. O. counsel hat off to Camels for mil