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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
SUPERIOR COURT
State VS.. Graves Is
Heard Tuesday
Wayne Stase-0river, Indicted for
Rape Of 1o-Year.O!d Daughter,
Before the Court - Arguments in
Case viii Be Concluded This
Mornjno

The Hrst criminal case to be tried
at this term Of the kennebec superior
court. that OF State rs. Clinton l.
Graves of Wayne. indicted for rape
Of his 10-year odd daughter. Emily
Graves, was before the court Tuesday.
An the evidence was introduced dur
ing the day and counsel for defense
began his argument The case VIII
probably go to the jury shortly be-
fore noon today. County Attorney
Walter Sanborn appears for the State
and E. E. Peacock Of Waterviile is
counsel for the respondent
Graves divorced wife. whose name
is now Mrs. Bertha Gurley. lives IN
Kingheld, and it is the contention OF
the defense that the case is frame
I'd By the divorced wife against her
former husband. In the divorce case
tie husband was the libe!ant The
maiden name of the wife was Camp.
bell. She has been married thrice.
Percy N. Brown, first sc.ectman OF
Wayne, is complainant. Mr.. Graves
has two children, Emily and Erlon
Graves, who is Is years old, These
children have lived with the father
for FIVE years. They are now in a
home in Gardiner and are attending
public and Sunday school there.
There was a large attendance OF
citizens Of Wayne at the hearing
Tuesday.
At the opening Of the days session
the following new jurors came in and
were sworn in: George F. Carter.
Halloweil; George l. Mckinney. Gar
diner; B. II. Johnson. Hallowell and
Daniel S. Young. Augusta The case
was tried before a drawn jury made
up of the following: Foreman. E. H.
Penniman, Winthrop: Fred J. Brann.
Farmingdale: G. H. Caldwell. Chel-
sea: Edwin p. Dill. Gardiner; Frank
S. Garland. Oakland: Arthur Getchell.
Winslow: Fred Neal Halloween:
George F. Carter. Hallowell; George
L. Mckinney. Gardiner: B. II. John
son, Hallowell; II. T. Norton, Wins
low: r. c. Riley, Winthrop.
County Attorney Walter n. San
born outlined to the jury the differ
ence between the trial Of civil cases
and the trial Of criminal cases. He
then outlined the facts in the case be-
fore the court az the State expected
to prove them.
The FIRST witness IN the case was
Emily Graves, 10 year old, daughter
of the respondent. She testified that
she is now going to school in Gardi-
ner She had lived at Wayne with
her father. her brother. Earlon. IL
years Of age, and her aun. and uncle
She attended the Sunday school at
the Baptist church and she attended
the day school. Witness testified
that she knows what 1t is to tell the
truth and ten . lie. She testified az
to improper acts committed by her
father. which she said covered 4 Pc
Rod of two years. She said she had
tried several times to speak TO bsr
brother. Earlon. but her father would
put his hand over her mouth.
Upon cross-examination. Emily
Graves testified that her father had
upon occasions corrected Earlon
when he plagued his sister. and that
Earlon had said he would like 70
knock his father 30 far he would.
never come back. Earion and she
had both stated they would rather
live with their mother. who 10 now
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

Members IF the AbraEi Cicb are
Urged 70 - present sr the club
rcons this wednesday evening IS
Prof Daniel c. S-anEooi. i,E-uc-
tor IN International Law at Eowioiu
College. viii give ct informal tslE
I, should be understood tia. TIE al
fai- Is strictly informal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
Willard M. Cneasv

. Willard II. Greasy. a well known
resident Of Manchester. passed away
Tuesday morning in the Bath City
hospital, after an illness Of preuno-
MA He had been employed for the
past year and half at the Texas
plant in that city. The funeral serv-
ices will be held from his late home
in Manchester on Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
CHINA

Mrs Irving Harrington Of So
China passed a few days las: vi'
with her mother, Mrs. Chars x.
gerald.
B. Harold Gates of Eas. Tisa
boro was a business caller ts-s $
Grday.
Mrs. Ora Worth passsd :ta g
Friday with friends in Eas. Yasa
boro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

TIE following patients we're at'
naittad 70 the Augusta General hos.
pi;ai cn TUESDAY fo- Surgical treat.
msnr: Fred Tacre Of winthrop: Mas
ter James z Murphy Of Augustz
Harry Lone ot Eate-vi,ie and Arthu,
Williams CT Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

A a Soule. agent for the bort
automobiles. received three car loads
Of the machines Wednesday and they
were unlosde1 at "the Pit" The
automobiles we're al taken from TIE
railroad cars Tuesday. Il Is though.
that this is the largest single ship
nent Of automobiles that has ever
been received inthe city. The cars
are pat Of ,-ainload that came
into Boston last week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

NJ. and NEz Oscar J. Hyscn q
Sullivan arrived in the city MONDAY
Afternoon 20 pass several days as TIE
guest G. Mr.. Eyson's brother. D. L
Fyscm, a. his home On Coly street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

NJ. ard Nrs James Da&geet Of
Wa.ervs!le announcss The engage
r.ent q their czugn,er. Ress-s Nay
% this city 70 Carroll Ernest Pyer
If this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

F1ae-a1 ss-vicas for tss late Mrs
Eta Walker ~iil b hsl6 AZ tie home
o. her sis-er, Miss Carrie Fisher. Il
ere West River read. z. o-ciock tbs
Wednesday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

~,s cr.ur.y commissioners Ted
their regular session for The trans
s-.ioa Of business On Tuesday a. she
coarI house
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

Mrs. Henry Cooper b passing ses-
eral days n Bostnc- as the guest q
ber mother and bfv<heYs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

Dance at Union hall THURSDAY
evening. Jan. %. Cloutiers orches-
ira, Come and hear the latestd auce
hits Mrs. Harvey at the piano.
jan-Td3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

yrs William kcG.ay Of DamAris-
Gotta vas a caller n tie city Tues
Cay On business HaffesA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

Car C Jones ce Wategvi,ie Vas a
caller Tuesday at the court house &c
legal matters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

Novelty Dance Wednesday night,
Library hall. Gardiner. WEIGHS Nov
city Orchestra in all new music.
ian27-23
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
IN 5 Grain Tablets
AND POWDER FORM

regia compound especially prepared for
the safe, speedy ard certain correction
Of dan ge,oGs stomach AGILITY. II q ,aes
only Ia the form o. ive grain tablets
and powder n sealed biQe pacEag es.
Do not confuse with commercial mag
nessa- milk of r1agnesiz Or citrate q
nAgnesiA Look Tor the word BISC-
RA.F ard ee: .he fenui.e from
DRUGGISTS EVERY WEERE.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

In their rival meetings held every :
day afternoon for one hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Orett Hussey Of yaseAlbceo
n the city Tuesday On na0ers "a
business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
| Feel
bl lacc

Some mental disorders, periods o.
depression, etc, are definite rezc-
tons from imperfect or sluggish
action Of tie digesriv. organs. In
these cases, / or 2 doses Of IF"
Atwood's Medicine VIII dispel tie
gloom ami -estore N act!ve, hope.
ful mental coadit;on, By removing
the cause Headache powders and
unreliable coaics ray giTe tempo
rary Keller. out the safe, na:ua. pro-
cesses that hi. weN-known remedy
set in Ic.ion can have no tarmfu!
effect.
. It Is Eel; t. keep a generous Sup
by onnar5. no to take smallcosesreE-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at Manchester Grange hall
tonight ianesd,ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
NOTICE

At recent meeting of the physicians
Of Augusta the following fee table was
adopted TO take effect Feb. 1st, 1879:
Cffsce fee NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SsW to 500
Day visits radius mile from p. o. $40
Each additional patient in family. $40
Night visits from p. II to A. "a. LOO
Visits in country beyond mile limit
and Up to miles. extra per mile 3 81
Consultation fee. mile limit. s. %
Sefohcates .-..-..---..... N-N 10 - U.
Urine analysis. chemical. s. %
laaCc u! eSSlHSE -...s...s.-. wv 10 $5Us
Ordinary labor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS %
Consultation .................S5.f9 to SO %
Assistant physician .........E.T to so %
Phone call where information is
given " 81 m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28
KENT'S HILL

The Ciionian. the boys league or
ganized In the town school. held it's first
public meeting Friday afternoon. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-28

al2r!y. This win I'm.
prove your general
condition, enable you
to work better, and
give a fuller enjoyment
of life. There is No
cheaper health insur-
ance. Buy a large bottle
today, 60 teaspoonful
doses for 50 cents.
Il. F.". Medicine Co,
Portland, Maine.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
PEACE TREATY
 lSBL0CKEDBY ,+ . t N. DEMOCRATS A,tth ~ AA'AV VA AA - N

WASHINGTON, Jan 03o (by Associ- ated Press) ).-The unofficial and bi- partisan negotiations on proposed res ervations to the treaty of peace, par ticipated in by leading members of both parties in the senate, came to a sudden end today when the Demo cratic senators, failing to obtain a compromise on Article 10 of the League of Nations covenant, walked out of the conference.
 ! It was announced that the Demo- cratic, senators would seek some other method of obtaining a ratifica- tion of the treaty.
 The final break came when Senator Lodge refused to accept reserva- tion to Article 10 drafted by former President Taft, and presented by the Democratic senators.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
ADMIRAL K0LCHAK ESCAPES FROM B0LSHEVIkI AND ISN0W ~
 IN HIDING IN MANCHURIA

LONDON, Jan 30 (by Associated ss).-According to advices re: ceived by the war department, the diff. faculties of supply probably have stopped the advance of the Bolsheviki along the Trans-Siberian railway west of Irkutsk. Detchments are reported to have reached the Chinese frontier southeast of Blisk.
 Revolt in Eastern Siberia
 According to wireless dispatch from Moscow, the anti -Bolshevik forces have been compelled to evacu- ate Qerbent, on the west coast of the Caspian>sea.
 The peasants of Eastern Siberia have revolted and occupied the gold fields in the vicinity of Nikolaevsk. koIchak Escapes
 HONOLULU, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press).-Kolchak is reported to have escaped from the Bolsheviki and to be in hiding in Manchuria, according to a Tokio dispatch to a Japanese news paper here, the Nippi Jiji
 The revolution which occurred at Irkutsk, and which busted the Kolchak government, has transferred the gov ernmental powers to the Bolsheviki, it is reported. >..
 Explanation Demanded
 PARIS, Jan. 30 (by Associated
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30

Press).- Temps says that Premier Millerand has wired to General Jules Janin, commanding the Czech forces in Siberia, demanding an explanation of his action in handing over Admiral Kolchak to the revolutionaries. The wire demanded that he take steps to effect the immediate release of the anti-Bolshevik leader.
 Peace on West Front
 COPENHAGEN, Jan. 30 (by Assocl- ated Press).-A Reval dispatch says that a treaty of peace has been signed between Esthonia and the Russian soviet government.
 A dispatch from Helsingfors says that Letvia will sign a peace treaty with the Russian soviet within a few days.
 Yudenitch Under Arrest
 LONDON, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press).-A Reyal dispatch says that General Yudenitch has been arrested by order of the Finnish commanding general
 Boisheviki Ousted from Odessa
 VIENNA, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press).-It is reported that the Ukrainians have captured Odessa from the BOlsheviki
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
FARMERS ARE
 SAID TO BE
 DISSATISFIED

@ WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (by Associ- ated Press).-James Blakeslee, fourth assistant postmaster general, yester- day told the senate postal committee that decreased production, with con- sequent increased prices, was coming next year, on account of the dissatis- faction of farmers.
 NIT. Blakslee said that more than forty thousand answers received to two hundred thousand questionnaires sent to farmers indicated disquieting conditions portentious of disastrous consequences.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
TANKER SINKS AND SAILORS
 ARE MISSING

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press) The American tanker Miel- ero en route from Matanzas, Cuba, for Philadelphia, broke in two and sank at sea. One boat, containing the chief officer and seventeen men, has been picked up. Another boat, with the captain and twenty-two men, is miss ing
 The steamship Ozette rescued the boat.
 The Cuban Distilling Company was the owner of the Mielero. She carried 16,000,000 gallons of molasses in bulk
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
DRAWING OF 2. JURY WEARS
 COMPLETION

AONTESANO, Wash, Jan. 30 (by Associated ress).-Eight jurors had been temporarily passed in the Cen tralia murder trial, for which eleven F alleged I. w. w. members are on trial here, when court adjourned last evening
 The prevalence of influenza has not interfered so far with the selection of jurors, but it may if the epidemic does not abate.
 It is said that the order to leave all Weapons outside the court room, which affected only the attorney for the defense, Vanderveer, was not di- rected at his habit of carrying weap- ons.
 Eleven tentative jurors had been SC! lected at noon today. These are all subject to peremptory challenge.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
SAYSL.W.W.A ARE
 NOT ADVOCATES OF VIOLENCE

TACOMA, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press) Edgar Snyder, formerly Pro- gressive candidate for United States senator, and now federal mediator in the department of labor, testified yes terday in the trial of thirty-seven al- leged "wobblies" here that he had found nothing destructive in |. w. w. literature. He said he had interviewed hundreds of members of that organ ization and had never found one who advocated violence.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
SHEABELIEVES RAILWAYS WILL
 REDUCE WAGES

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 (by Associ- ated Press) ).-Timothy Shea, acting president of the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Bremen and Enginemen, at the annual meeting of the National Civic Association here today, directly charged that certain railroads" were planning to reduce wages when they returned to private control. He de- nounced the Cummings bill and joined with Samuel GOmpers in his attack on compulsory arbitration.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
REPUBLICANS
 OF NEW JERSEY
 AREF0R WOOD

TRENTON, N. J., Jan. 30 (by Asso. ciated Press).-Republican State Chairman Stokes has wired to General Leonard Wood that strong sentiment favoring his candidacy for the presi- dency developed at joint conference of the state committeeman and county chairmen. He saids "The applause showed that a large majority of the conference was for you"
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
SENAT0RSWILL
 PR0BECHARCE
 MADE BY SIMS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (by Associ- ated Press) Admiral Sims has writ affairs requesting that Secretary of the Navy Daniels be asked to submit de- tailed report of the condition of the navy at the time when the United States entered the war
 The committee has decided to- in vestigate the charges of Admiral Sims, that the country was not pre- pared to enter the war, 1t was an nounced.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
WILL. ERECT
 BIG DAM ON ! SNAKE RIVER

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (by Associ ated Press).-Secretary of the Interior Lane has approved a tentative con- tract between the government and the canal companies interested in utiliz- ing the waters of Snake river, Idaho. It is proposed to construct high dam across the Snake at American Falls, creating one of the largest reservoirs in the country.
 The town of American Falls is to be moved to higher land.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
EVEN VI WILLING TO TRY CHAIR
 ATLEAST ONCE

OSSINING, N. Y, Jan. 30 (by Asso- ciated Press) No one appeared to claim the body of Gordon Hamby, the young murderer electrocuted here yes terday, and the mystery which sur rounds his parentage was buried with him.
 Hamby smiled when the straps were Adjusted, and as he left for the death chamber he cried, Goodbye, fellows. I always like to try everything once"
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
 IS AFFECTED BY SLUMP
 IN FOREIGN EXCHANGE

LONDON, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press) British newspapers say that the slump in British exchange indi- oates chaos, and that grave crisis threatens to halt international trade.
 Some editors suggest the calling of an international conference of bankers to solve the problem.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
VERDICT IS RENDERED
 BUT NOT MADE PUBLIC
 IN CAPT. DIFFERS CASE

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press)-The court martial of Captain Detzer, charged with cruelty to Ameri- can military prisoners in France, was concluded at Governors Island yesteF day. The officers comprising the court agreed upon verdict in five minutes, but it will not be announced until it has been reviewed by the war depart ment. @
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
BRITISH STEAMSHIP IS REPORTED LOST
 WITH ENTIRE CREW

SEATTLE, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press) ).-Private and unconfrmed ca bles received here state that the Brit ish steamship Brisbane was lost with all hands off Shanghai a week ago.
 Captain E. E. Mcclellan of Seattle was in command of the ship.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
OPEN SHOP IS FAVORED BY
 <. B0SSTAIL0RS

ATLANTIC CITY, Jan 30 (by Asse ciated Press) The National Associa tion of Merchant Tailors, in session here yesterday, declared for the open shop, ito free the industry from the dictates of the labor unions." The convention pledged it's members not to sign agreements with the unions of journeymen. It is announced that the union tailors have called strike fo1 March 15.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS
 ARE OUT FOR HOOVER

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 30 (by Asso- ciated Press).-Petitions are being circulated here to place the name of Herbert Hoover on the presidential primary ballot as a Democrat.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS
 ARE FELT AT VERA CRUZ

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 30 (by Associ- ated Press).-According to reports reaching here, earthquake shocks were felt at Vera Cruz, and Chalchi- comula, state of Pueblo, last evening"
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
MAYOR OF WENATCHEE
 TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR

SEATTLE, Jan. 30 (by Associated
 Press ).-John A. Gellatly, mayor of Wenatchee for four terms, and a mem Der of the last legislative assembly, today announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
SEATTLE'S SHIPPING
 GREATLY INCREASES

SEATTLE, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press).-The port warden reports that Seattle's 1919 water-borne trade to- tailed over two million dollars daily, and that most of the trade was car ried by American ships.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
JURY HAS BEEN SELECTED
 IN CASE OF NEWBERRY

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Jan 30 (by Associated Press).-A tentative jury had been selected in the case of Unit ed States Senator Newberry and 123 others, on trial here for election frauds.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
SELF-MADf MANAGER OF
 RAILROAD DIES TODAY

DENVER, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press HI. U. Nudge, who rose from water boy to general manager of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad, died here today.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
CANADIAN LUMBER TO
 INCREASE IN PRICE

WINNIPEG, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press).-The Western Retail Lumber. mems Association is holding it's annual convention in this city. Spea today's session said that lumber prices were likely to go higher, and would not recede for some time.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
Reaches Out to Pacific
JIMMY WILDE KNOCKS OUT
 PUCILIST FROM. ST. PAUL

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 30 (by Associ- ated Press).- Jimmy Wilde, the~ En- glish fyweight champion, knocked out Mike Ertle of St. Paul in the third round of scheduled ten-round bout here last night Wilde had the ad- vantage throughout the contest.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
DUPONT PULP PLANT
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

WINNIPEG, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press) Fire last night destroyed portion of the Dupont pulp plant, en- tailing loss of S200,O00.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
REV0LT OF EASTERN SIBERIAN PEASANTS
ENTERPRISE WILL BE EINAUGURATED
 TO FILL A MOST PRESSING NEED

PORT ANGELES Wash, Jan 30 (by Associated miiondolar fortnight which be producing Zeebach in the enter
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
ANYDEA7HS FROM FLU IN
 GREAT CITY

EVERETT, Wash, Jan. 30 (by Asso ciated Press) The schools at Mon roe have been closed on account o1 an epidemic of influenza in a mild form. There have been no deaths from the disease. :.
 Deaths Increase at Metropolis
 NEW YORK, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press) Deaths from influenza and pneumonia continue to increase. The number of new cases is decreasing.
 Many Die from scourae ..
 CHICAGO, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press) s).-Infuenza cases are decreas ing in this city Sixty-eight persons died yesterday from this disease and eighty-two have died within the past twenty-four hours from pneumonia.
 The health department reports that the number of new influenza cases in the last twenty-four hours has dropped to 1,469, just over half the high mark of the present epidemic. Four hun dred and thirteen new cases of pneu monia were reported yesterday, the highest number yet reported in any twenty-four-hou period. . \
 Reaches Out to Pacific
 HONOLULU, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press) ).-Three deaths occurred here yesterday from influenza, making to tai of twelve deaths from this disease this year. Sixty-four cases have been reported.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press).-The pound sterling touched S349A today.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-01-30
ISP0SSBLET0 ' GET IN TOUCH
 WITH PLANETS

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 (by Associated Press) ).-Dr.. Charles P. Steinmetz, an inventor, says wireless communication with Mars is not improbable. He says Mars could be reached by consolidat- ing all the electric power in the coun try into one great sending station. |
 No Life on Mars
 WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (by Associ- ated Press).-Dr. c. B. Abbott, direc- tor of the Smithsonian Institute astro- physical laboratory, says that if mes sages are being received from some other planet it is probably Venus.
 Mars, he says, is too cold to support life, and has practically no atmos- phere, according to the observations of experts.