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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
Rival Counsel in Clos
ing Arguments
Scathing Denuncia-
ton of Defendant
Daughter of Mrs.
Gron Blamed for
Family TrOu b ! e,
Gron's Attorney AS
sertS

Portland. Nc. Dec. 11-Hearing on
The divorce libel brought by Made
In. Ellen Gron. of Portland, against
Nl,ls Gron. of New York, Danish
dIp,omat. closed in superior court at
t,c o'clock today, Judc Lauren M.
s,nborn roscrvlng decision. The
,ase opened December ?.
The court explained that the ver-
dirt would he delayed in justice to
,1e importance OF the case and the
necessity for reading the voluminous
Exhibits. Judge Sanborn said he ex-
=. r,od 10 make his findings public
within Two weeks.
IN his argument for the defense,
r.ank a. Motey, of Lewiston. took
n. the question of Mr. Gron's al
hyed non support Of his wife and
said his client had turned over $780,
geo 10 her from 1912 to 1920, during
a period in which she alleges she
pad his personal accounts.
Mrs. Grons letters showed that
Mis-. Gron felt she could not live
without her husband. account to Mr..
Morcy. The daughter is at the
bottom Of the destruction of Mr..
Cron's family life" he declared. re-
ferring 70 Mrs. Emma Louise Bou-
,,r
Mrs Gron was living the best
pllt ~ her life when she was with
lcr husband" he asserted, land she
now secs the heights from which she
dopped into tho ashes of her FORM
I. existence"
"Thc father stands here without
ANYTHING against him. and pleads
that tho child the one object OF his
lo,c, be gwen into his custody. His
purpose IN life is to care for this
thild. SO that the boys soul will be
SVed and he can enjoy eternal life,
lo concluded.
lo-cph T.. 4. Connolly. attorney for
Ms g. on. made a spirited attack on
Tie defendant III which he said:
"Niels Gron. Danish yeoman,
.os Re was brought into marriage
with tho lihellant in a strange way.
Ii came into it with his eyes wide
ol en- and he could see his bread and
butter ahead OF him.
II only goes to show that you
cannot make silk purse out or a
sov's ear. despite education. This
man IL contemplate cad, and no
prayers from Bishop Lloyd or half
baked ministers can make him other
wiec
Even in this court room he has
Combed back his hair continually SO
that he might appear presentaoie
before all these women.
since August. 1920, he has sent
h hoy se5. and millions Of kisses.
His record in this case will live
long after he is forgotten. regardless
Of what success he may achieve with
Po,cntia. This case IL his outstand-
ing LIE work It Is not only a cause
for divorce, but also for beating q
man until he begs for mercy"
To his counsel. Frank A. Morey OF
Lewiston. in which he accused mis-
wife, Madeline Masters Gron. OF De
ing "a criminal OF the most danger
Gus character" a woman who TOT
five years lived among tho loosest
a. the world" and who claimed to De
sculptress ''in order to open to her-
Continued on Page CCo'. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
Fine and Jail for
Doctor in Death from
Illegal Operation

Houlton, Me-, Dec. 11-Dr. John
T. billing, the aged Easton physi-
clan. pleaded guilty to manslaughter
in the supreme court today for caus-
ing the death. Of Mrs. winona Oak
Of Caribou by an illegal operation
last May. He was sentenced to pay
D fine of $1,000 and serve two months
in county Jail here. He paid the
fine and was committed in execut.. n
uf the sentence. The charge Of MUIR
der for which he was indicted last
week was changed to manslaughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
Stenographer Loses
In Suit Against
Mississippi Governor

Oxford, Miss Dec. II (By A. P.)-
A verdict for the defendant was re-
turned at COS tonight in the suit for
100000 damages Instituted by Miss
Frances Birkhead, stenographer.
against Governor Lee NJ. Russell. bas-
cd on charges of seduction and other
allegations.
The verdict merely saying. owe.
the jury, find for the defendant" was
returned just twenty eight minutes
after the case was submitted to the
jury at $40 p. IN.
PENDANT was in the court room. Only
the judge and a few court attaches
and newspaper men were on hand
when the jury reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
PASSPORT Boy
Rescued from River

Calais, Nc, Dec. 11-Waving a
lanern as his motorboat sank under
MN near Crocker's Island tonight,
Jerome Woods, Of Eastport, was
rescued when the ice cold water had
reached his neck. William T. Mac
William and Charles Greenlaw, a boy,
broke the thin ice from shore with
a rowboat and saved Woods. The
latter was on his way from Eastport
to Calais. when his boat struck a
rock and started to founder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
Planes Searching
In Mexico for
Missing u. S. Airmen

Noeales. Ariz.. Dec. 11-Three
United States Lirplanes crossed the
Mexican border today in the search
for Colonel Francis Marshall and
Lieut.. c. l.. Weber, missing avia-
tors, according to reports brought
back to the flying field here tonight.
Ten airplanes in command of Capt.
Erwin have left Nogales to pcne-
trate into Mexico. Permission was
obtained from Mexican officials for
the planes to cross the border.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
Confirm Personnel
Of Coal Commission

Washington. Dec. determination
of members of the United States Coal
Commission, the fact-finding body
authorized by Congress and appoint
ed recently by President Harding,
were confirmed today by the Senate,
giving the commission official status
after some weeks delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
Girl Killed on


Bangor. Me-. Dec. 11.-Grace Aus
tin, a pupil of the high school in
Wytopitlock. Aroostook County, was
instantly killed today while crossing
the Canadian Pacific track, being
struck by special train, and thrown
Is feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
AT BANGOR

Bangor. Me. Dec. lin the mun~
icipal election today. the Republicans
reelected Mayor Albert R. Day, the
vote being: Day 3,073; Patrick j.
Byrnes: Democrat, s,o59. Day'A
plurality, 1,014.
The Republicans carried Wards 5.
4. S. and 6. complete. and elected
their candidate for alderman in Ward
Z. thus giving them good working
majority in both branches of the city
council.
The water district proposition was
beaten, 3,446 to 1884.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
THE WEATHER
RAIN OR SNOW

North New England: Rain or snow
and warmer Tuesday; Wednesday
fair and much colder.
South New England: Rain and
warmer Tuesday; Wednesday fair
and much colder.
East New York: Rain Tuesday,
warmer in south portion, much
colder Tuesday night; Wednesday
talr and much colder, cold wave in
north and west portions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
Drowned When
Breaks Through
Air Hole in Ice

Lowell. Me-, Dec. 11-Herbsrt r.
Adams. proprietor Of sporting camps
on Lake KezAr, was drowned last
night when he broke throu h an air
hole In the Ice. His body was re-
covered today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
Boston Forecast

forecast Tor Boston and vicinity:
Tuesday rain and warmer; Wednes-
day fair and much colder; fresh to
srtong southeast and south shifting
to west and northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
At Westbrook

Westbrook. Me-. Dec. 11-Mayor
John Lawrensen, Republican, was
reelected mayor for a third term to-
day over his Democratic opponent,
A;mon N. Warehouse. by greatly
reduced plurality. The vote was
1874 to 1878 against 1906 to 72S
last year. The Republicans elected
nine of the IS aldermen and their
candidates for city clerk and school
committee. The Democrats had only
two representatives in the alderman
lac board last year and doubled the
number by carrying Ward three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12
Mclean, DEMOCRAT, ELECTED !,
MAYOR AUGUSTA; REPUBLICANS
Retain CONTROL CITY COUNCIL

Augusta Attorney Runs Ahead of Ticket
Many Split Ballots in Normally Republican
Wards - Republicans Re-elect Mayor and
Control City Council at Bangor Water
District Proposition is Defeated, 1866 to
1754-Westbrook Republicans also Return
Mayor and Have Majority Aldermen and
COuncilmen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-12

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Evening star., 1922-08-24
All Lines in Seattle Area
Fully Maintain July Pace
BY PAUL c. HEDRICk.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SEATTLE. August ,2f.--Soaking
rains have at last dissipated danger
of forest fires in the Washington and
Oregon forests to large extent, and
the logging camps in the upper
reaches of the Cascade and Olympic
mountains are beginning at last to
operate at something like full ca
pacity.
Workers sent to the cities and
towns when logging operations of
necessity were out off almost entire
ly have been summoned back to
work again. With the certainty that
northwestern lumber mills will be
working throughout the fall and
winter at loo per cent of capacity,
and with all the men possible en-
ployed. the loggerS are bending every
energy toward getting out full sup
ply of logs.
All lines of retail trade have held
up remarkably well so far this month
in this section. fully maintaining the
July pace, which was 10 per cent In
excess of the business done last year.
have suffered from slow delivery of
goods because of the railroad strike.
There is a desire manifested on all
sides to buy extensively for winter
and spring delivery as soon as labor
troubles are out of the way.
Money rates are easy and merchants
have no difficulty in obtaining proper:
credit Accommodations. Local markets
are overstocked with green corn,
melons and soft fruits, greatly to the
benefit of consumers.
Evening star., 1922-08-24
BY PHIL 2. HANNA.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DETROIT. August 24.-Automobile
companies are pressing tire manufac-
turers for heavy and frequent ship
ments Tire prices are low and auto
mobile production is near the highest
figures of output ever attained in
lucal factories.
Commission men are predicting high
Apple prices this fall as d result OF
the present shipping situation in
western Michigan. Railroads have
notified shippers that carload lots VIII
be accepted at shippers risk only, ana
many Chicago fruit buying houses
have suspended buying operations: AS
! result growers are letting thelr
drops rot on the ground rather than
take chances of shipping. with tne
beach and grape crops almost READY
Tor market the situation VIII become
&ven more serious unless the ralI-
loads restore usual transportation
tervice.
/; Building is active, with resultant
GOOD demand for lumber. structural
steel. hardware and other ouilolns
materials Additional workers were
added this week to the industrlai pay
coils and automobile plants continue
60 operate close to capacity
Evening star., 1922-08-24
RAIL BONDS HELD
BEST OF THE LIST

NEW YORK. August 24-The con-
certed advance of railway bonds was
checked today. although prices in this
group, with the exception of several
of the speculative numbers. held
around their highest levels. Atten-
ton was drawn more to The New
York city traction securities all of
which rose at least fractionally. and
in one or two instances to their best
prices of the year.
The market generally was irregu-
lar.
The volume of business in liberty
bonds dropped off and the quotations
in this section were slightly below
Wednesdays finals. Uncertainty re-
garding the disposition of the Soldier
bonus matter continued the dampen-
ing influence on United States gov
ernment bonds.
In the foreign government group
United Kingdom 5lss of 1922 and 1929
were reactionary. while French is
sues held their ground fairly well
in the face of new low figures for
both French and German exchange.
Queensland Is struck new high. CO.
pcnhaGen aks and Montevideo Is were
higher, while Mexican As were soft
New Highs In Rails.
Few new high records were made
among the railroad mortgages The
strength of Northern Pacific securi-
ties was in sympathy with the rise in
Northern Pacific stock today. The
general IS went to a new high and
the refunding 5s also gained substan-
TALLY.
Norfolk and Western convertible IS
went up point and so did the Atchi-
son convertible 4S.
Inland Great Northern SIS and ad-
justments both got to- their highest
since their issue. Canadian Pacific
debenture As and Greenby debentures
advanced also Among the speculative
issues, there were recessions in such
bonds as the Missouri. Kansas and
Texas issues. the Seaboard Air Line
group and the Frisco bonds.
Action Elsewhere.
Chile Copper IS again led the metal
bonds. Marine 6s dropped sharply
nearly points, then rallied, making
UP a part of the early loss.
The features of the greater New
York fractions were Third Avenue
adjustments. which rose to their best
price for 1922; the Interborough re.
funding 5s, up over a point; Manhat-
tan As. around 6S. and the Inter.
borough Metropolitan 4ias. Improved
earnings have been the chief factor
behind the recent strength of the
traction securities
Evening star., 1922-08-24
Commodity Reports
From Various Sections
Dry Goods.

CHICAGO. August "a (SpeciaD.-
f1uencing buying in dry goods field.
Purchases are not particularly brisk.
but any large demand would deplete
stock and replacements would be
slow and difficult because of eastern
cotton mills strike.
NEW ORLEANS. August "a (Spe-
ciaD.-Retail merchants throughout
this section are stocking heavily to
meet demand that will be made upon
their shelves when cotton crop is
marketed.
PITTSBURGH, August - Especially.
Grocery and provisions trade has
shown extreme irregularity the last
week. This is true also of other lines
and is attributed to unemployment in
mining districts. For the same rea-
son collections are irregular.
Live Stock.
FORT WORTH. August "a Especially.
Cattle receipts in Fort Worth yards
so far this year are far in excess of
sales for a corresponding period Of
1921. despite present low prices. Many
cattle are being forced on market to
pay debts of long standing.
Non-Ferrous Metals.
NEW YORK. August "a (Special)-
The splendid statistical position of
lead and continued demand which is
expected to improve still further are
counted on to maintain volume of
trading in spite of recent increase to
so cents per pound in New York and
SO per pound in East St. Louis, an
nounced by American Smelling and
Refining.
Canned Goods.
CHICAGO, August "a (SpeciaD.-
Fancy canned fruits are bringing
high prices in this market and are
selling readily. 1t is believed pres
ent price levels in these goods will be
maintained.
Textiles.
LAWRENCE, Mass, August "a
(SpeciaD.--It is believed by many
here that Pacific Mills offer to nav
old rate of wages to employees on and
after October 1 will be accepted
promptly by most of the workers who
have been on strike against 20 per
Evening star., 1922-08-24
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. August 24-There
was renewed realizing on scattered
liouidation in the cotton market at
the opening .oday. owing TO slightly
easter cables. the weakness of foreign
srchange rates and continued uncer-
tainty over the labor outlook. First
nrices were barely steady at Il decline
~ 70 to 81 points. and active months
soon showed net losses Of 30 to 50
noints. with December selling off to
81 al. No improvement was reported
in southwestern weather conditions.
however, while numerous reports of
deteriorating crop prospects contin-
mad to reach here and the market rail-
lied 10 or 12 points from the lowest
after, the early selling orders had
Futures opened barely steady: oc-
tober,. 52.45; December, 22.35; Janu-
sry.s 22.z0; March, 22.25; May. 22.2o.
LIVERPOOL. August 24,-Cotton
spot moderate business: prices steady.
Good middling. 1903: fully middling,
1855: middlinf. 1913: low middling.
1898; good ordinary, 12.48: ordinary.
11.Ss. Sales, 1000 bales, including
(. SEQ American. Receipts, 1000 bales,
,includins 100 American. Futures
closed barely steady. August. 1900;
october, 1853: December, 12.47; Janu-
ary,. 1241: March. 1888; May. 1923;
July; 1912.
Evening star., 1922-08-24
TRADING ON CURB
WAS MORE ACTIVE

NEW YORK, August 24.-Trading
was active on the curb exchange to-
day, with the principal interest CEN
tered in mining and Industrial is
sues.
Oil shares were irregular. with
about an even division between ad-
vances and declines. Indiana Pipe
Line was the prominent feature OF
the Standard Oil group. while Stand
ard Oil Of Kentucky. new stock. cross
ed par for the first time. The rise
kept on until the price reached !0l.
point higher, but subsequently more
than lost it's gain. Cities Service is
sues were firm, with the preferred q
half point higher and the bankers
shares and common stock holding
around their Wednesdays fnal.
Among the independent oils New York
Oil was down rather sharply. New
England Fuel Oil was off a point and
Salt Creek Consolidated nearly
point. Simms Petroleum and Fens-
land were In demand at somewhat
better prices.
Public Service preferred led the
miscellaneous issues. advancing to a
new high in response to the latest
earning figures. which were regarded
as very favorable.
Radio Higher.
lSSucS again were III dStiSS
demand. the common making new
high for the present movement.
This rise followed the announce
ment that orders had been received
from the United Fruit and Tropical
Radio companies for five radio sta
tions with a sending radius of more
than 1000 miles each.
Dubilier Radio and Condenser pre-
ferred declared today an initial divi-
dend of 81 share
Department Store shares were firm
without much change.
Motors More Quiet.
The transfer of Moon Motor to the
stock exchange caused slackening
of activity in the motor group. Stutz
was fairly active around 23. while
WHY'S Corporation first preferred was
very weak. getting down at one time
2R points.
Timken Roller Bearings for the
first time sold below it's subscription
price. But around 29A it met with
support and rallied on a large turn
over. An initial quarterly dividend of
IS cents was announced for this stock.
In the low-priced mining issues.
Hollinger Gold Mines selling ex-
dividend of per cent, was fraction
higher and there was a fair demand
for Hecla Mining, independence Lead
and National Tin.
Evening star., 1922-08-24
AUTO FACTORIES ARE PRESSING
;. TIRE MAKERS FOR SHIPMENTS
Production Is Reported Now Near High
est Figures of Output Ever Attained
=. in Detroit Plants--Elsewhere.

sas board Of agriculture, is being
flooded with complaints against con-
ditions. ,using as basis the figures
recently issued at Washington show
ing that the purchasing power of the
farmer is only 72 per cent. as COM
pared with 1877 per cent for other Ia
borers.
Particular complaint is made
against the prices of farm machinery
and transportation and farm labor
costs.
Wholesale and retail trade con-
tinues below normal in this section as
a result of fuel shortage and the rail
strike, and the decrease in railroad
and mining centers is. increasing as
the funds OF those out of employment
run low. Hopes for increasing busi-
ness are brighter. however, as the
men returned to work following set
tlement Of the coal strike in the dis
trict including Missouri. Kansas. Ok
lahoma and Arkansas on the basis OF
the Cleveland agreement,
Evening star., 1922-08-24
WOOL TRADING SLACK.
Boston Market Quotations Are
Nominally Unclaimed.

BOSTON. August "a (SpeciaD. The
demand for medium woods has re-
suited in a sitter attitude on the part
of some holders in the Summer street
market. although quotations are
nominally unchanged.
Trading was slack today and there
is little indication that it will speed
up before Labor day. Holders of
bonded woods are becoming restive
apd are withdrawing considerable
poundage from bond because Of the
expense involved in insurance and
other charges. The North Carolina
wool pools returned an average of
slightly over 80 cents pound to
growers for the current clip. The
Yakima (Wash.) clip, amounting
TO nearly two million pounds. has
been sold at an average of per cent.
or double the price obtained last
year.
Evening star., 1922-08-24
BALTIMORE GETS PLANT.

BALTIMORE, August e4.-The !ars-
est metal-polish works in this coun-
try is to be located here by the Solar
inc. Company, which will move from
chicago 10 Baltimore. The company's
ofscers have purchased. site on the
baltimore and Ohio. where it will
erect an initial unit one-story steel
nd concrete 1o0-by-150-foot building
to be equipped for a daily production
Of 10000 cans Of polish.
Evening star., 1922-08-24
Washington Stock EXCHANGE

Washington Gas 5s-$l 600 At al $500 at
Capital Traction 5s-sl 900 at esq, 81 900
At 9sla, $1,000 at 9Sd, 81 600 at eSI., $1,OOO
At 9sh.
Potomac Electric cons. 5s-$1 OOO At e5k,
1000 at 95l7. $1,000 at 90E. $1,000 at e5I,
81 90 At 95E.
Potomac Electric g. m. ref. 7s-sl0o At
1851. $lOO at 1881.
Capital Traction-1O At 10sa 4 at 1OSE
National Bank of washington-4 at 1876
IAnston Monotype-8 at 80
MerKenthaler LINOTYPE at 154. 10 at l54
10 at l54. 10 at 154. 10 at 1a5. 10 at l53.
AFTER CALI.
Washington Railway and Electric ISL 900
at Is. 81 900 at rs. $1,000 at 70. 81 600 at 75.
anston Monotype~1O at SO, 5 at so.
Money-Can loans 5a6 per cent
Evening star., 1922-08-24
NO EXCHANGE HOLIDAY.

The board Of governors Of the New
York Stock Exchange voted to keep
the exchange open for trading as
usual on Saturday, September Q, the
last business day before Labor Day.
If9vas pointed out that during the
last twenty years the exchange has
been closed but six times on the sat.
urday before Labor day. three oS
these instances occurring during the
war period when trading was sxcsp-
fdonaily .heavy.
Evening star., 1922-08-24
DRY GOODS SLOW.
Buyers and Sellers Equally Firm
in Attitudes.

NEW YORK. August "a (SpeciaD.-
Buyers and sellers were equally firm
in their attitudes in the cotton goods
market today, the purchasers 1ndi-
eating strong opposition to any ad-
vances and the mills being equally
firm in declining to consider bids
shade under current quotations. AS
a result little trading was reported
and prices remained about Unchanged
for the standard print cloth construc-
tons.
Sheetings were a trife higher for
some constructions and fair amount
of business was recorded in drills.
twills and pajama checks. Sateens
were in demand. but tire fabrics were
quiet
Raw silk was firm at slightly ad :
vanced prices, but some shading was
in evidence.
Evening star., 1922-08-24
LONDON Rank STATEMENT.

LONDON, August 24.-The weekly
statement of the Bank Of England
shows the following changes: Total
reserve increased fS17,00O.; circula-
ton decreased fS0s.000; bullion in
creased 1854: other securities de-
creased f3.S55,000; other deposits de-
creased f6.091.0O0; public deposits in
creased E4.2s9.000; notes reserve in
creased fs20,000: government securi-
ties increased f1,224. 900. The proper
ton Of the banks reserve to liability
this week is 1903 per cent: last week
it was I'LL per cent. Rate of dis
count, 8 per cent.
Evening star., 1922-08-24
p.p1s Rank STATEMENT.

PARIS. August 2{.-The week1N
.tatement of the Bank of France
shows the following changes: Gold in
hand Increased .s66.ooo francs. silver
in hand Increased $1,000 francs. notes
srancs treasury deposits decreased
an AKA. 900 francs. general deposits de-:
creased 11s.1so.oo0 francs. bills dis
.aunted decreased 54.504.0o0 francs,
advances decreased 37.6o7.00o francs.
The state repaid the bank 2oo,ooo'ooo
francs.
Evening star., 1922-08-24
SHOE s ALEs UP SIS PER CENT.

ATLANTA. Ga, August 2l-Joseph
clisby. Of Macon, Ga, president of the
southeastern, Shoe Retailers Asso-
ciatioin., following investigations OF
sales conditions oyer-sthe southeast.
saws that in the last three months
sales nave been 30 to s5 per cent
greater than In the same period in
1871: In. money volume the increase
In & to.s per cent higher. -