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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-16
Charges Conspiracy
and Theft Connection
Several LIQUOR Raids

Springfield, Mass. Aug. 15--John
7. ODonncll of 1Iolyokc. whose store
was raidcd Aug. by Federal pro-
hibition agents testified today before
a United States commissioner that j.
Raymond Daniels OF this city. who is
under arrest awaiting hearing on a
charge Of conspiracy, larceny and
impcrsonating a Federal officer, posed
as a Federal agent in the raid on
O'Donncll's place. Daniels is impli-
Gated in the alleged theft of five bar
rcls of wine seized in SouthwicIs
raid Aug. A. Edward Il. Davis. Fed
cral prohibition agent. who also is
awaiting n hearing on charges Of
conspiracy and larceny in tho South
wick case, conducted the ODonncll
lad.
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FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Edna Mclaughlin and daugh-
ter Pauline of Bangor who are en-
joying an outing at Windermere
We're guests of Mrs. Z. A. Smith
yesterday.
Mrs. George Page. Mrs. Nettie
Whitney and Mrs. Cole of Philadel-
phia have returned from a few days
outing at Lakeside.
The municipal officers have posted
list of voters, both men and Wo-
men for September, in the post Of
fee. All who desire to vote in the
coming election are requested to
make certain that their names are on
this list and correctly written and in
case of commission or mistake must
take the matter up at the town
clerks office.
Miss Hazel McAuley has resumed
her duties at the office of the Amer
lean Woolen Mill after a two weeks
vacation.
Mrs. Alice Pendexter of Philadel-
phia is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Susan Foss of Benton.
Fred Parent is enjoying a two
weeks vacation from his duties at
the +. II. Neal store.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Dostie have
returned from South Harpswell
where they have been passing two
weeks.
Miss Edna Lascelle and Miss Fran
ccs MCGOWAN of New York. who are
enjoying a vacation at China lake,
were calling on friends in town yes
terday.
Miss Emma Tozier have returned
from Portland where he has been
passing a few weeks with relatives.
Mrs. Fred Trip and daughter. "a
die of Western avenue are visiting
relatives in Wilmantic for a few days
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Clark and
Mrs. Porteous have gone to Unity
where they will pass the remainder
Of the week at the Clark cottage.
Mrs. Ono Mayo and Miss Emily
Bradbury have returned from Pitts
field. where they attended the Chris
tian Endeavor school.
Mrs. Roswell Goodridge and daugh-
ter Doris of Canaan were calling on
friends in town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollin c. Clark and
son Williams of Lewiston are at the
home of Mrs. Clark's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs w. i. bradbury.
Mr. and Mrs. George Maxf1eld and
Mrs. Ncsta Warren are enjoying va
cation at Temple Heights.
Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Hall have return
cd from a short stay in Rociland.
The Philathea class will enjoy pic
mic supper at the homo of Mrs c. c.
Smith this evening. Members are to
take the 6 O'Clock car.
Mrs Emma V. Totman Of Augusta
is visiting her sister. Mrs. Augusta
Pratt of High street.
Miss Marjorie Durgin Of Portland
is with her aunt. Mrs. David King.
Rev Father Dulac, who has been
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Marcia. has returned TO Saint
Crouper, Cana ia.
Mrs. Eloisc Anderson Of Augusta
is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Helen Andrews has returned
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HUGE REPUBLICAN GATHERING
Continued from Page Onc)

l. o'clock of beans baked in the
ground under the careful watch Of
cooks whose regulations are as as
surcd as those of the speakers them
selves. The morning also will find
many in attendance. The county
committee viii meet in an informal
manner to discuss the immediate fu-
tIrc. \ large number of the cam
dIlatcs for Office as well Will be on
hand to discuss the situation.
Bands -tNo OF thcm--will leave
Augusta in the morning to provide
music in sufficient quantities to en-
terrain crowd Of the l>rgcst pos
siblc size. At noon. as before stated
viii come the free dinner with beans
as the PRINCIPAL dish. Other articles
viii complete a menu, the desira bill
ity Of which has been ascertained at
other rallies on the same grounds.
Arrangements have been made to
have tho dinner served from near the
hotel in an orderly and expeditions
manner.
gEsta to Island Park from the mid
die of the morning as often as is
necessary to accommodate the
throng. AutOists Will secure parking
facilities on the island by taking the
right hand road at the island end of
the bridge. There Will be guides to
direct the traffic at necessary points.
The county committee has received
word from oil parts of the state that
delegates are already on the road or
WlIl start their way TO Island Park at
nm carly hour in the morning. And
IT VIII take more than a lot of rain,
if by any chance we have rain. TO
kccp us from reaching the Park
Was the report Of ore Republican.
there You have il. Beans by the
millions. people by the thousands
ana Republican speakers to interpret
the conditions OF the day TO the peo-
ne from whom the authority Of gov
eminent Is derived.
ISLAND PARK TODAY AT NOON.
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TO TELL COURSE
Continued from Page One)

upon enforcement of the law" and
said he trusted that inspection
forces would exert themselves to the
utmost in order to be able to pass
upon safe equipment"
Leaders of the striking railroad
unions now in Washington indicated
their disposition to await the new
peace efforts Of their associates, but
made public their letter rejecting
President Harding's final proposals
for a compromise settlement Of the
strike. Through B. NJ. Jewell, their
chairman, they also issued a state
ment contending that the railroad
response to the proposals had been
declination. The letter. in addition
to declaring the presidents proposals
"impra cticable." also asserted that
the strikers would not return to work
unless assured Of unimpaired senior
ity status.
A protracted session of the cabinet
and visits to the White House by
senators preceded the announcement
that the president intended to take
the country and congress into his
confidence through message. The
issuance of the correspondence on
safety conditions of railroad equip
ment also followed a conference at
the executive offices, where Chairman
McChord and Commissioner Aitchi-
son, and Chairman Hooper of the
Railroad Labor Board, met with the
president. 1t was the presidents in
tentiOn high official said. to in =
corporate in his message the facts as
he had learned them in the indus
trial situation during weeks of con-
ference and consideration with the
men most intimately concerned.
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elm ton

A number OF Clinton people will
attend Tho Republican meeting at Is
land Park today. Among them are
Hon. Ira \, WItham and sons, Roger
ana Wallace. Irving l.. Written, l.. A.
Weber. Fred Hatch. Frank Trask,
ferlcy l.. Cotton and w. j. Dixon.
y. G. Abbott ana \. Y. Worthing
OF West Bcnton were business WISH
tors in town Tuesday.
John G. Gerry of Portland was a
dinner guest Tuesday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving +. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Omar Gerald and
daughter. Barbara have returned
from Portland where they have been
for a two weeks vacation at the
home OF Mrs. Gcralds parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Libby.
Mr. and Mrs Walter w. Wiley
and their guests. Mr.. and Mrs. Eo-
land Wiley Miss Frances Wiley and
Leon Perault OF Haverhill, Mass,
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ADEQUATE LAWS
Continued from Page One)

the event of settlement of the en-
tire national coal controversy.
Coal operators. Secretary Hoover
stated. were breaking away from the
voluntary fair price agreements, eX-
cept in some districts in Virginia and
West Virginia, and Congress. he de
clared, must act to check advancing
changes and at the same time author
ize the continuance of the federal dis
tribution machinery now functioning
by volunteer services which could not
continue indefinitely.
Mr.. Hoover indicated that about a
weeks study of the situation and the
effect of the Cleveland agreement on
production would be required before
the necessary legislation could be
framed. Attorney General Daughcrty
declared that several plans were al
ready under consideration to combat
coal rrofiteering and that careful study
would be given to the proposed legis-
lation.
Continuance of the federal dstrbu-
ton machinery would be necessary,
Mr.. Hoover asserted, and especially
to meet the anthracite situation and
provide for the requirements of the
northwest section before winter sets
in. AS soon as anthracite was avail
able. he declared, distribution of hard
! coal would be supervised by the fed
oral organization along the lines now
| in practice for the movement of btu
minous.
| Price control by means of preferen-
! ton ALLEGATION Of coal cars vas only
| possible, according to Federal Fuel
Distributor Spencer in districts where
| there was less than 100 per cent. car
supply. Where there were plenty of
cars, he asserted. operators could OBJ
/ tain transportation at whatever prices
they might charge for coal, despite the
| federal emergency organization.
Greater use Of the number one prior
ity classification of the interstate
! commerce commissions service order
number %, it was declared would be
made by the central coal distribution
committee to fight fuel charges in OK
cess of the Hoover prices. This class
! ification gives the first priority to
J shipments specially designated by the
commission and would enable, in dis
! tricts where a shortage of cars exist
| ed. the giving CT Withholding of trans
portation facilities to operators as
they adhere or break away from the
! Hoover price agreements.
| Competitive bidding by railroads and
public utilities for fuel. according to
reports to the central committee, has
| n cturbed tho nrreOd price levels nnd
the carriers We're asked today by Mr..
! Spencer to make no offers for coal at
prices above the Hoover levels.
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Took No Food During
2O-Day Imprisonment
Mcbride Near COLLAPSE

Grand Haven. Mich Aug. 15.-Mok-
ing good his threat to refuse food dur
ing his 20-day Incarceration in tho
county jail, which he declared was il
legal. Arthur Mcbride of Duluth COM
pletcd his term today. His condition
was 50 serious however. that Sheriff
Fortnoy. upon advice Of physicians. &c
clncd to release him and wired his
father. samuel Mcbride of Lansing. TO
come and take charge Of him
Mcbride has failed rapidly in
strength during the last IS hours and
is unable to walk. Upon arrival Of
his father he probably will be removed
TO hospital.
Mcbride was sentenced en- vaGran-
cy charge.
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Rail Head Differs

Chicago. Aug. 15.-By A. P)-Hale
Holden, president of the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy Railroad, as
serted tonight that he was sure mo-
tive power on most of the important
railroads of the country had shown
distinct and substantial improvement
for the past several weeks. He made
the statement when informed that
Chairman McChord of the Interstate
Commerce Commission had informed
President Harding that motive power
on many roads was deteriorating and
asserted the commission based its as
sertion on July reports when condi-
tions were at their worst.
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ROLLING STOCK
Continued from Page One)

drawals Of motive power from ser
vice.
The president responded that "the
growing menace to maintain trans
portation" had been called to his at
tention and nothing could be done
except ito insist upon full enforce
ment of the law. The correspondence
as given out by Chairman McChord
follows:
Dear Mr.. President:
In the administration and enforce
ment of the locomotive inspection and
related safety appliance acts of con-
cress, the commission has observed
with concern the progressive deter
ioration of motive power upon certain
of the important carriers of the
country since July !, 1922, and during
the present strike. The effect of de-
ferrcd repairs is cumulative and be-
comes increasingly felt as time goes
on. The acts which we are called
upon to administer leave little dis
erection with the commission s 10
enforcement when violations come
to light. In the continuance of our
enforcement of the law we are taking
steps and will be compelled to con-
tinue TO proceed in manner which
must bring about serious Withdraw
ais Of motive power from service
Certain violations Of the acts we re
port TO the attorney general Tor APP
propriate legal action. With a con-
tinuance of existing conditions these
will be increa singly frequent.
interest in tho MAJ
ter we felt you should be advised OF
the facts.
Faithfully yours.
&C. c. McCHORD,
Chairman"
"My Dear Chairman McChord:
al have YOURS of even date in which
You call to my attention the pro-
crcssive deterioration of motive pow
or upon some of the important rail-
roads lines of the country as the
outGrowth of the prevailing strike.
This growing menace to maintained
TRANSFORMATION has been called to my
attention unofficially in various ways.
Under all circumstances, | know OF
nothing to he done except to insist
upon the full enforcement of the law.
1t is natural thing under circum-
stances which exist at the present
moment to waive the exactions in cir
cumstances which exist at the pres
ent moment to waive the exactions in
behalf Of safety in seeking to main
tain transportation. In my judgment
il is better to have the service dlmln-
ished rather than attempt TN move
ment Of trains on which safety Is not
assured so far as compliance with the
law may provide. | trust that No'.
inspection forces will exert faer'
selves to the utmost in order 10 pc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-16

from Detroit where she has been Wis
iting relatives.
Arthur Andrews has returned to his
home in Ashland after visiting at the
| home Of Mr.. ind Mrs. ". G. circuit.
Mrs. Bertha Hart has returned to
her home in Detroit after being the
guest Of Mrs. Walter Andrews.
NYE'S CORNER-W. d. Sargent of
Skowhegan was in this place Sunday,
calling on friends.
Mrs. Hawley Harrison and son AL
ton, who have been visiting her sis
, ter. Mrs Bert Currier. the pass week.
have returned to their home in Port
land.
Mrs. Ester Horne has gone to Port
land for a few days on business
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Scribner and
Mr.. and Mrs. Orlando McKechnie, all
Of Waterville. We're callers at the
, home Of A. A. Horne Sunday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Henderson and
MIR. and Mrs. Pearley Lachance
motored to Emden pond and North
New Portland. making several calls
on friends in Norridgewock and
North Arson.
The Nye's Corner Sunday school
will hold an ice cream, candy and
cake sale at the schoolhouse Satur-
day afternoon and evening, Aug. Goth,
In the evening a program Of instru-
mental and vocal music and readings
will be given. A cordial invitation is
extended to all to attend who are in
terested in the work that this Sunday
school is doing for the community.
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Assist
Nature
back
normal
action
Take
Beechann'S
II ,
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Mansir for few weeks, returned
Sunday to her home in Manchester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Macdonald of
Boston arc passing a two weeks va
cation at the home of j. w. Docken-
Gorff.
Hermaine Dufrane of Augusta is
the guest of Miss Mildred Stewart.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Hanly, Mrs.
Annie Hanly and son, Frederick,
We're visitors Wednesday in Gardiner
and Whitefield
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House Ad.iourns on
First Day in Respect
to Dead COngressnen

Washington, Aug. 15-Rcturninc
10 work today after an essence of six
weeks. tho house immediately ad-
Joarnod out of respect to Represent
atlNcs PaGCctt, Tenn. Kinkaid of
Nebraska and Senator Grove of
pennsylvania, who died during re-
cess.
reference to the nations industrial
troubles was made in the opcning
prayer by the Rev. J. Shcra Mont
AomorT. hte chaplain, who asked the
Lord to direct our president to I'M
VOL the way that VIC shall go"
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Proposal for Special
Redlscount Rate on
Agricultural PAPER

washington. Aug. l3-Esta blish-
ment OF a special rediscount rate Of
!" u per cent on agricultural paper
Is under consideration by the Federal
reserve board, officials said today.
The proposal has been laid before
the Federal Reserve Banks. it was
explained and action by the board is
BEING withheld pending their replies.
although officials indicated, the sur-
gestion was not meeting with favor
generally.
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cipate that in a comp aratively few
days that supplement contracts with
groups of operators and individual
operating in this will be executed
with the majority of the operators
whose mines are now on strike.
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Williams College
Gets Over Million

Now York, Aug. 15-An estate ~
80 5000 Of which over s1.oa6.o2y
goes to Williams College, as rcsjdr.
"iN l"Sa'c" was learned today vhcN
~" APPRAISED was, filed by tho New
"Ih stat" tax commission. Mr..
Hlo'son at the time Of his death n
~" was counsel for manv largo
.oI pofa'1nns. Tho two trust funds
r'' 70 ms adopted daughter. Marc-
cry Leo Adams, amount to $500. 900.
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The Secret of Good Health

When Nature requires assistance, she
will not be slow in conveying to you
an intimation of the fact. Decline of
energy, inability to sleep well, head
ache, biliousness, constipation, gen
eral sluggishness of mind and body and
any sign of digestive unrest" should
impel you to seek the aid Of a reliable
medicine without delay. There is no
better-no surer-no safer-than this
proven remedy.
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Ask Congressional
Probe n. E. Cotton Industry

Washington, Aug. 15.-Congrcssion
al investigation of labor conditions in
the cotton industry in New England
was called for in a resolution intro
duced today by Representative Malo-
ncy, Republican. Massachusetts.
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will motor to Belfast today where
they will attend the Belfast fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Chick of
Maiden, Mass. are guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Fred Gerald.
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able to pass upon safe Equipment. be-
cause the official sanction of the gov
eminent will remove all questions of
dispute.
Very truly yours,
WARREN G. HARDING"
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Mrs. Edna Mclaughlin and daugh-
joyng an outing at Windermere
We're guests of Mrs. Z. A. Smith
yesterday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-14
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

cling the pond might not help toward
this, but it would certainly give the
impression in court tomorrow that
Inspector Birch was handling the
case with zeal.
He was feeling well-satisfied with
himself. therefore, as he walked to
the pond, where his men were wait.
ing for him, and quite in the mood
for a little pleasant talk with Mr..
Dillingham; and his friend, Mr.. Bever-
ley. He gave them a cheerful Good
afternoon" and added with a smile,
Coming to help us?"
'I wish you luck. But L don't
think you'll find much al the pond.
It's rather out Of the way. isn't it.
for anybody running away?"
That's just what I told Mr.. Cay
ley, when he called my attention to
the pond. However. we shan't do any
harm by looking. It's the unexpected
that's the most likely in this sort Of
case"
You're quite right, Inspector. Well,
we mustn't keep you. Good after.
noon" and Antony smiled pleasantly
at aim
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-14
BIZ NORA KAY

What brings girls into the Juvenile
court?
Is 1t the influence of public dance
halls and the moving pictures2
Neither one of these" declared
Miss Clara Burnside, police woman.
1T is the lack of influence on the part
of the girls plants. In themselves,
the public dance halls are well man
aged and carefully supervised The
picture shows cannot be said to have
an evil influence. But it is the use
which girls make of picture shows as
an excuse to get away from home at
night and the practice of going to
dances without their parents knowl-
edge and both Of these things are the
result of the lack of control which
present-day parents have over both
boys and girls. If a girl is never al
lowed to start going where she pleases
she won't carry it to the extent that
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-14
VOTES Of WOMEN
MAY DETERMINE
} SENATE NOMINEE
Postwar Feelings Large In
fluence in Mississippi State
Primary.
By United Netos

By United Netos
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE post
war feelings Of the women-folks vot-
ing for the frst time in a Mississippi
primary. Tuesday, viii very largely
determine who is to succeed Senator
John Sharp Williams in the upper
branch OF Congress.
Mississippi's women voters, expected
to number around 10000. have three
choices in the senatorial primaries
Former Senator James X. Vardaman
Of Jackson; Former Congressman
Hubert Stephens of New Albany. and
Miss Belle Kearney OF Flora, a promi-
nent suffragist worker.
Vardaman was opposed in the last
election by Pat Harrison-and de-
feated for reelection by Harrison,
through the influence of Woodrow
Wilson, who wrote at least one letter
TO Democrats in Mississippi. declaring
Vardaman to be Enthusiastically"
Stephens, who resigned from Con
gress, was a Wilson supporter.
Miss Kearney Is one Of the most
brilliant and best known political fig
ures among the women in the state.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-14
JuUenile Delinquency Blamed
ON Parents BY Police Woman

the court has to be called upon to
handle her.
''It seems to me that the parents
these days are very Indifferent to
what their children are doing. Take
the matter of automobiles, for ex-
ample. Any number of boys in all the
high schools are permitted to use the
family automobile to take them back
and forth from school and not many
of them can resist the temptation Of
picking up a girl or another couple
and taking a little joy ride. And these
joy rides are infinitely worse in their
results than any public dance hall.
There is a law that prohibits girls
who are under Is from attending pub
lie dances. though I admit it looks
sometimes as if all the girls in In
diana were born exactly 10 years ago.
But we need law forbidding any boy
under Is to drive motor car, if we
are to put an end to what, in my
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-14
NEW EXCUSE FOR
BIGAMY GIVEN
Man Says Love for Children
Cause for Desertion and
Second Marriage.

A unique excuse for bigamy was
given Detective Fosati by John
Young, alias Jack Riley. when he was
arrested at the home Of his first wife,
Agnes Showers Young, of 22l w.
Maryland St
According to Young, it was his love
Of children that caused him to leave
his first wife, who had none, and,
without securing a divorce, marry Mrs.
Rosie Williamson, mother OF five
children from , to 16 years old.
The first marriage took place in
April, the second in June. Wife No.
2, the mother of the children, said
Young was an excellent father and
had been in the habit Of turning over
his entire pay envelope to her each
week
When arrested, however. he was
spending Sunday visiting his first wife,
and his second wife learned Of his
previous marriage