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The Washington times., 1923-02-24
PUT AND CALL Quiz BEGUN
BY N. Y. STOCK EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Feb. ga ques-
fionnaire seeking information as to
practices Of members with regard
to the issuance OF privileges puts and
calls) or the Endorsement OF such
privileges issued by firms not mem.
bers OF the exchanges, was mailed
yesterday to all members Of the
New York stock exchange.
While exchange officials declined
to discuss the letter. it was generalIy
accepted that the action was IN line
with the policy Of close supervision
OF members. Handling of puts and
calls is banned from the exchange
floor.
The Washington times., 1923-02-24
COMBINED FARM
BILL IS.PLAN
Of HOUSE
Banking Committee Starts on
Capper, Strong, and Lenroot-
Anderson Measures.
By A. o. HAYWARD.
International News Service.

A split in President Harding's
Cabinet over rural credits leg1sla'
ton was being poulticed today by
the House Committee on Banking
and Currency.
Secretary of Agriculture wallace
and Secretary of Commerce Hoover
favor the Lenroot-Anderson bill.
Secretary Mellon Is opposed to 1t.
Other Republicans favor the Capperf
bill.
Today the committee started con.
solidating the Lenroot-Anderson bill,
the Capper bill, and the Strong farm
land bank bill into one general agri-
cultural relief measure. 1t is ex-
pected to pass the House not later
than Tuesday.
The Capper bill is designed to en-
courage by Government authority
the organization of private corpora
tons operated for the profit of their
stockholders and supervised By the
Comptroller of Currency to afford
credit facilities to ranchers and
farmers employed In raising live
stock.
Forced by Farm Bloc.
The Anderson-Lenroot bill provides
credits for the farmer between the
longtime mortgage credit and the
@hort-time commercial credit cover
ing the farmers turnover period,
which varies from six months to
three years.
The Strong farm land bank bill
makes permanent an organization
system for the farm land banks in.
creases their Ioaning maximum from
$4,000 to $4,000, or a possible $25,-
900 in special cases, and otherwise
extends their facilities and benefits.
Acceptance by the committee of
the Anderson-Lenroot bill was forced
by the House farm bloc, backed by
Secretaries Wallace and Hoover.
In yielding to the pressure the
House Banking and Currency Com
mittee declined to accept the Ander-
sonIenroot bill as it passed the Sen
ate, but took the bill as originally
drafted by the joint agricultural in
vestigating committee.
Speedy Passage Expected.
This original bill was approved by
Secretary Mellon and the Treasury
experts. 1t was changed in many
important respects by the Senate.
These changes Secretary Mellon held
TO have been unwise, and he con-
demned the Senate bill as "unsound
in policy and dangerous.
Chairman McFadden, of the House
Committee, and House Republican
Leader Mondell today said it was .he
purpose of the committee to so COM
bine the farmer bills as to make the
legislation Acceptable to the agricul-
*ural interests.
Other legislation before the House
will be set aside to facilitate speedy
passage of the farmer legislation
when it is presented from the COM
mitfee,
The Washington times., 1923-02-24
Haynes STARTS
To DRY Up
OHIO
Commissioners viii Hold School
For enforcement Officers
In Midwest.

Federal Prohibition Commissioners
Roy A. Haynes tonight will leave
Washington to carry the message
of law enforcement to Ohio.
He Is scheduled to reiterate his
criticism of men in high public of
fees who are setting bad example
for the nation by fragrant violations
of the VoIstead law.
Major Haynes will be accompanied
by E. C. Yellowley. chief of general
agents, and b. w. Andrews, rep
resenting the legal division Of the
prohibition unit.
The dry chief is to deliver six adj
dresses in Columbus, the State capt.
tai. On Tuesday afternoon he will
place startling facts on the prohi-
bition issue before the Ohio legis-
lature.
One feature of the trip win be a
speech in exective session at a
school for enforcement officers in
the office OF State Director Russell.
In this conference he is to set be-
fore the agents new features of the
dry law program, and will urge
them to go after the ''men higher
up" in the close1y-organized Ohio
bootleg ring. Special attention will
be paid to the matter Of co-opera-
ton of the part OF railroads in stop
ping supplies Of struggled liquor
from Southern. seaports, camoun-
aged IN lumber and vegetable ship
nef1ts.
The first. address by Major
Haynes will be at noon on Mon
day, to meeting of directors and
divisional chiefs OF Ohio, Indiana,
Michigan and Kentucky, and fifty
general agents.
On Monday and Tuesday nights,
the commissioners message will be
conference. who are taking an
active interest in prohibition in
Ohio.
The Washington times., 1923-02-24
Award Pretty Nurse
$4,000 For One
Stolen Kiss
international News Service.

CHICAGO, Febs 24.-Twenty
thousand dollars for kiss!
This, it was reported was the
decision of jury which will be
read in superior court today in
the case of Miss Mathiide Benk-
hardt, former nurse at a hos
pital, against Dr. Justin L.
Mitchell. She asked $4,000
damages alleging the doctor at
tempted to attack her while they
were in a nursery of the hos
pital.
The jury reached the verdict
last night after an hours de-
liberation.
Miss Benkhardt told the jury
she did not bring the suit for
the money itself but because she
knew Mitchell was "debaucher
of women"
DR.. Mitchell denied Miss Benk-
hardt's charges.
The Washington times., 1923-02-24

TOU0y.
Athletic Carnival-City Club, p. m.
Meeting-Art Section Of the Twentieth
Century Club. 1447 Irving street north
Lecture-Olivia Rosetti Agresti., "The
International Institute of Agriculture as
a Link in World Organization, before
the National Club of the American AS
ISOLATION of University Women, 1884 I
street northwest, 8 80 p. m.
Supper--Art and Archaeology League,
Art Central Club. 1106 Connecticut
avenue, 8 D. m.
Conference--Under the auspices of the
Farlner-Labor Party, the League for In
dustTial Democracy and Socialist Party.
Marlca Cafeteria. 719 Thirteenth street
northwest. p. m.
Meetings-Chfldren.s Dramatic Club;
Practical Course in Public Speaking and
Physical EXERCISES for Women and Girls,
Thomson Community Center, Twelfth
and L. streets northwest, s p. m.
Meetings--Argyle Athletic Club; Parry
Athletic Club: Hobart Athletic Club, 8
D. M: Children's Play Groups, 1880
p. M; Dancing, 7:3O p. M, Johnson
Powell Community Center. Hiatt place
and Lamont street northwest
Washington Railroad Square
Club, Northeast Masonic Temple. night.
Meeting--Ladies' Auxiliary, National
Capital Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Pythian Temple, night.
n Play--"The Road to Yesterday" Gem
trail High School auditorium, night
The Washington times., 1923-02-24
SCHOOLS ORDERED TO
CONSERVE COAL SUPPLY

Frank W. Ballou, Superintendent
II Schools, has issued an order de.
signed to keep as low as possible the
deficiency appropriation for fuel, gas
and electric light and power for the
current year.
Superintendent Ballou has ordered
fires to be banked as early as posi-
BILE in the afternoon, no more than
ten days supply Of coal in bunkers
at one time and the use Of gas and
electricity to be reduced to minimum.
The Washington times., 1923-02-24

Fire Of unknown origin caused
the total destruction early yester-
day morning Of the bowling estab-
nshment of Mrs. Lulah NJ. Burns,
at Gaithersburg, this county. The
building and equipment were valued
at about $4,000 and were insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
.DR. THOMPSON UNDER
$4,000 BONDS IN
AUTO ACCIDENT CASE

DR.. Herbert r. Thompson Of Ban
gor, formerly connected with the
State Department of Health. who
operated tho automobile which
struck William Chamberlain on Riv-
erside Drive on the morning of
Tuesday. Sept. IL. was arraigned in
municipal court yesterday morning
before Judge Cony on a warrant
charging reckless operation of q mo-
tor vehicle. The case was continued
from day to day, to give County At
torney Sanborn, who at the present
time is occupied with the criminal
docket at the September term of
the superior court, an opportunity
to appear for the State. DR.. Thomp-
son was released on furnishing $4,000
bonds.
The case is the result Of the very
unfortunate accident in which Mr..
Chamberlain, who was "A years old,
suffered such injuries that he had
been receiving treatment at the Au-
gusta General hospital for the past
week. The aged man died Monday
afternoon, and it was reported from
the hospital that death was directly
due to complications of pneumonia,
which developed after his admission
for treatment Of the injuries receiv-
ed when DR.. Thompson's automobile
struck him.
Louis jacques Of the north end
of the city was arraigned at the ses-
sion OF the court Tuesday morning
on charge of being a common
brawleE Jacques entered a plea of
not guilty to- the charge. but after
hearing the testimony of several wit
nesses. Judge Cony found him guilty
and pronounced sentence of so days
in Jail. which was suspended during
Jacques continued good behavior.
Mrs. Mary Cloutier. who lives in
| the tenement above that occupied by
Mr.. Jacques family. testified to va
rious occasions on which the re-
spondent had disturbed the neigh
borhood and become abusive and
vile in his language to her and 9Th
ers. Her testimony was Corrobor-
ated by several neighbors, and
Jacques took the stand in his own
defense. Judge Cony decided the
man was guilty of the count against
him and handed him n strong bit
of advice to keep out of similar diff
ficulties in the future. at the time
he pronounced sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
Salvation Army Corps
Presenting Series OF
Concerts for Jap Relief

About $50 is needed by the local
Salvation Army corps to fill out Au-
gusta's quota of $3.50 for the Sal
walton Army Japanese relief fund.
Ensign Lawrence and his famlly
have been working hard to raise
this money without having TO ap-
peal to the people of Augusta for
donations and they have succeeoeu
quite we'll so far.
Last Thursday night they gave
concert at Salvation Army hall, at
took part and played many fine num-
bers both in group and solo work.
rat this time .,rout $40 was raised
On SaturdG-~ Kettles were placed on
Water streets and about S24 was
raised in that way. On Monday
evening the Lawrence family went
to Togus where they gave a concert
along lines similar to the one in this
city. Here through contributions
further sum of $32 was realized for
tie fund.
The Lawrence family will go to
Winthrop on Friday night to give
concert at the town hall. This has
been contributed to thems by the
selectmen of the town and admis-
sion to the concert will be by ticket.
Ensign Lawrence is endeavoring
to complete the Augusta total as
soon as possible as the Boston Head
quarters de: res the money at the
earliest possible moment 50 that 1t
may be sent to the relief of the Jap
anese and also to help in replacing
the equipment valued art S5,000.000
which the Salvation Army lost
through the recent typhoons and
earthquakes in Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
Knocked Down by
Horse, DR.. McDavid
Is Slightly Injured

AS he stepped down from the curb
on Cony street to cross Willow street,
Tuesday afternoon, DR.. William Nc
David was struck by the head of a
spirited horse ridden by Harlow
Howard and knocked to the pave
ment. The horse tripped over the
doctor and Mr.. Howard at once dis
mounted and picked the unconscious
man up and accompanied him to the
Augusta General hospital. DIR. Nc
David was treated by DR.. Sanborn
and al examination disclosed that no
bones were broken and that he had
suffered no more serious injuries
than a cut on the right side of his
face and bruised knuclxles on the
right hand.
Because of his age, DR.. McDavid
having celebrated his s1st birthday
last March. he experienced some
nervous shock from the accident and
it was considered best that he remain
in the hospital over last night. but it
was believed that he could be dis
charged today and would suffer no
serious affects from the accident.
Mr. Howard is the proprietor of the
livery stable in the rear of the City
hall and has n number of saddle
horses and ponies. The horse which
he was riding was quite spirited and
was acting up" little as he made
the turn off Cony street onto Willow
on his way TO the stable. Mr.. Howard
saw DR.. McDavid step down to cross
and as the doctor evidently did not
see him he shouted to him as did sew
eral others who saw his danger. but
DR.. McDavid did not hear the warn
ing cries and before Mr.. Howard
could check his mount, the horses
head struck the doctors shoulder
knocking him down.
DR.. McDavid has a host of friends
in the city, who will regret to learn
of his unfortunate accident. but will
be pleased to learn that it is not be-
lieved to be seroous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

Ralph w. Farris of this city re-
Gently announced his intention TO en-
ter the June primaries as a candi-
/ date for county attorney Of Kenne-
bee county, to his associates of the
Kennebec bar. Frank E. Southland
of Augusta has already publicly an
; nounced his candidacy, and Mr.. Far
ris made public his desire to serve
the county yesterday. Ralph w. Far
riS was born in Rockland, 81 years
ago. His father and grandfather
were born in China, Me-, therefore,
Mr.. Farris has a claim on Kennekec
county, although not native born
! ''Kennebecer."
His boyhood days were passed on
farm and working in a country
grocery store until 1906, at which
| time he went West. In 1906 and
1907 he worked for DR.. Hubert
| Work of Pueblo, Colo. who is now
secretary of the interior. and was
form erly postmaster general in Pres
ident Harding's cabinet.
! In the fall of 1907. Mr.. -'arris
went to Oregon and prepared and
worked his way through college.
graduating from Willamette Uni
versity in 1914, when he returned to
Maine and was admitted to the
Maine bar on February 8, 1917, and
Immediately became associated with
the law firm of Andrews & Nelson
of Augusta, where he remained In
active practice until 1919, at which
time he took over the law offices
of the late Senator Frank l.. Dutton,
who was appointed chairman of the
Industrial Accident Commission by
Governor Milliken. and where he has
since been engaged in the practice
of law alone. and where he still re-
tains his Offices in the Masonic build
ing.
Mr.. Farris served three years as
Republican chairman of the Board
of Registration of voters for !he
city of Augusta, and was a candi-
date for county attorney at the Re-
publican primary of 1929. where he
received a very large vote.
He Is a young, active man of ex-
ceedingly strong personality, pro-
gressive and a firm believer in the
square deal" and has been excep-
tionally successful in the practice of
his profession.
Mr.. Farris has gained the esteem
of all with whom he has come in
contact. and his manv friends in
! Kennebac county wish him success,
and feel that he will make n good
county attorney If nominated and
elected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

The Manchester women will hold an
all day meeting. Wednesday begin
ming at II in the forenoon, under the
direction of Miss Helen L. Clark,
Home Demonstration Agent. of the
Extension Service. The subject of
the meeting will be sandwiches and
food habits.
The Winthrop women held an all
day meeting. Tuesday and the sub
ject was bread and food habits. There
was good attendance.
The date of the poultry cullins
demonstration at North Belgrade
grange hall. has been changed to
Thursday, Sept. 81 at I P. NJ. The
meeting will he in charge of w. L.
Withee and c. II. Mills. The demon
stration will be made by County
Agent Clarence A. Day. Immediately
after the demonstration. plans for the
membership drive will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
Autos in Crash on
COnY Hill, Tuesday

Two automobiles were in collision
on Cony street, just after l o'clock
Tuesday noon and though there was
considerable damage to both ma
chimes none of the occupants were in
jured. A Briscoe touring car owned
and operated by Walter Wade of this
city was proceeding down Cony hill
at slow rate of speed. when a Ford
tourning car driven by Benjamin
Bean OF Union street. suddenly
swung over directly in the path of
the Wade machine which struck it
full on the right side.
Mr.. Beane had come off the bridge
and with the intention OF turning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

Osmar L. Sumner. formerly of
Wollaston, has purchased an inter-
est in the kennebec Journal Com
pany. the transfer of stock having
taken place on Monday.
MIR. Sumner took up his duties as
general superintendent of the Ken
nebec Journal Company the first of
this week and is in charge of the
printing department, having his
headquarters in the Journal Print
Shop on Water Street.
For the last eight years :. Sum-
ner has been with the Rand Avery
Supply Company of Boston, and
served as superintendent at the time
of his resignation to associate him.
self with the Kennebec Journal Com
pany. He is a former employee of
the Journal, having been for four
years in charge of its composing
room.
Mr.. Sumner will be Joined shortly
by Mrs. Sumner and his daughter,
Morjorie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

Miss Ada E. Southland and Frank
A. Trask, both Of this city, were mar
ried Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock
at the Penney Memorial parsonage
by the Rev. II. H. Brown. The single
ring ceremony was used and the
couple were attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. James Norman. The bride was
becomingly dressed in blue travel
ing gown and carried a beautiful
bouquet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trask started Tues
day on a short wedding trip, after
which they will reside in Augusta. A
merry group of young people was on
hand to give them happy send Off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
Salvation Army Sunday School
Social At s. A. Hall Tonight

This evening at 7 O'Clock the
members of the Salvation Army
Sunday School will be, royalty en-
tertained at a social az the Saliva
ton Army hall. Gaines will be en-
joyed and refreshments will be serv-
ed to the young folks.
At eight o'clock two fine moving
pictures will be shown. These are
Fruits of Truth" with VIII Rogers
and "Never Weaken" featuring Har-
old Lloyd. This part of the. even
ings entertainment will be open to
the public, and these two films will
be worth coming to see.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
Girls, Club Corn Roast.

Harry Lishness of this city has ex-
tended very cordial invitation to the
members of the Augusta Girls Club
to attend a corn roast on his premises
on the Cony road on Friday evening.
Last year the members OF the club
went there on similar party and
they had very pleasant time. In
preparation for the event this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
Sports At Macomber Playground
Saturday

Saturday, Sept. %. at the Macom-
Der playground will be a gala day
for the children. Races of all kinds
have been planned for the boys and
girls between the ages of six and
twelve years, and prizes are to be
given to the winners. Director Hyde
will be assisted by Miss. Florence
Nichols. supervisor Of physical train
ing in the Augusta schools and by
others who will make competent Of
ficialS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
StoD Notes

William +. POLAND who for IS
years has been we'll and favorably
known to Augusta people has been
selected by Manager Fred V. Stevens
to have charge Of the new tailoring
department of the Augusta Steam
Dye House. Additional room has
been made available in the second
floor of the bui1ding and here the re-
pairing and altering on both mems
and women's garments will 10 done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

over Willow street had looked back
to make sure that there was no car
directly behind him, but evidently
failed to notice the Briscoe coming
down the hill and turned directly
into its path. The Ford car was
damaged on the right running board,
tool box and tenders, while the Wade
automobile was somewhat battered
about the front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
Radio
Programs
TODAY. SEPT. 10
KDKA-westingho Electric, East
Pittsburgh, Pa, $40 K!locycles,
Frequency
Eaefern Standard Tirne

Eastern Standard Time
500 P. NJ. Baseball scores.
SIS p. NJ Dinner concert by the
KDKA Little symphony Orches-
I Sautlek.
500 =. NJ. Baseball scores.
COS p. NJ. Dinner concert continued.
$50 = NJ. Literary program conduct
ed by Mariory Stewart.
6.45 P. NJ. The childrens period.
700 P. NJ. Baseball scores,
7.45 p. NJ Saving the Engineer at
Night" by William f. Mott. di-
rector College of Engineering. Car
7.20 =. NJ. Soncert by the kDkA Lit
tie symphony Orchestra under the
direction of Victor Saudek. assist
ed by Erna Niedermeiser soprano;
S.45 z. NJ. National Stockman and
Farmer market report
900 i. NJ. Baseball scores.
so =. NJ. Arlington time signals.
Weather forecast.
vJz-Eroadcast Central
SO West E2nd Street, My. City.
ASS Meters, $50 Kilocycles
500 p NJ Recital by Madeleine Mil
5.45 p NJ. Closing reports of the New
York state Dept. of Farms and
Products.
$50 p. NJ. Farm and Home reports:
5.55 p. NJ. Iron Age steel and iron re-
800 r. NJ. Clohing quotations of the
New York Stock Exchange.
COS =. NJ. THE Adventures of Peter
by Florence Smith Vincent.
100 =. NJ. Final baseball scores Ma
tional and American. Leagues.
7.35 p. NJ. Concert by the Music Stu
dents' League of New YORK.
7.45 p. NJ. THE Progress of the
World" a Review of Reviews talk.
so OF. NJ. Concert by the Music Stu
dents League Of New . YORK. G,oo;
' cal Engineer," by H, c, ParmeeIlee,
donts' League of New York.
900 p. NJ american Legion Night y
hv Alfred Wilson Post No. 6SS;
popular songs by the Harm e, ,iS
thermometers. Gertrute ana Giao!s ,
Clune: bass solos by Edw3od
gusta Anderson. pianiste: George
Knoches Orchestra dance pro
gram: address by New York STATE
Commander of the Legion; barI-
dress by Colonel f. A. simmons.
Commander Kings County Legion;
dance program by George Knoche's
Orchestral; songs by the elune
Sisters.
1885 p. NJ. Time signals and weather
forecast retransmittea from Az.
government station NAA at AT
1.05MResumption of American Le-
gion Night" program.
aso meters, wGY-(schenectady N.
w General Electric Company
Eastern Standard Time
500 p. NJ. Produce and stock market
quotations.; news bulletins; base
ball results. Silent night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

lowing property: the J. e. Clough
property on Riverside Drive to Mrs.
Blanche Leach, who after making
extensive repairs will occupy it for
q home; the H. J. Maiden biace on
Riverside Drive. I'd, Otis d. uParmen-
ter of Dorchester, Mass; the Aaron
Soule farm on the Church Hill road
to Joseph Golfer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

BOARD OF RxAMfNA fioN AND REGIS.
TRAffON OF NURSES

The State of Maine Board OF Exami-
nation and Registration of Nurses will
hold an examination for appiicarlts
d dor redg s;ahsr Wean an and Thurs
ginning at 9 A. NJ. at the State House.
Augusta. Maine. Applications Should
be filed with the secretary, Miss. RAJ
chel A.. Metcalfe. r. N. Central Maine
t S31snerai do Hosnlaat LIE vision Maine.
lnatlon. .s.s.- 49, tssept1S-2O-oct13
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. George Beckett leave
this morning by train for visit with
their daughter in Marbiehead, Mass.
They will be gonene for the remain
der Of tie. week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

Miss Blakely. who has been the
guest of the Misses Moore on Oak
street, for some time. will return this
week to her homo in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

Grand Lodge officers in the, city
have received invitations to the Tooth
anniversary OF Alma lodge; No. ,tl3,
pafnariscotta. which will Be held Fri.
day. Sept. Is. i