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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
Borah Wants Light
on French War
Debt to America

Washington, Dec. 2-Full informa-
ton as to the exact situation with
reference to the French war debt to
the United States of nearly four bill
lions of dollars, is requested by Sen
ator Borah. Republican. Idaho, in a
letter addressed to Secretary Mellon,
as chairman of the American debt
funding commission.
The Senator's letter. which is I'M
der date of yesterday and which was
made public by him today. is regard
ed as forerunner of senate discus
sion of the question,
II should like to be advised as
soon as convenient" Senator Borah
wrote. ''of the present status of the
French debt. giving the total amount
now due. principal and interest: the
amount which has been paid upon
the French debt since November IL,
1913; what steps have been taken
looking toward the adjustment or
settlement of the debt: what. II any.
proposal the French government has
made relative to the settlement of
this debt: whether or not the debt
to the terms and conditions upon
willing to adjust the debt or how Il
proposes to ultimately deal with II,
either in the way of adjustment, pay
ment on nom payment.
"And, finally. whether the COM
mission has anything in view at the
present time in the way of pro-
gram or plan pending with the
French government for the settle
ment of the debt What assurance
has the commission of the intention
of the French government to adjust
same? 2"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
PinchOt Wants
Governors to Meet
Him Again on Coal

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 2-Governor
Pinchot tonight forwarded to the
governors of anthracite consuming
states the record of the conference
held here last Monday to consider
means Of reducing Goa. prices and
an invitation to the executives to
meet again December IS to consider
further plans for relief from the
present extortion in anthracite"
The governor also sent detailed
statement of the plan for compact
of states to regulate the hard coal
industry through proposed joint
commission, which he outlined at the
meeting here. Ee, however, with
held this from publication until to-
morrow. He toldethe other executives
a draft of proposed federal legisla-
sent them early in the week.
In his letter he reiterated his as
sertions to the conference that the
anthracite industry was a monopoly
and his belief that the proposed COM
pact between the states "offers g.
practical way to reduce prices to the
consumer" The union, he said, need
include only the states that choose to
join and, he added, "if 1t were agreed
that the compact should become ef-
fective when approved by the con-
gress of the United States and by
states representing together say 20
to 30 percent OF the total eonsump-
ton. those states, provided they in
eluded Pennsylvania, would secure
the full benefits of the proposed
ARRANGEMENT"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
Entire Valley Becomes
Waste Of Water and
Mud; Bodies Tangled
In Trees and Poles
I hOusa nds M a d e
Homeless - Br ca k
Followed TOrrential
r a in s-Fear Other
Dams May Let Go -
r ellie Work Hin
d err e d by Cold
w e a t h err Final
Count May Swell Toll

Bergamo, Dec. 2 (By A. P.)
Six hundred dead, three vii
lagos destroyed, and fifty
square miles made desolate.
This was the toll of the flood
from Gleno Lake., when the
great dyke guarding it collap-
sed, releasing the irresistible
force of the water, which
bursting forth in mad fury,
carried all before it. It swept
over the hills and down into
the valleys for a distance Of
fifteen miles to Lake Iseo,
which checked the momentum.
of the vast stream, alTesting
it's course. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
Million Margin for
Free Trade, Belief
of LLOYD George

Aohuon, Dec. 2.-(By A. Ply
David Lloyd George, who is credit
ed as never wanting in courage, has
been the first of the political leaders
to venture precise pediction on the
result of the approaching election.
Returning to London tonight from
campaign tour, the former premier
had a tumultous reception at the
station. On being asked for a speech
he addressed the crowd from his
motor car:
Il have no doubt" said Mr.. Lloyd
George. that on Thursday we shall
find a million majority for free
trade
This declaration by the strongest
fighter for free trade is considered
in some quarters as an exceedingly
modest one. But, even If it proves
to be an accurate forecast, 1t will
not necessarily preclude. the return
to power of the Conservative govern
ment, as was the case at the last
election by a minority vote. In the
face of such national vote against
protection, however, the Baldwin
government might find it very diff
hcult to enact a stiff tariff, espcc-
1ally as the premier would have
within his own party a considerable
infusion of free traders.
Viscount Younger formerly Sir
Sir George Younger, who was chief
~ responsible for the downfall of
the David Lloyd George cabinet), one
OF the ablest of the present day poll
tical organizers, predicts that the
Baldwin government will be return
ed with loss of about twenty seats,
which would still give 1t majority
OF fifty in the new parliament.
According to the political WISE
acres there is one element which
seems not to have been taken suf-
ficiently into account by the eIec-
ton prophets, namely, the Progress
sive increase in the labor vote. In
all the general elections, with a sim
gle exception, since 1900. In 1900
Labor elected nine members to
parliament with 1918 votes. In the
baiioting of 1906 fifty-four laborite
members were elected with 448,SO8
votes. In January, 1910. forty men,
bers of the Labor party were return
ed with 532,807 votes. Then came
the setback in December of the same
year, when AZ members were elected
but with only 381, 024 votes. In 1918
Labor secured sixty-one members,
with vote of 1,754,1 and in 1922
one hundred and forty. two members
with vote Of 4.247.S00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
Youth SILENT IN KILLING or
BROTHER NEAR LOCKWOOD, ME
DOINGS
WILL HOLD INTEREST
OF MONEY MARTS

New York, Dec. 2.-(By The A.
PA disposition to mark time in
the stock market, moderate reac-
tons in the foreign exchanges. en-
couraging industrial news, and an
impressive advance in cotton mark
ed the past week in business and
finance.
Seldom has an approaching ses-
sion of congress attracted 50 much
interest in financial circles, where
the opinion is expressed that not
only the duration of the present bull
movement in stock but the course
of business for the next year will
be greatly affected by legislation
which may be introduced.
Meanwhile the tone of the market
has held remarkably steady. Senti-
ment has been helped by the en-
couraging nature of industrial de-
velopments including crop Of in
creased dividends.
Although the wave of pig iron
buying appears to have receded
somewhat, the improved demand of
a week ago stiffened the price.
Meanwhile steel manufacturers are
hoping for heavy railroad buying
for maintenance of way and equip
ment, and increased purchases by
automotive industry.
While. as a whole, the railroads
are in good shape as regards equip
ment, as evidenced by the record
volume of traffic during the summer
and fall, many individual systems
still are behind in their buying.
Railroad earnings statements indi-
cate that funds will be available for
further rehabilitation.
October statements for 20 of the
class one carriers indicate a net
monthly operating income of ap-
proximately $1O0.O0O.OOO, which
should give a return on tentative
valuation of nearly percent and
bring return for the first 10 months
of about 5 IL percent. Loadings
showed a seasonal decrease, but
were still well above those of last
year.
A renewal of the advance in cot
ton featured the week. The advance
was due chiefly to a belated buying
on the part of those spinners, both
domestic and foreign, who had fail
keep their mills going.
buy large stocks, at the prevailing
high prices because of uncertainty
of their ability to pass the cost on
to the consuming public. @and on
the other hand, they have been
faced with forced shutdowns for
lack of the raw material. In the
weeks advance the leading futures
crossed the 81 percent level.
Wheat and corn have been rather
stagnant but ended with a good
rally.
Money continues easy and all in
dications point to an abundance of
cheap funds for the coming months.
Some firming up in the call rates
was noted as the result of end of
the month operations, but time
funds and commercial paper still
move at five percent.
New capital issues fell off during
the week, but several good sized flo
tations are on the boards for next
week, and government borrowing of
approximately $400,OO0,O00 is looked
for within the next two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
DEATH TOLL FROM
AUTO CRASHES SHOWS
INCREASE OF 1888
Dec o-Deaths from

Washington. Dec. deaths from
automobile accidents numbered H.
O66 last year in the census registra-
ton area of the United States which
contains 50 percent of the total pop
-ulation. an increase of 149S over the
previous year.
The total number of killed, as
shown in census bureau figures to-
day, represents death rate of 1875
per 100000 population, an increase
of one for every 100000 as COM
pared with 1921, when the rate was
11.5. Since 1917, when the rate was
90 per 100000. there has been an
increase of 80 per 100000 in the
deaths.
California has the highest rate of
the ~ states in the registration area,
its total representing 260 per 1OO.-
600 population. New York had the
second highest rate with 1867, New
Jersey was third with 1874, and
Colorado. fourth. with 1863. No 9TH
er states rate exceeded 1900 per
100000. Mississippi had the lowest
rate with "a per 100000.
The largest increase was shown
in Vermont With Ill per 100000. or
4.6 above 1921. Decreases occurred
49, SShhSStANaSsN NlesoGstCltQSClJS, NlOtl-
tana, Virginia and Washington, with
Washington showing the largest re-
duction from 14.5 to 1913, or % per
100000.
Los Angeles had the highest rate
in the 81 cities reporting, showing
30 per 100000 New Bedford
showed higher rate by 0.3. Twen-
ty-three cities showed a lowering of
the rate, Lowell leading with de.
crease of 1873 per 100000 from 1921.
The death rate per 100000 popula-
ton in New England states showing
decreases and the amount of the de-
crease follow:
Connecticut, 149 and decrease 0.6.
Massachusetts, 1875 and decrease
0S.
The rate in the New England
states showing increases and the
amount of the increase follow:
Maine, 1912 and increase SO.
New Hampshire, lilo and increase
25.
Rhode Island $50 and is.
The cities having decreases, with
the rate per 100000 and the amount
of decrease, include:
Cambridge, 14.4 and decrease 2.S.
Lowell, 1872 and decrease 3.3.
Springfield, 12.1 and decrease as.
Worcester 1873 and decrease So.
Cities showing increases, with the
rate per 100000 and the amount of
increase in rate include:
Boston. 1863 and increase 3.3.
New Bedford, 1875 and increase 9.3.
New Haven, 1914 anS increase 6.S.
Providence. 21.2 and increase 40.
Cities in which there was no change
in the rate were:. Bridgeport, 1867
Fall River, 10.S; Hartford, 22.5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
MAY INVITE UNOFFICIAL
AMERICAN Repre- ENTATIvES TO
SERVE ON PROBE OF PREPARATIONS
DEATH PREVENTED
MeCALL ADDRESS
ON TAX BURDEN

Concord, N. H., Dec. "A warn4
Ing that the time Is rapidly. coming
when the. states will become mere
shadows Of government and when
the real governing will be done FROM
a point thousands Of miles away was
contained in an address prepared bJ
the late Samuel w. Mccall, formed
governor Of Massachusetts,, for de-
livery before the chamber of COM
merce here, it became known today.
After the death Of Mr.. Mccall the
manuscript was sent to James w.
Remick here, who made the contents
public today.
1--WE have been driving ahead on
very dangerous lines in America %
MIR. Mccall wrote. 1.-THE work Of the
government, or at least of taxation
and spending of money has been shift
ted from the difficult neighborhoods
to distant point. There is nothing
more dangerous to government
than a great and uncontrolled agency
for spending money.
THE taxes fall upon those who
pay as If they had been imposed by
a foreign authority. One taxes and
the other pays. 1t has been very
easy to shift jurisdiction to this GEN.
trail Washington diet.
1.-THE Federal Reserve Bank and the
income tax were sufficient agencies
Tor converting the property of the
country into sum which might at
once be expended and we saw mar
vels of taxation and expenditure.
One wonders whether. If there had
not been such a facility, such a
creased lightning combination for
spending money, we would have ex-
pended one half what we spent dur
ing the war; and whether we should
not have accomplished practically
as much as we did accomplish.
Il do not think we appreciate how
profoundly taxation affects not mere
ly the tax prosperity of a nation, but
the CHARACTER of it's institutions. Ex-
orbitant taxation has often lain at
the foundation of destruction of
states and civilization itself. Gov
ernmental extravaganza and a lack
of intelligent financing have over
thrown more than one mighty nation.
You may see the hilltops of Italy
studded with, splendid ruins which
add picturesquely to the view but
are worth nothing. They were once
palaces but the imposition of govern
ment grew so steadily that the pro-
duce of industry was not enough to
pay the taxes and so industry was
abandoned. We are seeing the same
thing today in England with the ex-
cesSive tax rate upon income sup
plemented by the Inheritance tax.
The process need not go very far be-
fore England will become like Italy,
q country of splendid ruins"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
z DASHED TO DEATH
WHEN CAR PLUNGES
over EMbANkMENT
Especial to Kennebec Journap

especial to kennebec JournaD
Belfast, Me-, Dec. 2-Clifford Irv-
ing aged %, of Searsport, and Harry
Blanchard of Hudson. aged so, were
instantly killed and Bernard Wilbur
about II, of Frankfort, narrowly es-
capped death at 10:45 today when a
Ford runabout driven by Irving left
the river road in Frankfort village
and went over an embankment The
young men were invited to ride this
morning with Irving who arrived in
Frankfort, Saturday night and they
had gone but short distance when
the accident occurred. Irving's re-
mains were taken to Searsport by his
parents, Mr.. and Mr.. James Irving
and that of Blanchard to Winterport
until his relatives in Hudson can
come for them. Neither men were
married. DIR. Orris F. Wickery of
Belfast. Waldo County Medical ex-
aminer was called on the case and
he decided that death was caused
by both being thrown against rocks
which they struck head first, Blan-
ehards body landing in the water
after striking a boulder. The river
road Is narrow and slippery at that
point and the river bank is very
rocky The cause of the accident was
undoubtedly due to the condition of
the steering wheel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
GERMAN CABINETS
Problem TO steer
4 MIDDLE. COURSE

Berlin, Dec. 2.-(By A. P.)-Dr.
Marx. the new chancellor, will in
troduce his re-vamped Stresemann
cabinet and its official program to the
Reichstag on Tuesday, pending dis
closure OF the cabinets policies.
Political speculation centerS in the
contemplation of the new govern
ment's ability to steer the middle
course which it is considered would
insure 1t the tolerance of the two
powerful opposition groups of the
Right and Left. The governments
own organs are anything but san
giune over the outlook. while the
Nationalist and Socialist organs
frankly warn the new chancellor
that his course must be an open one,
neither between nor above the
parties" To this extent parliament
tary circles assume that the Ger
man nationalists and socialists will
keep the new government dangling
from tenter hooks and at their
mercy until critical issue forces a
showdown in open balloting. DIR.
Marx will request the Reichstag to
authorize provisional plenary pow
ers bill which will empower it to
enact such emergency legislation as
the economic and social situation
demands. The new measure will be
less sweeping in it's provisions than
mat voted Chancellor Stresemann,
Tor which two.thirds majority is
required because of it's constitutional
character.
The problems awaiting DIR. Marks
government are quite as complicated
ana grave as any of those which
confronted the Cuno and Strese-
mann cabinets, and it's attitude on
any single one of these problems is
Ikeiy to incur socialist displeasure
or reactionary opposition.
government circles are optimistic
on the question of reaching an ami
cable understanding with the Munich
government, now that the portfolio
oI Minister of Justice in the Marx
CABINET has been assigned to a
5avarian and four other men from
Me domain of DR.. Won Kahr also
are members of the government.
Inc question of the future of the
Ahineiand and the Ruhr constitutes
: Iar more complicated problem for
.ne central government, notwith-
sanolng the recent conclusion of
franco German industrial accord,
~ II is still confronted with the tax
" .ameliosating the social distress in
, Tue occupied areas, for which I'M
i'mlled funds are required.
ohoccupied Germany also supplies
tne incoming ministry with a num-
uer Of complexities, in the nature of
ssowing unemployment. the currency
snaos and the adjustment of the
svoo situation. the combined gravity
- which is being particularly noted
s..n the advent of the sharp wintry
Dr Marx is viewed in parliament
81 y circles as an able jurist and
eseran parliamentarian who is pos
essed OF q conservative tempera-
IN. sns which makes haste slowly, even
S NY hectic political environment. In
: ,s respect he is deemed to have
Sappy pendant in foreign minister
ssssssemann, whose political vivacity,
tssnomic orientation and forensic
Snts suggest an offset to the calm
ma. .esai mentality of the man who
ueceeded him as premier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
Bodies Entangled

Bergamo Valley today Is nothing
but a barren waste of mud and.
water-a veritable lake in which 1t Is
dangerous to venture. for in some
places it is over mans head. In
this soggy mass. the bodies of the
victims lie tangled among fallen
trees, telegraph poles, buildings and
bridges. Here and there portions Of
broken walls project as mute EVIL
dence of the tremendous might with
which the waters engulfed the region.
Continued on Page 3-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
2 More Philadelphia
Victims Poison Booze
20 Past Two Weeks

Philadelphia, Dec. 1.-TWO deaths
from alleged poison whiskey in as
many days were reported by the
police tonight. Both victims were
middle aged men. The body OF one
was found in q closet Of a house
raided by federal prohibition agents
last night and the other was picked
up unconscious tonight on a street
in the tenderloin section. He died a
few hous later. Neither has been
identified.
Director of public safety Cortel-
you announced that he would con-
fer tomorrow with federal author
tiles in an effort to establish means
whereby police would be enabled to
charge sellers of poison liquor with
murder where it resulted fatally.
Twenty deaths attributed to bad
whiskey have been reported here in
the last two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
Holdup Gang Kills
One. Wounds Another

Boston. Dec. 2-One man is dead
and a second is in a hospital here
tonight as the result of what is be-
lieved to have been a hoIdup and
shooting early today. George wilson
of Boston. accompanied by friend,
Philaes Dostie. was leaving his faith
er's store when six men held up and
assaulted the pair, according to one
story told the police. In the ensu-
ing scuffie Wilson was reported to
have received his fatal wound and
Dostie bullet In the abdomen.
Massad Ayoub. also OF Boston. has
been arrested. The police said they
found on his person a revolver with
five. empty chambers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
Bath Boy Saves
His Brother But
Loses DUN Life

Bath, Me-, Dec. 2-Henry 3.
Lee, 10 years old, was drowned
in the kennebee river late today
after he had saved the life of his
7-year-old brother Mitchell. The
younger boy fell into the river
from a Commercial street coal
wharf where they were playing
and Henry dived in after him and
dragged his brother to a ladder.
Mitchell was able to crawl to
safety but his rescuer's strength
failed as he reached the ladder
and he fell back into the water.
Police grappled for the body
unnecessarily until darkness in.
terfered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
U. S. Keeps Silent
on Aid i'm ReparatiOns

Washington, Dec. 1.-The American
government maintained it's attitude
of silence today regarding the new
plan of the Preparations commission
for American aid in reparation an
quiry.
Although unwilling to take a hand
in any investigation which is so
restricted as to nullify it's purposes,
officials here take the position that
as no formal invitation for American
aid has been received, the time is
in opportune for any comment on the
subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
PROGRESSIVE THREAT
MAKES ORGANIZATION
OF HOUSE UNCERTAIN

Washington, Dec. 1.-The 6Sth Cop
gress will convene tomorrow at noon,
but how soon 1t will be able to pro-
coed to business appeared tonight to
rest with the Progressive bloc.
Republican insurgents in, the House
have given notice that they will block
organization. Those in the Senate
have made no public announcement,
Continued on Page 3Coi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
Fatality Occurs Late
Saturday on /. Banks
Of M 90 s e River
Sheriff to Quiz Boy
Today - Unsuccess-
full Search for Guns
,snecial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Skowhegan, Dec. Robert
Willer, aged IL, was shot and
killed late Saturday on the
hanks Of the Moose River, two
miles North of lockwood, and
his brother Roland, aged 16,
who is silent on the affair, is
being held for questioning, ac-
cording to a report by Deputy
Sheriff Lennon M. Smart of
lockwood, made to High Sher-
if John A. Moores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
Hold Negro for
Murder of Young
Widow in Indiana

a. aa'anapolis, Ind, Dec. Thomas
resss S5 years old, negro, was ar.
mrs sq mere tonight charged with the
talger OF Mrs. Helen Whelchel, at
wes eelve young widow whose body
t,ss found lying between railroad
frasAs where 1t had been hurled
az avn az overhead bridge in the west
ds S section Of the city last Wednes-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03

Charles L. Craig, comptroller of
the city of New York, who will 60
to prison within so days unless Pres
ident Coolidge intervenes, the SUI
preme court having upheld the 60
day sentence imposed upon him by
Federal Judge Mayer, of New York.
Neither civil rights nor official po-
sition are impaired by the sentence,
which is the result of contempt of
court; nor, in the opinion of politi-
cal experts. is the "martyrdom"
likely to do Mr.. Craig any harm
with his constituents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-03
Youth Maintains Silence

A statement from the sheriff's Of
fee late Sunday night stated that a
long search of the river had failed
N bring forth the guns said to have
heen thrown there and that young
Miller still refuses to talk. The
body has been ordered to be held
in readiness for medical examina-
ton which will be made Monday
noon upon the arrival at lockwood
of sheriff Mooers and county attor-
ney Thorne who will go to Rock
wood Monday mrning to further in
yestigate the case.