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Evening star., 1923-05-30
BIDS FOR LEvIATHAN
AND 5 OTHER LINERS
Hartman Group to Confer With
Shipping Board Officials
Later This. Week.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 30.--Thc Ameri-
can Ship and Commerce Corporation.
of which W. Ayerell Hartman, son OF
the late Edward III. Hartman, is
chairman OF the board of directors,
has entered bid to the United States
Shipping Board indicating its will
ingness to take over the operation of
the Leviathan and five or six Of the
largest vessels operated by the United
States lines, it was reported last
night. The bid was entered to the
Shipping Board, it was said, but it
was not indicated whether it pro-
posed outright purchase or operation
Of the ships.
In addition to the Leviathan, it was
said that the bid included the George
Washington. the America. President
Buchanan, President Roosevelt and
President Harding.
The Hartman interests include the
United American line, which was
granted a years permit at 100000
for pier Sc, with the understanding
that the Leviathan and other vessels
Of the Shipping Board would be
given docking facilities there.
Shipping Board officials, il was
said, would confer with the Harrl-
man interests here Thursday or Fri
day.
Evening star., 1923-05-30
FIRES AGAIN MENACE
fine TIMBER TRACTS
Crews of 700 Men Battle BIazes
in Northern Woods-Several
Camps Wiped Out.
BY the Associated Press.

~! lHe tSSoclated Press,
ST. PAUL, MINI. May 30.-SeveraI
Of the brush and small timber fires in
northern Minnesota, previously re-
ported under control. again are
threatening valuable timber tracts in
the north woods. Scores Of additional
men are being pressed into service to
augment the crews of approximately
ZOO men fighting the blazes.
A shift in the wind last night
hiankcted Virginia with u thick
smoke from fires on the Tower Cook
and Mud Lake roads. The fires in
mat Vicinity arc not regarded as
serious, hut several Virginia City
irem"n ara aiding civilians in COM
batting a fire "A few miles from there
or the Mud Lake road.
Forest fires near Surgeon lake yes
terday threatened cottages owned by
Hibbtng and Chisholm residents Con-
ditions today, however, are said to be
improved there.
one of the most serious menaces is
reported north of Cramer, near Will
son lake, where theg flames steadily
are creeping toward the boundary Of
the Superior national forest Other
fires are near Buyck, Caribou farms
and Sucker river.
Another blaze near the Clouuet
river, twenty seven miles northeast It
ri Duluth, covering a strip six miles
long, is reported to have wiped out
several lumber camps. There are few
settlers in THAI region.
Evening star., 1923-05-30
THREATEN ACTRESS
LIFE In FARRAR CASE
Four Letters Demand Miss Larri.
more Drop Effort to Vindicate
Her Name.
By the Associated Press.


NEW York, May 30.-Louis B.
Brodsky,' counsel for Miss Stella
Larrimore, has announced that the
young actress, who was exonerated
of charges brought against her by
Geraldine Farrar in her suit for di-
vorcc from Lou TelIegen had received
four letters threatening her with
death if she did not withdraw" from
the case.
Miss Larrimore had been waginC a
bitter court fight to force 4 jury trial
of the case, which had been heard in
part by a referee. SO that she might
clear her name before the world. \
jury trial was denied by Supreme
kJustice Lehman, the court holding
that admission by Farrars lawyers
that she was innocent of any wrong
doing, contained in a request for per-
mission to drop the charges against
her was as full vindication as she
possibly could obtain.
One of the threatening letters. Mr..
Brodsky said, told Miss Larrimore
that unless she got out of the case
she would never live to see 1t go
TO trial" and that her body would
"be found in the Hudson river"
The others were Of similar tenor.
Mr.. Brodsky said he had an idea
as to their author. but declines TO
say at this time what action would
be taken. Miss Larrimore has di-
rccted him TO prepare Il million dollar
of pressing criminal charges against
the persons responsible for testimony
against her is said ALEC TO be under
consideration.
Evening star., 1923-05-30

Trinity today Ambassador Herrick
read q letter from President HARDING
expressing earnest hope that the
memorial may inspire Il constantly
close intimacy and firmer friendship
among our own nation and tho
peoples OF Europe"
Evening star., 1923-05-30
j. S. AGENTS PROBE
HOUSE OF DAV|DI
Examine Colony MaiI-Fed-
eraI Government May Press
Investigation.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. May So
-Rumors that the federal govern
ment plans to investigate the House
of David colony here ARE given par
tial substantiation by the presence in
this city of several operatives of the
Department of Justice. These agents
are examining the colony's mail, OBJ
tanning the names of possible wit
nesses and seeking information about
marriages and divorces.
The agents, it is said, were sent
here by William J. Burns, chief of
the bureau of Investigation Of the
Department of Justice.
One of the matters under investi-
cation, il is reported, is the fact that
on several occasions Benjamin Pur-
nell, missing cult leader, is alleged
to have been accompanied to Chica-
go by girls from the colony. The
agents also are said TO be Investigate
ing the possibility of prosecuting the
cult heads on charges of using the
mails to defraud. 1t is declared the
prospectus of the colony contained
promises impossible of fulfillment.
such as the claim that faithful fol-
lowers of Benjamin would find i'm
mortality on earth.
Reports that 4 federal grand jury
inquiry of the colony was in pros
pect have been current for some
time. If Purnell were indicted it Is
believed all the machinery Of the
federal government would be en-
ployed in the effort to locate him.
RurnorS also are being circulated
that the colony inquiry has assumed
international aspects. 1t is said the
British government has asked a gov
ernment inquiry because some of its
subjects left British possessions to
enroll under the banner of PurneM.
Evening star., 1923-05-30
CECIL PEACEMAkER
IN new GOVERNMENT
"Pours Oil on Troubled Waters
in English House of
Commons.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, May 30.-Lord Robert
Cecil, having joined the new govern
ment. is distinguishing himself as
peacemaker between the ministers Of
Stanley Baldwin's cabinet and the op-
position. Last night in the house of
commons he poured oil on the troubled
waters in debate during the commit
tee stage Of the indemnity bill to
protect Home Secretary Bridgeman
from penalties as q result Of court
action by the Irish deportees.
The opposition had discovered that
the bill as drafted could be made to
cover other cases than the Irish de-
portations, and raised vigorous pro-
tests. Lord Robert closured the de-
bate. but. finding that the liberals and
Lloyd Cieorgians had voted with the
laboritcs against the government and
that the opposition was still III Il
militant mood, he yielded. and moved
an amendment strictly limiting the
bill 70 the deportation cases.
Evening star., 1923-05-30
Tenants Protest
Way of Selling
U.S.-BuiltHon1es
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BROOKLAWN, y. j., May 80
Mrs. J. Frank Hardecker, Wilbur
Davis and Morris 5. B. Green had
announced that they would go to
Washington Thursday to make u
formal protest on rne part or the
village against the manner in
which the recent auction of houses
built here during the war for
munition workers was conducted
by the government
They we're appointed a special
committee to file the protest, at q
special meeting Of residents of the
village last night. The residents,
nearly all of whom are tenants in
the 451 government houses sold,
claim that speculatorS were 6iveu
preference over them at the auc-
tion.
Brooklawn was constructed by
the government at a cost of about
100000. The auction brought
nearly 100000.
Evening star., 1923-05-30
READS HARDING LETTER.
BY the Associated Press.

Dy tue Asaoc1ateu GEess-
PARIS. May 30.-At the dedication
of a battle memorial in the. cloister
Of the American church Of the Holy
Evening star., 1923-05-30
SUED BY STEP-MOTHER.

NEW YORK, May 30-John NJ.
Vandergrift. grandson of founder
of the Standard Oil Company, has
been sued for divorce by his step
mothef. Mrs. Sybil NJ. Vandergrift
it has been revealed.
Nandergrift, member of the
Lambs club. is described as "of the
theatrical profession He is a grand
son of Jacob ]. Nandergrift, formerly
of Pittsburgh. After his father died,
at Pittsburgh. in 1915. he married his
stepmother, twelve years his senior.
A suit by TanderErift, over S125.-
900 ne alleges he turned over to his
wife from his grandfather's estate,
Is awaiting decision.
Evening star., 1923-05-30
CANADIAN EDITOR HELD
AS SEDITiOUS SPEAKER
Candidate Accused of Expressing
Hope Union Jack Would Be
Trampled in Mud.

SYDNEY. y. =, May 30-AIalcolm
Eruce OF Toronto. editor Of the Worker
md a candidate in the coming Ontario
PROVINCIAL elections. has surrendered TO
h" local police and has been held in
lttcranCe.
\ warrant for his arrest was issued
after he had addressed a miners meet
lug i'll Glace Bay. May .. He was al
i'2ed to have expressed hope that the
Mon Jack would be trampled in the
mud and the rcd flag raised over Can
ada.
Bruce returned to Toronto and re-
manned there under cover until he was
dominated for political office Proyin-
''at police. in quest Of persons suspect
I'd of sedtion, have conducted many
raids on workers headQuarters and
homes on Cape Breton.
Evening star., 1923-05-30
WILL OUTLINE j. S.
LAND SEIZURE VIEW
Warren to Explain Attitude
on Taking Estates to
MexicanS.
Ry tho Associated Press.

Ry tho Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, May 30--Charles
T. Warren at the next meeting of
the mixed United States Mexican
commission, which is investigating
questions in dispute between the two
countries will present the attitude
OF the United States under interna-
tional law with regard to the ex-
preparation of great Mexican estates
and their division among small asri-
culturists
Mr.. Warren's exposition OF the
United States governments view rel
ative TO Just methods of paying owners
whose lands are appropriated is eA-
pected TO consume only a short time.
lie will be followed by one of the
Mexican commissioners, who will so
at some length into the Mexican gov
crnment's ideas concerning the split
ting up of large estates under the ex-
isting agrarian law.
Pay to Land Owners.
The chief point involved concerns
the Mexican proposal to indemnify
land owners with federal and state
bonds and whether such payment would
he just and adequate.
Tonight the United States COM
niSsionerS We're studying with in
published today. modifying the agra
rian law by eXemptinS certain lands
from appropriation.
Yesterdays meeting Of tho mixed
committee saw the conclusion of the
Mexican commissioners argument
relative to subsoil rights under ar
ticie - of the MeNicau constitution.
This statement had occupied the at
iention of the conference since the
inaugural session May Il, except for
two sessions which were devoted by
Mr.. Warren to outlining tho attitude
OF the United States.
Meet With Obregon.
\ fourhour meeting between the
United states commissioners and
President Obregon at the home of a
personal friend of the president has
caused considerable interest because
III" meeting took place virtually at
the conclusion of the discussion by
the commissioners of the subsoil
problem. which involves American
petroleum rights &cGuired before the
present constitution became ef-
iectiVe.
Prior to today's session the Amer.
leans attended n Memorial day cele-
bration in the American cemetery.
Evening star., 1923-05-30
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT.
New Type of Army Non-Rigid
Dirigible Given Test.

AKRON, Ohio, May 30.-The TC-2,
new type of Army non-rigid dirigi-
hlc, made n successful trial flight at
here. Following completion of tests
at the local station, the big airship
will be taken to the Aberdeen prov
ing grounds. Md, where 1t will be
piIots. The craft is a sister ship Of
'rC-1, which recently was taken to
scott Field at BeIlevi1le, Ill.
Evening star., 1923-05-30
COST aoo,o0o,0o0 PESOS.
Argentine Government Considering
Extension of State-Owned Railways

BUENoS AIRES. May So.-The ex-
ecutive branch of the Argentine gov
ernment is considering plan for
the extension Of the state-owned
railways, involving an estimated eX
peuditure OF 800, 100000 pesos. The
proposed program would be completed
in three or four years.
The ministers Of public works,
finance ami agriculture discussed the
financial side OF the project Jester
day. 1t IS said that the carrying
out of the plan will mean q foreign
loan.
Evening star., 1923-05-30
FALL KILLS FRENCH ACE

PARIS, May 3o.-Former Capt
Deullin, one Of Frances leading
ayiators in the world war. was killed
in the fall of a new machine which
he was testing at Nillacoublay. Dur
ing the war Deullin achieved twenty
four victories over German planes
In 4elS the Aero Club of America
awarded him d medal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-28
Aver Elected Pres.
Student Senate

Orono, May 26.-(SpeciaD-H II.
Aver Of Union, editor OF the 1924
Prism and recently elected business
manager Of The Maine Campus and the
1928 cross-country team, was elected
president Of the University of Maine
Student Senate in n meeting Wednes-
day evening. Mr.. Aver is member of
the Track Club. Sigma Delta Chi and
Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. Philip
A. Hartman Of Melrose, Mass. man
ager of next years basketball team
and president of the professional bio
logical fraternity, Phi Sigma, was
elected vice president. Clerks and COM
mittees will be appointed. according to
the constitution Of the Senate, by the
president.
In the brief time that student gov
eminent has been in vogue at the Uni
versity of Maine 1t has established it.
self firmly as a student institution.
Through it's action and support social
rules have been amended somewhat
and the student memorial fund drive
was carried over the top. Members
are now discussing several other
changes to take effect next year.
Among suggested innovations is
graduate manager Of non-athletic &C
tivities. supported by the student body.
This individual would cooperate so that
deficits would not occur. A Union
building for recreation purposes is be-
| ing agitated and a movement is on
| foot to initiate the honor system at
this institution,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-28
.WOMEN'S CLUBS
OF MAINE ELECT

Bangor, Me, May 2G-Miss Mary
Arleit Penney of Portland was re-
elected president of the State Fed
Grafton of the Business and Profess
sional Wom2n's Clubs at the annual
meeting today. Miss Lillian Mills
of Lewiston was elected first vice
PRESIDENT; Miss Theresa Coyne of
Waterville, second vice-president;
Miss Ruby c.. Jackson of Portland,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. Olive
NJ. Sylvester of RoCkland. recording
secretary. and Miss Eliza beth Hyde
of Freeport, treasurer.
Following the business session
speeches We're made for and against
legislation for an eight-hour day for
women. The provisions of the bill
were explained by clyde II. Smith
of SkoWhegan, one of the leading
proponents, and Phillip Dana of
Westbrook. treasurer of the Haskell
Silk Company, spoke in opposition.
Mr.. Smith declared the proposed
law a practical move from a bust
ness standpoint, as a number of the
country's foremost captains of in
dus are interested in the promotion
of such a measure
In opposition. Mr.. Dana said that
the experience of years has shown
the "a hour week 10 be the most
efficient work period lie declared
much of the unrest and trouble
among the trades can be traced to
the fact the members are not put
ting in the amount of time which
they should. and that it may be di-
reCtly traced as the cause of higher
costs, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-28
MONMOUTH

SOUTH-Elmer Chick is suffering
from poisoning in his hands.
The Chick family have been re-
leased from quarantine.
Mrs. poarle Higgins is on the sick
list
Mrs. Ruhic Mace has returned to
her home in Monmouth after passing
the winter in Augusta and vicinity,
nursing.
Harry Williams of Auburn was a
caller at Days Corner recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert LaNeck pass
cd few days in town recently. Mrs.
LaNock was formerly Miss Leila
Dearborn of Hallowcll, asister Of Mrs.
Irwin Danforth.
The quarantine has been removed
from the home of Fred Dixon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Huntington
We're visitors in Lewiston Wednes-
day.
Miss Virginia Higgins is the guest
of friends in Auburn.
There is a case of scarlet fever at
the home of Clarence Dearborn.
Fred Huntington has purchased a
new car.
Antonio Nuzzo has a new touring
car.
Mr. and Mrs. Perlie Skidgell and
daughter Ruby are at home after be-
ing in Auburn for a few weeks.
William Chick is improving from
scarlet fever.
Thomas Phelan and Edward Cote
of Sabattus were callers in town on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Minnie Jcwett was a visitor
in Gardiner Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-28
II NEW MEMBERS
SENIOR SOCIETY

Orono, May -(SpeciaD .-Follow-
ing the junior class day exercises in
the chapel Friday forenoon, the Senior
Skulls conducted the customary tap
ping exercise in front Of Alumni
Hall. selecting IL prominent members
of the class for membership in this
honorary society which was founded
in 1906 for the purpose Of maintaining
friendly relations between the fratcr-
mites; bringing about a closer unity Of
the student body; promoting the pres
cnt college customs and establishing
new ones that seem advisable. Stu
dents are chosen for popularity and ac-
ITCHY in college affairs.
Those selected are Henry D. Small of
Charleston. Eric Q. Berg of Springfield.
Mass, Drew T. Stcarns of Hebron.
Hazcn ii. Aver of Union, Theodore
Sheffield Of Brunswick, Conrad kcnni-
son of Madison. Louis Horsman Of Is
land Falls. Horace Raymond Of Wilton
and J. Wesley Amcs of Walpole. Mass,
and Ebcnczer L. King Of Peabody,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-28
Maine Publicity Bureau
Issues Attractive Booklet

A beautiful los page booklet on
Maine and its attractions as a vaca-
tion land has just been issued by
the State Of Maine Publicity Bureau
whose headquarters are located at
Portland The booklet. which is of
the convenient pocket folder type. en-
deavOrs TO tell the story of Maine
and what it has to offer to tourists.
Tho text of the book has been
greatly condensed so as to give only
the essential details, and also to pro-
vide room for a large number of
wonderfully fine pictures OF Maine
coast. its superb lakes. its mountains.
its rivers. and all Of its other strik-
ing features.
The booklet is handsomely bound
in a colored cover and is distinct
credit to the Publicity Bureau and
to the State of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-28
WHY NOT GROW YOUR own CHERRIES?
Few Trees Will Produce Plenty of Fruit for the
Family and They Require Very Little Care-By F. F..
Rockwell Horticultural Editor of Farm and Firesde"

To get the most delicious cherries,
the Surest, safest, and most economi-
cal way is to pick 'em from your own
trees!
That is not such a difficult thing
to do. Cherries can he grown sue
cessfully in most places, and in many
respects require less care than
apples or peaches.
How much more satisfactory it is
to gather your own cherries, by the
pailful. than to he content with a
taste" from q few rows in a little
round wooden box, for which YOU pay
enough to buy a cherry tree. (And
usually the cherries YOU do get from
one Of these tightly packed boxes,
although they look delicious. prove,
upon trial, to be either unripe or de-
caycd)
Why Don't We Have Cherry Pies
Like Mother Used to Make?
Did You ever stop to think what a
can of cherries costs, compared to
most other fruits? And Yet there
used to be plenty of them on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-28

FURNISHED to the Kennebec Journal
through the courtesy Of J. A. Carnage
& Co. Of Augusta and Waterville.)
Washington, May 26.-Breadstuffs
and meats are dropping to new low re
tail price levels in nearly every section
Of the United States.
Wheat flour at neighborhood stores
throughout the country now sells at an
average price eight per cent below a
year ago. according to the newest
price Investigations Of the Department
Of Labor. Potatoes are down IA per
cent in price. Pork leads meats in the
downward trend. Pork chops are be-
ing sold at an average price IA per
cent below that of year ago. Ham IS
down 10.6 per cent and bacon l.3 per
cent. Chickens show a reduction Of AS
per cent.
A reduction In the cost Of food
means big cut in the general cost Of
living. Expenditures for food repre-
sent about 40 per cent of all disourse-
ments for necessities on the part of
the average family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-28

Not all foods show a decrease in
price during the past IL months, ac-
cording to the Labor departments
price studies. Increases were discov-
cred to have occurred in the prices of
eight principal foods as compared with
six foods which fcll off. The increa ses,
however, Were nparatively small.
The average of beef steak at
ncighborhood $ is now about two
per cent higher than a year ago. Lard
advanced 81 per cent and tea "a per
cent. These increases are largely due,
it is believed, to seasonal causes and
need not be regarded as indicative of
steady advance.
Eggs advanced in price 1913 per cent
during the year and milk seven per
cent. Butter went clear out Of line
with other dairy products in a climb
OF Ell per cent This price advance
cannot be maintained, economists ex-
plain, since prices of other foods fluc-
tuated within narrow limits. Butter
prices. it is predicted, must drop
back into line with other foods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-28
WASHINGTON

WEST-Mrs. GLADYS V. Ames and
brother. Lincoln. of Augusta. are
visiting her sister for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hisler of
Augusta were callers at Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Bowmans, Sunday.
Mr.. Elmer Babb is visiting at Au-
gusta for a few days.
Mrs. Frank Folsom and grand
daughter. Madeline. left today for
massachusetts, where they Will
spend the following month
Rev. Sterling Brewer of North
Carver. Mass, will preach at the
West Washington Chapel next sun
day at 1870. and in the afternoon
at South Somerville. Everybody
welcome.
Edison Wcllman and Glenwood
Hopkins have new Fords.
Mrs. Lizzie Dow is visiting at her
sons. Mr.. Oren Dow, of Augusta.
Alton Wellman was a visitor at
Augusta Thursday.
Mr.. Frank Folsom was a visitor
at Cooper's Mills Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-28
ANSON

Saturday forenoon. the automobile
Of Mr. Billings Of Madison which he
uses in his milk route. rolled down
the hill. just above the Tinkham
store. backed into the fence on the
river bank and lodged thcrc. The
section of the fence, disloCatcd by
the impact Of the car. swung out
and into the river and braccd AGAINST
a huge rock. which juttcd out of the
water. The brace was enough to
hold the heavily loaded Overland
touring car from going into the
river.
4 band Of cyrsies was camping.
Saturday. between Arson and North
Arson on the river bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-28

What about the garage? In build
Ing the modern home this question
must be answered. and for the best
results 1t should be given thorough
consideration before the house is
built.
If the garage is left as an after
consideration. it is often very diff
cult to find a satisfactory solution
to this important problem.
OF course, a garage can be erected
on the rear of the lot after the house
Is built (providing proper provision
has been made for the driveway and
space has been reserved for the
garage) but what about convenience?
Will heat be provided? Electric light,