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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-27
(By the Associated Press)

Germany now is in absolute de-
fault on all her reparations obliga-
tons and will be afforded no assist
ance in the nature Of a moratorium
to gain her financial feet, according
to a decision of the reparations COM
mission. Also at the end of the pres
ent month, the German government
is to be called upon forthwith to pay
to the Allies the sum of a half mil
lion gold marks on her delayed rep
aration account.
Inside the occupied area Of Ger
many comparative tranquility pre-
vailed Friday so far as untoward
demonstrations were concerned, but
nevertheless the feeling of bitterness
against the French was as apparent
as on previous days. Numerous ar
rests of persons concerned in Thurs
days disorders were made and
others are likely to follow today be-
German officials in carrying out Or
ders given them by the occupation
officials.
Dusseldorf bears somewhat of the
aspect of besieged city, with French
troops jatrolling the streets in place
of the German police. who have left
their posts. Cafes. hotels and places
of amusement were closed at 10
o'clock last night by order of the
French officials.
Throughout the entire Ruhr region.
the number of men on strike in the
coal mines and other industries is
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-27
GOVERNOR ON STATE AID

No attempt will be made by Gov.
Barter to bring pressure to bear up
m the legislature to adopt the Bud
.st Committee recommendation that
al State aid be cut off from private
Institutions in the State. This is an
authoritative statement and is sane
toned by Gov. Baxter.
Gov, Baxter is to take the position
that the committee report places the
matter in the hands of the repreSen-
tatiyes and senator's that are able to
obtain all the information that they
require to guide them in their delib-
eratiOns and final action. The views
Of Gov. Baxter were clearly set forth
in his message to the legislature, de-
liyered Jan. 4, and are consequently
well known to the members. 1t is
the view of Gov. Baxter that having
placed this information in the hands
Of the men whose business it is to
enact the laws he has accomplished
all the duty before him until they
shall have acted and the various bills
and resolves have come to him for
his approval.
When it comes time for Gov. BaX-
Ter to perform this duty he will not
Hesitate to either express his appro-
val Or disapproval Of the acts of the
legislature.
No member of either the Senate or
House is to be called into the execu-
tive department to hear the views of
Gov. Baxter on this proposition. Any
member. however, who wants more
Information than he now has as to
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IMPERIAL WIZARD
STATES PRINCIPLES
OF XII kLuX Khan

Chicago, Jan. 26.--ku klux klans-
men have no right to take the law into
their own hands. Hiram Wesley Evans,
imperial wizard of the organization,
declared today, issuing statement
also in which he charged Governor Par
ker of Louisiana with political or other
motives in instgating the Mer Rouge
investigation of the deaths of Watt
Daniel and T. F. Richard.
Asked if the khan would defend any
men who may be arrested or indicted
in connection with the Louisiana case,
Evans said:
1T would depend entirely upon the
condition of the klansman. If he was
unable to provide defense for himself
we would most certainly see that his
rights as klansman were looked
after and that he got justice. We
would not use any effort anywhere to
prevent man from paying the just
penalty for a crime committed"
There is no set Of circumstances
under which the khan would have a
right to take into it's own hands. or be
responsible in any way for. the en-
forcement of the law, except insofar
as their sworn duty as klansmen would
place them under the officials charged
with the enforcement of the law"
Evans said.
Every klansman specifically takes
the following oath. which has never
been published before: L furthermore
promise to swear that l will always
at all times. and in all PLACES. help. aid
and assist the duly constituted officers
of the law in the proper performance of
their legal duties
There is nothing contained in any
oath that in any way permits, allows
or condones law violations.
The mask is but portion of our re-
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Widely Travelled
U. S. Army Deserter
Out of Luck London

London. Jan. 26.--(By A. P)-
After wandering nearly 10000 miles
through Asia and Europe, Russell
Pattenger of Roodhouse, Ills, who,
according to army records, deserted
the American eXpeditionary forces in
Siberia on Jan. II, 1920 is destitute
in London, his latest attempt to sur
render to the military authorities
before the transport st. Mihiel sailed
from Antwerp, having failed.
Pattenger has been trying to get
into custody for two years. Last
week. when he heard that the Amer
lean troops were leaving Europe. he
escaped from Il hospital at Hart
wood. Scotland. by scaling Il high
wall and swimming a moat. He then
beat his way across England but
lacking funds. was unable to reach
Antwerp. He left the American base
at VladivoStok in the middle of the
Siberian winter while in Il state of
illness, he claimed. He encountered
many adventures along the trans
Siberian route which finally ended
for him in a Bolshevik internment
camp in Moscow, from which he was
freed with other Americans late in
1920. Thence he proceeded to the
Esthonian border, where he planned
to report to the American occupa-
tional headquarters in Coblenz but
illness interviewed and after treat
ment in a German hospital he was
deported to Denmark. when event
ually he was sent to Scotland.
Pattenger first came to the notice
of American officials here through
letter written to William Howard
Taft when the American chief justice
visited Aberdeen last year. but. as he
is clasSed as a deserter in a foreign
country. the consular ana military
officials were unable to assist him.
He is probably Uncle Sans most
widely travelled prodigal and if he
eventually gets home will have cir
cled the globe. but the only fattcd
calves he says he anticipates arc
those of the guards who lead me to
the court MARTIAL" and these he de-
clarcs he will be glad to see.
Not only a man without coun-
try. but without food and funds and
almost without clothes, Pattenger
presents pitiful spectacle for n
man who once wore the uniform.
The Red Cross is assisting him
while he hunts for ship on which
he can work his passage homeward
and do proper penance as the chara-
pion long distance deserter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-27

When the mid winter meeting Of
the Maine Federation Of Women's
clubs convened. Friday in the House
of Representatives. Mrs. Lawmaker
and Hiss Lawmaker gathered from
all parts of the Pine Tree state $50
strong and a little Legislature was in
order.
First hand facts of the coal situa-
ton in Portland as seen by a Maine
clubwOman were brought to the
women, Friday forenoon, when Mrs.
George +. French of Portland. chair
man of the Industrial and Social con-
ditions. sounded the warning. urged
women to study the coal situation,
learn why coal is mined for 81 to So
Il ton and is sold for SIS ton. Last
summer Portland institution bought
coal at SIS a ton and was criticized
as it was said coal would be plenti-
full and cheaper this winter. But this
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Coast Guard Cutter
Sent to Aid ROckland
Schooner Helvetia

Rockland, Me, Jan. ga coast
guard cutter has put out from Nor
folk to find and assist the three
masted schooner Helvetia. disabled
off the South Carolina coast. /. F.
Snow Company of this city, principal
owners of the vessel. were informed
today in a message from the Norfolk
coast guard.
The Helvetia had been given up for
lost after reports from Norfolk jan
uary is said she had capsiZed with
her crew of seven men. A radio mes
sage received yesterday at Morehead
City. n. c., from an unidentified
steamship. and relayed, here, an
nounced that the schooner was safe.
but that her sails We're torn and she
was otherwise crippled. She sailed
light from New York December IS
for Cha rleston.
The position of the Helvetia was
given yesterday as north latitude
32.0l: longitude 1921. This was cor
rected today, the latitude being given
as ~.
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Settlement of Suit
Over BENJAMIN Will

New York. Jan. o6-Mrs Enrico
Caruso. widow of the famous tenor,
and daughter of the late Park Ben
Jamin, who upon his death last Au-
gust. disinheritcd his children, be-
ceause of their alleged "Ingratidude."
today announced q satisfactory settle
ment of the contest brought by the
Benjamin children to upset their fa
theirs will. The contest was begun
on the ground that Anna Bo1chi Ben
iamin. Mr.. Benjamin's adopted
daughter. to whom he left $4,000, he
had unduly influenced him.
Mrs. Caruso said the financial con-
siderations of the settlement were
considerable but the most crafty
ing aspect Of the settlement, was that
cregatory statements about her. and
her brothers and sisters, would be
stricken from the will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-27
DIR. Thompson School
Superintendent Dies
Suddenly WaldObOrO

Waldoboro, Me-, Jan. 26.-Dr. Vic
tor V. Thompson, superintendent of
schools here and in three other
classed towns. dropped dead today
while visiting school at North Waldo
boro. He was brother of former
Mayor Rodney /. Thompson Of Rock
land.
DR.. Thompson. after graduating
from Bowdoin College in 1890, was
principal of high schools in Hard
wick and Ashland in Massachusetts
and for nine years until 1909. was
superintendent of schools in Ashland
and Hopkinton, Mass. He had prac-
ticcd medicine in this section for q
number of years. He was born in
Friendship in 1866.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-27
Savage Acquitted
Of Completely In
Booze Case Portland

Portland, Me-, Jan. 26.-Roy K.
Savage, of this city and Bangor, was
found not guilty on a charge of I'M
lawful possession in Superior Court
TINS afternoon. The jury returned
Its verdict in 45 minutes. The charge
grew out of a raid made by deputy
snerlffs on a party of alleged rum
runners who attempted to land a
cargo OF whiskey from the sea at
Underwood Springs. July :, when
Rooert L. Bridges. alias Brownie"
brlggio, whose decomposed body
was found some weeks afterwards
az Underwood is believed to- have
met his death.
savage denied connection with the
attempt to smuggle in the liquor,
xnlch the state alleges was for holi-
Jay sale. He testified that his pres
enGe on the scene resulted from a
ali TO repair the motor boat the
men were using.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-27
Maine Born Ship
Owner Dies. Brooklyn

New York. Jan. 26.-Fields 5.
Pendleton, descendant Of long
line of New England ship owners,
shipbuilders and masters of sailing
ships. died today at his home in
Brooklyn. Ships that he and his
brother, Edwin S. Pendleton, con
trolled as the firm of Pend!eton
Brothers, are known in almost ev-
cry port along the coast in Cen
trail and South America, and in the
West Indies.
Mr.. Pendleton was born 53 years
ago on the island of Islesboro, in
Penobscot bay, Maine, and was the
son Of the late Fields c. Pendleton
and Sabrina p. Seeley. He came
to New York about 30 years ago,
and began the operation of sailing
vessels. known in many a port as
an astute trader. Mr.. Pendleton was,
at his death, one of the largest IN
dividual owners of vessels In the
country. He was president of the
Atlantic Carriers Association.
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Schooner With Sails p"
Swept Away Badly
Leaking, Says Wireless

Halifax. n. s., Jan. 26.-With
foremost and all sails swept away.
and leaking badly. the schooner
Maid of England. bound from Ball
timore to Halifax. is helpless 80
miles off Cchebucto Head. according
to a wireless message received here
today from the British steamer
Manchester Shipper. The steamer.
which sailed today from Halifax for
Manchester. and which is standing
by the disabled vessel, asked that
assistance. be sent. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-27
Plan to X-Ray Old
King Tutenkhamun

Luxor. Egypt, Jan. 26.-Pharaoh
Iutenkhamun. the mightiest king in
the world three thousand years ago,
whose tomb was recently discovered
in Egypt is to be x-rayed if his
mummy still lies in the tomb.
When the Psychologists now at
work on the tomb open the alabas-
ter coffin, take off the thin cover Of
gold and carry the shrouded form
into the sunlight, it will be photo
graphed frc:c every angle The hun
dreds of yards of bandage will be
unwound and, for the first time in
history. a film Of the weird sight will
be made.
1t has been decided that the num-
my Is to be x-rayed before the band
ages are removed as it is expected
that this will throw an important
light on the ritual of embalming as
practiced by the ancients.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-27
futile TO DISCUSS !:
| MORATORIUM BEFORE
PREPARATIONS COM'RS.

Paris, Jan. 26-(By A. P.)-The
possibility of the reparations COM
mission becoming medium for
compromise in the present difficult
ties between France and Germany
virtually ended this afternoon, so far
as the immediate future Is con.
cerned. ~s
By deciding that it would be futile
to discuss the question OF a mora
forum with conditions as they are
in the Ruhr. and declaring Germany
in general default of all her repara-
ton obligations to France and Bel
GUM, the commission placed itself
outside of the problem for some
time to come.
The decision has the effect of pro-
viding for future defaults by Ger
many in reparation deliveries. either
in cash or kind, and saves the COM
mission the trouble of declaring a
new default every time one occurs.
The moratorium prepared by the
American unofficial representative,
Roland w. Boyden, about which
there has been so much discussion,
now becomes in effect buried, since
it was only to see the light of day
when and if the French moratorium
plan came up for consideration.
J. Sir John Bradbury. the British
delegate gareed with the French rep
Preventative Louis Barthou, that the
present was not the time for discus
sion of moratorium, but he abstain
cd from voting because he could not
agree that Germany was entirely to
blame for the general default on all
her reparation obligations.
The anticipated Franco British dis
pute over the Interpretation of para
graph is of annex 2 of the peace
treaty, did not come up today, but
Sir John Bradbury made the reser-
walton that this afternoons action
must not be construed as an inter-
preation of this portion of the treaty.
The British disagree with the
French. who assert that this para
graph justifies action such as the
French have taken in the Ruhr inde-
pendent of Great Britain.
Todays action by the commission
brings the schedule of reparations
payment of May 6. 1921, into effect
again, beginning February /. 1t is bas-
ed on Germany'S refusal to continue
deliveries in kind to France and Bel
GUM as long as the Ruhr is occupied
and Germany's failure to make cash
payments.
Paragraph IS of annex reads:
THE measures which the Allied and
associated powers shall have the right
to take in case of voluntary default by
Germany. and which Germany agrees
not to regard as acts of war. may in
cludc economic and financial prohibi-
tions and rcprisals and. in general,
such other measures as the respective
governments may determine to be nee
essary in the circumstances
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-27
THE COAL PROBE

Defending the firm of Randall and
McAllister, coal dealers of Portland,
and characterizing it as lone of the
most reputable concerns in that city,"
Representative Rounds of Portland
addressed the members of the House
of Representatives Friday morning
in an unsuccessful attempt to post
pone until Friday the final passage
of that body Of the resolve instruct
ing the attorney general of the State
to investigate fuel profiteering.
Preceding his motion, Representa-
tive Rounds pointed out that an en-
tirely wrong impression had gone
out concerning this firm and they
would have been able to deliver more
coal if teams in Portland had not
been employed in snow removal
At the outset, Representative
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Leviathan To Go
Into Southampton
n. Y. Run Next June

New York. Jan. c6-The Leviathan
largest ship flying the American flag
and second biggest vessel in service,
has been allocatcd to the United
States Lines and will be put on the
New York Southampton run next
June. local officials of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation announced today.
The Leviathan is now being re-
conditioned at Newport News at an
approximate cost of $6.000,000. Ship
ping Board officials expect the vessel
to he ready for service by June IS.
The Leviathan, formerly the Nav-
crland. was seized from the Ger
mans during the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-27

Boston, Jan. c6-Jcsse Murphy on
trial for the murders in 1917. Of Ed
ward T. Foley and Ordway r. Hall,
chain store managers, of which
George and Charles Rollins, brothers,
previously were convicted, took the
stand in his own defense today and
repudiated confession which he
signed while a prisoner in the East
ern Penitentiary in Pennsylvania last
May.
Speaking at rate that taxed the
ability of the court stenographers,
Murphy maintained a steady flow of
narrative for more than an hour I'M
til the court took adjournment for
the day. At times his voice rose I'M
til he was shouting in tones that
made the courtroom ring. Murphy
will continue his testimony tomor-
row.
Detailing his movements on Feb
ruary II, 1917, the date of the Foley
murder, Murphy said he was in Bos-
ton until noon, when he took q train
to Worcester to see his mother. Fo-
ley was shot and killed on the night
of February II. 1t was his first visit
in this city since 1915. Murphy testi-
fed, and the only person he met here
was Irwin Sullivan" He denied
meeting Humphrey Lane, or Herbert
McGlinchy, mentioned in his prison
confession. He stayed at a Boston
hotel, where he registered under his
own name, he said.
In Worcester. he remained until
the Sunday night following, when he
took train for Detroit. arriving in
the latter city February 10. In De-
troit. Murphy said, he registered as
Jesse Murphy" at hotel. He re-
manned in Detroit. he said. until
Washington's birthday. and did not
visit Boston in the interim. He de-
MED that he held up judge in De-
troit or held up n chain store there.
incidents figuring in the confession.
Hall was. murdered in Boston, Feb
ruary 81.
Murphy said he arrived in Phila-
delphiaS March 5, 1917, and described
his arrest, conviction and sentence
to a term of IL years for robbing the
Federal Reserve Bank in that city.
| He then detailed the steps taken to
| secure his pardon IN pennsylvania
so that he might be brought to Bos-
| ton for trial.
The pardon was secured by Dist
| riot Attorney Thomas c. O'Brien. of
| Suffolk County, Murphy testified. MIR.
OBrien asked Murphy what his de-
Tense would be when he was arraign-
cd on the Foley and Hall murder
charges. and Murphy replied that he
would plead not guilty, the defend
ant testified.
"O'Bren said to me: If we bring
! you back to Boston, l don't want you
to make a fool out of me. l am
candidate for district attorney and
the public might hold it against me-
Murphy said. He added that Mr.. O.
Brien had suggested plea of guilty
of murder in the second degree.
II told him them said Murphy,
chat l was not going out of one pri-
son in Pennsylvania to another in
Massa chusettS."
Murphy said that Mr.. O'Brien had
also mentioned that something
might be done along manslaughter
lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-01-27
|AXTER PUTS STATE
AID ACTION UP TO
THE LEGISLATURE

Governor Says He Will Not Make Any Effort
TO influence Legislature on Budget Com
mittee's Report Recommending State Aid
for Private Institutions be Cut off-Repre
sentative Rounds Defends Portland Coal
Firm in Unsuccessful Attempt to Stall off
Final Passage Resolve for Probe Coal Situa-
tion-Attorney General Issues Call for First
Hearing at Portland February 1st-Sea and
Shore Fisheries Committee Strongly Or
posed to Consolidation With Department
Inland Fish and Game
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Mrs. Vernon Stiles
Granted Divorce
From Singer Husband

Lewiston, Me. Jan. .G-Mrs. Eu-
genia Stiles, wife of Vernon Stiles,
well-Fnown concert and opera singer,
was grssted a divorce this afternoon
by Chief Justice Cornish. A cross
libel brought by Mr.. Stiles against
his wife was dismissed at his request.
The chief point in controversy was
the custody of their child. Dorothy
Vernon Stiles, 10, who, Tor the past
twQ years, has been boarded by her
father in the home of Professor
George f. Ramsdell. of Bates College.
The court decreed that the custody of
the child should remain with Pro-
fessor and Mrs. Ramsde1l and may be
visited by either parent. The father
must pay $50 each month for the
support of the child.
In their cross libels, each alleged
cruel and abusive treatment and in
addition Mrs. Stiles alleged infidelity.
Follow ing a conference OF attorneys
and principals, Mrs. Stiles agreed to
drop the charge of infidelity she had
made against her husband so that
the only allegations by either party at
the hearing were cruel and abusive
treatment. The libelee did not deny
his wife's assertions.
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Predicts BlOcs Will
Control Congress

New York. Jan. o6-Unfted States
senator Smith w. Brookhart. of Iowa.
tonight prericted before the council
Oh foreign relations. that control of
both houses of Congress would be
obtained by a combination of "thc
farm bloc. the labor bloc. the soldier
bloc, and the mothers bloc"
Il expect these blocs to turn more
members out of Congress until they
nave a majority in both houses, "Sen-
ator Brookhart said. and then they
VIII proceed to n settlement of the
great economic questions of the day
both domestic and foreign, upon the
simple principles of cooperation"
"America's interest IN European af-
fairs was the subject OF the address,
es at the dinner. at which George w.
Wickersham. attorney general under
former President Taft. presided.
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Can Never Enforce
18th Amendment
Says DIR. Butler

Columbus, Ohio. Jan. rs. (By A..R.}
There is no likelihood that sthc
Eighteenth amendment ever can be
enforced. mo matter at what ex-
penditure of money or of effort" DIR.
Nicholas Murray Butler. president of
Columbia University. declared in an
address today at the annual mid
winter meeting of the Ohio State Bar
Association.
He linked the prohibition amend
ment with the fifteenth addition to
the Constitution of the United
States, which was proclaimed. in 1870.
and granted the Negro suffrage, as
two important and law-made in
fluences which now are making and
seem likely long to make for law
lessness in American life." ,nG