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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
WEEKLY SURVEY
OF MAINE ROADS

Portland, May 22-The Name AUTO
mobile Associations weekly report on
road conditions, issued Wednesday,:
Portland to Boston-GOod.
Portland to Brunswick and Bath
Good: to Rockland. good: to Augusta
and Waterville, good; Waterville to
Bangor, good. This is an improved
gravel road and is apt to be muddy
after heavy rain.
Portland to Lewiston via Gray
Good,
Lewiston to Winthrop and Augusta
Good.
Augusta to Belgrade and Oakland
Good.
Portland to Pennington via Angus
ta--Good.
Portland to Bridgton and Fryeburg--
Very fair. Some construction going on.
Portland to Norway and South Paris
Good; rough place this side of Shaker
Village.
Bangor to Ellsworth-Good. Ellis
worth to Calais. good.
Bangor to Lincoln. Houlton, and as
far north as Mars Hill-Fair. Snow is
fast disappearing north of Mars Hill.
Bangor to Belfast-Good. Belfast to
Camden and Rockland, fair.
Newport to Dover, Guilford and
Monson-Good: to Greenville, fair.
Pennington to Rangeley-Fair.
Waterville to Skowhegan-Good.
Rather rough at Fairfield.
The Maine roads are fast opening up
and in another week it will probably
be safe to go anywhere in Maine by
automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
Lady Astor Sings
Way into Graces
Scot Communists

Glasgow. Scotland. May siection-
Aston had lively eSper snoSe in support
eerins t9a 1aion %sen s candidate. Captain
Eliot. Gathered outside
Berkeley r hail which ssfnr. ae sss arrived
only 1000, hours uss, sesotS S INTERRUPTED
c Cor nnsa,ins, and after much disorder in
the say Astor finally turned the scales ssa IN
ing y stanalaSs Nee. erect ts w'h ns%s
|lBurning." .u,s,aps which sshe
SOM 20 athe wild men from Giyd ,eo q, !.
1ns House Of s rsasllya p their
ed her audience :, a wne te ~hen SHE in
exolam .na IInionist leaders to go ou a.
vssa n .ns to the street corners and m sna
t Msa attacks Of commonsss 1 Maa9 group.
K sus members of the Ciyu'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
Senate in Hot Talk
Over Methods Mass.
Calvin Coolidge Club

Washington, May 21-Campaign
contributions, with particular refer
ence to methods of a Calvin Coolidge
club in Massachusetts, were subject
ed to q heated debate in the senate
late today with Senator Lodge. Re-
publican, Massachusetts,, the center
of an attack from the Democratic
side.
The discussion was precipitated by
resolution offered by Senator
Walsh, Democrat, Massachusetts,,
asking prompt action by the senate
committee on privileges and cleo
tions in the direction of legislation
which would provide corrupt prac :
tice law applicable to the election OF
senators. .s....ss.-4-s---e ~..
In connection with the resolution
he presented correspondence from
Mayor Curley of Boston, protesting
against methods which 1t was al
legged had been taken by -Republi-
~can Calvin Coolidge club in that
state to raise campaign funds.
Resenting the language used ny
Mayor Curley, Senator Lodge SAID
the letter consists chiefly OF q very
violent and personal attack upon the
chairman of the Republican nation
nj committee. Mr.. Butler, and on the
! president OF the United States, who
ere not involved at all in this move
ment to raise campaign FUNDS.
Asserting that the election laws OF
Massachusetts were elaborate anu
thorough. Senator Lodge stated tnat
ha would like to see the laws or the
United states bearing on cafnpaisn
contributions strengthened.
II think it ought to be done now;
while the elections are coming vi,
he said, and the stronger we can
make the laws the better. Iney III ~,
not be made TOO strons Aio'A
point Of view. ,.;oe
! There are now no corrupt practlce
10 ws referring to the election OF sen
ators although such measures nave
hean pending before the senate pr
viloges and elections committee Ioi
a long time, Senator Walsh Oh MASS
achusetts declared. ,,,,,,r Mis-
-; chairman of the commlttee
oUraed with Senator Walsh tha'
thare should be some legislation OF
the subject speedily enacted.
IN Mayor Curley's letter, senator
walsh asserted, disclosed a slsua,
zion which indicates that an eiIol'
ws being made to raise large SUN
of money for campaign pui be
Wovor Curley had advised MN. ne
mayor .hot attempts are now being
! nase' to organize all business inter ,ter,
, Ssrs % campaign fund. Mayor Cur s icy
had asserted, he said. that boots o. ,c,,, sn ~
shoe manufacturers were par'icui"il
| ~ active. h.er raised ir
massachusetts, for the eiec'iUWM MI. ,sl
president Harding. Senator and
stated that he had been aov,send o." ~
he added that 1t was pteu ',e raised
least twice that sum wou na;gn fund
for the Republican cahip"'
'h Ifnder the laws of Massacnsu eoo
C.;S,,t,ons are limited to SbVVV
| Senator walsh asserted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
CUSTOMS SLEUTHS
GRAB RARE OLD
BOOZE AT BOSTON

Boston, May 21.-Tapping what they
believed to be the source Of supply
for a number of exclusive clubs in this
city. a special duty customs squad to-
day raided storage warehouse on In
dia Wharf and seized 1856 packages of
choice liquors, mostly of pre-war vim
tage. One case of the champagne was
marked "Storehouse No. 3, New York"
and the bottles We're wrapped in Buff
fa1o, N. Y, newspapers of March, 1919
Jacob Hauk of Roslindale, lessee of
the warehouse, was arrested but later
released on his own recognizance when
he said that the part of the building
where the liquor was stored was sub
let to another person and he was not
aware Of the use to which is was being
put. Two other men who were arrest
ed while unloading a liquor-laden truck
at the warehouse were held in $1,000
each.
officers valued the seizure at $4,000.
The inventory included old whisky
brandy. choice wines and liquors. as
we'll as quantity Of Cuban alcohol.
The customs men said they had been
watching the building for several
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
.PENOBSCOT INDIANS
SAY LL-TREATED
BY AGENT HURD

A one-sided hearing was held be-
fore the Governor and Council
Wednesday afternoon on the petition
of several members Of the Penobscot
Tribe of Indians asking that Gov
ernor Bakers nomination of Percy
A. Hurd of Old Town as agent for
the tribe should not receive con-
firmation by the Council. The petit
TONERS were represented by Attor-
ney James B. Perkins of the law firm
of Pattangall, Locke & Perkins of
Augusta.
Several charges were made against
the agent in the testimony of Newell
Gabriel, Peter Gleason and Mr..
Francis, members of the tribe,
among the allegations being that Mr..
Hurd had not always given full
measure in supplying wood to wild
ows of the tribe, that Hurd had at
times overcharged for supplies pur-
chased, at the store, and that seed
money charged against various
members of the tribe on the vouoh-
ers had not always been given en-
tirely to the members of the tribe
engaged in farming.
Mr.. Hurd was first appointed
as agent for the tribe in 1921. by
Governor Baxter, and hearing on
the same petition was held at Old
Town in March of this year, before
Governor Baxter and Councillor Pea
cock.
At the conclusion of the testi-
mony yesterday, Governor Baxter
said that at the previous hearing he
and Councillor Peacock felt that the
weight of evidence was I'm favor of
Mr.. Hurd and that it was hardly
equitable to hear only one side of the
case as was done yesterday for Mr..
Hurd was entitled to have his side
of the case heard before the word
of the witnesses should be accepted
unquestioned.
Governor Baxter said that he did
not think our system of treating the
Indians is right, for the Indians are
made dependent, are pauperized and
placed in subsection. He said that
we ought to have public schools for
the Indians and encourage them to
go out and take their place i'll the
world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22

Governor Baxter reappointed
Wednesday Leslie c. Cornish Of Angus
ia as chief justice of the supreme jul
dicial court.
Other nominations posted by the
governor yesterday which will be in
order for confirmation at the next
meeting of the governor and council
are as follows:
Member of board of osteopathic eX-
animation and Observation-Disclosures
Gay King of Augusta.
Member of board of examiners to
regulate the practice of embalming-
Frank n. Whittier of Brunswick.
Member of State board of arbitra-
ton and concliation-W. r. Hinckley
of Bangor.
Recorder of northern Cumberland
municipal court-Herbelt E. Cole of
Bridgton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
HARRINGTON SPEAKS
BEF 0 RE k|WAN|S
CLUB IN LEWISTON

Lewiston, May 21-Hon Frank G..
Harrington arrived here today for a
two-day conference with Lewiston
and Auburn Republicans interested in
the campaign for the Republican
nomination for governor. This noon
in response to an invitation be was
the main speaker at the luncheon of
the Kiwanis club.
He was introduced by Mayor Char
les S. Cummings of Lewiston as a
typical American.
Mr.. Harrington did not refer to pol
tiles or the coming election in any
way during the few minutes Of his
talk. Being q Kiwanian he talked Of
the principles for which Kiwanis
Enthusiastically love and service.
Speaking of the friendships that are
formed thru such organizations as the
Klwanis and Rotary clubs, Mr.. Far
riEgtons said: What is life after all
except for the friendships that we
form and the service that we render.
He quoted Lincoln rs a man who
belonged to no organization, yet VINO
stood for the principles OF all good
OrSanlZaLlONs
! Speaking of the deplorable condi-
ton of hate and distrust as a result
of the war which he termed danger
7ously menacing factors in our Ma
sticnal and Community life," he said
that he had faith in the principles OF
love and service such as the Kiwanis
stood for, in counteracting the seige
of hate. He said that the Kiwanis
members stood for driving out the
sdiscord of hate by love. If we are to
bring to perpetuity the things for
which life stands for. (Applause).
( Mr. harrington came from Oxford
county where he has been for the last
two days. On sFriday he will speak
IN Augusta before the w. c. T. u. at
the Y. NJ. C. A. assembly hall and on
Saturday will goato Wilton.
The campaign is now claiming all
of Mr.. Farrington's attention. Re-
ports from his headquarters are that
ta'everything is going satisfactorily
MIR. Harrington was loath to discuss
his campaign but did say that he was
highly encouraged both by the re-
ports that come to him and from the
results of his personal contact
through the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
Hope for Coolidge Signature

Early approval of the unanimous.
agreement of the conferees on the
differences between the senate and
the house reached today by both.
branches of congress, was predicted
and the hope was expressed by Re-
publican leaders that the bill would
be signed by President Coolidge.
The conference report will be taken
up by the senate tomorrow or FRI.
day and, IL approved, 1t is expected
that house will be able to act on
Saturday. Little time Is expected to
be taken in debate in either body and
there were indications tonight that
practically no opposition would be
offered.
Both Claim Credit -
Elements OF both the senate and
house provisions were approved and
leaders of both parties tonight were
claiming credit for the bill.
The conference accepted without
change the Democratic income tax,
schedule proposed In the senate by
Senator Simmons of North Caroffno.
but turned down the other major
amendments gained by senate Demo-
providing for full publicity on tax re-
turns and q substitute corporation
tax carrying a surtax on undistrib-
uted profits.
Is "Fair Bilr'
Senator. Smoot, Republican. Utah
chairman Of the conferees. who con-
ferred with President Coolidge early
in the week, described the measure
as 1t emerged from the conferees
today as q flair bill'' and express
ed the hope that It would be accept
ed by the president.
Senator Simmons, ranking Demo-
crat on the finance committee and
one of the conferees. while taking
credit for the income rate schedule.
declared, 1.-THE bill contains several
important and very beneficial admin
istrative changes recommended by
Secretary Mellon"
Similar approval was given by
Representative Longworth. Republi-
can floor leader: Representative
Garner, in charge of the Democratic
fight In the house. and Representa-
tive Frear of Wisconsin, leader OF
the house Republican insurgents in
the tax contest.
Probable Deficit
In It's present form, Senator
Smoot said, the measure would pro-
vide for collection of $S4,5O0,OOO
more than as 1t passed the senate,
but still be $100.O00,000 below the
estimated treasury surplus avail
able for tax reduction. Cost of the
bonus. estimated at $150.0O0.OOO for
next year. and other pending meas
ures calling for extra appropriations
would be added to this apparent de-
Despite this, Senator Smoot, de-
clared, the bill should be passed for
the beneficial effect 1t will have on
business. and he predicted that as
q result of this, returns from tnxes
would show an increase over pres
ent estimates
The 40 per cent increase in exist
Continued on Page 3, Col. 8,
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PO0LER, WATERv|LLE,
GRANTED PARDON BY
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Pardon was granted by the gov
ernor and council Wednesday to
Laffie Pooler Of Waterville. who at
county superior court this year was
the January term Of the Kennebec
sentenced to serve eight months in
the county Jail for operating mo-
tor vehicle while under the influ-
ence Of intoxicating liquor. 81
The petitioner at the hearing to-
day was represented by Attorney +.
Harold Dubord of Waterville, who
asked for pardon of the man on
three grounds: That Poofers family
is in great need; that his punish
ment is excessive; and that there
was a miscarriage Of Justice in the
finding of the verdict, guilty.
Pardons were denied to the. fol-
lowing petitioners: Samuel b. Ross
OF Augusta, Louis Toulouse of Wa
terville, William A. Harrigan of
Portland, Mary E. Dansero of Port
land and LoritO Paris Of Portland.
The following cases were tabled I'M
til the next meeting on June II: Sid
ney Bridges of Wells, Irving A. Rich
ardson of Westbrook. Joseph Bouras-
sa of Lewiston. William King Of
Skowhegan, and Theodore r. Sweet.
land of Rockland. D..
In the Pooler case several wit
nesses were heard in behalf of the
petitioner. among whom was Thorn
as Ward of Augusta, the police off,
Ger who arrested Pooler and who de-
clared that after examining the man
he was satisfied that the respondent
had not been drinking. His testi-
mony in this respect was confirmed
by that of Charles +. Witham, dep
uty marshal of the city of Augusta.
Mrs. Annie Pooler, wife of the re-
spondent, testified that her husband
was not a drinking man.
David Vigue, clerk of the overseers
of the poor of Waterville, asserted
that the board had found 1t neces-
Continued on Page 3, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22

The expected or rumored contest
for the election to the Craftsmanship
Of the Republican State Committee
!! failed to materialize at the organiza-
ton meeting Of the committee at the
Augusta House late Wednesday af-
}ternoon, and George L. Emery OF
piddeford was unanimously elected
IN succeed Robert J. Peacock of Luz
bec. who declined to stand for re-
turn to office. The name OF Judge
Emery was placed in nomination by
William s. Linnell, the Cumberland
county committeeman and the
nomination was seconded by ]. Fred
O'Connell of Bangor, which indicat-
ed that the eastern counties had no
differences with the counties in the
other section of the State in the
matter Of the Craftsmanship.
The real clash developed however,
/ on the proposal of establishing
state committee headquarters at
Portland for the coming State cam
paign. Several of the committee
members from Penobscot. Piscata-
ouis and Aroostook counties raised
emphatic objections to locating the
Headquarters in the far western cor
ner of the State, and insisted that
their section should be recognized
and the headquarters be maintain
ed at either Bangor or else centrally.
In the discussion which followed the
Introduction OF the location of the
Headquarters into the meeting, Au-
gusta was suggested as. the logical
place, and this city was satisfactory
10 the representatives from all Sec
TONS
The chairman elect, Judge Emery.
announced that the place or the
Headquarters in the coming cam
paign would be only nominal as he
expected that the real headquarters
would be in an automobile, In when
he would enter every county and
corner Of the State. Judge Emery
assured the committee men and
women from the eastern counties
that sub offices would be located In
their section, and the work so Or
ganized that they would at all times
be directly in touch with the chair
man.
Judge Emery comes on the State
committee through the election OF
the York county committee to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation
Of Frank Henderson of Limerick.
Judge Emery has had large
amount Of experience, in political
work and was for a number of Year,
state committeeman from York
county.
Other officers of the committee
were reelected unanimously, with
the exception Of the executive COM
mittee, which the new chairman
stated would be announced at the
next meeting of the committee. Mrs
Eva G. Mason of Dover-Foxcroft
was reelected vice-chairman, Mrs
Alice S. Butler of Pennington, Sec
rotary and Joseph w. Simpson OF
York. treasurer.
William S. Linnell of Portland,
the member of the Cumberland
county delegation, introduced a mo-
ton extending the thanks of the
committee to the retiring chairman,
Robert J. Peacock of Lubec for his
efficient services. which was unani.
mously adopted.
In an informal statement on the
future activities of the Republican
state committee, Judge Emery tolc
the members that 1t would be his
Continued on Page 8, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
House Bill Would
Sell Govt Property
At BOOthbay. Maine

Washington, May 21.-The secre-
tary of war would be directed to sell
certain military reservations no
longer required for the national de-
Tense under bill passed today by
the House.
The reservations are Narrows Is
land. Boothbay, Maine: Fort Phoe-
nix, Massachusetts,: two small tracts
connected with the Springfield
(Mass.) armory; Fort Greene, New
port, r. l.: Fort Montgomery. Rouse
Point, N. Y: and Sag Harbor reser-
walton, Long Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
Grand Lodge, X. of P.
Elects at Lewiston

Lewiston, Me-. May 21.-At the
closing session of the Maine Grand
Lodge, knights of Pythias. here this
afternoon, Edward F. Gowell Of Ber-
wick was elected grand chancellor.
Other grand officers included vice
chancellor, J. Frank Massure OF
Portland: prelate, John Everett.
South Paris: master of records and
seals, Edgar J. Brown, Waterville;
master of exchequer, Emery c. Os-
good, Ellsworth and master of arms.
Howard c. Jones. steep Falls. It
was voted to hold the next session
at Portland, May 20 next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
French Filler Will
Continue Flight

Shanghai. May 21.-(By A. P)-Cap-
tain Pelletier DOisy will continue his
paris to Toxic fight Sunday or Mon
day in a Chinese airplane. he an
nounced this afternoon after he had
made a test fight in the Chinese ma
chine.
The airplane was offered to the
Frenchman by General Ho Feng-Ling,
military governor of Shanghai. after
D'Oisy's own plane was wrecked when
landing here.
D'Oisy's first stop on the continued
fight will be Wanting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
COURT DECLARES
MISSING WOMAN
is LEGALLYDEAD

Portland, Me-, May 21-After 1S
years of separation from her parents
and family, who have long since be-
lieved that she was dead Mrs. Eva c.
Rankin of this city today was de-
clared legally deceased by Judge
Joseph B. Reed in the probate court.
Lena NJ. York of North Baldwin,
her sister. was appointed administra-
trix of Mrs. Rankin's estate, which
includes 800 bequest under the
will of Abby c. Tibbitts of Portland,
who died in May, 1917. Mrs. Rankin
was last heard from in Boston IS
years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
Chlorine Gas o. X.
Word of President

Washington, May 21.-The chlor-
inc gas treatment for colds has won
the favor Of President Coolidge. Suf-
fering somewhat from last weeks
cold, the President took the treat
ment yesterday at the army dis
pensary and was so much benefited
that he went back again today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
Hold Canadian at
Bangor for Violation
of Immigration Law

Bangor, Maine, May 21-Captain
Guy Flynn of st. George, N. B., ar
,raoigned before U. S. Commissioner
Reid today for violation of the imml-
grafton laws, gave $500 bail for ap-
pearance at the June term of the dis
trict court in Bangor. Captain Flynn
is charged with bringing into this
country for unlawful purposes wo-
man named Brown. The pair We're ar
rested at Eastport last SATURDAY
night, and the woman has been oe-
nCrted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
Senate Will Pass on
Measure Friday and
House on Saturday
Both Parties Claim
Credit for Bill
Leaders Hope. Presi-
dent Will See Way to
Sign-Believe ill
Be Beneficial to Bust
ness &aEgSs 49,.

Washington, May 21-A tax
reduction bill endorsed by lead
ers of both parties and virtu-
ally every faction in the senate
and house was moulded intos
final shape today. =;
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BURGLARS LOOT
LIVERMORE FALLS
STORE; GET $1,000 :.

Livermore Fails. Me-, May 21.-
Four storekeepers and the agent at
the Maine Central freight shed here,
when they opened up for business
as usual, found that in the night
burglars had ransacked their places.
About $1,000 in all was stolen. The
authorities have no clues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
BUFFERS WET TALK BARRED TROMREC0RD


Murray Butler the subject will not printed the
Senator DIAL Democrat South Carolina asking
but
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
Summer Shutdown
Boston Rubber Co.

Maiden, Mass. May 21.--The Bos-
ton Rubber Shoe Company. q sub
sidiary of the U. 8. Rubber Com
pany, announced today that its fac
tories in this city and Melrose would
be shut down from June q to Au-
gust 4. About $500 employees are
affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
Pepperell and York
Mfg. Co. to Be Shut
Down Week of MAY &c

Biddeford, Me-. May Alan
nouncement was made today that
the plants of the Pepperell Manu-
featuring Company, this city, and
thu York Manufacturing Company,
Saco, would be closed for the week
beginning May &c. The shutdown
affects 1000 hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
DRUNKEN DRIVERS
JAILED AT BANGOR

Bangor. Me-, May 21--In the SUI
perior court today Herbert Sawyer OF
Bangor was fined 500 and costs and
sent TO Jail for thirty days for
drunken driving.
Arthur Lockard of Lincoln was
sent to jail for thirty days for a like
offense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
THE WEATHER
SHOWERS

Northern New England: Showers
Thursday; Friday fair; no change in
temperature.
Southern New England: Showers,
followed by clearing Thursday; Fri
day fair and warmer.
Eastern New York: Partly cloudy
Thursday; Friday fair and warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-22
Poppy CAMPAIGN
' PROMISED BY new
STATE CHAIRMAN

George L. Emery Of
! Biddeford Chosen to
{ Succeed Peacock at
Augusta Meeting Of
Republican st a t e
Committee Capital
City Will Be Head
quarters IS ID Of,
fees in Other Sec
tons Plans A u t O
! Trip into Every
J County = Proposes
Frequent Parleys of
State Committee