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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
POLAR AIR DASH
PLAN APPROVED
For Extensive Survey Of the
Unknown North
NOME BASE FOR HoP-oFF


Washington. - The American
navy is making preparations to go
in for exploring on a huge scale
with a combined fleet of ships and
aircraft.
The report Of the special board OF
officers headed by Rear-Admiral W. A.
Moffett. just made public, recommend
cd definite plan OF procedure for the
exploration OF the North Polar regions
next summer by using the mammoth
airship Shenandoah.
Secretary OF Navy DENLY approved
the plan subject to later necessary
notifications.
The principal objective OF the expe-
dhion will be the establishment OF the
practicability Of transpolar air
route.
The board recommended the expedI-
tion be equipped with two or three
vessels with mooriny masts, the great
dirigible Shenandoah and six air.
planes.
Nome was selected as the main base
because 1t was accessible early in the
season. The board decided the at
tempt to explore the North Polar Ice
cap should be begun early next year
One Of the ships with three planes
will go to Spitzbergen, where prepara-
tions will be made to receive the Shen-
andoah II It is discovered after the air
ship has erlised over the Pole that II
is easier to return to civilization by
that direction than by a return to
Nome.
The trip to the Pole will be only
incident to the basic purpose of the
expedition which will be 10 investi.
gate the possibility Of establishing a
practical air route through the polar
regions to Europe or to Japan. Sec
ondly, the Shenandoah will make a
thorough exploration from the air Of
the vast unknown area north Of
Alaska. or 100000 square miles OF
unexplored territory.
The accompanying airplane viii
make shorter observation trips and
the ships equipped with mooring masts
will act as moving bases for the Shen-
andoah.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04

The names Of two Governors are OF
the program of speakers for the Mary
land Week exercises, which are to be
held in connection with the annual
meetings of the Maryland Farm Blu,
reau Federation, Maryland Agricui
tural Society and afliiated organiza-
tlons at the Southern Hotel on Janu,
airy Q, 10 and II.
Governor Ritchie. Of Maryland, and
Governor Pinchot, Of Pennsylvania
are expected to speak. Governor
Pinchpt Is scheduled to talk at meet
ing Of the State Dairymen on January
10 and Governor Ritchie is on the
program for that afternoon.
Besides the Governor, Mayor Jack
son and o. e. Bradfute. OF Chicago
president Of the American Farm Bu
resu Federation will speak Mayor
Jackson will welcome the delegates
to the first business session on Wed.
nesday afternoon.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
STATE
CAPITAL


Annapolis
No less uhan 40 legislative pro-
posais, many Of them important, rep
resenting the desires Of II State de-
partments. were submitted bT Gov
ernor Richie to Thomas H. Robinson,
the new Attorney General, for study.
The Governor and Attorney General
went into conference immediately aft
er MT Robinson had been sworn into
ONCE by the Governor as Annapolis.
Robert H. Archer, Jr, Of Hartford coun-
ty, announced ~ one Of the new As
sistant Attorneys General, was pres
ent. Mr.. Robinson also announced ap-
pointment Of Edward H. Burke.
The Governor announced ne will
make the recommendations OF the
Commissioner OF Motor Vehicles. deal.
ing with proposed reorganization Of
the Tranic Court, an administration
measure The recommendation, how
ever. win not necessarily be adopted
in its entirety.
None OF the 40 proposed pieces OF
legislation involves an appropriation,
proposals Of the latter kind being con
sidered by the Governor in the budget.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
Nlmrods Inerssss In state.

tNfWHoho iftNtG GoeS w 0hahSs
Hunting is becoming more popular
in Maryland, figures Issued by e. Lee
LeCompte. State Game Warden. on the
number Of hunting licenses issued dur
ing the fall Indicate.
Nearly 5000 more Nimrods took ou;
licenses during the autumn than In the
corresponding period last year, accord
ing to Mr.. LeCompte.
The report covers the months Of
September, October and November
This year 51,001 hunters OF small game
paid license fees. Last year during
the same three months 45,17s obtsined
permits.
The non-residents of Maryland who
choose to do their fall cunning in the
State. as well as native hunters, are
on the increase. During the three
months this year 1925 sportsmen liv.
ing in other States paid $40 each for
Maryland licenses. Last year 1871
fewer nen-residents bought permits.
The rise Of 1,155 over last year in
the number OF Statewide" licenses
sold would indicate that followers o;
the sport are becoming less inclined
to confine themselves to their own
counties In hunting excursions.
This class Of license permits the
holder to hunt in any part of the
State. It costs IS. The ordinary
county license. which sells for 81. re.
stricts the holder to cunning in the
county Of his residence.
Receipts from these licenses were
$11,002 more than they were last year
The balance OF receipts over the ap
proprlations Is turned over to the
State Treasury. he said.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04

Baltimore.-Abolition of the police
magistrate system In Baltimore city
and the addition of three judges to
the Supreme Bench was recommend
ed by the courts committee of the
Criminal Justice Commission in its
report submitted to the body. The re-
port was approved Alan tombstone,
Jr.. managing director. in his report.
charged that appointment Of police
justices usually is based on political
eN9edieEsy aud that politicians often
gave suggestions" on how decisions
should be made. He declared the Of
fice has beccme odious because Of the
past conduct Of some of the justices.
To provide the additional judges so
that all criminal cases would be
handled from the beginning in the
Criminal Court, the constitution Of the
State would have 10 be amended
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
TRIED TO ROB POLICEMAN.
Two Men caught'sy Member OF Phil
adeiphla Force.

Philadelphia. Two defendants
caught by a patrolman attempting to
enter his own home were sentenced to
the county prison by Judge McDevitt.
Walter Egmasczski. of Wilmington,
got sentence OF from FIVE to 10
years. and his companion. Bronislaw
KarbowSk. one to two years.
Patroiman Frank Schenkle saw the
defendants enter an alleyway that led
10 his home. He was suspicious Of
their action and. investigating, found
they had broken open door to the
shed in the rear OF his home and were
attempting to enter the rear door of
the house.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
II KNOWN DEAD
IN ASYLUM FIRE
800 Inmates Of Institution
Taken From Building
WOMAN REscuER GIVES LIFE
Several OF Victims Thought To Have
Perished Trying To Save Gifts
AT Supper When Gong
Sounds.

Chicago. - Seventeen persons
are known to have perished in a
FIRE which DESTROYED a part Of one
section Of one of the frame struc-
lures Of the Chicago State Hos.
pital for the Insane at Dunning,
on the northwest edge of Chicago.
Hospital authorities announced at
midnight that 20 persons in all were
unscccunted for. These included the
deed and the patients who escaped
from the institution and had not re-
turned. About SO patients escaped,
but some OF them were rounded up
later.
Six hundred men inmates Of the
partly destroyed structure were
rushed out inso a drIzzIlng rain by
guards as the fire spread.
Among the victims was Mrs. Mary
Caraker, wife OF an attendant. whose
husband, ELLA caraker. and a son,
Lowell, II years old, also are missing.
The patients were seated at supper
In the large dormitory comprising one
section OF the story-and-a-half struc-
ture when the FIRE gong sounded.
Attendants, nurses and doctors hur-
ried TO the burning building to assist
, the attendants In charge Of the pa
tients, all OF whom were victims OF
mild forms Of insanity and many of
whom were soon to be discharged.
The patients were hurried from the
burning building and at first 1t was
thought that all had been rescued
from the structure. known among the
patients as the death house" be-
cause some sections OF It had been
utilized to house incurables.
Later, as the ruins could be pene-
trated, bodies were found, burned be-
yond recognition. Hospital authorities
said It would probably be impossible
to Identify definitely many Of the
bodies.
Heroic acts by both attendants and
patients were responsible for the fact
that there was not a larger loss OF life.
Many patients assisted their more un-
fortunate companions who became
confused. Some Of the patients are
believed to have perished when they
tried to save Christmas trinkets.
The origin OF the fire Is unknown.
Some OF the hospital attendants said
they believed It had started from an
overheated boiler Other theories were
that IT had been started by patient
who laid aside lighted Christmas
cigar In his ward as he started for the
dining room. or that defective wiring
was responsible.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
Bridge Committee VIII Confer With
y. D. Baker.

John N. Maekall. State roads chair.
man; Emory L. Coblentz and James
H. Gambril1 constitute special com
mIttce OF the Maryland-virginia Bridge
Commission named to confer with
Holmes D. Baker in an effort to reach
an agreement on a price for the
bridges over the Potomac River al
Brunswick and Point OF Rocks. Mr.
Baker represents the bridge owners.
u price can be agreed on the Leg
islatures Of the two States will be
asked to appropriate the money to
acquire the properties and make them
free bridges.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
HELEN HAMILTON BURIED.
More Than 1000 Persons Pay Girl
Last Tribute.


Camden. N. J.-Helen Hamilton, the
lS-year-old girl whose fortitude dur
ing a hopeless illness aroused nation
wide sympathy and interest, was
buried Wednesday.
More than 1000 persons passed by
her coffin. where she lay dressed in
white satin. according to her last
wishes
In an-sdtoining room stood small
Christmas tree surrounded by toys
sent to the girl during her long Ill
ness.
Her death was due to complications
resulting from a rupture Of the heart
several years ago when she was acei
dentsIly buried under fall of earth
while playing.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
LenlsIatlxs Teas PLANNED.

Legislative teas at which members
Of the General Assembly will speak
are planned by the Democratic WON
ans Club The teas will be given the
second wednesday afternoon OF each
month OF the legislative session.
Miss Marie Freshman, chairman OF
the clubs legislative committee. will
arrange the programs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
AlR-mAlL SERVICE HALTED.


Omaha. Neb.--As a mark Of respect
for the four air-mail pilots killed dur
ing 1923. transcontinental air-mail
service will be discontinued for one
week, according to local Superintend-
ont D. B. colyer. During the halt In
the service an exhaustive inspection
will be made OF all planes and equip
ment at the various nir-mail fields
throughout the country, colyer said
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
PACT WITH TURKS is SIGNED.

American Admiral Arranees For Con
sIderation OF Claims.
washington.-Rear-Admlrai Bristol
at constantinople, notified the State
Department that he signed an agree
ment with the Turkish Government
December "a under which commit
tee Of Turkish and American delegates
will be appointed within six months
after the Turkish-American treaty rat.
ifications have been exchanged to
consider the claims of Turkish and
American nationals.
The agreement is in accordance
with an understanding reached when
the treaty was negotiated.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
U. S. SHIP IN DISTRESS
Wireless Calls From Shipping Board
Vessel in Black Sea.

London---A Lloyd dispatch from
Alexandra reports the receipt Of a
radio distress call from the United
States Shipping Board Steamship
Conejos. which gave her position as
42,1s north ss46 east This position
is in the Eastern part Of the Black
Sea. The conejos reported that one
hold was leaking. and that the for
ward mart was undar water.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
eLuEcoATs' SCENT is GOOD
Stop Truck for Dirty License Tags;
Find Moonshine.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. they ordi-
narily fill the duties of traffic guar
dians, Patrolman Shields and Mann
ing qualified for posts on the liquor
squad by their keen sense of smell.
The bluecoats halted Hyman spoonzik
because the tags of his motor truck
were obseured by dirt.
While examining the tags, the po-
licemen detected strong scent OF
what they believed to be moonshine.
After taking the machine to the police
station, it was found the truck con
tained score of cans filled with alco-
hol and moonshine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
IMMIGRATION BILL HEARINGS.
House Committee Takes Up johnson
Measure.

Washington.-Hea were begun
by the House immigration Committee
on legislation to take the place OF the
present quota law, which expires next
June 80.
Chairman Johnson has introduced a
bill which would provide for selective
immigration with quotas fixed at per
cent based on the number OF persons
Of each nationality here under the 1890
census.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04

Hsgerstown.-Two men injured in
automobile accidents near here are
dead, bringing the death toll of
Christmas Day trafiic mishaps to FIVE,
with five others injured. Paul Miller,
injured when train of the Western
Maryland Railway struck the automo-
bile in which he and four others were
riding. died as the result Of his in
juries. Two others in the machine
died after the accident They are
Mrs H. II. Harmony and her son, John
Harmony. Mr.. Harmony and a daugh-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
FIFTH HoLlDAy.eoRN CHILD.
Iowa FamiIy's Physician No Longer
Gets Day OF.

Westpoint, Iowa.-A holiday is no
longer holiday for the family doctor
Of Mr., and Mrs. Ben J. Brinck. And
Christmas Day this year was no ex-
ception. for Mr.. and Mrs Brinck be
came the parents OF a daughter. their
fifth child and the fifth to arrive on a
holiday.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
VETERANS PROTEST.

Cleveland, O.-The local American
Legion post is investigating com
plants that large concern manufac-
turing auto parts is forcing employees
to sign an endorsement of Treasury
Secretary MELONS tax reduction pro-
gram.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
RopY VALENTINO BACK AGAIN.

Hollywood.-The Famous Players
Lasky Corporation announced Rodolph
Valentino had signed contract to re
turn to pictures. With the annoying
salary item, settled Valentino returns
to Hollywood within the next few
weeks.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
RENouNcEs RIGHT TO THRONE.
Danish Prince Gives Up Title To Wed
Canadian Girl.

Copenhagen.-It is officially an.
nounced that Prince Erik. OF Denmark.
on the occasion of his betrothal to
Miss Lois Frances Booth. OF Ottawa,
renouneed his right to succession to
the throne and his title of prince.
King Christian, however. conferred on
him the title of Count of Rothern-
bourg.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
LAssEN IN ERUPTION.
Greatest Activity OF only United
States Volcano In Year.

States Volcano In Year.
Sacramento. Cal-Lassen Peak, the
only active volcano in continental
United States, broke out in eruption
Thursday. according to dispatch to
the Sacramento Bee. from Redding.
The eruption. which began at P. M,
is the largest in years, as measured
by the volume OF smoke emitted, the
dispatch said.
The first clouds did not ascend to
any great height. The heavy ashen
cloud extended to the south. and late
Thursday continued to maintain its
contour for several hundred feet.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
TWO OF Tur's rAsLErs FOUND
Discovered When Work Of RemovIn

Discovered When Work of Removing
Tomb Roof Is Resumed.
Luxor. Egypt-Work was resumed
on Tutankh-Amen's tomb after the
customary break for the weekly mar
ket day.
Howard Carter, having dismantied
the first section Of the roof Of the can
opy or outer shrine over the sarco-
phagus, tackled the great wooden rack
that supports the linen pail over the
second shrine. Two alabaster tablets
bearing the King's cartouehe were dis
covered
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
KILLED AErER wEnnlne

Portsmouth. O.-Mrs. William Davis,
Christmas bride, saw her husband shot
to death few hours after the we'd
ding by Garner Yenc,ll, 26, an old
suany Venclll Is in Jail
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
MeAooo,s SON MARBLES

Pasadena, cal.-Robert H. McAdoo,
son of William C. McAdoo, was mar
ried to Miss Lorraine Rowan at her
mnthsr's home here Christmas night
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
SON FINDS FATHER DEAD.
Victim OF Heart Disease Had Just
Decorated Tree.

Deeorated Tree.
New York.-Sitting beside a Christ
mas tree he had Just trimmed. James
McCue, 56 years old. OF 1855 Fair
mount avenue, was found dead by his
son.
McCue had been in excellent spirits,
and after finishing trimming of the
tree. sat in chair and told his son.
James, Jr., to get him some water.
When the boy returned he thought
that his father was asleep. but after
shaking him and receiving no answer
he called other occupants OF the house.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04
W. R. CLARK
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
LA PLATA, ND

Our equipments for the business are
OF the best, our outfit complete-New
Hearse and Good Team
Are prepared 70 furnish. on the
shortest notice. all styles Of the best
grades of caskets and Cofins.
VIII give our personal attention to
all business put in our charge. and we
guarantee the best Of service.
Terms Reasonable.
W. r. CLARE.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-01-04

ter. Ruth Harmony. were injured. Ed
ward Chopper, Is years old of Entie
tam Furnace. was killed ard two
others, Ralph and John Hetzler. were
injured when the automobile driven
by the latter overturned near Hagers.
town Frank H. Chairs, former Bal
timorean, now living in Hagerstown.
was killed and James C, SPAIN was
injured when the machine in whici
they were riding was struck 1t tho
Norfolk and Western Railroad cross
ing near Hagerstown.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-03

Watch for Saturday candy specials
at Durgin's Candy Chop.
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-03
6kn1ulrrga,, Enfal Nfiua

The Festival chorus has rehear-
sal Thursday night in the B. p. w.
Club rooms.
George Plnmmer of the firm of
Wentworth & Plummer has been in
Jackman this week on business.
l.. II. Whitney of Dexter, formerly
manager of the Blaisdell Automobile
Company here, was in town Monday.
Harold Pooler returned Tuesday to
his studies at the medical school con-
nected with the University of Yer
mont.
Frank Murphy, who is employed at
the Maine Central freight office here,
was in Portland the first of the week
on business.
Miss Elaine Secor has. returned to
her home in Bangor after being here
as the guest of her sister, Mrs. L. W.
Smiley On Fairyiew avenue.
Mrs. Clara Emery returned to Med
field, Mass, Monday afternoon after
visiting here with her daughter, Mrs.
Roy l.. Marston on Baptist Hill.
Thornton w. Merriam, son of Rev.
and Mrs. George Merriam, who is
the director of Religious Education
at the Western Reserve University,
and Case School of Applied Science
at Cleveland, Ohio, and Joseph CO.
burn Smith, son of DR.. and Mrs.
George Otis Smith of Skowhegan and
Washington, D. c., senior at Col
by College, have been in attendance
ait the Student Missionary Confer
ence of the College and Universities
of the United States and Canada,
which closed Tuesday at Indianapolis,
Ind Mr.. Merriam took with him a
large delegation which filled two pull
mans.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
MARSTON WILL NOT
 START A FAYORITE
National Golf Champion Beaten
 Twice This Season

The betting will be heavy against Max Marston repeating in the anna teur championship at Philadelphia in September. It is heavy against any champion, for champions rarely ever repeat.
 It will be unusually heavy against Marston because he does not size up as an extraordinarily gifted golfer. Marston will not be remembered by posterity as one of the giants of the game. The Philadelphian will hard
 y rank in the records along with Evans, Jones or Ouimet.
 Marston is a fine golfer and his victory at Flossmoor last summer was deserved. but in winning he had more than the ayeraGo run of luck, and that is what put him over. Marston might not have won from Ouimet but for the "break" which came his way at the 18th hole when his tee shot. wild and too strongly stroked, hit boy scout and dropped on the putting green. This gave him ap advantage which A was quick to capitalize. and he pressed forward at an unstoppable gait.
 Marston is more of a fighter than a superb stroke maker and, conse- quently, is always dangerous.
 Marston is probably on the losing side of more golf matches than any of the big leaguers. Already he has been beaten in two tournaments this year, and on each occasion he woNt down before average class.
 Ham Gardner of Buffalo, who was push-over for Evans in the finals or the western amateur last year, beat Marston earlier in the year and only recently J. B. Crockston knocked him off in the semi finals of tho Penn sylvania amateur championship.
 These defeats probably aren't sig nincant of fading skill. Marston, as said before, is of the fighting type, and golf fighters are usually at their best when odds are greatest.
 It is unlikely. however, that even Marston's fighting ability will carry him to another victory in the na- tional amateur.