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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Portland Police
Hold Bad Check
Operator Suspect

Portland, Me. Feb. 5.--Joseph lie
Breton. 81. of Dover n. H., was ar
rested in the Fidelity Trust Co. this
afternoon on suspicion of officials
there that he was attempting to pass
worthless check for $02.0S. Six
checks were found on lie Brcton's per-
son and he is alleged to have confessed
his activities
lie Breton declared he spent the
profits of his check scheme in trips to
Montreal and high living. He is held
on charge of passing worthless
check and there is probability of addi-
tional charges.
Officials Of the Casco Mercantile
Trust Co. declared lie Breton present
cd Il worthless check for S55.0S in that
institution on January 80.
lie Breton is wanted by police of San
ford. Rochester, y. H., Dover. y. H.,
South Berwick, Auburn, Westbrook and
Berlin, y. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
DEPUTY SHERIFFS
GRAB ELABORATE
Still. IN WATERVILLE
Especial 10 Kcnnchcc Journal)

(SpeClal To kCnncDCC JOufnalD
Watcrville. Me, Feb. "a truck
load of evidence was hauled away
from the home of John Berubc, n
baker of this city. this evening by II
force Of deputies after one OF the
largest seizures ever made in Ken
nebec county. Included in the evil
dence was ten gallon still capable
of delivering about a gallon of liz
Quor an hour, 100 gallons of mash
about ten gallons of alcohol. a barrel
of quart bottles. and quantity OF
wine. Berube was released upon
$500 bonds and will appear before
court.
Rerubo who lives at 16 Vernon
court, runs baker shop across the
street from his residence. Deputies
William J. Cole, Carl Fellows, Harry
Pinkham and Edwin Megill. paid n
visit to the house about six o'clock
this evening and upon entering the
cellar. found the stlll in operation,
with the 100 gallons of mash nearby.
toSGth with barrel of bottles and
a six gallon crock containing about
four gallons of alcohol and a con-
siderable quantity Of alcohol in n
two gallon jug, Il one gallon jug. and
n five gallon key. The mash was in
two fifty gallon barrels and was APP
parently made of barley, rye, yeast
sugar and malt.
Upon going upstairs, they found a
key OF cherry wine bottle of aico-
hol, several empty bottles and n bet
tie Of orange wine. After assemb-
ling the evidence. the deputies were
obliged TO hire an auto truck to
transport Il to n safe place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
General Forecast

Pressure remained relatively high
Wednesday night but was falling
from Manitoba to the lower St Law
renee valley and thence southeast
ward to Bermuda.
Precipitation has occurred almost
generally over the eastern half of the
country within the last "a hours
The precipitation was in the form of
rain and Sleet in portions Of the north
Atlantic states and the lower lake
region.
The temperature was somewhat
higher Tuesday in the lower lake
region and the north Atlantic states.
The indications are for local rains
in the middle Atlantic states and
New England Wednesday, followed
by generally fair weather on Thurs
day.
The temperature will be lower gen
orally east of the Mississippi river.
except in eastern New York and New
England. Wednesday and in the mid
die Atlantic and north Atlantic states
Thursday
Storm warnings remain displayed
from New London. Conn, to East
port, Me.
Winds north OF Sandy Hook
East gales shifting to westerly and
diminishing Wednesday: weather
overcast and thick with rain over
south and rain. sleet or snow over
north portion Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Death Mask Made
Wilson Look Younger

Baltimore. Md. Feb. g.-Dr. Nlad-
imr Fortunate. Russian sculptor
connected with Johns Hopkins Uni
versity, who yesterday went to the
Wilson home in Washington and
made the cast for the death mask
which will preserve the features of
the dead war president, said today
that death made his face look young
err except for the mouth. The lips
were tightly pressed together, DR..
Fortunate said.
THE face looked as Woodrow
Wilson must have looked Is or 20
years ago" the sculptor said. The
face was very sympathetic"
Dr., Fortunate said he would finish
the mask and take ii TO Mrs. Wilson.
If she approves 4 bust will be made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
German Embassy
Flag at Half Mast
in Honor Wilson

Washington, Feb. 5.-tBy A. P.)-
The German embassy, which so far
has given no official public expression
Of mourning in the death Of Woodrow
Wilson. viii fly it's flag at half-staff
beginning ut $50 tomorrow afternoon
when the executive departments OF the
American government will be closed
10 honor the memory of the former
president.
In RESPONSE to a question late today.
officials of the embassy said:
1T having been officially announced
this afternoon that there will be gen
"ral mourning for the late President
Wilson after $50 o'clock the German
embassy viii JOIN the expression of the
nations mourning by flying its flag at
halt-Stan"
Comment was aroused whom II was
noticed that the flag was not at half
stan, although with the exception of
me Austrian legation all other embas-
Sizes and legations had their flags fly
ing In mourning for the late president.
NJ the Austrian embassy 1t was said
The flag would be flown in mourning
on the day of the funeral. but at the
herman embassy it was stated early
To-Day that there was no official dis
pay OF mourning upon orders from the
herlln government. which regarded
ar Wilson rs a private citizen.
Jules .IusScrand. the French ambas-
Sador and dean of the diplomatic corps
was notified by the state department
Immediately of the death of Mr.. Will
son and notified all his colleagues with
me result that, with the two cXcep-
uons. the flags We're flows at half
star, Arrangements were also made
To send a wreath from the diplomatic
corps to the Wilson home. and it was
said today at the German embassy that
u had ON Sunday contributed TO the
lOnd for the wreath.
state department officials made no
comment upon the incident. but Dis
Viet OF Columbia officials of the Amcri-
can Legion announced that they We're
Gaining II to the attention of The ma
'ohat commander and to the attention
81 Secretary Hughes for such action
rs lies within the power of this gov
ornment"
When diplomacy fails Of action In
propriety and courtesy" Legion OFF,
Gals added, there should be emphatic
expression Of disapproval on the part
OF the government OF the United
States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Canada Ready to
Act on Proposed
st. Lawrence Project

Washington, Feb. 5-The Canadian
government in Il note transmitted to
me state department through the
bfitish embassy has declared its
readiness to act without delay on GER
tam proposals made by the interna-
uonal joint commission for improve
ments in the St. Lawrence River be-
ween Montreal and Lake Ontario TO
make possible deep water navigation
'".o the Great Lakes.
The Ottawa government asserts
uiat 1t desires to give further con-
siueration to some Of the sugges-
IONS made by Secretary Hughes TO
or Auckland Geddes, British ambas-
saaor. in note transmitted nj May,
as1s, but is prepared now to appoint
ssuoluonal engineers to enlarge the
!oint engineering board and under
JAKE the preparation of final report
..oVering "the engineering features or
ue whole projec tincdluding its cost"
IN his note to the British ambas-
o oa,uor. Secretary Hughes suggested
...ner the immediate conclusion OF
treaty covering the st. Lawrence de-
,,siopment or the con stitution or n
solht committee OF experts to make
Investigations of the project and to
''ame a treaty draft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Would Simplify
Transit of Aliens at
Portland Port

Portland, Me. Feb. Am effort Is
being made to have the port of Port
land placed on the same footing as
Vanceboro, on the New Brunswick
border, by doing away with translt
certificates now required from all
immigrants for Canada, arriving mere
on British ships.
This request will be placed before
the state department by senator
f;rcderic,, Hale. and James q. GulnaC.
renrescnting the State Chamber or
Commerce and Agricultural League
of which he formerly was president.
This transitA certificate is not re-
ouircd at Vanceboro. and IL It's use
could be eliminated here, Immigrants
could debark at the state pier ana
he Minced aboard trains for CANADA,
technically without setting foot on
American soil as they do when they
cross northern Maine at NancepoFo'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
DEATH OF AGED
BELFAST WOMAN

Especial to The Kennebec Journal)
Belfast. Me-. Feb. 5.-Sarah Dur
gin. one of the oldest residents of
Belfast, who lacked less than three
years of being 100 years old. died
at the Wayside Tea House today,
following a gradual decline. She
was born in Brooksville in 1927 and
was the widow of David Durgin. An
only daughter. Mrs. Helen Garland
Crosby. died some years ago. Up to
within the past year Mrs. Durgin
had been in excellent health, keenly
interested in matters of the day and
was 4 delightful coEversationai:st
Funeral services will be held Fri
day at = o'clock. Rev. George c.
Sauer officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Haverhill Shoe
Industry to Have
"Supreme Arbiter"

Haverhill, Mass. Feb. 1.-THE Iia-
verhill shoe industry tonight followed
the example of organized baseball and
the moving picture industry in placing
its destinies in the hands of "su-
prcme arbiter." Edwin Newdick, OF
Scituate. staNstician and Industrial en-
gineer. was named neutral arbitrator
of the shoe industry by unanimous vote
Of the citizens committee authorized
to make the appointment.
The position is a new one created
under n new working agreement signed
by the Haverhill Shoe Manufacturers
Association and the Shoe Workers Pro-
tective Union. 1T carries salary OF
$4,000 year. The appointment is for
two years. the term of the new work
Ing agreement. 't'7
Decisions of the arbitrator will be
final in matters relating to relations
between employers and employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

machine. the valiant spirit that ruled
It fed, VIII have been laid tenderly
away amid sculptured marble.
There was little more of prepara-
ton necessary today for the funeral
ceremonies tomorrow. They will be
douEly striking by their utter SIM
pIcity. Even the double religious
services will be brief and lack much
Of the ritual OF church ceremonials
for the dead. or military pageantry
there viii DC none. II was so Wood
row Wilson wished to be served.
Three times in less than three
years the national capital has been
called TO witness the solemn cere-
monial attending the funeral rites Of
Continued on Page II. Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Winner and Four
Women Kept Secret
of Box Peace Award

New York. Feb. 5.-Five persons
keOt the secret of the identity OF the
Box peace prize winner, and four OF
them were women. The man was Dr.
charles Herbert Levermore himself.
DIR. Levermore said today that on
December 26 Miss Esther EeNerett
I.ape. secretary of the American Peace
Award, informed him OF ms success
T., tho s1oo. 900 contest. One of Miss
lanes office associates also knew he
had won. he said. Then he told his
wife and his stenoSrapher. The latter
had typed the plan, anyway. he eX-
nlained. and would have recognized II
in the newspapers. He pledged her to
secrecy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Want Armistice Day
Called Wilson Day

New York. Feb. 5-A letter sug-
costing that armistice day he re-
named Wilson Day was sent today to
President Coolidge and leaders of
congress by representatives of 90
nationalities who served in the
American forces during the war.
THE remaining of Armistice Day
as Wilson Day would he fitting
memorial to this soldier of humanity,
a known soldier who transformed
retreat into advance when imperial
ism threatened to cngulf the world"
the letter read.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Ten Dodge Death
in Generator Blast

st. Cloud. MINI, Feb. 5.-Ten
men miraculously escaped death.
one was slightly injured. and prop
erty damage between $4,000 and
100000 was done here late today
when a $1,000 unit turbo- generator
in the plant of the st. Cloud Public
Service Company exploded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
$4,000 Fire Loss
in Rluefeld. wv. Va.

Blueficld. w. Va, Feb. AN entire
business block Of the town of Coe-
burn, Va. so miles southeast OF TINS
city. was destroyed by fire of unknown
origin tonight, entailing loss ,esti-
mated at $4,000. Eight business
houses were razed and two others were
damaged. 4 dozen families were made
homo lpcG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Portland LabOrer
Found Dead in
ROOming House

Portland. Maine. Feb. 5-The body
OF James Bolton, an elderly laborer,
was found early today on the second
floor of rooming house at 161 Free
street. 1t was believed he pitched
headlong down the flight of stairs
from the floor above during the night,
possibly as the result Of a shock in
the opinion of the medical examiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Two Convicts Shot
in Fight with Posse

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Feb. 5.-Emery
Connell and Eulos Sullivan were shot
70 death in a gun battle with posse
near Redfield late today.
Joe Sullivan. third member OF the
Trio which fed the state prison here
last Fr;day morning, is in serious
condition from loss of blood and oS-
upSurc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
THE WEATHER
RAIN

Northern New England-Rain. sleet
or snow with slowly rising tempera-
ture Wednesday; Thursday generally
fair and colder.
Southesn New England-Cloudy,
possibly light rains Wednesday:
Thursday generally fair and colder.
Eastern New York-Cloudy We'd
nesday. possibly light rains in ex-
IRENE south and snow or rain in
north and central portions; Thurs
day generally fair and colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Family Service in IS"
: Street Home at 3
P. NJ. Followed by
Service in Bethlehem
Chapel at $50 To
Be Laid to Rest in
Vault Ben e a t h
President Coolidge
and Wife to Attend

Washington. Feb. ) tBy A. Pr
Lonely in the inscrutable majesty of
death. Woodrow Wilson kept his last
vigil tonight in the quiet room where
life ebbed away Eternal calm and
a great peace brooded over the still,
strong face. Deep. grave lines etch-
cd bv years Of pain and suffering
were softened in death, the look of
strain gone forever.
Dear ones will have looked their
last On those cbisclled features when
another sun has set. The broken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Hold n. Y. Woman for
Theft Valuable Coat

Boston. Feb Edith WintOn Of
New York was arrested here today
charged with the larceny of fur
coat valued at $4,000 from the Fifth
Avenue store of A. Paul and Com
pany in that city. She left for New
York Voluntarily with New York
police official.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
ROckland Democrats
Name Richardson

Rockland, Me. Feb. 5.-Frank A.
Richardson, a member of the school
board, tonight was nominated as
Democratic candidate for mayor. He
was given. a majority of 100 votes
over Walter T. Prescott. He is
resident of ward three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
SPECIAL Grand JURY
TO PROBE FORBES
REGIME IN BUREAU

Chicago. Feb. By \. PA
special grand jury to investigate the
conduct of the Veterans Bureau I'M
der former Director Charles Il. Ror-
bes has been summoned to convene
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

Private services will be held in
the rs" street home at 3 p. M.
and chapel services at $50. Tenn
porary entombment will be made
IN the vault beneath Bethlehem
chapel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
"Wednesday unsettled. possibly light
rain; Thursday generally fair and
colder; fresh westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06


Caught in the lower levels OF the
small mine, only seven Of the crow Of
40 at work we're able to gain the safety
of a skip ard ascend. to the surface.
Like rats in a trap their comrades died,
suffoca;cd by the Shiny mud and water
that pushed through the workings. ris-
ing in the shaft within n few feet OF
the top within - minutes.
There was no extended warming: Just
Il rumble like a thousand automobiles
down n distant road" one survivor
said. Then the leapinE black wave of
death cnEulfcd them, batcring its vic
Tins against the walls.
Night found at tho shaft opening
scores of wives and mothers and chit
dren who stood. some in frantic tears.
others dry-eyed and staring. rs help
less us were the men about them To
snatch from the murliy waters the bod
les of their loved ones.
Continued on Page II, COL 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06
Workers Trapped When
Bottom Falls Out OF
Lake |nundating Shaft
Only Seven Z scape
Quick Influx Water
Wives, Mothers
and Children of Vic
tins Gather at Shaft
Opening

Crosby, Mimi, Feb. g
Forty-two m iners persisted
when the bottom fell out of 4
small pond and flooded the
workings of the Milford iron
mine near here late today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-02-06

Detailed programs from principal
radiophone broadcasting stations
may be found In this issue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-31
OVERLAND TRIP
NOT HARD
Shovel, Rope, Tarp Make
the Journey Easy

It's Just as easy 10 take eross
country trip as II il weekend
journey. says ]. C. and John D. Ions
In their book. Motor Camping" This
reason lies in the case with which VIC
can get supplies and other necessities
a. shor, intervals.
But there arc some essentials VIC
do need. they add.
ut Is recommended that the tour.
lst be sure to have along shovel
they say. AN ax, 100 feet OF five.
eighthlnch rope and n tarpauiln. The
likelihood OF mud on some OF the
trails OF the Rocky Mountains makes
this equipment advisable.
Two desert water bags should DO
taken along II the route leads thru
arid country. They may DO hung At
some place on the car where the
evaporation OF the water which soaks
thru will cool the contents. FIN with
soft water wherever that Is procur
able, and NJ every opportunity
For long tour load the car light.
You will have no difficulty in obtain.
ing gasoline along the main travelled
roads. and need not carry an extra
supply. But II will be well 10 FIJI
your tank at every station. whether
II ia empty or not. for thus you will
be sure TO have sufficient supply Of
gas until you reach the next place"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-31
BE Prepared" Is Good
Rule for Tourists, Too
Boy Scouts Motto Helpful to Autoists;
Here's Some Hints on Outfits

travelling than the rest any bed a,
home could offer.
hut proper preparation must be
made for these essentials 10 enjoy
them As few dishes should be taken
as possible A soldiers kit IL handy
A small oil stove with canned heat
may be taken. but Il isn't necessary
because a camp fire is Just as effec
tive and more romantic
Pots and pans may be bought that
m into one another 90 as 60 take up
little room IN the tonneau The food
should consist of dried fruits. choco.
late and other such emergency "a.
tons. What may be wanted for the
days big meal can easily be bought
on the way
The second essential IN touring and
camping. rest. cannot be enjoyed un.
less careful preparation N made n
means systematic packing ~ things
In the ear. 20 that everything IL IN
is proper place and can be located
with ease when wanted
II means deliberate. careful driving
without spur;s Of speed. 30 that the
driver does not enter camp feeling
tired and grouehy. II needs complete.
but not too much. preparation for
road emergencies and repairs.
And {, requires a good waterproof
tent and bed or cot Tor each person
-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-31
FEW THINGS
NEEDED

And sleep on canvas cot, rolled
in blankets and lying beneath the
stars Is more restful after days
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-31

IT'S WAY
TO PLEASURE

II there are only two. or even three
in tho party. there are beds thu, can
be stretched over the backs Of the car
seats. for sleeping within the car.
But whatever way Il decided upon.
ease and simplicity in preparing for
the trip and system In pitching camp
mean most for a restful. hcaithful
sleep.
II these essentials arc carefully
prepared for. the third may be fully
enjoyed. Many tourist may b.,
seen rushing along country roads by
day and preparing tho next days trip
AZ night. No that !, Il Impossible 70
enjoy the beauties Of the country.
He who doesn't pack his equipment
properly and pitches camp without
system or forothouEht. finds no has
10 devote nearly all his leisure"
time 10 this operation.
The result Ia loss Of the enjoyment
he went out 10 seek.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-31
Motorcycle Tours
Boosted in Canada

Tho provincial government OF Al.
berta, Canada. has announced that a
now regulation under the Alberta Mo.
tor Vehicle act permits United States
motorcycle tourists 10 remain In the
province for three months without
being required TO take out an Alberta
license.
The law previously provided that
foreign riders could visit the province
for one month. IL stipulated that
United States riders must carry the
current years license OF the state
from which they come The national
parks rs well rs the mountain
scenery in Alberta are proving TO be
a great drawing card for touring mo.
torcycllsts. II is stated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-31
Frisco Healthier
to Aid Seattle

Or. II. G. Broderlck. widely known
health officer OF San Francisco. viii
visit Seattle within the next few
weeks. TO make n survey OF tho
city and recommend cancellations
that viii greatly reduce expenses OF
the department. DR.. George N. Nc.
Loughlln, health commissioner. an.
nounccd Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-31
BE READY

EVERY touring party should
- have a flrsta!d KIT for emer,
gcnoies. The kit should contain.
Gauzo compress with bandagc.
extra sicrllizcd gauEe. adhesive
plaster. triangular bandage for
sings. head dressings. etc. car.
bombed pctrolaium for burns. sun.
burns. etc. gauze bandages.
twcczors for removing splintcrs.
etc, scissors. iodine nppllcators.
safety pins.
Besides. some favorite family
remedies may be taken. Such as
castor oil. EPSON salts. quinlne
for fever, mustard for footbaths.
carbonate OF soda for Indigestion
and small hot wa,cr bottle for
relief from chills or neuralgia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-31
ny ISRAEL KLEIN

INApEoUATE preparation keeps
i many a tours, from enjoying his
trip.
So does oyerpreparedness.
The art OF touring lies In a sys.
tematio selection and arrangement OF
necessities for the road and camp 70
that. by tho end % the Journey.
everything has been found useful and
nothing has been missed.
For those who intend camping
along the road. this advice transcends
all other helps for enjoyment Too
many tourists are seen with overload.
cd. ovorbalanced cars. Hignifying
work for the tourist rather than
pleasure.
Proper preparation may be assured
II the essentials OF motor touring and
camping are considered