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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
HOOVER REVIEWS
PROGRESS MADE IN
HALTING OF WASTE
CHANGES MADE TO
SPEED UP BUSINESS
IN FEDERAL COURTS

washington. Nov. q (By A. Ply
Important changes in rules for the
transaction Of business in the federal
courts throughout the country, which
are expected to speed up the conduct
OF trials are outlined in letters lust
sent to all federal district judges by
Chief Justice Taft.
The proposed changes were worked
out at the recent judicial conference
mere OF senior circuit Judges, who
considered them vital as a means of
expediting the orderly transaction of
all federal litigation and preventing
the clogging OF the court dockets.
Chief Justice Taft. as chairman of
the conference. in transmitting the
recommendations to the judges ex-
pressed the opinion that they would
contribute largely to the practical
dispatch of business in the conduct
of your courts"
To force prompt disposition Of all
cases. the district judges are urged
to adopt rule providing that when
any case might have been brought
to trial but has not within one year,
the counsel and the parties to such
proceedings shall be given notice of
the first term Of court following
jan each year, thirty days in adj
vance Of its opening. and IL no action
Is takn In such cases within that
period of grace. the court shall upon
opening the term enter an order for
dismissal.
The district courts are urged to
adopt n rule which would prevent
the continuance Of cases to another
term by agreement of counsel.
Other engagements of counsel
should not be accepted as grounds
for continuance. he held. and no con-
tinuances should be allowed except
for good cause shown by affidavits,
such as sickness of party or I'M
avoidable absence of an important
witness.
1t Is also suggested that the courts
at frequent intervals fix times for the
hearing Of motions and the settle
ment Of issues. Postponement Of
matters on such calls should not be
permitted, the conference agreed, ex-
cept for causes that would Justify
continuance of a case set for trial.
Another suggestion, designed to
prevent delay frequently incident to
the selection of a jury, Is the adop-
ton of q rule by the district judges
whereby the examination of prospec-
tive Jurors would be made by them
alone. Should counsel on either side
desire additional inquiry to deter
mine jurors qualifications beyond
that conducted by the judge. the new
rule would require that he submit
questions to the judge for presenta-
ton at his discretion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
TERRIFIC GALE HITS EAST
AND SOUTH COAST ENGLAND
II DIE IN SINKING OF STEAMER
HILTON, OF TRIO HELD, DENIES
ANY KNOWLEDGE COOK MURDER
BELIEVE EGYPT
0vERRUN WITH anti
BRITISH PLOTTERS

London, Nov. q (3y A. P)-Thc
discovery of network of plots
throughout Egypt declared to men,
ace the lives of British officials in
that country and in the Sudan froin
the governor general down to civil
clerks, has caused the British auth
critics to issue orders for the arrest
and Imprisonment of all prominent
anti British plotters. Further ar
rests. possibly on a large scale, In
Cairo and Alexandria. are expected
to follow quickly the arrests an
nounced today. among others, Of
Nekrashy Bey, Zagloul Pasha's min
lister Of the interior, and Abdul Rah-
long actively engaged in plots
against England. it is animated in
official quarters here.
Discovery of the numerous plots
are stated 10 have been made by the
British authorities In their investiga-
tions following the murder of Major
General Lee Stack. the sirdar. For
the most part the alleged plotters
are said to belong to the groups Of
extremist patriots who aim at
achieving the complete independence
of their country by the employment
OF any methods which they conceive
will benefit their cause and place 1t
beforethe rest OF the world.
Great Britain. 1t was stated. in
tends to safeguard the lives of its
subjects and 1t is the belief of the
men on the ground that the hest
method is to arrest the plot leaders,
no matter what rank or position they
may occupy in their country. Field
Marshal Viscount Allenby. the Brit
ish high commissioner in Egypt, has
expressed the hope and opinion that
the new Egyptian cabinet will co..
operate in breaking up the plots In
addition to accepting the British de-
mand that political meetings be
stopped.
Great Britain is placing much en-
phasis on this last demand. 1t being
explained that the murder of the sir
dar and the present crisis were IN
the British view the result of tie
Egyptian governments allowing open
meetings in which the discontinued
elements were able to work on pub
lie feelings and to further such plots
as that for the murder Of the sirdar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
3 More 'ImmOrtals''
In French Academy

Paris, Nov. 81 (By A. P)-Three
more "immortals." as the members
Of the French Academy are designat-
ed. were created today.
The first vacancy to be filled was
that of Frederic Mason. who died in
February, 1923. After six ballots
Georges Lecomte. president OF the
French Authors Society for the last
ten wears. was elected from among
six candidates.
Emile Picard, mathematician. was
elected to the place of Charles De
Freycinet, who died in May. 1928.
NJ. Picard received II votes. against
10 for Pierre Mile and one for Sem
ator Hughes LIE Roux.
The chair of Pierre Lott Is to be
filled by Albert Besnard. Is year old
artist, who has the distinction OF be-
ing the first painter ever to enter the
French Academy.
Twenty eight members OF the
Academy voted at the election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
Admits Filling Station EN-.
ploye Cashed A Check for
Him Few Hours Before
Murdered-Story Supported
by Companion Day-Miss
Duberey Tells of Days
Threat to "KnOck Off"
Someone in July

Portland. Nov. c1-AIfred s. Cook
caretaker of South Portland films
station cashed a check for Charles
Hilton of 55 Ridgeland avenue, South
Portland. n few hours before he was
murdered on the night OF Sept. IL
Hilton told Sheriff King +. Graham
today. Hilton denies nay knowledge
Of the murder and his statement is
supported by George ". Day OF
South Portland and Miss Florence
Duberey, IS, of Lewiston, also known
as Cora Lessard, friend of Day, who
with Hilton, have been locked ur
since early last night Tor question
ing in the case.
The trio will be held for further
examination, Sheriff Graham an
bounced tonight, as their stories are
still i'll conflict on certain points.
Hilton reported that he went to q
theatre that night with a relative
The latter denied this at first, police
say, but later said that he did go to
a show with Hilton, naming u differ
ent theatre than the one designated
by Hilton, according to the officials.
II am a crook" the officers declare
Day told them. but ] would not ever
do any job like the Cook murder"
Day said he knew Cook by sight
lie asserts he and Hilton left Maine
the night after the murder.
Miss Duberey told the officers, they
say, that one night In July. Day and
New York man left the South
Portland home where they were stay
ing, with the announcement that they
they were going to knock some one
off" DIR. T.. G. Marquette OF Roch-
ester. n. H.. was held UP and robbed
Of $40 on Cumberland avenue, Port
land. the night of July IA. police
records show.
A warrant for the arrest of Day or
charge of forging Il check on the
Great Northern Paper Company Is
held by Sheriff John A. Mooers oil
Skowhegan. Sheriff Graham was in.
formed tonight.
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TRUCE BROKEN and TONG WAR
Renewed IN new YORK, CHICAGO
AND HARTFORD; THREE ARE SLAIN
One DEAD, ANOTHER
DYING after CRAzED
WOMAN'S. ATTACK

Plainfield, n. J., Nov. CA family
Of three was attacked with an axe
while they slept early today by a
maniacaf woman servant who in
stantly killed one Of them, probably
fatally injured another and slashed a
third.
The murdered man is George II.
Davey, so, an accountant whose
head was nearly severed by two
blows from the axe, while his inva-
: lid wife, sleeping in another room.
was so critically cut about the face
and throat that hospital authorities
expect her to die. y daughter. VIM
nifred, II. attempted to escape to the
street and was slashed across the
cheek.
Screams of Mrs. Davey and of her
daughter aroused neignbors across
the street where a late party had not
ended and two men from the house
rushed in. preventing the maniac
from killing Mrs. Davcy. Police who
were summoned were forced to put
the woman, Mary kuzmak. SO, in q
strait jacket, before they could sub
due her.
Mrs. Davey and her laughter were
taken to Muhlenberg hospital from
which the daughter was released late
today. Hospital authorizes said that
Mrs. Davey. who had been confined
to her bed for eleven months with
heart trouble. is in such critical con-
dition she probably will not recover
1.-THE Lord told me TO do it," the
crazed servant repeated over and
over while police held her at head
quarters throughout the day In the
strait acket. She came 10 this coun-
try from Poland II years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
Points to Striking
Superiority of U. S.
NAVY Matter Repairs

Washington, Nov. 21.-The reia-
tive freedom of the American Meet
from necessity 20 use shore bases TOT
routine repairs is described as "ne
OF its most striking supcriorities over
other navics. in the annual report
os Rear Admiral ]. X. Robson. cniet
NJ engineering. Recognition or .nis
factor he says, makes 1t necessary
that American naval officers nave
more varied experience than reouir-
Cd nv other services.
He recommends that the grace Oh
"enrineering expert be estabnsneo'
even though the only mark OF as rs,
tinction attached to It be AN ~
onnosite the officers name IN 'he
"ampIe reward would be furnish,
A he declares, ''in the intelIec.ua'
sstt.faction Of special accomplish
ment Just as in days or oio su,
n , in seamanship dee,ae sa
many n battle favorably. so IN these e
asv. superior familiarity WITH .ne
Nd xndern substitute for sails ana spars
s,vcs the American navy an s
i.re Of almost inestimabie value
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
Bay State Official,
Born in Maine,
Dies in Waverly, Mass

Waverly, Mass. Nov. T.-Dr.
Walter Elmore Fernald, for more
than 30 years superintendent of tho
Massachusetts School for Feeble
Minded here, died tonight after a
brief illness. His long work I'm the
psychiatry field and his development
OF the institution which he headed
had made him nationally known.
He was born in Kittery. Me-, on
February II. 1850. His preparatory
education was received at the New
Hampton IN. H.) Literary Institute
and his degree of doctor Of medi-
cine he took from the Medical
School OF Maine (Bowdoin) in 1881.
He served as assistant physician Of
the state insane hospital at Mem
dota. Wis. before becoming super
intendent OF the Massachusetts,
school in 1887. He had since con-
tinued at its head and had also
been an associate professor Of
mental diseases at Tufts College.
He was a member Of city, state
and national societies for the study
OF mental diseases and criminology.
He is survived by his wife, who was
Miss Kate N. Nolan OF GAINESVILLE,
Wis; son. Thomas Fernald Of Da-
mascus. Va, and a daughter, Mrs.
Helen Shaw of Cambridge.
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III. S. Reservations on
| Opium Voiced Today
lat Geneva Conference

Geneva. Nov. 81 (By A. P)-Pub-
lie interest in Geneva is centered to-
night on the plenary meeting Of the
international opium conference.
which Is fixed for tomorrow after
noon.
the American delegate. Is expected to
fight out on the floor the question OF
his reservations touching the Ameri-
can proposals. Mr.. Porter today ask
ed for the convocation Of a plenary
meeting to discuss two points In the
American program which were OBJ
jected to as being outside the agen-
da of the conference. The objection
was made by the delegate from India
when the agenda was being consid-
cred by the business committee.
One point refers to the total pro-
hibition of the manufacture and dis
tribution of heroin. The other con-
Germs chiefly the production OF OPT
UNI. and India has opposed 1t because
abe deems Il would have the effect of
stopping the growth of opium in In
dia which is eaten by the natives:
An American proposal which Mr..
Porter desires incorporated IN the
new convention would control pro-
duction and distribution both OF raw
opium and coca leaves so that there
would be NO surplus available for
purposes not strictly medicinal or
scientific.
An exception Is provided for raw
opium which is needed for those
countries where opium smoking Is
temporarily permitted under the
Hague convention.
The first opium conference. which
IA still dragging on. was supposed to
devise a plan for ending all smoking
in the Far East within a specined
time. but It has failed to take any
action. The Americans want II stop
ped for ten years. They Will MAKE
avht ON this question at a later stage
of tho present conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
Everett Jail Fails
To Hold Trio Held .
On Robbery Charge

Everett, Mass, Nov. 27--Threa
young men. held for robbery whilo
armed. escaped tonight from the
Everett police station. A guard In
making his rounds found the three
cell doors. which an hour before had
been locked. standing open. Inyesr
tigation showed the men had forced
a lock on the door into the basement
and from there left the building. How
known.
The three. Edmund J. Rasmussen
and James J. Conlon of Roxbury, ana
James z. Bennett of Chelsea. were
arrested In Chelsea early today IL
was charged that they enterei q
store last Friday. While two cover
ed the employees with revolvers, the
third collected $500 worth Of fur1
It is alleged. zay-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
Publish Text of
Kamenef- Stain ,--
Attack on TrOtZky

Moscow, Nov. lib a. P.)-
The full text of the reports of Leo
Kameneff and NJ. Stain attacking
War Minister Trotzky have just been
published. These reports heretofore
have been confined to the inner cir
Gle Of tho Communist Party.
Trotzky's career. prior to the 1917
revolution and during and after the
Bolshevik coup d'etat, IL carefully
surveyed Ia forty columns Of print
er matter. Both Kameneff and Stall
In. the Soviet leaders, strive to show
that Trotzkv always has acted as a
"menshevlk' and now has departed
from pure Bolshevism and party
idealism.
Kamdneff explains that the CEN
trail committee of the party was
compelled to inauguratc n campaign
against Trotzky because his recent
book. Lessons OF the 1917 Revolu-
ticn," was being published under the
ostenslble protection of the Commu-
mist Party and. coming from n men,
her of the party's political bureau.
which directs the work of the Com
munlst International. the book
creates a danger for the party.
tdiiHtt.
SAYS. be allowed 10 pass unchallens-
Cd. u no exception Is taken to the
book, he added. II might be accept
cd as manual for young Commu-
nists and members Of the Commu-
mist International.
While Kameneff confined his gen.
sral criticism of TrotzlSy to his own
ssh-defcrsc. Stain. who IS a menu
Der of tho executive committee OF
the Communist Party. dwells UNI
sparing.y upon the war minister
"hsresay" and his alleged abandon
ment of orthodox Bolshevik princi-
Hes lie accuses Trotzky OF at
tempting TO take I.enin's mantle Tor
himself, He also urges members OF
the party to wage a relentless war
against the military leader, as
otherwise Trotzky's ideas may be.
come the concentration point for all
nen.proletarian elements VINO
strive 10 disintegrate the proletarian
Dictatorship"
Although Trotzky's friends be-
iteve that the present movement Is
intended TO render him politically IN.
nccuous, Stalir says he does not
&ror harsh treatment of party op'
honents. He declares there Is no
sanger In the lrcsent controvers! OF
splitting the party. adding I'VE nave
eniy TO continue the struggle agaiust
him ard eliminate his menshevik
ideas,
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Falls from Roof
Cottage, Rolls to
Death in River

Concord, \. II, Nov. 27.-Three acct
dents, one fatal, marred Thanksgiving
Day here. George Jacobs of Concord
fell from the roof of his cottage piazza
and rolled down the bank into Contoo-
cook river. He was dead when taken
from the water. He had gone to the
cottage TO open It for his wife and
son. who were to have had dinner
there with him.
The shotgun carried by Merrill La
cassee of Concord was accidentally dis
charged when he attempted to climb a
stone wall in search of game. The
charge entered his body and his condi-
ton is serious.
Antonio Cspolio fractured his leg in
fall from the roof of the Boston &
Maine station here where he was
working.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
Rum Runner and
Son Killed Aboard
Boat by Hi-Jackers

Victoria. b. c., Nov. 27.--Captain
w. q. ellis and his son. William, II.
were held UP and murdered aboard
their liquor-laden launch, the Boyle
G, off Sidney Island by hi-Jackere,
one Of them disguised an a poIice-
man. the authorities believe today,
following the finding OF the abandpr.
ed craft 90 miles north OF Seattle,
Wash.
The police say that the Boyle q.
was boarded by three men, one Of
them in a policeman's uniform, who
rowed across San Juan De Fuca
Straits. from vessel operated by
seven men, five of whom are under
arrest. Shortly after the boarding,
both the captain and his son were
shot. and, 1t is believed. after the
liquor was transferred, their bodies
bsndcuffed tohether and thrown
overheard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
Await Findings
OF Experts in Death
Woman Found in Vault

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. c7.-Nothing
tending to pierce the veil Of mystery
which has hung over the parsonage of
Christ Evangelical Lutheran church in
the fashionable Bexley district, since
the virtually cremated body Of Mrs.
Addie Sheatsley was found in the fur
mace IL days ago, developed today.
The investigation of County Pros
ecutor John r. King and his aides
was at a standstill. They rested after
a period Of almost constant work since
the body was found by the husband,
the Rev. c. V. Sheatsiey.
Tonight Mr.. King said he had no
plans for the rest of the week. Fur
Their action, he said. will depend on the
report of experts who are investigat-
ing certain phases Of the battling case.
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Eight Killed in
Crashes at Aurora
And Lombard, iii.

Chicago. Nov. 27.-Eight persons
were reported killed tonight in two
separate collisions between trains and
automobiles at Lombard. H.. 20 miles
west of here. and Aurora, ILL.,. 80 miles
west Of Chicago.
Three women were reported killed
when a Chicago & Northwestern train
struck an automobile at Lombard. and
three men and two women died at Au-
rora where a Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy train struck an automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-28
WILLIAMS DENIES
! HAS CONFESSED TO
KILLING NIECES

Fredericton, n. B.. Nov. Pillar
~ d. Williams. held here in con-
nection with the murder of his two
Aieces, Cynthia and Olivia Foster,
1t Fosterville. n. B., near the Maine
border, denied today that he had
made any admission of guilt when
arst confronted by authorities.
Williams said he had surrendered
to the authorities upon discovery of
the double murder in his cabin be-
cause he knew "he would be sus-
pected and blamed" Cynthia was
ii years old and Olivia 10.
Williams appeared to be uncon-
cerned over his fate. He said he
had made no arrangements for
counsel as he had no money.
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Jusserand Here
Until New Year
For rs Fluctuations

Paris, Nov. 81 (By A. PD-Ambas-
sador Jusserand will remain in
Washington until after Jan. /, so
that as dean Of the diplomatic corps
he will present the new year congrat-
ulations to President Coolidge. He
intends sailing home Jan. 6, the for
eign office is informed. Emile
Daeschner, the new ambassador to
Washington, will sail for America on
Jan. II. or after the retiring sHnbass-
ador has returned to France where
the new diplomatic representatives
will have an opportunity to confer
with his predecessor before leaving
to take up the duties of his post.
Count De Sartiges, the new cOun-
sellor of the embassy at Washing
ton, will sail December IS and will
act as charge d'affaires in the inter-
val between the departure of NJ. JUS
serand and the arrival of his success
sor. The count served with NJ.
Daeschner whent he latter was min
lister at Bucharest.
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On Guard I'm Schenectady

Schenectady. n. Y. Nov. 21.-
Police tonight were watching the
Chinese section here fearing spread
to this city of the tong war resumed
today between the On Leong and Hip
Sing tongs.
One Chinese was under arrest to-
night charged with violating the Sui
Ivan law in carrying concealed
weapon. and police were seeking the
men, believed to be Chinese, who
fired into a Chinese laundry today.
Quong Lee, owner of the laundry,
fled to On Leong headquarters, told
his fellows he and two workmen had
been fired upon by Chinese believed
to be Hip Sings travelling in an au-
tcmobile. The Chinese arrested said
he was an On Leong and had car
ried the revolver in self defense af-
ter being warned by Quong Lee.
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Prince Tells of u. S.
Visit at London
THANKSGIVING Dinner

London, Nov. a1-(By A. P.)-The
rtnce of Wales tonight declared
snat his recent visit to the United
states was ~ thrill that can come
onlF once in lifetime" The occa-
's,cn Tor his declaration was the an
aual Thanksgiving dinner Of the
american Society. which was attend-
ny Frank s. Kellogg. the Amert-
ssn ambassador. and Mrs. Keliogg,
sao large representation Of Amer
"sm residents In London.
me prince gave his impressions OF
;sa nerica while he fused character
Usually with his white bow tie. He
ws mum he had a warm regard for
,M Rogers, the Woolworth Build
~ and New York's subways. ana
a ss. ne even delighted In his MEM
~ Of the Chicago stockyards.
to.. prince spoke In reply to Q
y ny Mr.. Kellogg. which follow :.
wa,. banquet the main course OF
w,.s was turkey and was ended
Rsn a me usual pumpkin pie. Mr..
nsa Osg In his speech recalled the
IA and harmony which he said
ana existed between Great Britain
"a ne United States for one hun
= ana ten years.
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Hold Vermont Bank
SUSPECTS in Peoria, Ill.

Peoria. Ills. Nov. 21-Police to-
night raided a. house and arrested
five men, several of whom are be-
lieved to have he'll up and robbed 9
Vermont. Ills, bank of $4,000 several
days ago.
Vermont bank officials viii arrive
tomorrow in an effort to identity the
men. Police also seized large tour
ing car which is believed to have
been stolen.
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Crew in Mutiny
On Greek Steamer

Montevideo. Uruguay. Nov. 81
The port authorities have received
a message from the Greek steamer
Okeanos, 30 miles from Montefideo
saying the crew had mutinied.
tug with a detachment of marine,
was sent out to the steamer. Tht
Okeanos was last reported arriving
at Buenos Aires from Santos, Nov
eunber 81
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General Foecast

It has become warmer along the
Atlantic coast and temperatures have
fallen in the upper lake region. The
outlook is for generally fair weather
Friday and Saturday in the states
east of the Mississippi river, except
that It will be unsettled Friday in the
North Atlantic states. 1t will be
cooler Saturday in the North Allan
tic states.
Storm warning displayed $50 p.
NJ. Delaware Breakwater to Nan
tucket.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Fresh. southwest and weather partly
overcast Friday.