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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-29
for seats in the visitors galleries has
been exceeded by hundreds.

been exCeSQeQ Dy nuuukcuS
James d. Preston. veteran super
intendent OF the United States SEN
ate press gallery at Washington and
for many years adviser to both the
Republican and Democratic parties
in drafting national convention press
accommodations plans, has under
taken to meet the demand as fully as
possible.
A great part or the $so.ooo being
spent in reconstructing the Garden 10
meet convention requirements is go
Ing into facilities for. transmitting
the news of the sessions throughout
the world without delay. When COM
Dleted the accommodations, In point
Of size and completeness. viii exceed
ANYTHING heretofore installed under
one roof for a single event.
There will be desks for $50 work
ing reporters in the main auditorium,
on platforms encircling and only
three feet below the speakers plat
form. which in itself will seat 500
nersons. Each desk will command a
GOOD view Of the speakers platform
and Of the entire auditorium as well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-29

"There are many pretty girls in
this country" remarked Bluebelle.
herself listed as no bad locker by
competent judges.
Il own up to It," responded her
chum Ariadne.
"The musical shows TEEN with
them. The movies require them.
You see them in stores, In Offices,
everywhere. Yes, this country Ii
full of beautiful girls. But"
But WHAT"
1T would take Helen of Troy to get
a seat on a street car now."--Atlanta
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-29

convention entertainments all It's
own, which will include indoor as
well as outdoor diversions. The
feature of the latter promises to be a
midnight frolic at Coney Island. in
which it is expected upwards of 1900
Of the journalistic craft, local and
out of town, will participate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-29
by Beck

pecially sought by Mr.. Corliss, who
writes that he will be pleased to re-
ceive from readers Of the Kennebec
Journal copies or information relat-
ing to any appropriate poems OF
which they have knowledge.
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CHINA

There will be a Republican rally
at Grange hall at 730 Friday even
ing. The speakers will be Hon.
Frank d. Southland, Amos H. Hig-
gins, F. Robinson and Rev. A. r.
Leigh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-29
neutrality-suspicious. Stations I

SIMONIZ-Have your car simonized
under expert supervision. Work guar
anteed. Call w. l.. Pitman. Tel. saw
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Garauss-Autos Tor Hire

WHITE LINE-Taxi Service. formerly
Checkerboard. Tel. 220. Sherman w
Hallowell. ONCE Hotel North.
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SEKEEPER-Middle aged woman;
one in family. Everything convenient
Pray ST., Gardiner.
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Wanted-Live Stock

CHICKENS-And fowl wanted dress
ed Weber e. Hewett. Augusta.
LIVE POULTRY-Highes prices paid.
Don Campbell. Tel. 939-J.
POULTRY-Highes prices paid. Har-
ry Levenson, p. o. Box 324. Gardiner.
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DON'T MISS today's classified OIL
portunities.
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Situations Wanted-MaIe

UR-Experienced; capable
of doing repair work; in or near Au-
gusta preferred. Box B-1, Journal.
MIDDLE AGED MAN-Wants work as
mason tender in mill or on farm of
2 or cows. w. E. Burgess, Is Gage
ST.. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-29
MERCHANDISE
Articles for Sale

BABY CARRIAGE-Practic new.
Will sell cheap for cash. Tel. BEL:
LIGHTNING ARRESTERS-For ra-
dos; approved by underwriters. SOC
and upward. Fifield's, opp. depot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-25
RARE STAMP IS
SOLD FOR
$4,000
Didn't Make Much Because Of
Taxes and Insurance on
It, Says ,PhiIateIist.
BY international News Service.

DAYTONA, Fla, April 25.-M.
de Beaujeu, a winter visitor here,
from Windham, Greene county, N.
Y, attracted considerable attention
the other day when he sold a rare
postage stamp to Palm Beach
man for the sum Of $4,000. Beau.
Jeu Is a. dealer in rare. postage
stamps Of generally ancient vim
tage.
The one which he said brought
him $4,000 was known as a Ha.
waiian missionary" Of 1851, which
he said was purchased two years
ago at a sale Of the Ferrary collec.
ton conducted by the French gov
eminent. He bought the stamp for
1850, he said. This deal brought
him little profit, however, Beaujeu
said, because of the insurance nee.
essary against fire and theft and
also taxes on the rare stamp.
Among the more costly stamps
which he now has IN his possession
are two "Ele de la Reunion"
French possession in Africa, which
are said to be valued at $1,000
each. He also has a banking and
insurance stamp Of the United
States, which he termed as "inex-
pensive," it's value being only $3.50.
Beaujeu said he has just received
an order from France for an old
print Of Saxony, a -stamp Of great
value.
Beaujeu Is a member Of the MI
mismatic and Antiquarian Society Of
Montreal. He said he was the first
philatelist to establish an office on
Broadway, N, Y, which he closed
when he retired from active bust
noaa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-25
IS SAVED
THRICE FROM
GALLONS
Florida Court Grants New
Trial on Charge That He
Attacked Woman.
By GEORGE ID. TYSON.
International News Service.

DELAND. Fla, April 25. - After
thrice being snatched from the
shadow Of the gallows, Abruey Lee
Nickels, N. c., youth, today again
faced trial for his life. He has been
convicted of assaulting a yonug
married woman here, but was grant
ed & new tria! on grounds that
the verdict vas returned by a
Judge and not by a jury.
This new hearing came as u re.
suit of petition after petition pre-.
sented to the governor in the youths
behalf. Three times the chief ex-
ecutive has signed his name to death
warrants for Nickels and as mary
times has the hangman's moose
been stayed.
The, alleged attack occurred on
the afternoon Of December Z, 1871.
A young married woman here
granted u man entrance to her home
because he represented himself as
plumber. She later was found in
a semi-hysterical state and charged
assault.
GOSOCS WSES AULIIcu dIlu 6SdECIlSS
were started over this entire Sec
ton. Several days later young
Nickels was arrested while attempt
ing to dispose Of some jewelry which
officers charged was stolen at the
time Of the assault.
He was arraigned, given a speedy
trial before a judge and sentenced
to- hang after he pleaded guilty TO
the charge. Later Nicl5els said he
confessed because Of sheer fright
said he was afraid of being lynched.
During the two-year fight to save
him from the gallows, another angie
developed. A young South Carolina
woman wrote officers and pleaded
that Nickels not be released. She
said she was his wife and that he
had treated her cruelty.
Then came his mother from
Greenwood, s. C, She has been
fighting continually for her son and
finally the supreme court granted
new trial to be held before a jury.
Nickels told International News
Service today that he is innocent
Of the charge. II pleaded guilty be.
fore because was scared" he said.
81 am innocent Of the charge and I
believe that in my trial by jury the
whole truth will come out and
will be freed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-25
DRINKS FOR STUDENTS
PRODUCED FROM GARBAGE

TRENTON, April 25.-Students Of
Princeton University who have
been regular patrons of Stefan
Grisler, near GAINESVILLE, received
the rather distressing information
that the whiskey they are said to
have bought has been produced
from garbage gathered by Grisler
from the kitchens of the university
dining halls. Grisler is a garbage
collector who dabbled in chemistry.
According to Federal Prohibition
Director Chamberlain, who raided
his establishment, Grisler con-
ceived the plan by conducting a dis
tillery in connection with his col.
lections and set up plant, using
apple cores and other refuse.
According to Chamberlain his out
put was almost exclusively for con-
sumption of college students. In
the raid twenty-five.gallon still
was, found in operation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-25

Tammany's favorite SON, is con.
templated by Tammany chieftains
In thus according him second place
on the ticket. They are whooping
things up for "Al" In a manner
such as has seldom been seen in
national conventions. They will
take up ''the sidewalks Of New
York" block by block, and hurl
them at AL Smiths opposition.
"Al's" Nomination Difficult.
But underneath this enthusiasm
and fanfare the thoughtful ones
among Tamnany's leaders privately
acknowledge that nominating the
New York governor Is going to be
an exceedingly difficult If not i'm
possible task.
Therefore proceeding on the
theory that a half loaf is better
than no loaf at all. it IL believed
that when the delegates are weary
and hot and the air sweet with
strains Of Rosie O'Grady get q bit
sour they can be persuaded 10 see
the governor nominated for the
Vice Presidency. This post, Incl.
dentally, is more popular than it
once was and Senator Ralston will
be seventy years old next June.
The way the Tammany people
argue is this:
"McAdoo and Smith are going TO
lead on the first ballot, with Sena-
tor Oscar Underwood in third place.
They will continue to lead on the
second. third, fourth and succeeding
ballots. But they do not believe
McAdoo will ever swing to Smith,
or to Underwood, or that Smith
will ever swing to McAdoo. They
concede Mr.. McAdoo a large veto
power. Result: deadlock.
Then they envisage conferences
and q compromise with Ralsron
emerging as the only man all fac.
tons can agree upon.
There was considerable specula-
ton on this ticket Of Ralston and
Smith by Democratic leaders from
all over the country who met here
this week to perfect convention ar
rangements. Even those who We're
noncOmmittal admitted it might de-
velop lot of strength.
Old Time Democrat.
Ralston, it was pointed out, is an
old fashioned Democrat from a
doubtful State. Moreover he is a
farmer and vas born in a log cabin.
His record as governor of Indiana
can be pointed to with the well
known and necessary pride.
He would have a great appeal,
his friends argue, to the disgruntled
and resentful agricultural West.
On the other hand, Smith can be
relied upon to carry New York
wherever he is placed on the ticket,
his friends assert. He ran a mil
lion ahead of his ticket in 1920, and
there is wholesome respect for any
man who can do that.
Smith Is damp. He would appeal
to the moist elements Of the east
over New York, New Jersey, Penn
sylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
Maryland, perhaps even Calvin Cool.
idge's own Massachusetts,.
What more can be asked, say the
Tammany braveSa candidate that
appealed to soil Of the west, and a
candidate who appeals to the thirsty
elements Of the great, populous in.
dustrial East.
1t is a ticket, in any event that
will bear watching. Even it's op.
ponents concede that.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-25
''RAINMAKER" LOSES
VILLAGE OPPORTUNITY

TRACY, Ariz., April 25.-"Rain-
maker" w. J. Coleman will NOT
be given an opportunity to coax
moisture from the sky here this
season.
The Chamber of Commerce COM
mittee, after interviewing the rival
OF Hatfield, decided the season was
too far advanced to work any ad,
vantage to crops, no matter how
much rain might fall now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-25
TA|NMANY SEES
RALST0N AND
SMITH
McAdoo to Drop Out After
Deadlock; Illinois Man Best
Bet Left, Belief.
By GEORGE r.. HOLMES,
International News Service.

SAAeNAAA0S'OASNb CNOWb 0CENlCOs
NEW YORK, April 25.-Ralston
and Smith,
It may be the wish is. father to
the thought, but this is the ticket
that a number Of shrewd Tammany
Democrats believe will emerge ulti-
mately from the catch-as- catch can
convention which the Democrats
bring to Madison Square Garden
eight weeks hence.
1t is the ticket, moreover, that is
figuring heaviest in the pre-conven-
ton talk and calculation of Tam.
many's leaders.
It is even being reflected in the
betting mart in Wall street. One
commission house announced today
the posting of $500 to $1,000 that
the Indiana Senator who looks like
Grover Cleveland win be the nom
inee. Three-and.a-ha1f to one is
fairly short odds at this stage of the
game with the track so crowded.
No disloyalty to Gov. Al Smith,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-25
Ex-KAISER GRIEVES OVER
DEATH OF HELFFERICH

BERLIN, April Is. Former
Kaiser Wilhelm, from his exile at
Doom, today telegraphed to the
widow of DIR. Karl Helfferlch, Ma
tionalist leader and former vice
chancellor, expressing his deepest
grief" over his death in train
wreck in Switzerland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-25
Dean Ruediger Is Speaker,

Dean William c. Ruediger, of
teachers college, George Washing
ton University, is In New York to-
day to address the alumni associa-
ton of the teachers college Of Co.
lumbia University on Make Educa.
ton a Eugenic Force"
Evening star., 1924-01-25
ACQUITTAL DIRECTED
IN HARNESS CASE
Judge Declares Government Failed
to Produce Evidence of
Conspiracy.
EX.0FFICERS DEFENDANTS
Fraud Had Been Charged in OBJ
tanning Contract.
By the Asgocia ted Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, January
25.-A verdict of not guilty, by di-
rection of Judge ID. Lawrence Groner,
was returned by q jury last night in
federal court in the harness conspir-
acy case against l.. C. Morse, for
merly director of sales in the surplus
property division of the War De-
partment, and four officers Of the
United States Harness Company. The
other defendants were George - B..
Goetz, Joseph c. Byron, Azel F.. Coch-
ran and Henry W. Benke, all former
Army officers.
In directing the jury to acquit the
defendants. Judge Groner declared
that the government had failed to
produce any evidence of fraud or
conspiracy to defraud." and that he
would not feel that he would be do
ing his duty unless he instructed a
verdict of not guilty. John C. Skin
ner. an assistant to Morse in the sur
plus property division. and Earl r.
Estes. sales agent of the harness
company. who also were indicted.
were eliminated from the case when
the prosecution closed by a court
ruling that no evidence had been
submitted against them.
The seven defendants, together with
the United States Harness Company
of Ransom. w. Va. were indicted upon
charges Of conspiracy in connection
with contract obtained from the
government by the harness company
for the disposal of surplus harness
stock after the signing Of the armi-
stice.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
ATTRIBUTES OLD AGE
TO never MARRYING
Rockville Man, Ninety-0ne, Hon.
ored for Perfect Sunday School
Attendance Record.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


ROCKVILLE. Md, January 20
Edward w. Horner, Rockville's old
est male resident. will be ninety-one
years old in a little over a month,
but that did not prevent him from
having perfect attendance record
at the Sunday school of the Rock
Vile Christian Church during the
year 1928
Although his home is about a mile
and quarter from the Sunday
school building. he braved all kinds
of weather and walked both ways
each of the fifty-two Sundays of the
year and at no time, he says. suffer-
ed the slightest discomfort as re-
suit. He insists he could have made
the trip every day just as easily and
without inconveniencing him in the
least.
Considering 1t an achievement that
should be formally recognized, in
view of Mr. Horner's advanced years,
the Sunday school of which he Is an
honored member purchased a badge
or honor" and presented it to him in
the presence of a large number of
the members of his school and church
and others. The formal presentation
was made by Frank Higgins. super
intendent of the Sunday school, and
the recipient spoke briefly in appre-
ciation. He says it will adorn the
lapel of his coat as long as he is
able to wear such a garment.
Mr. Horner has been a resident of
the county eight years longer. He
was born in New York state, but be-
fore locating in this county lived in
washington for several years. He is
Evening star., 1924-01-25
$4,000 JUDGMENT
IS PAID BY MILLER
Coal Merchant, However, Declares
He Is Innocent of Charges
Made by Girl.

Special Dispatch to The Star
HoCkVlLLE, Md, January 25.-The
suit OF Elmer G. Decker against
Charles F. Miller. prominent coal
merchant of Bethesda, this county,
In which Decker obtained Judgment
Tor 5000 in suit for 100000 dam
ages, In which he charged Miller with
seducing his seventeen-year-o
daughter. Frances Jeanette Decker,
while she was employed as a steno-
grapher in the defendants Office at
bethesda, was finally closed yester-
day. when a check for $6,061.65, rep
resenting the amount of the Judgment
and the court costs. was presented to
John A. Garrett, Deckers attorney.
1t was announced that the case
would be taken to the Maryland court
Of appeals. but Miller's attorneys,
George P. Hoover Of Washington and
Thomas l.. Dawson Of Rockville, de-
cided that the chances were remote
that the appellate court would decide
in their clients favor on the only
ground on which the case could be
considered there. namely. that the
lower court had abused it's discretion
in refusing to allow a new trial of
the case.
Notwithstanding that he acquiesced
In the decision of his counsel not to
fight the case further. Miller insists.
so his counsel stated today, that he
is entirely innocent of the charge on
which the suit was based and that
he was the victim Of a frame-up.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
LAW enforcement
DEMANDED BY WOMEN
Prince Georges County Clubs De.
clare That Many Statutes
Are Being Broken.
Special pispa tch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
HYATTSVILLE, Md. January 25.-
Following the reading of reports
from seven clubs In Prince Georges
county which showed that in the
opinion of club women of this county
law enforcement at present is the
great outstanding need in Maryland.
the legislative department of the
county federation of women's clubs
at a meeting here adopted a resolu-
tion declaring that ''the laws of this
state are being broken daily and no
remedy seems forthcoming" and will
request the legislative department of
the Maryland Federation of Women's
Clubs to carry on a campaign for law
enforcement in the state. The reso-
luton was offered by the w. c. r. u.
Another resolution adopted COM
OF Hyattsvtlle for prohibiting the
operation of slot machines In Hyatts-
willie and recommended that each club
use its influence to create public
sentiment against the operation Of
slot machines In their respective COM
munities.
This resolution was adopted fol-
lowing submission of a report by Mrs
Lutz of the work Of the Woman's
Club of Riverdale in regard to re-
NlONdi VI SiOl HdCIllSS, the reSOIu-
tion being offered by Mrs. Lutz
The county department of legisla-
tion indorsed a resolution passed by
the legislative department Of the
state federation urging all women of
the state to study and vote on the
winning plan for world peace as sub
mitted by the Box commission.
The county department Of legisla-
tion also indorsed a resolution pas
sed by the state department indorsinR
the appropriations to the University
OF Maryland as recommended by the
governor to the legislature and
pledging support to the movement to
obtain such additional funds as will
enable the university to render the
most effective service, especially in
Its work affecting the women Of the
state and also for carrying on its
program at College Park and in Balti-
more; in its extension program in
agriculture and home demonstration in
the counties and in its hospital serv-
Ices In Baltimore and the adjoining
counties and to make such a cam
paign q part Of its legislative pro.
gram.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
VATICAN IRONS OUT
. DISPUTE WITH PARIS
Pope and ENJOYS Settle Question
! Of Status of Diocesan Asso.
citation in France.

By Radio to The Star and Chicago Daily
News. Copyright. 1924.
ROME, Italy. January 25.-The dis
pute between the Vatican and the
French government regarding the
status Of the French diocesan asso.
Citations finally has been settled.
The difficulty caused at least one
change In the French representation
at the Vatican. and 1t required a spe-
cial visit by Gen. Castelnau. the
French Catholic military leader. to
For a long time the French govern
ment has desired to bring the church
associations under government au.
thortty. Finally, Pope Plus XXI, un-
der pressure, consented to the prin.
ciple, but insisted that the French
chamber Of deputies adopt the law
before Its acceptance by the Vatican
In order to guarantee what remained
Of the independence Of the church in
France; In accepting the French
sncyclical letter:
I'VE decree and declare permits.
sible. at least as an experiment, do
cessan associations which are regu-
lated by the annexed statutes"
This. 1t Is pointed out. is quite
different from papal order. The
letter Is addressed to the French
archbishops and people, asking for
support In contributing to church
sittoning of church property by the
French state Is accepted. In Vatican
circles the settlement OF the dispute
is expected to bring religious peace
and to regularize the relations be.
tween France and Vatican.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
BUSINESS ENJOYS
CHEER GERMANS
Americans Among Berlin Visitors
Talking Over Credit
Possibilities.
ny EDGAR ANsEL MowRER.

BY Radio to The Star and the CHICAGO Daily
News. Copyright. 1924.
BERLIN, January rs. - Several
American and Dutch business men
and bankers have been in Berlin for
the last few days and talked credit
possibilities, much to Germany's sat-
isfaction.
It Is doubtful if much of a. definite
nature has been done, and German
industry needs money, not promises.
But the discount rate is now lower.
Why? Obviously, until an. arrange
ment with France is reached all talk
OF gold bank, or Industrial aIii-
amces, or foreign loans is premature
me truth is that the German eco
nom1c situation Is governed largely
oy Psychological and not by Eco.
nomic factors.
Germany'S chief asset todav 8.
taith, and faith is as unreasonahiv
hish as 1T was formerly low. Faith
Keeps the rentenmark 1T somefhjn1
like par. although imitation in cmries
gus yelled forms still proceeds. Faith
Sp1o!os the plans for a balanced
budget, though no one vet can 90.
Just how it will be done Eorei~n
observers call this a miracle, and de-
clare that no people but the Gems.
could climb overnight from ths
slough OF imitation and create 49,,
money which would be ACCENTED
nat par. But because the situat;on
nanSs 50 largely on mutable psvchojo~v
the 1uture Is tnscrutable.