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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

Washington, Dec. - Years of
prosperous and healthy conditions
such as succeeded the election of
1896" were forecast for the United
States by Secretary Mellon in tho
annual report of the Treasury sent
to Congress today.
The Secretary's views are based.
he said. on the Reputation Of 'vari-
Gus theories inconsistent with eco
nomic laws" and the Endorsement Of
n program Of constructive handling
of government affairs given in the
last election. He counselled the ma
ton. however, to approach its prob
lens with intelligence that the prog
ress made and the groundwork laid
in the last four years may not come
to naught.
The United States, he asserted.
was the first world power to come
through the postwar transition
stage successfully and the first to be
able to present reasonable assur-
ance" that true progress" will con-
tinue within its borders. Mr.. Mellon
urged perpetuation of the program
adopted by "the great majority Of
our people in the last election" which
he interpreted as one of hard work.
economy and sound policies"
In general economic conditions as
we'll as in the domain OF federal fiscal
operations. Mr.. Mellon recounted how
complete the transition had been. He
said that in the last four years the
per capita tax on citizens OF the
United States had been cut from S54
to SCI. or exactly one half; public
Continued on Page 6-col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
French Group Warns
OF Propaganda in
All Parts of France

Paris, Dec. 4.-(By A. P.)-The
group of the Republican union in the
senate at a general meeting today
presided over by Henry Cheron, for
mer minister of agriculture, decided
unanimously to call the attention of
the senate to the peril constitute
by the propaganda being carried on
Systematically throughout the coun-
try. even in the army and the
schools"
The resolutions asks the govern
ment what measures 1t has taken or
intends to take ito defend Repub-
lican institutions and the safety OF
the state against a revolutionary Of
fensive."
The Republican Union senators
decided to consult with other groups
in the senate and devise means to
bring to and end propaganda and the
communist orga
The huge demonstration today on
the arrival of Leonid Krassin, the
Soviet Ambassador: agitation over
the return of Jacques Sadoul: the
refusal of Communist Deputies on
the chambers foreign affairs COM
mittee to maintain secrecy regarding
the proceedings in committee and
the red flag parade OF $1,000 COM
munists during the funeral Of Jean
Jaures. together with the open
preaching of revolution in the
streets OF Paris on the arrival of
krassin. were symptoms which the
senator's averred pointed to new in
tentions on the part OF the Com
munists to destroy the Republic and
organize a Soviet government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Coolidge Would
Reward u. S. Army
Around World Fliers

Washington, Dec. 4-Recommenda
lions made to congress by President
Coolidge that suitable recognition
through provisions for promotion and
retirement be given the army world
f1iers for their successful trip
around the earth are expected by
war department officials to stimulate
the plan suggested by Secretary
Weeks in his annual report looking
to special promotion for officers be-
low the grade OF colonel who have
performed signal service.
Several members of the house and
senate already have announced that
they would introduce bills designed
to reward the world fliers.
There is a strong feeling among
military men that Lieutenants Mac
Ready and Kelly. who made the first
nonstop transcontinental flight. and
Lieutenant Il. L. Vaughan, who ne
gotiated the first dawn to dark fight
from coast to coast should be pro-
vided for among others who have
rendered outstanding service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

Chicago, Dec. 4.--Wiser produce
ton, more efficient marketing and
more intelligent utilization of meat
products were laid as foundation
on which the livestock industry
might be raised from depression by
President Coolidge In an address to-
night at the International Livestock.
Exposition.
In advancing these suggestions
after he had detailed what the gov.
ernment had done and proposed to
do for the livestock men and tho
farmers of the country. Mr.. Cool
idge declared he desired from the
forum provided by the Livestock
Exposition to make n pledge and to
issue an appeal TO the farmers Of
tho nation.
MY pledge L. that your govern
nent will do everything possible
and proper for a government to do,
to encourage and direct your striv-
ings toward the goal OF prosperity,
stability and security" he said. My
appeal Is that farmers everywhere
shall find ways in which to organize
and associate themselves together
n the determination to employ ef-
fectively every means OF Improves
ment that has been placed at their
disposal.
with such n pledge carried out AMI
such mn appeal needed. the Presi-
dent foresaw the dawn of brighter
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

Geneva. Dec. ABBY A. Publishing
suddenly into prominence again the
Geneva protocol for the pacific set
Element of international disputes was
made the subject today Of two gov
ernmental communications to the
League of Nations-one from Great
Britain concerning Egypt. and the
other from the United States.
The note from Great Britain Is re.
garded in Geneva as polite, but
stern reminder to Egypt and the pow
ers generally that England wants the
'hands OFF, slogan to be applied to
the Egyptian problem.
The note from the United States
was merely u courteous acknowledge
ment Of Washington's receipt Of a
codified copy of the protocol and of
the fact that states not members Of
the league may sign 1t. However,
while the League of Nations officials
fare hoping to have later some detail
ed expression of Washington's views
on the protocol itself, they seem con-
tent that the United States, in con-
tinuing her collaboration with the
league. has promptly, taken notice Of
the protocols arrival.
Coming virtually on the eve Of the
session of the league council, which
opens Monday In Rome. Great Brit
aims note on Egypt has created eX-
traordinary interest. Like the Unit
ed States. Egypt. as a non member
state, has officially received a copy
of the protocol. Briefly, England has
told the league that if Egypt signs
the protocol Egypt does not thereby,
in the view of England, acquire any
right to invoke league Intervention
on those matters which were express
ly reserved by England when the
British protectOrate over Egypt was
terminated.
One of the chief features of the
note to the league is passage from
Great Britain's notification to the
powers when Egypts independence
was proclaimed. This extract en-
phasized the special relations between
Great Britain and Egypt. long rec
ognized by other countries. The ex-
tract insisted that these relations
concerned matters vitality involving
the rights and interests of the British
Empire, and affirmed that Interior
ence in Egypt by any power would
be regarded by England as an "un-
! friendly act"
If what league officials said today
proves to be the fact two remarkable
condolences have attended the
Egyptian conflict in its relation to the
league. The first was the error of
the Marseilles telegraph operator.
who accidentally dropped out" that
particular sentence of the Egyptian
chambers appeal to the league, de-
manding intervention by the league.
The second arises from the fact that
the British note to Geneva was dated
on the very day that the sirdar was
murdered. Officials here are Of the
opinion that the note was prepared
before the assassination. it was not
formulated because of that crime.
Under the Geneva peace protocol
any signatory power mayrequest the
settlement by arbitration Of any dis
pute which may arise with another
signatory power. And any power.
whether it be Egypt. the United
States or Germany. though not a
member of the league. may ratify the
document. A copy of London's COM
munication to the league has been
forwarded to Washington by the sec
tariat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Before Commercial Club

Earlier in the day he delivered an
address to the Chicago Commercial
Club. business, he declared, must
henceforth consider itself IAN inte-
grail part of the life of agriculture,
of the life" of the country.
The commercial and Industrial
side Of our nation has been giving
too much thought to wheat and hogs
and corn, to their transportation ana
to their prices, and not enough
thought to the men and women who
are engaged in agriculture, to their
welfare and to their prosperity" he
asserted.
The same principle of mutual aid.
he continued. must be applied to the
relationships among the nations.
Even among the nations, he said.
there must be mutual understand
Ing. mutual faith and confidence"
He emphasized, however. that In
this relationship there should be no
sacrifice Of Independence and free
dom of action"
81 do not believe" he continued,
that we are strong enough. or that
any people are strong enough. to
accomplish any permanent good In
the world through the indiscrimina-
lions of mere unorganized, indirect
ed generosity. We can only help
those who will help themselves. In
any other rule I am convinced, would
lie disaster for us. and increased
misfortune for those we are seeking
to serve"
While the president was being en-
tertained at dinner tonight by the
exposition officials Mss. Coolidge
was the guest Of honor ut another
dinner given Mt the nearby Saddle
and Sirloin Club. The First Lady
was also luncheon guest at the IL
linois Republican Women's Clubs.
The presidential party departed
for Washington at 10 o'clock on n
regular scheduled passenger train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Mrs. Sheatsley Cast
Herself into Furnace
Verdict of Coroner

Colulr bus, O., Dec. Airs. Addie
SheatsIey, wife of prominent Lu-
theran minister. ended her own life
by costing herself, feet first. into the
heating furnace Of the parsonage.
according to the verdict of Coroner
Joseph A Murphy. fled here tonight.
Prosecutor John r. King, who dis
regarded the coroner's preliminary
report and ordered an investigation
into the woman's mysterious death.
refused to comment on the verdict.
The coroner took issue with the
reports OF experts who stated after
an analysis of Mrs. Sheatsley's blood
that no trace of carbon monoXide
was found. They insisted that the
gas would have been in evidence II
the woman had brcathed after en-
tering the furnace. The coroner
answered this report with the state
ment that the sudden contact of the
body with the fire caused reneN
spasm of the vocal chords which
halted breathing and consequently
there could have been no carbon
monoxide. smoke, dust. or other de-
hris in the blood or lungs. The
coroner expressed the belief that the
woman entered the furnace rect
first. holding to the upper door UNI
Til her body was inside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Cause of Blast
Not Determined
On Cruiser Trenton

Washington. Dec. 1.-The naval
board OF inquiry which Investigated
The recent explosion and fire on the
cruiser Trenton October 20, resulting
I N Is deaths, has reported 1t was I'M
Z able to determine the cause Of the
accident.
The board did find, however. that
Tie explosion was not due to flare
hack, electrical faults, faulty powder
Of neglect of safety precautions.
II was recommended In the report
that the highest possible awards for
yalor be made posthumouSly to En-
sign Henry G.. Drcxler and Boats
wain's Mate George Robert Cholister,
both OF whom were killed in the ex-
plosion. Navy crosses already have
been awarded in both cases by Pres
ident Coolidge.
The board also recommended high
ly Lieutenant Commander Paul +.
Foster. engineering officer OF the
Trenton. When the fire in the gun
mount was discovered, Commander
Foster climbed into the turret where
the flames ragged. a hose was pass
ed to him through the gun port. and
be put out the fire.
Secretary Wilbur indicated that
both Commander Foster and Seaman
Thomas II. Bailey would be awarded
recognition. The secretary said also
that changes in the ammunition
hoists on the Trenton and ships sim
ilarly equipped which have already
been planned. would. 1t was believed
by the experts. obviate the danger OF
similar explosions in the future.
whatever the cause for the Trenton
explosion might have been.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Blizzard Sweeps
Over Nebraska .
One known Death

Omaha. Neb. Dec. "A blizzard, the
first of the season, which held Nebras-
ka in its grip today, following a rain
and sleet storm that swept the state
from the west yesterday and continued
until late hour today, crippled tele-
phone and telegraph communication,
resulting in one known death and con-
siderable damage throughout the state.
Wires. weighted by the ice that
had gathered on them through the
early hours of last night. were even
tually snapped and today Lincoln,
the state capital and number Of
south central and western Nebraska
towns were virtually shut off from
communication with other parts Of
the state.
In Omaha, traffic has been greatly
impeied by slippery streets caused
by melting ice and cnow which has
steadily fallen since noon after the
sleet ceased. Virtually all highway
traffic Is blocked.
Virtually all highway transporta-
ton Is blocked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05

Syracuse. n. Y, Dec. "A WIS.,
ion of a giant network of high power
electrical transmission lines, inter-
connected one with another and en-
bracing nearly the whole state OF
New York, most OF New England.
and eventually much of Pennsyl-
vania, were unveiled before mem
bers of the Empire State Gas and
Electric Association at the afternoon
session Of the annual convention here
today.
C. A. Bacon, of Schenectady, en-
gineer of the Adirondack Power and
Light. Corporation of that city, out
lined the so-called ''super-power''
on technical problems involved Il
fnter-connection of transmission
systems"
Although the interconnection OF
adjoining power transmission lines III
itself does not comprise the super
power system, he explained, 1t was
the preliminary step, and had been
in New York state and -Massachu-
sets to the extent or leaVlnS out
single break in transmission lines
between Niagara Falls and Boston.
That gap, between Syracuse and Cam
aStOta, a short distance east of here,
soon will be bridged with a high
power line, and the nucleus of .4e
northeastern United States super.
power projects will have been COM
pleted, the speakers pointed out.
Two parallel transmission circuits
eventually will pass from Niagara
Falls to the New England systems,
the electrical engineer predicted. and
conditions might later make trans
mission over half of this district
possible, where now current is trans
mitted generally only In the district
in which it is generated.
The convention will conclude to-
morrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Three Hour Grill
For Aide-de-Camp
Indian POtentate

Paris, Dec. 4-James Charles Ar
thur, former British army officer and
aide de-camp to Rapah Sir Hari
Singh. the Indian potentate who was
the central figure in the London
Matchmaking case. underwent a
three hour examination before a
French magistrate here today aud
maintained his innocence of any
completely In the alleged plot to
blackmail the Rajah out Of q huge
fortune.
Arthur, who is being held here on
British warrant it is understood,
will oppose eXtradition on the
ground that the crime If any Was
committed in Paris and that the
British courts are incompetent I'M
Ger the circumstances. Testimony In
the London trial was to the effect
that the Indian prince was found
with Mrs. G. f. Robinson. wife of
the plaintiff In the suit, IN Paris
apartment. The alleged llackmail-
ing grew out of this incident.
The French magistrate has re-
uuested the British embassy to sub
nit further evidence and documents.
1t is expected that the extradition
proceedings will drag on some
weeks,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Would Look Into
Matter of Efficiency
In U. S. Navy Yards

Washington. Dec. 4-Investigation
w the senate naval affairs commit
zee TO determine the availability OF
navy yards and personnel for future
naval construction and repair work
Proposed in Il resolution introduce
Ell today by Senator Jones. Demo-
cat New Mexico, for Senator King.
democrat, Utah. who was absent.
The resolution stated that "the
sovernment had expended more than
Hsepon.0o0 in the last ten years for
M.omarine construction but that OF
~ under water craft delivered
within that time. none of approxt-
aa,ey LOG built by private ship
'u.ioers have proven satisfactory.
Asserting that the government rs
sW obtaining proper and adequate
.ssalts' from its expenditures for
naval construction. the resolution
aanled the Lake Submarine Com
'Shy OF bridgeport. and the Submar-
Se Boat Company of New London,
SVan- as having taken millions OF
WARS of profit" on the submarines
smch have failed to meet the re-
Varements OF the government"
"A recent sale OF more than 100000
WIS Of steel by the navy "at the
mere nominal price of about S. per
W. .a was cited. with the statement
aA This amount would have been
sseVaate for the construction OF the
. .Sw cruiser feet and four modern
ap'ane carriers TO complete our
Mola under the Washington arms
Sharses that the navy department
w ss,y regarding the use OF navy
.slus and personnel for naval con-
s sssactlon has been affected by va
MUS MUS corporate. foreign and pacifist
rrasss ls also are quoted in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Witness Declares
Sister of Harding
Threatened Forbes

Chicago, Dec. 4.-(By A. P)-
Some of the Washington gossip as
ISOLATED with the veterans bureau
under the dictatorship of Colonel
Charles II. Forbes, was drawn into
the Forbes-Thompson conspiracy
trial today when the name of Mrs.
Carolyn Notaw.s sister of the late
President Harding. was mentioned
by Elias Fl. Mortimer, chief govern
ment witness who testified Forbes
did not wish Mrs. Notaw to learn
about a trip of inspection to the Pa
cific coast planned by Forbes, Motif
mer and others. Mortimer in answer
to n government question said Mrs.
Votaw had threatened to throw Col
onel Forbes out of ten story -|in-
dow" when Judge Carpenter order
ed the statement stricken out.
John w. Fl. Grim. special assistant
attorney general. asked Mortimer II
Forbes reason in concealing the trip
close standing with President Hard
ing. Mortimer said he supposed that
was the reason.
The government then turned to the
code adopted by the alleged con-
spirators on the Pacific coast trip.
to be used In kilograms and letters
In referring to each other, and the
sites chosen for veterans bureau 'los-
pitfalls.
The code was drawn up by Charles
p. Hurley. q Seattle contractor Mo-
timer testified and he gave a copy
of the typewriter names and their
corresponding code words to Colon i
Forbes. together with 4 vest peck It
dictionary which served as the ;ey
to the cipher. Three OF the code
words. In addition to referring 10
parties in the alleged conspiracy. In
cIuded n secret word found by coun.-
ing back FIVE words in the dictionary
from TIE code word.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
TABLET IN MEMORY
Of GOVERNORS DOG
IN STATE HOUSE
RIVAL GROUPS IN
Senate AIR VIEWS
ON MUSCLE SHOALS.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Debate on
The Muscle Shoals issue broke out
IN the senate today with the authors
ct the Norris and Underwood bills
arguing the claims OF their resoec-
tive plans for operation of the pro-
ject.
Chairman Norris of the senate
agriculture committee, which re-
ported the Norris bill providing for
government ownership and opera
tion. opened the question on the
floor and was followed Immediately
by Senator Underwood, Democrat.
which he introduced recently as a
substitute.
The discussion consumed more
than four hours. after which the SEN
ate recessed until tomorrow leaving
the subject In preferred position on
its calendar. A number Of senator's
are prepared to discuss the problem
and 1t was indicated tonight that
the debate would go on for several
days.
No indication OF the administra-
tinn's attitude was given today and
the senate remained widely divided
on the issue. Several southern sem
ators today expressed opposition to
the Underwood plan, and admins
tration leaders have openly express
ed opposition to the Norris pro-
posal.
The Muscle Shoals question also
came up in the house today when
Representative Kearns. Republican,
Ohio. introduced joint resolution
authorizing the appointment of a
congressional committee to report to
congress a feasible plan" for the
utilization of the properties. A
somewhat similar resolution was in
troduced few days ago by Repre-
sentative Wright. Democrat. Georgia,
and both. are regarded as being in
line with the presidents recommen-
dalton on the subject in his mes
sage to congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Chldren's Penny
Fund Proposed to
Save Constitution"

Boston. Dec. 4.--The l.. +. 7frigate
Constitution, saved once by the i'm
passioned poem "Old Ironsides," writ
ten by Oliver Wendell Holmes, may
derive new lease Of life from pennies
contributed by the children of the ma
ton. Rear Admiral Do Stciguer, COM
mandant Of the Boston navy yard. to-
day announced ut n meeting of tho
Daughters of 1912 that II was the plan
Of Secretary OF the Navy Wilbur To
ask the children for pennies for her
preservation.
Saved once from junkinE by Holiness
appeal to 'give her to the God OF
Storms. the lightning and tho gale"
the old f1ghting craft was tied up at
the Boston navy yard where time and
weather have since reduced her To n
state of extreme disrepair. Secretary
Wilbur on July IL OF this year inspect
ed the frigate' while on q tour OF the
yard.
The Constitution had a glorious ca
reer In which her duel with the Con.
stellation in the War Of 1912 was the
outstanding battle. Admiral De stei-
geur said that committees would
shortly be organized In this state to
push the campaign among the school
children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
Publish Text of
Angl0-German
Commercial Treaty

London. Dec. (By A. P.)-Tho'
Anglo German commercial treaty.
signed by the representatives OF both,
countries Tuesday. was published
textually today 1t ends the abnor-
nal situation which lasted over q.
quarter of century, as there has
been no defined treaty OF commerce
between Great Britain and Germany
Eince 1893, pre-war relations having
Teen governed by formal arrange
n'ents which gave substantially most
favored patton treatment.
The treaty gives extensive mutual
advantages and, before It can become
operative, certain forms of disability
affecting German citizens and com.
panies resulting from war legislation
will need to be removed by legisIa.
tive action. These disabilities chief
ly affect the engaging In banking
and non-ferrous metal industries by
German citizens and the employmef.S
OF Germans on British ships. r
The agreement is to remain In
force for i've years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-05
THE WEATHER
EAlR

Northern New England-Fair FRI
day, followed By snow Friday night;
Saturday snow or rain and warmer.
Southern New England-1ncreas-
ing cloudiness Friday. followed by
rain or snow by Friday night; satur-
day rain and warmer.
Eastern New York - Increasing
cloudiness Friday followed by rain
or snow in south and snow In north
portion Friday afternoon. warmer
Friday night: Saturday rain. follow
ed by clearing Saturday afternoon.