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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
SEE WISDOM OF
MODIFYING MELLON
PLAN OF TAX CUT

Washington. Jan. 11.-Realizing that
modification probably must be made
in the Mellon tax bill II 1t is to COM
mand a majority in the House. Repub-
lican members of the ways and means
committee discussed the question to-
day with Representative Longworth,
the party leader.
The conference lasted sveral hours.
but those who participated declined to
disclose what had transpired other
than to. say that lie discussion had
been general and lated solely to pro-
cedure. Proposed changes in tax
rates. it was said. were not considered
and no decisions were reached.
Representative Garner of Texas,
ranking Democrat on the committee.
who has a substitute for the Mellon
plan, declared he was convinced that
the Republicans We're alarmed and
were seeking to determine whether
they will take licking in the commit
tee or on the floor"
Mr.. Garner said he had reliable in
formation that between 60 and 20 Re
publican members of the House were
ready to swing away from the admin
istration plan to the support of the
Democratic proposal. which, he pointed
out. provides a greater cut in the nor
NAL tax rates and a smaller reduction
in surtaXeS than has been proposed
by the treasury secretary and calls
for increased tax exemption.
Mr.. Longworth. who led the fight TO
have the ways and means committee
report tax bill by February Ill, has
expressed the opinion that there must
be compromises to meet the demands
of the various elements of the Repub-
lican party. Some of the party lead
crs. among them a number of commit
tee members. are of the same belief,
although some have taken the posi-
ton that the essential provisions of
the treasury draft should not be dis
turbed.
Conferences "for the purpose of be-
ing helpful" are to be held by Prcsi-
dent Coolidge with Senate and House
Republican leaders during congress
sional consideration of tax legislation
The executive held one of these con-
ferences today with Chairman Smoot
of the Senate finance committee. who
reported on Senate sentiment for the
Mellon tax reduction plan against SOL
der bonus legislation. The nature OF
Senator Shoots report was not dis
closed but it was indicated that Mr.
Coolidge regarded it as encouraging.
The president made it clear to visit
ors today that he would make no an
nouncements anticipating any action
by him on bonus legislation, but would
stand on his declaration against the
bonus i'm his congressional and tudgei
messages. His discussion of the mat
ter. although brief. left no doubt in the
minds of his visitors as to his deter
mination to veto any bonus bill that
may be passed by Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
'Acquittal in Portland
Rum Case Not JUS
tice, Judge Sanborn's
View Corridor Ru-
mOrs also Factor in
Discharge of Jury of
10 Men and 2 Women

Portland, Me, Jan. 11.--After Ell
j. Swan was acquitted late today In
the superior court on n charge of I'M
lawful possession, Judge Lauren M.
Sanborn discharged the jury of ten
men and two women, because. he an
,nounced, OF rumors In the corridors
concerning friendly relations of one
or more jurors, with Mr.. Swan, who
IL a local insurance agent. He also
acted because he felt that evidence
warranted a verdict of guilty in the
case of Mr.. Swan. and in the only
other case to be tried at this term.
which resulted in the acquittal on
Thursday of Arthur +. Moran. four
teen year old South Portland school,
boy. charged with stealing 500 from
his teacher at the broadway school,
Il never happened to SEQ in my
experience here. cases which have
been tried and defended in which the
evidence was moro conclusive and
more satisfactorily and properly
justified verdict OF guilty than has
been true in both of these cases.
said Judge Sanborn.
Word is going around the corrid-
ors to the effect that when the panel
Just went out of the court room. one
member stepped aside from the line
and tipped q friendly wave or the
hand to the respondent. Swan. / do
not know and am not concerned with
whether it Is true or not.
Word Is going about. too. to the
effect that another member of the
panel has had rather intlmitatc
agreeable personal relations with
the respondent, Is well acquainted
with him. and has associated with
him politically, and engaged in some
work In his behalf. Very likely not
true. because. If it had been true, no
person of any self respect would for
u moment have consented to sit and
listen to a case. to act as n juror In
a case, of a respondent with whom
they had had such relations.
The court said there Is no oppor-
tunty for concluding, as might
have been the case in the Moran trial.
that sympathy entered into the YER
dict of acQuittal for Mr.. Swan. He
said that the combination of ctrcum-
stances meant that the confidence OF
the public in this particular panel
was at an end. and he thought that
II would be inadvisable to proceed
with further trial cases without a
new jury.
Judge Sanborn made 1t clear that
he was not attempting to rehuke the
Jurors and that he did not regard
tho matter as one calling for the
punishment of any person, person.
aliy or collectively. and he said he
wanted 1t understood that he was
not undertaking to prefer charges
against any of the panel.
approximately 20 quarts OF high
Grade whiskey. gin and alcohol were
found in the apartment of Mr.. swan
AT the Thelawney building by deputy
sheriffs several months ago. Recall.
ing testimony given in the municipal
court in n previous hearing, when
Mr., Swan was found. guilty and SEN
fenced TO pay fine of $500 and serve
Tour months in Jail, Assistant County
Attorney Ralph NJ. ingalls, asked the
respondent IL it was not true that
nus purchases of liquor made IN 1915,
!sl6 and 1917 totalled 100 QUARTS In
100 days. Mr.. Swan did not deny
this fait.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
Destroyer Relocated
Off North Carolina

Bea ufort, n. c.. Jan 1.-THE
United States destroyer Cochlan.
which was reported to have run
aground today on the beach halfway
between Beaufort Bar and Cape
Lookout light. has been floated and
is now anchored in Cape Lookout
Cove.
The destroyer sustained no appa-
rent damage and all members of her
crew are safe. Her being floated
was regarded as fortunate because
of heavy sea. a strong wind from
the southwest and the prospect of a
freeze tonight.
4 tug in Cape Lookout Cove re-
ported that the CochIan had gone
aground and attempted to reach
her but with what success is not
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
Ice Co. Merger
i'm Greater Boston

Boston. Jan. 1.-THE amalg lmation
Of eight ice companies serving IL sub
urban cities and towns and part Of
Boston was announced tonight. The
new organization will be known as the
Metropolitan Ice Co. and will continue
the business of the constituent units
in Cambridge. Somerville. Salem. Mat
Japan. Medford. Belmont. Arlington,
WATERFOWL. Weston. Newton, WelIes-
ley Hills, Milton and this city.
The announcement stated that the
merger did not entail any change in
ownership or management Of the eight
companies which have been. In opera
ton for many years. but was due to the
need for Capitalization because of the
great increase in business end the fact
that population in the areas served has
more than double in 30 years. Ed
ward A. Davenport Of Cambridge VIII
be chairman Of the board of directors
and Edward L. Bennett OF Boston
president.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
Investigation Comm.
on Preparations To
Meet Monday

Paris, Jan. 1.-THE initial scs-
sion of the first expert committee
appointed by the reparation COM
mission to investigate Germany's
financial condition has been fixed for
IL o'clock Monday morning. 1mmcd-
lately after the formal opening the
members of the PREPARATION commits
sion will make a courtesy call on
the committee and when this is con-
cluded the real work will begin at
oncc. The American members of the
first committee are Charles G..
Dawes and Owen -. Young, the for
mer being chairman.
There is plenty of material at re-
paration headquarters to keep the
committee busy for some time in
Paris. but when this matter has been
worked over it is believed the COM
mittee will deem it necessary to
transfer its activities to Germany.
Henry Nj. Robinson, American
member of the second committee. was
due in Paris this evening as were
the British delegates. The Belgians
are expected tomorrow and the
Italians on Sunday. The arrival of
Mr.. Robinson and other members of
the second committee has started
speculation as to who will be chosen
chairman.
1t is generally conceded that. If
the question is settled on the basis
of personal precedence, Reginald
Mckenna will be the logical choice,
the former British chancellor of the
exchequer outranking by far the 9TH
er members of the committee. 1t is
pointed out, however. that inasmuch
as the appointment of both commit
tees resulted from the suggestion of
Premier Poincare. France may be
Judged entitled to the presidency of
at least one of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
JURY TOLD. TO QUIT
WHEN VERDICTS FAIL
TOPLEASE HIS HONOR
BOOST FARES OF:
HUB COMMUTERS
ON Three ROADS

Boston. Jan. 11.-Commuters from
points within a Is mile radius of
Boston on the Boston G. Maine. the
New York, New Haven and Hartford,
and the Boston e. Albany railroads
will have to dig down a little deeper
in their pockets to pay for their rides
to and from business beginning Jan.
Is. The state department Of public
utilities today granted the petition
Of the three roads for a 20 per cent
increase in the rates charged for
twelve ride tickets within this zone.
effective on that date.
At the same time the department
approved a 20 per cent increase rate
ride pupils monthly tickets on the
Boston & Maine and New Haven,
but refused to grant the increase on
the forms of tickets to the Boston d
Albany.
In it's decision the department said
that the present Communication fares
appeared inadequate and that the
commuter was not paying his fair
share of the costs of transportation.
Snice 1914. 1t pointed out. the single
trip fare in the suburban districts
had been increased 80 per cent and
the rate for the twelve ride tickets
only 81 per cent.
With regard to the two forms of
monthly tickets the department
found that the Boston and Maine
and the New Haven needed the addi-
tional revenue represented by the in
crease and that in their cases it was
just and reasonable. The Boston and
Albany. the department said. had not
presented sufficient evidence to show
that the increase was necessary in
order to give 1t reasonable compen-
sation for the service rendered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
General Forecast

The disturbance that was central
Thursday night over northern Indi-
ana advanced rapidly east northeast
ward and Friday night it's center
was over the gulf of st. Lawrence.
This disturbance has been attended
by general rains within the last
~ hours in the Atlantic states and
southerly gales along the New Eng
land coast.
There has been a marked fall in
temperature within the last "a
hours over and east of the Missis-
sippi valley except in New England
and Eastern New York. and there
has been a further fall in tempera-
ture in the northwest.
The outlook is for generally fair
weather in New England. Saturday
and Sunday. The tendency will be
toward lower temperatures Saturday
and Sunday. generally east of the
Mississippi river.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook:
Fresh and strongly westerly winds
and weather fair Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
Hoppe Holds Lead
Over Cochran in
Billiard Title Run

Boston. Jan. IL (By A. P)-Willie
Hoppe. holder OF the worlds 49,
ball1line championship. outscored
Welker Cochran, challenger. in the
second block OF their challenge
match for the title here tonight and
led the Los Angeles youth 1000
points to S43 at the end of two
nights of play. The match, 1900
point contest. will be concluded to-
morrow night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
Heavy Weather
Drives Bangor
Steamer into Port

Portland. Me. Jan. 11-With the
wind reaching gale force during the
height of today's storm. shipping
along the waterfront was suspended
while outside the velocity of the
wind reached such strength that the
steamer City of Bangor. bound to
Boston from Penobscot river ports
found 1t necessary to put into the
harbor to wait for calmer weather
While the highest velocity recorded
at the local weather bureau was IS
miles an hour from the south about
noon. it was much worse outside the
harbor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
BELIEVE BODY
FOUND IS MISSING
U. s. AVIATOR SPERRY

London. Jan. II (By A. PA body
found lying on the shore today near
Rye, Sussex, is that Of Lawrence d.
Sperry, the American aviator who
has been missing since December -.
1t was stated tonight by L. II. jack
son, London manager Tor the Sperry
Company. upon his return from Rye.
Mr.. Jackson said that although the
face was practically unacceptable,
he was certain the body found was
that of Sperry.
The body was removed TO n neigh
boring farm, where an inquest will be
held Monday. Mr.. Jackson will be
present. He is waiting instructions
from Sperry's relatives in Brooklyn,
n. V. regarding the disposition of the
body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
Personnel New
Greek Cabinet

London. Jan. IA Reuters dispatch
from Athens gives the personnel of the
new Greek cabinet as follows:
Observation-Disclosures.
Foreign minister-Roussos.
War-Gondikas.
Marine-Canaros.
Justice-kauandaris.
Interior-Sofoulis.
acknowledgements.
Communications-Ts
National economy-Spirides.
Agriculture-Milona
Public ssistance-DoSiadis.
Observation-Disclosures.
The cabinet. according to the mes
sage, is to be sworn in at o'clock
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
Machias Man Fined
For Operating Still

Machias. Me-. Jan. 11.-Charfes
Worcester, charged with maintaining a
still In his dwelling at Columbia, was
fined 800 and given 60 days in jail in
municipal court today. lie appealed
and gave bail.
small quantity Of mash ana aico-
mol together with the still were taken
from the Worcester home YESTERDAY. by
sheriff Cummings. 1t was alleged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
$4,000 REQUESTS TO
COLBY, Bates and
Kicker ACADEMY

Cambridge. Mass, Jan. 1.-THE
will of Edward Fl. Haskell of New
ton, filed in the Middlesex probate
court today. contains 100000 in
public requests. Five thousand dol
lars are bequeathed to each of the
following institutions: the World
Christian Endeavor Society of Mass
achusetts: the New England Evan
gelistic Association; Colby Academy
New London, n. H.; Kicker Acade-
my. Houlton. Maine; Colby College
Watervillc. Maine. and Bates Col
lege, Lewiston, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
No Trace Slayers
of Herr. HeintZ

Berlin, Jan. 1.-The news reach-
ing Berlin from Speyer is still res
tricted owing to the censorship OF
dispatches destined for unoccupied
Germany. but it is known that all
efforts to trace the murders of Herr
Heintz, the Separatist leader. have
proved fruitless.
Meanwhile, according to news
paper reports. the Palatinate is in
creasing at several points. Add
tional stages have been taken.
Bands OF Separatists are being
concentrated at Worms. and towns
Of the middle Rhine are taking
measures to safeguard themselves
against possible Separatist surprls-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
THREE BREAK OUT
NEW HAVEN JAIL

New Haven, Conn. Jan. 11.-Curtis
Boutilier. Edison Boutilier and J. X.
Won Vccktor. alias ]. FranciD Toomey.
inmates of the New Haven county jail.
escaped from that institution late this
afternoon. 1t is believed that they
had made key TO At the locks OF the
cutter deors and piled boxes against the
wire fence surrounding the Jail to make
their getaway. --...4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
Abandon Chase of
Bandits in Florida

West Palm Beach. Fla. Jan. IL
Officers who since early Wednesday
Rave been rounding up members of
the Ashley gang Of bandits in the
Everglades today gave up the chase.
More than dozen men and women
were arrested and tonight only two
known members of the band were It
liberty. These are Hanford Mobley
and John Ashley.
Bill Ashley. brother Of John. sur
rendered today and was brought to
Jail here. He denied he had seen his
brother, saying that he was hunting
when he learned of the trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
Proposes Federal
Control Coal Mines

Washington. Jan 11.-Federal con-
troll of coal mines through the presi-
dent in case Of an emergency, which
would halt coal operations, was pro-
rosed in a bill today by Representative
Treadway. Republican. Massachusetts,.
1t would give the president power to
fix prices and TO operate the mines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
Col. Prescott Left
Estate of S25O,O00

Biddeford. Maine. Jan. 1.-THE will
of Colonel Charles H. Prescott, news
paper publisher in this city for many
years. president of the Biddeford and
Saco street railroad and president OF
two Biddeford banks was presented
for notice in the York county probate
court late this afternoon. The entire
estate is bequeathed to his wife. Mrs.
Helen Prescott and Is estimated at
S250.000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
No World Court
B. US Side in Win
Over u. of M. Debaters

Orono. Me-. Jan. 11.-Boston College
defeated the University OF Maine here
tonight in a debate on the proposition:
Resolved. that the United States
should join the world court" The Wis
itors, upholding the negative. received
the una nimous decision of the judges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England. Southern
New England and. East New York:
Partly cloudy and colder Saturday;
Sunday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Saturday fair and colder: Sunday
fair. fresh west and northwest
winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-12

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-24
THE REVOLT OF
SUSAN HYDE
BY CAROLYN BEEcHER

sickness. She will have to be. taught
all over again.
"She used often to cry out in her
sleep, Manville," / was .emboldened to
say, 'and sometimes she walked when
you were not here and cried that she
was "fraid." She is naturally so timid,
don't you think she might have just a
faint light until she is olderw
No. There is no use in pampering
children. She will soon get over her
timidity when she finds nothing hurts
her or that it does her no good"
l said no more. 1t was like butting
your, head against brick wall to try
to make Manville change his mind once
he had decided upon a course to pursue.
But my heart ached for my. baby. and
often when l knew he was not coming
home until late ! would sit by her little
bed in the dark, holding her hand long
after she was asleep. l would not give
her a light against his express COM
mands, but he knew nothing of my
sitting with her. l would be careful
he did not find it out.
Because Of my love for my baby de-
,ceived my husband. But could any one,
any mother, say did wrong? Iythink
not.
4 Ito Be Continued)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-24


REBEKAH TO BE PRESENTED
AT METHODIST CHURCH
For, its regular weekly entertainment
Thursday evening. the social and recre-
ational department of the First Meth
odist church has secured the AIaximus
Players TO again present their religious
drama, "Rebekah;' in the Sunday
school auditorium, commencing at 9
o'clock.
Only two weeks ago the Maximus
Players presented their pageant to n
crowded house, and because Of SO many
calls for return performance, the
management has stated this will be
granted Thursday evening, when Re
bekah" will be presented under the
auspices of the social and recreational
departments.
A large number of persons take part
in this drama, which is under the per-
sonal direction of Mr.. Lewis. teacher
of the class at the First Methodist
church. - ft.
The decorations and costumes used
in this pageant are described as being
beautiful as well as appropriate, and
blend in with the playlet in good man
ner. The drama itself is a beautiful
story of Bible characters, and brings
out clearer conception of them than
could otherwise be gained.
A special musical program has been
arranged, and adds much to the page
ant, many selected numbers being used
The public is cordially invited to at
tend this performance and those in
charge assure everyone of drama
that, because of its beauty and high
moral qualities, can nowhere be ex-
celled,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-24
Club Celebrates
Founders Day
Quietly

This afternoon at & 40 O'Clock the
fourth anniyersary Of Iinger Longer
lodge. founded by a Birmingham wom-
an. Mrs. Henry II. Beaumont. will be
quietly celebrated by the membership
on the wonderful lawn ON the crest Of
Shades mountain.
It was intended to make the affair Fl.
IN eont s ~ ~ r.;ns With yh;c S
the past six weeks have been marked
hsva d.j.vad hr;Id;ng oners t;ons' c,,,-
nave Ss,ay and tha - On
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-24
Random Notes

Miss Mary Keenan, has returned from
a visit to Florence, Tuscumbia and Al
hany.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Hankins is in Buffalo,
y. Y, where she went as delegate
to the meeting of the National League
of Women Voters.
Mrs. Alfred Clements and two chill
dreD are in Albany visiting Mrs. Glenn
ents' parents, Mr.. and Mrs. GID. Viii
hanson. rS
Mrs. Clark Dunklin Scott of Green
willie will arrive in Birmingham Fri
day to be the guest of Mrs. Walter
Brewer of Norwood.
Mrs. s. A. Layton has returned home
after . visit in Admission. ,sst
Mrs J. Il. Sargent is the guest of
friends in Admission.
Mrs. Emmett Lamar Gould and lit
tie daughter of Atlanta are the GUESTS
Of Mrs. John w. Davidson ,at West
End.
Mr. and Mrs. r. L. Leatherwool of
Huntsville are visiting in birmingham
for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Bentley Of Hunts
vile are spending few days m the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Orme have re-
turned from visit TO DIR. and Mrs.
James i. Brock in Florence.
Mr. and Mrs. B. f. Moore have re-
turned from Florida, where they spent
several weeks,
Miss Alma Lyde has returned from
a visit to Miss Lois Wilson in Miami
Fla.,5 Miss Wilson has been spending
sometime in MAN, making a, new pc
ture.
Miss Clara O'Leary has returned
from stay in Warm Springs, Fla.
The many friends of Mrs. L. B. Long
will be glad to hear that she is con-
valeScing at the South Highland in
Urinary after severe illness.
Mrs. Alexander CARRIER left yesterday
for a visit to Mrs. B. Scott Young in
Washington. ID. c. Before returning
home she will be the guest of relatives
in Charlottesville, Va.
Mr.. James Simpson and Dr. John
Simpson are in Nashville, to be at
tendants at the wedding of Miss Kath-
ryn Craig and Mr.. Douglas Selph
Henry this evening.
Mrs. Scion Jacobs is in Buffalo, at
tending the meeting of the National
League of Women Voters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Spain are leav-
ing today for Atlanta to attend grand
opera.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Enslen have
returned from Florida, where they
spent the winter.