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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Govt. Loses Court q.
Fight to Compel
DOheny, Jr., to Talk

Washington, May 16-Special gov
eminent counsel in the oil cases lost
their fight today in the District OF
Columbia supreme court to compel
Edward L. Doheny, Jr., of Los An
geles, to testify before the grand
jury investigating charges of fraud
and corruption in connection with
the naval oil leases.
Upon his appearance before the
Jury in Responsible o. subpoena Do
heny refused s.to sansWeI.agany ytaues-
lions Regarding the Cliivery by him
, on behalf Of his father of 100000 In
cash to Albert B. Fall, Washing
ton, on November 80, 1921. The old
err Doheny has testified that. this was
loan and the son told the grand
iurors that neither he nor his IA
Their. Lessee of California naval re-
serve number l., had done any
wrong but that he would not testify
on the ground that his answers might
tend to incriminate him.
Arguing in support Of the motion
that Doheny be compelled to testify
Atlee Pomerene. for the government
commended that since government
counsel had informed Doheny in ad-
vance tn; I there was no thought OF
bringing any charge against him,
his refustal to answer questions was
not in good faith, and that when he
asserted his constitutional privilege
it was for the protection not of him
self, but of his father.
Without hearing argument by
Frank J. Hogan, counsel for Doheny,
Justice Hitz ruled against the gov
eminent, Diminishing the motion made
by counsel on behalf of the grand
jurors.
II think, gentlemen" Justice Hitz
said, "the privilege exists and that
this witness is within it. If the re-
fusal to testify incidentally serves
to benefit some one else, it does not
detract of the witness. 1 discharge
tho rulc"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
ANTI-LEAGUE THREAT

Washington, May 16.-Declaring
war on every member of congress
who votes to override Presiden,
Coolidge's veto of the soldier bonus,
the ex-service mems Anti-Bonus
League today announced that I,
would organize to carry the fight
into every state where necessary
next November.
Knowlton Durham, president of
the organization. issued this state
ment announcing the contemplated
extension Of the leagues activities.
IF member Of congress has CON-
scientiously favored and voted for
the bonus. that is his affair: but II
there are those who believe the bon
us wrong in principle and yet are
Influenced by what they consider po-
litical expediency to cast their votes
against the presidential veto, we in
tend to show that there are least
two sides to the question and we ex-
pect to appeal to the voters who
agree with us (and we believe they
are the great majority of the voters
of this country to support and de-
fend those who uphold the principles
enunciated by the President.
"There are unfortunately sons
members in each body of congress
who are opposed to the bonus but
who are fearful of their political fu-
ture If they vote against it. This
view is undoubtedly due to the rear
of what has been called the soldier
vote. There Is no such thing as a
soldier vote. Soldiers are first ana
last citizens of the country and we
believe that the great majority OF
veterans are good citizens and de-
sire the welfare of their country
above every other consideration.
This league intends to do its
part in presenting the facts to the
people of the country and to see
that each one Of these public serv-
ants has an opportunitxs9to defend
his record. The league will immeA
! diately enlarge its scope, it's mem
bership among thinking ex-service
men,. ask support of all other citi-
zens and prepare to carry the cam
paign actively into every state to as
sure defeat of every member of con-
gress who votes to override the
veto"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Held for Assault on
Fellow Prisoner

Portland, Me. May 16.-Charged
with fracturing the skull of Percy
Shaw, a fellow prisoner at the coun-
ty Jail, with a heavy hammer this
morning, Carmine Napolitano of
Portland, was arraigned in the NUM-
cipa1 court today and held under
ST 900 bail for hearing next Thurs
day. The fight between the two
prisoners occurred while they were
with the stone-breaking crew.
Napolitano is serving a sentence for
assault with knife on Frank Mar
inelle, a soldier stationed at Fort
Williams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
COnferees at Odds
Over Provisions of
Tax Reduction Bill

Washington, May 16-ProSpectS or
extended contests over the tax re-
duction bill appeared today as the
conferees locked horns on some of
the more controversial differences
between the senate and house. 1t
was freely intimated that the con-
ferees probably would have to return
to their respective houses for in
structions on some of these provis-
ions.
Members of the conference are
bound to secrecy on their actions
but it was indicated that among the
real stumbling blocks are the senate
amendments for publicity of tax re-
turns and a graduated tax on undis-
tributed corporation profits.
In this connection, Secretary Hoo
yer ISSUED a statement today assail-
ing the full publicity proposal as
unfair to small business and as
opening the door to fraud.
House conferees, 1t is understood,
have stood firm against this amend
ment which was voted into the bill
by the Democratic Republican in
sursent coalition in the senate on
motion of Senator Norris, Republi-
can, Nebraska. A similar proposal
was rejected by a decisive margin in
the house. House leaders privately
predicted today this amendment
would be turned down by the con-
ferees.
Both the house and the senate fin
ance committee, however. agreed TO
omen the tax returns to inspection py
certain congressional committee, en-
powered by resolutions.
Denouncing the senate Amendment
which would allow inspection OF re-
turns under rules applying to other
public documents, Secretary Hoover
declared, ait will enable strong COM
netitors to take advantage OF tenn
porary weak conditions or smailer
Concerns. and on the other hano
fraudulent concerns would gladly pay
a few thousand dollars year false
Iy disguised as profit inaorder TO mis-
lead the public"
Apparently the biggest snag rae
ing the conferees. however. is tne
senate amendment proposing "
lower the fiat tax on corpora,lons
from IL L. to per cent ana iHnp4 tss
in addition graduate scaie OIL ia'eS
ON undistributed profits.
Advanced by Senator Jones, Dem .
ocrat New Mexico, the amenumeh.
recefved in the senate solid DemocraC
sunnort as we'll as that OF Repuon-
can insurgents. Senator simmons
North Carolina, in charge or the Illno
orty tax fight and head OF the sena .e
democrat conferees, is Determines ~
i-een fine proyision in the bill. House
Democrats. however, have not reacn-
"a an agreement on 1t, pending stuus
Inv the Democratic members 91 .o
wavs and means committee. House
Renphiican conferees have declared
against the proposal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
$4,000 DAMAGE
BY FIRE, WINDSOR
HOTEL IN MADISON
Especial to Kennebec Journal

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Madison, May 16.-Madison was
visited by a $4,000 fire at lbs
o'clock Friday morning at Hotel
Windsor. The fire started in the
basement near the furnace and was
discovered by transient guest, who
got up to smoke little after l
o'clock, and discovered the big
smoke just as he was about to go to
bed again.
When the fire department arrived
dense clouds of smoke were issuing
from the building. and the blaze was
slowly working its way in the par
titions to the top story. After a
stubborn fight of over two hours
the fire was under control. but sew
eral of. the firemen stayed on duty
until SSA. M.
All of the guests escaped in safety
although several narrowly escaped
being overcome by the smoke. One
of the women employees escaped in
her night clothes. Z
Several of the guests escaped
from the top story by way of piazza
posts. Practically all of the guests
escaped any serious loss.
The interior of the main part of
the house is practically ruined. The
loss will be covered by insurance.
Just after the fire was under con-
troll both the Madison and Arson
fire alarms were sounded for aid at
Norridgewock. The Madison Fire
Department responded with a wagon
load of hose and men to man 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
NOrridgewock, NJ " 10
Fire starting at 500 this
morning in the building which
houses the fire department
swept the entire length of the
south side of Main street des-
troyed property valued at oyer
$4,000. Handicapped at the
outset by the loss of appar-
atus the local firemen could do
little to stay the rush of
flames. Four business blocks
were burned including the
bank and postoffice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Farm Buildings
In Holden Burn
With Loss $4,000

Bangor, Me-, May 16.-The farm
buildings of Arthur II. harrington in
Holden were destroyed this morning
by fire that is supposed to have been
caused by defective wiring. The loss
is $4,000 or more. with partial insur-
once.
Mr.. harrington, aroused by the
cracking of the flames, did not stop
to dress, but, attired only in his night
clothes, rushed into the back room,
where the fire originated. with an ex-
tinguisher. His clothing caught fire
and, wrapped in flame, he was obliged
to roll in the mud of the farmyard to
save himself. He escaped with severe
burn about the arms and legs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
HOUSE VOTE TODAY

Washington, May 1o.-CongreSS
prepared with business-like concern
today to take up the veto Of the
soldier bonus bill, proponents OF the
measure insisting the situation was
unchanged by the Presidents mes
sage and that the bill would be re-
passed by both houses.
In the house, where the measure
will be brought up on converting to-
morrow, bonus advocates were so
confident of re-passage that scarce
" a poll was taken. Likewise. OPP
ponents of the bill there made lit
tle effort to organize their forces.
Activities centered on the senate
which will vote on the bill. IL passed
by the house, probably Monday or
Tuesday. Most of the members were
deluged with messages, in contrast
10 the house. and leaders were busy
conducting polls.
Senator Curtis. Republican, KAN
sas. In charge of the bill in the sem
ate, declared, however, that the
necessary two-thirds majority hau
been untouched. There were init
nations from other proponents thas
they expected close vote, with the
measure receiving q possible ma
jority of two.
While administration spokesmen
characterized the Presidents mes
cage as effective, the situation, they
said, had been fairly well crystalized
for some time in view of the ex-
pected veto. There was little evil
dence Of concerted movement
among opponents of the bill In the
senate to line up support for the
presidential action.
Most of the Republican leaders,
including Senator Lodge OF Massa-
chusetts. the floor leader. declared
during debate on the measure that
they would vote to override q veto.
other Republicans who made SINH
lar declarations were Senators Wat
son. Of Indiana, and Willis, of Ohio.
Senator Smoot, of Utah, one OF
administration leaders who has OPP
posed the bill. has been almost con-
stantly occupied with conference
meetings on the revenue bill and
said today he would have no time
to organize the opposition forces.
The bill passed the senate by q
vote OF 67 to II. !
While numerous messages have
been received from advocates of the
bill. members also heard from OPP
ponents. Julius II. Barnes. presi-
dent OF the chamber of commerce
of the United States, and the ex-
service mems .Anti-Bonus League
were among these.
Little debate Is anticipated to-
morrow in the house, where the vote
on original passage of the bill was
$50 to "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
A Great Thing
For Farmers

Our 5000 Accumulativs Travel Acct
dent Policy gives wonderful financial
protection TO farmers because It not
only protects them In accidents while
driving or riding In an automobile or
truck but also while driving or riding
In Q team or any horse drawn vehicle.
Probably no GLASS Of people run
more danger Of such accidents than
does the farmer. Hauling hay.
ice or wood over rough, rocky
ground may very easily result In Sc
we're injury 20 the driver--the horses
may bolt or the rough, going may
throw him TO the ground causing IN
juries which may lay him mp for weeks
unable TO do any work. Then the $40
per week which our policy provides
would be Of great help in paying doe
tors bills and reducing the many an
penses which would pile up. II death
should result then $1,000 would be paid
his wife, family or heirs. - -
Every farmer owes 10 60 himself ana
family 70 secure one Of our $1,000 Ao-
cumulative Travel Accident Rciiciss--
tho cost r. only o. for ful1 years.
protection. Write now for sample
policy giving exact beverage ana fan
Information how to secure this vAfu<,
able policy. avsj
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Other Places Aid

After some delay help arrived
from Madison and Skowhegan, and
the fire was brought under control
but not until all the buildings on
the south side of the street were
destroyed except the buildings oc-
cupied by Frank Trench and J. NJ.
Pierce.
The following places of business
were entirely destroyed, George
JEWELS barber shop: NorridgewoclS
Branch bank of the Skowhegan
Trust company; Postoffice: Mrs.
Julia Fields, dry goods; Frank w.
Spaulding. druggist; Frank Jewell.
jeweler; Salesroom OF the Central
Maine Power company; Chester
Jones. confectionery. cigars, peri
odicals. lunch room; George Fair
Continued on Page 3-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Governor Smiths
Mother Much Better

New York, May 1.-the condition
OF Mrs. Catherine Smith. aged mother
OF Governor Smith, who has been i'll
IN Brooklyn with pneumonia for nine
days. was characterized today as
R .g,S pr promising r by Doctor so9n n,, n.
leaving his mothers bedside, greeted
reporters with q smile and said:
Well, boys, my mother has gone
over the peak and I am happy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Scottish Rite Masons'
Initiate Class Of 2OO

Portland, Me-, May lS.-Ine ahnuaA
rendezvous of the Maine Consistory,
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite OF
Freemasonry. which opened at Masonic
Temple yesterday afternoon. to initiate
about 200 candidates, was brousnt 70 =
close tonight when these initiates were
raised to the send degree, Supiine
Prince Of the Royal Secret.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Portland Man Hurt
In Factory Explosion

Portland, Me-, May 16.-Blown rs
feet across the room In which he was
working when an explosion in the
floss blowing machine Of the Enterprise
Mattress Co. at IS Cross street oc-
CURED this afternoon, Percy Braley of
1O4 Salem street was in critical con-
dition at the State Street Hospital to-
night.
The ensuing fire at the mattress fac
tory was the second at the plant In
the past few months. The loss was
about $4,000. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Body Millinocket
Boy FOund-Believed
Death Due Suicide

Millinocket, Me-, May 1.-the body
of Frank Campbell, aged IA, son Of
Forrest Campbell, was found near the
family home today. Investigation led
to the belief that the boy. who had
been Respondent. committed suicide.
using a rifle. The bullet entered just
below the jaw and death must have
been instantaneous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Sanford Man Dies
After Contact with
High Voltage Wire

Sanford, Me. May 16-While work.
ing on an IS foot staging in a local
manufacturing plant this morning,
Fred Reeves, 80. touched an electrical
wire carrying 440 volts. He fell head
first to the cement floor beneath and
died a short time later from a frac-
tured skull,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
BONUS ADVOCATES CERTAIN
HOUSE Will OVERRIDE VETO

Vote Probable Sometime Opponents
Make Little Effort to Organize Forces Big
gest Fight Will Come in Senate Which Will
Again Pass on Meas ure Monday or Tuesday
- Protests Sent in by u. S. Chamber of
Commerce and Ex-Ser vice Mems Anti Bonus
League = Threat Made Senators and Repre-
sentatives Who Vote to Override Will Be
Singled Out in Elections Next Fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England - Cloudy
and somewhat warmer Saturday;
possibly showers Saturday night;
Sunday fair.
ern New York-Partly cloudy and
warmer Saturday, possibly showers
Saturday night; Sunday fair with
mild temperature,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
General Forecast

Air pressure was relatively high
Friday night over the east Gulf states
and off the south Atlantic and north
Pacific coasts and it was low over all
interior districts with the center of
minimum pressure near Lake Super
Tor. This pressure distribution has
been attended by cooler weather in
the Atlantic states.
There have been scattered show
ers within the last "a hours in the
Atlantic states from the Carolinas
northward to southern New England.
The outlook for New England and
eastern New York is for partly
cloudy and warmer weather Satur-
day, possibly followed by local
showers Saturday night and partly
cloudy and mild weather Sunday.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate westerly, partly cloudy
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Lewiston Lad Falls
From See-SaW. Dies

Lewiston. Me-, May 16-Honore
Gosselin. IL years old. fell today
from a see-saw that he and play
mates had assembled. receiving in
turies from which he died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Globe Circling
Airmen Hop Off
At Attu Island

Aboard u. S. Coast Guard Haida,
May 16 (By Wireless to the Associa-
ted Press, via Cordova, Alaska)-
Three army planes left Attu Island
today for Paramashiru Island on a
flight around the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Kennebec Journal Go.

Augusta, IEaine 49,
r. %. RxxHx, Assistant manager ana
Agent for Forth American Accident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
NORR|DCEW0CK fire SWEPT
/ with DAMAGE OVER $4,000
-Four Blocks On South
Side Business Street
Destroyed; Fire Sta
ton In Path Of
Flames

Firemen Helpless with
out Apparatus-Help
Sent. from SkOwhe-
gan, Madison and
Waterville - Dyna-
mite Used to Stay
Rush of Flames -
Origin of Fire I'm
known
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Saturday partly cloudy and warmer,
possibly local showers Saturday
night; Sunday fair with mild tenn
perature; moderate southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-17
SUNDAY: Fair

The possibilities Of economical buy.
ing are open 70 all housewives who
study the "ads." And these possibili-
ties are so great, considered across
they should hold peculiar lure for
all prudent buyers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-27

Last Sunday. Mrs. Elise Fellows
White was violin soloist at the four
O'Clock vespers in the First Congre-
gational Church at Waterville. AS
response to the prayer, Mrs. White
played "Angelus." which is one of her
own compositions. Her other num-
bers were from Bruch and Hueberger-
Kreisler.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-27
Style W. 1911
1925
OUR BEST GRADE

One OF the most beautiful mecca
sins ever placed ON the market. Only
best grade genuine mocha suede glove
stock used in manufacture Rein
deer color. Ileae1y Canadian fun
trimming. Attractive beaded design.
Highest grade moeeasin lining. Wo-
mems only in sizes / to 7. Mail
orders filled, postpaid.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-27
Xmas Cards, Seals, Strings, etc.

choice line of holiday accessories Engraved Christmas cards at
prices low tie
Christmas seals wine You'll here everything
need L packages
writing calendars am
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-27
Infants

These come in sizes to r. Tan,
mocha. Daintily trimmed with
beads, extra well made. Style $50
is wool lined. No. Coo unlined. Mail
orders.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-27

1t is better to learn late than never.
If Won haven't tried Bakers Flayoring
Extracts. use them in your next cake,
custard. or dessert.
Public dancing classes, every We'd
nesdav in c. A. r. Hall at 7.30 p. m,
class every Saturday at $50
n. m. Lessons by appointment. Mrs.
Nay S. Varney, Telephone ABA. 2w47
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-27
rue GENUINE ARTICLE

Hen DC for you what Aa m he has done me-
for 90 no pain. Here is the proof:
surgei aaron. GO Knox St. Lewiston.
LOUIS nred from stomach trouble and
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const, ~ cured from rheumatism.
Lisbo" ,,avo 242. Park ST., city, cured
LOUIS rn1ture of 10 years standing.
from Paradis. 2s6, Lisbon St, cured
' aTIT' heart trouble.
=. ], POLE, MagnetOpath
,,.,,rs l-5, 10 Daily, Sunday and
Holidays included
p5 Main strsst; Mssery ERSp Maine
Adv. 1w48
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-27

Granville Reed who has RECENTLY
returned from Newfoundland. left
saturday for Aroostook County to
visit his father and participate In
game hunting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-27
.OcahOntaS
Moccasin Slippers
Makes Useful Christmas Gifts

%
or three list We complete
guarantee
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-27
We're Ready for Christmas

Christmas Ueide decorations
holiday displayed
IL i S o any o
in Perhaps you'll
some ideast ha be alter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-27

A grain calfskin moccasn of un-
usual merit, carefully hand sewed
throughout. Like illustration only
has attractive beed design. Rich
mahogany color, special tan lining.
Women's only, sizes 3 to 6. Mail
orders filled, postage paid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-04-01
TECH GLEE CLUB To
VISIT HERE APRIL 8
Modern Show Built About Pop
ular and Campus Songs Will
Be Presented Here

That great and sufficient har-
bringer Of spring-The Georgia
Tech Glee and Mandolin Club
will make its appearance in Amer
icus Tuesday night, April 9Th at
the Rylander Theater. The young
er set is especially stirred and en-
livened by the advent of the col
lege troupe.
College glee clubs are some
thing Of an institution in the South
and Techs especially so. They
bring back campus days when
strollng bands Of freshmen called
on some one or other to bring a &c
tain young lady named "BonrGe'
who was being held in country
somewhere across the sea, nights
of "Silv'ry Moons" Old Black
Joes" and "Alma Matters" Sinel
that time the college clubs have
changed somewhat, but the ole
spirit is still there, al i it is to be
hoped will always be.
The Tech Glee Club is he first
to adopt the customs of the norh-
ern glee clubs, which have proved
popular here, in arranging 9
more modern show, building the
different scenes around popular
songs, and producing real comedy
skits, instead of using the old cut
and-dried programs of blackface
comedians, heavy male chorus Sc.
lections, and so on. This year,
the show is said to be bigger and
more deliberately staged than ever
There are many sir gers of unques
toned merit-men who have be.
come known all over the State,
and the comedians are undoubtedI
the best to be found in any glee
club in the south.