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Evening star., 1924-02-27
CANNOT SECURE FUNDS.
Loan Association Official Says
They Do All Possible.

G. Clinton James. second vice
president of the United States League
of Building and Loan AssociationS,
commenting on Mr.. Wardman's
testimony last night, said today that
the building and loan associations
are in the same boat with Mr.. Ward
man. Mr.. Wardman says, IF they
will finance me, j will build the
houses Building associations say
that if the investing public viii put
their money in our institutions we
will loan it to people who wish to
build or buy homes.
since 1918. when the real estate
market became active, the building
and loan associations have loaned all
the money they have had. and have
borrowed from the banks all they
could. and have loaned this money TO
persons desiring TO buy or build
homes. These associations have never
raised their interest rates, and Went
through the war period loaninS money
rate was Z, and they make no com
mission charge for the money.
According to the last report of the
secretary of the United States League
the building and loan associations
loaned on real estate in the District
of Columbia s6.e16.104. There are over
10000 associations IN the United
States, with a membership of nearly
100000. with assets OF nearly three
and one-half billions.
Secretary Hoover has stated on a
number Of occasions that they have
been the greatest factor in the finan-
cial world in helping to solve the
housing situation"
Evening star., 1924-02-27
PURGE CABINET CRY
OF SENATOR REED
Declares Coolidge Should Resign
if Corruption Is Not
Eliminated.
MAKES ATTACK ON HOOVER
Says Farmers Lost $5,000,000, 900
by Food Administration.
by tie Associated Press.

/ BY tie Associated Press.
HANNIBAL, Mo, February 21.-
United States Senator James A. Reed.
discussing the oil disclosures at
/ mass meeting here last night, assert
ed that 'if the cabinet is not purged
soon it will be time for Coolidge to
resign"
The speech was in furtherance of
Mr.. Reeds candidacy for the demo-
cratic presidential nomination.
Purge Washington first and the
government of every form of corrup-
ton the senator emphasized.
Vast sums of money havo been
paid. and. in my judgment. bribery
was not confined to Albert Fall"
Problems of Farmer.
Senator Reed also made a plea for
alleyiation of problems confronting
/ the farmer.
| He said the economic condition of
the farmer was one of the most seri-
Gus problems of the day. and he
charged the war and Herbert Hoover
with chief responsibility for it.
senator Reed described the crea-
tion during the war Of the food con-
; troll bureau, Of which Mr.. Hoover was
head. He said Hoover had the
| power of life and death over the grain
: dealers and millers." He could re-
f; 1uSe them licenses or revoke their Ii
! fcnSeS and their business would be
ruined, he continued.
: MIR. Hoover proceeded at once to
exercise those powers so as to arbi-
trarIly fix the price of products. -
believe it to be a conservative esti-
mate that Mr.. Hoover's arbitrary ac-
! tion deprived the farmers of the
| United states of at least $4,000. 900, 900.
while this was going on the price
| of every other commodity, including
wages, advanced without legal limi-
! tation.
In consequence the farmer during
the entire period of the war was
! Obliged to sell that which he produced
on n market forced down to low
! level, while he was compelled to buy
| everything upon high war
! "Foll0wing the war, the farmer was
! compelled to sell his surplus upon the
+; depressed market of Europe. That of
| course, had the natural effect of de-
pressing the prices in our home mar
! The great manufacturing indus
| tries Immediately appeared before
! Congress and demanded that a tariff
law should be passed, putting a tariff
! upon imported goods of all the way
| from 80 10 400 and 500 per cent. They
! boldly declared that they did not pro-
| pose to submit TO any competition
! from abroad. so that since the war
! the farmer has been compelled to sell
! on the low prices of Europe and buy
| at home in market where prices had
/ been stimulated by law"
Evening star., 1924-02-27

Inns. from the Finch to the Navy De-
partment; Lieut.. l.. E. Sartin, Medical
Corps from Hampton Roads to Great
Lakes. H.; Lieut.. ]. T. Stringer,
Medical Corps. from the Naval Acade-
my to the Rochester: Lieut.. T. IL.
Taber, Medical Corps, from Hamp-
ton Roads to the navy yard, Ports
mouth. n. H. and Lieut.. +. W. Truitt.
Chaplain Corps. from the Savannah
to the New York.
The following named officers have
been ordered to the Annapolis Naval
Academy: Lieuts. Edwin G. Fullin-
wider, Frank NJ Maichle and Edwin
W. Schell: Ensigns Bruce b. Adell.
Vernon O. Clapp, Blackwell Newhall,
John e. Pearson, Charles F. NJ. 5.
Ouinby, Alden r. Sanborn and Wen
dali :. Taylor.
The President has accepted the res
ignation of Ensign Lorenzo Semple of
the Detroit.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
BRITISH ENVOY ARRIVES:
FOUND TO BE DEMOCRATIC
Sir Esme Howard Says Geddes Left
Slate Clean-Wife Com
ing Later
Ry the Associated Press

fbS the Associated lresS.
NEW YORK, February 21.-Sir
Esme Howard. new British ambas-
sador to the United States, arrived on
the steamship Olympic today to take
up his duties at Washington. Vet
eran ship news reporters voted him
the most democratic'' foreign dip
lomat they had ever come across
Sir Auckland Geddes, my prede-
cessor, left the slate so clean that i
don't know as there will be much of
anything for ME to do when l get to
Washington" Sir Esme declared.
There are no outstanding diplo-
matte events now pending between
your government and mine and I ex-
pect to have an easy time for awhile
He discussed the British labor gov
ernment briefly, and added kindly
word for Prime Minister Macdonald,
declaring him a "lovabIe man"
Sir Estne came alone. He said his
wife and five sons would join him
later.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
FRIENDS WILL CONTINUE
FIGHT FOR LAFOLLETTE
Decide Not to Take Name of Sem
ator Off Ballot in North
Dakota.
BY Ia" Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
VALLEY CITY, y. D. February %.
Steps to have the name of Senator
Robert NJ LA Toilette of Wisconsin
placed on the presidential preference
ballot in North Dakota at the March
IS primary will be continued as a
result of a meeting of his followers
here last night.
The decision was reached at a con-
ference of e. J. Olson of Barnes and
r. A. Kinzer of Litchville, heads of
the La Toilette organization in Norht
Dakota. and John Andrews of Fargo
and Roy Frazier OF Crosby, chairman
Of the non-partisan leagues central
republican committee.
The action was taken despite an
announcement from Fargo yesterday
that the Wisconsin senator had au-
thorized the withdrawal of his name
from the primary.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
S12,0UO GEMS AND CASH
LOST TO HOLD-UP MEN
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 27.-Two
hold-up men entered the Bronx apart
mcnt of Harry Kahn last night, bound
him with a pair of portieres and ram
sacked the place, stealing, according
10 Kahn, 500 worth of jewelry and
1925 in cash. He was released by
neighbors several hours later. Kahn
j. an executive in the Bulletproof
Vest Corporation.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
$4,000 CONSENT VERDICT,

The Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company has consented to a
verdict against it for $4,000 in favor
Of William H. McKnew, a minor, who
was thrown from an automobile with
which a car Of the company was in
collision July IA last. The verdict
was rendered by jury in Circuit
Division 1, before Justice Siddons.
Attorneys Bell, Marshall and Rice
appeared for the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
PREMIER ZAGOU IMPROVES.

TIRAEA, Albania, February 81
The condition of Premier Zagou, who
was wounded by 4 shot fired at him
in an attempt on his life last Satur-
day, is reported. as satisfactory. He
rests well and no fever has devel-
oped.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
RECEIVES ILLINOIS FLAG.

Postmaster General New today re-
ceiyed the state flag of Illinois from
Local No. OF the National Fedora
tion of Post Office Clerks at Chica go.
The Post Office Department now owns
the flags of thirty states and two
territories.
Evening star., 1924-02-27

Florence Nightingale was born in
Derbyshire, England, in the year
1920.
Evening star., 1924-02-27
MCLEAN INFORMED
DAILY OF PROGRESS
OF PROBE, is SHOWN

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1924-02-27

South Africa has a poultry raising
Evening star., 1924-02-27
D1Bcu88eS FIJI IT1p.
Major to Mclean:

December %, 1923.
Edward Mclean, Palm Beach, Fla:
"The Secretary at Wardman Park
Hotel said he received a message
from you as to his whereabouts on
Saturday. He told me this morning
that he wanted to go south, but would
wait until he heard from him be-
fore he left the city. He will prob
ably go to Florida. Talked with
McAdoo over long distance this
morning, but have not as yet re-
ceived Palmer's statement. Am ex-
pecting it before 1 O'clock. Received
your telegram today. Will follow in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
OAK Grove

The speaker at the regular II
O'Clock Wednesday meeting was John
NJ. Currie, the New England student
secretary of the Y. NJ. G. A. Mr..
/ Currie is the guest of the school from
Tuesday until Thursday and aside
from meeting the officers and cabi-
net members of both the Y. NJ. and
Y. w. NJ. c.. he is visiting classes. at
tending various parties, taking long
rides on the Oak Grove horses and
entering whole-heartedly into the
life of the school. Mr.. Currie's ad-
dress on Wednesday was: "Heroism."
and he spoke with force and en-
thusiasm.
Mrs. Owen has returned from a
business trip to Portland.
The Y. w. c. A. gave a delightful
camp supper Wednesday night
around Mrs. Owens famous big fire.
place. Immediately after school, all
but few members of the supper
committee took brisk hike to a
nearby hill, where they gathered
ermfuis of scarlet berries to be used
in The Thanksgiving decorations. This
was Just the right prelude to raven
oIs appetites for the hot dogs, sand
witches, coffee, doughnuts and Gus
tomary "eats."~A blazing fire. rous-
ing school songs, lots to eat and plen-
ty OF pep" made the party one long
to he remembered.
Tie basket ball teams of each
class are putting in some strenuous
practice in anticipation Of the tour
nament series. The rivalry between
the seniors and sophomores seems
to grow keener every day. Wednes-
day morning Stockwell. the fast run
ner, and Gregoire of the senior ag-
gregation, were up before 6 o'clock
for an early morning run to develop
their wind for the coming season.
The girls xolley ball tournament
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

tiful home. The story progresses
through two acts of alternate come
dy and thrills and eliminates in a
dramatic climax in the third act and
closes with everybody happy.
In the afternoon, Friday, the ladies
will have their annual fair at the
Methodist vestry. which will he dec
GRATED for the occasion in Rainbow
Colors.
Mrs. Ella Spaulding is visiting in
Portland
The Womens Home Missionary
Society met yesterday afternoon with
Mrs. Helen Grant. Mrs. II. H. Cur
It's conducted the question box. Mrs.
Gilbert Ryer and Mrs. Bert Perkins
gave vocal duet, and Mrs Helen
Grant, Mrs. Eta Brown and Mrs.
Carrie French took part in a mission
airy exercise. Mrs. LaNerne Max
field conducted missionary story.
Refreshments were served and it was
voted to hold the next meeting at the
church veStry.
Mrs. Genie Abbott is passing a
week with relatives in Readfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
BENTON

The annual fair of the Helping
Hand Society, was held in the town
hall Friday evening. The different
booths were well patronized. Dur
ing the evening a very delightful
program was given and much en-
joyed by all present. A social hour
followed
Mrs. John Foss has returned home
from the Sisters Hospital, where
she has been a patient.
Mrs: Alton Richardson Is in Ban
gor. visiting relatives.
Everett Hunter, Jr., Ormand and
Winfield Smell were calling unon
friends in Pennington Sunday.
The members of the Congregation-
aiist Sur4ay school and their fam
lies helc1a supper at Benton Falls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Lewiston Man Fined
For Reckless Driving

Milton w. Robinson of Lewiston
! was brought before Judge II. T..
Foster of the Winthrop municipal
court yesterday afternoon, charged
with recklessly driving an automo-
bile on the main street in Winthrop
last Sunday. He was represented by
Hon. George G. Wing, Jr., of Au
burn. After an extended hearing he
was found guilty and was fined 81
and costs, which he paid.
Mrs. Leah Bell and Mrs. Louise
Maxim. who won the highest num-
Der of points last season in the Tell
Me Club. entertained the club Mon
day evening at a delicious dinner,
followed by cards. Miss Gertrude
Longfellow won the highest score
and Attalie Gale the lowest.
Miss Attalie Gale of Augusta is
the guest of Mrs. Herbert Bell.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. A. Hills are visit
ing in Lynn. Mass.
Crystal Lodge, 1. o. o. F.. has an
important meeting Thursday eve
ming, with work in the third degree
and an oyster stew supper
The Ladies' Social Circle of the
Congregational church has for some
town for their fair, but this year
they have for the evening of De-
cember 4th home talent. This prom
ises to be the most pleasing feature
they have had for a number of years.
The first part of the program will be
MINISTRIES and the second part will he
varied, closing with maids of All
Nations" illustrated by IL young la
dies dressed in the costume of the
country each represents.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.. Edwards of
Waterville visited in town yesterday.
Tickets are on sale for Contents
Unknown" the three act drama to
be presented Friday evening under
the auspices of the Methodist Ladies
Aid.
This is undoubtedly one of the
most dramatic plays ever attempted
by local amateurs. The story revolves
around a locked box. contents I'M
known" in the possession of Craig
Rutherford, a collector of art treas
ures. The role of Rutherford is
played by Francis H. Bate, who is
appearing for the first time in a 10
cal production. Other new players
to Winthrop audiences are Leroy
Carleton. Jr., Mrs. Mae Walton. Mrs.
Edna Jordan and Miss Annie Drawn.
The remainder of the cast is made
up of local favorites, with Mr.. and
Mrs Harris Bishop, C Pretzman
Gale. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene York, Mrs. |
Dorothy Carleton, Mr.. Joseph Jordan, !
Mrs. Helen LaValle and Marston
York all appearing in the list of
characters. A party of eight young
Adies gives an Indian drill and song
in the first act. which opens with |
a rehearsal for theatrical perform
ance held in Craig Rutherford's beau
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Real Estate Transfers
Filed for Registry

The following deeds conveying real
estate were left Wednesday at the
Kennebec county registry of deeds
and will be recorded in regular or
der:
Augusta-John Day to Adelard
Drouin and Valerie Drouin, land and
buildings on the Thomaston road.
Belgrade-Nellie T. Newcomb to
Oral d. and Emma nj. Page. land
ana buildings on the Belgrade Depot
Belgrade Hin road.
North vassalboro-Elijah W. Lord
- Manley I. Phillips. land and
buildings.
Waterville-Denis Chase to Louis
Huard Of Winslcw, land and build
tngs on Water street.
Winslow-Urbain Duguay to Ma
poleon and Lena Roderick. land on
Oak I'm Terrace: Louis Huard to
0dollo Chase Of WAterville. land ON
the Fort HIN road: Napoleon Rod.
ettck to Urban and Mary Duguay,
laid on the "Lamk's Corner East
Nassalboro road,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Lose Your Fat,
Keep Your Health

SuperAuous flesh is not healthy
Neither is it healthy to diet or exercise
too much The simplest method known
for reducing the overfat body easily and
steadily Is the Marmo,a Method trsad
and endorsed by thousands MarmnIa
Prescription Tablets contain an exact dose
OF the famous Marmola Prescription.
These tablets are sold by druggists the
world over at one dollar for a box. They
are pleasant to take and leave no vrinkIes
or habbiness- They are popular because
effective and convenient Ask your drur-
gist for them or send price direct to the
Marmola Co, General Motors Bldg. De-
troit, Mich. and procure box-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
FEDERAL PRISONER WORKS
CLEVER RuSE. WALKS OUT OF
AUGUSTA POLICE STATION

circumstances and he suggested that
a little cash would come in handy.
Childs asked Donald what he had 20
trade and the boy answered that he
had nothing except the clothes which
ne wore. Donald kilbreth was about
the same stature as was Childs and
the latter offered to trade suits of
clothes, giving ten dollars besides his
own suit in exchange.
The exchange was made and
Childs suavely suggested that young
kilbreth go to the cell he had been
occupying as it was warmer. and he
would probably rest easier. Mean
while, the younger brother had
dropped off to sleep, and Donald
went to the cell which Childs had
been occupying while the Federal
prisoner remained next to Bernard.
After arriving at the police esta-
ton, Donald Kilbreth had suggested
that his younger brother leave the
station early and go to the hotel to
get some money from the man
Shields, and bring some breakfast
back to Donald. The clever Childs
had told the lads that he was in the
station on "a little rum case" and
was going to be released in the morn
ing with them, so when Deputy Mar
shall Witham awakened the two &C.
cupants of the cells where he had
placed the brothers, Bernard thought
nothing Of 1t when Childs left the
police station in his company, and
did not notice that his companion
wore his own brothers overcoat and
cap.
When Childs' ruse worked so
smoothly he continued on across the
kennebec bridge with the Turner
youth and to Market Square, where
he left him suddenly and hurried
away in the direction Of the railroad
station, from which the morning
train was just pulling out.
|. The boys told their stories with
rustic candor and accounted for their
, movements over long period of
time past. They were both somewhat
uncomfortable over their predica
,, ment and admitted that they had
never been in a police station or
court room before. Judge Cony and
the federal and local officers were
I, convinced that the youths partici-
patton in the escape of Childs had
been entirely unwilling and involun-
tary and they were discharged.
1t Is understood that ChildS, who
has been trying to get job as pro-
hibition agent, has been working with
one of the present agents as an in
former, and on Thursday he came to
! the office of Mr.. May, so it is alleged,
| and asked to see some of the records
| Of the work done by the agent with
whom he was working. q
Telling the stenographer that some
OF the names of people from whom
liquor was purchased should be cor
rected, he took the papers and was
! cautioned not to remove them from
| the office.
A few minutes later the steno-
grapher left the room for a short
time, it is said, and when she return
ed Childs and the records had van
ished.
On Sunday. Director Jack was no.
titled. and he went to Waterville to
see Childs, the latter claiming that
he had mailed the papers to the agent
making them out, but they have
never been received by him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
WINTHROP
Pomeroy Held for
January Court

Joseph Pomeroy of Augusta was
brought before Judge II. +. Foster
of the Winthrop municipal court
charged with operating an automo-
bile on the highway of Winthrop
last Sunday while under the influence
of Intoxicating liquor. The com
plainant was Burtis +. Fowler of the
state highway police. He appeared
in court Tuesday, waived eXamina-
ton and was held in the sum of
$1,000 for the January term of the
superior court. His bondsmen were
Frank Pomeroy of Livermore Falls
and Peter Profencal of Liyermore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
TROY

The teacher Of the Center
Miss Dorothea waldron OF AiD," 4
i'll with scarlet fever at the no
Arthur Sargent. Miss smn- I'M
trained nurse from Bangor, Ii
for her. ...ing
: Mr.. Sleeper Of Sabattus Is
two weeks with friends In town d
The Ladies Aid met at the nv san,s.
Mrs. E. Z. Mcfarland W. n,
day OF last week with . MiA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
LOCAL NOTICE

The Big ReXall one Cent Sale
starts today for days, only at Han
nafords Drug store. Come e1rly if
YOU want to get the bargains. as we
are limited this year on the amount
of goods allotted to us. Don't forget.
Coons Ice Cream, Harlequin brick,
two pints for sec. Limited to two to
a person. nov20dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

their mother, Mrs. Mary WeIcn ~
sister, Mrs. Alice Haley. :,
Miss Arlene Plummer has return,
to Skowhegan after passing I'd
week end with her parents, MI -
Mrs. Harry Plummer.
The many friends Of Mrs. Evs'I,nI n.
Brown are sorry to learn OF ne. .f.
ness and hope for speedy reco 49,
Edgar Spiller was a recent 4
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold HamhD
Clinton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

Levi T. Williams. local manager
for the E. A. Strout Farm Agency,
has sold the fine 60-acre farm At
French's Corner in West Gardiner,
owned by w. II. Davis, to Gustaf A.
johnson Of Dorchester. Mass. Mr..
Davis will remain on the farm till
spring. when Mr.. johnson will take
possession and do general farming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Getting Up Nights
Can Be Stoned

Can Be Stopped Stsn in ina, 2. nsSs' Ts
be rid Of this strength sappIng ailment,
nave more pep. be free from burning SEN
sation. pain in grofns. backache and weak.
ness I'll send you Walkers Prostate speci.
nc free and postpaid under plain wrap
per. No obligation. No cost, II Il cures
your prostate gland trouble. you can re-
pay the favor by telling your friends-lf
not. the loss Is mine. Simply send me
your name and prove that you can feel 10
years younger and be rid OF prostate
trouble.
!. b. WALKER. 234l Gateway station,
Kansas City, Mo.
oct16. 1st-3d thurs Tyr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

School house hall one night last
| week. 1t was much enjoyed by the
large number present.
Mr.. and Mrs. William WEIGH and
three children Of Madison, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gerald WEIGH and daughter,
Geraldine were Sunday guests of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
Pyramid Rids
You of Piles

"a box or two OF Pyramid Pile
Suppositories has enabled so many
others to recover, many saved from
operations, it is needless for you to
suffer the pain, strain. soreness, itch
ing and bleeding of protruding piles
Step into any drug store and get q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20
J. A. SIoSberg
o71 Water st. Augusta, Me.
noNeedtt
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mrs. James f. Wade. who has been
severely i'll at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Kenneth +. Lee. has
so far recovered that on Wednesday
she was able to sit UP for a short
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

is nearing the decisive game and It
now looks as though Capt. Austin's
team would carry off the victory.
The Y. w. G. A. will give a social
on Saturday evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

Following the meeting there will be
81 Five O'clock missionary pageant.
Admission free. An offering viii be
taker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-11-20

The c. +. of the United Baptist
church will hold its regular business
meeting Friday evening at z O'Clock.