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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Hold Klansman
In Church Break
At BURLINGTON, vt.

burlington. VT. Aug. civilian
E. McCready. employed by the New
England Telephone & Telegraph Co,
of this city, and an alleged member
of the Ku KluX Khan. was arrested
by the local police early this morn
ing following break in the vestry
of the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception at st. Paul and Cherry
streets shortly after midnight.
The sound of talking attracted the
attention of maids employed at the
cathedral rectory around midnight
last night, and on looking out of
the windows. they saw three men
walking about near the brick fur
mace room. The three men then sat
down near the chapel wall and APP
pe3red to be putting appliances on
their feet, according to the girls
lineman's braces preparatory to
climbing.
There must be some way of get
ting in here" was the only sentence
which could be distinguished by the
girls, who Immediately called the
very Rev. J. f. ellis, V. G., who
summoned the police.
When the offers arrived they dis
covered two men standing in the
yard at the rear of the chapel. A
third quickly appeared and the trio
started to run down rearl street,
when one of the officers called to
them to stop, but they continued
running in opposite hircctionsN.e err
Officer George Simon followed one
of the men and when he refused to
stop called to him again. At that
time one of the other members of the
gang called out to his comrade to
shoot him" Officer Simon then
opened fire and sent five shots at the
fleeing figure, who fell in the street.
but quickly got up and continued
running. In his hurry he dropped n
large bundle Of priests vestments,
a wrench. screwdriver, chisel, his
straw hat and a revolver. The other
two men succeeded in getting away
from the officers, but McCready was
followed to a lot at the corner OF
Bank and Battery streets. where he
was found lying in the grass by Oni-
Ger Frank Donlin.
He was brought to the police sta
ton and declared that he was there
at that time of the morning to see
abealt some wires. lie was seen on
the street in company of two other
men at IL o'clock. The police report
ed that no trace OF liquor could be
found on McCready. whose knee was
cut. .t-t q
E. L. Rash, khan organizer here.
stated today the khan was not con-
nected in the affair and promised to
help the authorities in the matter.
The khan is exceptionally strong here.
many well known business and pro-
fessional men known TO be members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Says Would
Welcome Evidence
In MacLean Case

Portland, Aug. 10-County At
torney Ralph M. ingalls, in state
ment issued Saturday in reply to i'm
piled criticism of Tacoma attorneys
that his department has been negli-
gent in it's prosecution of the Mac
Lean case, reiterated what he has
frequently said before, that he is
ready to reopen the case at any time
that additional information is forth
coming, and that he will press the
charges to the limit If responsibility
for the death of the MacLean baby
is fixed.
1T is not necessary for attorneys
for Nettie Volk MacLean to appeal
to the governor that their client be
permitted to testify before the grand
jury" Mr.. ingalls, said. That privi-
lege is and always has been open to
her as it is every citizen. I have
repeatedly expressed my eagerness to
obtain every scrap Of information
that is available regarding what
happened that night in Brunswick,
when the year old daughter of Ken
meth and Nettie May MacLean met
her death. I would be glad to have
Kenneth MacLean and his wife come
before the grand jury and testify to
additional facts, If any such exist,
which will assist the authorities in
this jurisdiction to determine def
nitely and certainly who was respon-
sible for the crime, IL crime there
was.
1.-THE testimony of either Of these
young people would have been well
come when the grand jury was in
session before. It will be welcome
when it convenes in September.
II belive need hardly add that
will proceed vigorously and consci-
entiously against anyone whom may
b shown to be responsible for the
death of the child. I feel certain
that I have the public confidence and
that the people of this community
can be assured that I will prosecute
to the fullest extent of the law
whomever the grand jury may see
Mt to indict, if it does in fact return
an indictment"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
I have no expectation of being elect

I have no expectation Of being elect
ed and never had"
Doubt was expressed by Judge Dom
ahue IL Congressman Beedy had ever
given a promise to vote for the sol
diers' bonus and the stand OF the rep
resentative from the First District
was asserted by him to DO IAN attempt
to debauch the voters" and lust as
dangerous to the purity of the ballot
as any of the Irregularities ALLEGED to
have occurred in the recent Republican
primaries"
Carroll Beedy has apologized to the
president and to the people of the
First District for his failure to support
the president on the bonus vetoes,
said Judge Donahue.
"Beedy claims he made promise TO
support a veterans bonus. To whom
did he make it? Why did he make 1t :?
THE Legion men in Portland tell me
that two years ago he addressed them
and said that he could not conscien-
tiously support such measure. He did
not promise 1t then. I question wheth-
er he ever made such a promise as
would compel him In conscience to
keep it..
THE true explanation Is undoubted-
ly to be found in the vicious conciu-
tion on his part that the soldiers vote
is for sale, and that with another raid
on the taxpayers the purchase price
could be found"
Mr.. Donahue continued his attacks
upon Senator Brewster, asserting that
in his acts as a member of the Port
land school board and of the Maine
Legislature he had been actuated by
selfish motives. The charges which he
had previously made regarding the &C
Invites of Senator Brewster in con-
rection with a bill legalizing the sale
OF fiavoring extracts. and a bill which
! made vaccination optional, and the re-
ceiving of counsel fees from the city
| while acting as a member of the Port
land school board, Mr.. Donahue assert
ed could be proved by official Eecords
He contrasted the attitude of Mr.
Brewster towards public question:
| with those of Mr.. Pattangall, the
Democratic candidate for governor
| which he declared We're unselnsh AND
actuated by the motive OF service &c
| the people of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11


commission to disturb IN .rr
the educational work which = Wv
sociation was institutinr In ~ e.
or cost accounting. The Cor. ueit
has a number OF times gone - sa slce
as approving the efforts OF tr.s sseot
sociations to inculcate in ths;s = a.
bers a recognition of the necs., Men.
proper cost accounting as esssr.a.y q
the conduction Of business 80 y
deavored in making its order t - g. a.
case to leave the cost scc.. ~ tnis
work OF the United TypotSssaaN.'a
America in its educationai ~ q
wholly undisturbed." puass
The suit against the cora,.,
was an outgrowth OF CEASE 80
sist" order brought against ~. 0 a.
pothetae in August, 1928, after - ~
five years of litigation. Belisr,naa S,ie
its cost accounting work va. , .nas
and vitality necessary for thu :. .x SO
zation gf the printing inSus,r,.e O y.
association brought suit TO cosny,, 20
commission to modify its order J. ue
least to interpret it for the sniS Cr =
of all concerned. 'uanes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Chinese Movies
Soon on Market

Shanghai, July "a, 2. IN, Nan,
Gut OF estimated populat ton az -.
where between 100000, 900 ana SAs
OO0,000, 1t Is believed that "A wv
cent of the people OF Chin.
never seen a motion picture
this reason an effort now unda, ~. W
to provide movies acted and W.
duced by Chinese is interesting Nv
In China's largest centers Ana 4.
the treaty ports, the picture scr..s
long has been commonplace 49,
mixed audiences OF Chinese ana "a
eigners are thrilled over the Aim =.
vorites, just as are audiences In -.
United States. But hitherto the snc
radio efforts to popularize the now.
in the interior of China have failSS
Within the last year several com.
panies in Shanghai have undertaks,
to produce Chinese pictures and peS.
hapS a half dozen of these have hes.
exhibited with varying degrees ii
success. AS they necessarily wsr
made by unskilled ac:ors and mon
or less inexperienced d'rectora the,
have appeared crude III the eyes q
the Chinese used TO the finished tos.
eign productions. These films an
being sent tentatively into the cen.
tiers of the interior, where Il is nee.
essary to throw up temporary ma,
sheds in which to show them.
a Shanghai picture man explained
1T is altogether a problem Of edu,
eating the Chinese people 10 the
movies" He then went on 10 tel
the experience OF a Snowman WIN
invaded the interior with a number d
films. The people wouldn't so to &c,
the pictures, and so the Snowman
adopted the expedient OF paying hi
audiences to come, doing out hand,
fuls Of cash TO each person Wit
entered the makeshift theatre Tn
showman's money gave out before hi
films, which were Of foreign produt
ton. had gained popularity, and thu
his efforts came to naught.
Later enterprises in Shanghai IN
clude one started by Cnina's largei
publishing concerns. which is maxim
efforts to improve the quality OF Ii
pictures, the acting, costuming an
settings. Several of the country
leading actors of the speaking STAG
have been recruited for this worl
which is being confined to plc'
based on stories purely Chinese.
How the efforts OF these organic
lions will be received by China's II
articulate masses. and whether
Chinese Charlie Chaplin or MAJ
Pickford in silken trousers will cal
ture the country. are matters
difficult to conjecture as the an
wers to any other of the country
many questions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Redman Says Will
Force Fernald to
Declare Self on Khan

Yarmouth, Aug. 9-FultOn j. Red
man Of Ellsworth, Democratic candi-
date for United States Senator
speaking here tonight at the Grange
Hall denounced the Ku Klux Khan as
opposed to the true spirit of America
and asserted that he would drive
Senator Fernald into taking q stand
on the Khan issue.
From this platform, say to Sena-
tor Fernald, DO you or do you not
approve of political activities on the
part Of the Ku Klux Klan?'" he
challenged.
Senator Brewster mas said that he
has not courted the support Of the
Khan in his campaign Tor Governor,
said Mr.. Redman, yet the man who
organized the Khan in Maine asserted
that the Klan would name Brewster
for Governor. He has received the
support Of the Maine klansmen and
of the National Khan paper. Tha:
support would not have been given
him unless he had given some assur-
ances in return"
Il predict that before the eighth OF
September, Senator Brewster will
either kick over the ladder he has
climbed on and repudiate the Khan or
President Coolidge will make 1t plain
to- the nation that he Ia not seeking
endorsement in Maine" Mr.. Redman
continued.
Electorate Warned
II warn the electorate of Maine
that the national forces behind the
Khan will make a determined effort
to carry Maine IN September,
prompted by the thought, If Maine
goes Ku Klux so goes the Union. II
would add tremendously to the pres
tige of the Khan throughout the ma
ton, II after the boast thai 'hev were
to name the next Governor Oh Maine
they could elect Brewster"
On the ninth of September there
would be a celebration In every Kla-
vern in the Country II Brewster were
elected" declared Mr.. Redman.-~
An appeal was made by Mr.. Red :
man and by ex-Judge Charles l..
Donahue Of Portland. who spoke on
the same platform with him to Far
rington Republicans TO unite with the
Democrats In support Of William X.
PattangalI for Governor.
Predicts Disaster To Party
I say to the harrington Republic
cans Of Maine you are playing with
fire IL you help elect Brewster" said
Mr.. Redman with great earnestnesx,
1T will wreck your party. The cleo
ton OF William r. pattangall win
save your party and help the State
Of Maine. You need not vote for me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Continent
Way Made Easier
For i. S. AutOists

Chicago, Aug 10 CA. P. by MaiD -
Oklahoma and South Dakota, two
states noted in the past by automo-
bile tourists for their Lad roads, are
mending their highways with the
result that in the, future driving
through them will be better and
easier.
Oklahoma announces that $50 miles
Of hard surfaces roads are being
built and the cost of the program,
together with bridges will reach $9,-
$4,000. Twenty-four federal aid
projects embracing 127 miles Of con-
crete highway at a cost Of $5,455,00
are being completed py the state
highway commission. Twenty nine
stretches of gravel highway, total
ling 223 miles, also receiving the aid of
the federal government and costing
.014,000, are being laid.
The commission contemplateS
spending between $S,000,000 and $780,
100000 annually for six years. Three
counties will vote within the next
month on road bonds totalling more
than 100000.
Financed by 70 precent of a motor
FGnlCl0 1lCcuS0 LAX anu lAc CAlh 2 "a
ceeds from a two cent tax on gaso-
line, the 5000 mile trunk highway
system of South Dakota, begun in
1919, will be approximately one
fourth completed and gravel surfaced
at the close of 1924, under supervi-
sion of the state highway commits
sion.
The system comprises six direct
east and west routes through the
state and an equal number running
north and south. The construction
program of this season is the most
significant yet undertaken, as 1t VIII
complete a number OF the through
routes in the east half Of the state.
By the end of the year a total Of
1000 miles of the arterial system will
have been graded. During the last
fiscal year the highway fund received
S1,35O,OO0 from automobile fees and
100000 from the gasoline tax. The
former fund Is devoted wholly rO new
construction and the latter to main
tenance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
People Ousted
By Chinese Bandits

Anking. China. July ga. P. w
MaiD--One native policeman ws
killed and two others narrowly es.
capped the same fate when they went
out to reconnoitre in the vicinity Of
Miaochien, not far from AnKlns'
while the place was menaced by pan
dts. The band was reported to mum :
Der II and they had looted a viilass
two miles distant.
Miaochien lies at the foot OF sac
red Buddhist mountain. Chiu Hua
Shan. After three days OF terror
regular exodus by night to the noun
tain occurred, the people carrying
what few possessions they eouio
manage and prepared to leave tnelr
homes to the mercy of the outlaws,
when report reached them that one
of the three policemen had been
found by the roadside With his brains
knocked out.
Some days later, however, some 900
troops Of the Picking government ar'
rived on the scene from neighoor.
Ing town and restored temporary
peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

were served by friends of the bride.
A huge wedding cake was presented
to the bride by her friends.
The occasion was also the 32nd
wedding anniversary Of the groom's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred P. Traf-
ton, and they were presented with a
wedding cake by their children. The
bride and groom left on wedding
trip by automobile through Canada,
and will make their home at 70 High
Holborn street on their return. The
young people are very popular in
Gardiner where Mr.. Traitor is an
automobile dealer on Church street.
They were the recipients ~e many
beautiful gifts, including cut glass,
linen and gold. Out of town guests
present were Mrs. H. S. Haines and
daughter from Waterville, and Mr..
and Mrs. Snowe and children from
Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Ward One Community Club

There will be a meeting Monday
evening, August II, of the Ward
One club, when the question of unit
ing activities with the Board of
Trade, which has in contemplation
some sort of festival for the benefit
of the Vaughan playground. The
Ward One club has shown an active
interest in the playground furnish
ing the necessary funds to put q
Juvenile baseball diamond in first
class condition, and is anxious to
promote further interest among 9TH
er citizens.
There will be committees appoint
ed to act Jointly with the Board of
Trade. committee. Plans for the
club'ss own entertainment. which is
to come later in the Season, will
also receive attention at this time.
Several novel ideas have been ad-
vanced for community serice and
will be discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Final Endorsement
Better Business Ethics

Chicago. Aug. 10-(By A. P.)-The
Federal Trade Commission approves
cooperative cost finding and cost ac-
counting by the trade association Of
an important industry. in the publica-
ton here today of a letter of the
United Typothetae of America, In
territorial Association Of master
printers. simultaneously with its
publication, suit brought in the y. s.
Circuit Court Of Appeals by the as
ISOLATION against the Federal Trade
Commission was dismissed. The ac-
ton IL regarded In Industrial circles
as victory for better business
methods and stabiiization OF indus
try. ~
In its letter the commission says in
1T was not the Intention OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Winthrop Trims
". &H. of Augusta 1876
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial TO Kennebec JournaD
Winthrop, Aug. 9-The Winthrop
ball team easily defeated the vickery
& Hill outfit Saturday by a score of
Is to 5.
Friday afternoon the Laborers-
North Monmouth game resulted in a
1 to tie score. North Monmouth
remains indicated in the league,
largely through the excellent pitching
of Chick. the young slab star who is
pitching from two to four games a
week. Their last two games in VIM
throp have resulted in ties, the Clerks
being the other combination to turn
the trick. The present standing in
the league is: q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Lewiston Bobbin
Factory Burns
With Loss $4,000

Lewiston, Aug. 9--The bobbin fac
tory of Robain Arsenault on Libby
avenue was destroyed by fire just
before noon today, with loss of be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. covered
by insurance.
Five firemen were partly overcome
by smoke. This is the third time
this factory has been destroyed by
fire, the first time being in May, 1923,
and the second early in September,
last.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

Alice Fletcher of Lewiston, the toe
dancer, offered as a special attrac-
ton at Pleasant Pond Saturday night
proved a sensation. The mere ad-
vertisement that toe dancer was to
appear did not excite such a great
deal OF interest but when the young
ster appeared. and went through her
act with agility and ease she turned
out to be one Of the biggest hits that
the management has secured this
season. These Saturday night fea-
lures are proving a drawing card for
the Pavilion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Mystery Blast
At Biddeford Pool

Biddeford Pool Aug. "a terrific
explosion off the coast which shook
all the buildings at this resort and at
Hills Beach this evening, remained
a mystery up to midnight.
Residents of the two villages and
officers at the coast guard station at
the Pool were unable to account for
it. but all agreed that It was one of
the greatest blasts they had ever
heard.
Houses and cottages were fairly
rocked by the defamation, and people
came running from their homes In all
directions.
Word was telephoned to the Bidde-
ford police station but such meagre
investigation as the officials con-
Quoted availed nothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

The streets of Gardiner were we'll
filled about 10 minutes past 5 Sunday
. afternoon when the Togus train, the
regular Sunday train from the east
and the steamer Virginia arrived si-
simultaneously. A large number Of To-
cal fans attend the games at Togus
regularly, and despite the fact that
there are always 80 many automobiles
on the road, the kennebec Central still
does rushing business on Sundays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

Mrs. William Barry and two sons
Herbert and Everett and daughter,
Dorothy were visitors at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth Barry in
Pennington recently. They were
accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. James
Dugan of South Gardiner and made
the trip in Mr.. Dugan's auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

Hallowell will have eight repre-
sentatives at the University of Maine
this year, Alma Perkins, Irene Ler-
rette, Selden Pearce, Calvin Hutch
inson, Frances Fuller. Delphelfe An
drews, Lee Hescock and Lois Gum.
The proportion of Hallowell high
graduates going on each year to
some higher institution of learning
is very good. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs H. F. Armstrong, who
have been visiting at the home OF
Award d. Purdy have returned to
their home in Maiden. Mass. Miss
Bertha Purdy returned with them.
and while in Massachusetts she will
visit Mr.. and Mrs. Harold c. Purdy
of Quincy, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Mr.. G, Frederick Lane

Word has been received in this city
of the death Of G. Frederick Lane
aged II in Lewiston, Penn. Mr.. Lane
was born in Gardiner and took q pro.
minent part in musical circles here
for several years being organist and
choir master of Christ Episcopal
Church,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

Rev. Milo G. Folsom pastor of the
Universalist Church preached at 1890
Sunday morning at the Richmond
Camp meeting. This camp meeting
Is being held from August SIT, and
n large number of Gardiner people
are regular attendants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

A file OF twelve boys loaded down
with packs, and blankets trooped
through Water Street Saturday night
attracting considerable attention. The
boys are New Workers. who are pass
ing the summer camping at Damar-
iscotta, and were under the supervis-
ion of George Hennessey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

Hallowell was we'll represented at
Cundy's harbor yesterday. a large
number of cars being parked there
over the noon hour and the early
afternoon while the passengers en-
Joyed a picnic lunch and the pleas
ures of the sea shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

Mrs. Jewett has gone to Pittsf1eld
where she will be the guest of her
niece, Mrs. Milton until early Sep.
TENDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Aithougi, the kauri.tres IL otter

Although the kauri-tres u often
called kauri pine, It Is a native OF
New Zealand and IL not Of the family
to which spruce, henilock and .pire
belong. The trees sometimes attain
q height o. $50 feet and are often
used for masts for British shiyG
The timber 10 close grnined. durable
and flexible. and used FOR nearly all
kinds Of building, while kauri resin
Or gum u valued for IL use y max.
ing yarnishes. .-.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

Arthur Sager has returned to-
Camp Kennebec where he is q coun-
cillor. after passing the week end at
his home on Fremont street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11
Lewiston Mill Closes

Lewiston. Me-, Aug. Sowing to
quiet business conditions Androscog-
gin mill No. of Lewiston closed to-
! day for one week. About 500 hands
win be affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-11

John Curry of the Tasker Clothing
Store Is having weeks vacation
part of which he will pass at Pleas
ant Pond. He will also pass a few
days in Boston.