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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
SAYS GAVE 5000
CASH TO FORBES IN
CHICAGO HOTEL

Chicago, Dec. 9-tRy A. P.)--Euas
II. Mortimer. FIRST witness for the
go7ernhent in the trial OF Colonel
Charles R. Forbes and J. w. Thomp-
son for conspiracy 20 defraud the
goyerument through hospital con.
tract awards by the veterans bureau
told again on the witness stand to-
day that he gave Forbes $4,000 ia
cash in Chicago hotel on June 90
1922.
Forbes at the time was director oi
the veterans bureau, and Mortimer
according to his testimony, was
agent for Thompson's construction
firm, Thompson and Black, then bid
ding for hospital contracts.
Mortimer stood by his story through
q vigorous cross examination by
James 8. Easby-Smith. chief counsel
for Forbes.
The defense has issued asubpeona
for Frank A. Vanderlip. New York
hnancier, for examination as to de-
tails of story involving the vet.
Grams bureau administration under
Forbes which Mortimer testified i1s
gave to Vanderlip In Washington last
March. =
Inc witness, when questioned by the
court as to vanderiip's identity. re-
piled:
"vanderlip was the go-between for
Senator Wheeler during the Senate In
vestigations."
Mortimer's story today was that he
arrived in Chicago on June 20, 1929
signed a note for $4,000 in Thomp-
son & Blacks office before noon. wal
r~l~ = L.. T. q -
bathroom Of his hotel suite by Thomp-
son about 40 p. M, and gave $1,000
to Forbes within an hour In the same
room. He asked Forbes II he wanted
to sign a note for the "loan," the wit
ness said. Forbes smiled and said:
"We'll drink on It," according to Nor
timers testimony.
Tho $4,000 given him by the con-
struction firm on his note, the wit
ness said, was for Forbes and him.
self and 1.-The expenses Of the trip" to
the Pacific coast in the summer of 1922
when Forbes took Mr.. and Mrs. Morti-
mer and a few others on tour Of in
spection to the western seaboard.
In relating the story OF his first
contracts with Forbes, in March
1922, few months after Forbes had
been appointed to the veterans bur-
eau post by President Harding
Mortimer testified that one of the
directors first questions concerning
suggested contracts was as to their
general reputation. ability and fin
ancial responsibility. He told OF
Mentioning Thompson and Black as
q worthy firm of able contractors in
tereAted in veterans bureau bidding
Forbes asked Mortimer If he
knew any other firms of good stand
ing and general trustworthiness, the
witness said:
A few months later. Mortimer
said. he approached Forbes with the
suggestion that they divide between
them 66 per cent of the profits made
on veterans bureau contracts by
firms he represented in the bidding
and preliminary Negotiating In the
bureau. .c
Mortimer said q. balance of $5,OU
due him on the $4,000 not was paid
to him the day after the alleged pay
ment to Forbes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
P. 0. SCHEDULE FOR
CHRISTMAS SAME
AS LAST YEAR

The Post Office Department has
announced that the same policy Will
be carried out this year as last re-
lative to deliveries on Christmas
Day, and permitting the employees
to enjoy their. Christmas dinner
at home" with their families, and
that IL o'clock a. M, will be the
hour at which both clerks and car
riers will stop work for the day.
There will be no mail deliveries, after
10 o'clock on Christmas Day. No
city carriers will be employed after
that hour, and only such number Of
clerks as are absolutely required to
make the regular dispatches Of first
class mail and newspapers are re-
ceiving but not working incoming
mail.
Christmas Day will be observed
az a holiday on the rural routes and
the rural carriers will make no de-
liveries on that day. The local post
office wishes to call especial atten-
ton to this. as in past years there
has been q large number of pieces Of
mail, destined for Christmas gifts
for people living in the country, and
these could not be delivered until
after Christmas. Leeway of several
days should be allowed when mall
ing packages to persons living on n.
r. d. houtes so that they may re-
ceive their gifts before Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
Universalist Sale

The annual Christmas sale and
uinner given by the Ladies, Aid OF
the First Universalist church was
heid yesterday afternoon in the YES
try OF the church. The sale was very
successful. The tables were attrac-
lively decorated in the Christmas
colors OF red and green. At the cook
ed food table, the first as one enter
ed, were Mrs. Chester Fuller and
Mrs. Annie Niles. Their wares sold
almost before they reached the
counter. Next came the children's
articles. clothing and toys. This de-
partmert was looked after by Mrs
Arthur Lord and Mrs. Clarence
Shepherd. They had very pleasing
wares and were well patronized. The
fancy work table showed many no.
vel and beautiful articles. Mrs.
James Nelson and Mrs. Harry Perry
were at this table. At the apron
table were Mrs. Kinda Brown and
Mrs. Jerry Pettengill. They had
aprons of all colors and kinds that
sold very readily.
The sale opened at 1870 in the
morning From IL to 1.3O a chicken
dinner was served. Roast chicken
with all the "fixings" made q most
attractive and satisfying menu, Those
who were In charge Of preparation
and serving were Mrs. Charles He'd
rick. Mrs. Oscar Childs, Mrs. Simms,
Mrs. Cooke. Mrs. Crimmin, Mrs. Nc
Intire, and Mrs. Langmaid. Mrs.
Fitzsimmonds was at the head of the
dining room. Waiting on tables were
Miss Amy Tilden, Mrs. Webster
Gatchell. Mrs. George Lord, Mrs.
Helen Robinson, Mrs. Harry Lord,
and Mrs. Lena AIdrich. Both din.
ner and sale were exceedingly well
patronized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
Removal U. s. Atty.
Harris Justified
Word Atty. General

Washington, Dec. 9.-Attorney Cen
eral Stone declared today that he had
abundant confirmation Of the correct
ness of his conclusions with respect
to u. S. Attorney Harris at Boston
who was removed from office recently
by President Coolidge. Mr.. stone said
he expected to sel<ct my Harris sue
cessor in day or two. but declined to
indicate who he had In mind.
The attorney gtnerai issued a
statement In which he announced
that Mr.. Harris was removed from
Office by the president upon the rec
ommendation of the attorney general
in order that there might be a more
efficient administration Of the fed
eral laws Of Massa chnsetts and q
greater cooperation between the Of
fice Of the United States attorney and
the department Of justice"
"The attorney general the state
ment said, several months became
satisfied as a result Of personal in-
vestigation, OF facts coming withia
his own observation and knowledge
that the office Of the United states
attorney at Boston was not efficiently
conducted and that 1t apparently
needed reorganization.
After q full survey Of tire situa-
ton the attorney general sent for
Mr.. Harris. presented his conclusions
and advised him that In his opinion
he would either re.organize his Of
fee or resign AZ United States at
torney.- Mr.. Harris declined to do
either. Since that conference be-
tween the attorney general and the
United States attorney, there has
been abundant confirmation Of the
correctness OF the attorney generai'i
conclusions. and 1t was upon this
moyal Of Mr.. Harris Hom once,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
WINTHROP

Mrs.. ArthAk stliphsn entertained
Tuesday aftaSs1pop in honor Of Ars.
Agnew. receiving from : until c'elock
The guests were introduced By Mrs.
". y. Packard.
Tea was served In the dining room.
Nrs. II. W.. Stevens poured and Ma
Harris woodmsn, Mrs Carl Batss.
Mrs. Alfred Maxwell and NrA Carl
hartman served. A very enjoyable
Afternoon was passed.
The women's Foreign Missionary
|eocisty held an ali-dky meeting Tues
Fday at the Methodist vestry with
chieken dinner served BY Mrs. Eta
Brown, assisted 81 Mrs. w. J. Laugh
lin. There vas p good Attendance.
Tonight at Legion hall . sget-togeth-
er VIII be held In the form OF Service
Mems Night. All service men In this
vicinity are cordially invited to attend,
rhsthsr otherwise notified or not. Sup
psr win be served at o'clock with
Comrade Babb as caterer. The local
q. A. r. post will be guests OF the
Legion at this AFFAIR. An orchestra viii
furnish music throughout the evening;
Cant. r. j. Potts, u. 9. Infantry. OF
Augusta, will be the speaker Of the
evening. Locai speakers will also be
heard. This IL the hrst of series. OF
such meetings to be held during the
membership drive being held by the
local post.
The /. D. K. Club met for q social
afternoon Monday with Mrs. John
Mitchell. The hostess served refresh
ments.
The Helping Hand class Of the Meth
odist Sunday school held q business
meeting Monday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. Bertha Briggs. There was
good attendance and humber of mat
teps of importance were disposed o.
The ladies' are holding q progressive
food sale.
Miss Regene Curtis Of Maranacook
is passing the week with Miss Gwen
Mrs. 1wiiiiam woods Of Medford
Mass. is the guest Of her father
Frank Hyatt.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Curtis are pass.
ing the week in Boston.
Arthur Allen. optometrist, Of Au'
burn, was In town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Longfeilow. Mrs
A. E. Titus and Mr.. and Mrs. H. g.
Holmes attended the State Grange
meeting at Portland last evening.
DR.. Clyde Bicknell fell on an fey
sidewalk in Lewiston and broke his
arm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred E. Belanger
who have been guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harris L. Price for the past
week, have returned to their home In
Worcester, Mass, where Mr.
Belanger will resume his duties as
manager Of Sherer's Tire Store.
Miss Mamie Carrier has returned
ito her home in Skowhegan after
spending a week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert ]. Carrier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
Canada's Floating City

In the Inside Passage OF the Pa
cific ocean on the British Columbia
coast is Canada's only floating city
Simeon City, 1t is now seventeen
years old. IT has no need for fire
or police departments and its cki-
zens pay no taxes.
This novel town was formed to
meet the needs of its residents.
Along the British Columbia coast are
many mountains the sides of which
dip into the ocean. These noun
tains are covered with rich timber
growths. AS 1. is a difficult matter
to establish camps for those work.
ing these timber tracts, big opera
tors have passed them by. and az a
consequence the citizen of Simeon
City is enabled to obtain many waltz
able timber holdings.
When permission to cut the tim
Der has been obtained, explains the
Canadian Pacific Railway in a bulle-
tin describing the floating town. the
citizen attaches his floating house to
q rowboat or a motorboat and moves
it TO the scene Of his intended oper-
atoms. Often two or three will band
together and take UP q concession.
When the logs are cut they are shot
into the water by chutes. or some
times, II the mountainside IL particu-
larry steep, by gravity. The logs are
then put together in the form of d
raft and towed to the nearest lum-
Der mill.
When operations have been dis
continued the loggers tow their
houses to Simeon City, where there
are now eight permanent dwellings
There IL no lack Of entertainment.
There are parties. dances, hunting
and other forms Of amusements to
interest the citizens until they again
start out TO their concessions. II the
dweller tires Of local entertainment
it Is only q short distance to Van
couver. S
There is one store In the city.
About seventeen years ago a bust
ness man. OF Vancouver. realizing
the need OF general store to cater
to the wants OF these floating homes,
fitted up an old floating house, which
he moved up and down. the coast
supplying the wants of the Logger,
With the establishment Of perfna-
nent dwellings Mt Simeon City, he
anchored his boat there, and, ac-
,cording to latest reports, Il doing
thriving business. In addition, the
city also boasts q Post ONCE, and q
letter addressed TO Simeon City d
handled with the same dispatch a.
that addressed to one of the larger
and more popuious fceuters on the
nsainl1nd- 81. -. - =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
HEBRON NOTES

Some form Of physical exercise or
other must be INDUCED in by every
Hebron student during each term.
During the fall term football, track,
tennis and gym exercises are in or.
der. Basketball track. hockey and
gym classes are the sports offered
Tor choice during the winter months.
Outdoor exercise With skis, snow
snpes and skates 10 INDUCED in by
nearly all the students voluntarily.
In the spring, baseball supplements
tennis. track and gym work. VAR
sity letters are awarded In football.
BASEBALL hockey. basketball and
track.
Besides developing theeUrowing boy
physically, there 10 always q chance
that varsity material may be discoy-
cred. An instance Of the system pro-
ducing valuable III" men is shown
IN the case Of the pole yaultsr, Hard
Ing. Harding comes to Hebron from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
Hebron Arena Plans Changed

+. o. Stanley, donor of the Hebron
Arena. has been with his engineer for
several days at Hebron. Mr.. STANLEY
i has changed the original plans Of the
building somewhat. A porch sup
ported by Grecian pillars will be ad.
ded to the front of the building, Civ
ing II much more attractive ap.
pearance. Work is being rushed, and
half the trusses are already in place,
so that when the winter term opens
after the Christmas recess It Is hoped
that the Big Green hockey men can
take to the ice.
Hebron is certainly fortunate IN
receiving this building from Mr..
Stanley. as It's need Is Imperative
Hebron athletics have far outgrown
their facilities provided, and this will
place the hockey and preseason
baseball and football practice on par
with the best schools in New Eng
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
GEN. BUTLER TO
STAY IN PHILA.
ANOTHER YEAR

Washington, Dec. 9-The city Of
Philadelphia was given permission by
President Coolidge today to retain
Brigadier General Smedley d. Butls'
Of the United States Marine Corps
as its director OF public safety tor
ANOTHER year. but was reminded tna'
local self government cannot be fur'
nished from the outside"
The president granted the extern
sion Of leave on condition that FUR
ther request for General Buffers SER
vices not be made and also on con.
dition that the federal government
and especial the white house be 10
nowise held responsible for the coz.
duct Of his Office or his relationsnV
with the office Of mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
Hardino's Tomb to Cost S6oo,ooo

Marion Ohio.-At least s500.o0t
will be expended in the .construction
Of the Harding memorial tomb and
100000 In identifying the memorial
site and surrounding area included in
the general landscaping scheme, Brig
Gen. Charles e. Sawyer. chairman OF
the executive committee and in
charge of national headquarters OF
the Harding Memorial association
here, announced.
General Sawyer has recommended
70 the executive board OF the assoc.
iation that Albert d. Taylor Of Cieve.
land be employed to have charge OF
the landscapine. Requests urgins
members OF the sxecutiye COMMITTEES
to indorse Taylor were photographed
from headquarters.
Contributions totaIlng 3oe4,OO0
have been received to date. FUNDS
In excess Of the Sso0,ogO win be set
aside - an endowment Tor the
maintenance Of tho memorial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
Art Club Sale
Dec. II. IL and 13

The ladies' Of the Art club will hold
their ninth annual sale at the store
Of Leon C. Blaisdell at 1e6 Water
street. Thursday. Friday and Satur-
day, December IL, IL and Is. This
sale Is looked forward to by many
each year who love beautiful handi-
work. This club Is noted for articles
Of needlework Of all kinds, which in
cludes both embroidery and crochet
ing. basketry ana many other kinds.
Each member Is an artist in her
own line Of work. SO. members do
wonderful work designing. and many
orders are filled for distant places
outside Of Maine. Members who have
gone to New Hampshire, New York
and California still retain their MEM
bership and are always looking for
new ideas in the fancy work line.
The officers are: President, Mrs.
Dana Lovejoy Of Augusta: vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Stephen D. Monaghan Of
Gardiner: secretary, Mrs. Willis Rob-
bins: and treasurer, Mrs. Allen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
December olty Government Meeting

At the December meeting of the city
government various interesting mat
tiers of business were taken UP. The
matter Of acquiring motor fire appara-
tus was discussed and referred to a
committee who will confer with Chief
Engineer George Densmore and report
later to the members Of the city gov
eminent. An order was passed re-
stricting somewhat the use of City hail
by private individuals for gain. The
matter of closing certain ways was
referred to the city solicitor. The mat
ter Of infiammable material left in the
rear Of stores along Water street was
also taken UP. Roll Of accounts was
read and passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
Casualty List Is
In San Pedro Blast

San Pedro, Cal. Dec. 9-Nayal eop'
troll Of all civilian water taxis CARY.
ing u. 8. sailors to and from tns
ships OF the fleet was foreseen ne.s
tonight as preparations were naes
for q court Of inquiry and a board =
inquest into the explosion aboard ~
water taxi lie Moyne. Monday morn
ing.
The check Of the personnel Of ~
battleships was still incomplete w
night but officers aboard the fiagsnp
California reiterated their belier "
further casualties would be reyeaiss
The list now stands at one droWne~
one possibly drowned. nine seriousp
burned. and II slightly burned or ~
jured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
C. G.. c.. Plans for
Fast HOOp Team

The Gardiner Girls club is to be
represented on the basketball floor
this season. practice starting this
week at the high school gym. 1t has
been arranged to have the gym every
Wednesday night. In addition to
practically all of last years team.
this year the sextet will have the adj
dition of several high school players
who won their letter last year,
namely. Geneva Babb and Doris Nc
Curdy. Besides these there are sew
eral others who will make promising
candidates for the team.
1t is expected that Miss Morris,
physical instructor at Gardiner High,
will give the girls some coaching.
No schedule has BEEN arranged as
yet. but probably games will be
played with the high school team.
and teams from Augusta. No trips
Of any distance are planned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
H. Hildreth May Be
Tn College Debate

Horace A. Hildreth Of this city is one
of the five men from which the debat-
ing team for the Bowdoin-Tufts de-
bate to SO held at Brunswick Friday
evening will be chosen. The question
ia "Resolved: That the adoption of the
provisions Of the immigration law OF
1924 for the expulsion Of the japanese
was the best policy" This question
will be debated by Bowdoin against
all its opponents this year. Tufts will
uphold the affirmative and Bowdoin
the negative. The debate will be In
Memorial hall at o'clock Friday
night, Dec. IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
LOCAL NOTICE

Mrs.. Wallace n. Price will hold
lfer twenty fourth annual exhibition
and sale OF hand painted china at
her home. 81 Brunswick Ave. Dec.
1ath 10 25th. Public invited.
Decd odst
Ali those who took part in the
isle O. Smiles" are invited to be
present ut an apprec!at ton party Civ
en- In Grand Army hall Friday. Dec.
IL by Benz. +. Smith Post. The
Erunamar school children are invited
Friday afternoon and the High school
and others at p NJ. Each lady is
requested to bring a gentleman a.
dAnctnE will be In order during the
evening. dec1od2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
Wight.Roberts

A wedding in which Hallowell
people have much interest took
place Saturday at the Methodist
parsonage. when Leo Wight of Hal
lowell and Phebe Roberts of Belfast
We're united in marriage by the Rev.
Henry Otto Megert, pastor of the
Hallowell Methodist Episcopal
church. The couple were attended
by two of their close friends. The
wedding was a quiet one because of
the recent bereavement in the family
Of the groom.A The young couple
have many friends to wish them
happiness. They will make their
home In Ha1lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
Postonlcs Announcement

The Hailoweli postofflce is issuing
some timely warnings for Christmas
shippers Christmas stamps or stick
ers of any kind must not be placed
upon the address side of mail matter.
Those that resemble stamps will not
be permitted at ali. Any stickers used
should be so placed as not to seal the
package. Christmas gifts and cards
addressed to points within one days
travel should be mailed not later than
Dec. 20: those within two days travel
not later than Dec. 10: within three
days travel not later than Dec. is, and
Tor more distant points not later than
Dec. IA. Parcels and cards for local
delivery should be mailed Dec. %. All
may De Endorsed please DO not open
till Christmas"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
Select Cast for
Play "Three Pegs"

The cast Of the play, "Three Pegs"
to be given Thursday night at the
Highland Avenue II. e. church. is
az follows: Emily Weston. q woman
Of Is. rich. cultured. Mrs. Bert Cobb:
Aunt .Euphelia, so. who sees NO
romance In life. does everything be-
cause OF morbid sense of duty,
speaks In whining, hopeless map
ner. Mrs. Alice Jones: Marguerite.
~ hammered. habituaI user Of slang,
one OF the three pegs. Mrs. venh
Holt: Madge. dainty. delicate In
health. sweet disposition. another Of
the three pegs. Miss Evelyn Wake.
field: Peg, vivacious. earnest sincere,
eager to make others happy. the
third Of The three pegs, Mr.. Viola
Pillsbury: Sarah. the Irish cook, Mrs.
Jennie Wakefield: Lixxis. her sister,
the maid. MrA Blanche Robbins;
1fro. Cent? . talkatire italian. Mr..
W. A. B Perkins: Mrs. Barclay, E1n-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
Benjamin W. LapIlam

Funeral services for the late
Benjamin w. Lapham were held at
the home of John Leonard Tuesday
morning at IL o'clock, Rev. A. Fran
els Walch of Augusta officiated. A
large number of friends were pres
ent at the services and there. were
many flowers. The bearers were
Joseph Young. G. r.. True, Elmer
Lapfam, and Joseph J. Harwood. In
torment was in the family lot in the
Hallowell cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-10
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that the an-
nual meeting of the shareholders OF
the Hallowell Trust and Banking Com.
pany of Hallowell. Maine. will be held
at the banking rooms OF the said Trust
S Gi corner or water s street , and
Maine. on Tuesday, January 9th. A.
u. 1925 (the first Tuesday,. at two
o'clock in the afternoon for the pur-
pose OF electing q Board of Directors
and for the transaction of any other
business that may legally como before
Faid meeting.
GEO. A. Stafford.
Secretary and Clerk
Hallowell. Maine, Nov. 25th. 1874.
noy26. wedst
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Interesting Photoplay at Old soutI,
Tonight

At 7.30 tonight in the Old South
vestry a wonderful picture will be
shown In whicfpappears three of the
brightest Juvenile actors of the NOV
ing pictures-Wesley Barry, Baby
Bruce 0uerin and Walter O'Don-
neil.
! The picture relates the story of a
country boy who was called Upon
10 father and mother his younger
brQthers. The story 10 packed with
exhiiaratings fresh action and IL a
thoroughly entertaining film for
ytung and old. An interesting social
follow with music, games and re-
freshmenfs.