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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
BuRNHAM

w; L. Lancaster suffered slight
h h.. at his home Monday morning.
sSs ms condition is much improved
Nau ne is able to be around.
Or W. E. Fellows of Bangor was q
F'gTaessionai visitor in town Sunday.
me Willing Workers held a business
ISue ,t Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
thu tia Gee. The plan taken up a short
ma ne ago for electing officers each two
t, ~ was carried out and Mrs. Hat
H.. Hunt was elected president and
IN :. mabel Ellingwood vice president
me society for the next two months.
afs. sylvia Brown returned Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

made a business trip to Bangor
last week. MIR. DOVE returned with
a new Dodge truck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Glidden of
Augusta visited their parents Satur-
day and Sunday. They were ac-
companied by Miss Annie Brad
street.
Allen Kellar is I'll.
The Sewing Circle was entertain
ed Wednesday by Mrs. Annie
Kitchin and Mrs. Flora Clark. A fine
supper for which the hostesses are
famous was served.
Mrs. Susie Coombs and Mrs.
Florence Jones attended the Ladies'
Aid meeting at Greeley's Corner,
Thursday.
Rehearsals are being held for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

a two months absence during which
time he visited Rome, taking a
prominent part in the ceremonials
connected With the investiture of the
two new American Cardinals Bishop
Walsh arrived in the United States
last "Wednesday but was called on to
Washington for a conference on
educational topics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
PALERMO

BRANCH MILLS-The Albion
high school will present a drama
here Thursday evening, May 8.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sporie of
Liberty were recent visitors of Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Worthing.
II. A. Leeman and Edmund Dove
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

the drama, which will be given May
30th. for the benefit of the Grange.
Mrs. III. A. Kitchin who Is teach-
ing at Jefferson passed Saturday
and Sunday at her home.
George Glidden Is employed at ].
r. Dinsmore's.
Mrs. 3. E. Coombs Is I'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Ilsley were in
Watervil,e recently. where they pur-
chased a new Overland automobile.
EAsT-Miss Marion Moon, who r.
attending business college In Augusta,
was weekend guest Of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Moore made q
business trip to Augusta Monday.
Miss Doris Farnham Of Eeedham,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

The Rt. Rev. Bishop S. Walsh
arrived in Portland Tuesday after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

the Grange hall Tuesday. May 10,
This meeting will be devoted to mak-s
ing fireless cookers and to health. so,
NORTII-The infant son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur TuttIc has been
seriously III during the past week.
Mrs. Chas Turner of Watervilie ~
staying at the farm. Mrs. Nell
Turner has been visiting her. III
Walter Reed and w. A. Blaisdeu
passed Sunday with their families.
M. q. Norton with his men, are
improving the highway.
Mrs. Kate Fuller OF Freedom was
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sinclair
Sunday, also Of Mrs. Alice Bowler
Kenneth Black OF Albion high
school was at home over Sunday. !. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

OPPORTUNITY will be glad to
in the classified section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

YOU CAN broadcast your wants &c
nearly every home in this vicinity
through a classified ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

THERE Is NOT minutes delay in
putting your finger On the exact OFFER
you want in the classified section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

THE CLASSIFIED section will find
you a place to live, a good used car or
any of the other numerous things you
want.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Used CARS
New Ford coupt.
1919 Franklin Sedan.
1922 Velie, touring. excellent condition.
1922 Chevrolet sedan; best of condition.
1918 Paige, touring.
CLAIR r. MARSTON
FRANKLIN. PAIGE AND JEWETT
AUGUSTA wATERvILLE
TEL. 270 TEL.66S
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Machinery and Tools

GAS ENGINE-3s H. P. and saw out
fit, new last spring. c. Z. Clark, Au-
gusta Genl Hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

A FLOCK of opportunities flies
through the classified section every
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

PIANOS-Real bargains in regular
and player pianos. New and used.
c. A. Drawn Piano Co.. Depot
Square. Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

THERE is always a right way and a
classified way is always right way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

PARLOR STOVE-Round Oak, in per-
feet condition. Must be sold before
18th. IS Highland Ave, Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

DESK AND MISUNDERSTANDING.
Pilgrim period. mahogany: drop-leaf
dining room table. with l drawer: l
old-fashioned solid mahogany center
table: Tel 1lS1-W
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Musical Instruments

PHONOGRAPHS - Edison Diamond
Disc with 20 records. Rental $3.50 per
month. L. b. Roberts. Tel 159-M.
PIANO-Emerson upright used. $165.
Terms to suit purchaser. c. f. Down.
ing Co. 29S Water street, Gardiner
Tel $40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Some People Are Born Lucky And Others Regularly Read The Class
MERCHANDISE
Fus, and Feed

STOVE WOOD-Dry mixed, delivered.
L. L. White. Gardiner. Tel. 2s2-M.
Woodbury. stove and furnace wood
SIS. fireplace wood $l4. dry or green
cord wood $40 to sig per cord. w. A.
Shaw. Cow Rd. Tel. l0S6-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
Good Things TO Eat

TRY OUR-Entire wheat, rye or gra.
ham bread. Colburn's, 3 Depot So.
Gardiner. Tel. Az.
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AUTOMOBILES
Automobiles Tor Sale

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
10 to $50 Down
50 per Week
1916 Touring car, $1,000.
1911 Touring car. $4,000.
1873 Touring car, s2e5.oo.
1921 Touring car. $4,000
1923 Coupe. $4,000.
1928 Sedan. $4,000.
1878 Ton Truck (starter), $4,000.
1923 Ton Truck. $4,000
1871 llslf-ton Truck, s1c5.00.
HONEST WALES"
OPEN EVENINGS
CAPITAL CITY MOTOR CO.
AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERS
OPPOSITE DEPOT AUGUSTA. ME
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

SKIFF-2O it., good condition, newly
painted. c. A. Huff. 81 Water St.
: Hallowell. Call after ; +. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

BUREACS-Beds. springs. round dim
ing tables. library tables, white en-
ameled dressing tables, serving Ia
bles, ladies' desks. Hoosier kitchen
cabinet. >, 3 and burner oil stoves.
Augusta Furniture Co, lis Water
St, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

RANDOLPH--S-room house, electric
lights. Scitv water. good lot, good
house and cellar. Only $3.50, Terms
+ " desired. 6. n. Reane, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

closet, dining table,
chairs. etc. G Patterson<St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08
LIVE STOCK
Horses, Cattle, Vehicles

PIGS--4 weeks old for sale at City
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Houses Tor SALE
~

BCNGALOW-Al modern improve
mcnts; about 2 acres land: & minutes
walk to Gardiner bridge. splendid p-
cation. Price right IL sold at once.
{. III. Beane. Gardiner. -
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COY HOME-Modcrate price. Tel.
S04-M
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ROOMS AND BOARD

ROOMS AND BOARD
Rooms with Board 81
GARDINER-2 large furnished rooms,
with or without board. Home priv
ileges. References required: Man and
wife preferred. Tel. 512-M Ga>Einer
Rooms without Board So
y. COURT 43-Room; modern conven-
fences. Tel. 792-X.
CROSBY ST. Rooms to let. Mrs.
Bell Murray. Tel. II.
CROSBY ST. 1S-Room with modern
conveniences. Tel. 373-M.
CROSBY ST. 19-Furnished room. Con-
veniences. Tel S73-W.
GAGE ST, 22-Furnished rooms, also
storage for furniture. Tel. 4s3-M be-
tween $3.50 ?. NJ.
GARDINER-s7 Summer St, rooms
$3.50 per week and up.
MOVES PLACE 12-F'urnished rooms
al Harrington's. Tel 197-W.
MOVES PLACE. 10-Furnished room
with home privileges. Tel. 676-X.
SO. BELFAST AVE. 12--3 rooms; mod
ern conveniences. Tel. 551J.
WESTON ST, 2S-Large furnished
front room, bath; also front room 1st
floor furnished or unfurnished. 3
minutes from Water st. Mrs. Dutton.
WINTHROP ST. 46-Furnished rooms;
modern conveniences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

SADDLE MARE-White Arabian
strain, s yrs. old, weighs about 900;
also saddle. c. r. Folsom, kents Hill.
Tel. Readfield 1922 after L. NJ.
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Lots for Sale

LOT--S5NSS with house 1880. partly
finished. Excellent opportunity for
man handy with tools. Cheap for
cash. Tel. 95i-M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

EULCANIZING - Latest equipment.
Tires, tubes and accessories. used
tires bought and sold. Gage 81 King.
Commercial ST.. Augusta Tel. e69-M.
ULCANlZING-Tires and tubes: all
accessories for sale: second hand
tires bought and sold. Augusta Auto
Supply Co. 1853 Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-08

Oats-"Maine $40" recleancd 81 per
blu. G. G. Hewes. Il. ~, Clinton.
hu. l.. A. Tillson. r. 81, Winthrop.
Tel Monmouth 1851.
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DAHLIA BULBS-Choice ones, 40 va
rieties, S1.20 doz.: all different, $3.50
doz. named. Postpaid. Special price on
quantity. Mrs. l.. II. MillspauGh, Win
fhTnn
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Building NJ aterials

THERE ARE NOT many jobs a clas-
sified ad cannot pull off.
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GARDINER-Farms and city property
$16o0 to $4,000: all good values. Call
or write the James w. Jones Farm
Agency, johnson House.
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Seeds, Plants and Flowers

DAHLIA BULBS-Red peony 81 per
doz. postpaid. Gladioi bulbs. mixed,
rs cts. doz. T.. r. Freede, Belgrade.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-12
MAY HAVE SHOWERS
HERE SUNDAY WITH
WARMER WEATHER
Low Trough to the West
Brings Unsettled
Forecast.

A low pressure trough TO the west
"a San Antonio brings forecast Of
unsettled weather with local showers
probable for Saturday night and Sun
Gcy. X will be little warmer with
minimum temperatures Sunday morn
ing from go to CT degrees. Light TO
moderate southeast to south winds
are predicted.
1t may be that the weather Sunday
will be ideal. A low pressure area
Friday which was over Colorado has
been pushed farther south and a new
low was pressing down from The north.
If this trough should pass TO the cast
and San Antonio should be between
the two lows, it is likely that it would
BE clear here. Otherwise, as the low
moves eastward. local showers are ex-
pected in East Texas and San An
tonic may get one of them.
A moderate hi-h is pushing in over
the Northwest. The high in the east
brought inch rains TO twelve bureau
stations in the Southeast. However.
no rain fell anywhere in Texas over
night.
The weather outlook for the week be-
ginning Monday for the West Gulf
States as issued by the Washington
office calls for considerable cloudiness.
with probably occasional showers. aud
temperatures normal o: somewhat
above for most OF the week.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-12
VALLEY FRAUD
| PROBERs HEAR
NEW WITNESS
Chief Postal Inspector Re-
lieved Temporarily From
Testifying.
TEXAN TO TAKE STAND
Confidential" Report on
Texas Land Cases Given
Inquiry Members.
TEXAN TO TAKE STAND

Washington, April 12.-The wit
ness stand in the Senate committee
investigating alleged land frauds i'll
the Lower Rio Grande valley OF Tex
as was open 20 a new occupant today,
Rush d.. Simmons, chief postal inspcc-
tor, having been relieved temporarily
20 permit examination OF Postofficc
Inspector u. Il. Williamson.
Senator Helm, Democrat. Ala
bama. committee prosecutor" has
charged that Williamson failed to
make complete investigation of the
alleged frauds after Inspector J. NJ.
donaldson had been removed from the
case because of complaints that he
was "prejudiced."
Donaldson. who has been on hand
waiting TO testify. had been given per-
mission to proceed TO Fort Worth.
Texas, in connection with eases on
which he has been working. William
sons presence is required at Indian
opolis soon in connection with the
case of Governor McCray. and this
influenced the committee TO allow his
testimony 20 break in on the regular
order which would have held Simmons
on the stand.
James X. Page of Kansas City. aid
ing Senator Helm in the inquiry,
also wanted to place w. II. Hallctt,
former assistant district, attorney al
Kansas City, on the stand TODAY "a
enable him TO return to his legal bust
ness theYc.
The confidential report Of Will
Hanson on the Texas land fraud cases
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-12
GIRL WHO KILLED
SWEETHEART GIVEN
LIBERTY BY COURT
Testifies She Shot While
Man Was Beating
Her.

Vivian Reyes, charged by indict-
ment with the killing of Guadalupe
Saucedo on July 10, 1928, was given
an instructed verdict of not guilty by
Judge W. W. McCrory in the 9th
District Court Friday afternoon. The
trial Of the case consumed less than
half an hour.
The defendant. taking the stand as
the only material witness. told of the
events leading up to and the actual
killing of Saucedo. She and Sauced0
lad been ''sweethearts" for four
years. For three days prior TO the
shooting. she said, Saucedo had kept
her locked in his rooms above his
drug store and had repeatedly beaten
her. He insisted, she said, that she
go TO Mexico with him but as he had
deceived her previously about marry
ing her she refused.
1t was during one of the beatings.
she said. that she was knocked against
a dresser where the pistol lay. She
grabbed it and told Saucedo not TO
come nearer. He advanced on her,
looking furious like lion" and she
shot him twice. Witness said she
then surrendered to the police.
W. =. Mahaffey, assistant district
attorney. concurred In the motion of
Judge w. w. Walling and James, A.
Harley. representing the defense, that
an instructed verdict be given.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-12
H.M.DAUGHERTy|
WILL BE CITED
FOR CONTEMPT
Say Judge Who Granted
Order Former Law Part
ner of Ex-official.
PROBERS In RECESS
Wheeler Says He Will Air
Nal Daugherty's Chal-
lenge in Senate.

Chicago, April Ex-senator Wheel
or. Montana, central figure in the
Daugherty investigation, declared to-
day that Harry NJ. Daugherty. form
or attorney general, will be cited for
CONTEMPT before the Senate.
Commenting on the result of sub
committees visit to Washington
Courthouse. Ohio, yesterday TO take
further testimony in the Daugherty
case, the Montana senator declared
that the challenge to the inquisitoral
authority will be brought before the
full membership of the Senate.
The restraining injunction issued in
Ohio against the subcommittee block
ing its attempted examination of the
books and files of the Midland Ma
tional Bank. was granted by probate
judge who formerly was law part
ner of Harry Daugherty, Senator
Wheeler said.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-12
BYFIELD WINS SUIT
TO COLLECT $2O,59O
NOTE FROM GAMBLER
Clubman Says Paper Giuen
to Protect Him From
Physical Harm.

Atlanta. Ga. April 12.-Walter +.
Gambler. Atlanta clubman and son OF
the millionaire soft drink manufactur.
er. must pay the note for $4,000 be
gave. Clyde X. Byfield after the lat
ter accused him of attacking Mrs. BY.
field in her cabin on steamer taking
them abroad in 1922 jury in superior
court ruled here last night. The jury
also held that Gambler must pay in
tercst at per cent, amounting to
approximately $1,000.
Gambler instituted proceedings 10
cancel the note on the grounds tina I;
he made it to protect himself FROM
Byfield's threatened physical violence
and public exposure. Testimony at the
trial was to the effect that he gave
Byfield a check for $4,000 on the
night Of the incident and that on their
arrival in Paris. he rendered the note
in part payment of the check.
Mrs. Byficld recently was unsuc-
cessful in 100000 damage action
against Gambler for the alleged attack.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-12
AND
COOLIDGE NEAR
)PEN BREACH
ffererces Over Conduct
Various Probes Cause
Of Trouble.
mate IS AROUSED
Hons Note to President
Protests Unnecessary
Interference"
NATE IS AROUSED

Washington. April f2.-Differences
Feen President Coolidge and SEN
Democrats over the conduct of
.stigations. particularly the one
ling with the internal revenue bu-
h. has developed toward an open
ch.
h addition to the Presidents Wig
rs message admonishing it to con-
the activities of its committees
bin constitutional and legal
IT'S" the Senate has before it two
lutions relating to the inquiry
by Chairman Watson, Republican.
\ ANA. proposing the discharge of
committee. and another by Sena-
Jones. New Mexico. a Democratic
hber Of the committee. proposing
hority to employ counsel at the
|itess expense.
Eanator Watson's resolution was in
(uced prior to receipt of the Prcsi-
is message which transmitted 4
r from Secretary Mellon. but aft
J he committee had voted three TO
to permit Senator Couzens. Re-
6ican. Michigan. TO employ Fran
n. Heney Of California as special
hsel> at this own expense. Mr..
on said this action made it sob
81 that Senator Couzcns' "sole
bose is to vent, some personal
lance against me- and declared
|vas unwilling to take responsible
fsr the trcasury "if someone else
bling TO run that department."
he latter statement was regarded
|.omc as n threat to resign. but
bident Coolidge viewed it merely
|hotice that he could not be 20
Asible for maintaining efficiency in
cface 6f "unwarranted interior
orator Jones' resolution was intro
III during the storm of discussion
Fh followed receipt of the Presi-
lis message and was laid on the
n beside the Watson measure
HI indicated that action would not
Fought on either until the return
Eenator Couzeus. who is i'll. Mr..
sidge referred TO the employment of
Try rs exceeding the Legitimate
Bircments of the INQUIRY. which
.crmed "an attack being made on
Treasury department"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-12
no HEARINGS SATURDAY.
Prohers Draw Up Plans For Future
Procedure.

Washington. ID. C., April 12.-The
Daugherty investigating committee.
which encountered new legal obstacles
yesterday in Ohio, spent today draw
ing up plans for its future procedure
and held no public hearing.
Chairman Brookhart. returning
from Washington Courthouse. Ohio,
conferred with his colleagues over
the best method OF meeting the
court stay issued against the commit
tee there yesterday, which resulted in
failure TO get at the records of
Washington Courthouse banks and in
the refusal of several witnesses TO
testify.
A hearing has been set for today
but the committee members found
themselves too busy with other things
to continue their examination of wit
nesses.
In addition some of those summon
ed were not on hand and Senator
Wheeler, committee prosecutor. is in
Chicago, where he will deliver an adj
dress.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-12
WOMAN, so, MOTHER OF 49,,
ADMITS BECAMY AND SAYS SHE
FORGED TO PAY BLACkMAILERS
Peliee Say Confession Declares She Was Wife of
Carpenter by Day and Bride of Wealthy Banker
at Night-Ssys Trio of Chauffeurs Extorted
$4,000 From Her for Silence Concern
ing Her Dual Life.

having obtained $4,000 from William
Shuman and Ralph Hawthorn, who
had the warrant issued for her arrest.
Mrs. Beswick named Herbert Rus
sic, John Mccoy and Erwin Hamilton
as her blaclimaiers. They were ar
rested on charges of cxtOrtion, con-
spiracy and blackmail. Mrs. BeSwick
said they had learned of her double
life through driving her in taxicab
from the modest home of her children
an dtheir father in West Philadelphia
to the more pretcntious residence oil
Marti nat Fox Chase. northern sub
urb. Mrs. Bcswick told the police
she had paid these. men at least
$4,000.
The police learned from the wom-
ans first husband that she had served
six months in prison in 1917 for check
forgeries.
Mr.. Martin appeared stunned when
he was summoned-to the district at
torney's office. He told the author
tiles that Mrs. Beswick mad gotten
"a lot of money from him. but that
he could not state the exact amount,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-12
HIS
STAND ON PROBLEMS
THAT NEED SOLVING
Pleads for Instructed Dele
CATION and Takes Issue
With NeH.

Dallas. Tex. April 12.-Outliniag
his record at Washington and stating
his stand upon certain problems which
he said should be solved by the next
administration, William G.. McAdoo,
candidate for the Democratic presi-
Dental nomination. delivered the third
of his Texas addresses at the Coliseum
here last night.
Mr.. McAdoo criticized the Republic
can administration for what he termed
its "retrogression and recession" and
cited some of the accomplishments of
Woodrow Wilson's administration. The
Washington scandals" came la Ior
attack. the candidate saying in con-
nection with this that he would i,,Ice
the prohibition service under the class
flied or civil service laws, if elected.
Questions upon-w which he said action
was needed included international CO.
operation for peace and economic
prosperity. freight rate reduction,
tariff reform, tax reductions, farm
relief. passage of a child labor amend
ment TO the constitution and strict
enforcement of the prohibition law.
LET us not make compromise with
cxpediency and let us stand for Demo-
cratic principles, for high moral tone
and against public debauchery," he
concluded.
Mr.. McAdoo left last night for
Houston, he will speak there and at
San Antonio today.
In his address at Fort Worth yester-
day afternoon McAdoo took issue with
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-12
NAL DAUGHERTY DEFIANT.
Says Justice Department PrObers
Have No Right to Examine Books.

Washington Courthouse. Ohio. April
I'm. S. Daugherty last night is
sued statement setting forth way
he refused members OF the Senate
Daughcrty investigating committee &C
cess to books Of the Midland National
Bank.
The statmeent said:
There is not scrap OF evidence
in the books of the bank that will he
Of the least service to this committee
or help it in deciding the questions
before il. Any unauthorized rummag-
ing through the books of the bank aud
accounts of its patrons will be an I'M
lawful interference with the bank $
rights and wit nth rights of individual
patrons as well as borrowers. .
1T is my duty TO protect rights Of
the banks patrons and | have been
advised that the committee has not
the power TO make any fishing ex-
pedition through the banks books