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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-08
ULTIMA HORA
A bordo de IN viejO cahOnerO,
OlvidadO en- un rinC6n de nueS-
ira bahia, surge ul rnaCabrO ha-
llazgO que arranCa pCpulares d.
hOs aCerCa de Ia vida gaIante
cruel del presidente Lii

DentO de un 1afaC6n, en- eI fOndO de
las maquinas, apareCen restOs humanOs,
de Cadayeres que pareCe fuGOn inGne-
RADIOS en- los IargOs hOrnOs de las CAL
deras del barCO. I'm supuestO local, bien
CerradO, con paroles de COrChO, para
G saGifiCiO preIimindr
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-08
les De EPERARH QUE SlE GESTONB HAN DE TFR uN FRANCO fO
AUNQE TIEE QUE Veneer SAS DFCULTAD IA COOPERATION DEL
GODERNADOR TOWNR HA SDO in EXTREME NOSA- --DFTALlE De
La LABOR REAlZADA fASTA AiOA
In tOds los O pOis Sc nsda que Puerto Rico ha seeoona
do SE mejOreS hOmbeS para fOmar eSta delegation
Correspondents de la para MuNDo)

WASHINGTON, feb. 1.-Induda-
blements Sc ha verifcado un progreso
notable hac:a la realization de las as
piraciones de Puerto Rido, desde la
llegada aqui de la Comisi6n especial
de la Legislature Insular, hace ounce
dias.
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EN- LA CAMARA DE REPRE-
SENTANTES
Enero %, de 1924

Enero %, de 1924
- $50 avs ksA.ssAssf ~ = 49, - - : 3
Ell senior Dayila present6 el sigtien-
te proyecto de ley; Ell cual fue referi-
do al Comite de Asuntos Tnsulares,
ordenandose que fuera impreso.
!,
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-08

ImpOrtantes prOyeCtOs de ley
del COmiSiOnadO reSidente en-
Washington, selOr C6rdOva Da-
villa, relaCiOnadOS con Ia exten-
sion a Puerto Rico de CiertdS
Ieyes federaIes y Ia reCOnstruC-
Ci6n de las aduanas de Ia isIa
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-08
Ell oAso DE PUERTO RICO

Ell CASO DE PUERTO RICO
Fiesulta aventurado profetizar cuAl
habra de ser, Ell exito final del progra-
ma que Sc ha trazado la Comisi6n, pc
ro puede asegurarse con certeza que
ell case de Puerto Rico esta siendo
atendido con verdadera simpatia por
ambas ramas del gobierno, la ejecuti-
va y la legislative.
Faltan aiin muchos pasos que andar
antes de que Ell Congreso haya actua-
do en- relaci6n a las mas importantes
proposiciones hechas por Ia Comisi6n,
pero indiscutiblemente los primeros
pasos dados hasta ahora han sido acer
tadisimos
PERSONAL DE LA CoMIsIoN
Es la opinion de los observadores de
esta capital que ell personal de la Co.
mission ha sido muy bien seleccionado.
La presencia del Gobernador Towner
en- dicha Delegation es un factor muy
importante, pues son muy pocos los
hombres que gozan, como el, de una
tan grande estimation confanza en-
la vida p1blica americana. Sus per-
sonales actividades cerca de sus nu-
merosas amistades en- e1 Congreso Sc
ran de un valor inestimable.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-08
sEGUNDA CAUSA DE ACCIoN

Sc refere la adjudication por
parte de la Junta de Subasta de la
,buena pro en- favor de Don Juan Ba-
hamonde, con una oferta de $20,5O5
contra la del peticionario ascendente
a $24,0O0.00.
Esta accion de la Junta de sSubas-
tas es tambien imRugnada por el pc
ticionario como perjudicial Illegal.
( TERCERA CAUSA DE ACCION
Sc refiere a que la Junta de SUI
bastas no anuncio debidamente Y CO.
mo indica la Ley, por ell termino de
diez dias, la celebration de una SUI
basta para ell arrendamiento de los
puestos de venta de la Plaza del
Mercado
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presentantes, Ell jueves, en- donde hubo
frecuentes cambios de impresiones y
de mutuas cortesias y afectos. Cada
orador portorriqueno fue calurosa-
mente aplaudido. 90
LA LABOR DEL CoMIsIoNADo
RESIDENTE
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Lo QUE Sc pRopoNEN HAcER

Ell pr6ximo paso de importancia que
Sc propone dar la Comisi6n, sera el de
La presentation de un Proyecto de Ley
que ha de contener los puntos de la
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tContinta en- Ia pagina 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

Portland. Me-. June 16.-Interest
of the Republican voters attached
in about equal measure to the con-
tests for the senatorial and guber-
Material nominations. although
campaign for the latter was. more
actively waged. with a sectarian is
sue and Ku klux Khan participa-
ton in favor of Brewster as factors.
Harrington opposed as unneces-
sary and too drastic an amendment
to the State constitution proposed by
Brewster. which would forbid sMse
of State funds for sectarihn schools.
He announced himself also as in
favor of strict enforcement OF fed.
eral and State prohibitory= laws.
Senator Brewster's campaign was
actively supported by the Ku Kiux
Khan State organization, though
without encouragement from him,
he declared.
The contest for the Republican
nomination TO the seat in the United
States senate now held by Mr.. Fer
maid was marked by the assertion
Of former Congressman Guernsey
that he would support President
Coolidge in all his policies, especial
ly in the matter of reducing taxa
ton and giving the country a busi-
ness administration. Senator Fernald
made no speaking appearance dur
ing the campaign. but his supporters
conducted a brisk canvass.
The Republican nominee for the
United States senate will be opposed
in the September elections by Full.
ton j. Redman OF Ellsworth, and
the Democratic candidate for gov
ernor again win be former Attorney
General w. r. Pattangall Of Angus
Ia, both unopposed today. - -.
Congressman Beedy. Nelson and
Hersey. all Republicans. were re-.
nominated without opposition n. the
Maine primary today. Unopp0sed
Democrats candidates were: For Us
8. senator, Fulton J. Redman, Ells-
worth; congress, Leon o. Tebbetts,
mayor OF Watervil1e; William M. In
graham, Portland. assistant secre-
tary OF war under President Wilson.
and Clinton c. Stevens. Bangor: gov
ernor, William r. Pattangall. Auets-s
Ia; State auditor. Almon q. Hodg-
ins. Rumfprd. 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
HARRINGTON Wins,
IN SEVEN COUNTIES
BREWSTER IN four

Portland, Maine, June 16.-The
alignment of counties in the vote for
the Republican senatorial nomination
showed from incomplete returns
Senator Fernald retaining a majority
in the eastern counties, with Guerns-
scy leading in the western counties.
In the contest for the gubernatorTal
nomination, section lines did not
have the same significance, Brewster
and harrington each receiving ma
jorities from counties on either side
County returns, with the degree
of completion indicated, follow:
Aroostook (57 out of II Precinets)
For Senator-Fernald, 1894;
Guernsey. 1902; Jack, 313.
For ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 2259;
harrington, ATS.
Washington (48 out Of 60 Preeinets)
For Senator-Fernald, SOS; Guern-
sey. 1903: Jack, 1913.
For Observation-Disclosures, 1918;
harrington, 1880.
Somerset (29 out of 20 Preeinets)
For Senator-Fernald. 2O3s; Guernt
sey. 1921: Jack, 526.
For ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 1899:
Harrington. 2721.
Knox % out Of IS precincts):
For senator-Fernald 1915; Guern-
sey 265; Jack 191.
For governor-Brewster 731; Far
rington SIS.
Oxford (27 out Of 81 preeinets):
For senator-Fernald 1908; Guern-
sey 239; Jack 1886.
For governor-Brewster 1349; Far
| rington 1928.
Lincoln az out Of 10 preeinets).
For senator-Fernald 1897; Guern-
| sey 2S3; Jack 165.
For governor-Brewster 92S; Far.
| rington 1907.
Hancock t28 out Of Il precincts):
For senator-Fernald 94S; Guern.
| sey 1882; Jack 100.
For governor-Brewster 1927: Far
| rington 1922.
Sasadhoe "a out Of IS preeinets) :
For senator-Fernald, $50; Guern-
| sey, 344; Jack. 604.
For ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 1161: Far
rington, 957.
Piseataquis (13 out Of "a preeinets) :
For senator-Fernald, 247; Guern-
sey 1925; Jack 121.
For governor-Brewster, 1925: Far
rington, 1850:
York (36 out Of Al precinets)
For senator-Fernald, 1915; Guern-
sey. S74; Jack, 1929.
For governor-Brewster, 4,739;
Harrington, 3,407.
Franklin "a out Of "a preeincts)
For senator-Fernald, 1915; Guern-
sey. 238; Jack, 149.
For governor-Brewster, 1911;
harrington. 101e.
Androseossin go out Of rs preeinets)
For senator-Fernald 2006; Guern-
| sey 204: Jack 867.
| For governor-Brewster 2020; Far
| rington 12f4.
Penobseot (3s out Of 70 prseinets)
For SCI ator-Fernald. 7Ss; Guern-
| sey 1885; Jack, 1121.
For governor-Brewster, 2773;
harrington 2103.
Cumberland (33 out Of 81 preeinets)
For senator: Fernald, 3067; Guern-
sey. 927; Jack, 117s.
For governor-Brewster, 1915: Far
rington, 1928.
kennebee with one precinct miss.
ing)
For senator-FernaId $3.50; Guern-
sey 1926; Jack 2787.
For goyernor-Brewster 6251; Far
rington 1922.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
Elect Officers at
Annual Meeting of
Colby Chap, p. B. X.

Especial to kennebec Journail
Waterville, June 1.-THE annuai
meeting of the Colby Chapter OF the
Phi Beta Kappa Society was held
this afternoon in Chemical hall at
Colby college with q large number
Of members present. Fred Foss
Lawrence 100, Of Skowhegan presided
at the meeting. $40
Lean Nettie May Runnais 'oS, was
elected president Of the chapter Tor
the coming year with Prof. Carl JET.
fsrson weber as secretary-treasurer.
The executive committee elected IS
composed of Prof. Ernest Cummings
Mariner rs; Prof. Lester Frank
weeks '15.l and Miss Meroe Farms
worfh Morse, rs, Of Watervilie.
Three additional members OF the
nresent senior class were electea 70
msnbarship and initiated this aiser-
nnon. They are: William John NC
nnnald of Colchester. Conn: MISS
Heien worcester Springfield OF Wat
ervsIie and Miss Mary Evelyn Gordon
= T'he chapter also completely revis-
= tne,r bylaws and undertook regu.
ISr business routine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17

Portland, Me- June 17-Incomplete returns
from yesterdays State wide primary do not
indicate sure winners in the Republican con-
tests for nomination for U. S. Senator, District
Congressman and Governor.
United States Senator Bert M Fernald had comfortable
lead Congressman Frank E. Guernsey the contest for
the Republican nomination for senator with the vote of ap
proxmaey twothds of the 635 election precincts in the
State todas primaries counted The precincts
Fernald 3oS76 Guernsey 223s1 Louis A. Jack of
Lisbon, 10,953.
HARRINGTON IN LEAD
In the contest for the Republican nomination for
to succeed Governor Pecva P Baxter Republican, who did
not seek reelection President Frank G. harrington of the
state senate poed votes in Ats precincts compared
with 248 for Ralph O. Brewster, also member of that
body Their contest conferred around Senator Brewsers op
position to of state funds for secaran purposes and
around Ku Kux Khan advocacy of his nomination
The precincts in the contest for the Republican
naon for state auditor gave Ebert D. Hayford of Farming
dale 29205 in his quest for renomnato and 1887 to Edwin
J. Morrill, of South Portland
The supply of Republican ballots proved inadequate in
number of cities and towns and Judge E. c. Smith, deputy
secretary of state in disclosing the fact that the Republican
vote exceeded the official estimates, said that Democratic
voters in places participating the Republican
primaries The Democrats had contests the state
ticket and the Democratic vote a result light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
SENDS
REPLY ON EXCLUSION
PROTEST OF JAPS

Washington, June 16.-The reply
of the Washington government to the
protest made by Japan against the
Japanese exclusion section Of the
new immigration law was sent on its
way to Toxic tonight by Ambassc Tor
Hanihara, who had received it dur
ing the day with Secretary Hughes.
The text was withheld from the
public until such time as simultcn-
eous announcement can be made in
Toxic and Washington, probably
Thursday. American newspapers
were asked to refrain as a patriotic
duty from attempting any forecast
or description of the note in advance
of its being officially made public.
officials at the Japanese embassy
were set at work translating the
document into diplomatic code us
soon as Ambassador Hanihara re-
turned to the embassy from his visit
to the state department, and rec
lions of the note were started over
the cables several hours later.
While no announcement was made
at the embassy of state department,
it was learned from responsible
sources that Ambassador HanihaTa
would depart from Washington "cn
leave" about July IL or Is. His A.
parture ostensibly will be for the
purpose of permitting him in person
to make an official report to his go7.
eminent regardi-g the immigration
situation. 1t was reiterated that the
Ambassador has neither resig 1:d
his position nor been recalled by MS
government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
FarringtonL eadsBy2869
LACK AIR PRESSURE
CAUSE OF BLAST ON
j. S. s. MISSISSIPPI

San Pedro, Calf, June 16.-Bvi-
dence given the naval court today
pointed at lack of air pressure in
the gun mechanism as the cause, or
at least one of the causes, Of the
explosion aboard the U. 8. S. Missis-
sippi, Thursday, when 4S men were
killed.
Walter c. Ebell, turret captain of
Turret No. 3 of the Mississippi, cor
roborated the evidence Saturday Of
Francis Majewski, plug-man in Tur-
ret No. 2, when the blast occurred,
that the air pressure to clean out
the gun barrels between shots and
to close the gun breaches was weak.
The result of this, according to
gunnery experts, might have been
to leave flaming or smouldering par
tlcles in the gun barrel, which
would ignite the new charges of r..
N. T. as they were rammed home.
Ebel said:
"Just before commencement, of
firing I noticed 120 pounds of pres
sure on our indicator, which should
have registered $50 pounds. 1 called
the air compressor room and asked
for 80 pounds. but after the sec
ond salvo it containued to decrease
until at the end of the twelfth salvo
it showed only ITO pounds
Passing for a moment from the
investigation of the cause of the ia
tai flare back, the court next heard
George G. Ogletree, police petty Of
ficer, who helped to carry the dead
from No. turret. He cleared up
all question of what caused the Sec
ond gun in the turret to let go four
hours after the first blast, when the
ship had reached this port. A dead
mans hand. as the body was car
ried from the turret swung against
the switch and fired the shot, near
ly hit the passenger steamer Yale
as she was putting out of port, o.
letree said.
Charles f. Brown, electrical Off
Ger, was unable to say how many
air compressors were working but
he declared that in his booth all
switches were turned on, indicating
that all the compressors were func-
tioning.
Lieutenant Commander Carter, Sc
nior engineering officer of the Mis-
sissippi. told the board that his rec
ords showed four air compressors
'were working full force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
Rockefeller Gives
Half Million to
Harvard University

Cambridge, Mass. June 16.--John
D. Rockefeller. Jr, has given $4,000
to the division of fine arts of Har-
ward University in honor of Presi-
dent Emeritus Charles William Eliot.
The announcement was made tonight
gy Bishop William Lawrence. chair-
man of the committee in charge Of
the raising of s10,000,000 for the
Harvard division of chemistry, fine
arts. and the business school.
Mr.. Rockefeller's 100000 was Civ
en- as a part of the $2,000,000 desired
for the erection and endowment of
the new Fogg art museum at the
University. 1t brings the total sub
scription thus far to within s350,000
of the amount desired. In a letter to
Bishop Lawrence, he said. that the
gift was made because of his high
appreciation of the distinguished
services of President Emeritus Eliot,
whose ninetieth birthday was recent
ly celebrated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
DEMOCRATS WILL
BATTLE over TWO
THIRDS RULE AT n. Y,

New York. June 16-The pre-con-
venton tide Of Democratic party ,ead-
ers was in full swing toward New
YORK today. With 1t came definite
indication that the first big battle Of
the Madison Square Garden sessions
opening week from tomorrow
would he over the question whether
two thirds or majority rule should
prevail.
McAdoo leaders made no secret Of
their intention to attempt to enforce
adoption OF the majority rule. They
declared that If they could muster
enough votes to impose their will on
this question they have the delegates
to nominate McAdoo for the presi-
dency on the first ballot, or soon
thereafter.
Governor Smith and his campaign
managers are known to be opposed
to majority rule and are optimistic
OF their chances of defeating any at
tempt of the McAdoo men to inaug-
urate it.
Prospects Of an initial test of
strength on this question has elevat-
ed to a position of first Importance
the Craftsmanship of the rules COM
mittee, causing 1t temporarily to out
rank the craftsmanship of the COM
mittee on. resolutions and platform.
which heretofore has been the chief
topic of speculation, next to the
prospects Of the two leading candi-
dates. McAdoo and Smith.
Reports yesterday that Homer s.
Cummings of Connecticut was slat-
ed to head the latter committee were
met today with assertions by those
closest to him that he was not a
candidate for the post, and that Car
ter Glass of Virginia WOULD get it.
The belief. however. that Mr.. Cum
mings would be prevailed upon to
accept the post was expressed by
several Of the leaders.
In the meantime. the committee on
ARRANGEMENTS for the convention.
hea ded by Cordell Hull, chairman of
the National Democratic committee,
was in continuous sessions through
out the day, visiting delegations
hotel quarters, making last minute
changes in seating arrangements at
Madison Square Garden. and clear
ing decks generally in preparation
for the arrival Of delegations.
It was announced that the deiega,
lions from Indiana and Illinois. led
BY Taggart and Brennan. respective
ly would begin arriving tomorrow.
McAdoo was scheduled to assume
charge of his campaign headquarters
on Wednesday: John w. Davis, Car
ter Glass, Senator Oscar Underwood
and a half dozen others whose candi-
dacies have taken definite form are
expected to establish headquarters
NJ various hotels before the week.
end. William Jennings Bryan. COM
ing as a delegate from Florida. and
his brother, Charles. as governor or
Nebraska and potential candidate
for the presidency, have quarters re-
served for Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
BREWSTER WINS
IN CITY WATERVILLE
BY MARGIN OF II
Especial to Kennebec Journal

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Waterville, June 16.-Ralph o.
Brewster Of Portland carried the
city Of Waterville by II votes,
carrying four out of the seven wards
in his race against Frank G. Far
rington of Augusta for the Repub-
lican nomination for Governor. The
total vote was 902 for Brewster and
SS5 for harrington, the heaviest vote
ever cast in a primary In this city.
Interest ran high throughout the day
and at every polling place, workers
were in evidence.
Edwin M. Foster, running for State
senator polled the heaviest vote with
1888. Frank Robinson, running for
Sheriff. second with 1044. Fernald
lead in the vote for United States
senator with Jack second. The towns
of Winslow, Clinton and Oakland
all wnt strong for Brewster, Guern.
sey won In Winslow, and Benton and
Oakland went for Fernald.
Continued on Page sEcol. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
No Call for Democratic Ballots

There was no call for Democrtic
ballots except from the small town
of Milford, Judge Smith pointed out.
Every demand for more ballots was
for those of the Republican ticket.
Further than that. the town clerks
who telephoned for additional ballots
throughout the day yesterday re-
ported that practically no Democratic
ballots were being used. Report came
from the city Of Gardiner that in one
Of the wards when the first Demo-
cratic voter appeared after the OPEN
ing Of the polls. 1t was only after
considerable search that the Demo-
cratic ballots could be found at all.
Judge Smith assert vi that In his
opinion unless the Republican can
didate nominated Is chosen by a
ma iority of at least $4,000 Votes, he
will be- nominated by Democratic
votes.
Just what will this lead to-" Judge
Smith was asked by Journal re-
porter.
May Lead to Radical Changes IN
Primary Law
ut looks to me-" replied Judge
Smith," that it will lead to some
radical changes in the Primary law.
Just what these changes might be l
cannot say" He indicated his belief,
however. that the outcome might
be some restrictions which would pre-
vent Republicans using Democratic
ballots and Democrats using Repun-
lican ballots in the primary election.
Questioned regarding the manner IN
which this situation was orougnt
about In Mondays election. Judge
Smith pointed out that In towns OF
less than 1000 Inhabitants no enroll
ment is required, and that 1t was
apparent that in many towns ana
cities Of more than 1000 the primary
law was being violated.
Law Might Provide for More ,sa"oss
Judge Smith asserted also that an
! Continued on Page o-Co'. %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
F. ], neal wins
ALEXANDER Prize
BOWDOIN COLLEGE

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Brunswick, June 16-Edward ].
Neil, Jr, '25, of Methuen. Mass. this
evening won the Alexander prize for
the best selected defamation at
Bowdoin college. He took for his Sc
lection 1.-THE Unknown Soldier" the
which Kirke L. Simpson of the Asso-
ciated Press wrote at the time of the
burial of Americas unknown dead in
Arlington. A second prize was
awarded to Gilbert C. Gutenberg. '25,
of Gary, Ind. who delivered Long
fellows "Mortituri Salutamus." Hon.
orable mention was given Archibald
l.. Hepworth of Gary. N. H. Other
speakers were Donald w. McKinnon,
'25 of Topsham, George NJ. Barakett,
&c, of Bangor, Athern P. Daggett,
'25, of Springfield, Mo-, William A.
Murphy. '27. of Lawrence, Mass,
Crosby G. Hodgman, '25. of Bangor
and Lawrence B. Leighton, '25, Of
Portland.
The judges were supt. John A.
Cone, Samuel A. Melcher, Rev. Ar
thur T. Spray.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
Alumni Hold
Sway Second Day
Bates Commencement

Lewiston. Maine, June 1S.-The
second day of the 5sth annual COM
mencement of Bates College was ,iv-
en- over to the alumni. At the meet
ing OF the Alumni Association this
evening Mrs. Percie Morrison Jones,
'9S, Jersey City. N. J.. was elected
president, succeeding Ralph A. Stur-
ges. '93, New York, this being the
first time In its history that the as
ISOLATION has elected a woman as its
head. Other officers are first vice
president, Major General Mark l.
Hersey, 'S4; second vice president,
Jed +. Tanning. 's3; third vice
president, Harry Fl. Lowry. IL, and
secretary treasurer, John L. Reade.
sS2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-17
Ballot Shortage
Causes Excitement
In Town Randolph

Randolph. Maine, June 16.-The
primary election here was sudden
ly halted tonight when the ballots
ran out three hours before the polls
closed. When the last ballot was
issued there were so voters In line
at the town house. Four hours later.
an hour after the polls were off1ciaily
closed. this number had been ia
creased to $50. About 450 had vcccd.
The task of counting the ballots was
begun.
There was much excitement when
claims were made by some that -
ballots were being withheld. but this
subsidized when 1t was learned
through communication with the
State House at Augusta that short
age had occurred in other sections
OF the State. including sections or
Aroostook county and Skowhegan In
Somerset county.
The printing presses at the State
House were started during the day.
1t was understood. in an attempt to
supply In nearby towns the den-
cheney caused by the great interest
shown In the contests for the Re-
publican nominations.