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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
SAYS u. s. REMISS
IN WORLD TRADE

New York. April 25-American
business is not taking advantages
of the great world trade opportuni-
ties. Captain Robert Dollar. San
Francisco steamship owner, said to-
day on his return from a three
months tour of the world.
"The get-rich- quick period in
world trade is over he asserted.
adding, however, that there were I'M
usual opportunities throughout the
worlds ports for profitable perman-
ent investment.
Captain Dollar, who Is to report
the observations of his tour to the
eleventh national trade congress.
which meets in Boston, June 4 to 6,
praised General Woods administra-
ton in the Philippines, Exports and
imports have almost trebled in the
last twenty years. he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
Convicted HOultOn
Attorney Appeals
In u. S. Circuit Court

Boston. April 25-An appeal by
Willard S. Levin, Eoulton, Maine,
attorney, from n recent conviction on
q charge of conspiracy to violate the
federal prohibition laws, in Aroostook
County. Maine. was taken under adj
visement by the court after a hear
ing. today in the United States Cir
cult Court of Appeals. ,.
Levin was convicted Of conspiracy
with former Sheriff Edward ".
Grant of Aroostook County TO vio-
late the Volstead act. A similar APP
peal by Grant has been withdrawn.
Counsel for the defense assailed the
craditability of witnesses and alleg-
ed that damaging hearsay evidence
was admitted at the trial. L. S. At
torney Dyer of Portland argued
against the appeal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
General Forecast

General pressure was low FRIDAY
night from Iowa southwark to the
IeXas coast, thence northwestward
10 Arizona and southern Utah and
1t was high over practically all other
regions. This pressure distribution
VIII be attended by local rains within
the next "a hours in New England
and the Atlantic states.
The snowfall was heavy at Den
yer. Colo. and Cheyenne, Wyo.
Inc weather became cooler Friday
almost generally east of the Rocky
Mountains. The indications are for
showers Saturday and Sunday in the
Mlodle Atlantic states. Sunday the
weather will probably remain fair in
New England and New York until
Sunday night
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Fresh north and northeast and
weather partly overcast Saturday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
Snow and Chilly
Weather Holds in
Rocky Mountain Area

Denver, Colo, April 25-Snow
ranging from five to eight inches
depth blanketed the entire Rocky
Mountain region today, as far north
as Sheridan, Wyo., to southeastern
New Mexico, according to the local
weather bureau. Snow was falling
intermittently throughout practically
the entire region today and the out
lcok was for continuation.
The snow and rain was accom-
panied by decided drop in tempera-
tilre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
Brown Univ. Gets
Gift of S25O.OOO

Providence. r. l., April 2o-Presi-
dent w. H. p. Faunce announced to-
day the gift to Brown University Of
$250,000 for the erection of new hall
OF residence for students. This gift
was made by the executors of the es-
tate of the late John r. Hegeman,
former president of the Metropolitan
life insurance company of New York.
1t has been accepted by the corpora
ton of the University and the money
has already been paid into the Brown
treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
Nab Suspect at
Bridgeport for
Montreal Robbery.

Bridgeport, Conn, April 25.-Adam
Parrilo, Is, who claims Saratoga
Springs, n. z, as his residence, was
arrested here today by private agency
detectives and local police in connec-
ton with the robbery of $40. 0e0 from
a bank messengers car and the murder
of the driver in Montreal on April .
Ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
Lawrence Cotton
Mill Closes Down

Lawrence, Mass. April 25.-Thc Penn
berton Company, employing 400 in the
manufacture of cotton goods, will close
tomorrow for an indefinite period. it
was announced today. The Methuen
Company, employing $50 and also en-
gagged in the manufacture of cotton
goods, will close tomorrow for one
week,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
Biddeford Pastor.
Rev. O'Brien, Dies

Biddeford. Me-, Apr. 25.--Rev.
Dennis J. O'Brien, pastor Of ST.
Mary's church, died this morning,
aged 81 years. He was formerly
connected with parishes in Bangor.
Belfast and in York county, this
State. He was formerly secretary to
the late Bishop Healey in Portland,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
FIRE DESTROYS TUG,
CREW BELIEVED LOST
ON SHOALS LAKE ERIE

Cleveland. O.. Apr. c5.-Reports OF
the burning of fishing tug with
the loss OF its crew, L. L. miles
east of Southeast Shoals at the head
of Lake Erie. were received by the
Intercity Radio Company here to-
night.
The name or number OF the crew
was not given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
u. S. World Filler
Starts Another Leg

Cordova Alaska, April 25-CBy A.
P)-Major Frederick L. Martin.
commanding a United States army
airplane expedition around the world.
hoped off at 1895 A. NJ. today from
Kanatak for Chignik, according to
word received here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
THE WEATHER
EAIR

Northern New England and South
ern New England-Fair Saturday
and Sunday; continued cold.
Eastern New York-Fair Saturday
and probably Sunday; continued
cool.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
Boston Force at

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Saturday and Sunday: contin-
ued cool; moderate to fresh north
and northeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
CHARLES F. MURPHY, IAMMANY
LEADER, DIES or HEART ATTACK

Powerful Figure in Councils of
Democratic Party Victim of
Acute Observation-Disclosures
que Rise from East Sides
Gas House District-Chief-
tan of Tammany Hall for q
Years - Speculation Over
Successor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
COOLIDGE SEEKS MID
COURSE IN PROPOSED US.
EXCLUSION OF JAPANESE

Is COncern ed Over
Situation in Wake of
Ora s I'll Provision
Favored by Congress
" e to Looms in
Event Leaders Prove
Obdurate Believes
Way Can Be Found
to Pacify Both Japs
and Advocates of
Ban
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
Only Two U. S. Blue
Jackets Killed in
Clash in Honduras

San Salvador, April 2o-Only two
American marines were killed in the
clash in Honduras. reported for the
first time in dispatches received yes
terday, according to advices reach
ing here today.
The American government tonight
had received no advices concerning
the reported killing of American ma
rines or blujackets in Honduras and
as a consequence were inclined to
believe that the reports received in
San Salvador were exaggerated. 1t
was pointed out also that there have
been no marines in Honduran ports
for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

" you have any Of the bargain.
hunting instinct, watch the "Foe
Sale" ads.
Evening star., 1924-10-05
District National Guard

Capt. Steward Maxwell Grayson,
1881 street northwest, has been ap-
pointed examining physician for the
200th Coast Artillery of the District
National Guard, Maj. w. w. Burns,
commanding. Capt. Grayson held the
rank of major during the war and
has an enviable war record, having
been cited at one time for bravery
while in service in France. He was
at Chateau Thiery, at the bridge at
the head of the Marine, and in prac
tically all the activities of our troops
along the Marine. He was also in
the San Mihiel drive, and after the
armistice was signed he was with
the army of occupation in Germany,
Capt. Grayson served under the COM
mand of Maj. William q. Weaver.
AS physician and surgeon, Capt
Grayson has a wide reputation also
He was graduated from George Wash
ington University with the degree of
doctor of medicine, in 1916. He has
been associated with the George
Washington University Hospital, the
Garfield Memorial Hospital and the
Children's Hospital here, and was
for a while affiliated with st. Eliza
beth's Hospital, at Youngstown,
Ohio.
He has been engaged in the prac-
tice of surgery here since 1922.
Foot Ball Team Organized.
The foot ball team which was re-
Gently organized among the members
of the Coast Artillery has been en-
gagged recently in active practice un-
der the direction of Coach Private
Thibadeau. There was organized also
last week a basket ball team. The
coach will be picked soon, and basket
ball practice will also begin. These
teams expect to arrange games with
other local teams during the season.
The committee in charge of gem
eral ARRANGEMENTS for the masque
ball to be held at Halloween announces
that subcommittees have been ap-
pointed and are working 20 complete
the arrangements and to make this
affair one of the largest and most
brilliant of the social season. The
dance will be held at the Naval
Militia Armory, which has recently
been assigned to the Coast Artillery.
The committee in charge includes:
Maj. Walter w. Burns and Capt
Louis f. Gosorn, Battery A; Capt.
James D. Eggleston, Battery b;
Capt. John IL. Bradford, Battery c.;
Lieut.. Lyman +. Morris, Lieut.. James
ID. Fink, Private First Glass Donald
j. Mccarthy and Private Justin p.
Shook. A large invitation list has
been completed and invitations will
be sent out within the next few days
Allowed One at school.
The District National Guard will
be permitted to send one officer to
Fort Humphreys, Va, to attend the
company officers course for officers
of the National Guard.
Applications must be made at an
early date to the headquarters, at
472 L street northwest. Applications
must include statement to the effect
that the officer applying will remain
in the National Guard of the District
of Columbia for at least three wears
Evening star., 1924-10-05

, and that he does not contemplate re-
moVal from the District during that
period.
His rank must also be given in the
application, together with his age
permanent address, statement as to
dependents, prior commission service
in entirety, including days, course for
which recommended and accessibility
of his residence to the school.
There will doubtless be many ap-
plicants for this place among the Ma
tional Guard officers of the District
The course will be instructive and in
teresting, and will be held at Fort
Humphreys, Va, from February 2s
to May %, 1925.
Quarters for Selves.
Officers have been advised that
there are no accommodations at Fort
Humphreys for their dependents and
that during the period of the school
they will be furnished quarters for
themselves only, and for this reason
will not be entitled to allowance for
commutation of quarters.
Maj. Gen. Stephan has urged that
all officers possible submit applica-
tions, regardless of the fact that
there is only one vacancy at present.
He has stressed the fact that all off,
GERS who have not done so should
take a course at the Engineer School,
and it might be possible that there
will be other vacancies announced
before the school opens.
The c Company Association will hold a
meeting during the coming week to de-
termine the part that that organization
is to take in the social and athletic
affairs of the National Guard this
Fall and Winter. A base ball team
Evening star., 1924-10-05

and is being fitted with diving ap-
paratus and complete crash equip
ment. The low draft Of the scooter
enables 1T to go in very shallow
water. where the ordinary sea sled
or motor boat could not go.
Command precedence among warrant
officers of the United States Coast
Guard is not affected by reason OF the
temporary status of any warrant Of
ficer. A temporary boatswain outranks,
as to command. a permanent carpenter,
regardless of the character of the ap-
pointment of either A temporary war
rant officer has all the prerogatives and
responsibilities Of a warrant officer with
permanent appointment of the same
grade, with the single exception that a
temporary warrant officer is not eligible
for retirement as such. In the matter of
assignment to duty, no distinction what
ever is made between a warrant officer
with temporary appointment and a war
rant officer with permanent appointment
solely because Of the character Of the
appointment.
With Secretary Of Navy Wilbur as
president, the general board Of the Navy
convened September 80, at which SEES
sions recommendations will be made to
replace the 1916 naval program. AS a
plans will be made relative to the re-
quirements which will place the Ameri-
can Navy on the 5-5-3 ratio basis as
provided by the treaty.
The first subject considered by the
board was aviation, Rear Ad-
miral William A. Moffett, chief of the
Bureau Of Aeronautics. being the first
witness called before the board. A care
full study will also be made by the board
arfa nj fn vi
personnel required for aircraft in war
as well as in peace. Up to the present
time no fixed policy has been adopted as
to the required strength Of an air force,
and in its recommendations the board
will outline program which will in
cfude the required strengths of such a
force. In its deliberations the board will
also take up the question Of the rela-
ton between the battleships and an air
force. The entire subject of aviation
will be carefully considered, and as
result Of their findings definite pro-
gram will be recommended
The board is composed Of the follow
ing: Admiral Z. W. Eberle. chief of the
Bureau Of Naval Operations; Maj. Gen.
John A. Lejeune, commandant United
States Marine Corps; Rear Admiral c.
S. Williams, Rear Admiral Hilary P.
Jones, Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss,
Rear Admiral Andrew T. Long, Rear
Admiral w. w. Phelps Capt H. II.
Hough and Comdr w. w. Smyth. secre-
tary.
The class of 1894, United States Ma
val Academy. will have a dinner at
the Army and Navy Club November
2s, the night preceding the Army and
Navy foot ball game which will be
held in the Baltimore Stadium. It is
requested that members of the class
who have left the service communi-
cate with Capt. Ridley Mclean, Navy
Department, Washington, D. c., noti-
Evening star., 1924-10-05
ORANGE COUNTY FOUR
WINS WATERBURY CUP
Defeat Shelburnes in Final Round.
9-7-Milburn Out
of Game.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
WEsTBuRY, n. Y. octoberH.-The
orange County four won the Monty
waterbury Memorial polo cup today
when they defeated the Shelburnes in
the final round on International Field,
9 to Z.
Devereux Milburn, captain of the
united States International team.
was unable to go in a. back on the
losing team because Of an injured
leg and was replaced by Tommy
Hitchcock, jr Hitchcock was the
outstanding player on the field, but
even his brilliant playing could not
enable the Shelburnes TO triumph over
the better mounted and more smooth
ly working combination Of Hartman,
The Shelburnes improved with ach
chukker and at times outplayed their
opponents, with East and Beard
standing out along with Hitchcock,
They pulled from 2-6 to CT and tho
outcome of the match was in doubt
almost to the end.
Evening star., 1924-10-05
Army and News
By NJ. H. McIntvre.

ties for use Of the Air Mail Service in
projecting these signals from the
planes as well as firing signals from
the ground.
Encouraging results have been OBJ
tanned from the breeding operations
or the Quartermaster Corps of the
army which plan has been in opera
tion Tor three years. Beginning with
l59 stations at stud in 1921, increased
to 219 in 1922, there are at stud for
the current breeding season over 300
stations. Hundreds of applications
Tor stations are constantly pending
which indicates remarkable growth
or pubic interest in the breeding of
llsht horses, since the inaugural ton
of the breeding plan.
During the 1921 breeding season,
there were bred 4.129 mares to 159
stations. with reported get of LIT
foals, or approximately 43 per cent.
For the breeding season of 1922, 1000
mares were bred to 219 stations, with
a reported get of 400. During the
breeding season of 1923, approx
mately 5000 mares were bred tn 25q
stations. While complete reports as
to the foals obtained from the breed
ing in 1928 are not as yet avaiIa BILE
II is estimated that at least 1900 foals
VIII result from that breeding.
NAVY,
Naval boards will meet December
LOT the selection of candidates for
posl graduate classes, which will be
ordered in 1925 to undergo instruc
ton in ordnance. civil engineering
naval construction and engineering
'mechanlcal, electrical, radio, Diesel
engines and aeronauticaD. Those Of
icers desiring to take this work
should submit their applications. with
recommendations from their COM
manding officers, to the Bureau Of
Navigation, Navy Department, prior
TO December l, 1924. In considering
.ie various requests from applicants
TO attend these classes the board will
be governed by the following:
Ensigns who have had not less
than two years of commissioned
service July ], 1925, will be eligible
TO enroll in the naval construction
Grass, while ensigns who have had
not less than one year of commits
stoned service on July /. 1926. are
quallhed to enter the class in civil
engineering. In the engineering and
ordnance instruction. officers who
nave had five or more years of com
missioned service July l, 1925. will
be eligible
Officers desiring to take the course
OF instruction in aeronautical engi-
heerlns must possess certain pre-
srribed qualifications before they will
even be considered by the boards. as
loiloWs: They must be qualified p-
lots; those taking "A course in Diesel
engines must be qualified to COM
mand a submarine. while those TAX
ing instruction in communication
engineering radio) must be quail
ned operators. The candidates Sc
lected by the various boards will
probably be announced by the Navy De-
partment some time in January.
The "sea scooter" or crash boat.
at the Naval Air Station, San Diego
Calf, has been redesigned and
equipped with a reversible propeller
making it possible to stop the craft
within few feet 1t is now possi-
bic to go alongside of a wreck at
high speed without danger to the
wrecked plane or its occupants 1t
has a maximum speed of 40 NJ P. H
Evening star., 1924-10-05
and whether or aot they will be pres
ent at the dinner.

During tho forthcoming season
three naval vessels, viz. the U. S. s.
Hannibal, Comdr. w. II. Conn. com
manding; the U. SIS. Nokomis, com
manded by Comdr. r. L. Ingersol
L. S. NJ, and the U. S. S. Niagara
Comdr. Paul Blackburn, u. S. N, com
manding. will be employed by the hy-
geographic Office of the Navy Depart
ment, in surveying operations. The
Hannibal will sail from the Philadel-
phia Navy Yard December 10 and will
continue the survey of the south
coast Of Cuba at Batabano Bay and
the Isle Of Pines. Sailing from the
same yard December /, the NokoInis
will continue the survey Of the north
coast of Cuba in the vicinity of Car
denas. The Niagara will sail from
the Philadelphia yard October 25 and
will begin the survey of the Gulf of
Venezuela.
Instructions have been issued by
the Navy Department to recruiting
officers giving notice that applicants
for enlistment who indicate that they
are enlisting in the Navy for the pur-
pose of trying for the Naval Academy
should be informed that they cannot
expect to be discharged from the
service Immediately subsequent to a
failure to pass the Naval Academy
entrance examination, and that they
will be required to complete their full
term of enlistment. Special efforts
Will be made this year to fill the quo
ia OF 100 enlisted entrants to the Ma
val Academy as authorized by law
Selections are made of the most prom
Using material in the feet, and after
the men are selected courses of in
struction will be given in classes or
ganized at the training station at
Hampton Roads and San Diego to bet
ter prepare and equip them for the
entrance examinations to the Naval
Academy which Will be held in the
Spring.
Evening star., 1924-10-05
Had Good Authority.
From the Kansas City Times.

From the Kansas City Times.
Dora one morning refused to get up.
When all other means had failed to
coax her out of bed. her uncle, a very
distinguished man of great learning,
was called. why won't you get up,
my child?' he asked.
Why. Uncle Henry. didn't you tell
me to do what the Bible says?''
Yes, certainly"
Well, the Bible doesn't believe in
early rising; it says it's waste OF
time"
Now. the uncle is something Of an
authority on the Bible, but he was
not equal to Dora. For once in his
life he was nonplussed.
You listen. then" went on the
child, in reply to his exclamati ton of
astonishment; and. opening her Bible,
she read the second verse of the 127th
Psalm with great emphasis: 1T is
vain for you to rise up early"
Evening star., 1924-10-05
Could Not Fool Him.
the Edinburgh Scotsman.

From the Edinburgh Scotsman.
The small boy of the household was
not notably proficient in sacred lore.
but when his sister asked him.
Where was Solomon's temple?" he
indignantly resented the supposed inn
parchment of his stock of informa-
ton, and replied:
Don't you think I know anything?'
She assured him that she did not
doubt that he knew. but urged him
to state for her benefit.
Though not crediting her sincerity,
he finally exclaimed, curtly:
"On the side of his head, Of course,
where other folks are! D'you s'pose
I'm fool?"
Evening star., 1924-10-05
Open Drive on Reds.

LISBON, Portugal, Octoger 4-The
police are carrying out vigorous
campaign against anarchists COM
munists and others persons avowedly
intending to use force in an effort to
overthrow the government
Evening star., 1924-10-05
TOURS
5th Around the World Cruise

From N. Y, Jan 10th, westward. S. s. "Cslitor.
MA, 1900 tons. months, 81, $50 up. Visiting
Panama Canal. Los Angeles, IS days Japan and
China. Java, option 1s days in India; Cairo,
jerusalem, Athens, Europe, etc
2lst MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE Jan. 81
S. S. Laeonia," 20 900 tons, 81 days. $500 up;
Z days, Egypt and the Holy Land, Spain, Italy,
Greece, etc.
800 to 100 passengers expected on each Ian e-,;.,
SUMMER CRUISE TO NORWAY
And Mediterranean Countries; July 1, s. S. Ian
eastna, 1900 tons, s. days, $3.50 UP; Lisbon,
Spain, Italy, Riviera and Scandinavia.
hree cruises by specially chartered new oil burn
Ing Cunarders, st reasonable rates Including
hotels, drives, guides, fees etc, and allowing
stop over privileges in Europe. Longest e1peri-
enced management.
SOUTH AMERICA; Small party leaves ian y.
Sl<sse Specify th< Progrcm That Interest. Yoa
oDer { Tourist AEcy, l42O Il streer
Cunard Line. 5l7 14th ST. INV.
FRANK c. CLARK. Times BLDG. New York
Evening star., 1924-10-05
Cotes Chosen by Miners.

SACRAMENTO, Calf, October A.
l. S. Cotes of Salt Lake City was
elected president Of the American
Mining Congress at the final business
session last night
Evening star., 1924-10-05
SHORE PROPERTY

2l ACRES ON WATER FRONT; 12-ROOM
house, furnished; outbuildings; tenant house;
will trade for city or suburban property.
Price, $1,000. THE J. w. HOLLOWAY CO.,
1110 r st. NV.
SEVERN RIyER-HAL4F-ACRE LOT, RIGHT
on river front: fine location: only 81 600 to
quick buyer. Address Box 279-Z Star office 80
Evening star., 1924-10-05

STORAGE
COMPANY

Fireproof storage, moving, packing
and shipping; furniture, autos, tires,
accessories, ETC.; open storage furnI-
ture, IS per month per vanIoad; rates
on other commodities on request. o.
G. McWhorter, manager, 621 No. St.
Asaph ST., Alexandria, Va. Tele. Alex.
1910; Washington. North 5o23.
Evening star., 1924-10-05

In Norway servant girls hire for
half a year at time by contract
made at a public registry Office.