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Phoenix tribune., 1925-12-05

TUSKEGEE, INSTITUTE, Ala
January 1, 1866, may be reckoned as
the date on which the American col
ored man received his first chance to
make real progress. Thirteen days
before this, that is, on December the
eighteenth, 1866, the thirteenth
amendment, declaring slavery abol-
ished in the United State, was adopt
ed.
The Emancipation Proclamation of
1868 applied only to those states and
sections of states then in rebellion
against the federal government. There
were almost a million slaves who
were ''for the present left precisely
as if this proclamation were not is
sued" The decree of December 18,
however, freed ALL On and about the
first day of the following January the
late masters and the late slaves en-
tered into agreements whereby the
former were to furnish the land and
the latter the labor to the end that
both perchance might live and pros
per. Thus white and black set to
work to rebuild the wasted and de-
vastated South. In this rebuilding
the Negro not only titled the soil of
the South, cleared her forests and
helped to build her cities, but in fif-
ty-nine years he has himself made a
remarkable progress. The extent of
this progress is shown in what fol-
lows:
Economic Progress
Homes owned, 1866, 1900; 1925,
100000. gain, $4,000. Farms operat-
ed: 1866, 10000; 1925, 100000; gain
100000. Businesses conducted: 1866,
2,10O; 1925, $4,000; gain, 47,900.
Wealth: 1866, $2O,OOO,OOO; 1925, ST.
1O00O0,0O0; gain 1,080,000,000.
Educational Progress
Per cent literate: 1866, 10; 1925,
80; gain 70. Colleges and normal
schools: 1866, Is; 1925, 500; gain,
485. Students in public school: 1866,
100000; 1925, 1,SOO,OOO; gain, 1,2OO,-
OOO Teachers in all schools, 1866,
600; 1925, $4,000; gain 37,4OO. Prop
erty for higher education, value: 1866
100000; 1925, $22,OOO,OOO; gain, $21,-
100000. Annual expenditure for ed
ucation: 1866, 100000; 1925, $15,-
100000; gain, $14,3OO,OOO. Raised by
Negroes: 1866, $4,000; 1925, 81 ,6OO,-
600.
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Phoenix tribune., 1925-12-05

"a cat may look at a king" but it
wouldn't bother if there were mouse
in sight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16

WASHINGTON, March 15-Accepting
Presidents Coolidge's challenge OF
a recess appointment for Charles B.
Warren, as attorney general, leaders
Of he opposition in the senate lined
up their forces tonight in a plan to
bring about a second rejection of the
nomination tomorrow and then at
tempt to hold the senate in session
long enough to give the executive
opportunity to submit another name.
Leaders on both sides were agreed
today that the presidents latest
move in his fight with the new SEN
ate had not served to increase
strength for the Warren nomina-
ton, and it's rejection by from three
to six votes on the ballot to be taken
at $3.50 P. NJ. tomorrow, was fore
cast.
Those directing the opposition fore
es take the position that the presi-
ident's announcement late yesterday
regarding a recess appointment In
the event of a second adverse action
by the senate raises a question of
constitutional authority which trans
cends in importance the original
issue.
Senator Robinson, of Arkansas, the
Democratic leader. was said to have
voiced the sentiment Of the opposi-
ton with his declaration that, while
Senators could not tell the executive
CONTINUED on Page 3-Col. ~ e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Dexter. Me-, March 15-This Sab
bath day marked a most momentous
occasion here, when the centennial
Of the First Baptist church was OBJ
served. A program, arranged spec
tally for the event and weighty with
sentiment Of the past. wa. carried
out. Rev. +. c. Whittemore, D. D.,
of Waterville, delivered historic
address at the regular Sunday morn
ing service hour, 1880 o'clock. The
words Of Rev. Mr.. Whittemore were
Interesting to the guests present as
well as the parishioners. because the
history of the church is so closely
connected with the history Of the
town.
"Ye>Are the Light Of the World"
an entertainment, was presented
Sunday afternoon, o'clock, under
the direction of Mrs. Mary Smart. In
this interesting part of the program,
the young people of the church took
part. What of the Great Adven-
ture?" was the title of the address
given at the union service, Sunday
evening by Rev. George c. Sauer of
Belfast.
The regular choir Of the church,
which has been greatly increased in
the last few months, furnished spec
ial programs Of music for the various
meetings of he day. Mrs. Edna Mer-
ril Marsh Is the organist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
To Hasten Analysis
Income Tax Returns
On Reduced Basis

Washington, March 15.--With all IN
come tax returns for 1924 due to be
filed by tomorrow midnight, treasury
officials are making plans to undertake
an immediate analysis of the results
of the new revenue law with its re-
duced tax rates. They expect to be
able to calculate the funds the law
will produce by the end of this week.
Officials contended while the law
was under consideration that reduction
of rates in the higher tax brackets
would encourage business. 1t was said
today, however. that this phase of the
laws effect could hardly be observed
fully in the returns now being filed,
since the anticipated business expan-
and show an added volume of taxes.
The 2 per cent. rate on small in
comes. together with the added cut OF
one-uuarter of the next tax as credit
for earned income, obviously will re-
suit in a heavy decrease in total taxes
paid by the majority OF tax payers
who are in the income classes Of &c.,
600 and below.
Taxpayers this year have an added
day in which to complete the making
out and filing Of their returns. While
the law specifies March Is as the last
date, the solicitor of internal revenue
has held that the government could
not compel the filing of return on holl-
day or Sunday. Announcement was
made today. however. that strict appli-
cation of penalties provided by law
will be applied from the stroke of IL
o'clock tomorrow night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
Wolves Besieging
Alberta Settlement

Van Couver, b. c., March 15.-A
special dispatch received by the Van
Couvcr Sun from Winnipeg says: A
large pack of starving wolves has be-
sieged Wilma, a settlement northeast
of Edmonton, Alberta.
The dispatch said reports OF
wolves around Wilma were sent to
headquarters Of the Royal Canadian
mounted police at Winnipeg. All
social affairs involving trips away
from home at night have been can
celled because of wolves threatening
the lives of several residents, the
dispatch added.
The message declared that a pack
of twenty wolves chased a party of
merrymakers returning home from a
dance many miles on a lonely trail.
The men in the party, desiring to
save a single cartridge in their guns,
used the butts of the guns on the
wolves when they attempted to
jump into the sleighs. On nearing
Wilma, the wolves gave up the chase,
the dispatch said. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
Suspicious of South
Americans Allayed
Ry Recent u. S. Moves

Buenos Aires, March 15.-(By A.
p)-Ratification by the United
states senate of the Isle of Pines
treaty is the subject of editorial
comment by the leading newspapers
here. They agree that the surrend-
~ Of. the Island to Cuba has en-
HANGED the prestige of the United
States in Latin America and contrt-
buted much toward allaying 1.-The
suspicious with which the policy OF
the United States in the Caribbean
ms regarded by some Latin-Ameri-
can countries"
Under the title OF IAN historical
fortnight" La Nacion in an editorial
note that ratification of the Isle OF
Pines treaty, the Brazil-Columbla,
Peru boundary settlement and the
TAcns-Arica award all occurred
within two weeks
1T would be difficult" says this
newspaper. ito record days more
suspicious for justice and the peace
Of AmerEa since the days when In
dependence was won"
Il Confidence in our great sister re-
puhlic," the editorial continues,
therefore is well merited and con-
stitutes a federation for continental
security. We have believed In the
efficacy Of the Monroe doctrine and
liz the purity Of the idealism of Will
sen. The difficult moments have not
distorted our vision nor disturbed
our serenity. We knew the great
nation was acting in good faith its
role Of liberty and justice. AS IN the
tragic hours of the war we are able
TO affirm with renewed satisfaction;
here is the proof"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
Mayor Mclean Not
TO'Be Named for
Supreme Court Berth

Since the announcement several
days ago that Mayor Ernest l.. Nc
Lean of Augusta was being consid-
cred to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the retirement of Chief Justice
Leslie C. Cornish there has been
more or less speculation as to what
Mr.. McLean's attitude would be in
the event an appointment were ten
dered to him.
1t has been known that Mr.. Nc
Lean was in no way candidate and
that he discouraged his friends
from making a canvass in his be-
half on the ground that he might
not be able to make the necessary
financial sacrifice. On the other
hand. many of Mr.. McLean's more
intimate friends knew that the bench
offered an especial appeal to him,
and felt that that appeal might over
come all other objections, and that
while not a candidate he might ac-
cept if the appointment were offered
him. That he was giving the mat
ter very serious consideration was
known to his friends.
1t is now understood that the lat
ter part of last week Mr.. Mclean
definitely decided that he would not
be in a position to accept an ap-
pointment at this time.
The governor is now said to be
considering other available Demo
Gratis. The appointment is not ex-
pected for several days yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
HerriOt Hits at
Recent Manifesto
Cardinals and Bishops

Castries, France. March Is - (By
A. P.)-Premier Herriot spoke twice
here today. but made only one refer
encs to subjects outside the immedi-
ate object Of his visit, the Inaugural
ton Of monument to socialist lead
er Jean Jaures. a native of Castries,
who was assassinated in 1914.
After saying that NJ. Jaures never
separated his socialist ideas from his
love Of the republic, NJ. Herriot con-
tinued: 1T Is not he who would have
pronounced those criminal words
against the law that we have heard
Those present construed this as a
reference to the recent manifesto is
sued ~ the cardinals and bishops,
ana cheered the speaker loudly.
M Herriot said there had been few
governments under the republic so
~ treated as his. but he comforted
nimself by remembering that stones
are only thrown at trees on which
mere is fruit. He was particularly
nurt when he was reproached with
attacking the liberty of the people Of
Aisace-Lorraine, for whom the
government feels every affectionate
concern"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
Open Direct Cable
Service Between
U. S. and Italy Today

New York, March 1.-THE first d.
rect cable service between the United
states and Italy will be opened by
the Western Union Telegraph Co. to-
morrow.
A new Western Union cable laid 20
the Azores will join there ncy Ital-
ian cable built out to meet it from
Anzo, on the Italian coast. via Malaga
on the south coast of Spain.
The new deep sea span is wrapped in
"permalloy." an iron and nickel COM
position which Is said to make cable
communication five times faster and
to embody one Of the most significant
improvements in cable making since
Cyrus Field first wired the ocean bed
in 1858.
Baron Giacomo dc MARITIME, italian
ambassador, in the presence of many
prominent guests at the Western
Union cable office, is expected to close
the switch which will establish the
first direct cable highway between
New York and Rome. Messages will
be exchanged between President Cool
idge and the king of Italy, and Sec
rotary Kellogg and Premier Mussilini,
in honor of the event. The first pri-
vate message will be sent by Governor
"i..h VI ->e" hoih u HIS WIFE, III"
in Rome.
The new cable will also connect
later. it is said, at Horta. in the
Azores, with another cable shortly to
be laid from there to Emden, Ger
many, reestablishing direct cable
communication with Germany. broken
off since the war. President Newcomb
Carlton Of the Western Union is now
in Europe completing arrangements
for the Emden-AZores-Ne York cable.
Both cables would serve practically
all of northern, eastern and southern
Europe, with Rome and Emden as
gateways. it Is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
Former Sec. Fall
Will Be Heard in
Teapot Dome Trial

Cheyenne, Wyo., Mar. 15.-(By A.
P.)-The first intimation as to
whether Albert B. Fall, former sec
rotary of the interior, will or will
not testify for the government in
the Teapot Dome suit here was made
today by Mr.. Falls personal attor-
ney, Henry A. Wise.
Asked by newspaper men II Mr..
Fall would have any statement to
make when he arrives here late to-
night from Denver, Mr.. Wise de-
clared nothing would be forthcom-
ing. until they had conferred.
will the government have Mr..
Fall on the stand for any length Of
time, or will his examination be
brief?" Mr.. Wise was asked.
THE government will have him
on the stand but not for long," he
replied.
This was taken by Mr.. Wise's
hearers to mean the former might
stand on his constitutional rights
and refuse to testify on the ground
that he might incriminate himself.
Mr.. Fall now is under indictment in
Washington in connection with his
execution of the Teapot Dome lease
to Harry L. Sinclair's mammoth oil
company.
The main interest in the case IT.
self today remained on what Federal
Judge T. Blake Kennedy's ruling
would be on the question of admit
ting into the evidence the bank ac-
count records of the former secre-
tary, by which the government seeks
TO prove financial connection be-
tween Mr.. Fall and Mr.. Sinclair. -
The defense has objected on the
grounds that such is not competent
evidence. Judge Kennedy will rule
tomorrow on the question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
Eastern States
Radio Fans Listen
To London Program

New York, Mar. 14-While hum
dreds of English couples danced to
American music tonight in the ball
room of the Savoy hotel in London,
thousands of radio enthusiasts in
New York, Boston and throughout
New England states listened to the
same music, brought to their homes
by the first successful experiment in
double radio relaying.
Big Ben. the great bell on the clock
tower of Parliament House, was
heard as it tolled the hour of mid
night.
Never before has a message or mu-
sic been broadcast from one station.
picked up at another station and
broadcast from there and then re-
Ceived at third station and sent out
again on the ether.
For nearly two hours today. begin
ming at 6:15 p. NJ. the strains Of
Sousa's STARS and Stripes Forever"
Continued on Page 3-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
Trapped When He
Elects to Take Nap
In Engines FirebOx

Syracuse, n. Y, Mar. 15-Horace
Harris. 40. years old, Of Syracuse.
employed as a locomotive boiler in
spector by the New York Central
Railroad, after making his rounds
early this morning, decided to take
nap. 1t was during his trick on
duty and thought the firebox of the
locomotive no had just finished in
speeding would provide a safe and
undisturbed couch. He stretched out
in the farther corner and went to
sleep.
About an hour later. fireman
was ordered to put the locomotive In
readiness for immediate use. He
threw oil soaked waste and other
kindling in the fireboX and tossed in
a few shovelfuls Of coal. Harris
slept soundly through all the noise.
The fireman applied the torch.
Harris awoke to find himself trap
ped in the farthest end Of the fire.
box, with a wall of flame between
him and the door.
Fortunately for him. the fireman
had left the door open. Harris
threw up his arms to protect his
eyes and plunged into the flames.
He had to crawl over six feet of
blazing waste to reach the opening.
The fireman and other workmen
beat out the flames enveloping him
as he fell unconscious on the floor
of the engineers cab.
Harris was reported in a serious
condition at a Syracuse hospital to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
Cardinal Hayes
Raps Conditions
OF New York STAGE

New York. March 15.-Assailing
the existing conditions of the New
York stage. Patrick Cardinal Hayes
told members; of the Catholic Club
at their annual communion break
fast today that thousands of per-
sons were being deprived of their
liberty of going to the theatre be-
cause they were afraid of what they
and their children might see and
hear.
I'VE are more concerned with CIV
ing freedom and liberty to the i'm
moral, to purveyors of filth and to
criminals than we are of giving lib
crty to decent minded people of this
city and country" said Cardinel
Hayes.
1T is a sad commentary on cur
own age that we are unable to note
the difference between right and
wrong. That public officials do not
seem to know what Is moral or i'm
moral, either in the public press,
literature or on the stage"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
Lima People Hot
Over Decision in
Tacna-Arica Case

Buenos Aires, March 15.-A dis
patch to La Nacion from Lima. Peru
says the Peruvian authorities, fol-
lowing the publication of President
Coolidge's award in the Tacna-
africa controversy, considered it
convenient during the first moments
not to divulge abroad the manifesto
tions of public protest against the
decision
The dispatch adds that demonstra-
lions are occurring daily.
Police patrol the streets to keep
Order" says the dispatch, which was
filed In Lima some time Saturday
morning. "A demonstration by
women has been fixed for today,
while 1000 inhabitants of the unre-
deemed province will present them
selves at the American embassy Sum-
day to request that arbiters be chos-
en- who will assume a fair plebiscite. !"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
Rises from Sick Bed
to Rescue Doe Deer
Harried by Dogs

III with the grippe, c. c. Pills
bury, living in the vicinity Of
Nezicot river, reused himself
from his bed and at the peril of
his own life rescued a deer
chased into the water by dogs,
10 the report received Saturday
at the Department of Inland
Fisheries and Game from one Of
it's wardens in Turner Centre
who was sent to investigate.
The deer was small doe
which had been chased into the
water by dogs. the latter attack
ing it when it tried to leave the
water. Mr.. PilIsbury drove off
the dogs. but at the same mo-
ment the deer disappeared un-
der the ice, reappearins again in
an opening 80 or 40 yards below
its immersion. Though Mr.. Pills.
bury succeeded in getting tho
deer to the bank, the creature
lived only a few minutes there.
after.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
Caught in Act
Burglar Says Taught
cart" in Atlanta Pen

Baltimore. Md, Mar. 15-Declarine
that he had learned the art OF
safe blowing and lock- tumbling while
he was serving a term in the fedora
penitentiray at Atlanta, Charles
Thoronton, alias Bean, 33 years old
Is being held at the central police
station for investigation.
He was taken in custody early to-
day by police when he was sur
prised in an alleged attempt &c
force an entrance into the Parkway
Theatre. The lock was drilled al
most through.
The man had in his possession, po-
lice say. sufficient explosives and
the necessary preparing and ingnit-
ing paraphernalia to destroy several
buildings He was unarmed other
wise and surrendered without a
struggle.
According to reports Bean was one
Of the best high school hurdlers
quarter milers and football players
ever developed here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16

Chicago, Mar. 15-Four witnesses
will appear before the grand jury
here tomorrow in an effort to bring
about the indictment of William u.
Shepherd, foster father and heir of
William n. McClintock, millionaire
orphan" who died from typhoid last
December.
This action developed late today
following a conference of attorneys
and witnesses in the office of Robert
E. Grove, states attorney.
At the same time authorities con-
ferred with attorneys representing
Miss Isabelle Pope, now in Los An
geles, fiancee OF McClintocll. to whom
he gave an annuity of $4,000 in his
will. and were informed that she will
come here immediately to appear be-
fore the grand jury.
The witnesses summoned to go be-
Continued on Page 3-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-16
Especial to Kennebec JournaN

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Belfast, March ia new avenue
of entertainment was opened up for
radio fans last night when the Bel
fast station of the radio corporation
of America relayed the first musical
program from England sent out from
Station Xxx at Chelmsford, England
Via London. The program which
came in from $40 to was listened
to by m<ly Belfast fans who got it
directly from the Belfast station as
it was relayed to stations WY, WRC
aud WGY. Many got the impression
that the Belfast station was broad
casting the London program but this
was not SO. Belfast is not a broad
casting station but is what is known
as an automatic rela wing station. The
messages are received here directly
from England and through this sta
ton are relayed directly to New
York, Schenectady and Washington
from which stations they are broad
cast to the rest of the western world.
Big Ben famous London clock was
heard striking the hour from II to
2 A. NJ. the latter about 8 o'clock
by Belfast time and the voice Of the
announcer came in clearly as he said
this is England saying Good night to
America. This has opened a new in
terest in radio in Belfastfor not only
were fans able to get the program
as it was relayed from this station
but also through the New York and
Washington broadcasting stations,
this depending upon their machine.
1t is expected there will be an
other program from England on
Tuesday night although the hour has
not been announced. Mr.. S. w. Dean
manager of the Belfast station said
that last nights condition was the
finest for receiving and relaying that
he has had for the entire winter.