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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
Propose State
Commission to
Regulate Athletics

A bill to create a State athletic
commission for the regulation OF
boxing and wrestling matches and
exhibitions in which professionals
appear will be introduced at Thurs
days session of the Legislature by
Senator Harry =. Lone of Andros-
coggin. The act was prepared from
the laws of Massachusetts and Penn
Sylvania, and from the act passed hE
the Legislature of 1921 and vetoed
by Gov. Baxter.
The act provides q commission of
three members at a salary of $1,000
each; a secretary at Il salary of
$1,000: and deputy commissioners
who are TO he pail - for each con-
test which they attend by deSisna-
ton of the commission. The bill res
tricts payment of salaries and eX-
penses in such Il manner that they
can be paid only from moneys re-
ceived from licenses and taxes, so
that no appropriation is asked for
and no State money can be spent
other than from these sources.
The bill contains regulations for
TT licensing of clubs. boxers, wrest-
lers, referees, physicians. managers.
seconds. etc. The holding of contests
unless by licensed clubs, or the par
ticipation in contests by other than
those licensed, is punishable by $1,000
fines.
Provisions are included preventing
participation by boys under 16. or
the attendance by minors under 1G.
Boxers may not be paid before the
contest. Gambling on bouts is for
hidden.
In addition to fees for licenses, the
commission is to receive. for use OF
the State. five per cent OF the gross
receipts at each boxing or wrestling
match or exhibition. The act does
not affect matches where no admis-
sion is charged.
Each match will be attended by
two judges who Will give a decision
separately and without consultation
at the end of the bout. Should they
fail to agree the decision Will be
given by the referee.
The following license fees are fix
ed: To conduct exhibitions or match
es, S1.50 for each thousand of popu-
lation in the city of town where such
license is granted, based on the last
previous decennial United States
census. For the purposes of the act
tn, following towns are. in groups of
two as specified. to be considered as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
Declare Will Stay
Till Bill Is Killed

Dayton, Ohio. Feb. 25.-(By a. P.)--
Thirteen Democrat state senators of
Indiana who crossed the Ohio line into
voluntary exile late this afternoon in
protest against a gerrymander bill in
the senate, announced on their arrival
here at o'clock tonight they plan to
remain in exile until the bill is quash-
ed. The 10 senators made reserva-
tions at local hotel and arranged to
spend the night in this city.
joseph Cravens, Democratic floor
leader, acting as spokesman for the
delegation, said the senators probably
would go to Columbus tomorrow to
visit Governor Vic Donahey OF Ohio.
"How long are you going to remain
in Ohio?' Cravens was asked.
THAT all depends he answered.
1--WE are going to stay here until the
Indiana Republican senators are ready
to settle down and be sensible. Until
then we stay here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
PITTSF|ELD
Tuesday Club Meets

The pittsfeld Tuesday Club held
very interesting meeting at the
home of Mrs. Kate Givens on Som
crset Avenue. with Mrs. Givens and
Mrs. Abbie Buxton as hostesses. A
short business meeting was conduct
ed by Mrs. Nellie Hunnewell Vice.
president, followed by a lecture by
Prof. II. J.. I'lewelling of Orono on
the subject Tendencies of the Mod
ern Mover which was closely fol-
IoHe'l and very much enjoyed by all
present.
Music was furnished by Mrs. Edy-
The Coolidge. Soloist. accompanied
by Mrs. Ruth Jlaincs. pianist. and
Mrs. Dorothy 1laseltiue, violinist,
who rendered two numbers, by the
Waters Of Minnetonka" and Dream
ing Alone in the Twilight" The Club
is very happy to have such talent in
their midst.
Delicious refreshments served by
theh ostesses assisted by Mrs. Ellen
patten. Miss Florence Buxton and
Mrs. Mildred Buxton of Corinna
completed a very pleasant after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
Act Decreasing
Rate Of Interest
Un Farm Loans

senator Holley Of Somerset Offer
~ IN the Senate an act changing
me rate of interest on farm loans
a.aue the State from per cent. to 8
vef cent The measure is made re-
s soaetiVe so as to provide for re-
htunuing the extra two per cent which
~, as oeen paid on all loans made and
edoy matured, as we'll as those
~ existing, so that the interest
,os Ia Shall have been made on all
T.. as under the law since 1921 shall
cent. '''' '"'e VI h'e per
sly OF Somerset County Attorney
4, sndth of Somerset-Act changing
v salary Of the county attorney of
Il s oo county from $1,000 to
Remontrances Filed
~ several petitions for the change in
resident hunters license law and
laha. sstrances against the child
sti,m.. amendment to the federal con-
'ioh were received,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
Senator Hinckley
Entertains the
Newspaper Men

Senator and Mrs. Frederick W.
Hinckley of South Portland enter
tanned a dinner party of 10 Wednes-
day night at the Augusta House,
given for the legislative newspaper
reporters The Hinckleys proved
charming entertainers and the menu
excellent while the dinner hour was
enlivened by folklore recital of
New Bedford whaling days by Ar
thur G. Staples. editor of the Lewis
ton Journal.
In the party were Senator and Mrs.
Hinckley, Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Conant
and Hearst Conant of Cape Eliza
beth, Mrs. Mabel ]. Hayes of Port
land, Arthur G. Staples. Fred *.
Owen, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Mason,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin c. Burleigh, Mr..
and Mrs. T.. August Merrill, J.
Clement Murphy. Sam e. Conner,
Leslie z. Norwood, Clifford A. SOM
erville and Gerard p. Collins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
Indiana Senators Bolt
Continued from PAGE Onel

VINO wliiully refuse to vote or attend
sessions of the general assembly.
Indictment of the absent senators.
senator Hodges, Rep. of Gary, point
ed out, would make them fugitives
| from Justice and their extradition
cou!d be asked. Whether extradition
YOU'D De granted was uncertain.
senator Hodges admitted.
Inc Democrats were absent from
the Senate chamber throughout the
gay and thereby broke the quorum
necessary for transaction of business.
Ihey apparently. left INDIANAPOLIS
early III the afternoon in motor bus
heading for the Ohio line
The disaffection of the Democrats
was hrst manifest at yesterday aft
ernoons session when they failed to
appear at the hour for converting,
but later they assembled upon assur-
ance that the bill to which they OBJ
| Jected would not be called UP for pas
sage.
They again failed to appear this
morning but no action was taken by
the Republicans until afternoon when
the minority members We're still alb
| sent. At the afternoon session a man.
date was issued to the chief doorkeep-
err to arrest the absentees and compel
their attendance.
/ Service of the mandate was delayed,
according to the president pro tenn
pore of the senate. who told the Re-
publican members this afternoon that
Mr.. Brown, the doorkeeper. had re-
fused to obey the senate's instruc-
lions. Mr.. Brown declared that he
was not familiar with the procedure in
such cases and that this had delayed
his action.
While Mr.. Brown was comforting
with other state officials the Demo
Gratis apparently made their escape
Late this evening the doorkceper ac-
ceptcd the offer of members Of the
Marion County Horse Thief Detective
Association to assist in the search for
the runaway senators. Members of
the association secured local hotels
and reported TO their chief. Charles
l.. Riddle. that some of the Democrats
were in the city but they were unable
to say how nlany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26

sion to be appointed by the governor
ana council and work under the de-
partment of labor.
covrt stsnographsrs' ransion
Senator Charles Carter Of Lewiston
appsarcd in support Of 4 bill to pen.
SION court stenographers. Iis told the
committee he had submitted a new
ora1t OF the original bill so that only
Stehographers of the supreme judicial
court might be eligible for the pen-
sion whereas IN the Old bill superior
court Stenographers were included.
Pension of three-quarters pay for life
would be given supreme judicial court
stenographers after 20 years service,
computed on superior court service as
well as supreme judicial service. He
argued that court stenography is very
arduous work and work that incapaci-
tates ono for other work If followed
up for the quarter century stipulated
In his bill
Regulating Loans
The measure to regulate that nor
ton of loans secured by mortgage or
pledge of household furniture aroused
considerable discussion. Roland A.
Peacock of Freeport urged passage of
the bill so that the limit of interest of
% per cent. a month now allowed by
law on loans secured by furniture
might be changed to lower rate,
preferably u per cent. He said that
persons who had reached the dire ne
cessity of being forced to mortgage
their household furniture were usual
! ly unable to pay so high rate of in
terest as 81 per cent. and urged a
change in behalf of better protection
for the people. Mr.. Peacock, Sr., sec
onded his sons arguments.
William T.. Comedian and Harry
Cannell of Portland, representing the
Personal Finance Co, Carroll S. Chap
lin of Portland. representing the
American Industrial Lenders Associa-
ton. Franklin Fisher of Lewiston. for
the Maine Industrial Lenders Associa-
ton. and L. l.. IIilborn of New York.
acting director for the remedial loan
department of the Russell Sage Foun-
dation, appeared in opposition to
change of the present law. The bur
den OF their arguments was that by
setting n standard rate of interest to
be obtained by money lenders on
| household furniture the business be
came a decent commercial pursuit and
! that the loan sharks of oldcn days
| had been driven out. They also argued
| that the present set rate of - per
cent. was right TO enable their bust
nesses TO operate at a fair profit,
! Supporters of the present law
agreed that the law had the support
of the Russell Sage Foundation, that
in fact it had been legislatcd in 10
states largely through the efforts OF
that philanthropical organization.
Senator Benedict L. Maher of the
committee wished to learn what the
Russell Sage Foundation was and
whether or not the late Russell Sage
was a philanthropist or a business
man. Mr.. IIilborn of the foundation
assured him that if Russell Sage him
self was not a philanthropist then his
wife certainly was, although the foun-
dation carries the name of the de-
ceased male member of the Sage fam
| lily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
Casino Director
Holds Off Warrant
For OsbOrne's Arrest

Biarritz. France. Feb. 25-No war;
rant has yet been issued for the ar
rest of Osborne c. Wood, former
American army lieutenant, and son
of Governor General Wood of the
Philippines. following complaint
filed by the director of the BiarritZ
casino that Wood had cashed an al
legged worthless check for $4,000
FRANCS with him. The police said
they did not know Woods exact
whereabouts. but they understood he
was in San Sebastian, Spain.
1t was stated that the Bayonne
magistrate. to whom the complaint
was transmitted. had decided to wait
a little longer before issuing war;
rant in order to give the young
American a final opportunity to make
good the amount which the casino
| director claims. The director is net
| inclined to press his charge provi1
| ing he RECEIVERS his alleged loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26

right side, with his head on his chest
and one hand across his chin where
there was a deep cash caused by the
apparent reopening of a wound he
received In Chicago last week while
playing polo with his children.
DR.. Noble p. Barnes, who was
summoned. said Mr.. Mccormick had
been dead for an hour or more and
there was evidence of a gastric
hemorrhage, to which he attributed
death. He communicated his dag
nosis to DR.. j. Ramsay hewitt, the
coroner.
Upon g. later examination DR..
hewitt held that weakened muscles
OF the heart had given way to a dila-
ton OF that organ due to a disturb
ance of the stomach. He said the
apparent hemorrhage could be at
trlbuted to the cut on the chin.
The physicians were of the opinion
that Senator Mccormick had been
seized with vertigo upon arising and
fallen against door or piece of fur
niture, reopening and charging the
wound on the chin, which had been
treated here Sunday by DR.. James p.
Mitchell.
Senator McCormick's body was
moved from the hotel to home here
OF Countess Eleanor Gizycka, for
merly Miss Eleanor Patterson of
Chicago, whose family long has been
associated with the Mccormick fam
ny In the management of the Chicago
Tribune.
Funeral services will be held at
the countess home at IL A. NJ. to-
morrow and will be conducted by the
Key. j. j. Muir. chaplain Of the SEN
ate. The president and Mrs. Cool
ldse, senators and representatives
and others in the official life of the
nation will attend.
Accompanied by Mrs. Mccormick.
close relatives and committees from
the senate and house. the body will
leave here tomorrow at p. NJ. for
Chlcago. where services also will be
held. The hour for these services and
Tor the burial will not be determined
until after the arrival of Mrs. Nc
Cormick here at 8 A. NJ. tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26

IS III at his home.-Albert Stilton of
skowhegan was a recent visitor in
town.-Forrest Ray of Scion has re-
trhed to his home after being in
town 10 attend the funeral Of his
mother, Mrs. Sarah Ray.--Mr, and
Mrs. Elmer Wyman Of East WIN
slow were business visitors in Wat
ervllle ycsterday.-Mrs. Eva G. New.
ell IS passing few weeks vacation
at the home of her sister. Mrs. Geor-
gla Soule of Dorchester, Mass
MISS Arblne Smith has gone to Uni :
ty where she will teach in IJnity
high school, to fill the vacancy cau.,
ed by the resigning Of her sister,
Miss Olive Smith.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26

to try the Vegetable Compound and
I have found great benefit, and / not
only recommend it for such troubles,
but to build up the whole system. /
have used it for most every thing that
gets wrong with me. When | begin
to feel nervous and irritable | don't
stop long in getting a bottle of the
Vegetable Compound if haven't got
one in the house. 1t gives fine appe-
tite and makes new woman of me.
You may use this Testimonial in my
own town or anywhere else, and I
will answer any letters receive. >
Mrs. RUSH FULLERTON, 525 S. End
Street, Clearfield, Pa.
If you are suffering from nervous
troubles, irritability, give the Vege-
table Compound fair trial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26

one city or town; Lewiston and Au-
burn; Bangor and Brewer; Bidde-
ford and Saco; Waterville and Win
slow; Rumford and Mexico; Norway
and South Paris; and such others as
the commission may rule.
Referee $12.50, judge s.. time
keeper So, physician IS. manager
$3.50. boxer or wrestler S., seconds,
IS; non residents, boxers in feature
bout for one appearance IS, in all
star exhibition for one appearance
50. boxer in semi-final bout for one
appearance 81. boxer in preliminary
bout for one appearance 81, manager
Tor one appearance s., second for one
appearance 81.
Physicians desiring to examine
boxers and wrestlers without charge
shall be licensed without charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
Standard Apples
Continued from Page One)

graded to these sizes, he believed 1t
all right for Baldwins Spies and
Greetings.
J. II. Ames Of Portland, an apple
buyer said he believed the present
sizes used in grading resulted in a
loss of hundreds Of thousands of dol
lars to the apple growers Of the
State, and that, with the increased
size in the grade one apples, they
would bring from IS cents to a dol
lar more a barrel
George G. Young, manager of the
Maine Fruit Growers Association,
said there was a diversity Of opinion
on the bill and asked that 1t be laid
on the table pending redraft.
Chairman Wilson said such a re-
quest was unusual, but would be ac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26

else tax on automobile transporta-
ton companies.
The bill will provide for a tax of
two per cent of the gross receipts
from business within the State of
every auto transportation company.
Such companies will be required to
file monthly returns with the Public
Utilities Commission, setting forth
the number of passengers carried
during the preceding month and the
gross revenue derived therefrom,
and also the number of tons OF pro-
perty carried together with the
gross revenue derived therefrom.
The Board of State Assessors shall
determine the amount of tax due
from each company for every six
months period ending December 81,
and June 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
CURED His RUPTURE

TIM" was badly ruptured while lifting q
eu,s several years ago. Doctors said my
Tru,... ope OF cure was an operation.
hold =. oio me no good. Finally I got
blete,v something that quickly and COM
ths rn, cured ne Years have passed and
an sure has never returned. although
Rhers SohG hard work as carpenter.
houhle no operation. no lost time. no
Ia ,uil information about how YOU may
bou wrs.n Ap.ete cure without operation, II
Banter 70 me. Eugene NJ. Pullen, Car
euaa. II i1EL Marcellus Avenue. Manas-
ehos 4 - ~ Better cut out this notice and
ecn NAV ~ any others who are ruptured-
mlsefy =, ave life or at least stop the
~ Of M auptnre and the worry and dam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
Plea for Boiler
INSPECTION Comm.

After listening to lengthy and at
times very technical explanation OF
the peculiar whims of high pressure
steam boilers, the judiciary commit
tee Wednesday afternoon finally sug-
gested a new draft OF the bill then
under discussion. which would estap-
lish a State boiler inspecting commas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
HOOCH HEADACHES
HERE'S RELIEF

Just take one or two OF the safe Ana
Gin tablets prescribed by physicians and
see how quickly that splitting. binding
morning after headache leaves YOU. No
narcotics. Ana Gin simply removes the
congestion in your head-lets the blood
flow freely again, and the pain vanshes.
Only Csc box. An-a-cin Is sold by all
good druggists such as:
Partridges Drug Store. Red Cross Phar-
macy. John Coushlin. Pharmacie Fran
case. StackpoIe's Pharmacy. Sextons
Pharmacy. Quinn's Drug Store. Halo
well: Manson e. Church Drug Store, Gar
diner.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
Stor, &atRai.,
lust wash out the poisons

=. main of Rheumatism, Lumba-
Tns comes from poisons and
80, ~ s'' The kidneys and pores should
removs them
'', aid. damp weather the pores
~ ssnse The overworked kidneys
may .heI. Then those acids and tox-
may ss cu They settle in joints
m ms muscles, causing PAIN
S' wosb them out. Drink plenty Of
VS. Each morning add to the wa
wa's .ome Jad Salts. That makes a
.ua.rkling drink.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
$4,000 in Debts

Paris. Feb. 25-Friends of Osborne
c. Wood today asserted that $4,000
would be sufficient to wipe out his
that amounts claimed by two exclu-
sive clubs in Paris as being due them
by Mr.. Wood had been settled.
The French "surete generale"-a
police organization covering all Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26

In one hour YOU will see results.
The organs Of elimination will be
stimulated. Poisons and wastes will
be forced out.
Do this for one week, every morn
Ing. You will wash out a great deal
of poison. And we believe YOU will
find relief.
Whenever You feel another twinge.
do the same. Jad Salts Is made to
help you wash those poisons out,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
WINTHROP

The Winthrop Literary Club met
monday evening with Mrs. Z. H.
Penniman. The roll call was ans
wered by Little Histories of Towns
in kennebec County" a very inter
esting paper on Kennebec county, was
read by Mrs. Augustus Snow. There
were IS ladies present.
The remains of the late Mrs. AL
mira Eta Weaver of Portland wild
oW of the late George Weaver, were
brought to Winthrop Wednesday and
placed in the receiving tomb in Ma
pie cemetery for burial in the spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Weaver were former
residents of Winthrop.
The regular meeting OF Crystal
Lodge |. Q. Q. f. will be held this
evening with work in the secondde-
gree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
Rids You Of
Pile Torture

Pyramid Pile suppositoriss work
80 quickly, stop paia so suddenly,
relieve soreness 50 completely a. to
add you to the thousands who be-
lteve 1t the best, safest, quickest re-
lief known for itching. burning,
bleeding. protruding piles. Get q
6o-cent box at any drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26

VegeCaDle 20 M
pound has helped
me in every way.
Before taking it 1
couldn't stand on
my feet without
pains running all
through my whole
b o d y from m y
waist down, just
like threads pull
ing. l was not fit
to do any work.
Al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
NEWS BRIEFS

Case Of Charles Ponzi, former quick
rich financier, on trial on larceny
charges in connection with his inter
national postal coupon operations in
1920, Is given to jury in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
WINSL0W
SEWING Circle Meets

The ladies of the WinSlow Congre-
gational church Sewing Circle held a
very pleasant and profitable all day
meeting at the church parlors We'd
nesday. The ladies sewed on aprons
and garments and accomplished a
great deal of work during the time
devoted to it.
AT noon n delicious dinner was
served by Mrs. Lena Circuit, Mrs. NJ.
w. Tobey and Mrs. Ella Shorey.
There was n good attendance at the
circle. and several outsiders did JUS
tice to the splendid dinner
The next meeting will lie held on
March il and Mrs. A. b. Robinson
and Mrs. Charles Marcia will have
charge of the dinner.
There will he Republican caucus
at 1880 Saturday evening at the
sclectmen's offices on Lithgow street.
A good attendance is desired.
Party is held at the Peters Home
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Peters of
LithGow street entertained few
guests at their home Monday eve
ming in honor of the birthday of their
daughter Dorothy. also the birthday
of Mrs. Charles Marcia. The guests
piPScd Il si'SI utiiSSItIQi tNciilbS' SilS
young people playing games and a
general social time being held. Re
freshments of ice cream and cake
Were served and the guests of honor
each had a birthday cake adorned
with the right number of candles for
the years their birthday indicated.
Those present besides the host and
hostess and their daughter. was the
other guest of honor, Mrs. Marcia
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Proctor, Miss
Doris Emery, Mrs. Margaret Christy.
all Of Winslow. Mrs. Nellie LaChance
and brother Colin LaChance. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest LaChance. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Wheeler of Caterville.
Friends of Il. o. Jones OF the Eiv-
or rnnI Mill rCuret To learn that he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26

Gutzon Borglum's contract for carv-
ing on Stone Mountain Confederate
memorial in Georgia is cancelled by
executive committees formal resolu-
ton,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26

Mrs. William u. Shepherd. CO.
guardian of Williar, n. McClintock,
the millionaire orphan" refuses to
testify It Chicago inquest into his
death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-26
bill for Excise
! Lax on Automobile
transportation Co.'S.

co senator Hinckley of Cumberland
Thy VIII introduce in the Senate
-soay bill providing for an ex-