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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
One Killed, Four {
Hurt in Attack of
Crowd on Coal Truck

Pittsburgh, Dec. ZAP - One
woman Is dead. another - in criti-
cal condition and three men. includ-
ing one deputy sheriff. were injured
as the result of an attack by crowd
of men and women late today on a
Pittsburgh Coal Company supply
truck at Montour Mine number 10. at
Library, near here Reserve deputies
sent to the mine by Sheriff Robert
Woodside. soon quieted the disorder,
which started when members of the
crowd threw bricks and other mis-
siles at the truck.
The driver. Frank Flora, lost con-
troll of the machine when a brick
shattered the windshield. The truck,
en- route to the mine with supplies.
careened from the road, crushing
Mrs. George Timko and Mrs. Susie
,ezek. Mrs. Timko died few min
utes after reaching a hospital. She
suffered skull fracture. Mrs:
Bezek's ribs were crushed. Her con-
dition is critical.
Flora sustained broken legs while
Carl Martin. deputy who was rid
ing IN the truck. and Andy Brook
myer, the drivers helper. were cut
and bruised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Waterville and
Bath POstmasters
In Batch Nominations

Washington, Dec. S.-(AP)-Severa
hundred nominations to public ONCE,
mostly postmasters. were sent to the
Senate for confirmation today by Press
ident Coolidge. Many of those named
are already holding Office under recess
appointment
Among the names sent to the Capt.
toll was that of one. cabinet member,
Secretary Davis of the war DEPART
ment. appointed since Congress adj
journed last spring. The president
also sent in the names of all members
of the diplomatic corps appointed dur
ing the recess.
Among nominations for United
States marshals were William ]. Ke-
vile, District of MASSACHUSETTS,, and
Alfred J. Chretien, District Of New
Hampshire.
Thomas White of Newton was NOM
mated for collector of internal rev.
enue for Massachusetts.
Collector of customs, Wilfred w.
Lufkin, at Boston.
Comptroller of customs, Dwight
Hall of Dover. N. H, at Boston.
Among the postmasters nominated
was:
Maine-Bath, Henry w. Owens, Jr.:
Waterville. Edgar j. Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Another Step in
Removal of Snow
From Maine Roads
maine CHANGERS
Open CONVENTION
AT BANGOR TUESDAY

Bangor. Me-, Dec. s-(AP)-In-
creased activity of state develop
ment along educational lines. the re-
duction Of state and federal taxes
but not to the extent of curbing ma
tonal prosperity: the repeal Of the
publicity section of the federal in
come tax legislation and of the levies
on automobiles and automobile &C.
cessories and the careful study of
highway and electric power genera
ton and distribution problems were
stressed In the address of State Mas
ter John e. Abbott of North Berwick
at the opening of the Maine State
Oranges annual convention here to-
day.
more can be done along the line
Of education for the development of
our state than any other way, de-
clared the master.
Mr.. Abbott's address was delivered
to more than 1000 members who will
remain here three days for the con-
duct of the annual business of the
order.
All reports reveal a prosperous
condition in the Grange and at the
opening sessions marked interest
was shown in the honor the state is
to have next year in entertaining the
national grange. Discussion of this
matter is expected to be taken up
and tentative plans made.
The election of officers coming this
year gives added interest to the busi-
ness to be conducted and a number
of contests are expected N the bal
lotting. Mr.. Abbott is candidate
for reelection and is unopposed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Little to Worry About in
Maine Fuel Situation
CARCELON WILL
SUCCEED THAyER
ON |. A. COMMISSION =

Donald D. Garcelon Of Auburn was
nominated by Governor Brewster,
Tuesday, as chairman of the Maine
Industrial Accident Commission to
succeed Major Arthur L. Thayer Of
Bangor, whose term will expire Dec.
%, Mr.. Garcelon is at present asso-
ciate legal member of the commits
sion.
The governor named Willis B.
Hall. Portland attorney, for the
position of associate legal member
of the commission.
Mr.. Garcelon is a former member
of both branches of the Maine Legis-
lature, serving in the Senate in 1921.
He was appointed by Governor Bax-
ter as associate legal member of the
Industrial Accident Commission to
succeed Arthur l.. Robinson of Port
land, who was killed in an accident
while trying to catch train at the
Augusta station. He Is a veteran of
the World war and Is the son of A.
A. Garcelon OF Auburn, who has been
prominent in politics in that city.
Mr.. Hall was formerly a member of
the Maine Legislature from Caribou
Some years ago he introduced in the
Legi- lature a bill providing for the
establishment Of juvenile courts In
the State and at each session of the
Legislature since he has appeared
before the committee. advocating the
bill.
Major Thayer, who retires as
chairman OF the commission. is I'M
derstood to be contemplating enter
ing the primaries next June for the
Republican nomination for governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
HOUSE WORKS FOR
THREE HOURS ON TAX
REDUCTION MEASURE

Washington, Dec. S.-(AP) - Con-
gress received President Coolidge's
annual recommendations for >Iegisla-
ton today and then got down to
business.
The house took up the 1926, 900, 900
tax reduction bill, debating it for
more than three hours. while the
senate received food of bills dam
med up on the opening day vester.
day by early adjournment out of re-
spect to senators who have died dur
ing the recess.
A number of bills designed to car
ry out most of the major recommen-
dations of the chief executive were
INTRODUCED during the day and still
others will follow.
Republican leaders of the house
issued no statements on the presi-
dents message, but Senator Curtis
of Kansas, the Republican senate
leader. said: 1T was a strong mes
sage and lays out a good plan for
congress to follow"
Senator Robinson of Arkansas, 9
Democratic floor leader, endorsed
that part of the message relating to
the world court; expressed disap-
poiltment over tic reference to avn
alton and said there was no reason
why this country should not coop
crate in the league of nations pro-
posal for an international disarma-
ment conference.
"a very mediocre paper" was the
assessment of Representative Gar
rett, of Tennessee, the Democratic
floor leader. He added that it SEEM
ed to be shot through with too much
political opportunism."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Notes Passing of
The Country Church

Chicago. Dec. S--(AP)-The coun-
try church is largely gone. o. +.
Bradfute, president of the American
Farm Bureau Federation. told the
seventh annual meeting Of the feder-
alton today.
II fear with It," he added has
gone much genuine spirituality. 1t
may not be possible and indeed IT
may not be necessary to re-establish
the country church. but 1t is neces-
sary to keep faith in God and his
laws, which after all is the supreme
law of our land, for 1t Is in God we
trust.
Let me emphasize the necessity OF
the greater attention to the social
side of our country life and more
genuine fellowship with our neigh
bors. We cannot afford to overlook
the spiritual phases of country life.
1.-THE home and community service
is a vital and necessary part of farm
bureau work and hould be given ev-
cry encouragement"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Propose Beer of
A Percent Alcohol in
Original Packages

Washington, Dec. S.-(AP)-NeW
tributaries were opened today in the
Senate to the streams of proposals
yesterday in the House for repeal OF
modification of the Volstead act.
While dry leaders In the Senae
withheld legislation they have In ming
for Tightening up prohibition enforce.
ment those in the House have almost
kept pace in the number OF such
measures with those advanced by the
opposition. l.,
The chief "Iiberalizing" measures IN
the Senate were offered by the sena-
tors from New Jersey. Senator En-
wards. Democrat, came out hatly Tor
repeal of the volstead act. and onereo
besides "a measure to legalize the sale
in original packages of beer having :
per cent. of alcohol by weight.
The measures introduced by Senator
Edge. Republican. weresless drastic.
He called for 2.75 beer. the kind au-
thorized under wartime prohibition
and also offered a bill removing the
present restriction of one pint every
10 days on liquor prescribed by an
individual by a physician !.
All of these measures were relerfeo
70 the judiciary committee. which ex-
pects later to have before II other pfiis
for modification of the Volstead act
and still others designed to make more
difficult the flow Of liquor into illegal
channels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
About IS Per Cent of Normal
Hard Coal Supply on Hand,
Administrator Boyd Reports
Governor Sees Possible
Use of National Fuel Situa-
ton by Anti-AdministratiOn
Group

The coal situation is likely to be
used as a club to attack the present
national administration and the ia
vorable fuel situation here in Maine
as shown by the report of James C.
Boyd of Portland, fuel administrator
for Maine. can be used to good advan-
tage to offset manoeuvres Of this type.
in the opinion Of Governor Ralph O.
Brewster.
Copies Of Mr.. Boyds report, which
was presented to the governor and
council Tuesday, will be sent to U. S..
Senators Hale and Fernald immediate-
ly. the governor asserted.
Fuel Administrator Boyd's report
was in part as follows:
Our survey in September showed
that on September 1st approximately
$50 of the anthracite required for
this winter was already in dealers or
householders' hands, leaving approx
mately $3.50 of the winters needs
still to be secured. A survey made
the middle of November indicates that
the conclusions reached from the Sep
TENDER LIST survey were correct. also
that very large amount of the So %
Continued on Page 11-col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Maine Members in Initial Meet
AT Augusta - Encourage
ment of Agriculture, Power
and Marketing, Three Things
Stressed-Council of " Will
Meet in Providence Next
Monday

Three definite things that especial
~ interest Maine, and should interest
all New England. will be submitted
by the Maine delegation at the first
meeting Of the New England Council,
to be held in Providence next Mon
day. The three things upon which
the Maine members centered their
attention at meeting held at the
State House Tuesday are:
Encouragement of profitable agri-
culture.
Greater development Of water pow
er for the generation of electricity.
emphasis being placed on the needs
of electric light and power in the
rural communities.
Improvement III methods Of mar
keting quality products, both within
the United States and by export to
foreign markets.
The meeting in Providence will be
the first getting together of the New
England Council, the working body
chosen at the recent New England
Conference held in Worcester. Mass.
This body consists of u members. IL
from each of the New England
states.
Henry F. Merrill of Portland is
chairman of the Maine delegation
and the other IL are: Robert Braun.
Portland; Oscar H. Brown, Passport;
Charles Ault. Auburn: William l.
Cummings, South Berwick; Guy p.
Gannett, Portland; John w. Leland,
Sangerville; Clarence L. Powers,
Fort Fairfield; Hiram w. Kicker. Po-
land; Eugene T. Savage, Bangor;
Clarence C. Stetson, Bangor; Walter
S. Wyman, Augusta.
The first business transacted at
this, the first session of the Maine
members of the New England Coun-
Gil held yesterday, was the election
of a permanent secretary. A. L. T.
Cummings of the state chamber OF
commerce, who served as temporary
secretary of the Maine delegation at
the Worcester conference. was con-
tinued in that office.
The rules adopted for conduct OF
business by the delegation are as fol-
lows:
/. The objects, and general pro-
CONTINUED on Page 11-Coi. %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
DAYLIGHT SAVING
GROUP AT SEA over
COURSE IN FUTURE

Portland, Me-, Dec. 81 tAP) -
Members of the Maine daylight saw
ing committee today declared they
were uncertain what the next move,
II any. would. be in their efforts to
have daylight saving time in Maine,
as a result of the evident approval
given by Maine voters yesterday Of
the standard time law by big mar
gin.
They would not confirm reports
that the committee would consider
engaging counsel in an effort to have
the law declared unconstitutional,
although it was understood this
course had been urged upon them.
There Is said to be feeling that
there are some features of the law
which are contrary to the constitu-
tional rights of individual citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
ScOlded by Mother
Youth Kills Himself

Lowell, Mass, Dec. 8-(AP)-Be-
cause his mother upbraided him for
remaining out late last night, Henry
f. Palisoul, IA year old student at
the Lowell Vocational school. shot
and killed himself this morning at
his home. 17S West London street.
His mother scolded him at the
breakfast table. En got UP abrupt
ly and went to his room. The report
of a shot followed and his mother
went to find him dead on the floor
with % calibre rifle at his side.
He was described as boy of highly
sensitive nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
J. r. Booth, Called
Lumber King Canada,
Dies in Ottawa Home

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 8-(AP)-Can.
ada's lumber king, Ottawa's grand
old man, r. Booth. died peaceapiy
at his home in Ottawa this afternoon
at the age of 50 years. The funeral
which will be held Here Thursday
afternoon at $50 will be attended by
representatives of the government.
the city and possibly the governor
general.
Princess Lois, his granddaughter,
wife Of Prince Eric of Denmark, Is at
present in Denmark.
Born in the village Of Waterloo,
Quebec. April 5. 1927. Mr.. Bootn was
educated in the public schools and
worked on his fathers farm until OF
age. Then he labored as carpenter
on the Central Vermont railway.
He was a director OF the Grand
Trunk Pacific railway, president OF
tho Dominion Nickel and Copper
company and a director of the Can
ada Cement company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Hear Six Army
Officers in Answer
To Mitchell Charges

Washington, Dec. 8. - Cap -
Economy and the army air service
itself were blamed today by high
ranking officers. testifying before the
Mitchell courtmartial, for aviation
and other troubles now vexing army
executives.
The war department and the gen.
eral staff, the two agencies blamed
by Colonel William Mitchell, techni-
cal prisoner before the court, for
incompetent administration of the
National Defense, were defended by
the six witnesses heard-three major
generals and three lieutenant colon
els.
Major General Hanson E. Ely,
commandant of the army war COL
lege, opposed unified air service, de-
Tended by the armys existing organ
ization and declared the best de-
Tense was a balanced army" with
all arms cared for and developed in
proportion to their value to the
whole.
The war college chief was succeed
ed on the stand by Major General
Robert H. Allen, chief of infantry,
and M. w. Ireland, surgeon general.
The infantry general told the court
tnat MS Drancn sun ereQ mucn the
same as the air service did from
the necessity of continuing use of
war time equipment due to lack of
funds.
General Ireland agreed with him
that recommendations for improve
ments in the medical corps had been
disapproved by the general staff. as
had infantry and aif service recon-
mendations.
The purpose Of this line of ques-
tioning by the prosecution counsel
was to show the court that the gen.
eral staff treated recommendations
from the various branches without
bias or discrimination. and often re-
jected recommendations from the
branch heads because they called
for expenditure of funds which the
staff did not have available.
The prosecution counsel brought
the economy situation forcibly before
the court when he showed through
Lieutenant Colonel H. E. Bulls. gen.
eral staff reserve officer. that it
would cost the government as high
as SOS, 100000 a year to give the air
reserve pilots training for one hour
a week, described by defense wit
ness as a remedy for one air service
trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
New Clue Renews
Search for Missing
Smith College Girl

Northampton. Mass, Dec. sap
A search Of the Connecticut river
for The body of Miss Alice NJ. Cor
bett of Utica, N. y, Smith College
Junior. who disappeared from her
dormitory on November 10, will be-
gin at once as a result of new clue
unearthed today In Holyoke by State
Detective Joseph V. Daily.
DAILY said one OF the most promis-
ing leads furnished to date was given
by a Holyoke man, whose name he
declined to make public. This man,
the state officer said, while walking
on a stone abutment overlooking the
Holyoke dam on November Is saw
something yellow floating down.
stream He watched 1t go over the
dam and 1t was not until 1t had dis
appeared that he realized the object
resumbled a crumpled yellow slicker.
He did not connect the object with
Miss Corbett's disappearance until he
learned recently that she was sup
posed to be wearing yellow slicker
when she disappeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
SHOE WORKERS AT
BELFAST TOLD MUST
ACCEPT WAGE SLASH
Especial to Kennebec JournaIl

NoPVSaoi W hCuneDec JOurna)
Belfast, Me-. Dec. S.-Industrial
life is threatened with disruption to-
n :. The employees of the r. p.
Hazards Shoe Company held a
mass meeting. having been advised
this morning that at the end of
December there would be a 10 per
cent cut. They were given option
OF accepting this cut or shutting
down the factory. At the mass
meeting held in a local theatre at s
o'clock Jack Thompson of the Haz-
card Company addressed the gath
ering, stating the facts of the case.
He told them that owing to the rise
in prices of materials the company
would operate at a loss and asked
employees to stand 10 per cent of this.
promising them steady work until
the first of June at least. The alter
native Is the closing of the Belfast
plant and taking the work to Gar
diner.
Mr.. Thompson advised the en-
ployes to consider the matter care
fully. telling them that they have
three weeks to do 90 and suggest
ingg they have a polling system at
the factory allowing every man and
woman to vote on the matter. He
asked these who find that they can
not accept, to work their notices and
promised them work IL they ever
decided to return. II there was
vacancy. The average wage in the
factory is about $50 per week and
the weekly payroll is some $3.50. 1t
will be a very serious matter for
Belfast II there Is a walk out and
the factory closed as 1t is the chief
industry here. Followin the mass
meeting committee from the en-
ployes went into a private confer
ence,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Maine Corporation
Faces 100000 Suit

Portland, Me-, Dec. S-(AP)-A
civil sui. for 100000 damages was
filed in the United States district
court today by Gordon E. Erik Of
San Antonio. assignee for J. L. Hud-
son. contractor, to recover for Dor
ing in an attempt to sink an oil well
in Tampico. Mexico in 1928. The
contract price was $4,000.
Hudson, it is claimed. was to have
bid after reaching a depth of 1000
feet. but it is alleged the Information
al Petroleum Company, a Maine Cor
poration, the defendant broke the
contract by refusal to pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
N. H. Man Adviser
To King of Siam

Lisbon. N. H., Dec. S.-(AP)-
Friends of Raymond ID. Stevens Of
Landau have learned that he has re-
ceived a telegram from Siam announc-
ing his appointment as adviser to the
king. Stevens. who is in Orlando,
Fla. is expected to arrive here De-
cember- 20 and sail for Siam on Feb
ruary L.
Stevens, who will succeed Francis
B. Sayre. son-in-law of the late Pres
ident Wilson. formerly was vice
chairman of the United States Ship
ping Board and American representa-
tive OF allied shipping in London dur
ing the World War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Cornrrlittee Of Ell g h t
Nam e d to Discuss
Project in Various
Communities
Will Be Estab-
Iished at Augusta = Data
Considered Regarding Costs
id NJ eth 0 d s. Highway
Commission Will Act in Ad-
yisory Capacity-Chief En-
aineer Sargent Gives Figures
Il Other States

sAIaine's main trunk lines should
i. kent open in winter or else we are
bshind the times" declared Sher-
nan I. Douglas Of Lamoine. former
membsf Of the Maine House and
raureesntatives OF Chambers of
Commerce from various sections of
M state, held with the State High
nv Commission at its Office In the
asie building Tuesday afternoon.
The conference resulted in the
tIectIon Of q committee consisting
4 cecil Clark Of Saco, r. B. Redfern
Il Yarmouth, Haven Sawyer of Ban
81, B. r. Jose of Gardiner. o. Fill
huh 81 Rumford, G. c. Thompson
il LEWISTON, Edwin NJ. Foster of
WsierTille and H. H. Thurlough of
pftshsld, this committee to en-
deavcr to- interest communities,
business firms and individuals in the
project Of keeping the main trunk
hghways Of the State clear Of snow
tbs winter. I'd
The committee met Immediately
Il the close of the conference yester-
day and elected Mr.. Sawyer as chair
man. Paul D. Sargent. chief engin-
a. of the State Highway Commits
a1n will be q member of the COM
miiiee ex-oficio and will serve as its
secretary. The members voted to
eabllsh headquarters in Augusta
ia vii hold another meeting in the
lnr future for the purpose of work.
hg out q plan by which the people
h.tcmxaunities all along the trunk
HIGHWAYS may be shown the advan-
tages Of the project. SO that there
Continued on Page 11-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Observe Spirit Of
Law, Urges in
Annual Message
Document to Congress
One of Longest in
Years Extension
of But No Radical
ID Departure from
Present Policies, He
Declares - Stresses
Anew Need for Gov.
eminent Economy

Washington, Dec. S. (AP)4
Wide range of legislative recon-
mendations, some of them new,
others reiteration of policies he has
advocated to congress for the last
two years, was contained In Presi-
dent Coolidge's annual message
transmitted today to the house and
senate.
Complete message on pages eight
and nine.)
Abandoning his custom and that
of Presidents Wilson and Harding
Of addressing a new congress in
joint session, Mr.. Coolidge submitted
his message in writing. One of the
Continued on Page 9-CoL 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
Secret Indictments
In Probe of Graft
Lowell City Officials

Several secret indictments We're re-
turned today by the Middlesex
county grand jury which has been
investigating charges of graft against
city officials of Lowell. Further in
dictments were expected tomorrow.
The grand jury began its investi-
CATION about two months ago and. has
held hearings both in Lowell. and
Cambridge. In the course of the in
quiry subpoenas were issued for a
score of municipal officials, including
the mayor, city treasurer, city audi
tor and city solicitor. and only the
police and fire departments appeared
to have remained unexamined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-09
League in Doubt
Over MOsul Problem

Geneva, Dec. S.-(AP)-The sub
committee of the League of Nations
council which has been studying the
thorny Mosul problem, embodying
a dispute between Great Britain and
Turkey has not yet been able to
reach a decision, it is learned au-
thoritatively.
The present deadlock in the sub
commission Is regarded as indicating
the difficulty the council may have
IN reaching Its eventual decision
which, under the ruling of the world
court, requires unanimous vote.
with Great Britain and Turkey as
the interested parties abstaining.