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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-15
Auditor as Scape-Goat

legislative Committee on appropria
tions and financial affairs, and On
nnolng ample funds in the state
treasury IL pay all bills they and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-09-15

, and the Auditor again confuse their
figures when they speak of a special
appropriation of $296,s33.7o. That
was the amount in Res. Chap. SO,
Laws 1925, whereas the amount
needlessly appropriated by the Act
| above referred to was but $277,S63.04
the difference between these
amounts being one of the book keep
! ing transfers authorized by the Leg
islature.. the other being for s30.5o0.
What Was the Motive?
What was the motive behind all
this? Does the present administra-
ton seek to have large cash bal
ance at the close of it's fiscal year in
1926 to which to point with pride i,
and at the same time wish to dis
credit the former Administration by
trying to make it appear that the
states treasury was bankrupt and
that special tax was necessary to
make the State solvent?
No State Tax Money Until Dec. 1925
Again, if the amount specially ap-
propriated' actually was needed to
pay bills, it will not become avail
able until December, 1925, at which
date the cities and towns pay their
taxes into the State treasury. The
unreasonableness of the situation
is apparent, for special appropria-
tlon was passed in March and April
10 meet an alleged desperate emer.
gency and an AFFIDAVIT" alleges a tax
was levied to provide the funds, but
no money will accrue from all this
until eight months later.
As to Alleged "overdrafts"
IN Mr.. Hayford's recent AFFIDAVIT
ne states that there were at that
ume (Feb. 1890 existing overdrafts
IN the sum of $s0,102.75". II by this
ne refers to the State prison and
otner Institutional and departmental
accounts these all have beer, dis
russed In my former reply. II he
'eiers to the State continent fund
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
'SUPER-bREWER'
SEARCH ENDS
IN CAPTURE
Police Catch Fugitive as
He Prepares to !
Quit City.

The "super-brewer," whose estab.
lishment was raided last week by
United States prohibition officials,
but who escaped, was captured early
Tuesday morning by Detectives
Ruhnke, Carver and Kohr.
Following the raid. in which ap-
proximately $500 bottles of beer were
seized, the proprietor of the supposed
vacant house fled and since then has
engaged in a game of hide-and.seck
with officers of the government and
police department.
The man arrested Tuesday is an In.
dian, 33, and detectives declared that
he was prepared to leave town to-
day.
He had been heard of two or three
times since the raid last week but
each time detectives went after him he
had fled
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
RAIN ASSURES
CROPS IN
VALLEY,
Indications Point to Big
Season for Stockmen
and Farmers. i

Indications of a big season fol
stockmen and producers throughout;
the Valley and border country follow
the heaviest rainfall in many months
in those vicinities, according to ad-
vices received from Webb, Zapata,
Jim Hogg, Duyal, Jim Wells, Starr
and other counties, all of which re-
ceiyed from three to five inches of
rain within the last SO hours.
Large ranches, farms and oil fields
in that section were soaked thoroughly
and grass is expected soon, according
to the reports.
Farmers and ranchmen rejoiced as
the rain fell and declared the precipi-
tation to be worth millions of dollars
TO them.
Little damage other than flooding
all byroads and disrupting telephone
service was done by 42-mile gale
which accompanied the rains in GER
tain localities.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
Coyote, Pups
Escape Shots
of Officers

Sinking along the darkness OF
Market street within . few
yards OF the central police sta.
ton, a coyote mother and her
half.grown pups remain untouch-
ed by bullets.
On numerous occasions recent
ly she has been sighted and
twice she and her family have
been near death, but luck born
Of the desperation which drove
her and the pups from their ma.
tural haunts to seek existence in
the city has spared them.
Tuesday morning Bobbie Hard.
castle, patrol driver, armed with
small caliber rifle stalked the
mother rs she came from her
haunt near the Duerler Candy
company to q spot on the San
Antonio river behind the A. b.
Franks company's warehouse.
His shot went wild and the
coyote skunk into cover along
the waters edge.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
ARMY await is
REPORT ON
MITCHELL
Insubordination Only
Charge to Be Brought
II Action Taken.
CONTINUED From Page One.)

guarding the Texas border at Donna,
IN 1856, with the rank Of major,
He was promoted to the rank of ma
jor general in 1918, having risen from
major in two years.
The inspector general is a graduate
Of West Point and has been an in
fantry officer or in the inspector gen.
erals department during his 81 years
Of service in the army. BE has seen
service in Alaska, Cuba, the Philip
pines and along the Mexican border.
No word has been received in San
Antonio from the inspector generals
department, indicating when the in
vestgation of Colonel Mitchells
charges viii begin, it was said Tues
day.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
RIFFIANS MORE ACTIVE

FEE, French Morocco, Sept. S.-CP
The enemy tribesmen, with increasing
numbers on the western section of the
battle front, are showing greater &c.
tiyity, according to French military
sources here. Abd-El-Krim, the Riff
fan leader, who has returned to his
headquarters at Ajdir, has removed a
number of his regular troops from the
center and sent them TO the sector
where operations are being directed by
his brother from his base established
near Sheshuan.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
PHIL WRIGHT SCORES
Is BOULEVARD SYSTEM
CONTINUED From Page one.)

CONTINUED From Page One)
largely due to the fact that San An.
tonic has never insugurated the boule-
ward system" Commissioner Wright
asserted.
The estimated cost Of installing
traffic markers, two at each inter.
section, is $1,000.
Additional policemen also would be
necessary 10 enforce the new rules,
according TO Mr.. Wright.
The only justification for inau-
gurating the system is when the trait
hc on street has become so con.
gested extreme measures are required
10 relieve conditions. and inasmuch
as this condition does not exist on
any Of the city's streets. ! recommend
the petition be refused" Commissioner
Wright concluded.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
CANoEISTS STARVING.

PARIS, Sept. S.-CP)-A dispatch
to the Journal from st. Raphael says
that an Italian torpedo boat has
picked up a bottle containing a mes.
sage signed by Lieutensnts Smith and
Brandt, saying they were injured and
starving on an island near Cape
Corse. Smith is n Canadian canoe.
list, who padded from Canada to
New York and from England to
Rome. He, in company with Brandt,
is now trying to round the world in
a small boat.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
CONTINUE HUNT
FOR MISSING
PMS NO. |
Believe Seaplane Sank as
Soon as It Struck
Water. q
by Universal Service.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. S.
Search for the missing Pho No. L
will not be abandoned for the present.
Replying to a query from Captain
Stanford e. Moses. Hawaiian flight
project commander, Captain T.. s.
Jackson Of the aircraft carrier Lang
ley, in charge of the search, declared
he is not ready to express an opinion
until further search has been made.
Captain Moses message reads:
Advise whether in your opinion
further search would be useless"
The reply:
mot ready to express my opinion
until informed OF areas sea rched BY
destroyer squadron and other units
battle fleet returning from Samoa,
". s."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
HERE AND THERE
BY TELEGRAPH
500 ON TRIAL

VIENNA, Sept S-OPD-The Abend
says il learns that 500 Bessarabian
peasants now are on trial at Kish
inev, Rumania, by a military tribunal.
They were arrested by a Rumanian
punitive expedition sent against the
inhabitants of Tatar Bunar, who were
alleged TO have plotted TO deliver Bes-
serabia over the Soviet Russia at the
end of September.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
FORT WORTH SAFES ROBBED

FORT WORTH, Sept. S.-The
Victory Wilson store, $40 IL Hous-
ton street, and the Home Abstract
company, 103 IL West Sixth street,
were the victims Of safe robbers Mon
day night. Four stores in that neigh
borhood have been entered in three
nights.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
WORMS MENACE COTTON.

DALLAS, Tex, Sept. S.-CP)-Re.
newed fight against the leaf worm is
necessary TO protect late cotton, A. B.
Jolley, Dallas county farm agent, said
today after his return from a trip to
Arkansas. A poisoning campaign
against the worm a month ago checked
the pest. but extensive loss is possible
unless the fight is continued, he said.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
NEW GAS WELL ABLAZE.

NOCONA, Sept. S.-GP)-A gas
well brought in last night by the
Texa Company was ablaze today.
Gas sand was struck at $50 feet and
the well blew in last night with an
estimated flow of 100000 cubic
feet. 1t was known as the, Texas
Company W. W. Jones well, as an
offset to the Hinton well.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
ITALIANS START AIR TOUR

TURIN, Italy, Sept. S.-R)-A
squadron of three airplanes hoped off
here today for Udine on the first
leg of an aerial tour of the principal
cities Of eastern Europe. The itine.
rarcy includes Vienna, Budapest, Blu
charest, STEAMBOAT, Sofia. Belgrade
and Rome. 1t was originally intended
10 include n number of Russian cities,
but the plans were changed by the air
ministry at the last moment.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
NEED 1000 PICKERs.

DALLAS, Sept. s.--A request for
1000 cotton pickers at Rosedale, Miss,
has been received at the Dallas office
of the Department of labor employ
ment bureau. Requests for pickers re-
ceived here now aggregate 1000 work
ems, J. Fl. Fallin, deputy in charge,
said.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
BLAST KILLS MAN.

GALVESTON. Sept. s.-Bert
Schroeder, engineer on the Nicaraguan
motorship Worden, belonging to the
Southern Banana Corporation, sue
stumbled early today to injuries received
Yesterday as result of an explosion
in the engine room OF the vessel. r.
Juchouski, another engineer, and T.
Pelka, an oiler, were also injured.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
SEEKS
SAN ANTONIO DATA

A survey of San Antonio's assets.
for use in its columns, was requested
OF the Chamber of Commerce by
Editor and Publisher, a national mag
azine for newspaper men, Tuesday.
The data is being compiled for the
by Fred Herndon.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
Eats to Exist;
Now Eats at
Cits Expense

"Where do you live?" Desk
Sergeant McKaughn asked, start.
ing In on the routine Of book
ing a drunk man.
II don't live" the prisoner
replied.
"Wel. what do you do?" the
sergeant asked, sensing philoso.
phical discussion.
II exist"
The point Of your existence!"
VERY low"
what do you do TO exist?"
Eat"
"All right, eat on the city,"
said the sergeant as he waved
him toward the jail elevator.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
ALLIES INVITE GERMANY.

GENEVA, Sept. S.-PD-The al
lies have definitely decided TO invite
Germany TO a conference for consid-
Grafton Of the proposed security pact,
British spokesman announced to-
day.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
P|CKPOCKET ROBS
COUPLE Of S24OO
Continued From Page one.)

TT = -V11I abE OHE'
repair business in California before
starting TO Texas.
Stanley Z. Frank. patron Of the
same theater, also was the victim OF
the, pickpocket shortly before the
Richards robbery was discovered.
A gold watch and chain were stolen
from his pocket as he watched The
picture.
bis case. -
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
Nainsook Unions

Full cut unions for boys 2, to
18 years. The small sizes have
waist buttons. Athletic style,
elastic seam in back. ..... .85c
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
Wide Belts

Made of solid leather and
guaranteed for many months of
real service l............ .$1.00
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
New Fall Caps
at a Saving
$500 Values S1.59

All wool caps in the new one
piece and eight-quafter shapes.
Patterns and colors to harmonic
with the new fall suits. A great
value at $1.59.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
ISSUE CLEAR.
EXPECT ACTION.

But in view of Davis statement
that the situation calls for action,
not words" action is expected to
come swiftly with the return of act
ing secretary.
His first step will be 10 ask for an
official transcript Of Mitchel's state
ment.
Whether General Kinds has seen fit
10 take the initiative and demand that
Mitchell either confirm or deny his
press statement is not known.
IL he has, it was pointed out that
action by the War Department would
be speeded up.
Immediately upon receipt Of con-
firmation Of the charges, the War De
partment viii order the calling o! a
general court-martial TO trr Mitchell.
In accordance with the general rule.
the proceedings Of the court-msrtial
are expected 10 be open TO the public
and the press.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
AIR DISASTERS.

In all probability, Mitchell will be
charged with:
1-Conduct unbecominy an officer
and q gentltman.
2-Conduct 10 the prejudice Of coed
order and discipline.
In view of the seriousness Of his
charges, Mitchell will no doubt be
permitted 10 bring in all witnesses
necessary in order to substantiate his
charges.
This will give the Shenandoah dis
aster and the Inflated Hawaiian flight
a thorough airing.
Mitchell might prove bis case be-
yond peradventure Of a doubt and
yet be convictcf by n court-martial Of
either one or both Of the charges
brought against him.
The testimony, however, would
mitigate the punishment melted out
10 him.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
Special Group
S1.OO Blouses
800

These blouses should sell for a
dollar, but at 89c you're getting
value-plus in fine quality percale
material-fast colors in a large
assortment of neat patterns.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
INVOLVES COOLIDGE.

And that is where the President
will be forced 10 take a hand in the
controversy.
No officer can be dismissed from
the Service without his sanction.
Even II the court does not recon-
mend dismissal and imposes another
sentence. nothing can prevent Con.
gress taking w the subject and prob
ing IL 70 the very bottom.
Lyon the result Of that inYestiEa.
ton Deepen Is the future air policy.
While the present Republican Con
gress is not likely TO fly in the face
OF President Coolidge's recommenda.
tons, the investigation is certain 20
crystalize public opinion in such a
way that the administration will hcsi.
tate 70 20 contrary 20 the wishes Of
the peoDle.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
CONGRESS FRIENDLY.

Reorganization Of the executive de-
psrtment Il question agitated since
The beginning Of the Harding admin
istration, is certain 10 come before
the present Congress.
The President is reported intent
upon the establishment Of a depart
ment Of education.
Once that question 4 opened, the
Recommendation Of Colonel Mitchell
for a department Of defense, with
undorsecretaries Tor land, sea and air,
Flll come squarely before Congress.
Mitchell hiss SCORES Of personal
friends snd followers in Congress and
thert h every reason 20 believe that
Il vii ultimately carry hb point.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08
Coolidge Center
of Next Action
By FRASER EDWARDS

WASHINGTON, Sept. s. The
first deal in the showdown that will
determine Americas future air policy
"a situation long sought BY Colonel
William Mitchell-begins today when
II citing Secretary Of War Davis re-
Nsns 10 his office.
Before the hand is played out, the
figure of President Coolidge is likely
to obscure even the picturesque flying
general" whose sensational charges
Of criminal neglect and almost treas
enable administration Of the national
defense by the army and navy" have
brought aviation 10 the fore in the
public mind.
After the smoke Of the aerial battle,
ytarted by Mitchell, clears, the Presi-
sent and Congress must act as final
arbiters in settling the nations air de-
Tense policy.
ISSUE CLEAR.
The issue is so clearly drawn that
Washington believes neither the Pres
jdent nor Congress can iysore il.
That Colonel Mitchell will be called
before q court-martial to explain his
charges is a foregoue conclusion.
But that viii! be merely the fore
runner to a bitter fight that is sure TO
rage in and out Of Congress fdr many
months before the winner is declared.
In the absence of the ailins Secre-
tary Weeks. Davis, Major General
John /. Hines, chief Of staff, and
official notice from Major General
Finest Kinds, commander of the
Eighth Corps Area, at San Antonio,
where Mitchell made his charges, no
action has been taken BY the War
Dennrfnnenf
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-08

sericeabe
of
suggestion
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New Britain herald., 1925-01-30
AMENDMENT
 MAY BE RESCUED
Public Opinion Likely to Come
 to Its Relief

Washington, Jan. 30.-It is the observation of Prohibition Commis- sioner Haynes that public opinion, expressing itself through various channels ranging from great indus trial corporations to the theater, is making easier the enforcement Of the prohibition law. The addition of the name of the Colorado Fuel x Iron Co. to those of other concerns which have forbidden their em- ployes the use of intoxicants, has ust been recorded at enforcement headquarters. Scores of employers, MT. Haynes says, have posted notices in their establishments that users of liquor will be automatically dis missed.
 The Colorado Fuel & Iron Co. gave to each of it's workers this mo- tice: This company is going to get along in the future without the services of bootleggers and their customers. We class as bootleggers all those who manufacture, sell or distribute intoxicants either per sonally or through agents or mem bers of their families. Such persons will be discharged on evidence satis- factory to the management without | waiting for conviction in the courts. |"
 The management held that a miner under the influence of liquor was a dangerous element because Of the many chances for disaster under ground through Carelessness.
 An even more drastic rule was re- gently laid down by Henry Ford, and numbers of hotels and restaur- ants have acted to banish liquors from their premises. One hotel, MT. Haynes says, forced it's employes to sign a pledge 10 not sell liquor and ss an added precaution employed detectives to search the walters when they appeared f6r duty.
 Some theaters have banned jokes on prohibition from their stages, and one insurance company is asking applicants whether they drink boot leg liquor, Mr. Haynes declares 4 western city advised it's employees that use of liquor would result in dismissal. and caused each worker to give his signature as evidence that he had been warned,
 IntemperanCe was never wise, eco- nomical or safe, in the opinion of Commissioner Haynes, but it is in- finitely less so now than ever Amid the powerful inventions and hurried life of today sound bodies, steady nerves and sober judgment are indispensable to life. This fact is recognized everywhere"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-30
Patents Issued to
 In Connecticut

Patents issued by the U, S. Patent Ooltice, Januark 27, 1915 10 Connee- ticut inventors.
 List furnished by the office of Harold G. Manning, WaIk.Over Shoe store, 21l Main street. New Britain.
 John T. Austin. Hartford. Re- enforced cable.
 Howard NJ. Barber, Stonington, as- sgnor to c. B, Cotlrell x Sons Co. e patents). Rotary web-printing ! press and applying anti-olfset ma terial to the treshlyprinted sides of sheets.
 Charles J. Baumer. Jr,, Nauga- tuck. Bung.
 Otto Bergstrom. Bridgeport. Door indicator.
 Anthony Dombrowski, Waterbury. Reflector for automobile headlights.
 Everett o, Hitler, Hartford. assign or to Hartford -Fairmont Co.,, Cana Jonarie, N. '. Gass-i feeding ma chine.
 Walter E. Irving. Glenbrook. as- signor to Irving Iron Works Co. Re- enforced concrete slab. Harry c. Ives. Bridgeport. assignor to The Ives Mfg. Corp. Automatic coupler for toy railway cars.
 Jerome R. LaVigne, Waterbury, assignor to Waterbury Buckle Co. , Buckle for bathing belts. Iyar Lundgaard. Hartford, as- signor to The Automatic Refrigera- ting Co. Method of and machine for making heat exchangers. [ Nelson F. Mann. Newington, as- signor to Manning, Bowman & Co.,, Meriden. Electric toaster. 1 George E. Prentice, Berlin. Key case.
 Forrest c. Purinton, Waterbury, assignor to The Patent Button Co. Lapel button. Joseph Sachs, Hartford. Meter protective device.
 Curtis H. Veeder, Hartford, as- stgnor to The Veeder Mfg. Go. @ patents). Compensating device for oil-pump counters, etc. herman Il. Wolter, Meriden. as- signor to Edison Electric Appliance Co.,, Inc, Chicago, III. Combined electric heater easing and standard.
 Trade-Marks Registered
 Prest-O-Electric Devices Co.,, Inc, Hartford, and New York, N. Y, Rotary electric polishing, brushing, 1 cleaning, and drilling machines.
 Trade-Mark Applicants
 Harry H. Henderson, Fairfield Bags, pads, or other holders con. taining cleaning CT polishing ma terials.
 The Stanley Works, New Britain c applicatlons). Planes.
 The Warner Bros. Co.,, Bridgeport Women's underwear and night ap. , parel.