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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Planes Fly Over Great Noun
tains And Deep Valleys in
Establishing intermediate
Base-Ellesmere Island Sec
tion Explored-Sp0t Un-
charted Lake, Frozen Over

Washington, Aug. II - (AP) - A
vast, uncharted stretch of Arctic
mountain country has been ira
versed by aviators Of the Macmillan
expedition in a flight to deposit
supplies at their new base on Elles-
mere Island.
Navy men aboard one of the air.
planes reported they had seen many
square miles of jagged, snow ccv-
cred peaks never looked upon before
by man. Deep valleys divided he
towering ranges, and in one place
there was an uncharted lake, frozen
over.
The area thus explored was in tne
northwest section of Ellesmere Is
land, known to geographers hereto
fore only in general outline.
The excursion into the unexplored
interior was made yesterday by one
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Steck Makes Gain
858 Votes in Iowa
Senatorial Recount

Washington, Aug. 1I.-(AP)-
With counties tabulated to date in
the Senate recount of paper ballots
in the Iowa senatorial contest, Dan
iel F. Steck, the Democratic contes-
tant. has made a net gain of sos
without regard to the contested votes
reducing the lead with which Sena-
tor Brookhart started to 522.
The official senate tabulation of
votes in these counties tonight with
Mitchell and Monroe added to those
previously announced gave Steck
216,9S2, and Brookhart 2O6,936 un-
contested ballots, while ,166 Steck
and 3,311 Brookhart ballots had been
challenged.
This shows $500 more votes than
were reported in these counties by
state officers and of these Steck is
unofficially credited with 1879 and
Brookhart 81.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Hold Special Town
Meeting, Brunswick

Especial to Kennebec Journa1)
Brunswick, Me-, Aug 17.-At a spe-
cial town meeting held here this eve-
ming the town acted on four articles.
Hon. Edward NJ. Wheeler was elected
moderator. The town unanimously
voted to raise the sum of $4,000 to
make changes and additions to the
town building to accommodate the
post office. The third article was to
see If the town would adopt an amend
ment to it's bylaws to designate por-
tions of the highway under which
vehicles may be parked. After very
little discussion it was adopted. The
last article was to appropriate the
sum of sos to erect nine new street
lights. This was adopted without any
discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Mine Workers Head
Knows of No New
Farley on Coal Wages

Philadelphia, Aug. 17-(AP)-John
Il. Lewis, president of the United
Mine Workers Of America. today pro-
fessed ignorance of any early devel-
oprrents in the anthracite wage nero
tiations as asserted in rumors reach
ire him here from the outside.
Philip Murray, international vice.
president and Thomas Kennedy. in
ternaticnal secretary-treasurer arriv-
ed today. They Joined Mr.. Lewis and
Van A. Bittner, chief union organizer
from West Virginia. in secrnt con-
ference on what was believed to be
soft coal matters. i,
At it's conclusion Mr.. Lewis withheld
any statement other than to say that
onlv routine subjects were DISCUSS
ell and that the meeting had no signi-
ficance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Drinks Vanilla and
Home Brew and
Sentenced to Jail
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

tSpeclal 10 henneDec JourndD
Belfast. Aug. 17.-Although he
plead not guilty to intoxication in
the Belfast municipal court this
morning, Jesse Murphy of Lincoln
Vile admitted drinking two bottles
of vanilla but wasn't quite sure of
the amount of home brew he had
consumed. Judge Carlton Doak sem
fenced him to 80 days in the county
Jail and the costs Of court on the
evidence of Mrs. Murphy and De-
putty +. X. Collermore Of Lincoln
willie who made the arrest During
the disturbance late Saturday night
at the Murphy home, Mrs. Murphy
telephoned for Collermore and upon
his arrival the officer found Murphy
hiding in a haymow. In court this
morning Murphy took the stand in
his own defense. He was committed.
In court this morning Judge Doak
fined CLYDE Clark of California,
chauffeur $40 and costs for reckless
driving.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
TO GO BACK
TO GOLD STANDARD
VIEW PARIS BANKER

Williamstown, Mass, Aug. II
(AP)-France is determined to re-
vert to the gold standard, Robert
Mason of Paris, prominent French
banker and virtual head of the Cred
it Lyonnaise, said tonight in his fifth
lecture at the Institute of Politics on
THE Peace Problems of France"
Whether she was to revert to her
pre-war standard or stabilize the
franc at new but lower value was
yet to be decided.
In either case We must begin by
stabilizing the currency. Practically
the exchange will then be stabilized
or will fluctuate only between mar
row limits" he said.
Mason described the present in
flation -as due to advances made by
the Bank of France to the treasury
during the war and armistice peri
cd. The root of the evil he said, was
in the exchange.
The possible solution of man
aged" currency, was Objectionable,
and this left stabilization as the
means to be adopted.
The Polish corridor between
Germany and East Prussia, acquired
by Poland under the peace treaty
and a present cause of friction be-
tween her and Germany, was again
discussed today at DIR. Bernadotte
+. Schmitts round table. DIR.
Schmitt asserted that the Polish
claims to the corridor We're unans-
werab BILE and that the only mistake
at the Paris conference was to draw
the boundary line too far to the
West.
Alfred Vagts, of the Institute of
International Affairs in Hamburg,
attacked the economic argument for
Poland's possession of the corridor.
Only from four to six percent of
Planfs exports he said. had passed
through the port of Danzig in recent
years. the greater part Of her for
eign trade passing over the land
frontier. while of DanZig's imports
but eight to twelve percent were go
ing to Poland proper.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
NAMES ROADBU|LD|NC|
THE MOST UP-T0-DATE|
IN ALL THE COUNTRY

Portland. Aug. 17,-One more indi-
cation that Maine leads the way and
the rest of the country is watching
her development is shown by a letter
just received by Paul d. Sargent
chief engineer of the State Highway
Commission from NJ. F. Smith. civil
engineer of Daytona, Florida The let
ter reads:
July 25, 1925.
Chief Engineer
State Highway Department,
Augusta, Maine.
Dear Sir:-I understand that you
have the most up-to-date road build
ing in the country. l would like to
have copies of your standard road
constructions, also standard culverts
and bridges.
Any expense attached to this mat
ter will be gladly remitted.
Thanking you in advance for your
courtesy. l am
Yours very truly.
NJ. F. SMITH.
Perhaps Mr.. Smith was on the Gov
ernors Conference or perhaps some
one has told him about the delights
of riding over Maine highways; at any
rate he was well informed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
CHAPMAN'S
AVENCER HAS MADE
HIS WAY TO FLORIDA

Indianapolis, Ind. Aug. 17-(AP)
While Muncie police and Delaware
county authorities pushed their
search for George Anderson, former
pal of Gerald Chapman, and accused
slayer of Ben Hance and his wife
on a road near Muncie Friday night
word came to private detectives here
that Anderson probably had evaded
his pursuers and escaped to Florida.
Today's search of the countryside
gave the authorities no clew but de-
veloped the theory that Hance and
his wife were slain while enroute to
Indianapolis to reveal further infor-
nation relative to the operations of
a bandit gang long sought in central
Indiana.
The first suggestion of the Muncie
police that Hance was killed be-
cause he gave information which led
to Chapman's arrest and conviction
in Connecticut last winter was dis
counted today by Harry Webster,
superintendent of the protective divf-
sion of the Indiana Bankers Associa-
ton who has handled private In
vestigation of the Muncie shooting
He advanced the theory that Hancs
and his wife were enroute to IN
dianapolis to disclose the latest plans
of the Anderson gang to private de-
tectives when Anderson interrupted
them with his gun.
Hance had repeatedly during the
summer told of the movements OF
the Anderson band.
Officers also are seeking a pal of
Anderson, known as the Big Turk"
.-ho was seen here shortly before the
dual murder last Friday. The Big
Turk" is well known to private de-
tectives working on the case. He
has long been friend of both An
derson and Chapman and is believed
to have lived at the Hance home last
ear with the other two bandits.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
AGREEMENT ON
BELGIAN DEBT IS
PROBABLE TODAY
Believed President Has Nodded
on Terms Satisfactory
to Visiting Commission
Stand of American Government De-
termined at Plymouth Conference
Involves Refunding of $3.50, ,ooo.-
000-Commission viii Meet in
Washington Today r. 3P. NJ.

Washington. Aug. 17.-(AP)-An-
nouncement by President Coolidge at
Plymouth that the American and Bel
CLAN debt commissions may reach an
agreement when they resume their
sessions tomorrow was taken to mean
that the chief executive had authorized
a settlement which he was satisfied
would be acceptable to the Belgian
parliament and the American Congress.
Before Secretary Mellon and Senator
Smoot went to Plymouth, senator's and
others were told that the commissions
were quite far apart and that some
concessions would be necessary.
Mr.. Mellon and Senator Smooth will
meet the Belgians at P. NJ. tomorrow.
Indications of the clearing up of the
situation became apparent today even
before President Coolidge's announce
nent, when it developed that the Bel
gian commissioners had made arrange
ments to sail for Europe Saturday
aboard the Majestic.
While President Coolidge and the
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Deplores Annual Scare

The governor sent kilograms to all
governors of New England inviting
them to the conference.
In announcing his action, Governor
Fuller said:
The annual threat Of another an
thracite coal strike because of wage
and working agreement disputes be-
tween the miners and operators pre-
sents to the citizens of Massachusetts,
and New England a straight-from
the.shoulder challenge.
why do we continue to remain un-
willinS victims of this continuous and
annual fight for this fuel when sub
stitutes apparently as good and reii-
able can be secured?
TOO long our section Of the coun-
try has stuck to anthracite while
other sections of our country never
used 1t.
In little over IL years the price
Of anthracite has increased 125 per
cent.
THE retail price in Massachusetts,
Is almost double the pre-war price.
And still we are always kept in fear
We cannot secure 1t.
The time has come to break away
from this unnecessary condition of
affairs which has been our lot for
years. and become independent Of an
thrscite.
'sr0 that end I am calling a confer
enee Of governors of New England to
meet and take action. believe the
tine has come for the definite aban-
donment of anthracite for New Eng
land. believe the people are in the
right frame of mind to move forward
in this direction.
Governor Fuller did not say whe-
ther he had in mind any particular
substitute for anthracite. The con-
ference 1t is expected to reveal some
thing that can be used as a substi-
tute or new plan to be evolved by
the flee discussion Of the New Eng
land governors
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18

Bangor, Aug. 17-(AP)-Two men
giving the names Of William Barker
of Massachusetts, and Charles Calvin
of Aroostook, were arrested late this
afternoon by Deputy Sheriffs at Ma
chias on suspicion of being the men
who on Saturday night last, attacked
Mrs. Blaine Davis in her home at
Ellsworth, leaving her gagged and
bound in a bath tub with the water
turned on.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Two Escape Death
In Plunge of Auto

Island Pond, VT, Aug. 17-(AP)-
Mr.. and Mrs. Walk and their daugh-
ter of Lancaster, N. H., narrowly es-
capped death when their automobile
became unmanageable and plunged
irto the Herring River near here to-
day.
Mr.. Walk was pinned beneath the
overturned car in Is feet of water.
but was rescued with his wife ana
daughter a few minutes after the ac-
cident. He was believed to have suf-
fered internal injuries. Mrs. Vtalk and
her daughter were cut and brE:sed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Universalists Hear
Missionary to japan

Ferry Beach, Me, Aug. 17-(AP)-
Miss II. Agnes Hathaway, a mission
ary to Japan, lectured here today
at the opening session of the an
nual summer Institute of the Uni
versalist Women's National Mission
ary Association. The classes which
will be in session all of this week
are in charge of Mrs. Mildred G.
Folsom of Gardiner, the superinten-
dent and Miss Dora Cone of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Over 1000 Register
n. E. Baptist School

Ocean Park, Me-, Aug. 17-(AP)-
More than a thousand young people
registered here tonight for the 10th
annual session of the New England
Baptist School Of Methods, which
will be continued until Aug. 20. At a
reception Rev. F. F. Peterson of
Portland, dean of the conference.
introduced the faculty to the stu
dent body. Regular classes VIII be-
gin tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Foreclosure of
Bath Iron Works
Ltd. Is Recommended

Bath, Aug. 17.-(AP)-The bond
holders protective committee today
recommended foreclosure proceedings
against the Bath Iron Works. Ltd,
which for the past two years or more
has been receivership, provided the
400 bondholders approve the plan.
The committee, which consists Of
William B. Shelton of lewiston
George c. Wing, Jr.. Auburn. and
Leonard A. Pierce. Portland, also an
nounced that a syndicate of Bath men
and others will bid at least $115.000
ior the property. The committee does
not recommend that the bondholders
suempt to reorganize the corporation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Liquor Valued
At S165,000 Ordered
Destroyed by Court

Portland, Me-, Aug. 17.-(AP)-De-
struction of liquor valued at S165,000
trict court today when four libels came
up for hearing on approximately 1900
cases and 100 half-barrels of contra
band.
The schooner barge Smith Line No.
/, on which 1000 cases of liquor were
seized in Rockland harbor, was or
dered sold at auction on August 81.
No claimant appeared either in the
case or for the whisky and rum seized
on the two-masted schooner George
Gress in Penobscot Bay recently.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
New Suggestions
On Postal Rates
At Buffalo Hearing

Buffalo. N. Y. Aug. 17-(AP)-The
congressional commission which is
getting expressions of opinions on
postal rates heard much criticism
and a few suggestions at its session
here today.
What Senator G. II. Moses. chalr-
man. declared to be new sugges-
tioin. was advanced by William II.
Dildine of Rochester. He advocated
that buk pound rates be placed on
catalogues and business circulars,
Identical with the rates on the ad-
yertising sections of newspapers and
magazines.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Officer Who Fell
For Bribe Gets Year

Boston. Aug. 17.-(AP)-Michael j.
safron, Boston policeman convicted
ior accepting bribe, was sentenced
year in the house of correction
loaay by Judge Macleod In Suffolk
superior court. Previous to announc-
.ng sentence Judge Macleod denied de-
iehse counsers move for a new trial
on the grounds that the verdict was
Inconsistent with evidence offered by
the state.
rarren was found guilty by a jury
~ ,as. week of accepting IS bribe from
4iarry Jacobs In a South End garage.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Gasoline Drops
Cents Gallon in n. E.

New York, Aug. 17-(AP)-The
Standard Oil Co.. of New York to-
day reduced the tank wagon price of
gasoline cents a gallon throughout
New England, making new quota
tions 1S cents a gallon. The whole
sale price of 20 cents gallon in
greater New York was not changed.
The Sinclair and Tidewater Oil
Companys today also announced
cuts of two cents In New England.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Andrews to Talk
With Dry Chiefs Today

washington, Aug. 17-(AP)-Hav-
~ concluded his individual confer
sh,s ee with the prohibition division
sels and state directors, Assistant
s,iu,,fetary iii, Andrews of the Treasury
r,n. m meet practically all of them to-
'I1row In a general conference.
Ms MS near as can be learned from
np.s .e arranging for the meeting, toe
,1.pose 49, Is to have a general discus
,n ~ VI the prohibition enforcement
sen. 'ne eve Of the coming into ef-
fore.oi u the re organization of the dry
ICES September 1.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
New England Execu-
tiyes to Discuss Hard
Coal Situation at
Boston Friday
Gov. Fuller Believes Steps
Should Be Taken to Be Inde-
uendent of Annual Threat of
Shortage Due to Rows of
()perators and Miners -
Points to Successful Use Sub
stitutes in Other Sections

sesson, Aug. 17-(AP)-Governor
Fuller tonight called upon the gov
srnors Of the other five New England
states to join him in q conference at
she state House here next Friday
r.ernina 'to take definite action on
the fuel situation with the object OF
relieving New England from ito de.
psndsney on anthracite as q fuel"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
General Forecast

Pressure remains high east OF the
Mississippi river. Mostly fair wealth
er will prevail Tuesday in the Wash
ington forecast district, but cloudl-
ness will increase on Wednesday ana
showers are probable by Wednesday
night as far east as the Appalachian
region. The temperature will not
change east of the Mississippi river
during the next two days.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Gentle to moderate southerly and
fair Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Prohibition Director
Seth May Leaves for
Washington Farley

(. Portland, Me-, Aug. 17-AP)-
Seth May, Federal prohibition direc-
tor for Maine, was mere today enroute
to Washington for a consultation with
General Lincoln G. Andrews, head of
the national prohibition forces. 1t is
understood that the entire enforce
ment problem as it affects Maine will
be discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
THE WEATHER
FAIR r

Eastern New York and Northern
New England-Fair Tuesday; Wed- :
nesday partly cloudy, probably .ocai
thundershower Wednesday after
noon in interior; not much ,change
in temperature.
Southern New England - talr
Tuesday and probably wednesday;
not much change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Hold 2 Suspects in Brutal
Attack Ellsworth Woman
William Barker Of
Mass. and C h arl 8
Calvin of ArOOstoOk
Face Charge at Els
worth Today

Description Tallies With That
of Two Who Attacked Mrs.
Blaine Davis in Home-Left
Her Gagged and Bound in
Bath Tub With Water Turn
ed On-Also Sought Dope
of Physician
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-08-18
Boston Forecast

boston foFeCaSt
Boston, Aug. 17-(AP-Forecast
for Boston and vicinity-Fair Tues :
day and probably Wednesday; not
much change in temperature; gentle
to moderate south and southwest
winds
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
POMFRET PARAGRAPHS

ness keeps him in New England at present.
 Miss Ester Guatafson Jeff Pomfret Tuesday morning fo take ap her work a head ef the department of dancing in the Eastman Mudc School at Roch- ester. Miss Gustafson has had but brief vacation after her season in New York. and will be in Pomfret during the year only for the Nativity Play at Christmas Her work in Rochester will leave her free for recitals during the winter. however. and she will fill several engagements in New York.
 Mrs Harriet J Peek of New York was the guest of Mrs. John Wiggins al The Corner from Tuesday to Friday. Mrs Peek, whose husband established Pemfret school and whe was a resi- dent of P0mfret for many years, has been here seldom of late. as her young CT daughter. Mime. Rene Mascret. live iH sI Quentin. France, and Miss Es- ther Peek. who has been in Europe for tho iazt ge.-r. Is associated with the fam9az Scighhofba8d Playhouse In New York
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
NEW EXHIBITORS ATHORSE SHOW
Springfield Event Attracts Lead ing Stables of America-Ex-
 ceptional Glasses Assured
OPENING OF SOCIAL SEASON
New England Governors to Be First Night Guests on Mon
 day, September 2l

peeause Of exceptional classes that nave featured the Springfield Horse show of other years. unusual Inter al is being shown this year oF eA- 7tbItorg of other seasons according -o Charles 4. Nash. general manager ,f fhe Eastern States Exposition, un- Ter whose direction the horse show s conducted. There Is every indica- ion that this years show from Sept g1 to 2s inclusive. will equal and .hat probably. through the large mum ber of new exhibitors. will surpass those Of other seasons.
 Horse show exhibitors who return 70 Springfield year after year nave come to regard the competition or he Eastern States Coliseum arena as one Of the outstanding features or the shoy horse world. and in fad. the springfield Horse Show is looked up on as the finest indoor event of It's kind fn the country. To 1924 II was notable for the array of harness horses and ponies. considered among aorsemen as the finest horse and pony show ever conducted in this country
 The same outstanding quality VIII eharacferiza this years exhibition Among the elder exhibitors who VIII return and some of those to visit Springfield this season Tor the hrsl lime are Mrs. Loula Long Combs or Lees Summit, Mo: Miss Martha L-a- mar Ellis Of Washington. D. C.. MOT timer B. Fuller of Scranton, Pa. Frederick II. Bonteeoa Of Port Ches- ter. \. Y; A. W Atkinson Of her- -hantville. s H: Miss Jean Browne scott of Port Kennedy. Pa. MT. and Mrs Macy WiIletts of New harl- noro Mass: George Crouch Of Brook lyn. N Y: Misses Louise and irene dupont Carpenter of Montchan- in, Del; Misses Marion and Grace Douglas of Amherst. N. S.; Mrs. K ] Goodman of Hartford. Conn: Ri- gan Mckinney of Cleveland. O. Mrs. James Hector MeNeal and Miss MargarettA McSeal of Devon. Pa; William Fl. Lockwood Of Brooklyn. N Y; Mrs. Frank B. Hope.ell Of West Newton. Mass; Louis K. Liz rett Of Chestnut Hill. Mass; NJ. r. Murphy of West Ro1bury. Mass. i: Michael J. Deyaney Of Port Chester, M. Miss Alice Stuart of Medheld Mass. Miss Barbara Wallace of Springfield. and r C. Whiting and Mrs. William Whiting Of Holyekei Mass.
 The opening night of the Horse Show which by custom has been sci aside as Governors night with New FueIaud governors and other dlstin- euished guests present marks the be ginning of the Western New England faI. and social season Society is planning for this event already and the majority of Coliseum boxes. many of which are retained by -ubseriheri from year to year have been applied for already.
Putnam patriot., 1925-09-11
PUTNAM MAN TREASURER
 MILLION DOLLAR CORP.
L. A. W. Acceptance Corp. Sells Real Estate Holdings to
 New Concern
United Mortgage snd Realty Co, Is
 Organized

$. Kaminsky of Putnam is the treas Brer and Israel S. Lesber, formerly of this city. is president, of the United Mortgage and Realty Co.,, of N0rees- ter. a new S1 GOO GOO corporation just organized under the laws of Massa- chusetts.
 A real estate transfer was recorded in the registry Of deeds for the hor= eester district. Saturday, when the l.. A. V. Acceptance Corporation, ot which Louis A. Wolfe. formerly of Putnam. is president. turned over most 0f it's realty holdings to the new com pany. the deal involving s35o .ooo- Samuel Ros0f. also formerly Of Put nam. is clerk of the new organization.
 One of the tracts purchased by the new corporation Is Boulevard Park. Worcester. which includes the baseball park at the corner of Shrewsbury and Casco streets. and comprises 200i0Oe square feet of land. Negotiations are said to be in progress for the use Of the property as basball park for an- other year, with the understanding that the baseball people will finance the carrying charges.
 The new corporation has also pur- chased of the acceptance corporation eight houses in Dayville. These hous- es were formerly owned by the Con- necticut Company and occupied by op- erafives of the Putnam division ef the trolley road. After the car barns were removed most of the houses were va- cated by the employees. The property Is located near the four corners at Day vile