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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-09
Governor is Silent

This uncertainty is laok Of infor-
nation as to what Governor Brewster
will do with the railroad tax bill and
the Dexter p. Cooper tidal power
bill. Should he send them back un-
approved 1t may prolong the session.
1t would be sure to have this result
in the event that friends of these two
measures were doubtful Of the neces-
Continued on Page SCoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-09
Gloomy Farmer
Hangs Self in Barn

Wolfeboro, N. H. April 8-John
Dore, 65. was found hanging from
rafter in his barn this afternoon by
his wife who had returned from Wis
itine neighbors. Dependency over
i'll health is said to have been the
cause of his action.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-09
Last Survivor i. S. S.
Portsmouth. Dies

New York. April S-Captain Henry
I. Hayden. SO years old, said to have
been the last survivor of those who
served on the historic war sloop
Portsmouth under Admiral Farragut
during the Civil War, died in his
sleep early today at his home in
Brooklyn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-09
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England Fair
Thursday and Friday: slowly rising
temperature Friday.
Southern New England Fair
Thursday and Friday; slightly
warmer Friday.
Eastern New York - Fair Thurs
day; Friday increasing cloudinesS
and somewhat warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-09
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over the
lower st. Lawrence valley Tuesday
night has moved eastward beyond
Bermuda. The weather has remained
fair. The temperature has fallen in
the lake region and the north Allan
tic states.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Fresh north and northeast and
weather fair Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-09
Kill Bill to Boost Fee
For Hunting and Fishing;
Quoddy Bill to Governor

Proposal to Pay Wages to Inmates State Prison Dies in House
Also Kills Amendment Designed to Halt Taxes on In
comes and Passes to Be Engrossed
One-Deer Act-Refuses Amendment Exempng Aroostook
County
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-09
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Fair Thursday and Friday; slightly
warmer Friday: moderate to fresh
northeast and east winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21
prices. Trading was in moderate
volume, the days sales running over

prices. Trading was in moderate
volume, the days sales running over
one million shares.
Maxwell Motors ''B' broke from
Sc IL to 81 when a large block OF
stock was pressed for sale soon aft
err the opening, /rallying later to
50 IL, or 4 is points below Catur-
days close. Maxwell "a" touched q
new peak price at Ill and then sag
ged to 100 5-S for a net gain OF 5-S
on the day. Mack Trucks closed
2 "a points lower at 148 1-2, after
selling AZ high a. 152.
Bullish operations were successful
~ conducted in the Pierce-Arrow is
sues on the announcement that the
company had paid off $4,000 in
bank loans and the spring business
was unusually good. The common
touched q new high at II 6-S. the
preferred ut 90 3-4 and the prior
preferred at so, all closing ono to two
points from the highest but never
theless showing net gains Of ! 5-S
to 4 3-4 points. The Willys-Over-
land issues showed fractional gains.
United States Steel common, which
had crossed 116 in the early trading
sagged to 116 7.8 following the pub
LEGATION Of Chairman Gary's remarks
at the annual meeting of stockhold-
ers, which were generally construed
a. holding out little hope for an in
crease in the present rate of divi-
dends. Baldwin dropped 8 points to
ia Id. while American Can, Amer
lean Locomotive, Dupont, General
Electric, Internal Combustion, Engi-
neering, Marine preferred, Radio
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21

was strong, advancing 2 "a points
to q Is.
Calling of about $15,OOO,O0O In
bank loans as a result of the deficit
in reserve shown in the weekly
clearance failed to have any effect
on the call money rates which ruled
unchanged at IL per cent. Time
money and prime commercial paper
rates were quoted at 3 "a to 4 per
cent. maturities up to 80 days being
available at the lower figure.
Trading i'll the foreign exchange
was quiet with the rates showing a
slightly easier tendency. Demand
sterling and French francs ruled
practically unchanged at $41G L.
and 5.21 IL cents respectively. The
Scandinavian exchanges were heavy,
Danish kroner breaking Is points to
1888 cents.
Reactionary tendencies were con-
spicuous in the bond trading, al
though they failed to check COM
pletely the upward movement OF
prices. Quiet accumulation Of stan
dard railroad and Industrial issues
gave the market firm undertone
| although surface dealings were ruff
fed by selling of the western rail and
some of the oil liens.
Selling pressure was concentrated
| mainly against the 'receivership
raAls"--Chicago and Alton and st.
Paul. Following breaks in the stocks
of these companies, the bond issues
also slumped badly, losing 1 to
points.
other heavy sposts in the rail
group were Pennsylvania general
1-2c and Norfolk and Western con-
vertible Is both of which yielded
more than a point. These losses
were partially counteracted by the
moderate improvement of Atlantic
Coast Line, Louisville and Nashville
and Northern Pacific As and Reading
4 lbs.
Pan-American and Sinclair Oil
bonds again turned reactionary, but
motor, rubber and chemical COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21

pany liens displayed a firm tone.
United States and foreign govern
ment obligations were irregular,
moving within narrow limits.
Negotiations have been virtually
completed for the sale by New York
bankers of $3,000,000 bond issue
for the Tyrol Hydro Electric Power
Company, guaranteed jointly by the
state of Tyrol and the city of Inns
bruck.
Sales S11 SIG, 900.
90 Industrials 20 R.R s
Monday, 1888 100.31
Saturday . 1862 100.6J
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21

Corporation and Utah securities were
among the many popular issues to
drop back L to 3 points. Heavy SELL
ing of American Sugar Refining,
which broke nearly five points to
GIL "a. was based on uncontirmed ru-
mors that no dividend would be paid
at the May meeting of the directors.
Other sugar shares yielded in SYM
pathy. Sugar Cane preferred drop
ped more than 2 points to So Sd,
New York Gamers, which was bid
| up sharply last week in anticipation
OF an early increase in the present
81 dividend, slipped back 3-S points
to So on profit taking. Revival of
activity in Consolidated Distributors.
which touched a new high on the
movement, was based on reports o.
business expansion.
United States Cast Iron Pipe broke
nine points to lat, new low for
the year, and more than 100 points
below the years high in further re-
Election of selling inspired by French
. competition. Other outstanding
| weak spots were American Car and
Foundry. the Commercial Solvents
issues, Nash Motors. Savage Arms
| and Texas Gulf Sulphur, off 2 to
points.
American Tobacco issues showed
Independent strength. closing nearly
3 points higher. Good buying also
was noted in Fisher Body. United
States Industrial Alcohol, United
States Realty, Pressed Steel Car, F.
G. Shattuck and Coca Cola, the last
named crossing par to new high
for the year.
st. Paul common and preferred
touched record lows at IA and
1-S, respectively, on publication of
reports that a federal investigation
Of the recent receivership was
threatened. A break in the Chicago
and Alton issues was attributed to
the report that Senator Capper had
demanded an investigation of the
contemplated merger of the south
western carriers. Frisco common
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21
new YORK MARKET
ne oay's Dealings in All
y Leading Stocks

|. II tolA, APR. 10.-stock prices
/, aa..Ie Irregular and then turned
4 / ~ IN today's market follow
4 sp break in some of the
= -, s and specialties and q
q q d. selling pressure against
: Ivy and Chicago and Al
which broke to new low
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21
1.-THE Open Road

Hard surfacing of the main highways has
meant lot to the farmer Instead of wallow-
ing through the mud of obscure by-roads he
can now drive his team or machine over
solid surface-drect to the stores of the
county seat.
Here in Augusta your eyes daily have
the opportunity to travel little roads
which mean saving of time and effort for
you These "roads" are the A-B-C Classified
Ads of the Kennebec Journal.
They lead to the stores and individuals
who can sell you the things you want for the
least possible money.
Without th.n you will wander up and
down the streets of Augusta not knowing
where your best opportunities lie.
Start today to these little "roads" to
success.
The A-B.C Classified
Always the
Always Dferen-ln Opportunity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21

huklin Chumrny Roadster. fine
h11ml conditionnEood paint and
Hrst paymen $4,000.
ospiasd Touring. small mileage.
kNvnsnt $1S5.00.
ltH Touring. fine condition. lot
Z ns3G First payment $4,000.
FD1es. Touring. good running
good tires. First pay
I a guaranteed Nash cars from
" 70 s!:s.oo first payment.
SADLEIGH MOTOR co.
las-N AUGUSTA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21
MERCHANDISE
Articles For Sala

DRY SHAVINGS-Milk men attention!
we now have plenty of them for bed
ding the COWS and horses. Get them
while they are going. Augusta Lum-
Der Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21
and Dads Lasses and All Find Profit In Classified Ads
LIVE STOCK
Poultry and SUPPLIES

MATCHING EGGS-S. c. w. Leg
horns, pure bred Lord Farm Grade A
stock, heavy layers, 81 per Is. L. M.
Kyle. No. Vassalboro.
PURE NORWEGIAN COD LIVER OIL
-,tor chicken feeding. $3.50 per gal
Ion. cartridges Drug Store
5: {. r. !. REDS = Accredited chicks.
Bred for eggs, type and color May
delivery Peter Thaanum Jr., Winthrop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21

THERE is one place where all the
opportunities are listed tho classified
section of counsel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21
LIVE STOCK
Dogs, Cats, Pets

COLLIEi-Spayed, true to type. sable
color. white tipped, 8 mos. old, we'll
hammered and intelligent, nice condi-
ton a beauty. Shipped on approval
Price SO. y. f. Fairbanks, Belgrade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21

DON'T use unnecessary words and
don't leave out necessary words when
YOU write classified ad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21
Business and Office Eauip'&

SCALES-Stimpson Computing 100 Id
cap; also oil tank. Alice H. Henry
Il. 8, Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21
Seeds, Plants and Flowers

DAHLTA BULBS-Beautiful, variegat-
ed decorative varieties, 81 doz.: by p.
=. 10c' extra. Mrs. l.. +. Bromley, IS
Spring St, Gardiner. Tel. 401-N.
KIDNEY BEANS--Best seed. f. B.
Farnham. Manchester. Tel. Augusta
1876.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21
Farm and Dairy. Products

Farm and Dairy. Products IS
POTATOES-50c blu. at my cellar; all
sound stock. A. Starkey, Pittston, 2
mi. from Randolph bridge.
POTATOES - Mixed Cobblers and
Green Mountain, 60c bu. at home, or
I0c del sby blu. lots or more. Extra
good loose hay. sig in barn or 80
del Ben Levasseur, r. s, Hallowell
Tel 316-23.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21
FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities
INSTRUCTION
Correspondence Courses
Musical. Dancing, Dramatic

PIANO-Popular music taught. Spe-
cial attention to beginners. Mrs. Geo.
A. Hogan, II Maple st. Tel. 27S-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21

MAN-To sell hosiery direct. See our
full page advertising in Saturday
Evening Post every other week. Our
men insured free of charge for $500
to $4,000. Bonus $3.50 payable quar-
terly. Write for personal interview.
REAL SILK. 402 Chapman Bldg,
Portland. Maine.
MANOR farm. Chas. L. Dondero,
L. 2 Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21

DON'T NEGLECT the opportunities
which are all around you. Read the
classified ads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-21
Horses, Cattle, Vehicles

norses, cattle, Vehicies q
BULLS--3 pure blooded Guernseys
year old. ready for service. MAJ
Rose" breeding. Chas. Z. Dondero. 1.
Augusta.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-30

When he had finished May and
Jim applaudcd loudly from the sun
room.
wayburn came and sat on the arm
OF GIory's chair. There waa a amlle
in his eyes a. he looked At her.
Little tEcreatg' no said. aren't
you ashamed Of yourself for being
jealous Of souya Chotek. or any
other woman happen 10 msetg -,
Don't think Of tho other women
Think OF Just you and me 10.
day.
lilo leaned closer Glory shook her
head.
That's Jus, tho trouble, think
OF tomorrow e., and tomorrow, !"
she said dlsmally II think OF your
going away soou. out on tho road
where I won't be able 70 500 you
Glorys voice dropped to a long
sigh.
stan put a piece Of Ice into his
halfcmp,ied glass
"oh. I'm not leaving town 70 soon
As all THAR he remarked. ''If that's
what's worrying you! There
aren't very many now shows ht this
time Of year. you know may BE-
out OF Job for months. And IN the
meantime III probably stay right
here. where I can Nss little Rusac,
every once In q while
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-30

dlorya forehead DO you Ike iaEr7"
olory'a eyes were starry m she
smiled up az him,
Il like any old kind Of music when
I'm dancing with your shn said
tru,htuliy And hated herself for
saying a.
stan should bo tho ono 20
say nice tbinE And DC wouldn't
ten her that be loved her even
when Eho asked him to-
Glory wondered II 30 ever had
really cared deeply for any woman.
sho doubted It.
Stan was the handsome, happy.
go,lucky type OF man that almost
al! women adore There probably
had never boon any need for him
Ia court women. They courted him
matinee Idol that he wan'
Thr wallis Of his dressing room at
tho ,hrstsr had been covered with
photographs OF women, Pretty
women. tool Glory had srcn
them tho day Stan had sent for her
10 como 70 him.
Hos she wished nog that she had
not gone 70 tho thcater that dayl
For tho very sight Of Stan. and
ms sound Of his voice. had brought
back 20 her all tho longing for him
ihat she had known in her old days
Of friendship with him before
she met Dick.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-30
Il 1EA6WeE TtOGGg
@S HN9 FyxOGSST
Hn y Olive Roberts Bartor>

would you like 20 go thru my
rouse?" asked Mi O. Nj, the Story
Teller. Il have a lot OF things to
show you"
'oh, yes indeed, thank YOU" said
the Twins who were anxious 10 sec
everything before they went home.
SO MI O Nj took them around
from room 10 room. picking up this
thing and that and telling a story
about 1t.
The first thing he picked UP was
n sieve. Here is tho Witch's
sieve" said he. "Once there was IA
white COW that WAS really Il fairy.
She appeared in n village ono win.
ter when there was famine.
= Each family may have ono
buckctful OF milk and no more
sdd she.
but one day her enemy, the
witch, heard OF n. so she came
and brought bucket with sieve
for O bottom. Then sho sat down
and MIXED and MIXED until the
white COW was dry.
Then the white COW disappeared
and the witch. too. But she for.
got her bucket and picked IL up
and here II u.s." said Nj o Nj.
"Then what happenedT' asked
Nancy.
Nothing" said the Story Teller
but II shows how mean some PEG.
pie arc. That old witch never
touched milk in her life, but she
wasn't going TO lot anyone else have
amy. either"
Tho next thing Mi o MI picked
I'D was n stone. This has n
story" said she. ~ soldier was In
prison in foreign land. One day
bird camo and sang TO him, 40
he fed II. They became great
friends. Every day The bird came
10 be fed. then he would sit on tho
wlndow.sill outside the bars and sing
hla gratitude.
Ono day tho soldier said, oh
llt,lo bird, n J could only be "a
free 90 your
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-30

Away new the bird and when
he came back he had this stone in
his bcak, which nc dropped TO the
floor.
The soldier picked It ZIP aud
suddenly his chains fell away. Then
he touched tho door OF his cell and
II opened As he passed hts jniler
tho jailcr bowed and let him pass
out.
'The soldier later became rich.
but he never forgot his bird friend.
He built him golden house In his
garden and fed him on 20 kinds Of
seed"
How did you got the stoncg"
asked Nick.
"Hc gave II to me-" said Mi o.
Nj. 1T is very magic, but never
use 1t. think II Is better to get
things by our own efforts, unless
VIC need help very much indeed"
Hc showed the Twins the pearl
that Simple Jack had found In the
mackercl he had foolishly bought
for 40 pounds; and he showed them
tho gold coins that Nurcddln paid
to the caliph for handful OF ap.
pies, supposlng him to DO a beggar.
There was also tho Ratchet that
Jack chopped tho beanstalk down
with; and tho comb the wicked
queen sold to Snow White; the spin.
ming wheel on which tho Sleeping
Beauty pricked her finger; and one
Of Rcd Riding Hoods shoes.
Dear NOR said Nancy. II
never, never was In such an inter.
osting place. And you have boon
very kind TO tell us 70 many stor.
les. We have had n lovely time"
Then you must ecomc and sec
me again said Nj O Nj. 81 know
lots more stories But I promised
tho Fairy Queen to send YOU back
before II got late And must keen
my word Goodbye, children"
Goodbye" said Nancy and Nick
And the magic shoca whiskcd
them away over the troo-tops Ia
their own house far. far away.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-30

From sonya Chotek. IN bet a
dime Glory answered.
stan laughed.
by love. you guessed rlghtg he
said. You're a fortune teller
Il wish ] really were. Then ia
know how you feel toward all these
women who send you letters" Glory
said bitterly. How do YOU feel about
Sonya Chotck. for insiancc9
Do you think she's as nice as I amy
"oh. gosh. you have il oil over her
ike 4 tent, stan promptly answered.
And. for the moment. Glory's icals
ousy was appCascd.
by tho way. did you find out for
sure that your motherinlaw saw us.
yesterday. IN the carr stan asked
presently.
did find out? IN tell the street
I found outr Glory answered The
minute I came home Ranghild told
me she wanted 20 talk 90 mo =.
so 1 went over TO SEQ her. and She
banned me for half an hour about
being a bad wife.
II should worry about anything
she saysr she added. II don't care
what anybody says or who
sota US when we're together !,
stan. 7 don't carr about anything In
the world except your
Glory knelt down on the floor be.
side wayburn's chair. She looked up
AZ him. broathlcssiy waiting for him
TO speak Bu, he said nothing.
stan, do you care for me nj all7
I've Just got to know Glory
asked AZ last. fior face was hot with
shame. She hid II in her hands.
NAYBuRN stood. and lifted her
w 10 her feet.
THAT drinks going TO your head
! n little. isn't II. Russot?'' he asked.
He pushed her gently back into her
chair. and stood looking NJ her.
DO you know you're the prcttiost
thing ! ever saw in that blues green
dress you're wearing" he asked.
you look like the Lorclei. Remom.
Der the Lorclei In the old song2
Her hair was golden, like
yours"
Wayburn walked over TO tho piano
and lifted the lid OF II. He sat down
and struck n few chords.
Then he began 10 sing the Lorclel
song between puffs at the cigaret
that chung 10 his lower lip.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-30
10y Beatrice Burton 9 1925 NEA SERVICE INC

Ills hand stroksd her hair
Glory" May called, Put on n
record go wo can dance. viii your
Something poppy plsRHe''
Glory put a new Jazz record on tho
phonograph Stan swept her into his
arms and they danced around the
frclit room.
TNIIE music beat Ia the uneven
l. rhythm u jungle drum.
Makes you think or troplo for
es,s. and sRvaEoA dancing around
fires that music. doehnt IT.
stan asked. his lips pressed TO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-30

she married 10 tho doctor who was
at your party tho other night7'
Glory nodded
'shc is. but he's awfully
busy. 80 Jim bcaus May around q"
she explained. ITS quite an right
They're just friends
wayburn smiled sksptically,
Friend OF thc.family' stuff ch2'
he asked
Glory didn't answer She didn't
like anyone TO criticize May . .
not even stan! They danced
on.
uTufERE's an automobile atop.
Il ping outside your house, stan
said after moment, "Aro you cN.
pectinE callers
Heavens, nor GLORY cried. stop
tho music us probably Moth
sr Gregory coming 90 find out what
I'm doing while Dicks away Some.
body take tho highbRil glasses out
In tho kitchen 40 she can't SEQ
them quick"
The door opened ana Dick stepped
into The room,
Jimmy. here's the returned hus
bnndr said MAY absent mlndedly
returning TO Jim'r lap
Wen. where do we so f0m
hereg" she asked This partyh an
rain. from this point on / can Fce
that
Glory couldn't think Her mind
was utterly blank
Hello. Dick. old man. Jim ca.
rswe said heartily
Hello. Dick. May echoed We've
been cheering up Glory In your alb
tsncc"
80 1 SEQ" Dicks voice was cold
and hard. His eyes Travelled from
Glory TO wayburn. smiling noncha
lantiy.
Dicks face war white, Glory was
struck b. his palior Beads OF cold
sweat we're on his forehead
Dick you're alcisF' she exclaimed
She went 10 him aud took his hand
II was cold and clammy
Dick jsFkcd Ills thumb In the a.
rertlon Of Atay and Jim.
Get them Quit Get rid Of them"
ne said looking az Glory
she held her hands on, hclplersly
10 May.
May, dear hope you realize that
Dick snt himself He's sick" shs
said. 80 just don't ray anything
but so and send ur Johr
over here. viii sou, plsaso1 As so0r
rs you &c, homer"
lniCK walked past hcr lie stood
~ scowllna and threatening. before
wayburn. The actor rose and faest
him.
Wen, what's your trouhls2" star
asked
GLORY rushed 10 him,
"sian. please don't quarrel viii
him. Can't you aco how sick he Isl
He doesn't know what hot
DOING she pleaded.
Dick laughed contemporary
"oh. / know what I'm doing. al
right" ne said. Don't worry about
me-, what want 10 know i,
what this fellow IL doing in ms
house who asked him to come here
your"
lie turned TO Glory and seized hei
with one hand. Ills fingers hur, hci
aesh. sho could feel that he trcm
blcd violently
ITO he Continued TomorruwJ
Evening star., 1925-10-27
A. 7. AND 7. ASSETS
ARE $1,6DD,o]0,0(l)
Controller Reveals Huge Cap
itaIization in "Radio
Trust" Hearing.
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, October 27.-The
American Telephone and Telegraph
Co. now has assets of $1,600,000 900.
with outstanding common stock at a
par value of 44,904 ,155, according to
testimony yesterday Of Charles A..
Heiss. controller of the company, at a
hearing before William c. Reeves, eX-
aminer for the Federal Trade Com
mission. investigating the radio
trust"
Mr.. Heiss testified that the company
owned a majority of the stock of the
Empire City Subway Co., Ltd, one Of
the most important electrical units In
the city. Counsel for the commission
charged that this constituted a mo-
nopoly of the radio industry in New
York, because any broadcasting not
done directly from the individual sta
tions must be accomplished by leading
wire from the place where the
broadcaster Is speaking to the broad
casting station through one Of the
Empire Subway Co.'S conduits.
Mr.. Heiss said the telephone COM
pany owned 491,466 common shares.
no par value, Of the Western Electric
Co., named Jointly in the commissions s
complaint. He said the Western Elec-
trio had an issue of 900 shares of
common stock. 1t was used by the
telephone company as a manufactur-
Ing and supply company, he testified.
The hearing will be resumed tomor-
row. Representatives of the Inter
national Western Electric Co. and the
United Fruit Co have been summoned
to appear.