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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
THE FRENC DEBT
By E
Of New York

lowed. The people Of the United
States as whole did not accumu-
late wealth from the war. Their
actual progress, measured in stable
values, during the ten years from
1914 to 1924 was less than normal,
owing to the industrial arrangement
caused by the war, and the average
taxpayer is conscious that the war
did not bring wealth to him.
1t is true that the French currency
is deprecated, but to the extent that
wages and prices have advanced in
consequence this does not affect the
capacity Of France to produce the
required surplus in her budget. No
doubt this depreciation has brought
hardships to certain classes but on
the other hand certain classes have
gained thereby. Nevertheless this
is a factor in the final problem of
Frances capacity to pay, which it
is agreed must be carefully consid-
cred.
The difficulty inherent in the
transfer of large payments from
one country to another. and par
ticularly where the creditor country
maintains the policy Of protection
against competing goods, must of
course have consideration, and no
doubt receives it in the negotia-
tons.
Finally, the people of this eoun-
try recognize that however valid
their claim to complete reimburse
ment may be, it would be worse
than useless to press it if the eco
nomic conditions are such that
France is unable to pay. It has
been clearly stated by the United
States commission that it is seeking
a settlement based upon the capacity
of France to pay, without UNDER
mining her economic or social fab
rio"
The Status Of Negotiations
Numerous European comments
are based apparently upon the the
ory that the United States is hold
ing out for the last cent of the
French debt, but in fact its position
is by no means an unyielding one.
The final offer of the French COM
mission was to pay $4,000, 900 an
nually for the first FIVE years, $780,
000,0 900 for the next seven years,
and $l00,000000 annually for the
following ffty-six years, thus
spreading the payments over sixty
eight years and providing in the
aggregate for the payment of So
100000. The offer, however,
carried what was called q safe
guarding clause, providing for a re-
consideration of the agreement in
the event that it should be found to
be in excess of Frances capacity,
it being understood that this re-
ferred particularly to failure on the
part of Germany to meet the repara-
ton payments.
Secretary Melons answer on be-
half of the United States commits
sion stated that the present worth
of these payments. reckoning in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Nov 2T-Public hearing on closing
fly fishing, at 10 A. NJ, inland fish
and game commissioner.
Dec .2g-Christmas tree ut 2 p. NJ. in
hall or Representatives for kennebec
Board Of Charities and Corrections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The task of reconstruction is nearly
completed and the industries of the
country are in more productive con-
dition than ever before. The prov
inces of Alsace and Lorraine are re-
stored. The nation has colonial
empire of vast economic possible
ties. The large investments which
the French people have in Russia
and other states of eastern Europe,
at present yielding no income, prob
ably viii realize important values
eventually. The attraction which
France has for foreign travellers is
a growing factor in the exchange
situation, and particularly exchange
relations with the United States.
The French people are industrious
thrifty and resourceful, and the in
dustrial development of the coun-
try in thirty years is likely to make
the difference between the annual
payments named by the two COM
missions look Insignificant.
1t is not to be supposed that the
French government would want to
heavily discount all of these pros
pective developments in this settle
ment. 1t could not prudently do so,
but on the other hand the negotia-
tors for the United States have
urged that some account should be
taken of them. Hence, while readily
asserting to the proposal of the
French commission as to early pay
ments, they have offered the sug-
eestion that the final settlement be
deferred TO a later date.
In the words Of the commission
It appears to us that within this
period of five years the economic prob.
lem with which we are mutually con-
fronted will have been much clarified
and we shall both be in position to max.
better determination. We know that it
| is the earnest desire of the American
people not only to be Just, but that they
are willing to make necessary sacrifices.
We believe that with peace. the natural
progress Of industry and commeres and
the recovering strength Of France. q
basis can be found at such later date
which will meet the views of our two
counties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
|It|aa|ppers
9ed Ears

ia, N0y. % tAp)--pre-
lam who lived in
~ X Years ago used
i1If s.s concealing their
hi t ssenoritas do today.
lbou,tt' at ], Period were
- sho,,tth their leg line
Oout their waist
i;.sa prehistoric fashion
1sis.,,by Dean b B ,,ron
|isi'sss sor Of archaeiIo,epvv
y Il. q Arizona, IN ii,
n sa 's !, pyramid Of Cuis
4 Il o " Of Mexico Citv,
Nh, ne ancient day in.
'srsIsa's. Their ears under
iIss.1'n'll barrage of i hair
Can yas., car plugs made
arlety of jade. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
POULTRY SHOWS

Dec. 1-3-Freeport Poultry Show.
Dec. S-l1--Maine state Poultry show.
Portland.
Dec. 15-lS-Bangor Poultry Show.
Bangor.
Dec. 2y-Jan. South Berwick Poui.
try Show. South Berwick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
WestbrOOk Democrats
Nominate Cummings

Westbrook, Maine, Nov. 24.-(AP)
Mayor Eugene I. Cummings was
renominated for second term as
mayor by the Democrats of this city
in caucus tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
N,nr,nn In Qs;ard

The O1for.l summer school was
outstanding for it's great proportion
of women students. They were
numerous in ell lecture rooms ana
often we'll out numbered the men,
especially in the libraries. oxford
experience shows that women In a.
university are more conscientious
and work harder than co men, WITH
out winning proportionatc honors IN
final examinations. This fact TENDS
to reconcile the mcn to the adnls-
sion of women, for they now are los
ing their fer of female predoml-
nance.
1t Is often remarked that several
oxford colleges were founded by
women, either alone or with their
men relations, but that In no case
were women students admitted to the
foundation. This fact is the more
noticeable in that coeducasion was
not unknown at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
WINTHROP
Charles n. Reed

The death of Charles H. Reed oc-
CURED at the home of his daughter.
Mrs. Edward Roundy, Monday, Nov.
20. after several weeks Of illness, fol-
lowing a number of years of poor
health. He was born in jefferson, N.
H., July 2, 1S49. son of George w.
and Hannah Leighton Reed. He mar
ried Elizabeth Remick April II, 1872.
For many years he was active in
town affairs and held numerous pub
lie offices in his native town. Later
he moved to New Durham. N. H.,
where he was also active in town af-
fairs. For the past 20 years he has
made his home in Freeport, Me.
Owing to the poor health of Mrs.
Reed they came to live with their
daughter, Mrs. Roundy, one year ago.
Mrs. Reed died Jan. 81, 1925. Since
that time Mr.. Reed has passed a part
Of his time with his son, Earl c. Reed
of Dover. n. HI. Away kind and
affectionate father, he will be greatly
missed by his son and daughter. who
survive him. The funeral will be
held Friday, Nov. 81. at 1.30 P. NJ, at
the home of Mrs. Roundy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

sheiks OF that time corded tbe;r
tights to give themselves a bandv
legged effect that apparently was ali
the rage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
Health Exams. For Conn.,. Teachers

Health Exams. For Conn.,. Teachers
To assure strong and healthy
teachers in public schools of Con-
necticut. all applicants for admission
to normal schools are required by
the State board oc education to pass
a physical examination. and normal
schools are authorized to exclude
from attendance those who. do not
measure up to the required standard.
In addition. at the New Britain
State Normal School, each student
shortly after entering is given a
thorough orthopedic and physical
examination. This is primarily for
corrective work, and the condition
of students is constantly watched,
special emphasis being placed upon
posture. Minor defects are checked
up at intervals until remedied.
Little boy-It's no use waiting for
mother to return.
Collector-Why not?
.Boy-She hasn't gone out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

terest at ~ per cent, would be
about $l,750,0O0,000, which was
deemed to involve too great q re-
duction from the principal sum
which the United States must pay
to its own bondholders on account
of the French debt, which with in
terest to June IS, 1925. was calcu-
lated at about $4.100,000,000. The
proposal for the United States was
that payments upon principal and
interest should begin at one-half of
one per cent for each, and gradually
increase, the interest rate reaching
3H per cent in thirteen years, and
the payments to be extended over
sixty-two years. Secretary Mellon
stated that this schedule would give
a present worth to the debt of about
$1,000, 100000, which represented a,
reduction of about 81 per cent upon
the total debt. Calculated, however,
upon the sum loaned to France
during the war, which is the part
of the debt upon which concessions
are particularly urged, the reduc-
ton would be fully one-half. The
total of all loans made during the
war was $3.50, 600, 900, the total of
post-armistice loans was 1927, 477,-
300, and IN addition to these there
is principal sum of $407, 900, 900,
the proceeds of United States army
supplies in France sold to the
French government after the war.
The latter was a special transac-
ton over which there has been no
controversy and interest has been
regularly paid upon it at S per cent.
When it seemed likely that no
agreement would be reached at the
Washington conference the United
States Commission proposed to ac-
cept $40,000,000 per year for the
first FIVE years in full settlement of
current interest, and leave the ar
rangement of further payments to
be made at the end of that time.
This would be interest at slightly
less than l per cent per annum,
and the annual sum is the same as
that named by the French commits
sion for these years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
The Disagreement

The disagreement between the
commissions arose out of differing
views as to the probable economic
status of France after the immedi-
ate emergency has been passed.
That the present state of French
government finance is perplexing
and difficult is obviously true, and
it is quite proper that the govern
ment should be anxious to effect
a settlement which will not be re-
garded by the French public as
oversanguine or unduly burdensome
in view of present conditions. The
United States commission on the
other hand. while recognizing the
existing difficulties, regards them as
temporary and does not think they
should be made the basis of set
Element which reaches far into the
future. It takes an optimistic view
of the future OF the French nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

to IS, while rayon Of the unbleached
100 deriner grade was cut from
$3.50 a pound to So.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
lINSIl)vV

81, Fine Meeting Il, tho
Bs "a interesting and 10
sa.:,,ns At the !, home snga,s =,
Dgn ssrno 20 with twelve we
/ 4 sttsnou s arept, presided.
th ss.aastiSruental Congress-
;lth u the American
|nsshisis, = 4 washington last
hsn INV, y to erect a new new
=, ,,,lips about ;$ y ;s1o sew Sew.
ptas financing the new new
.t :, been adopted. ;, one :
q p' ss,irs at $3.50 each ,lI,- a
n # ss e,or,, the state chair air.
~ d'n,iSn,Istration building dl14
b 's1l q Portland ask
rs Ie ,,s,,ss < chapter to buy
NJ ssaIrs. This the chap cha p
ase having three years
n 70 %, Mich to pay for it.
i,,sd ii her letter , that
ssll eprlrleigh, our , Iocai
~. Ds second ON the State
n s''sDas ,vised of one menu
IA eep y the SO chapters.
eil ' committee consist si
|'Efa 1aujse Britton, Mrs Mrs.
US le s,ain and Miss Nettie
a0s'h,,ted very attractive
a Y. Ne years 1857; T..
rs - yrorrar,l was given:
slss sls'ssnSssiving quotations:
~ y pioneer Mothers OF
fhs /. carrie Howard;
. ms Message; Music
e' y Our Fathers" D Iss
Visit to Plymouth Miss
Crsy ..,on,. were serv-
y; ,s "a Miss Dunbar. as
b d, ae'; sslle Chaftee. CT Win
M Of the Silence How
n rsspter Of the D. A. f. /:
u, I'm r.,o was a guest of
'fl asliIax chapter at this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
LOCAL NOTICE

The Winthrop Drug Co. will have
Turner Ctre. ice cream in bricks In
pints and quarts for Thanksgiving.
Place your orders now. nov2od2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

The federal trade commission heard
arguments in the motion picture case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

Colonel William Mitchell concluded
his testimony before his courtmartiaL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
or sale-A small Laundry, doins

a good business. Rent reasonable.
Reason for selling the party Is go
ing South and wishes to dispose OF
the business within ten days. E. r.
Leaird. Proprietor. Call or teie-
phone 1888. novIOo1W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

President Coolidge took under con-
sideration John L. Lewis coal COM
plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

look as II South American radio re-
ception would be "a Ia Briggs.
In the process Of putting his style
Of materials on the market, South
American manufacturers. with u live
memory of thousands Of good South
American citizens of distinctly Celtic
origin, ignored the punctuation that
set off Briggs from the middle
initial 90.
Periods mean nothing In nations
that abound in OBriens. O'Calahans
and their compatriots Of Irish
descent. Apostrophes are much more
the fashion when . lone 20" pre-
fixes surname.
Thus ii was that Perry o. Briggs
of Hartford became Perry O'Briggs,
the patron saint Of radio receiver
constructors of the southern con.
tinont. Careful thought, careful
workmanship and careful instaiia-
ton by a youthful amateur In this
city and there was created great
fame that pread itself southwark Is
far as civilization-in fact as Tar ~
habitable land goes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
East Relay Work BIZ Amateur Radio

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. "a. u:
Window, owner and operator OF
amateur radio station SGZ, In THIS
city, Is making some excellent rec
ords in speedy communication be-
tween this country and New zea-
land. Acting as an intermediate for
East Coast stations. Window has on
several occasions taken messages
which are relayed to Ivan O'Meara
Of Gisbournc, New Zealand, Otner
New Zealand amateurs. to Wnom
these messages are consigned are
able to answer through o'Meara's
station. Z2AC, Window has succeed
ed In getting replies to the originat-
ing stations in the course or
twenty four hour period. The TWO
principal stations concerned nav
succoeded in carrying ON almost
unbroi;en schedules with this sort OF
radio traffic. Both men are members
of the American Radio Relay League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25

a, wi Vic was a guest OF
VIZ, lls,;iax chapter at this
,,curs on China Road
s.,r.r Reynolds OF Patter-
sss w;nslow was riding to-
4 I'D Ford touring car
a,I 4 Monday afternoon
u s n his father-in-law
ass;,lsy. he collided with a
81, in the same dir
'. rss toward ne Bassett
ri.sl.W. This accident &C.
'.' hsxopd the residence OF
n. !, tbe China road. The
y Y, a y by Picard Broth =
" NJ I'M, and driven by a IL
\ |, ~ ,y' conveys several small
: I'd tie catholic Convent ,i IN
4. I'M day. Mr.. Reynolds
NM ss rapidly as is usual
"A driver going up a grade,
4 Ma been there would not
|. much left of either vehi-
]. # the children were in
.aS,f did the horse suffer
N IA thills of the wagon
.ssa Ir. Shirley was pain
J ,lout the face from con-
Y N windshield in the car
I: r,lIsion. said to have been
I ~ absence of any light
ssoI.team, came. Mr.. Rey-
\ y, ~ the team until too
me 10 a complete stop.
II BoHderi. Ruth Reynolds.
rrdase. and Mary Howard
4 tAarse Of the Christmas
.rsut q be held at the VIM
s,ueestional church Sum
hi
llsslie Riley. who has been
!, ieF weeks at the home of
Us Austin Hersey of Ben
arrned to her home.
Il town interested In the
uwncert to be held here on
Il 18th, are invited to at
suesting which will be held
iF blihing tonight.
b n Town Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eas will be pleased to learn
y sre the parents Of a son
h. q. He has been named
Durham.
ny friends in town Of Mr..
h George Handy. for some
xisnis Of this town but now
II ysssalboro. will be sorry
J Tat they are soon to leave
I'D. where they will make
Esis Of Fairfield was a busi-
HlF n town Tuesday.
pNHtiss, Jr.. Lloyd Downs
" Lsssard have returned
Lpeenus Dam. where they
p On a weeks hunting trip.
sn Abbis Reynolds
services for Mrs. Abbie
{ VINO died at her home on
met will be conducted
hne at 2 o'clock this aft
hslusnt will be at Pine
sn.lsry.
hpctor Of Benton av-
aahnsd to his home by ill
sA q the normal depart
W toburn Music depart
alrh Mrs. Harriet Patter-
own Is instructor will
sal At the Taconnet club
sciock Friday afternoon.
" 7 most cordially invited.
~ Barnard and daughter
IA n Nsuned from a few days
i N slauyes in Gardiner.
\. ns New Britton of Bos-
\, " |. entertain on Thanks
". and Mrs. George
4, asa Mrs. Carl Durin,
!, tharles Gibson, daugh-
M y y, son Ralph. Mrs. Stella
I'M y II q Fairfield. and Mr..
u :. britton Of this town.
N ais W RoAD-Mr. and
N lowle were week end
lsS,,. ana Mrs. H. E. Will
n s.n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
The Day in Washington

The cruiser Rochester was ordered
relieved at africa.
All home-making wine permits were
ordered discontinued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
Mrs. Maud Marie sonney

w ora has Deeu IcCelNeu OIL LH0
death in Portland of Mrs. Maude
Marie Bonney. who was formerly
Mrs. Maude Shaw of Winthrop. Mrs.
General hospital in Portland follow.
ing a serious operation. Besides the
husband, Frank A. Bonney, she Is
survived by one sister. Mrs. George
Kinds of Portland and two brothers,
Claire Morse of Livermore Falls and
Adam Morse of Monmouth.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at / o'clock from the home
of Mrs. Kinds. 2SS Brighton avenue
in Portland.
Herbert w. Peck exhibited at the
recent Maine State Pathological
Show in Portland bushel of De-
licious apples, also a plate of IL of
the same variety, both exhibits
carrying off first honors. Mr.. Peck
was the only exhibitor present from
Winthrop. He has fine orchard
of young trees, mostly Mcintosh and
Delicious, and has harvested some
unusually fine apples this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Brown made
a trip to Portland yesterday where
they were over night visitors re-
turning home today.
The Martha" Glass of the Metho-
dist Sunday School observed Cen
tlemen's'' night Monday evening at
the home of Miss Beatrice Adams.
A delicious covered dish supper was
served at $50 at which there were
twenty present. The long table was
attractive with bouquets of pine and
flowers. Following supper a very
pleasant evening was passed in play
ing games.
Thaukspivinp Monday Observance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
Thanksgiving Monday Observance

IhdhksgIvlng MUHuHy ODserSdnCd
The Winthrop Literary Club OBJ.
served Thanksgiving" Monday ev-
ening at the home Of Miss Ida Nor
rill. The roll call was answered by
Thanksgiving verses, and there were
two papers "The First Thanksgiy-
ing" by Miss Mermie Miller and
Americans; Reason for Thanksgiv-
ing" by Mrs. Georgia Williams. Mrs.
Ethel Towle also read a paper writ
ten by William Swazey on the Life
Of General Knox" The next meet
ing will be at the home of Mrs. Hat
tie Kilbreth. Roll call to be an
swered by quotations from the works
of Holman Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-25
IEt Abbis Reynolds

& services for Mrs. Abbie
8 s'ho died at her home on
net will be conducted
1 lene at 2 o'clock this aft
hsluent win be at Pine
|sns!ery.
The border vidette., 1925-02-07
COTTON GIN AT WILCOX.

r. j. Foss and w. II. Ford,
hailing from Santa Cruz county,
having investigated the cotton
situation here. have decided to
build a cotton gin at Wilcox.
They have already secured the
site, and will commence the con.
struction of a stand 70 saw gin
within the next thirty days.
They are, experienced men, Mr..
Foss having been connected with
the operation of gins for the last
thirty eight yesrs. They are
not asking any donations, nor
any stock subscriptions; they
are putting up their own money.
!. Now is the time for farmers
everywhere throughout the val
ley and at San Simon to get into
the cotton game. With a gin
here the bugbear of having to
haul their cotton to Stafford is
eliminated. Read the signed
statement of Messrs. Foss and
Ford, appearing elsewhere in
this paper.-Range News.
The border vidette., 1925-02-07
PIMA COUNTY COTTON LAND

A new cotton district will be
started almost Immediately on
the old Sahuarita farming lands,
under the supervision of E. G.
Stevens, lessee of the gigantic
tract of the Tucson Farms Com.
pany.
Four carloads of mules and
equipment have been rushed to
Sahuarita station for the pur.
pose of planting the first 1900
acres. A contract was made
with the Tucson Light & Power
Company for power, and another
with the Sahuarita Water Com.
pany for water.
1t is probable that this new
cotton field will be the incentive
for another cotton gin in Pima
county.
The border vidette., 1925-02-07
SUMMONS.

In the Superior Court of Santa
Cruz county, State of Arizona.
Nogales Building & Loan Asso-
citation, corporation, plaintiff, vs.
Adeline P. de Gonzales and o. E.
Gonzales, her husband, defendants.
Action brought in the Superior
Court of Santa Cruz county, State
OF Arizona, and the complaint filed
in the said county OF Santa Cruz,
in the Office of the clerk of the
said superior court.
In the name of the State OF Ari-
zona, to Adeline P. de Gonzales
and O. E. Gonzales, her husband,
defendants, greeting:
You ere hereby summoned and
required to appear in an action
brought against you by the above
named plaintiff in the superior
court of Santa Cruz county, State
OF Arizona, and answer the COM
plant therein filed with the clerk
OF this said court, at Nogales, in
said county, within twenty days
after the service upon you of this
summons. if served IN this said
county, or in all other cases within
thirty days thereafter, the times
above mentioned being exclusive
of the day of service; or Judgment
by default will be taken against
you.
Given under my hand and seal
OF the Superior Court Of Santa Cruz
county, State Of Arizona, this 23rd
day of January, 1925.
Seal. RoBT. E. LEE,
Clerk Of the said Superior Court.
l-24.5t.