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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
With Two Companions
Had Been Searching
FIR Friend of Slain
Khan Leader
Also Sought to Induce Report
.rs 10 Find Policeman Lisen-
Nv Who Had Figured in
Staying Of Young-Ignored
IN Belief That He Was
Drunk-Attempt to Intimi-
date Hotel Help is Followed
Nv Pistol Battle-P0liceman
wounded by Phillips

Herrin, Ills, Feb. 1.-(By A. P.)
4 man who had represented him
.1lf as a government agent and gave
n. name variously as Phillips and
1ohnson was shot dead early today
n The Lyman hotel by Policeman
pufus Whitsun while he was seeking
"a at in touch with Khan leaders
"a newspapermen. In the shoot
- another policeman. Sim Ste
,I1ps, was injured. but not seriously.
~ man had two companions
80 hs was slain. but they escaped.
nv we're not recognized by the Of
80 Who were present.
ESf1lllips appeared in Herrin last
go With two other men and be-
- y search for Glenn Fowler. a
g. friend Of S. Glenn Young. Khan
inder. who with three other men
- not to death more than a week
3Sn He had tried to induce the
lTlietous newspaper reporters in
Befria to cover the Young Staying,
IL LID him find Ross Lisenby. a po-
licenen, averring that Ltsenby had
49, slain by Klansmen. He said
int Lisenby, who had figured in the
Yong shooting, had taken refuge
ID M Herrin jail yesterday when
trouble had broken out between the
terrin chief of police and the Khan.
Philips said that Lisenby had
been taken from the jail and killed.
The reporters refused to join in the
search, IS they were convinced that
PHILLIPS and his companions had
been drinking. Phillips then went
to the hotel and telephoned to Glenn
Fowler to come to the hotel and
10 arrested. He told Fowler that
hs was an officer named johnson and
had brought Q warrant from Spring.
field for his arrest. Fowler hung up
The receiver md refused the invita-
tion.
/ Ono Of Phillips companions had
disappeared, but the other now aided
him In forcing the night clerk OF
1he hotel behind the cigar counter.
I. Continued on Page @CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
Especial to kennebec JournaD


Waterville, Feb. Phillip Roy,
aged. %, lies dangerously injured in a
local hospital tonight, and John
Brown, aged so. who admits stabbing
the man in brawl this afternoon, is
locked up in the local Jail where he
was taken from his farm on the River
road near Sidney. Roy suffered Sc
we're laceration over his heart, and his
doctor who was called on the case says
that if there is any internal bleeding
the mans condition will soon become
critical.
Browns home is the last farm in
Watcrville on the River road. known
to many as the Peter Coro place. In the
morning Roy had taken Mrs. Brown
into Waterville to attend church. her
husband expecting them to return at
about 2 in the afternoon. IN Water
Vile Mrs. Brown went to a sisters
home for dinner while Roy waited for
her at a livery stable, and as a result
they did not return to the farm until
p. NJ. When they had entered the
kitchen Of the house, Brown started
an argument as to why they had been
detained. Mrs. Brown did her best to
part the men but the argument soon
took a more violent turn, both men
using their fists. Brown, when telling
the police of the fight, said that he
had stabbed Roy but he was unable to
remember what he had used in do
ing it.
Roy was wearing a mackinaw shirt.
la vest. heavy undershirt and under
clothing, and the instrument used had
pierced all these and penetrated the
flesh deeply. A short fingernail file
was the only weapon found in the
kitchen and Brown said that he might
have used 1t, but it is obvious that it
was not long or heavy enough. A
search Of the house was made for
some stronger weapon, but none could
be found.
\ Mrs. Brown, although she was in
no condition to talk to the police,
said that she had seen a knife in
the hands Of her husband. Roy was
unable to be spoken to this eve
ming. At 7:15 a telephone call from
a home near that of Brown came to
the police headquarters telling of
the assault.
Chief William Murray and deputy
CLleL hcOISc 0IuPSOA ~ GU a
horse and sleigh and went to the
farm. as quickly as they could over
the unbroken road. A doctor had
preceded the officers by but few
moments and Roy was in a very
weak condition. Brown readily adj
mitted he was responsible for Roy's
condition and was placed under ar
rest. Mrs. Brown was twice ques-
toned but tainted each time. Ar
rangements were made to bring Roy
into the city and the officers took
Brown with them.
Mr.. Brown is a paper maker at the
Hollingsworth and Whitney mill and
he hired Roy last summer to work
the farm for him. Roy had been
with him ever since and was known
as q conscientious worker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
s3,3Oo,Oo0,O0O Spent .
For Autos and Motor
Cycles Last Year

Washington, Feb. 1.-The world
spent s3.3Oo.0oo.oO0 last year for
automobiles and motorcycles. the
commerce department estimated in a
statement made public tonight. on
the basis of an average cost Of $1,000
each for automobiles and $500 for
motorcycles.
A survey of the world motor indus
try showed the department stated.
that the United States now has 81
percent of all passenger automobiles.
"A percent Of all motor trucks. and II
percent Of all motorcycles. Combin-
ing passenger cars and trucks in one
class. this country has S2.5 percent
OF all the worlds motor vehicles. 49,
$4,000 passenger cars. 1882. 900
trucks and 100000 motorcycles hav-
ing been in operation on January I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02

Washington, Feb. 1.-Predictions
that the much discussed next war;
will be made more terrible than any
heretofore through the progress Of
science in developing poisons, were
i declared in statement tonight by
Secretary Wilbur to be ridiculous"
Production and transportation of
poison gas in sufficient quantity to
wipe out the entire population Of a
city is IMPOSSIBLE. he said.
Reports that scientific methods of
wholesale destruction had been
perfected since the last war to such
a point that whole civilian popula-
tions would be annihilated by the
| use of gas, germs and high eXplos-
not justified by past history or pres
ent conditions"
The secretary thought that the
next war will be, like most of the
wars in history. sporadic and local
involving comparatively few people,
and will be relatively quickly over"
Secretary Wilbur said that those
who predict vast expansion of the
use of gas and germs in future wars
forgot that both sides could use such
weapons and that the nations US
ing disease germs as a means of Of
Tense, cannot confine the effects of
disease to one side OF the fighting
line" Some kind of protection
would have to be employed by the
germ spreaders, lie pointed out.
| which could also he taken advantage
| of by those attacked.
There is no doubt that modern
| warfare is a serious and friGhtful
thing, as we have been SO lately re-
minded. and that unpreparedness
for such war and its possibilities is
ineXcusable in any nation that has
the means COR preparing to avoid
hideous possibilities of modern war;
| fare" he said. Certainly the
world war was terrible enough 20
Stagger mankind by the possibili-
ties of another world war, but analy-
sis of that war and the means of Of
Tense and defense then utilized in
Gicatcs clearly the absurdity of as
Stunning that men would either have
the will or the means to destroy
WliOle IdllOIlS.
while it would be disastrous for
a nation to sleep. in view of all the
| potentialities of modern warfare, 1t
is certainly wrong to publish and
| proclaim the extravagant predic-
tons as to the possible effects as to
| the future of war. We may not be
able to prevent all little wars: we
cannot prevent all local disturbances
but the nations of the world should
be able to forestall and prevent an
| other world war.
1.-The chances are that the judg-
mcnt of mankind will oppose any
war which has for its purpose the
determination of humiliation Of ma
tons or peoples"
In addition to the physical diff
fculties of transporting sufficient
quantities of poison gases to destroy
| whole cities, the secretary also cited
that treaties have been made pro-
hibiting their use in warfare, and
asserted that I'VE have a right to
assume that these treaties have been
made in good faith and will be lived
up to-"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
RELAY DOG TEAMS
RUSHING ANT|-T0XIN
over ALASKA TRAILS
Nome, With Diphtheria Rag
ing, Awaits Arrival
Precious Stuff Today
100000 Units Expected Will Last But
Short Time-SecOnd Shipment of
100000 Units May Follow Soon
by Airplane-Fivc Deaths out of
25 Cases Reported Since Epidemic
Started

Nome, Alaska, Feb. IA number of
dog teams and their drivers had been
placed today at intervals a few miles
apart on the trail into Nome to as
'sist Leonard Seppalla. indicated
sleigh musher Of the north. in relay
ing diphtheria anti-toXin over the
final reaches Of the journey into
Meme.
Late reports told Of an unknown
musher heading a team out of Kali
tGge today. lie had passed Old Wom-
an, so miles north of Cnalakik. and
later. reached Unalakik on North
Sound. After resting short time to
feed the dogs he sped on toward
Nome with his precious cargo Of 300.-
600 units Of anti-toXin. He has been
ordered to keep going until he meets
Sepalla. Unalakik is approximately
200 miles by land. or 100 by cutting
across Norton Sound from here.
Robert S. Ives. superintendent Of
the Alaska Road Commission. issued
orders for stringing out number of
teams to rush the serum on the last
leg OF the $50 mile journey from
Nenana on the Alaska Railroad. The
last bit or six year old supply OF
serum has been used. Because of the
small supply of anti-toXin due to ar
rive tomorrow the city health board
issued an appeal last night for Roy
S. Darling, former navy flier. not to
abandon plans to fly to Nome from
Nenana with 100000 units of anti
toxin shipped from Seattle Saturday.
The board asserted the supply would
be exhausted before the second sup
ply can reach this quarantined town
as the scheduled dog team mail time
between Nenana and Nome is 20
days.
The health board declared today
there were only five deaths since the
epidemic started and that only 25
cases have been reported. Reports
to the contrary were false. the board
said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
Maverick Mill
Workers to Return

Boston. Feb. More than 700 en-
ployes of the Maverick Mills. cotton
manufacturers in the East Boston
district. who have been on strike ior
two weeks. will return to work to-
morrow, accepting a ten percent wage
cut and winning certain concessions
from the company. 1t was announced
here tonight by Charles G. Wood.
commissioner of Cancellation for the
United States department Of labor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
Dies in Bath Tub
Wanted to Die at Sea

New York, Feb. AFTER % years
of life before the mast. Drawing
storms and surviving shipwrecks.
Victoria Volleya, 40, whose oft-re-
peated wish that he might die at sea
and be buried beneath it's waves. died
this morning from heart disease in
the bathtub Of rooming house. -~~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
THE WEATHER
SNOW

Northern New sing
cloudiness followed by snow Monday
afternoon and night and on Tuesday:
no decided change in temperature.
Southern New England-Snow or
rain Monday and Monday night. fol-
lowed by clearing and colder Tues
day.
Eastern New York-Rain or snow
in extreme south and snow in north
and central portion Monday and
Monday night followed by clearing
and colder Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02

A resolve for increases In the PEN
sions of certain classes Of retired
teachers, an old age pension bill ident-
ical with that which was introduced at
Ing an appropriation of $4,000 for
each year, resolve authorizing the
appointment of one or more persons
to represent tile State at hearings on
certain proposed changes in freight
rates affecting the people Of Maine,
and resolve increasing the fee for a
residents combination hunting and
fishing license from % cents for a
perpetual certificate to $1.15 annually,
will be among the measures to be in
PRODUCED in the Legislature this week.
The Solons will hold their first Mon
day session this week, beginning at
4.30 this afternoon, and with the nu-
merous hearings scheduled on meas
ures of Importance a busy week with
the committees is promised. Lively
discussions are anticipated at the
hearings before the committee on tax
alton Thursday afternoon on the re-
solve proposing an amendment to the
constitution of the State so that no
tax on incomes or inheritances shall
be levied, and before the committee
on ways and bridges Wednesday aft
ernoon on the resolve providing for a
commission to investigate the relative
merits of Bath and Richmond a s sites
for the location of the bridge across
the kennebec river.
Hearing on Wages for Prisoners
q,
mission have, been requested to appear
before the governor and council
Wednesday to explain conditions in
relation to the payment of wages of
so cents day to the prisoners at the
State prison at Thomaston, which is
being made from the earnings Of the
prison.
The action follows ruling by At
torney General Raymond Fellows.
made at the request of Governor
Ralph o. Brewster that no inmate Of
the State prison may receive pay for
his labor.
THE prison commissioners have
been given no authority to make any
rules or regulations or to do any acts
inconsistent with the existing law,
said Attorney General Fellows in his
opinion.
Some of the members Of the council
are inclined to believe. it is said, that
the warden of the prison. Lester u.
Eaton. would be liable to the State
for the payments thus made to prison.
ers. in view Of the ruling of the at
torney general. 1t is suggested that
an act Of the legislature reimburslng
the warden for the amounts thus pald
out would be the only way in WHICH
his accounts could be properly
straightened. in view of the ruling OF
the States legal department.
For Establishment Of Grade "A" Milk
A bill will be introduced in the near
future. probably this week. establish-
ing a Grade "a for natural and pas
teurized milk Milk dealers of Cum
berland county are especially inter-
estcd in this measure and. so lar as
learned, there will be no opposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
Swampscott Man
Is Suicide Victim

Swampscott, Mass. Feb. ARTHUR
c. Widger. for ten years town ac-
countant and clerk of the Swamps-
colt board of selectmen. committed
suicide by hanging in the cellar Of
his home this morning. Beside his
wife, he is survived by two daugh-
tiers. Clara Widger of Washington
and Barbara Widger Of New York.
anc a son, William X. Widger Of
pittSb11rph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
Two New Cases

Nome. Alaska, Feb. (By A. P.)-
Two new cases of diphtheria devel-
oped here yesterday afternoon, both
children. This brings the total num-
Der of cases up TO 81, a re-check by
the board of health yesterday morn
ing having shown 25 cases instead
CT % as previously reported. The
number of contacts has not been Of
ficially determined but must be near
~ 100. No more deaths are reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
CHINESE LEADER
GROWING WEAKER

Peking, Feb. 10y A. P.)-Dr.
Sun Vat Sen. the South China leader.
who recently underwent an operation
for cancer Of the liver, was noticeably
weaker this morning. Late yesterday
he suffered extreme weakness but re-
acted to stimulation and passed a
comfortable night. ,--------
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
Ne Killed, % Hurt
u Tennessee Wreck

y mpnas. Tenn. Feb. lone wom-
Il. as Killed and % persons injured.
In. Deileved fatally, when a Frisco
nil.. train was derailed three
tarss northwest Of Winfield, Ala,
u ~, Eiizabeth Northcutt Of Lexing-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
JEALOUSIES HOLD
TO DETRIMENT OF
. AMERICAN FARMER
Presidents Agricultural Com
mittee Criticises Certain
Fed. Laws and Agents

Affects Departments of Agriculture,
and Internal Revenue Bureau
Declares There Is Lack OF Unified
Credit System-Shippers Have Not
Hadc Adequate Aid-Urgc Tax
Exemption of Cooperative Mar
kcting Organizations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
HAVE YOUR ENGINE
RE.BORED AND HONED

Without removing engine from car
Consult us for prices. We guarantee
a first class job, or no pay.
wESSERUNSETT GARAGE co.
Tel 636-W Augusta
jan31d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
Boston Forecast

: Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Monday cloudy with snow or rain
Monday night; clearing and colder
Tuesday; increasing northeast and
cas-. winds becoming strong north
west Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
LEGISLATORS BACK
TODAY WITH BUSY
week IN PROSPECT
Proposed Kennebec Bridge
Will Feature Long List of
Scheduled Hearings

Prison Commission Will also Be
Heard in Relation to Payment of
Prisoners for Work Rendered.
Hearing on Proposed Abandon
ment of Tax OH Incomes and In.
heritanccs-NcwG rist of Bills and
Resolves Will BE Found in Hopper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
RIDICULES talk
DEVASTATING USE
GAS IN next WAR
Reports of Progress Science
Greatly Exaggerated Word
Navy Secretary

Impossible to Produce and Transport
Poison Gas in Sufficient Quantity
to Wipe out Entire City-DecIares
Next War Will Be Local and
Quickly Endcd-MOdern Warfare
E'rightful Enough. However. and
Nation Should Not Be Unprepared
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
WATERV|LLE MAN
BADLY WOUNDED IN
STABB|NC ARRAY
Philip Roy, Farmland, and
Elnploye, John Brown En-
gage in Brawl

Roy in Hospital Suffering Serious
Wound over Hcart-Rrown Adj
mits Stabbing, but Weapon Not
Located-Row Started over Delay
of Roy in Bringing Back Browns
Wife After Visit in WatervilIe-
Held Awaiting Developments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-02
Probable Earlv
Lifting British
Ban on Potatoes
Maine Officials Greatly
Encouraged A fter
Conference with
President and
Hughes

Strong Cablegram Sent to AM
bassador Kellogg Following
Earnest Representations of
Gov. Brewster, Senators
Hale and Fernald and Rep.
Hersey-UnderstOOd British
will Accept Potatoes Guar
anteed Against the Colorado
Beetle
New Britain herald., 1925-06-22
INSTALLED AS RABBI
 OF SYNAGOGUE HERE
Rev. Gershon Hadis For mally Inducted Into
 High Office

What is thought to have been the greatest ovation ever rendered an in- diytdual in New Britain was &C., corded Rabbi Gershon Hadas by the members of the Congregation Breth- ren Sons of Israel when he was in- stalled as rabbi at the synagogue on Elm street yesterday. The gathering was the largest in the history of the synagogue, all available space being occupied. The appluse that greeted Rabbi Hadas was prolonged for over 10 minutes.
 The installation exercises were conducted by Rabbi Morris Silver man of Emanuel Temple, Hartford. The synagogue was beautifully deco rated, the committee in charge of the decorations being Mrs l. Gold man and Mrs. George Berson.
 An impressive feature of the in- stallation was the singing of the choir. Rabbi Harry Schwartz of Waterbury invoked the divine bless ing on the proceedings Remarks were made by George Rerson. presi- dent of the congregation. A letter was read from Mayor Angelo NJ, Paonessa expressing regret at his in- ability to attend. The letter con- graduated the congregation on ob- taining Rabbi Hadas for it's leader and said the Jews of New Britain should feel proud of having such a brilliant man to direct their spiritual efforts.
 At the conclusion of the exercises, Rabbi Halas spoke feelingly of his purposes, He said that he would give his best efforts in behalf of the congregation and asked for the CO., operation of the members. saying that the synagogue will flourish only to the extent with which the men and women who worship there as- sist him in carrying out his plans
 In the evening, Rabbi and Mrs. Hadas were rendered a banquet at Odd Fellows hall on Arch street with 800 persons present. Attorney M. n. SaXe was toastmaster. Speeches were made by Rabbi Harry Schwartz of Waterbury, l. Goldman. financial secretary of the congregation: Coun- cilman David l.. Nair. Rabbi Price of Springfeld, Mass, Rabbi Icon Spitz of New Haxeu, Attorney Ed ward | Mag. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney William N. GreensteIn. At tornev George Levitt. George Cans and Rabbi Hadas. One of the most interesting talks Of the evening was given by Mrs. Hadas. An elaborate menu was served and the exercises were not brought 10 a close until o'clock this morning.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-22
COUNTERFEIT BILLS FOUND
 AMONG DEPOSITS AT BANK
Fake $5, $1O and $2O Dis
 covered at Commercial
 Trust Co.-Came From Different Parts of City. {;

Three counterfeit bills a B. s10 and $20, were detected among the deposits of the Commercial Trust Co, today.
 According 10 the bank, they came from different parts of the city and 1t Is not known which merchants deposited them.
 The s5 note Is counterfeit of a New York Federal Reserve certifi- cate. It bears the number A1?065920B. It is said to be d pretty good" counterfeit.
 The $10 and S20 bills are imita- tions of certificates issued by the Boston Federal Reserve bank. The former is numbered B252l0609B and the latter A2l95l065R
 Bank officials have notified the authorities.
 Employees of the bank broadcast ed a warning against accepting commercials among custo omers Of the institution this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-22
FREEDMAN DENIES HE
 HAS ROW WITH GROEHL
Also Declares There Are No New Lawyers in
 Chapman Case

Hartford, Conn. June .2 lF1 - There is absolutely no dissension between Judge Groehl and me. |" said Attorney Nathan o. Freed man today, concerning a reported friction among counsel of Gerald Chapman, convicted murderer Of Policeman James Skelly of New Britain. We are absolutely in ac- cord and thoroughly understand each other. It is not true that I have retired from the case and ii is not true that any other counsel has been retained in the case. The same lawyers are in the case who were counsel of record af the trial of Chapman, and there are no others" !"
 Attorney Ray Wiley Of Springfield, Mass. had announced that he had been retained in the defense of Chapman and was preparing a writ of hahea corpus 10 bu presented in the federal court in Connecticut and also petition for an injunction preventing the state of Connecticut from putting the death sentence into effect.
 Freedman and Groeh plan to argue Chapman's appeal before the supreme court as originally planned, Mr, Freedman said today.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-22
BOY FATALLY BURNED
Five Year old Cos Cob Youngster Victim Of Fire Started from Others Playing With Fireworks.

Cos Cob, Conn, June 22 P-Five year old Herman Felman, was fatal ly burned in a fire which started in a novelty store on the ground floor of the building in which he was sleeping this morning, while his mother, Mrs. Gussie Felman, the proprietor, was making purchases at nearby grocery store.
 Three other Felman children asleep in the same room on the sec ond floor escaped.
 The fire was started by fire crack CTS with which children who enter ed the store after Mrs. Felman left were playing.
 The oldest of the Felman children, Philip, 12 years old, succeeded fin getting out of the building and gave the alarm.
 Bremen Of the Sound Beach, Greenwich and Cos Cob fire depart ments rescued two Of the children, but were unable to reach Norman, the youngest.
 When the fire was subdued suffi- ciently to get Herman, he was badly burned. and died on the way to hospital
 The building, a two-story frame structure pss badly damaged,