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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
EMERALD ISLE IS
MARKEDLY DRY ON
ST,PATR|CK'S DAY

Dublin, Mar. 17-(By A. P.)-Ire-
land was dry today in every sense Of
the word, proving the old proverb that
the sunny side of the tone turns up on
st. Patricks day. The crowds of
holiday makers were never greater
and no complaint was made of the
absence of all drinking facilities. The
conflict in parliament whether all
drink shops should be closed had no
reflection in public opinion. which APP
parently approved the victory OF the
senate for dryness.
All the drink shops were closed and
no drink could be obtained in hotels
except by residents. In some subur-
ban districts the temporary dry law
was modified b. the exemption OF
bonafide travellers. Anyone who ira
wells three miles can get a drink be-
tween certain hours on Sunday, and
the point whether st. Patrick's day
could be counted as a Sunday or
should be hone dry was decided differ
emily in different districts. according
to the various interpretations of the
latest liquor act.
But even where the Interpretation
was lax there were no scenes or
drunkenness.
Ten years ago it was a point Of po-
Iitical principle to avoid drinking on
st. Patrick's day and the Sim Fem
movement persuaded publicans to
close voluntarily. Recent years have
abolished this practice, and legislation
this year decreed compulsory closing.
Objection to the legislation came
mainly from the licensed trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
Both Sides Find
SOlace in Strike
In AlSace-LOrraine

Paris, March 11.-(By A. P.)-The
results of the school strike in Alsace-
Lorraine continue to satisfy both
sides.
La Croix, Frances great church or
gan, says: despite government de-
sires a true plebiscite has been taken
in favor of religious schools" and for
government supporters the Paris Soir
asserts: 1.-THE failure of the school
strike in Alsace is as complete as We
could wish"
Premier Herriot has written to the
mayor Of Strassbourg thanking the
municipal council for its resolution
supporting his stand.
The picketing of schools yesterday
by priests gave rise to numerous in
cidents; there were violent discus
sions between the parents and clergy
and the police were compelled to inter-
vent on several occasions.
The departmental council of public
instruction in the Bas Rhin depart
ment today voted eight to five in ia
vor of the introduction of an interde-
nominational regime in the schools Of
Strassbourg, Schiltigheim and Grafen-
staden, the three towns whose munich
pal councils had requested the estab-
lishment of such a system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18

Washington. March DENOMINATION
today by President Coolidge of DIR. ia
cob Gould Schurman. now American
minister at Peking, to succeed Alan
son B. Houghton as ambassador to
Germany. and its prompt confrmati ton
by the Senate, completed the realign-
ment of major diplomatic assignments
in Europe. 1t appeared improbable to-
night. however. that Ambassador
Schurmans successor in Picking would
be nominated in time for consideration
at the present session of the Senate.
The transfer of DR.. Schurman to
Berlin is regarded by state depart
ment officials as logical step, despite
that it withdraws him from the Pc
king legation at time when political
and economic conditions in China and
the Far East generally have given
that post outstanding Importance. The
promotion is in line with the admin
istration's recent policy Of advancing
its representative abroad. and is an
official recognition of the important
services Dr. Schurman has rendered
in China under trying conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
START PLAN TO
ADVERTISE Maine
PREP SCHOOLS
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

NoptCidl 10 henneDec JOurnaO
Lewiston, March 17.-Principals of
six of the leading academies and prep
schools Of the State met here today at
the Dewitt Hotel at luncheon SEES
sion, at which time the plan to adver-
tise Maine preparatory schools along
with the legislative move to advertise
Maine, and "Know Maine Products"
was made. Plans were discussed as
to the method of raising a fund ap-
propriate for this purpose.
Another matter which was dis
cussed at some length was the proper
manner OF dealing with transient ath-
letes who are in the habit of entering
the various schools wholly on their
athletic prestige and whereby this
abuse could be done away with.
The various schools were represent
cd as follows: Drew L. Harthorn
and II. A. Thorne of Coburn Classical
Institute. Waterville: Ralph E. Hunt,
headmaster at Hebron Academy; Ell
mer Z. Verrill of NJ. c. /. Pittsfield !;
Robert Z. owen of Oak Grove Semina-
ry. Vassalboro; Everett #. Smith Of
Leavitt Institute, Turner Center; and
T. w. Watson of Kent Hill, Read
field.
Fl. II. Sampson Of Bridgton Acad-
envy, Ralph Z. Beck of Bucksport Sem
mary, L. 0. Lacasce Of Fryeburg
Academy. and Frank L. Hanscom of
Goulds Academy, Bethel, who were in
vited to be present, were unable to
attend but probably will be present at
a later meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
Plan REIMBURSEMENT
Affairs of Chi, Mil.
& ST. Paul Railway

New York, Mar. II (By A. P.)-
Readjustment Of the financial struc-
ture of the Chicago. Milwaukee and
st. Paul Railway Co. has been de-
cided upon in an effort to meet the
roads pressing financial difficulties
and restore 1t to q sound basis, the
board Of directors announced to-
night.
Coincident with the statement OF
the directors it was announced that
protective committees had been
formed to safeguard the interests OF
the various stock and bond holders.
These committees will cooperate
with the management OF the road IN
formulating a plan of re-adjust-
ment to be submitted at the earliest
possible date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
End Arguments
On Constitutionality
Oregon School Law

Washington, March 1.-THE con-
Guiding oral arguments in the SUI
preme court on the constitutionality
of the Oregon law requiring chill
dren between eight and is years of
age to attend state schools, brought
questions from the justices today
which indicated that contentious in
behalf Of the act were meeting with
little success.
II the court should take jurisdic-
ton in the case and uphold the jur-
isdiction of the lower court. counsel
for the state asserted that consti-
|tutional amendment would be pro-
posed to give states complete control
over the education of children.
They argued, however, that having
decided that states have control
over the labor of children, the courts
in such q decision must go a step
farther and declare they already pos
sess a similar right to control edu-
cation. Constitutional questions, re-
lating to the rights of property and
personal liberty, the guarantees of
religious freedom, and the control Of
parents over the education of their
children, which were touched upon
in the opening arguments yesterday,
were enlarged upon today, the two
sides disagreeing completely as 20
the effect of the law in this respect.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
GOVERNOR FAVORS
BARWISE SECTAR|AN
SCHOOL MEASURE

Submission to the people Of the Bar
wise resolve. which would prohibit the
use Of public funds for sectarian
ment Of the administration, it was
learned Tuesday.
The assertion that such submission
Is not in accord with the declarations
Of the State Republican platform and
would not work for harmony within
the ranks of the Republican party is
not in accord with the viewpoint Of
Governor Brewster.
In the opinion of the governor, the
plank in the Republican platform takes
an even more advanced view than the
Barwise bill, which Is the measure ad
vocated by Governor Brewster in the
Legislature of two years ago. in that
it declares against aid to any private
schools unless they come under con-
troll Of the State Department Of Edu-
cation.
The governor points out that his
viewpoint upon the deslrability of set
Ting the Sectarian school issue at this
session of the Legislature through the
submission of a constitutional amend
ment forbidding diversion of the pub
lie funds to sectarian schools was
cearly set forth in his inaugural adj
dress, wherein he said:
MANY believe that the diversion of
public funds to religious education is
utterly out Of harmony with American
ideals and will inevitably disrupt the
State If the principle should become
established. Thirty-three states, fac
ed by conditions very similar to our
own, have adopted constitutional
amendments designed to prohibit such
a grant.
THE people Of our State seem to
have afforded rather ample evidence
that they would welcome the submls-
sion to them of a constitutional
amendment prohibiting and such d.
version Of public funds. Such refer
endum will satisfy a great body of
our citizens who are seriously con-
cerned over the question and remove
a threatening problem from the edu-
cational situation in this State"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18

Chicago. March 17.-(By A. P.)-
True bills charging murder were re-
ported to have been voted late today
in the grand jury investigation of
rich young William Nelson McClin-
tock's death last December 4 from
typhoid fever.
The twenty three grand jurors
came from the grand jury chambers
late this AFTERNOON sternfaced and
silent.
Previously, Robert e. Grove
states attorney. had announced the
jury would be kept in session until
William d. Shepherd, McClintock's
faster-father and chief heir, and c.
C. Faiman, head of a school of baax
teriology. had been charged formally
with responsibility for the McClin-
took death.
Faiman followed his confession OF
the early morning that, for a prom
Used 100000 from the McClintock
estate. he had provided typhoid
fever germs and schooled Shepherd
III administering tilelll " 4hSSlAh-
took, by signing a waiver of i'm
munity and going before the grand
jury. Indictments will be returned
tomorrow morning, Prosecutor
Grove said late today.
The dapper little claimant of
three degrees from universities
which denied his pretentions, was
before the grand jury one hour and
forty five minutes, more than thrice
as long as any of four other witness
es questioned.
He was followed quickly by Harry
Olson, municipal chief justice, who
started the McClintock investigation
shortly after the youth died.
Pending before Jacob II. Hopkins,
chief justice of the criminal courts,
Is writ of habeas corpus return :
able at > p. NJ, tomorrow at which
time Grove agreed to release Shep-
herd unless q murder Indictment
meanwhile had been returned.
Shepherd. who has not broken I'M
Continued on Page 5-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
SEES 7 MILL BOOST
IF new BUILDINGS
ARE AUTHORIZED

Interest IS centering upon the
of chairman of various COM
mittees with the appropriations
committee expected this week at
which the policy of the Legislature
regarding new State institution con-
will be formed. The con-
ference will be important in that It
will decide as to whether the State
tax rate for the two coming fiscal
years will be medium or fairly
large.
If the resolves for the appropria-
tons for new construction of insti-
tutions. some Of which are still in
the hands Of committees. and some
of which have been reported out ia
vorably, are all eventually passed
by the Legislature it means the State
will pay for new construction some
where in the neighborhood Of ST.
$50. 900.
This will mean an increase OF a
little over two mills added to the
tax rate" State Auditor Ebert d.
Hayford said Tuesday.
Still in the hands of the commit
tee on appropriations are the re-
solves in favor of new buildings ut
the University of Maine totalling
something like $265.O0 for the year
1926 and $427.OO for the year 1927.
The resolve in favor of the Bangor
State Hospital calling for $161.OO
for 1926 and $15O. 900 for 1927 for the
erection of new wing for patients
and employees is likewise in the
committees hands, as we'll as re-
solves for appropriations for the
State Reformatory for Women, the
State School for Girls and the State
Reformatory for Men, totalling APP
proximately $4,000 more.
Already reported favorably out of
committees are the resolves for $780,
600 for a new administration build
ing for the State School for Feeble
Minded and that of $4,000 for each
of the coming fiscal years for new
heating plant at the Augusta State
Hospital. To date, however, there
are the only two favorable reports
for new construction at State insti-
tutions.
The resolve for the appropriation
of $4,000 for the purpose Of COM
'pleting the library stacks in the
Maine State Library it is rumored
will be reported out of the committee
as Ought not to pass"
With the present trend of the
LEGISLATURE toward economy 1t IS
believed by many that only the most
important resolves in favor of new
construction Of State institutions will
be allowed to pass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
Childs, Founder
Of Restaurant Chain,
Dies in Sanitarium

New York, March II - Samuel
Shannon Childs, 81. who with his
brother. William, founded chain OF
restaurants which have made
fChilds" national catchname. died
today in a private sanitarium. The
cause Of his death was not made
public.
The Childs Company announced
today that he had not been active In
Its affairs for many years.
THE death does not in any way
afect the management Of the COM
pany" the official statement said, "or
the position of the company's secur-
tiles"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
r All in Mine Dead

The explosion occurred between
$3.50 and 10 o'clock and at first 1t
was believed that all or some of the
men were alive. At midnight, how
ever, mine Superintendent Benton
Mitchell said he believed all the
men We're dead and that the entire
mine was on fire.
Belief that the fire had spread to
every part of the mine caused the
workers virtually to abandon hope
of finding the miners alive. It was
pointed out, however, that some OF
them probably were working mile
or more from the shaft and If the
fire had not spread to all quarters
these men might have been spared.
II. NJ. Lambie, chief inspector Of
West Virginia, secuted the belief
that a dynamite bomb caused the
explosion. The mine was operated
on a non-union basis, but no serious
labor troubles have developed in this
region recently.
Rescuing parties are being formed
to go into the mine. State and
county police are on duty at the
property in large numbers. Scores
Of men are working in an effort to
reach the entrapped miners.
The force of the explosion was so
terrific that 1t shook buildings in
Fairmont, about three miles distant,
and a flash of light illuminated the
skv for miles around.
Men, women and children began
rushing toward the mine from the
surrounding territory. The mine is
located at Barracksville. The plant
has been operated on a non-union
basis.
After their first examination, COM
pany officials declared that the ex-
plosion had been caused by a dyna-
mite and nitroglycerine bomb drop
ped down the shaft from the surface.
At IL o'clock. it was said that the
number of men in the property at.
time of the explosion probably was
not more than forty. They were
coal cutters working the night shift.
The property on the surface was
wrecked, inctlding the wheelhouse,
engine house, mine offices, company
stores and superintendent house.
Investigation started by Sheriff
John c. higgins of Marcen County
and Captain Hobart Brown, COM
handing the state police, have de-
veloped, these officials say, that two
explosions took place Simultaneous
ly. One was on the surface. wreck
ing the engine house, Office, store and
other buildings.
Mine rescue men We're being rush
ed to the scene from all over the To-
cal mining district and from other
fields.
The plant opened on an open
shop basis on October first, last. Oc-
tober l, 1916, the mine was wrecked
by a gas explosion in which ten men
were killed.
It is one of the modern mines of
the region, giving employment in
normal operation to $50 miners. The
wrecked shaft is 300 feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18

Washington, March 1.-THE
controversy between President Cool
idge and the Senate over the attor-
ney generalship ended abruptly to-
day with the nomination Of John G.
Sargent, of Vermont, for the post,
and his prompt confirmation by the
Senate.
Mr.. Sargent, a former attorney
general of Vermont and a close per-
sonal friend of the President. was
selected after Charles B. Warren. of
Michigan, whose nomination twice
was rejected by the Senate. had de-
clined to accept an offer of a recess
appointment.
At the moment that Mr.. Sargent's
name was transmitted to the Senate,
tho White House made public an ex-
change OF correspondence between
the executive and Mr.. Warren which
disclosed that the offer of such an
appointment had been rendered yes
terday after the Senate had acted
unfavorably upon his name.
Mr.. Warren wrote the President
that he was unwilling to prolong a
political controversy which might
lessen Mr.. Coolidge's opportunity
for full usefulness to the nation. and
possibly interfere with your making
wholly effective your policies"
Announcement of the selection OF
Mr. Sargent. who lives in the little
village Of Ludlow, near the presi-
dents birthplace, was made after
Mr.. Coolidge had conferred with the
Republican and Democratic floor
leaders in the Senate. He was un-
willing to submit the name until he
had been assured that his old friend
would not be subjected to the hazard
Of such an attack as was made on
Mr.. Warren.
Immediately upon receipt Of the
nomination, the Senate moved swift
ly to dispose of 1t. Chairman Cum
MINIS of the Judiciary committee,
took the unusual course of laying
the appointment before the body in
open session and then called meet
ing Of his committee to act upon it.
There was little discussion in the
committee. Senator Dale, Republi-
can, Vermont, appearing on behalf
CONTINUED on Page 5-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
Mine Rescue Car
On WAY to Scene

Pittsburgh. Pa. March 17.-oficers
Of the United States bureau Of mines
announced tonight that they would
start a mine rescue car to F'airmont,
w. Va.
Reports to the bureau said that 40
men were entombed.
The car will reach Fairmont around
3 or 4 o'clock in the morning, officers
said,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
Govt. Completes
Its Evidence in
Teapot Dome Case

Cheyenne, Wyo., Mar. 17-(By A.
P0-Completing its chain of evidence
intended to prove a conspiracy and a
financial liason between Harry F. Sin
clair, lessee of Teapot Dome, and AL
bert B. Fall, former secretary of the
interior, the government ested It's
case late this afternoon in the lease
annulment suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
Murder Indictment Is Due
Today Against Shepherd
in Death of McClintock
Grand Jury Report True Bills
in Investigation of Death
Millionaire Orphan Deem
Der Last

Fainlan Further Admits He Taught
Foster Father of McCllntock How
to Administer Germs to Youth
Was Promised 500, OOO-Accused
Bitterly Denies-Prosecutor Says
Indictments Will Be Returned This
Morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over
eastern North Carolina Tuesday
morning is off the New Jersey coast
with slightly increased intensity. A
marked high pressure area covered
the Canadian maritime provinces
and the ocean south to Bermuda.
During the last "a hours. rains
have been quiet general east of the
Mississippi river and SHOWS In the
northern plateau region.
The outlook Is for rain Wednes-
day night and Thursday in the At
lantic states. 1t will be colder on
Thursday in the Atlantic states.
Storm warnings were displayed on
the Atlantic coast from Delaware
Breakwater to Boston.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Strong easterly and weather over
cast with rains Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18

Fairmont, w. Va, March II
men were be-
lieved to have been killed to-
night in an explosion which
wrecked Mine al of the Beth
lehem Mines Corporation, 3
miles west of here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
Bennington Village
Votes DAYLIGHT Time

Bennington, VT, March 1.-THE vii
lage Of Bennington at its annual meet
ing today adopted daylight saving
time for the coming summer. Last
year 1t was the only town in the state
not on standard time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
THE WEATHER
RAIN

Northern New England - Rain
Wednesday and Thursday; colder at
night.
Southern New England-Unsettled
probably followed by rain; Thurs
day cloudy. probably colder at night.
Eastern New York-Unsettled and
slightly warmer Wednesday followed
by rain; Thursday clearing and
colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
Calais Republicans
Again Name Fowler

Calais, Me. Mar. 17-Mayor Will
IAN ]. Fowler was unanimously
nominated for the seventh term to-
night at the Republican caucus.
There will probably be no Demo-
cratic candidate this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
Mine Officials
Say Dynamite
Bomb Dropped
Down Shaft

Flames Spread to All
Parts of Mine LOcat-
ed Near FairmOnt -
Little Hope Held for
Trapped Workers -
Mine Work e d on
NOn-UniOn Basis -
Chief spectOr
DOubt S Theory of
Bomb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
Timer Branch Exhibits
Extraordinary Speed
in Confirming Close
Friend of Presi-
dent

New Attorney General For
merly Held Similar Position
in Green Mountain State
Name Not Offered Until
President Assured There
Would Be No Further Eric
ton - Make Public Cores
pondence Between Executive
and Mr.. Warren :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Unsettled and probably showers for
Wednesday and Thursday; colder
Thursay night: fresh northwest
shifting to southerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-03-18
Coolidge Abandons Dispute with
Senate over Warren Nomination
Offers Name of Sargent, Vermont
Tuesdays Doings In
The Maine Legislature

As the climax Of spirited debate tho
the Hartman bill,
standard time the legal time to
municipality use than ard time.
The House passed to be the proposing
the Constitution
sectarian schools
tive Cummings Of Portland had boon rejected.
The House by viva vote accepted the majority
three to one.
proceedings Senate Stenoaraphe
Report Pages and 81
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-10-09
ROTARY CLUB ENTERTAINS
JR. COLLEGE AND FACULTY

The Ely Rotary Club had as guests
Wednesday evening the students and
faculty of the Junior College and
members of the Normal Training
class. A very delectable dinner was
served by the ladies of the Presby-
terrain church for the Rotarians and
their guests numbering about sixty.
Between the courses, the assembly
INDUCED in singing old time favor
ties, Miss Inez Lampi at the piano.
A program followed the dinner in
which the members of the college
and their instructors participated.
Helmer Olson, Raynor Koski and
Henry Reinshagen gave trio on
the clarinet, flute and piano follow
ed by talk by Frank Ranovetz who
spoke for the Junior College men,
bers present. superintendent w. E.
Englund who acted as POSTMASTER
introduced Miss Wolfe of the facul-
ty who in turn asked her class to
introduce themselves. which they
did in a neat self-composed song.
Elmer Pearson, an Ely boy now with
the faculty made very neat adj
dress. Miss Mary Yadlosky told of
her experience with Clarence at the
base ball game and this humorous
recital was greeted with mirthful
applause. Arnold Anderson violin,
Harold Cloutier guitar and Ine2
Lampi piano, played two very fine
selections.
The entertainment was furnished