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The Washington times., 1925-02-26
800 SHIPS
ACTIVE IN
TRADE
landed Six Million Cases Last
Year-Increased 'NaVy"
to Cut Traffic
BY ROBERT s. THORNBURGH.
copyright, 1895, by international
News Service)

BY ROBERT s. THORNBURGH.
Copyright 1895, by International
News Service.)
The organized rum-running busi-
ness has reached the billion dollar
class.
Profits accruing to ruIi1-runners
In the last five years now exceed
$1,000, ,O00, 900, according to figures
obtained from various official
sources by International News
Service today.
Last years smuggling, which is
officially estimated to have ex-
ceeded 100000 cases of liquor,
netted foreign shipowners and
American dealers fully $500, 100000
gain, according to these estimates.
Reduction II Expected.
Officials asserted that illegal land.
ing of foreign intoxicants reached
its maximum In 1924 and that a
material reduction is anticipated this
year with the increased facilities of
the coast guard in operation against
rum row.
A large portion Of the 10000
cases of liquor seized by the coast
guard In 1924 came during the clos
ing months Of the year when the
anti-rum fleet had been augmented
by recently constructed craft.
In addition to the liquor seized, 1t
was estimated that 81, 600, 900 worth
of wet goods was thrown overheard
by rum runners to avoid pcosecu-
1ion.
Oyster fisherman report that
vast store of liquid wealth is to be
found on the ocean bottom off the
atlantic eeaboard-so great it would
make Captain Kids gold insignlfi-
cant in comparison.
Z Big Ships Engaged.
) According to Department Of JUS
fice records about $50 vessels, many
Of them large steamers, regularly
ply In the liquor trade between Eh-
rope and the United States.
4 These ships have an average ca
pacity Of 1000 cases and make from
three to five trips annually, account.
ing for from 6s8o0. 900 to 900 900 |
cases reaching the shores. OF the
United States.
s Officials declared that the big
rum runners anchor about thirty
miles off the coast and sell liquor
"over the side. for $40 per case,
% more than It cost in Europe.
That yields q gross profit OF
eSe, 900 900 without legal risk-lin-
der protection OF maritime laws
and international treaties.
: Operators between Rum Row and
the shore get SO a case for safe
The Washington times., 1925-02-26
Austrian Women Ask
For Places In
Cabinet
ny international News Service.

VIENNA. Feb. 26.-Dissatis-
fled with the way their male
parliamentary represent at We s
are handling women's affairs,
Viennese women are demanding
a Minister for Women's At
fairs"
They demand that the gov
eminent shall appoint a spe-
cial portfolio in the cabinet
that will deal exclusively with
matters relating to the feminine
sex.
The Washington times., 1925-02-26
MARRTAGE LTCENsES.

Roland Parks Goode. IS, Of Dallas,
Texas, and Ella Delphine Tellefsen. 80.
Joe r. Mercer. 81. and Viola Clark,
81. The Reverend c. ID. Stewart.
James p. Clement. II, and Ell9 q.
williams, -. The Reverend VIM. D.
The Washington times., 1925-02-26
King George Improves.

King George Improves.
LONDON. Feb. fixing George
continued his steady improvement
today after q comfortable night.
Prince Henry. who also was taken
i'll yesterday with the influenza. now
apidemic In England, was removed
from AlderanOt, where he was with
his regiment, to the Cambridge
military hospital, and spent q rest
fu1 night there. His condition II
not serious.
Alanzon b. Houghton. who sue
ceeds Ambassador Kellogg at the
Court Of st. James, will arrive dur
ing King Georges absence on the
Mediterranean cruise, which physi-
clans have ordered him to take. AS
q result, Ambassadors Houghton will
be unable to present his credentials
for several weeks.
II necessary, however. he can
present them to the commission sit
ting In place of4he King.
The Washington times., 1925-02-26
FAMILY CALLED
To EBERT'S
BEDSIDE
Condition Of German Presl.
dent "Precarious" After
Operation
q InternatlonaI News servlee.

BERLIN, Feb. 26.-President
Ebert was reported in q ''precar-
ious'' condition today as q result
OF his failure to rally after an
operation for appendicitis.
Al bulletin issued at the West
End SanItorium, where the Presi-
dent was operated upon by Profes-
sor Bier, noted surgeon, said the
patient had had restless night
and that his temperature had risen
a1armingly.
The bulletin said localized gan
creme OF the appendix had set In.
causing peritonitis which, with
higher temperature, renders his
condition serious"
The Presidents family was sum-
moned to his sick bed shortly be-
fore noon today.
IL President Ebert survives the
day he has q chance p live. his
physicians told international News
Service this Afternoon.
His condition was critical, Il was
admitted.
The Washington times., 1925-02-26

fruit, flowers and cake for the
birthday festivities.
Mr.. Gould visited the school on
his birthday He was welcomed by
salute to the flag, singing Of
patriotic songs, and a fire drill.
They then took Gould, the man
who is accustomed to sitting in at
important railroad directors meet
ings, out to play and romp with
Them in the Florida sunshine.
That night when Gould went to
his accustomed eating place, he
found a large birthday cake, with
candles lighted. resting on a bed
of roses. A tiny card bearing the
words, From the boys and girls Of
the Central Primary school," told
the story.
The Washington times., 1925-02-26
TUGS SPEED TO RESCUE
OF ASIATIC FLAGSHIP

MANILA, Feb. 26.-With three
navy tugs speeding from Manila to
her assistance and with a smooth
sea reported in her neighborhood,
the u. s. S. Huron. flagship Of the
Asiatic fleet, which went aground
yesterday off Palawan island, 200
miles southeast Of Manila, was ex.
pected to be pulled into deep water
today, according to wireless reports
from Captain v. A. Kimberly, COM
mander of the grounded warship.
Advices from Captain Kimberly in
dicate the Huron was not seriously
damaged and that there was no
casualties.
The thirty eighth destroyed divis-
ion was scheduled to leave here to-
day for Java, to which destination
the Huron is also headed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14
Pennington High Second
In 4-SchOol Debate

Pennington high school debating
team came from Lewiston Saturday.
They took part in the secondary
school debate on the question of the
Recognition Of Russia. In this de-
bate IL schools in the state had
qualified. OF these. four were sue
cessful in the semi finals. They
were Deering, Pennington, Lisbon
Falls, and Buckfield. Pennington
and Deering had a tie score Friday
night. Saturday morning the final
debate took place, and Deering took
first honors and Pennington second.
This is the first year Pennington
high has participated in the state
contest. The speakers were Lucille
Whitcomb. Elizabeth Taylor. Caro-
line Sweet and William Mills.
WEST-Mrs. Keith Coombs of Au-
burn was recently in town to call on
Miss Anna Lou Hobart and Mrs. Hi
ram Morrill,. Mr.. and Mrs. Coombs
have purchased a home on Orchard
street and had it newly furnished
and will take possession this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Yeaton have
been confined to the house with the
prevailing grip dlStemper.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald Metcalf April at the
Phillips hospital, over which the
couple are receiving congratulations
from friends.
Seneca Luce is making a good re-
covery from an attack of mumps.
Miss Bcrta Martin has also been Ill
with the mumps.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Yeaton have
moved to their farm at the Falls.
where they will live this summer,
having leased their rent here to Mr..
Clough and family. Mr.. Clough is
the owner of the road house located
on the fiat near the canning fac
tory.
Night Waterman Freelon Starbird
and Mrs. Starbird have moved into
Mrs. A. c. Jennings residence on
Water street.
Mrs. Dell Allen Is recovering from
an illness of two weeks, having been
a victim of the flu. Her son. Forest
Allen has also been confined to the
house with the same illness.
Mrs. Harold NJ. Card is i'll, suffer-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14
New Corporations

The certificates of the following
new corporations were approved on
Monday at the Office Of the attorney
general:
Pepperell Coal Co.. organized Apr.
II at Biddeford to deal in coal, coke,
wood, lumber, etc. Capital stock
$4,000, all common stock; par value
of share 500; three shares sub
scribed; nothing paid in. President,
Cecil F. Clark; treasurer, Simonne
Beauregard; clerk. John A Snow, all
Of Biddeford.
Hall & Wilkins. organized Apr. l
at Belfast to deal in groceries and
provisions. Capital stock, $4,000,
all common stockff par value of a
share 500; three shares subscribed;
nothing paid in. President Virgil L.
Hall; treasurer, Oscar B. Wilkins
clerk. Joseph E. Thombs. all of
Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14
Two Industrial
Awards Named
By Commission

Payment of compensation to the
amount of $11:54 per week for
period of 25 weeks commencing Mar.
Is, 1924, has been awarded to Jen-
ME Dillingham; of Skowhegan by the
Industrial Accident Commission on
account of injuries sustained by her
while in the course of her employ
ment with the American Wooden Co.
A. I. Philbrook, an employee of
the Springer Lumber Co. at Wyto-
pitlock, has been awarded the sum
of s13.46 weekly for a period of IS
weeks commencing April %, 1924,
for injuries to his right hand sus-
tanned by him in the course of his
ployment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14
FARM|NCTON
Easter Services at Old South churc

Easter Services at Old South Church
The Old South church was packed
Sunday. 1t was the largest congrega-
ton in many years. Eighteen people
were admitted to church membership.
They were Peter Mills, Saywood Ross,
James Written. Michael Kershner,
May Kershner, Lila Barker, Lena May
Stanley, Dorothy Joann Vincent, He
zelle Josephine Merrill, Marion Gladys
Stewart, Viola Doris Libby, Caroline
Woodman Pratt, Josephine Porter
Coggins. Helen Ida Young, Evelyn
May Lancaster. Effle Louise johnson,
Alma Holmes Neal, Matte Weed Nor
rison and Hazel Stanley.
More than SEQ people were in attend
ance. The church was decorated pro-
fusely with flowers. A special mu-
steal program for one-half hour pre-
ceded the regular service. The pro-
gram was as follows:
Prelude for organ and piano,
"Marchc Nuptiale." Widor Miss
Brown and Mr.. Ingalls,: Professional
hymn 1855. Come, Ye Faithful" call
to worship: prayer of Invocation; Eas-
ter cantata, THE Risen King" p. A.
Schneider: introduction; chorus, This
Is the day which the Lord hath made;
the story; finale; chorus, Unto Him
Who loved us; responsive Scripture
lesson So, THE Glory which Shall be
Revealed; reception of members-on
confession of faith, Peter Mills, Say
ward Ross, James Written, Michael
kershner. Misses May kershner, Lila
Barker, Lena Mae Stanley, Dorothy
Joann Vincent, HaZelle Josephine Mer-
rill, Marion Gladys Stewart, Viola
Doris Libby, Caroline Woodman Pratt,
Josephine Porter Coggins, Helen Ida
Young, Evelyn May Lancaster, Effe
Louise Johnson. Alma Holmes Neal
Matte Weed Morrison; by letter, Miss
Hazel Stanley; orchestra, elaboration"
Borowski; pastoral prayer; male quar-
tet, This is the Day." Cooke; Offering
ana offertory. "Andante Pathetic"
Langley tthe orchestra); Hymn 235
(Olivet). MY Faith Looks Up to
Ihee;" sermon. THE Gate of Life"
Mr.. Rouner: Hymn PIT. Thou Grace
Divine, Encircling ALL" benediction:
silent prayer: organ postlude, Grand
Choeur." Spence.
The ministry Of music-Director.
MRS. Franco Camp ingalls,; organists,
arthur D. ingalls,. Mrs. M. T. Wade;
vested choir-sopranos, Mrs. ingalls,,
Mrs. Beedy, Mrs. Vaughan. Misses
Trace Bunker, Coggins, Edwards, Far
eihs.oh, Glenn, B. Larson, Robinson,
small Stephens: altos, Misses Stanley.
benner, Gates. knights, Perkins, Ross
nagei. Stafford, Shepherd, Wadman,
whittier, Whitaker; tenors, Mr.. Luce.
Dr. Austin, Messrs. Ross, Trlpp,
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Bowdoin Soph
Head Abducted by
t'reshies. RansOned

Brunswick, Apr. 13-Franlk Far
rington. the abducted king of the
Bowdoin sophomores. who was lost.
was found.
lie was swapped for twenty fresh
men ana therein hangs a tale.
The BoWdOin freshman class of %
held their banquet at the Poland
Spring House Saturday night. That
is, they held it after some prelimi-
naries.
Harrington was abducted from his
room Friday morning at go o'clock
by brave group of enterprising
freshmen, who formed a human
stepladder outside of his room. and
one, Donald Hewett, scaled the pile
and firmly trussed Harrington as he
lay in profound, if thoughtless, SUM
Der.
They took him to Auburn. where
he was kept in a private residence
until Saturday afternoon. Edward
NJ Fueller. the president of the
freshman class. in the meantime.
fearing reciprocation, had jouneyed
to Boston,.
About 10 sophomorcs started from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14
AUGUSTA OPERA HOUSE

Secrets of the Night" lives up to
its reputation as the funniest mys-
terry play ever conceived. James
kirkwood and Madge Bellamy. also
Ruiz Clifford, do exceptionally fine
work in their respective roles. Madge
Bellamy is attractive and pretty, and
withal has that rare quality. 'Sirlish
charm" Edmund Lowe, appearing
in THE Champion of Lost Causes
holds your attention from beginning
to end, in a finished photoplay of in
tense interest. Pathe News con-
cludes the picture program, repeated
today, for the last times, at matinee
and night performances.
Tomorrow, complete change of
program and the much heralded
much applauded. much expected
Potash and Perlmutter' comes to
the Opera House screen. With it is
Scarlet Honeymoon with Shirley
Mason, her latest Fox production
Another exceptional Easter week
program.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14

ment in the coming attraction at the
Colonial theatre today. ION Thin
lee" a Warner Bros. Classic of the
Screen" deals with the efforts of an
innocent girl, sent to penitentiary on
false evidence, to recover her footing
and responsibility.
1t would be erroneous to convey
the impression that any propaganda
is suggested. No, not at all. But as
the exciting action in this picture Of
San Francisco's underworld unfolds
itself, the spectator cannot refrain
from asking-and perhaps answering
many questions that come up.
The cast in this picture, directed
by Nal st. Clair, is composed of Tom
Moore, Edith Roberts, William Rus
sell, Theodore Won Eltz, Wilfred
North, Gertrude Robinson and The
Texas Kid."-AdV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14

Charles S. Brown, State Superin-
tendent of Buildings for the past
eight years, was notified by Governor
Brewster Monday morning that he
wi not be reappointed to that posi-
ton at the expiration of his present
term of office April 22nd, i. was
learned today.
It is understood that this action of
the governors is taken to conform
with the present policy Of retrench-
ment and economy to be followed out
Or now in force in various depart
ments, and that the appointment of
a successor to the position of super
intendent of buildings will also mean
a cut in the new superintendent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Arson. Me, April 13.-The fiftieth
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Asher Hilton of Arson, was
not permitted TO pass unnotlced last
Friday as 81 members OF the Rain
bow Branch, l. S. S. called upon
them to help them celebrate. y
feature was a wedding, in charge of
Mrs. Lucy Paine, past president OF
the Branch. Mr.. and Mrs. Hilton
were attended by Mrs. George Booth
as rims bearer and Mrs. Susie Du-
plises as flower girl. Mrs. Paine was
officiating minister. There was much
merriment attached to the event. a
Maybasket, containing four golden
eggs which We're found each to con-
tain a ten dollar gold piece, was pre-
sented Mr.. and Mrs. Hilton by the
S:unshiners. Another substantial sum
of money was left by the other
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14
Portland Man
Files Pardon Plea

The petition for pardon of William
L. Hargadon of Portland, serving a
four month sentence in the Cumber-
land county Jail at Portland for OPP
Grating a motor vehicle while under
the influence of liquor, was filed on
Monday at the office Of the Secretary
of State.
A request that he be pardoned ac-
companied the petition. The request
was signed by AZ citizens. No reas-
ons were given in the petition as to
why a pardon should be granted.
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In the District Court of the limited
states Tor the District of Maine.
In the matter of
Charles A. Rubbins, i'm Rankruntcv
10 the creditors of Charles A. Rubbins
OF Waterville in said District. bank
Notice Is hereby given that ON the
18th day of April, 1925. the said
catld !, A; Rubbins was duly adjudi-
meeting of his creditors will be held
at the office of the Referee in bank
foptcy; 100 Water Street in Augusta
III M sald District on the first day of
May 1925 at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, at which time creditors may Al
tend. prove their claims, appoint a
.rustee' examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as NAV
properly come before said meeting.
FREMONT j. c. LITTLE.
, referee In Bankruptcy.
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neighbors and friends A large
birthday cake, presented by Mrs.
Alma Barron. n relative, was cut
ard enjoyed along with the refresh
ments. The relatives called in the
evening, accompanied by the ladies
of the NJ. S. Perkins G.. A. r. Circle.
They left a May-basket with a five
dollar gold piece in it.
Mrs Hilton is a native of Au-
gusta, but when a small girl went to
Starks where she resided until her
marriage to Mr.. Hilton. He is ma
tive of Arson and with the exception
Of two years passed in Benton, soon
after their marriage, has always
been Il resident of Arson. MIR. Hill
ton was heard 20 remark during the
evening that it was quite a contrast
to MS wedding day as the snow was
even with the top of the fence, while
their 1925 wedding day was marked
by dusty roads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

In the District Court of the United
states for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
Jasper ii. Peavey, In Banliruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Jasper IT. Peavey
of Fayette in said District, bank
rupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of April, 1925. the said Jas
per II. Peavey was duly adjudicate ed
bankrupt; and that the first meeting
OF his creditors will be held at the of
nee of the Referee in bankruptcy, 100
Water Street in Augusta in said Dis
trlct on the first day of May, 1925 at
ten o'clock in the forenoon, at which
time creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint a trustee, examine the
bankrupt and transact such other
business as may properly come before
said meeting.
FREMONT ]. c. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Maine, April IS, 1925.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14
Notice of First Meeting Of Creditors

In the District Court of the United
States for the District Of Maine.
In the matter Of
Arthur NJ Alexander, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Arthur NJ AleXan-
der of Belgrade in said District, bank
rupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day Of April, 1925. the said Ar
thur NJ Alexander was duly adjudicat-
ed bankrupt; and that the first meet
ing of his creditors will be held at the
office. of the Referee in bankruptcy,
100 Water street in Augusta in said
District on the first day of May. 1925
at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at
which time creditors may attend
prove their claims, appoint a trustee.
examine the bankrupt and transact
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
FREMONT j. G. LITTLE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta, Maine. April IS. 1925.
A y d
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Brunswick Saturday morning in
truck loads to the Poland Spring
House. Some arrived at midnight
last night. About 100 freshmen ar
rived in the afternoon. AS they came
in small groups, 10 were kidnapped
by the sophomores and taken to hotel
rooms, there to reflect.
Poland Spring officials had threat
end arrest should any bloodthirsty
frey ensue, and the sophomores had
20 freshmen pcnned outside the din
ner hall. What to do? Swap the
freshmen for Harrington. They did
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14
State House Chat

Capt Claude Adams. senior in
fantry instructor of the Maine Ma
tional Guard, went to Lewiston Mon
day on military business, and will
return today to Augusta.
William A. Millett, for 10 years
employed in the public buildings
department at the State House and
for the past four years acting as
foreman in that department, has re-
signed from that position. and has
left to accept a position in one of
the Maine summer camps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14
salary and in the expenses of that

salary and in the expenses OF that
department.
Although two Augusta men. one
Portland man and several other per-
sons have been mentioned in connec-
ton with the new appointment, moth
ing certain is known as yet. 1t is
believed however, that the governor
will not name anyone at present.
Charles S. Brown was appointed to
the position eight years ago. being
one of the first appointees of Cover
nor Carl K. Milliken. He was retain
ed by special order under Governor
Parkhurst and was reappointed by
Governor Baxter. He was born in
Bath A years ago, and was raised
and educated in that city.
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Principals of High
Schools to Meet
State House May SO

A meeting of the high school prin-
cipals of Maine has been called for
Friday and Saturday, May and 3
at the State House. The House OF
Representatives will be used this
year to house the gathering, augur-
ing a larger attendance than in past
years when the Senate chamber has
been used. The meeting has been
called by Josiah w. Taylor, agent
for secondary schools, State Depart
ment of Education.
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ing from general breakdown and
complications.
Miss Lottie McCleery is now gain
ing after a serious illness of pneu-
monia.
The streets are drying up rapidly.
Very seldom at this time of year are
the streets dry enough for motoring
and walking without rubbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14

chased a new Ford touring - 4.
Gently. William Atwood was 80.
in this part of the town fi X
Mrs. Leroy Cottle and chilals 80
been quite i'll with the grippe 50
liam Lord was in Augusta, b
day.-AIr. and Mrs. Theooo',r y
lard were business vlsi.ols ,enpp'
gusta, Saturday.-Charles ,.nsn
made his first trip to Aus
his car saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-14

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, S.:
On this 18th day of April, A. D.
925 on reading the foregoing petition,
it is
ordered by the Court, that hearing
be had upon the same on the 22nd day
of May, A.. i. 1925, before said Court
at Portland, in said District, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon; and that no.
tice thereof be published in Daily
Kennebec Journal. a newspaper print
ed In said District. and that all known
creditors and other persons in inter
est, may appear at the said time and
place and show cause, if any they
have, why the prayer of said petit
toner should not be granted
And it is further Ordered by the
Court, that the Clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies of
said petition and this order, addressed
to them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable John A. To-
ters, Judge of said Court, and the seal
thereof, at Portland in said District.
on the 18th day of April. A. y. 1925.
u 81 JOHN L. kNOWLTON. Clerk.
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