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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Short Line at
Kennebunk Costs
B. & M. $4,000 Yearly

Kennebunk. Me-, Dec. 15.--(AP)-
Testimony that the 4a-rnile kenn-
ebunlport branch of the Boston &
Maine Railroad is operated at an an
nual loss of at least $4,000 was given
today at hearing held by the Maine
Public Utilities Commission. acting for
the Interstate Commerce Commission
Ii is proposed to abandon this line.
Dwight S. Brigham, assistant gen.
eral manager of the Boston & Maine,
said there were only IL passengers
day each way during much of the
year. due to the increased use of auto
mobiles. Summer travel, for which
the line was built largely in 1888, is
heavier, he said. Scanty freight traf-
&C is supported by no industrial devel-
opment, Mr.. Brigham testified.
Questioned by opponents to aban-
doning the line, Mr.. Brigham admit
ted that 10000 tickets for rides over
the route were sold during the past
year.
Counsel for directors to the aban-
donment stated that they are prepared
to show that if the plans are carried
out the exclusive summer colony will
be inconvenience and the permanent
residents isolated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Need Close Cooperation
In Snowless Trunk Lines
AMENDMENTS ARE
SWEPT ASIDE IN
TAX REDUCTION BILL

Washington, Dec. 15.-(AP)-The
tax reduction bill held straight to
it's course in the House today, as
proponents trampled down amend
ments to important provisions.
Without even a record vote, the
House swept aside an amendment
proposing to continue the publication
of income tax returns.
Stubborn fights were made on the
provisions for increasing personal
exemptions, but terms of the bill,
framed by the ways and means COM
mittee to relieve 2,500,0OO income tax
payers from federal taxation next
year, were accepted.
The bill increases the exemptions
from $1,000 to 81 800 for single per-
sons and from $500 to $500 for
married persons.
An amendment by Representative
Mary 7. Norton, Democrat. eNw Jer-
sey, to boost the exemptions to $500
for single persons and to $1,000 for
married persons, was defeated, 2O1
to a.
Representative Rainey, of Illinois,
a Democratic member of the ways
and means committee, conducted a
fight against any increase in the ex-
emptions for married persons. This
was lost without a record vote.
Later, when another of his amend
ments to prevent taxpayers with in
comes of over $4,000 from taking
advantage of the exemption was
moved down by a vote of 1O3 to 10,
Mr.. Rainey said he had desired to
show whether "the Mellon machine
was so well oiled as to prevent
amendment of the BILL"
Not an amendment, except several
advanced by committee members to
clarity sections of the administra-
tive provisions, has been accepted
during the two days of reading of
the non-partisan measure. Six hours
of reading today brought the House
halfway through the bill to a point
where, tomorrow, it will take up the
controversial inheritance tax Ques-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
GEN. DRUM HOLDS
own IN MITCHELL
COURT TESTIMONY

Washington, Dec. 15.-(AP)-For
nearly four hours today Brigadier
Hugh A. Drum, assistant chief of the
army general staff, occupied the wit
ness stand in the Mitchell courtmar-
tial. testifying about war department
aviation policies and striking back
whenever opportunity allowed at
charges that he, among other things,
had given Congress false and mislead-
ing information.
After Major General Frank w. Coe,
chief of the artillery. had been recall
ed to the stand by the prosecution and
briefly quizzed about his previous
statement that 10000 anti-aircraft
could not protect city the size of
Washington from air attacks, General
Drum held the center of the stage.
Even then he failed to finish his tes-
timony and was ordered to be avail
able tomorrow for further examina-
ton.
TIL staff officer was accused by Rep
resentative Frank r. Reid of Illinois,
chief counsel for Colonel Mitchell, of
giving Congress incorrect information,
and devoted considerable time reading
from congressional documents to dis
pute this charge. He told the court as
the documents were explained that his
statements were accurate and would
be understood by any fair-minded per-
son."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
British to Support
u. S. Playwrights in
Fight Against Movies

New York, Dec. 15.-(AP)-A ca
blegram from the British Society OF
Authors, Playwrights and Composers
assuring support in any action taken
by American dramatists for "the pro-
lection of their interests" was received
today by the American Dramatists
meeting at the Waldorf Astoria.
After the meeting the dramatists
said they had discussed means of fur
thering their fight to protect them
selves against "all abuses which may
exist" Noel Coward and Michael Ar
len, British dramatists now residing
in America, each of whom has plays
appearing on Broadway, have Joined
in the fight, the society announced,
against the moving picture interests
who, they charge, are attempting to
gain control of the legitimate stage.
On the council of the British society
which today cabled it's congratulations
to the American dramatists upon their
stand, are: George Bernard Shaw,
John Galsworthy, Sir Arthur Wing
Pinero, Henry A. Jones. Sir James M.
Barrie and Thomas Hardy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Industry Improves in
N. E. During Past Month
CANNY fiddler
TO CAPITALIZE ON
RECENT PUBLICITY

New York, Dec 15-(AP)-Mellie
Durham, the white-haired fiddler
from Maine, reaped the first cash
harvest of his journey from Norway.
Maine, to Detroit, with its attending
publicity, when he signed a contract
tonight with the Keith-Albee vaude-
vile circuit to tour it's stages.
His first appearance, 1t was an
nounced, will be in Boston during the
Christmas holidays, to be followed by
others in Washington, D. c., Balti-
more, Philadelphia and other large
cities. The amount he is to receive
under the contract was not made
public.
Nellie Durham, 72-year-old fiddler.
snowshoe maker and backwoodsman,
went to Detroit last week at the in
stance of Henry Ford to play old
time dance tunes at a barn dance for
the Ford employees.
For his service Nellie refused to
take more than his usual fee of %,
although Ford offered to pay him
highly. When he arrived here yester-
day he told how Mr.. Ford had advis-
ed his coming to New York ad adj
vised him that he might make some
money here and mot to be foolish"
The aged fiddler said at that time
that he was frankly here to make
money. and he had had enough honor
and that what he wanted was
S'enough to see us through" The
"us' referred to Nellie and his wife.
Grandma" Durham, who travelled
with him to Detroit and then to New
York.
Reports have also been circulated
that Nellie is negotiating with Tex
Richard concerning a monster barn
dance in Madison Square Garden.
Worried by so long an absence
from her grandchildren and chickens
on the Maine farm, Grandma
,, Durham. Mellie's 81 year old wife
took the train for Boston tonight
on the way back to her home In
Norway.
81 guess Nellie can get along all
right by himself she said. while
he's on the STAGE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
To Raise 100000
Fund for Veteran
Christian EndeavOrer

New York, Dec. 15.-(AP)-As a
tribute to his 3S years of service as
active head of the Christian En-
deavor movement, a recognition fund
TO 100000 will be raised for DR..
Francis E. Clark, recently retired
president of the Christian Endeavor,
it was announced today. Income
from the fund will be used as re-
tirement fund for DR.. Clark and his
wife.
The week from January 81 to Feb
ruary of next year, which includes
the anniversary of the founding of
the Christian Endeavor, has been set
aside to raise the fund. Christian
Endeavor committees in every state
have been appointed to raise quotas
of the fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Portland Group
To Look Into Legal
Status DAYLIGHT Tine

Portland. Me-, Dec. 15.-(AP)-Ths
Maine daylight saving committee.
which brought about the recent refer
endum on the subject in this State
was dissolved and citizens commits
tee appointed to arrange for daylight
saving here at mass meeting today
attened by $50 persons, many OF them
business and professional men and
representatives of industry. The COM
mittee was given full power with in
structions to thoroughly investigate
the legal status, and be sure that 1T
acts with proper propriety as regards
the law. and also to organize general
committee made up of representatives
from different professions and bust
nesses to line up all those who are in
favor of daylight saving time.
Plans for daylight saving carried IN
to effect in Connecticut and Pennsyl-
vania cities will be studied. It was
announced that Westbrook would fol-
low any action Portland might take.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Dry Group Fights Back
AS Edge Raps Volstead
Act and Urges 2.75B Beer
COUNSEL INSISTS
NO reconciliation
KIP and NEGRO WIFE

New Rochelle, N. Y, Dec. 15,-(A.
P)-While reports from Florida said
the Ku Klux Khan was out to pre-
vent Mrs. Alice Jones Rhinelander
from coming there to rest after her
victory in the recent annulment suit
brought by Leonard Kip Rhineland-
er, she reappeared today at her
home.
Her attorney. Lee Parsons Davis,
said Mrs. Rhinelander had never
been more than fifty miles from her
home suite, though she disappeared
two days after a jury in White
Plains decided in her favor.
Almost simultaneously with her
return attorneys for her husband en-
phatically denied reports that he had
returned to his wife and a grand
jury in White Plains decided it would
take no action on alleged tampering
with the jury that sat at the trial.
Denial of rumors of reunion of
the son of the aristocratic Rhine
lander family and his quadroon bride
was made by Leon r. Jacobs, 5one of
young Rhinelander's attorneys.
81 know where he is, Jacobs said,
"but will not tell. The boy Is en-
titled to a rest. You can deny as
strong as you wish, and quote me to
the effect that there is not the slight
est truth to this rumor."
The White Plains grand jury in
vestigating a charge that DIR. ]. G..
Bennett, of Yonkers, had sought to
tamper with the jury in the annul-
ment case, refused to indict DR.. Ben
nett and the charge against him was
dismissed. District Attorney Row
land of Westchester County said the
grand jury's refusal to indict ended
the Investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Home Folks Pay
Taxes Absent Nellie

Norway, Me-. Dec. is. - (AP) -
Grandma" Durham. while enjoying
the sights of New York, has no fur
Their cause to worry about payment
of the taxes on the home and COM
fortably large farm here of Names
champion fiddler and snowshoe maxi
er. .
Upon reading a dispatch quoting
her as saying that they must get
home as the taxes were due soon
and they must take care of them.
Fred w. Sanborn. veteran editor of
the Norway Advertiser, and their
neighbor. ascertained that 500 was
due and that eight o'clock tomorrow
was the time limit for payment.
Failure to settle would result in adj
vertising the property for sale by. the
town.
Editor Sanborn drew check for
the amount and sent the following
telegram to Mrs. Dunham:
Don't worry about taxes. They
will not be advertised"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Sen. Schall Denies
Sought BOOtleggers'
Money in Campaign

Washington, Dec. 15.--(AP)--Sena-
tor Schall. Republican, Minnesota, to-
night branded as "a damned lie" state
ments by counsel for his Farmer-Iabor
predecessor. Magnus Johnson, who is
contesting his election, that bootleg
gers had been approached for contribu-
lions to his campaign fund and that
he had asked prohibition officer not
to prosecute a violator of the prohibit
ton act.
Senator Scall. who is blind. inter-
rupted the opening session of hearings
on the contest by a Senate election
subcommittee by rising from his seat
i'm corner of the room and chnlleng-
ing the statement of Donald Hughes
of Minneapolis. one of Johnson's
counsel.
George J. Edgerton of st. Paul. an
other attorney representing Johnson,
replied that If the charges were not
proved the whole case might as well
be thrown out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
sagrant Bess, Collie,
IN Way Home Today

o'adeford, Me-, Dec. 15.-(AP)-
~ !. warrant collie found on the beach
r.,s nlaOeford Pool coastguards two
~ y ago, will be sent home tomorrow
ii e master from whom she was
wen last August.
e'egram received tonight at the
srsuard station from Harry Fischer
INV" FORK, owner of the collie, con-
!, NJ, ! fnal directions for sending her
tsaa NM Journey that will end her mys-
S ps adventure.
NM, Dnss u course, cannot tell what has
AM a 10 her since she disappeared
Ia h. a0lne last summer. but her mas
ID s.s, advanced the theory that she
,say .ulen by bootleggers and carried
III ~ ~ rum ship which met disas-
|aarss me Maine coast. The coast
|hnIvo. oeileve she may be the sole
MORN. craft that went down in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Vote of BiddefOrd
Mill Workers on Plan
Will Be Given Today

Biddefo-d. Me-. Dec. 15.-(AP)-
More than 900 loom fixers and weav-
ers in the Pepperel Manufacturing
Companys plant here. who left work
on December in protest over the
installation Of. the multiple loom
system, voted tonight on a plan OF
settlement offered by Howard H.
Whitehead, agent of the company.
Agent Whiteheads plan Wnici,
was not made public. was suptnltteo
today to representatives OF the enl
IIoves at conference ranged by
q COMMITTEES of Biddeford business
men headed by Mayor Edward II.
Draneau. The result of the vote on
the plan will be given to the busi-
ness mems committee and Agent
Whitehead tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Cong. Whites Bill
Would Regulate
Radio Communication

Washington, Dec. 15.-(AP) - A
bill designed to give increased au-
thority to the secretary of commerce
for radio regulation was introduced
in the house today by Representative
White, Republican, Maine.
The measure, which is similar to
one introduced by him in the last
congress, would empower the secre-
tary to issue licenses, allocate wave
lengths, divide time between respec-
tive stations and prevent a monopoly
in radio communication. A national
radio commission would be created to
assist in handling more troublesome
questions.
Many of the major recommends
lions of the recent Washington radio
conference are embodied in the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Nv Jersey Senator
! Admits Modification
par from Satisfac-
tory Solution of En-
forcement
rx,ld Also Loosen Up on Pre-
,,r;ption Whiskey = Bruce,
Maryland, Supports Him in
I,,hatel Senators Willis and
sheppard Dispute Conten.
Declares There is No
widespread D e m a n d for
Modifcation of Prohibition
Law
srABLlSHED 1925

r..A;nston, Dec. 15.-tAP)-Prohi-
,aon furnished the vehicle today for
1. M. attended debate In the Senate
i Ills session.
M more than three hours the Vol
ssd let was assailed and defended
IA number Of senator's joining in
j, mining fight of discussion.
III debate was precipitated by SEN
ar Edge, Republican. New Jersey
a delivered prepared address urg-
|, passage Of his bills to legalize 2.75
!, cent beer and remove the restric-
ID on prescription whisky.
nfore the Senate turned to other
ukiects senator Bruce, Maryland. had
ma forces with the New Jersey
xntor.
Both declared the volstead act a
huurs and that its operation had been
,Hsuded BY general disrespect for law
Senator'S Willis, Republican. Ohio
n Sheppard, Democrat, Texas, dis
~ these contentious, the former de-
itdnr that Senator Edges speech
" only grouping of views of those
agosing the prohibition act. The
Ms senator served notices that the
mAhitionists Of the country not only
VIA not permit of any modification
| dths volstead act but would demand
hi 4 b strengthened.
nj ohio senator. who was first to
npb Il Senator Edge, denied that
IN va universal demand for mod
nukiua q the volstead act. He de.
dtsd thst the plain fact was that
CONTINUED on Page 9, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Marked Change for Better in
Employment in Massachus-
etts and New Hampshire
Vermont Situation Also I'm
proves - Textile and Shoe
Plants Still on Part Time in
Misunderstanding in Build
ing Trades - Farm Labor
Plentiful

Boston, Dec. 15.-(AP)-Improve-
ment industrial conditions in most
of the New England states were in
Dictated in the monthly report of the
New England district, the U. S. En-
ployment Service made public today.
A decided betterment in the employ
ment situation was noted in Massa-
chusetts and New Hampshire, and in
Vermont a slight improvement was
shown. Maine reported Every little
change" in the industrial situation
during the month. The report in
cluded the following:
MAINE
There was very little change in
the industrial situation during the
month. The textile and shoe indus
try in many of the cities throughout
the state are running on part time
schedules, and in some cases the re-
leased workers are unable to find
employment in their own communi-
ties. Railroad repair shops continue
on a five day week basis. One iron
plant closed entirely, affecting about
1000 employees. Slackening in the
building trades in some parts of the
state noted during the month. With
the exception of one city, where a
shortage exists, farm labor is plenti-
full.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
There was slight improvement
in the Industrial employment situa-
ton during the past thirty days. The
TEXTILE mills in the majority of the
cities continue on part schedules.
The cigar, brush and latch needle in
dustries are operating to full capa-
city. Overtime obtains in the print
ing, shoe, machine, and wire cable
plants. A shortage of experienced
shoe workers exists in one section
of the state. There was very little
demand for farm labor during Nov
ember, and as a result there is a
slight surplus of this class of help.
Building projects under way provide
work for large numbers of crafts
men in the different communities.
VERMONT
Employment increases were re-
ported in November in the principal
industries of the state. Textile mills
in many centers have resumed full
time operations and full working
forces. One city reported a shortage
of skilled workers in the granite in
dustry. Overtime obtains in many
of the machine shops to continue for
an indefinite period. Printing in
dustry on overtime basis. There is
a slight surplus of common labor in
some sections, but nothing of seri-
Gus nature. In one section, the sur
plus of farm workers is being taken
into the machine shops. Building
activities throughout the state pro-
vide work for several hundred men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16

Paris, Dec. 15.-(AP)-France's f.
downfall of the fifth minister who has
grappled with them during the past
eight months. Louis Loucheur failed,
as did Caillaux, to propose solutions
that the principal elements of the gov
eminent majority in the chamber Of
deputies would accept, and was obliged
to resign, after receiving from the fl
nance committee of the chamber the
second rebuff in two days.
The opposition to NJ. Loucheur came
from the same groups that obliged M.
Caillaux to retire, namely, the Social
lists and extreme Radicals, while Pain
leve succumbed. as did De Monte and
Clementel, to the Moderate-Conserva-
tive groups with few dissenting Rad
icals.
The Socialists were the most uncom-
promising adveesaries of the minister,
leading the fight against any consider
alton of the measures he proposed.
The retirement of M. Loucheur is
considered as in no way affecting the
POSITION OF fTeInler DTldHu, WHO Will
now be able, If he sees fit, to enlarge
his cabinet by taking in a representa-
tive of the Moderate groups, strength
en- his government toward the Right
and depriving the Socialists of the in
fiuence they have exercised through
out the present parliament thus far.
In letter to NJ. BRAND. the finance
minister, confirming his resignation.
admits that his proposals, twice reject
ed by the finance committee, involved
heavy sacrifices" but affirms that
"they were in our opinion necessary"
BY rejecting them. continues NJ. Lou
cheur, the finance committee has real
ly refused the government that col
laboration which the government had
offered to the committee in order to
reach an agreement on financial pro-
jects."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Foreign Governments
Pay $95,253,OOO on
War Time Accounts

Washington. Dec. 15.-(AP)-Pay-
ments aggregating 95,253,000 were
made to the treasury today by sew
eral foreign governments which owe
money to the United States as re-
suit of wartime loans. The largest
payment, $92,130,0O0 came from
Great Britain as the third annual in
stallment on her debt.
Belgium made the first payment OF
interest on her post armistice fund
ed Indebtedness to the United States,
amounting to $677,432 in cash.
Czechoslovalia made her first
semi-annual payment on her funded
debt, amounting to $1,500,000.
Finland paid $4,000: Lithuania
/s45.678: Poland 100000 and Hun
gary 1851, in line with their debt
agreements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Find Body in Auto
At Colchester. vt.

Burlington, VT, Dec. 15.-(AP) -
All day long passing motorists on the
Burlington-St. Adams highway no.
ticed a car with side curtains down,
standing beside the road in the town
of Colchester. but nobody made fur
Their investigation until dark tonight
when curious passerby discovered
in the car the lifeless body of Bern
ard H. Porter. II. Colchester. He
had evidently been stricken with
heart disease early in the morning
Just as he was about to get into the
auto and the side curtains concealed
his body
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Narrow Escape
For Bangor Judge

Bangor, Me-, Dec. l5:-tAFlL
Judge Wilfrid !. Butterneld OF lns
two small children and maid, bare
10 escaned with their lives when their
home was discovered to be on nre
early TODAY. They were forced TO
fee in their night clothes down
stairway which few moments la,er
was enyeloped in flames. the Judge
carrying his children in MS arms ms
The house was damaged by nre anu
water to the extent Of 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Crew Rescued
AS Steamer Rams
Schooner Howard

Norfolk. Va, Dec. 15.-(AP) - The
four-masted schooner James w.
Howard was cut practically in half
in collision with the Italian steamer
Livenzo last night about miles
north of Cape Lookout. The crew of
ten men was rescued and taken
aboard the steamer. A radio mes
sage received here from Livenzo tell
ing of the accident did not indicate
that anybody was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-16
Count Salm Knows
Nothing of Attempt
To Kidnap His Son

New York, Dec. 15.-(AP)-Sum-
mons and complaint in the suit for
separation brought by Count Ludwig
Salm Won Hoogstraeten against his
wife, the former Millicent Rogers.
were mailed today to- Florida, where
his wife and son now are, by Herman
B. Goodstein, attorney for Count Salm.
Permission to serve the summons
by publication was given Goodstein
yesterday, as the countess had APP
pointed no attorney here to receive
service for her.
Mr.. Goodstein today said the count
was greatly concerned over reported
attempts to kidnap the child from his
mother in Florida. He said Count
Salm had nothing to do with the at
tempts, and had no agents in Florida,
though it was reported that his agents
had stationed themselves to watch the
countess and her child with her own
agents who are guarding her.