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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Psrent and Teacher are
Rio Factors in Moulding
Child for Lies Battle
BUSINESS STILL
GROWING BETTER
IN new ENGLAND

Boston, Oct. 30-(AP)-Further
though moderate improvement has
taken place in the business situation
in New England during recent
weeks. says the monthly review of
the Federal Reserve Bank of Bos-
ton. The September figures of the
New England business activity in
dex. calculated by this bank to
measure the general level of acti-
witty in the leading trades and indus
tries of New England was the high
est since the early part of 1923.
speaking in general terms" the
review continues. sit may be said
that business in New England, SO
far as volume at least is concerned,
is good. Shoe production has shown
considerable improvement in this
district in the past three months,
and September output was the lar
gest for the year to date, and larger
than the same month of either OF
the two previous years.
1.-THE consumption of raw cotton
by New England mills during Sep
TENDER was slightly larger than in
August but was considerably greater
than in September last year and
closely approached the consumption
of September, 1923. The wooden tex
tile industry is not as. active as the
cotton textile industry. The con-
sumption of wool by New England
mills during Septembr was slightly
greater than in August. but less than
in the corresponding month of eth.
er of the two previous years.
I'm spite of the approach of cold
weather, the building industry re.
mains very active. Contracts award
ed in September were approximate
ly equal to those of August and very
much larger than at this time a year
ago.
shipment of merchandise by New
England railroads reached q new
high volume for the year late In
September. Carloadings have aver.
aged higher than in the correspond.
ing period year ago ever since last
January.
October was a very good month
for retail trade. Boston department
stores reported that their sales dur.
ing the first three weeks of the
month were Is per cent larger thar
in the first three weeks of October
last year. Sales for the entire month
of September were also above those
of the corresponding month a yeal
ago, as a result of a large volume OF
charge business. Charge sales have
been relatively better than cash
sales each month of this year. In
stallment sales have shown large in.
increases when compared with those
of last year, the gain in September
for example, mounting to IS pei
cent.
Money rates have strengthened
further. and the volume OF loans
made for commercial purposes in.
creased sharply in October"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
find Time FOR
RELIGION IN SCHOOL
GOVERNOR URGES

Portland, Me-, Oct. 30-(AP)-The
public school system Of the state
practically ceased it's growth last
year while the parochial school sys-
tenn of the Roman Catholic church
increased more rapidly than ever be-
fore, Governor Ralph o. Brewster
declared before the Maine Teachers
Association tonight.
He was speaking to an audience of
more than 1000 school men and wo-
men at the closing meeting of the
association in City Hall auditorium.
Governor Brewsters plea to the
teachers to draw more pupils to the
public schools by making them more
attractive and by placing greater
emphasis on religious education drew
repeated and prolonged applause.
THE public school authorities of our
state may well consider whether in
a proper development of their cur
ricula they may not wisely afford an
opportunity for religious development
which the attorney general of our
state has ruled is entirely proper,
which the commissioner Of education
had advised and which is now sue
cessfully practiced in over 1000 COM
munities throughout our land" he
continued.
whatever the problem, mental,
moral, political. social-it is to be
solved by education" said DIR. George
E. Vincent of New York, president Of
the Rockefeller Foundation.
1.-THE really scientific opportunity of
teachers" he continued, 'is to culti-
vatec an appreciation of scientifl
method and spirit In application to
modern life" He made a strong plea
for vaccination as protection
against smallpox.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Predict Break in
Cold Wave Now
In Central States

Chicago, Oct. 30.-(AP)-A slow
reaction from the cold wave in the
Rocky Mountain and Central states,
was promised for today and tomor-
row, though prospects were that
Halloween would see snow, seasonal
temperatures were forecast for Sun
day.
This cheering information from
the weather man balanced in part
the sad stories from Iowa, Mime
sofa, and Colorado potato growers,
Whose unharvested crops suffered
heavily from frost.
Colorado cultivators OF the spuo
suffered q loss of half million dol
lars and prices jumped from $3.50
to $500 a hundred pounds. Govern
ment reports said some 700 carloads
of potatoes were ruined during the
last fortnight.
Growers near Davenport, Iowa,
estimated their loss at about 70 per
cent. Minnesota's loss was less,
since the bulk of the crop has been
harvested.
Nebraska yesterday took from
South Dakota the doubtful honor or
being the coolest spot in the coun-
try with Gordon's unofficial thermo-
meters reading II below zero.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Would Rather Go
To Chair Than Pay
AlimOny to End Wife

New York, Oct. 30-(AP)-Henry
Weiss, a white bearded octogenarian,
alleged to have two wives, today ask
ed Supreme Court Justice MacCrate
to sentence him to the electric chair
ito end this thing" rather than pay
S. a week alimony to his second wife,
Lena, sixty-nine.
"Kill me, Judge: send me to the
electric chair Weiss shouted. Lets
have this thing over with now. II
will make matters a lot easier"
The Justice gravely considered the
request. then admitted "He couldn't
do that much" He advised Weiss TO
make his payments regularly, how
ever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
General Forecast

Pressure is high almost generally
over the eastern half of the country,
hut it is relatively low and raining
from, the eastern Gulf OF Mexico
northeastward to the Virginia Capes
and strong northerly winds and gaies
have set in along the coast between
cane Hatteras and Atlantic CITY,
Cane Henry, Va, reporting 90 miles
an hour from the north. Snow has
fallen in the last "a hours IN southern
New England. ~
The snowfall at Washington, D. C.,
I'M to p. M. amounted to two inches
which is the first snowfall In excess
of trace ever recorded in october
at Washington. The temperature IS
still much below normal over the
eastern half of the country ana
southern plains states, but II mas
risen decidedly throughout the north
west.
Except for rain in Florida and
along the south Atlantic coast ana
snow in New England and along the
middle Atlantic coast Saturday, fair
weather should prevail almost gen.
orally east Of the Mississippi river
during the next two days. The
weather will become warmer gen.
orally east of the Mississippi river
during Sunday.
There are no indications of a re-
turn of abnormally low temperatures
in any part of the United States
for several days thereafter.
Storm warnings are displayed on
the Atlantic coast from Jacksonville,
Fla, to Boston, Mass.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Strong northeast and north and
probably gales, overcast, thick
weather with rain or snow Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
BANGOR PASTOR
ACCEPTS CALL TO
AUGUSTA CHURCH

Is. Especial to Kennebec Journa1.)
Bangor. Me, Oct. 30.-Rev. Carl n.
Garland, in his fifth year as pastor of
the Grace Methodist church of Ban
gor, has been transferred to the Green
Street Methodist church of Augusta by
Bishop Anderson, acceding to the re-
quest Of the Augusta church. Mr.. Gar
land will be succeeded here by Rev. w.
Whitney, field agent Of the lions
Herald, until the next conference. Mr..
Garland is a native of New Foundland
and was admitted to the Eastern Maine
Conference in 1903 and attended the
University Of Maine, graduating In
1907: served q number Of Hancock
county parishes; was three years at
Hampden, three years at Bar Harbor
.and six years in Rockland and the
Rockland district. He was overseas
in Y. M. 6. A. work throughout the
war. much of the time on the pattie
front. He is a member of the kiwanls.
canadian, and goth Century clubs Oh
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Little Cash in 4
Holdups in Gotham

New York, Oct. 30-CAP)-four
rohberies of subway and eieVateo
stations early today melted holo-up
men only 500. ~
Three of the robberies were com.
mitted in rapid succession. The iact
that two men staged each ROBBERY
and that the methods were the same
in all three cases. led the police TO
believe that a band Of six gunner
planned execution Of the series WIN
clock like precision. In the rourth
robbery two gunner used an auto
mobile of a conspicuous blue color;
The biggest haul, SAL, was from the
Lexington avenue subway station AT
Aston Place. The Ninety-slxtn
street station. on the same line was
looted of 500 while s13 was taken IN
the hold-up of the elevated station
in Third avenue at 2sth street.
The robbers in one of the hold ups
that Of the elevated station at 4ttn
street and Third avenue, fed without
any loot when the agent IN the
change booth accidentally tipped over
the telephone and the telephone op-
orator sent in robbery alarm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Hold Orphanage
Head in $4,000

New York, Oct. 30.-(AP)-Wilson
Johnson, superintendent of the Long
Island Baptist Orphanage, was held in
$4,000 bail for the grand jury today
on charges of criminal assault, after
arraignment before Magistrate Erlpe-
rim in Coney Island court.
Elizabeth Sullivan, Is. complaining
witness, testified that Johnson had
approached her five times.
Johnson's wife, who was in court
with him, expressed confidence in his
innocence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
nlWARDS MADE
~ CARNEGIE HERO
FUND COMMISSION

pittsburgh, Oct. 3o-(AP)-Thirty-
~ acts Of hsroism. in the commits
,Ica Il which IL lost their lives.
"a. recognized by the Carnegie
E.rs Fund Commission at it's fall
u,e.ins here today. Two girls were
.uour shoss to receive medals.
m ai;yer medals and % bronze
rsssls were awarded In addition to
sf,l1 annually to the dependents OF
~ heroes who met death. Inc
(mnission also awarded $3.50, to
i suDlied as it may sanction; $l700
b dnsbled heroes; and $4,000 for
~ worthy purposes. For edu-
clideni purposes. $4,000 was set
~ and IN ten cases. $500 was
srsrdsd for worthy purposes.
The Is heroes who made the su-
reme sacrifice were:
william D. Waldock. go South
Waco St., Weatherford. Tex. a 16-
Continued on Page 16-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Says No Indication
New England Will
Be Visited by Quake

Rutland, VT. Oct. 30-(AP)-Ar-
thur Keith Of the United states geo
logical survey. who for several Weeks
has been in New England sauuy ans
the earthquake of February 90 islo'
and conditions existing since then,
stated here tonight that he saw no
reason for the warning sounded yes
terdav at Providence by Professor
KirtIev r. Mather Of Harvard that
New England should be ready Tor a
severe tremor. He had found no IN
dications that pointed to any sucn
disturbance, he said. OUTSIDE y.
shattered chimneys and broken glass
he had found no evidence OF properly
damage by the February Disturbance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
French Senator
TuBe Given Post
Ambassador to u. S.

Paris Oct. 3o-(AP)-Senator Vic
tx Henry Berenger. noted French
fnaneial authority. 1t became known
tuday from an unquestionable source,
B son to be appointed French am
bassador to the United States, sue
ceeding Emile Daeshner. The choice
u y Berenger for the post IL still
a eflcial secret" knowledge Of the
govenrments intention being con-
md to narrow circle.
\ Daeshner's position has been
ihalen BY the criticism Of the mem
tm Of the French debt mission
Ilnce their recent return from the
unlted States. They affirm that the
AMBASSADOR did not prepare Presi-
emt Coolidge and the members OF
% American debt funding commits
slsch to understand the French stu
anon, and that he did not seem to
9 aware that Senators Borah and
Snoot and others were likely to raise
cppesition to acceptance Of the
french terms. NJ. Daeschner Is rep
rented - having cabled the for
am ONCE before M. Caillaux left
me United States for France that the
unlIed States government would ac-
uN almost any offer of settlement
l9 nyment Of the debt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Turks Celebrate
National Holiday

Constantinople, Oct. oO.-tArl
Wear a European hat or go bare
headed" was the order or the Gay
when the second anniversary OF tme
nrocla nation of the Turkish republic
was celebrated yesterday as a ma
tional holiday.
All business houses were closed
by order of the police; the city was
befiagged. parades were ORGANIZED
and there were fireworks during the
evening. But what mattered most
was the manifestation of the aboil-
ton of the fez and the kalpak 10
mark Turkeys emancipation from
ancient traditions.
The few persons who disregarded
the warnings to wear hats had fezes
or kalpaks snatched from Their
heads and torn to pieces. The police
oomplacently watched the destruc-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
MITCHELL ASKS
THAT He BE FACED
BY HIS ACCuSER

washington. Oct. 30-(AP)-The
brief but lively session held TODAY nv
the courtmartial sitting in Judgment
on Colonel William Mitchell. charged
with conduct prejudicial to military
order and discipline in violation of
the 96th article of war, accomplished
little beyond putting the air officers
pleas of mot guilty" in the record
and denying him the bill of parti-
culars" he had requested.
During the time the court was in
session, from 10.45 to 11.3O A. NJ,
however, word was circulated that
Colonel Mitchell had under advise
ment the making of a request that
he be confronted in court by his ac-
cuser, meaning either President Coo
Wis, or both. This report was con-
firmed later by his civilian counsel,
Representative Frank r. Reed of Illi-
nois. who said late tonight that he
still was open minded about the
question and would not decide def
nitely until Monday. when the court
is reassembled.
The courts proceedings today were
enlivened by sharp passages between
Mr.. Reid and Colonel Sherman More
land, trial judge advocate. These
were precipitated by the defense re-
quest for the bill Of particulars
which Colonel Moreland had indi-
Gated yesterday he would prepare
and assertions by Mr.. Reid that the
charges as drawn were too vague
broad and indefinite that he could
not properly prepare Colonel Mitch
ellis defense. The recess until Mon
day was another surprise in the days
proceedings but was taken up on re-
commentator of both counsellors
who wished in the tnterim to ex-
anime three witnesses who had ar
rived from Texas.
Legal military authorities were
certain tonight that the court would
not consent to issue a subpoena fol
the president If asked by Mr.. Reid
1t had been definitely decided, it was
said, that no authority exists by
which a courtmartial may summon
the president as witness and 1T was
added that the supreme court OF the
United States had passed upon SINH
lar questions. In the matter OF
summons for Secretary Davis, how
ever, presidents are lacking, and the
court will have to act on It's oWr
responsibility if Colonel Mitchell OF
his counsel press a request for his
appearance.
The contention that President Coo
lidge Is the accuser Of Colonel Mitch
ell was based by Mr.. Reid on the
statement of the trial judge advocate
yesterday that it was presidential
court" that was trying Colone
Mitchell and that the investigation
which led to the decision to try the
officer was ordered by the war secre.
tary, as agent for the president
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Physician Stresses
Honor of Profession

Philadelphia, Oct. 30-(AP)-1t Is
the duty OF every surgeon who Is
proud of his profession to rid it of
the bogus surgeons and fee splitters
who, under the cloak of an honorable
profession are nothing but band or
hooters and outlawed camp follow
ers." DR.. Rudolph Matas of New Or
leans, president of the American Col
lege of Surgeons, declared tonight IN
his address at the annual congress OF
the college.
DR.. Mates also warned against the
young graduate or older general
practitioner, who, without adequate
preparation or knowledge. undertakes
to perform operations for which he
is not fitted"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Gen. Sarrail Back
To France to Tell
OF Syrian Situation

Paris, Oct. 30.-(AP)-Oficia an
nouncement, was made tonight that the
government had summoned General
Sarrail, French high commissioner in
Syria, to Paris to furnish full ex-
PLANTATION Of the Syrian situation. 1t
has also been decided to appoint civ
ilian high commissioner to Syria.
This announcement was made after
a special cabinet council convened to
consider the recent disturbances in
Damascus and the general unrest in
Syria.
Pending the arrival in Syria Of the
new civilian high commissioner. the
duties OF the office will be discharged
by General Duport, a member of the
supreme war council, who is now in
Syria on a mission ofinvestigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Maine Central r. r.
Declares 2 Dividends

Portland, Me-, Oct -(AP)-The
Maine Central railroad directors to-
day in addition to declaring the cur
rent quarterly dividend of s1.25 a
share on preferred stock. declared
dividends amounting to $3.50 share
on preferred stock on account Of pre-
fefred dividends accumulated and
paid prior to June 1, 1924. These are
payable Dec. 1 to stock of record Of
Nov. 16 next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
New Rail Line
To Bridge 40
Mile GAP in Florida

New York. Oct. 30-(By the Asso-
ciated Press)-Plans for the recon-
struction of new railroad line IN
Florida, opening up a new gateway
from the west coast to the middle
and northwestern part of the coun-
try were introduced today by the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad. The rail-
road will bridge a 40 mile gap be-
tween Monticello and Perry, Fla,
establishing through lines from
Tampa and other west coast towns
to Atlanta, Chattanooga, Nashville,
st. Louis. Cincinnati and other
northern points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Move to Commit
Bunker to Home
For Feeble Minded

Ellsworth, Me-, Oct. 30.-(AP)-Clif-
ford Bunker, Is, of Gouldsboro, who
confessed that he and man named
johnson committed the murderous as
sault upon Mrs. H. Blaine Davis at her
home in this city last August Is, and
who this week retracted the story,
saying that he was in Rangeley at the
time, probably will be sent to the home
for feeble-minded at West Pownal.
The case against him In the supreme
court for assault was today entered
mol prosequi.
Bunkers latest story. to the effect
that he was working in Rangeley on
August is, has been investigated and
found to be true: hence today's action.
The Davis assault remains unso1ved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31

Thomaston, Oct. 30-Devel-
opments today at the Maine
State Prison investigation leads
to the belief that inmates of
the institution may have an OPP
portunity to speak in their own
behalf at a hearing which may
be held Monday at the prison
itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Bangor Church to
Broadcast Service

Bangor, Me-, Oct. 30-(AP)-The
First Universalist church of this city
has acquired the broadcasting ap-
paratus Of the Bangor Hydro lec-
trio Company, and has installed the
same in the church auditorium pre-
paratory to broadcasting church SER
vices and entertainments. This
church is the first in Maine, and the
only Universalist church in the Unit
ed States to install a broadcasting
station. The station will operate on
a wave length of $40 metres.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Truck Driver
Dies of Injuries

Leominster, Mass, Oct. 30.-(AP)
George Brown of Lowell, truck
driver, died in the Leominster hos
pital tonight from injuries sustained
when he stepped from behind his
machine to cross the road and was
struck by a car driven by William e.
Blodgett of Worcester. Browns
skull was fractured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
ATTY 4 Gen. Sargent
Not to Leave Post

..'ssninston, Oct. 30.-(AP)-Taking
~ 49, y recent political gossip that At
Z General Sargent was preparing
~. % run for the Senate, White
hsss.O .lciais asserted today that
~ y Coolidge expected him to re-
= me cabinet for long while.
PRESIDENT is we'll pleased with
n. Ilon Of Mr.. Sargent. especially
= y mis- opinion that the attor-
Nnsrars office should be filled bv
q 10y recruited from political
tsnrs,n.u should be kept free Of par
up - far az possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Letter Signed by Three Read
at Hearing of Charges of
Laxity in State Prison
Regime Under Self
Governing Plan

Female Convicts Deny Relations with Men
While in Solitary - Declare Rev. Clifford
Only One to Insult Them - Was Too Free
with His Hands and Language Improper
Denial Made by Oh aplain When Recalled
- Conclude Testimo ny Affidavit Signers -
Defense Witnesses to Be Heard Monday =
Will Seek to Refute Charges of Laxity and
FavOritism = Women Prisoners May Also
Testify
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31

Island. Me-, Oct. 3o-(AP)-That
80 - no two greater forces IN
!. - .orId than those Of the parent
q. ,eachef. was the opinion express
=. - = Dr. Augustus o. Thomas,
~. commissioner Of education, to-
-, y. :, tne annual meeting of the
S ~ PARENT Teachers Association.
ana I say this advisedly with due
...ornIticn to the home and the
.srrch Is developing factors In the
4. K the child" he added.
~rhsus two persons. the parent ana
4. t.acher, have become institutions
!, civilization and together they lead
Continued on Page 3-Coi. ~
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Father and Son
ODpOsing Counsel

WEIGH, w. Va, Oct. 30.-(AP)--
Father appeared against son here IN
the murder trial of John Workman.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Beno
Howard, of Mcdowell county was
opposed by his father. George w.
Howard, who defended Workman:
The latter previously convicted OF
the killing of Sallie Oyle was ac-
ouitted at q second trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Local Static Report

Local conditions last night were
very good. Distant and semi distant
stations came in fine. Volume was
good with no fading or static to both
err. Chicago, Philadelphia and Can
adian stations were good. 1t was one
of the best nights for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Women Accuse Chaplain

This assumption Is based upon .
letter written by three women In
mates and given to Warden Eaton
ity by Rev. p. J. Clifford in yester-
days testimony. The letter, which
Continued on Page 16-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
NIGHT WORKER
KILLED BY TRAIN

Monson, Mass, Oct. 30-(APo-
John Martin Houck, of this town, a
night worker in the Ellis Mills, was
struck by a northbound Central YER
mont train while on his way to work
tonight and died of his injuries In
Palmer' hospital a short time after
ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-31
Bangor Man Black
lacked and Robbed

Bangor, Me-, Oct. 30-(AP)-Floyd
Herrick was blackjacked as he was
entering his place of business at "a
Franklin street, at 11.30 tonight and
robbed of $50 and gold watch. The
on the sidewalk.