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Evening star., 1925-04-08

References to the Standard Oil CO.
as an octopus are no longer impress
sive. An octopus, like any other ami
NAL, loses much of it's terror when
well fed and comfortable.
Evening star., 1925-04-08
Alcohol Use Scored.
, the Editor Of The Star;


DR.. Francis G. Benedict of the nu-
triton laboratory of Carnegie 1nsti-
tuition, Washington, doubts that alcohol
is habit-forming, 80 the newspapers
report. Many another man = has
doubted 1t, too--to hfs sorrow and
that Of his family and friends-
G. A. FLANAGAN, D. d. 3.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

1t has officially been decided that a
man cannot be safe driver If he
keeps one arm around his girl while
motoring. There is no doubt about the
justice Of the decision. Such a handi-
cap is. psychological as well as physi-
cal. .-
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Theatrical posters are becoming so
sensational that it is difficult to see
why the average citizen should be
willing to pay for the doubtful pros
pect of further thrills.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Gov. Al Smith is fighting for Demo
cratic control in New York. Time
flies, and it will be only three twelve
months till another election year is
well under way. -
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Kansas City hairdressers have de-
creed against bobbed hair. 1t remains
to be seen whether New York and Chi
cago will follow the latest step in fash
ions pace. - u srss -..--
Evening star., 1925-04-08

The '.Pitiless publicity idea has had
its ups and downs. and finally collides
with an unforeseen but insuperable OBJ
stacle In the frats.
Evening star., 1925-04-08
Dernen and Angel.

"Is it true that vendors of illicit
liquor easily secure money backing?"
I'm afraid so," answered Senator
Sorghum. How are we going to sub
due the demon rum when bootlegger
finds it so easy to interest an angel"
Evening star., 1925-04-08

While there will undoubtedly be
crises abroad and rumors at home this
Nation is justified, with events of 1924
in mind, in looking forward to a com
parativeiy quiet Summer ~- -
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Outdoor sports assert uncompromis-
ing supremacy. Preparations for egg
rolling and marble playing are already
beginning to tell on the vogue of the
crossword puzzle :.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

A Hungarian orator cannot yet ex-
pect an American audience such as
the Hungarian playwrights easily se-
cure. -
Evening star., 1925-04-08

AS poisoners the Borgias are retired
to humble obscurity. They knew moth
ing whatever about typhoid germs.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

1t is known to moisten the food given
them by their parents.
@. How many spikes are required
@p to lay y p mile of railway track
A. II the ties are "a inches from
center to center. and II four spikes
are used to each tie. 81 kegs of half
inch spikes will be used in a mile
There are about 500 spikes of that
size in a keg. which would make
10000 to the mile. 49,
Q. How far fs it from the Ell Tovar
Hotel TO the bottom of the Grand
Canyon?-D. K. w.
A. The distance from this hotel on
the south rim of the Grand Canyon
to the Colorado River at the bottom
of the gorge is 4,435 feet.
Q. What does "pitat Deus" on the
motto on the Seal of Arizona mean?
p G. B.
A It means God Enriches."
Mississippi at Memphis. Tenn?-E ].
A. There are two They are both
between Virginia and Iowa streets.
One was completed in 1893 by the
Kansas City Railway and Bridge Co.
This In railroad bridge. The second
In owned by the Arkansas and Mem
phis Railway Bridge and Terminal
Co. and was completed in 1915. This
Is a railroad and highway bridge.
Q. When was the first day of
Spring?-D. s.
A. This year it fell on March 20.
Q. Where and when was Frank
Frisch of the New York Giants born?
%. NJ.
A. He was born in New York City
in September, 1898.
Q. How tall do pussy willows
grow?-E X
A. They grow to about 20 feet and
are rather heavily foliaged trees.
@. How should hang nail be
treated-G. Fl.
A Loosen the hang nail with
cuticle knife or orange stick and cut
off as close to root as possible. If
the hang nail is thoroughly loosened
and cut close to the root, it will not
| reappear, otherwise, IL will continue
| to grow and prove annoying. After
| the removal of hang nail a nail
cream or ointment should be applied
Q. Will an automobile vibrate more
on pavement than on dirt road
H S.
| A One authority says that il the
roads are equally smooth no ad
vantage should be noticed to speak or
! in travelling over dirt road and
paved road; however, ii is generally
| accepted that a dirt road is more
comfortable riding.
Q. Are there regular air routes
operating in Alaska?-H. T.
A There Is air mail route
| operating in Alaska at the present
time. although there was an expert
| mental route there last Winter.
Q. What was the gold yield of the
Transvaal last year,. 3.
A. The output of gold in the Trans
vaal mines in South Africa for the
year 1924 was 9.597,634 ounces.
fTGke advantage OF the free tnfoTnld-
| ton bureau Uhtch this nepspaper BIdiiI-
tGf1ls II there is q question you toant
dnSlDered don't hesitate to use this Se7-U-
| ice. All replies are sent direct to the in
| dttiY-er. Address The Star Information
| BuredE, Frederic J. HdSkin, director.
| Ttoenty-frst and C streets northwest.
TrcloSe ? cents in stamps for return
posto0e.)
Evening star., 1925-04-08

In an era of thrift everybody sin
cerely hopes that somebody else is
economizing
Evening star., 1925-04-08

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition, 10 delivered by carriers within tne
city at 60 cents per mon h; daily only -, a.
month. Orders may be sent by mail or tele-
phone Mair 5000. Collection is made BY cat
riers at the end Of each month.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Jud Tunkins says digging a king
out Of an Egyptian tomb is just an
other way of showing how hard it is
for a first-class politician to retire
from public life.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Husiness Office. 1Ith St. and Pennsyivania Ave-
New York once, 110 East 42nd st.
:, -. Chicago once: Tower Building.
European Ufice 18 Regent St. London, England
Evening star., 1925-04-08
Space Abundant.

What is your favorite novel?''
Robinson Crusoe," answered Miss
Cayenne. ct enjoy reading about a
man who solved the housing problem
and the parking problem with somuch
ease"
Evening star., 1925-04-08
Fish Story.

A fish story need not be boastfully
bad, t
Suggesting conscience refractory.
In market purchased a wonderful
shad--
Which is truthful and quite salts
factory.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Q. What was the gold yield of the
Transvaal last year,. 3.
A. The output of gold in the Trans
vaal mines in South Africa for the
year 1924 was s.5s7,634 ounces.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Q. What does "Ditat Deus on the
motto on the Seal of Arizona mean?
p. G. B.
A It means God Enriches."
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Q. When was the first day of
Spring?-D. s.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

@. Are there regular air routes
operating in Alaska?-H. T.
A There Is no air mail route
operating in Alaska at the present
time. although there was an expert
mental route there last Winter.
Evening star., 1925-04-08
Listening In.

Opinions different we meet
Where thoughts are being thunk. !.
One listener says. .Hew Softly Sweet.'
Another says. What Punk"
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Q. How tall do pussy willows
growT-E. X.
A. They grow to about 90 feet and
are rather heavily foliaged trees
Evening star., 1925-04-08

(TGke advantage OF the free tnformd-
ton bureau Uhtch this nepspdper DIdiiL-
tafras. II there is q question you toant
dnStDered don't hesitate to use this Se7-U-
ice. All replies are sent direct to the in
q,tsrer. address The Star Information
Bureos, Frederic J. HdSkin, director.
Ttoenty-f FIRST and C streets northwest.
Ttclose cents in stamps for return
posfuDe)
Evening star., 1925-04-08

"One reason j likes. music.,' said
Uncle Eben. is dat even. if it ain
much 1t kin be depended on to inter
rup' de radio announcer" -
Evening star., 1925-04-08
Rate by Mail--Payable in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States.
Member of tbe Associated Press.

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitied
patches credited to Ii or not otherwise ereoued
In this paper and also the local news pun
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Well, there is a long, dry Summer
ahead Of us with plenty of time to
think over and discuss the problems
of both the Democratic and Repub-
lican parties. No doubt the dog days"
will bring the usual outcropping of
Midsummer suggestions to add spice
to politics.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Q. Do pigeons give milk?-J. L.
A. The so-called pigeons milk is
partly digested food which Is found
in the crop of the pigeon during the
breeding season. This milky fluid is
fed to the squads and II makes up
the larger part OF the nourishment
that the young receive At any rate
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Q. Where and when was Frank
Frisch OF the New York Giants born?
%. NJ.
A. He was born in New York City
in September 1898
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Q. Will an automobile Vibrate more
on a pavement than on a dirt road
H. S.
A. One authority says that IL the
roads are equally smooth no ad
vantage should be noticed to speak or
in travelling over a dirt road and
paved road; however, it is generally
accepted that a dirt road is more
comfortable riding.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Q. What part of Louisiana has been
made by soil brought down by the
Mississippi River?-M. r.
A. The State Is practically all al
luvial land built up from the silt
brought down by the Mississippi
Evening star., 1925-04-08

@. When was Paradise Lost" pub
lished?-G. R
A. Millions Paradise Lost was first
published in 1857
Evening star., 1925-04-08

@. Where does Florida rank in pro-
duction OF pine tree products?-H. B.
A. The Forest Service says that
Florida ranks first In such production.
Evening star., 1925-04-08

O. Are stone marten, beaver, Alaska
seal and nutria classed as durable
furs?--RL L.
A According to a table compiled
by an authority on fur. both stone
marten and beaver are classified as
durable fCrs, with Alaskan seal and
nutria less durable
Evening star., 1925-04-08

Q. How long have people dyed
Easter eggs?-T. J. G.
A. The custom OF dyeing eggs at
Easter can be traced back to very
early times. Red vas frequently en-
ployed, symbolizing the blood of
Christ. Primitive persons used the
juices of plants to dye the eggs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
End Hearing in
Case SwampscOtt
Chief ON Wet. Charge

Swampscott, Mass, May 20.-(AP)
The hearing before the board OF
selectmen here in which Police Chief
William L. Quinn is charged on
eleven counts with conspiracy with
liquor smugglers, neglect of duty and
violation of the towns building laws,
was ended abruptly today and it was
announced that the selectmen will
render their decision in a few days.
The defense had not been heard.
Chief Quinn, who was unable to
appear today because of illness, sent
word from his bed THROUGH his faith
err, former State Senator Martin
Quinn, that he will carry his case
to the civil courts no matter what
decision the selectmen return.
Attorney Edward 3. Underwood,
counsel for Chief Quinn, was order
ed to withdraw from the hearing to-
day after he had reported his client
i'll and protested against continuance
of the hearing in his absence. He
refused permission to send disin-
terested physician to examine the
chief at his home. After brief de-
bate the selectmen voted not to hear
further evidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
Business Section of Dover
Foxcroft Swept by Flames
With Loss of Half Million
STATE WITNESSES
MISSING AS TRIAL
SHEPHERD Opens

Chicago, May 2o.-(AP)-Grandj jury
investigation of the disappearance of
one Of the chief witnesses for the
prosecution overshadowed interest to-
day in efforts to obtain Jury to try
William D. Shepherd, Chicago lawyer,
for the alleged murder by administer
ing typhoid germs Of William Nelson
McC1intock, the millionaire orphan
who for 16 years was Mrs. Shepherds
ward.
No new Jurors were chosen, three
tentative ones remaining from 46 We
niremen.
Chagrined by the disappearance of
Robert White, who had been depended
upon to corroborate testimony of E.
c. Faiman. head of the National Uni
yersity of Sciences, that Shepherd
studied germ culture in the institution,
Robert E. Grove. states attorney. call
ed a special session Of the grand jury
this afternoon.
Forthwith subpoenas were served on
John E. Jones, head of a detective
agency reported to have done investi-
cation for Shepherd, and five other
Continued on Page 3-Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
Suspects Prove Alibi

Harold Sprague, who married the
daughter of the wounded woman,
who vas divorced from her and later
remarked her, was taken into Gus
tedy and questioned rc-srding his
whereabouts during the hours Of the
crime. He was brought from Oak
land where he is employed and es-
tablished an alibi, which meets the
satisfaction of County Attorney
Frank A. Southland. The .Spragues
have two children and it is under
stood that Mrs. Townes visited with
the family when they were living in
Corinna few weeks ago. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sprague called, shortly after
noon, at the Winthrop Community
HOSPITAL; where Me-. TONNES Is a
Continued on Page 9, Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
MAORI GIRL TELLS
HOW SHE SHOT TO
DEATH BkCNANO

New Haven, Conn.,, May 20-(AP)
Maori, on trial here for
first degree murder. late today COM
pleted her story on the witness stand
by describing how she shot to death
John Bagnano. alleged father of her
baby. in the lobby of a theatre here
last February.
The contention of defense that she
shot in lf-defense was supported by
her testimony when she told the jur-
ors that Bagnano said to her a
moment before the shooting: IF
you don't kill yourself I'll kill you
myself" Miss Maori then testified
that Bagnano reached his hand back
to his hip pocket and started to draw
a gun. 1t was then that she drew
her own revolver from inside her
coat and fired, she testified.
Miss Maori testified earlier in the
day that she stole the revolver from
her fathers desk about two weeks
before the shooting for the purpose
of killing herself. But l didn't have
the courage" she testified. She de-
clared that she did not recall thing
that happened ALTERS the shooting un-
til she was in the county Jail. She
testified that she could not remem-
Der making a confession to Coroner
Eli Mix or being taken to police
headquarters after she had been
overpowered. a 49,.
States Attorney Alling took up the
cross examination of the witness
when she completed her story, but
only asked few preliminary ques-
lions before Judge Christopher l..
Avery adjourned court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
Ceremony of Christening Com
panion Ship of BOwdoin
Takes Place at New York
Explorer Macmillan and
Widow of Peary Present
Ship Win Act as Airplane
Carrier

New York, May 20-(AP)-Ready
for her trip to the Arctic regions as
an airplane carrier for the MacMil-
Ian expedition which seeks a great,
uncharted continent, the steamship
Peary today was christened by Mrs.
Marie Peary Stafford, daughter of
the late Rear Admiral Robert e.
Peary. discoverer of the North Pole.
While two naval airplanes, under
the command of Rear Admiral
Charles p. Plunkett, circled The sky
above, Mrs. Stafford broke across the
bow of the vessellt bottle contain
ing spring water from Eagle Island,
Me, the Peary summer home. At her
side was Donald B. Macmillan, noted
explorer, who will lead the expedition
this summer; Mrs. Robert e. Peary,
widow of the explorer, her son, Ro-
bert, and DR.. Gilbert Grosvenor,
president of the National Geograph-
Continued on Page 3-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
Close Hearing on
Abandoning Trackage
Of Boston & Maine Rd.

Boston, May 20-(AP)-A hearing
before members of the Massachu-
sets public. utilities commission and
the interstate commerce commission
on the petition of the Boston 81
Maine Railroad to abandon G2 miles
of trackage in Massachusetts on the
Newburyport, South Reading, Law
renee and Tewkesbury branches
closed tonight. Decision was re-
served and tomorrow Interstate Com
merce Commissioner B. H. Meyer
and Special Examiner M. S. Jameson
will go to Concord. N. H., to hear the
New Hampshire protest against
Abandonment of "a miles of road on
branch lines in that state.
A score of opposition witnesses
testified today. These included city
and town officials, Essex county
commissioners, business men, manu-
facturers. educators, commuters and
clergymen. They painted a gloomy
picture of paralyZed city and town
growth and in some cases the col.
lapse of industries dependent on
railroad transportation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
SHERIFFS SEIZE
7 CARS And BIG
HAUL OF ALCOHOL
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Belfast May 20-Two cars, Pack
ard and Ford and 500 gallons of all
cohol were seized about three o'clock
this morning on the south shore of
Northport by Sheriff Frank A. Little
field and two deputies. AS result
of this Edward NJ Shibley of Fair
field and Arthur DerocIer Of Water
vile were arrested and taken to the
Waldo county Jail and were given a
hearing this afternoon before NUM-
cipal Judge Carleton Doak. Charged
with illegal transportation of liquor
they waived the reading of the writ
and hearing and plead not guilty.
They were convicted and sentenced
to two months in the country Jail and
to pay a fine of $3.50 and costs each.
with six months additional in default
of payment. They appealed and
gave bail for $500 each.
Sometime last night Sheriff Little
field got wind that there was some
thing brewing and with Deputy Rob-
inson went to Northport where he
saw near Shore Acres three cars. He
got Deputy Emmons and they placed
two logs across the Shore road and
waited. Soon the cars came along
and were halted. In one was found
230 gallons and in another 80 while
in sedan were three men but no
booze. The sheriff found by the road
side a 38 calibre revolver and a load
ed cartridge belt which one of the
men threw out and started with his
booty towards Belfast. On the way
the sedan got away after lodging
number of shots from the officers but
the other two cars and the alcohol
were brought here. The men were
defended by E. p, Murray of Bangor.
This is one of the largest seizures
made in long time and much credit
is due Sheriff Littlefeid for the clev-
er capture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
EllingsOn Girl Sane
Word Hospital Head

San Francisco, May 2O.-(AP)-
Dorothy Ellingson, San Francisco
matricide, who has been under OBJ
servation at the Napa State hospital
was declared sane today by DR.. j.
M. Scanland, superintendent of the
hospital, and the members OF MS
staff, in a report to the superior
court here.
The report was submitted to Dis
trict Attorney Brady. The girfs
murder trial was suspended by the
girls hysterical outbursts in the
courtroom, and an insanity hearing
was held instead. The jury found
her insane and she was sent to the
hospital at Napa for treatment. =,
It is understood that the girl VIII
be returned to the county jail here
from Napa tomorrow. ASSISTANT
District Attorney Harmon d. Skfllin.
who is prosecuting the case, said
that he was ready to go on trial on
Monday on the murder charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
Mrs. Towne's Story

Mrs. Townes made statement
such as she could, which was as fol-
lows: Mrs. TONNES and Miss Hey
wood reached the cottage about 11.30
O'Clock, coming out non the electric
car from winthrop whefs Il Hey HAD
been attending an entertainment.
They stepped into the kitchen and
Miss Haywood went into the bath
room. As Mrs. TONNES turned on
the light a man appeared at the
door leading into the living room
and fired one shot at Mrs. Towne
and she raised her arm, the bullet
going into her RICH arm about three
inches from the elbow and passing
out about six inches below the ell
bow. The second shot went into her
jaw, about an inch to the left of the
Continued on Page Cool. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
Simmons College
Dean Head Girl Scouts

Boston, May 20-(AP)-Sarah H.
Arnold. dean emeritus of Simmons
College was elected president OF the
Girl Scouts of America at the open,
ing session of the eleventh annuai
convention to-day. She succeeds MIS-,
Herbert Hoover. who was elected
first vice president. Dean Arnoio'
who is a member of the Masachus-
etts advisory obard OF Educatlon, Is
AZ present chairman Of the national
committee Of the iGrl Scouts.
The report of Mrs. Jane Deeter
Rfppin. national director, showed a
membership Of 9S,350 Girl Scouts, as
sociate scouts and brownies in 1874
or a total personnel including volun-
teer leaders and council and com
munity committee members OF ~,
224. This was an increase In totai
personnel of 20,347.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
Renew Search TODAY
Order Congressional
Election i'm Bay State

Boston, May 20-(AP)-Governor
Fuller today issued preceot for a
special election on June 80 in the
fifth congressional district to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of John
Jacob Rogers of Lowell. The prim-
airy will be held June IA. Mrs. Edith
Nourse Rogers, widow of the con-
gresham, who has announced her
candidacy, visited the state house to-
day to make arrangements to take
out nomination papes. The date on
which they must be filed will be an
nounced tomorrow by Secretary of
State Cook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
aiRe Members of
~ lated Press
at Portland

!. !! ld May 20 -(AP)-The
LILY Newspaper Association.
Y manbership of which is made
y wholly Of members of The Asso-
ased Press. met today and voted
z meet annually as the Maine Mem
80 KS g The Associated Press. The
M'si.al organization will be contin-
4sr ior its own purposes.
,he new association organized
s saa inc officers Of the parent body:
rMssl0ent Frank B. Nichols, Bath
49,. secretary, William III. Dow,
,s ~ Evening Express; and
News, ~ p heeu' bangor
~ Dow was chosen as the State
Y; E.of the Eastern Division ad-
i board of The Associated
me secretary was instructed
p e g message to Kent Cooper,
~ seneral manager of the news
n. lon, conveying the best
ass Of the members in Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
Five Unions Vote
To Strike at Boston

Boston, May 0-(AP)-A strike
of hod carriers, building and common
laborers effective next Monday on
jobs where an increase of wage has
been refused by contractors has been
voted by five local unions of the la
borers, it was announced today.
The laborers, who number over
5000 in the five unions, are demand
ing wages of II 1-2 cents an hour
for common labor and so cents an
hour for skilled labor, as against the
former rates of 65 and 70 cents res
pectively. The present contracts ex-
pired MAY l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
Warning by South
Portland School
Board Has Effect

South Portland, Me-, May 20-A
warning issued by Mayor William
II. Mcdonald at a meeting of the
school board last night. that pupils
agitating a threatened strike because
five teachers had not been re-engag-
ed for next year. might be arrested
for disturbing the peace and a vote
of the board that expulsion would
be melted out to all offenders, had
it's effect in full attendance at the
high school today. Mayor .McDon-
aid was present to see that order
reigned The pupils applauded a
statement by the Mayor, expressing
the hope that the five teaches
would be back in their places next
Year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-05-21
THE WEATHER
UNSETTLED

Northern New England-Unsettled
Thursday and Friday, probably local
showers; not much change in tenn
perature.
Southern New England-Fair and
warmer Thursday; Friday unsettled,
probably thundershowers.
Eastern New York-Unsettled and
slightly warmer Thursday, probably
local showers and thunderstorms in
central and north portion; Friday
unsettled, probably local thunder
showers