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Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
"Dry" Case Heard
At Mock Session
In Hall of House

charges of unlawful possession of
lquor We're lodged against Rep. John
II. Sturgls of Auburn in special
session OF the House of Representa-
ives last night and hearing was held
shortly after Rep. Cakes of Port
land had preferred charges, demand
Tor immediate action being unani-
mously voiced.
With Rep. Boody Of Windham as
trial judge, Rep. Oakes prosecuting
for the State and Rep. Burleigh Mar
tin of Augusta representing the ac-
cused man, the charges against Mr..
Sturgls were thoroughly aired, wit
nesses were examined and the de-
fendant found guilty and sentenced
to ~ days at hard labor with daily
wages to be paid by the State dur
ing Imprisonment.
Thus ended the mock session OF
the SIND House of Representatives
The trial of Mr.. Sturgis was the
climax of an evening of hilarity for
the Solons, enjoyment shared by q
large gallery of visitors. 1t marked
the let-down of legislative activities
and nearly every Representative was
on hand to give vent to his long
pent energies.
The mock session was begun with
Rep. Franklin Cummings of Port
land as Speaker" Rep. Foster of
Ellsworth acted as clerk in excellent
imitation of the regular clerk, Clyde
Chapman of Belfast, Rep. Irving
Jones of South Portland was assist
ant clerk. Pages for the occasion
were Rep. Forhan of Canton, Lunt
of Kennebunkport, Frost of East
port and Farley of Bridgewater.
Various and amusing bills and
orders We're introduced and each in
turn provided it's laugh. Everything
in the way of freak legislation, from
taxing the milk of cows over 81
years of age to paying a compensa-
ton to newspapermen reporting the
Legislature for injuries sustained
under bombardment of gas shells.
Rep. Oakes of Portland gave the
visitors the first real start of sur
prise by preferring serious charges
against Rep. Sturgis of Auburn, who
is generally rated as a strong prohi-
bitionist legislator. Liquor said to
have been found in Rep. Sturgis'
desk was examined by what the
court termed the Houses best
'smellers," and though actual test
showed this to be cold tea and des-
pite the eloquence of counsel for the
defense, Rep. Martin, the defendant
was "railroaded" to prison.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Zee !. Shake Up in
Italian Cabinet

Nome. April 1o-(By A. P.)-The
Cent Gnt retirement Of War Minister
ssh,s sIIsral di Gtorgio from the Italian
rss,et, Snet, coupled with talk of the
Ssysnation Of Finance Minister de
sisni. .ua. has given rise to reports Of
Impending general shakeup among
;hsaer Mussolini's ministers. AL
sssn uasn considerable credence is
oass,a, sa 10 these reports. there is no
able. "'" ''on oi 'iieiA oo'"i"
\. !hs talk Of NJ. stefanrs resignation
a.. a.. osen confined to opposition cir
until today when the Fascist
msrtp mtpero spoke freely Of his retire.
ss... % becoming necessary and ur-
fnss. officially the ministry Of
thsnee n. ICE Is silent. while unofficially
re,port resr,sp is denied by the minister's
dS;. d attendance to his Office
bsst and this is advanced as the
port "oof Of the falsity Of the re-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Easter Egg Rolling
On White House Lawn
As Usual on Monday

Washington, Apr. 1O-Pfesldent
and Mrs. Coolidge will have with
them next Monday the birthday an
niversary of Calvin. Jr.. who died iaSt
summer, practically all of the chill
dren in Washington.
This is the custom date when the
White House lawn Is thrown open
to the city's children for Easter egg
rolling. The fact that the day also
is the 18th birthday of young Calvin
was not known to those who made
the preliminary arrangements for
the event this year. but the presi-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge accepted the
program readily.
Invitations for the children were
sent out today by public notice.
The grounds will be open from
early morning to late afternoon for
children under 10 years accompanied
by not more than one adult.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
President Sees
No Merit in Madden
Plan for Tax Rebates

Washington, Apr. 10-The plan
sponsored by Chairman Madden of
the house appropriations committee,
to make rebates to taxpayers when
the government winds up a fiscal pc
riod with a surplus. would, In the
opinion of President Coolidge, prove
too difficult of administration to be
feasible.
The president has not discussed
the plan with Chairman Madden,
who said today he would press or
action by the next congress on his
bill to autoriZze such refunds, and
he does not desire to be placed in
the position of condemning a prop
osal of which he has only general
knowledge. He regardas Mr.. Mad
den as an expert on government
finance and feels that the appropria-
tions chairman undoubtedly had
sound and practical reasons for
sponsoring the rebate plan.
Mr.. Coolidge, however. believes
that surplus funds should be applied
toward reducing the government
debt if the surplus is incidental, or
be made the basis for downward re-
vision of the tax rates if the sur
pluses are larger and continuing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
SENS. H|NCKLEY AND
CARTER LOCK HORNS
over "J0CKEY|NC"

Senator Carter of Androscoggin at
the Senate session Friday evening was
successful in his third attempt for the
day to pry from the table, where Sea-
ator Hinckley Of Cumberland had laid
it, the st. John River amendment to
the mill act.
Charge and counter-charge were
made by Senators Carter and Hinck-
ley as to delaying business and the
part played by the chief executive In
the situation.
THE delay in this matter is unwar-
ranted and holding up the adjournment
of the Legislature" charged Senator
Carter
Senator Hinckley replied that be-
tween every recess of the Senate today
Senator Carter had been in conference
with the governor. Senator Powers of
Aroostook insisted that 1t was out OF
order to comment upon the action of
a coordinate branch of the govern
ment or to charge influence of legis-
lation by another department of the
government. President Buzzell sus-
tained Senator Powers point.
Senator Hincklcy replied that the
cuss legislation with a senator and re-
ferred to kilograms which had been
received by members Of the Legisla-
ture which he said implied that a veto
message was coming. He added that
he understood perfectly the desire of
Senator Carter to "get under cover
with his matters before the rain
comes"
In the midst of the discussion Sem
ator Morrison of Franklin moved to
adjourn but the motion was ruled out
Of order.
Senator Barwise Of Penobscot asked
Senator Hinckley If his purpose in
keeping the amendment on the table
was for ''jockeying."
Il don't know what jockeying
means" said Senator Hinckley, but
this bill has been linked with the
Quoddy project by the governor in his
joint message. and my purpose is 70
know what the governors intention is
as to the Quoddy project"
The amendment was taken from the
table by a vote of IA to IL.
On the motion for final passage,
, Senator BarWise called for the yeas
and nays.
Only three arose and President
buZZel declared Il SullCl6nC nuInDer
had not arisen to require it.
The act was then passed to be en-
acted, without a vote being taken,
Pres. Buzzell declaring it's passage.
Il move the act be sent to the
executive chamber forthwith" said
Sen. Carter.
Within two minutes the act had
been signed by Governor Brewster
and the notice of his act had been
posted with the other public laws
signed by the Governor.
The blanket resolve for ways and
bridges, amounting to $22o.O 900, was
finally passed by both Branches of
the Legislature on Friday evening.
The Senate, last evening, passed
to be enacted the act to provide for
an issue of highway and bridge
bonds; the enabling act permitting
cities of $4,000 or village corpora
tions to pass Zoning ordinances; and
finally passed the resolve approved
by the committee on claims.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11

rhree Cent Gasoline
! Tax With Exemp-
tion Passes Both
Branches
r.,ter Amendment to Mill Act
passes in New Draft-Wind.
inc Lodges Bill is Postponed
Senate Agrees With House
| N Cut Excise Tax on Troll
,.ys-Also o. K. Blanket Re-
; .olye for Ways and Bridges
Totalling $225,OOO

Finally disposing of practically all
:, N. matters left for the attention
:, .ha SIND session, the Legislature
v,,a.v passed to be enacted the bill
,,oviding for a three cent tax on
,,.oline with exemptions. passed to
!. Enacted the new draft of the Car
:, hill to amend the mill act, and
,oot care of a number Of other meas
ures.
A recess was then taken until
ssO this Saturday morning when
.hs general appropriation resolve
viii come before both branches for
Snal passage. 1t is expected that
ths legislature will finally adjourn
tha afternoon or evening.
rha House concurred with the
ssnate yesterday in accepting Report
e" Of the Judiciary committee on
the Carter bill to amend the mill
net. 20 called. The present law
r;ves : person or corporation who
oxns . dam site the right to con-
struct Z mill on that site without
asking legislative permission. Re-
port 'C' Of the Judiciary commit
tee is signed by Senator Hussey Of
Aroostook and Rep. Hamilton Of
Caribou.
This amendment eliminates the st.
John river from the provisions OF
the present mill act and the amend
ment provides that the mill act
stall not apply to mills and dams
erected upon streams whose waters
ultimately reach the ocean at a
point wholly outside the territorial
limits Of the United States unless
said dams are authorized by act of
the legislature or by a decree OF
the Public Utilities Commission
made after public notice and hear
irg on petitions for such authorza-
ton. The bill to amend the mill act
was passed to be enacted and was
signed By Governor Brewster yes
trday.
Tho Senate concurred with the
House in passing to be engrossed
the jewelers. lien bill. the two
branches agreed in Indefinitely post
poning the act to incorporate the
Winding Lodges Power Company
and Indefinitely postponing the re-
solve for construction of a nurses
Continued on Page 3Ecol. ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Persued Rum
Runner Discards
Cargo and Escapes

Rockland, Me-, Apr. 1O-An un,
identified rum running boat escaped
after a chase of IL miles today by
coastguard lifeboat from the White
Head station in the course of which
the rum boat was fired on a dozen
times. The rum runner drew away
from the pursuers after throwing
oveboard it's cargo of alcohol. Five
hunded gallons of alcohol in cases
was picked up by coast guardsmen
and turned over to custom officials
here. It was not learned if any one
on the pursued craft was wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Prep Schools Hold
Preliminary Debates
At Bates College

lewiston, Me-. April 10-Twelve
hitting schools participated in prelim-
naries Of the Bates interscholastic
ueoates here tonight. The question
~ rss: resolved, that the United
nAtes should recognize the present
russian government" The following
@ams each winning two debates
Vualined for the final to be held to-
morrow:
o Lisbon Falls High. Pennington
uisn' usn' Oeering High. and Buckfield
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Maine Woman Gets
S1OO on Date of
Her Tooth Birthday

Scarboro. Me-. April 10-"I had
rather stay here and have a dance
tonight than go home" remarked
Mrs. Mary A. Waterhouse this after
noon when townspeople celebrated
her one hundredth birthday with a
big party at public hall. Mrs.
Waterhouse was presented with
500 in gold and numerous other
gifts, while the platform on which
she sat was covered with roses and
Easter lilies. With her were two
other near r-centenarians, Mrs. Mary
A. Burnham, who is 9S, and Mrs.
Mary Chase, "a.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Hear Defence
Alienists in Trial
BostOn's Lone Wolf

Boston. April 10-Testimony that
he considered James f. Walters. the
Lone Wolf" on trial for robbery.
"on the borderland OF sanity" was
given today by DIR. II. A. Evans. the
first witness called by the defense
The state had closed it's case earlier
in the day.
DR.. Evans. an expert In mental
diseases, said that he believed Walt
ers' personality was "psychopath-
ic." He was still on the stand when
court adjourned, to meet again Mon
day.
AS the defense opened. counsel for
Walters. who is charged with rob-
bing women living alone In Back
Bay apartments, announced that the
defense would be insanity and three
alienists. among them DIR. Evans
were sworn in.
Testimony consisted OF accounts
bv women who said they were VIC
tins OF Walters depredations. MISS
Agnes e. Prescott and Katherine
De Voll, said that Walters entered
their apartment January 1, gagged
and robbed them and remained IN
the place until morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Woman Knocked
Unconscious When
Horse Runs Away
(Special to Kennebec Journal

Especial 10 henneDeC JUUTiIdII
Dexter, April 1O.-While driving
over the Canal bridge about IL
o'clock horse driven by Mrs.
Samuel Young became frightened at
dynamite explosion being used in the
Great Northern Paper Mill yard for
the purpose of loosening the log
nile. The horse ran across the
bridge and on reaching the Anson
side threw Mrs. Young to the
ground where she was picked up un-
conscious. Lawyer Merrill of Show
hepan, who happened to be going
bv carried her to the office OF Df.
Nilliken where she was later taken
to her home. The extent of her IN
iuries at this time is not known.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
End of Boil Weevil
Depredations Near
Belief Cotton Expert

New Orleans. April 10-The foun-
dation has been laid for the ultimate
control of the cotton boil weevil. en-
surfing that the south will continue
as the great cotton producing section
of the world, Harvie Jordan. secre-
tary of the American Cotton Asso,
citation and chairman of it's weeVll
control commission, declared at the
annual convention of the American
Cotton Manufacturers, here today.
In the educational work of the
control commission S250,000 has
been spent in the past two years, Mr.
Jordan said, but only through the
cotton farmer can effective work be
done
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Cattle Lost in $4,000
Fire, TyngsbOrO, Mass,

Tyngsboro, Mass. April 10-Two
cows, a blooded heifer, two automo-
biles, and much farming utensils
were lost in the fire which burned the
large barn and shed on the c. S.
Queen estate in Tyngsboro tonight.
The Nashua and Dracut, Mass, de-
partments were called.
The large mansion on the estate
was badly scorched but was saved.
Had it not been raining hard the fire
would have spread to the woods and
also the mansion have been eaten by
the flames.
How the fire started is unknown,
but when discovered the great barn
was ablaze. The estate was one of
the show places. on a high knoll on
the road leading to the Martin Lu-
ther grounds. The loss will be fully
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
One of Three Courses

The undercurrent of expectancy
and tenseness which had been man
ifest through the halls of the State
House yesterday turned to suspense
last evening as the clock slowly
tucked toward the hours of a new
day when the Governor would be
obliged to take one of three courses
He can either veto, or approve the
bills by his signature or permit them
to become laws without his approval
through the expiration of the five day
limit provided in the constitution.
Veto or No Veto
AS harmonious as things seemed
Continued on Pace @CoI, 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Boston Storekeepers
Held in Seizure
OF Obscene Literature

Boston. april 10-Carroll Flashman
and Louis Coppleman, proprietors of
stores. were arraigned in superior
court today charged with possessing
obscene literature. Hearing was set
Tor next Wednesday and the men
were admitted to bail. Flashman in
5000 and the other in $4,000.
The men were arrested yesterday
after raids In which pictures and $50
Gross Of images Of foreign and do
mestic manufacture were seized.
District Attorney Thomas c. O'Brien
launched campaign to prevent the
circulation Of indecent literature and
pictures when teachers of various
Boston schools complained that I'M
proper pictures had been found In
the possession Of pupils.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Lawrence, Mass, Boy
browns in Merrimack

Lawrence. Mass, Apr. 10-Elphege
McCluskey, nine years old, was
drowned in the Merrimack RiYer
while on his way home from Good
Friday church festivity. The body
was thought to ave been carried
over dam and down the stream.
The boy. according to his playmates
tried to cross the stream on some
logs which had been left at the en-
trance to the south canal, and Slip
ped and fell into the swift current.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
THE WEATHER
EAIR

Northern New England: Fair and
cooler Saturday; Sunday cloudy and
slightly warmer. probably followed
by showers.
Southern New England: Clearing
and slightly cooler Saturday. Sun
day increasing cloudiness and some
what warmer.
Eastern New York: Generally fair
Saturday; cooler in extreme south
portions; Sunday mostly cloudy,
possibly showers in north and CEN
tral potions, wamer in south portion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
National Heads
G. A. r. and w. r. c.
Arrive in Portland

Portland, Maine, April 1O-Dr:
Louis +. Arensberg, commander1 OF
the Grand Army of the Republic.
and Mrs. Grace 3. Willard. of Los
Angeles, Calf, national president Of
the Womens Relief Corps, arrived
here unexpectedly tonight on tour
Of inspection. They came from Con-
cord, n. H., where they attended the
state encampments. They will be
rendered a reception tomorrow.
DR.. Arensberg is making his first
visit to Maine, the only state in the
union he had not seen. He will
leave tomorrow night for Baltimore.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Killed When Caught
In Shafting of Saw

Portland, Maine, April 10-Al-
bert A. Cilley, 20, was killed In a
sawmill he owned on Riverside street
late today when his clothing caught
in the shafting of a saw. He was
hoisted into the air and thrown life
less against the saw table. His body
was not cut and death is ascribed
TO the shock. Mr.. Cilley was a ma
tive Of Thorndike, this State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Portland Man
Aged 20, Takes Life

Portland, Me. April 10-George W.
Spaulding, aged 20, took his own life
by inhaling gas today in lodging
house which he conducted on A
street. He was said to have expert
enced financial losses since coming
here from Massachusetts, nine years
ago. He is survived by sisters in
Beverly and Salem, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11

The message of veto by the
Governor on the Cooper tidal
power project and the railroad
excise tax bill which was hour
ly awaited by many failed to
materialize up to late last even
ing. Speculation holds what
developments today will bring
forth. .r~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Boston Forecast

Saturday clearing and slightly
cooler: Sunday increasing cloudiness
and somewhat warmer; diminishing
northwest and north winds Saturday
becoming southerly Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11

Reports that the Washington gov
ernment was alarmed by recent de-
affecting American-held
oil concessions in Russia were au-
thoritatively discredited.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11

Chairman Madden of the house
appropriation committee predicted
enactment by the next congress of a
bill reducing taxes by SS00,000,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11

Funds voted by congress in excess
of budget figures for the national
guard We're released by President
Coolidge.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Battling Silence Of
Governor on Rail
Excise Tax and
Quoddy Bills

Suspense That Held
All Day Friday Bids
Fair to Continue To-
day-Three Possible
Courses for Chief
EXecutive--Can Veto.
Approve or Permit
Measures to Become
Law Without His
Signature
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
STR. VIKING BACK
WITH 10000 SEALS

St. Johns N. F., Apr 10-The
steamer Viking returned from the
annual sead hunt today with catch
Of 10000 seals.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11

Reiterated reports that Secretary
Weeks would resign led to a denial
at the White House.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
The Day in Washington

Several hundred pre- Easter vaca-
tionists We're greeted by the presi-
dent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11

Secretary Jardine heard further
arguments on the Armour Morris
meyer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11
Believe Radio History
Will be Made in Arctic
Expedition Macmillan

Head of National Association
of Broadcasters Says Daily
Reports Will Be Sent on
Wave Length of 20 Metres
Turn Down Offer Big Sum
for Exclusive News of Trip
May Hear Arctic Folk
Songs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-04-11

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q N. N. Apr. 22
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g F. M. Mays
Evening star., 1925-03-12

Bureau Engraving and Printing-$4,75O-S75O Cash
e:moaern
garsg
Observation-Disclosures Suburb-S7.o50-$750 CASH
bungal Of and bath
hardwood front side phs; attic
nd into
now
New Home-Georgetown 81 900 Cash-$795O Month
design home of
Good white
Petworth- ST. Near Buchanan-$8Z5O-$1O 900 Cash
of
tp Big bayar
Vantd in immea iA'eu
Detached-West Chevy Chase-$8o5O
$1,000 Cash-$75 Total Monthly.
sand
% he
On Rhode Island Ave-Hgh View-$S,o5O- ST 900 CASH
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WILLIAM K. HARTUNG g. COMPANY
llOo 10th ST. NV, Main ST.
Evening star., 1925-03-12

NEW BRICK HOMES
Finished and under construction
Detached houses complete in
every detail, including copper
bronze screens and metal
weather stripping throughout.
Finished in manner to please
the most critical. Four to six
bedrooms. Three and four
baths. Located in Washington's
finest detached home commun
ity, only II minutes from the
White House. Prices moderate.
Terms to suit. New homes To-
Gated in immediate vicinity of
Park Office, 32nd St. and
Cathedral Avenue. one block
from Woodley Road Bus. Open
every day.
MIDDAUGH & SHANNON.
Incorporated. Builder. ReaItor Potomac o2Oo
RIGGs-sEMMES BUILDING.
Dupont Circle.
Evening star., 1925-03-12
FOR SALE-HOUSES

$13,o5O.
Cleveland Park Bargain.
Served by Conn. Ave. Car Line.
Nearly new semi.detached brick house.
Colonial front porch. eastern exposure, o good
rooms and built-in bath and shower: double
rear porches. 1Ox20: No. 1 oak floors entire
house; best of construction, with unusual
ping at cost of $500. II you want the most
for your money look at this real buy.
VIM. H. SAUNDERS CO.. Inc,
1893 st. NV. Main 1851.
VERY DESIRABLE HOME ON THE
ten, containing 10 rooms, baths. h..w.h..
electricity, large rear yard. This ~ positively
the best home In this section for the money.
May be seen by appointment.
PERCY Fl. RUSSELL. CO.,
Exclusive Agents,
926 18th Ct
COLORED HOMES,
NORTHWEST.
$3.50.
$3.50 Cash.
S45 Per Month.
UncIuding all interest.)
Six rooms and bath.
Nice front yard.
Long back yard.
Plenty room for garage.
Newly papered.
Newly painted.
First-class condition throughout.
!. DALLAS GRADY,
a22 Maryland Bldg. 1910 St. NV.
Main 727.
Evening star., 1925-03-12
HEDGES & MIDDLETON, INC.
REALTORS.
1412 Eye St. NV. Franklin o5O3

PETWORTH-$
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large reespHon hall Ts bath two hardwood
Of % " 600 Per
NEW DUTCH COLONIAL-Chevy Chase-S13OOO
home @ sfed @ @ ate % Fner IN ot h sS h Ph
extra large living to hepIsce dining
Full attic above It exceptionally well finished
terms. - ''
NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE-S12OOO
n materially duced in price and should find
has inst been newly pnperrd AND painted and is in aass
heating plant and other feature Immediate
NEAR 18th AND COLORADO AVE-S1525O
detached home
and surrounded BY ws kept detached pTOPse This house
complete tile bath and extra tile Sry
attractive A ~
JUST WEST OF 10th ST-S12OOO
story oionlype the imSete
vicinity Sacred Heart Church It has
has for alley decided
NEAR 18th AND SPRING RD-S11, 500
by Of $
porches pesct
garage. car be bought W A
Evening Phone Service Until PM.
HEDGES & MIDDLETON, INC.
WASHINGTON BOARD
1412 Eye St. NV. Franklin 95O3
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