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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
fiddler Durham Does His
Stuff as Ford Help Trips
PUT ENFORCEMENT
ON BUSINESS BASIS,
view Ex U. OF N. HEAD

Grand Rapids. Mich, Dec. IL
Prohibition legislation and its on
forcement was characterized as an
international joke" by DR.. Clarence
Cook Little. president of the Univer.
sity of Michigan, in an address here
yesterday. Prohibition, he asserted
is failure and is directly response
bic for a growing disrespect for law
in general.
rs it not time to ask for a busi.
ness-like handling of this whole sit
uation. SO we may bring UP youth
IN an atmosphere more nearly freed
from hypocrisy" DR.. Little asked.
Solution of the problem rests with
national authorities" the sneaker
declared. 1.-THE first stem in its 90.
luton is an investigation and q re-.
port as to the resources in nersonno,
equipment and money necessary IN
patrol and defend our internationa
boundaries and both coast lines
goods. Q -" "u
one OF the greatest problems of
education today is the effort to in
terest youth in a high order of
achievement. Naturally youth with
out any invitation, will watch the
standard set by our national govern
ment in handling it's problems and
VIII model itself unconsciously alonr
the lines which 1t finds there IF
therefore. there is a markedly low
standard of achievement in any ma
tionaI activity it becomes a matter
OF real concern to higher education.
The public has never had a bnIsi.
ness-nke estimate Of the magnitude
OF the problem as a whole. We
cannon possibly enforce the law by
violent efforts. That should be oh.
vious. 1t is matter of general pol
ICY and national Importance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Five 9th ers Badly
Burned by Flam es
Are Recovering at
Hospital
Cause of Explosion Still a Mys-
tery-May Have Been De.
fective Wiring, Lighted
Match or a ''Windy Shot
Damage to Mine Shaft Will
Not Be Great

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 11-(Py
The Associated Possibilities sus-
pense turned to mourning today for
the families of So miners killed in
a gas explosion in Overton Mine No.
= near Birmingham. -
Rescue workers tonight were still
trying to remove the bodies remain-
ing in the pit, which was partly
wrecked by the blast yesterday. =
Officials of the Alabama Fuel ana
Iron Company said so bodies recov-
cred included 43 negroes and z white
miners.
The five injured men who vera
brought out soon after the explosiSn
are recovering in a hospital. All
were severely burned by flames
which swept the mine.
Officials of the mine have not vet
determined the cause of the blast
three theories being advanced. Da-
iective wiring, lighted match or y
WINDY shot" may have been the
cause
Exploration Of the mine toniry,t
showed two rooms filed with debris
although damage to the pronarE
WI not De great. The flames did
not reach the tipple and the ms
eninery mas not been damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
State Legislature
Representatives Plan
Inheritance Tax Fight

Washington, Dec. 11.-(AP)-Re-
buffed at meeting with the Texas
delegation in the House, and criti-
eized on the House floor, speakers and
members of several state legislatures
went forward today with plans to con-
tinue their fight against retention of
the federal Inheritance tax.
The legislators, whose activities
were linked by Representative Garner,
Democrat, Texas. with efforts of the
American Bankers League, appointed
a permanent committee of five to
watch the activities of Congress in any
legislation which they believe would
tend to override states rights, espe-
cially in connection with the Inherit
ance levy. State Senator Arthur Sher-
man of Rhode Island was named
chairman of the commission, which
comprised Henry c. Downward, speak
er of the Delaware house of represent
atives; Edgar Brown, speaker of the
South Carolina house: s. w. Adams,
Kentucky state senator. and Francis P.
Curtis, speaker of the Maryland house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Maine Lakes and Rivers Full,
Word of Chief Stackpole of
Public Utilities Commission
Rainfall Has Not Been
Unusually Heavy But Even
Throughout State

M. r. Stackpole, chief Of the wat
er resource division Of the Public
Utilities Commission, stated Friday
that water power conditions all over
Maine are exceedingly promising al
present, and the outlook for the COM
ing winter is very bright.
"The total amount of rainfall fol
the past season contrary to public
opinion has not been unusually
heavy, but its distribution has beer
even throughout the State with the
result that all of our important res
ervoirs. which at this time last year
werer very low, are now filed to ca
pacity. The Great Northern's dam
at Ripogenus, which two years age
was raised four feet by the use OF
Hash boards. has a full head a,
present. Moosehead Lake is also
1uii' and there is no danger of any
lack or water for power purrr IS
Tor the next few months at least"
MI. Stackpole's department is car
rying on the work started severar]
years ago by the former Maine Wat
er Power Commission, of which
Major George r. Danforth was chief
engineer. This work embraces the
gathering of data on precipitation
records, stream fiowage and other
valuable matter pert ing to wat
er power now developed and re-
search work in connection with un-
developed power in Maine.
Seventeen river gauging stations
make regular reports to this de-
partment, augmented by records
from ten cooperative stations, not
under the direct control of Mr.
Stackpole.
Precipitation records are also re-
ceived and compiled from 32 points
in the State. An evaporation station
Is also being maintained at Gardi-
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
so. GARDINER BOY
DIES after BEING
HIT BY AUTOMOBILE

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
South Gardiner, Dec. 1.-THE six
year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Dore Of South Gardiner died at the
Gardiner General hospital at mid
night as the result of injuries receiv-
ed about SIS Friday evening when
he was struck by the rear mudguard
OF Hudson coach driven by Robert
Wilder. also of South Gardiner.
After doing all possible for the
child Mr.. Wilder reported the details
of the accident to the Gardiner po-
lice, stating that he was crossing the
track here when he saw two small
children going across the road, and
as he neared them, one turned back,
and was struck by the rear mudguard
Of the car. The boys skull was frac-
tured, and he was rushed to the hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Water Power Outlook is
Promising Coming Winter
Com. Blair Takes
Exception to Int.
Revenue Testimony

Washington, Dec. 11.-(AP)-
Testimony made public by the SEN
ate committee which investigated the
international Revenue Bureau drew
sharp statements today from Inter-
nal Revenue Commissioner Blair
and the American Mining Congress
now in session here.
AT the same time another mass OF
evidence before the committee, dir
ected TO methods employed by the
bureau in assessing discovery valua-
ton OF mining companies in Arizona
Texas and Louisiana, was made pub
lie. The claim was set up by en-
gineers for the committee that the
government had lost large sums In
taxes as a result, but the basic con-
tentions of the engineers for the
committee were disputed by repre-
sentatives of the bureau.
Discussing the Gulf Oil Corpor-
alton case, Commissioner Blair en-
phasized that it had been settled be-
fore the present administration came
into power and before Secretary
Mellon took Office. Mr.. Mellon was
a stakeholder in the corporation and
engineers of the committee claimed
it had escaped $500, 1885 in federal
taxes during the years of 1915 to
1919.
"Since the inference may be
drawn from statements made at the
hearings by the members of the
committee that he influenced the
decision of the bureau in the Gulf
case" Mr.. Blair said, II simply
wish to state that this case was set
tied before the present administra-
ton came into power, before Mr..
Mellon became secretary of the
treasury and before he could have
exercised any influence over the bur-
eau."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Prominent Topsham
Resident Dies Friday
(speciaI to Kennebec Journal

Especial TO kennebec JournaD
Topsham, Dec. 11.-David w. Scrib-
ner. lifelong resident of this town
and one of the best-known men in this
vicinity, died very suddenly this eve-
ming. He was about 81 years of age.
Mr.. Scribner had been connected with
the grain business and was a member
of the firm of d. &. c. E. Scribner of
Brunswick. He was one of the COM
missioners of Sagadahoc county.
which position he had held for several
years, and was also president of the
Brunswick Water District. He served
in 1915 and 1916 as president of the
Sagadahoc Agricultural and Horticul-
tural Society and was formerly di-
rector of the Brunswick Chamber of
Commerce. Mr.. Scribner was an en-
thusiastic sportsman and each year
passed considerable time duck hunting
in Merrymeeting Bay.
He is survived by his wife and four
children. Miss Elinor Scribner, Miss
Doris Scribner, James H. Scribner and
Miss Mary Scribner, all of Topsham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Noted Flying Ace
Sees Big Future
Aviation Industry

Chicago, Dec. 11.-(AP)-A circuit
of the world or a journey Of any
length requires both travel on land
and water while aircraft can succeed
alone. Captain Eddie Rickenbacke
famous American flying ace, declared
at meeting today of the Executives
Club here.
an rs years aviation will be the
greatest industry in the world" he
said.
The courtmartial now trying, COL
onel William Mitchell came In for
criticism by the former ace, who stat
ed. that the Mitchell trial had adj
yaneed the cause of aviation ten
years in America.
81 hope the verdict of the board
will be against Colonel Mitchell, and
rather think he hopes so, himself
Captain Riekenbacker said. Il think
at least such a result would create =
wave of popular indignation and do
some good"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Turkish Baths for
Canadian-Indians

ottawa, Dec. 11.-(AP)-Althouxh
Tar from civilization in the piatesn
region Of British Columbia. the
thompson river and Currier indians
nave their Turkish baths. Harlan +
smith, Dominion archaeologist, 10 the
authority for: this statement. q
When a member of either tr;he a..
slres to enjoy a Turkish bait, liz
nuiids fire and rolls boulders fnfo
II. When the big stones are thor
oughly heated, they are rolled into
a mousse constructed Of timber and
earth. The ''bather", nude. lies or =
cot and the hot boulders are spring.
led with water, causing steam to rise
and making the bather perspire VIC
lently. -,
To top off the bath dash is made
through the door Of the house and
the bather plunges into the river for
swim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
BELIEVE COURT
TRYING MITCHELL
TO END next WEEK

washington, Dec. 11.-(AP)-Both
prosecution and defense counsel in the
Mitchell courtmartial were confident
tonight that the trial would end next
week and the courts verdict would be
In the hands of war department re-
viewing officers in time for the Judges
to spend the Christmas holidays at
home,
Representative Frank r. Reid of
illinois. in charge of the defense,
made known today his decision to
make no reply to the voluminous evil
dence being offered In rebuttal by the
prosecution.
chickering's and wrangles between
counsel gave way to uninterrupted
progress today and six witnesses were
heard on various subjects Among
other things. the court was told:
That a foreign agency Germany
had been given an exclusive air con-
cession by the Colombian government
to the possible menace of the Pan
ANA Canal 4
The Guatemala had given a French
air enterprise a non-exclusive contract
in that country which also constituted
possible menace to the defense of
the Panama Canal.
That the Texas National Guard air
unit has been supplied with parachutes
for year or more, in contradiction to
Colonel Mitchelrs statement that the
guard aviators have been flying with
out parachutes for four years.
These and other statements were
given by Major George V. Strong, war
department general staff; Captain R.
w. Mackie. Texas National Guard !;
Lieutenant Colonel Christian Bach,
army war college STAFF; Major General
Frank w. Coe, chief Of coast artillery;
Colonel M. G. Spinks. commander of
the 62nd Anti-Aircraft Regiment,
which had the tests at Fort Tilden,
N. Y. last summer, and Captain John
T. Lewis of the same organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Says Mr.. Average
Man Will Benefit
Most in Tax Cut

washington, Dec. 11.-(AP)-
Representative Treadway, RepubIi-
can of Massachusetts, a member of
the house ways and means commit
tee, said in the tax debate In the
house today:
We are hearing again the shout
that the chief help accruing from
this the reduction is in favor of the
rich. l assert that the greatest bene-
ficiaries of the 1926 tax revision will
be Mr.. Average Man, his wife and
their dependents. They make UP the
largest class in our country, and the
one most deserving of the careful
consideration OF taxpayers.
The principal concern of the ways
and means committee has been Mr..
Average Man, and I. for one, am
willing that he should be the judge
whether or not we have dealt lib
orally by him.
Referring to the non-partisanship
of the bill. Representative Treadway
said the Republican party will con-
tinue to accept the credit of the act
ual revision whereby taxes are low
cred and reforms inaugurated."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
$500 DAMAGES
IN LIBEL SUIT

Denver, Colo, Dec. 11-(AP)-
Damages of $500 were awarded
Frank C. Seested, circulation mana
ger of the Kansas City Star, In his
libel suit against the Post Printing
and Publishing Company by a fed-
eral court jury here late today.
The suit was based on an article
published in the Denver Post. pre-
sented by the defendant company,
accusing Seested of contributing
s11 600 to the German imperial trea-
eurv during the world war and OF
having dealings with Won Bernstein
former German ambassador to the
ITnited states and other German
agents in this country.
The Jury was out 20 hours before
rendering verdict.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Mean Thief Steals
Living Christmas Tree

Concord. N. H., Dec. 11-(AP)-
Another 'meanest thief visited Con-
cord last night and carried away the
top of a living Christmas tree plant
ed on the grounds of the Unitarian
Chuych here. The planting had been
conducted at public ceremonies. chill
dren had contributed to fund for it's
care, and plans had been made for
an outdoor carol service about it's
lighted limbs on Christmas day. The
thief went UNPUBLISHED because I'M
known but received swift rebuke
from Rev. Earl c. Davis, church
pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
\, flme Tunes and Old Time
,s,ces with Norway's Aged
FsIrht of the Bow as Hon
"a Guest-Auto King Sees
readiness and Neighbor-
r.ess IN Gatherings

,.,,.,t Dec. 11.-(AP)-"Grandpa
.,.u..v Durham, Names premier
.s,Lr bearing in his memory the
~ Il many sweet old songs, the
,,rht Of dancers of other days,
s ...ssat to the friends Of Henry Ford
...,sht the spirit of "neighborliness
n ilisndship'.
n,-.ndpa" Durham occupied the
80 u the stage, assisted by the
"a orchestra. at the old time dane
!. ,erty as the honored guest and
'.,.rt.iner. The picturesque. white
s.,,.d old character, unaccustomed
!. III this sudden interest taken by
,,tjon in, his ability to fiddle a
~ played. as mechanics In Ford's
- factories, executives and
,,,.ud ripped through the Virginia
81 4 the Heel and Toe Polka.
rher. was no formal dress at this
8 Ford believes this country
A.rM return to friendliness and
...,sSborliness and he believes the
,.tsin % old time dancing will do 1t,
4 n trying in small way to
,.n america take a step, even it II
! ~ : little one" he said tonight, to
ssa lie saner and sweeter idea OF
M ihat prevailed in pre-war days.
lT1sf do the old fashioned dances
- e? First, there Is poise; next,
IN d mingling of boys and girls
4 1 sane, pleasant, decent. happy
hshjon.
m old fashioned dances promote
!. fdsndly relationship. You can not
s,res 4 singie square dance without
eonIue Is contact with at least sew
4 buinan beings. If you dance q
srial Two step you will come in con-
t,rt NTH perhaps fifty. You will
An hands with them: you will get
M human touch, the neighborliness
hi you have almost lost.
sAnUica, the world, needsGfriend-
an understanding of each other.
De spIrit Of play"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Teddy Bear Still
Held i'm Favor

New York, Dec. 11.-(AP) =
Styles in dolls may change constant
ly, but the childish heart IL still
faithful to the Teddy Bear, named
many years ago after President
Theodore Roosevelt.
The Teddies of old used to be con-
tent with ribbon around the NECK,
but the modern Teddies are song
times more particular. 20
One store, for instance, Is carrying
a single set of Teddies for the Christ.
mas season valued at $500. 81
The set shows characters in q Teddy
Bear wedding-the bride and groom
nodding their 'yesses." the minister
tying the knot, the guests dancing and
camera man Shooting" the scene.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Removing Bodies of So
Workers Killed in Mine
Blast Near Birmingham
BANGOR WATER
SUPPLY MENACED
BY ice JAM IN RIVER

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 11-(AP)-Al-
ternate freezes and thaws have pro-
duced on the Penobscot river a stu
alton that imperils the water supply
Of the city of Bangor. Ice which
formed all along the river about the
city and then broke up and passed
down, has jammed between the city's
waterworks dam at the head of nayi-
cation, and the bridges, a mile below
the dam and thus shutting of the
water power wheels, with a capacity
of 100000 gallons daily, and leaving
one steam pump with a capacity of
100000 gallons daily as the city's
only reliance. Should the water
back up four feet more, the fires I'M
der the boilers would be quenched
and the city left without water
While such an emergency is not like
ly to arise, it is possible, and the
people have been notified by Mayor
Crosby that in the event of the COM
plete shutting off of the supply an
alarm will be sounded on the fire
bells.
The navy department has been
asked to send the cutter Ossipee to
the Penobscot to break channel
from South Orrington, the lower ice
limit, to Bangor. If this can be
done. the jam above the bridges
may be broken up and passed down,
relieving the situation. No steamer
can get above the bridges, as one of
these structures has no draw. 1t
was at first intended to send the
Tampa, but as she was not available
for icebreaking efforts were made to
get in touch with the Ossipee, on the
passage from Nova Scotia to Bos-
ton towing a coastguard boat. Bos-
ton tugs also will be sent, and it is
hoped to clear the river to Bangor
within a few days. The tug Walter
Ross today broke her way about one
mile up river, but was forced to give
up when large masses of ice closed
in around her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Dry Officers Nab
Ex-Deputy and q
Gallons of Alcohol

Portland, Me. Dec. IL - (AP) -
Seven shots fired by federal officers
during a chase from Kfttery to Ogun-
quit tonight brought about the ar
rest of former Deputy Sheriff Harold
Stanley and the seizure of 81 gal
Ions of alleged alcohol found in his
auto. The arresting officials said to-
night that Hampton. N. H., police
hold warrant for Stanley's arrest
on the charge of leaving the scene
OF an accident. They say that Stan
ley was' being pursued by police in
New Hampshire Thursday when his
car hit another machine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Crossing Tender
Dies After Hit by Auto

Keene. n. H., Dec. II = (AP) =
Frank c. Aiken, "A, veteran rail-
road man, was fatally injured while
on duty as crossing tender at the
main street railroad crossing this
morning, when struck by an automo-
bile truck driven by Clyde Lower.
Aiken was taken to the hospital and
died in about AN hour. Lower is
under arrest, but no warrant has vet
been issued. Lower was the driver
of a truck which killed William Nc
Coy in Stoddard in 1923. but no
blame was attached to him at that
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Nine Families
Forced to Street
In Bangor Blaze

Bangor. Me-. Dec. 11.-(AP)-Nine
families were forced into the street
early today when fire broke out in the
Globe apartment house. a four-story
wooden building on French street, in
which II families make their homes.
The fire. which started on the second
floor in the center of the building from
a defective chimney. ate it's way rap
idly through to the roof and but for
the absence of wind a more serious
fire might have resulted. as the apart
ment is well surrounded by wooden
buildings. The loss, according to Pope
D. McKinnon, the owner. Is $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Reverse Libel Suit
Award of $4,000

Providence, r. l., Dec. 11.-(AP)
"A jury verdict of $S504.44 awarded
to Samuel Fudin of Lowell, Mass,
estate man, on November 10, in his
suit against Benjamin Kane and the
Strand Amusement Company of this
city seeking to- recover for alleged
deceit in connection with a $4,000
real estate transaction at Oakland
Beach, was reversed this afternoon
in superior court by Judge Charles
A. Walsh, when the court filed a de-
cision granted defendants motion
for a new trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
John D. Jr. Gives
90Q,OOO to Rhode !,
Island Hospital Fund

Providence, r. l., Dec. Hap
4 donatiOn Of 100000 by John d.
kockefeller, Jr.. to the Rhode Island
hospital fund was announced today
y ne committee in charge of the
pnsnt campaign to raise $500.000
nr ne institution. That amount is
aecensry to make effective the re-
senI 100000 gift of the Aldrich
Mosnen donated on condition that
w public contribute an equal
AMOUNT The Rockefeller contribu-
Mn vas made ''in recognition of the
sivlces provided for many years by
Y W hospital to students of Brown
salsersity," of which Mr.. Rockefel-
~. = an alumnus, brings the amount
v0'sined in the drive to $419. sos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
70 ! Change in Hard
Oal Strike Situation

cseaanlon. Pa, Dec. 11-(AP)-No
a., u was in evidence in the hard
III lke situation in the region to-
inthso Aituatfon SO far as I know Is
Il ~ w. w. Inglis, chairman
ltInr anthracite operators negoti-
Nsn Shpnmittee, said tonight.
nerrs OF the chamber of COM
3 Az osmmittee, who have returned
6e -. city, made no comments on
ssent status Of peace moves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Woman Not Guilty
OF Staying Husband

Utica, n. Y, Dec. 11-(AP)AMrs
Mae X. Mullane, charged with STAY
ing her husband, William NJ. Null
lane, was found not guilty of man
slaughter by jury today, after an
all-night elaboration.
Mullane. an electrical operator in a
theatre. was shot on the night Of
May 16. after quarrel in which he
is said to have upbraided her for her
friendship with other men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-12
Predicts Senate
Approval World
Court i'm February

Princeton, N. j.. Dec. 11-(AP)-
Senator I. L. Lenroot of Wisconsin.
a member of the foreign relations
committee, in an interview tonight
predicted that the senate early in
February would approve American
entrance into the world court by a
majority of 20 to rs. The cloture
would be resorted to, In the event
that pronounced filibuster develop
ed, he asserted, but expressed doubt
that such an emergency would devel-
op.