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Evening star., 1925-01-03
9 BURN TO DEATH
IN MONTREAL FIRES
Eight of Victims, Children,
Trapped in Rapidly Spread
ing Home BIazes.
BY the Associated Press.

by tn6 Associated Irese-
MONTREAL, Quebec, January g.
Nine persons, eight of them small
children, lost their lives early today
when fire swept through three dwell
ings in two different sections of the
city In each case the flames spread
so rapidly that the victims were trap
ped IN their beds or were overcome as
they attempted to fee.
Six of the dead, of whom five were
children, perished in two houses on
Steagathe lane. Three other persons
were rescued with difficulty and were
removed to the Montreal General
Hospital, suffering from serious burns
and injuries. A score of others. mem
bers of several families, escaped from
the flames into the bitter cold and
were cared for by neighbors.
Flames Spread Rapidly.
The fire, the origin of which is unde-
termined, spread with such rapidity and
with such intensity that the victims
were found lying on the floors or COL
lapsed on tables and chairs. All the
families in the dwellings were asleep
when the flames broke out and were
apparently overcome before they could
find safety.
The second fire occurred almost at
the same time in Montreal North,
where two girls and boy perished
in their beds when flames swept a
small dwelling owned by A. l.. Taylor.
The children were alone in the house,
as their parents were visiting the
city. Two of the children were guests
in the Taylor home, their mother be-
ing a visitor in the city.
The dead are Rene Thouin, IL years
old; Romeo Thouin, 3; Cecile Thouin,
9; Emmelinne Thouin, 6; Lionel Brault,
9, and a woman and three children
whose names have not been ascer-
tained by the police.
Evening star., 1925-01-03
j. s. CHOOSES TRIO
FOR PARIS PARLEY
Kellogg, HerriCk and Logan
to Meet With Finance
Ministers.

Ambassadors Frank Kellogg at Lon
don and Myron T. Herrick at Paris,
with Col. James A. Logan. will repre-
the allied finance ministers meeting
opening Wednesday in Paris.
Amba ssador Kellogg has been fully
informed of the attitude of this Gov
ernment on the claims question. and
communicated 1t to the allied govern
ments at the time of the London confer
ence. Ambassador Herrick and Mr..
Logan also are prepared to present the
American views fully.
No New Developments.
1t was said today there had been no
development in diplomatic conversations
and exchanges of correspondence be-
tween Washington and London, aside
from a British objection to the Ameri-
can attitude. as presented to Secretary
Hughes in several communications from
London.
The most recent British note was
received yesterday and reply will
be dispatched before the Paris meet
ing.
One subject of acute interest to
the United States and listed for dis
cussioE at the meeting, is that re-
lating to the payment of war claims
of the United States against Ger
many, money for which, the Wash
ington Government contends, should
come from payments made under the
Dawes plan.
Envoys of Experience.
Mr.. Kellogg was selected because
of the important role played by him
in the London conference and Mr.
Herrick and Mr.. Logan because OF
their long experience in representing
the United States at various meetings
Of allied missions and diplomats in
Paris since the war.
1t was emphasized here again to-
day that the Paris conference had
been called for the purpose of dis
cussing the ALLEGATION of annuities to
be paid by Germany under the Dawes
plan, and it was added that of course
debts would not be discussed, as Con-
gress has placed the debt question
exclusively in the hands of the Deb
Funding Commission, the administra
ton taking the attitude that none oi
it's agents abroad has authority ever
to discuss the question informally fr
any such conference as that called
to meet in Paris.
Evening star., 1925-01-03
u. S. Trade With Russia, so Pct. Greater
Than in Csarist Days, Totals s63,00O,O0O

about s41,96S,s51. according to the
books.
The three concerns are the ALL
Russian Textile Syndicate, Inc;
the sAmtorg Corporation and Cen
trosoyuz America, Inc.
Cotton was the principal item of
exports from the United States.
According to the figures of ALL
Russian Textile Syndicate, Inc.
its chief handler, the amount
shipped was 265.645 bales, valued
at s42,700, 900. A feet of 26 yes
sells was chartered to transport
these cargoes to Murmansk. Re
mittances of money were reported
received here from Moscow via
England. Bankers and brokers In
London were said to collect a fee
for acting as go-between for the
two countries.
Furs, the principal item of i'm
ports from Russia. were estimated
at more than SS.000,o00.
The Soviet Union had drawn up
a plan by which Russia's cotton
crop was to have caught up with
the demand for staple by its textile
industry some time in 1926. The
cotton mills, however. 1t now is
reported officially, have expanded
too rapidly for these calculations.
Evening star., 1925-01-03
FIREMAN LOSES LIFE
IN HALF-MILLION BLAZE
Suffocated When Trapped in One of
Two Philadelphia Concerns
Wiped Out.
By the Associated Press.

BY the AssOclhleu FTtsb.
PHILADELPHIA, January 3.-One
fireman lost his life and property val
ued approximately at 100000 was de-
stroyed in a fire that swept through
two buildings occupied by automobile
accessories concerns, at 2514-16-1S
North Broad street today.
Walter Connison, attached to fire
truck company. lost his way in one of
the buildings and was overcome by
smoke. When found by other firemen
he was still alive, but pulmotors failed
to save his life. The flames started
in the Queen Auto Supply Co. dealers
in garage machinery, and spread to
the United States Tire Co.'S building.
The firemen were handicapped by
deep snow and slush that covered che
streets.
Evening star., 1925-01-03
COOLIDGE TOOFFER
NEW PROPOSAL FOR
SHOALS DISPOSITION
Predicted That Congress Will
Sanction Scheme Now
Under Study.
FORMER PROPOSITIONS
ARE DISCARDED ENTIRELY
Ford Held Glad to Withdraw Bid,
From Purely Business
Standpoint.

Editors note: This is the first OF three
articles by Mr.. Kennedy explaining the
many vexatIous questions involved in the
Muscle Shoals problem. and indicating
what the Presidents advisers and other in
formed students believe TO be the only
practical solution. The second article will
be published tomorrow.
Evening star., 1925-01-03
DR.. SUN STRICKEN.
Chinese Leader, Seriously Ill, Ord
cred to Rest.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PEKING, January 3.-Dr. Sun Yat-
Sen, leader in the government of
southern Chilli, who has been here
in conference with the victorious
Chang Tso-lin wing of the central
government, is seriously i'll.
Seven physicians, after consulta-
tion today, said that the liver malady
ailing the famous Chinese leader will
entail an operation. The prospects
for complete recovery are promising,
the physicians said, but DR.. Sun was
ordered to abstain from all official or
social activities during his con-
valescent period.
Evening star., 1925-01-03
Vagrants Refusing
To Work Are GiUen
WOrkhOuse Terms
BY the Associated Press.

By me ASsOclafeH Press.
NEW YORK, January 3.-Thirty-
four men who demanded shelter at
the municipal lodging house last
night, but declined jobs shoveling
snow, were sentenced to five days
in the workhouse as vagrants.
Police said that the men were
from out of town.
Evening star., 1925-01-03
RAIN AND WARMER
WEATHER TO END
T|E-UP FROM SNOW
Showers Tonight and Tomor.
row to Aid in Clearing
Streets.

Lowering skies, remorseful over the
frlgid treatment they afforded Wash
lngton at the outset of the New Year
extended the figurative hand of fell
loWship to the snow -shoveling squads
today. with a promise of warmer
weather and occasional light rains to-
night and tomorrow
The effects of their wild rampage
yesterday and the night before, how
ever. were so firmly impressed on the
stricken city that Forecaster Weight
man OF the Weather Bureau believes
Washingtonians will be sIushing
around in the slush for a day or so
yet
Meanwhile. not content to wait for
natural aid. Washington was still dig
gins its way to freedom today so far
as street car and vehicular traffic were
concerned.
seeks Better Cooperation
Mai. w. f. r. Coveu of the Public
Utilities Commission is planning
conference with street railway off,
cta1s. it is understood. for the pur-
pose of working out some system Of
cooperation between railway and
municipal snow-cleaning forces in
future emergencies. 1t is the belief
that a closer alignment of these forces
viii result in decreased interruption
to street car traffic during big snow
storms.
While vehicles bumped along over
the mounds of snow today, the Dis
trict street cleaning department had
about 400 men at work confining
their efforts to clearing some of the
main streets downtown and opening
cross walks for pedestrians.
Morris Hacker. supervisor of city
refuse, still maintained today that he
would not be justified in spending
any mor< money on extra snow-re-
moval work, because such action
would result in the abandonment of
street cleaning and dust prevention
activity in the Spring.
Bans Extra Crews.
Although the lump sum appropria-
tion for his departm is so word
ed as to be available for snow re-
moval as well as street cleaning. Mr..
Hacker said the total amount is not
large enough to permit expenditure
of unusual amounts during snow
storms without causing a deficiency
before the fiscal year ends in July.
The superintendent announced
that he. would work his regular force
of 400 men all day tomorrow, but he
does not plan to put on any addi-
tional crews.
With more than $50 miles of paved
highways, including macadam, the
city has only II motorized snow
plows, eight of which are for the
city proper and nine for use in the
suburban areas.
Asked if he planned to purchase
nj n fin
storms Mr.. Hacker said he did not
feel that he should take any money
from this years appropriation for
snow equipment and thus reduce the
amount available for dust prevention
in the Spring.
Only SI6s,OOO Remains.
The total appropriation allowed by
Congress for street cleaning and snow
removal for the current fiscal year
was s410,00O, of which s16S,000 re-
mains to carry the service from now
until July l.
With small number of motorized
plows the District owns, the city had
to confine the operation of them to
those thoroughfares on which there
are street car tracks and on main
highways.
The plan on which the street clean
ing department operates is to have
its plows follow the snow-sweepers
CONTINUED or Page 2. Column ~
Evening star., 1925-01-03
WEATHER.

10. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast,
Unsettled, probably rain tonight
and tomorrow; slightly warmer tomor-
row. Temperature: Highest, a. at noon
today; lowest, %, at s pm. yesterday.
Full report on page 2.
Evening star., 1925-01-03
"FrOm Press to Home
Within the Hour"

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
tion is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Evening star., 1925-01-03

CURTIS TO CO-Operate.
Senator Curtis said that he would see
Mr. GaIliher some time this afternoon
TO discuss inaugural matters with
him. He said that the congressional
committee had charge only of the ar
rangements at the Capitol. He indi-
Gated, however, that the congressional
committee would be glad to cooper
ate with the local inaugural commit
tee.
The joint congressional committee
Is to have meeting Tuesday morn
ing. At that time it is expected the
plan for the inauguration at the Capt.
tol will be adopted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23
Work Impressive
Gardiner Bridge

To the casual observed it appears as
II little progress was being made on
the bridge construction work, but to
traverse the entire Job would impress
one with the wonderful engineering
skill in planning the work SO syste-
matically. At the Randolph end in the
covered structure large trucks heavily
laden with sand, cement, crushed rock
and other materials may be seen dis
charging their cargoes through tran
doors in the floor of the bridge, while
underneath are large bins which hold
these materials. The large concrete
mixer is stationed there and is fed by
car on track. This car contains
sections and as it passes from one bin
to another it receives the different ma
terials in proper proportions and is
hauled by an endless chain to the mix
er. where 1t is dumped and thoroughly
mixed. From the mixer it is dis
charged into large steel cars upon an
elevator which Is hoisted to the floor
OF the bridge. From here 1t is pushed
on the tracks to the Golfer dam. Here
a lever is pushed on the car which
causes it to dump it's load into a long
chute that runs to the central part of
the Golfer dam. Here 1t is met by a
large bucket affair on the boom of the
steam holster, which takes it and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23
Quill Board Getting
Ready First Number

+ The 1885 Quill Board has held
several business meetings thus far
but as yet have not decided whether
the wear book or three issues of the
official Gardiner High organ will pc
published. 1t is planned to seal the
"Quill" pencils as was done last year,
and the machinery of the publishing
the book has been set in motion:
James Booker is editor in-chief OF
the magazine this year and as he is
keenly interested in all school activi-
ties. and had the advantage of at
tending the High School Journalists ;
convention held at the University OF
Maine last year, it is expected that ne
will prove an able leader.
The Quill Board this year is as
follows: Editor-in-c chief James
Booker; assistant editor, p. Arthur
French, Copy editor, Evelyn Libby
athletics, Theodore Anketell, jokes,
Lucille e. Clark. exchange. Stella No-
toe, Alumni. Myrtle Brewer. Senior
Reporter, Mary Trafton, Junior Re-
porter Margaret Nelson, Sophomore
Reporter, Harold Townes, Freshman
Reporter, Guy Booker. Advertising
manager Oscar CHASER. Circulation
manager, George Standish, Treasur-
er, Rachel Milton.
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Rally Day services

Rally Day services of the Women s
Home Missionary Society OF the
Highland Avenue M. u. church was
held at the vestry on Wednesday
afternoon and evening, both services
being well attended. The devotional
service was conducted by Rev. H. B.
Haskell, and a brief business meet
ing was held. after which the presi-
dent, Mrs. Mabel Arthur introduced
the speaker, Miss Grace Parker of
Portland, field representative of the
w. H. M. Society. Miss Parker, in
costume gave a very Interesting and
instructive talk on the Slav. At the
evening session Miss Parker gave as
her subject. Missionary Work" and
in an interesting way told of the
work in the home and foreign
fields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23
First Meeting of
Current Events Club

Hallowell Current Events Club
held the first meeting of the season
with Mrs. Charles Buchanan, LOU
don Hill. There was an excellent
attendance and a spirit OF enthus-
iasm that promises we'll for the
years work. A number of matters
of business We're taken UP. then Mrs.
Herbert Hall gave q report of the
meeting of the Maine State Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs at Bangor.
The feature of the afternoon was
a travel talk by Mrs. Ben Tenney.
Mrs. Tenney described her trip to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23

Washington, giving clear and vivid
picture of that city. it's points of in
terest and value. In introduction she
gave a sketch of the history of the
city. Then she proceeded to give
personal impressions gained from
her trip. She described in detail the
Lincoln monument, which is one of
the finest of it's kind in America.
Another matter of special interest to
Hallowell people came up in the
course of her trip to Mount Vernon.
There Is there mantel piece of
cararra and siena marble. carved in
Italy, the gift of Samuel Vaughan of
London, ancestor of the Hallowell
Vaughan family from whom some of
the present residents of the town
descend. Mrs. Tenney's talk was
much enjoyed. 1t was one Of the
best the club has listened to at any
time.
During the social hour which fol-
lowed tea was served by Miss r. A.
Fitzpatrick and Brs. Buchanan. The
club will meet next time with Mrs.
Lilly, Academy street. and Mrs.
James d. Nutting will have the pa
per.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Splendid Double Feature Bill at John.
SON Opera House Today


A most diversified program awaits
the patrons today. Gladys Houdtette,
Mary Carr and owen Moore are the
stars in romantic drama of woman
whom the world would not allow
to "go straight" and forget her past
It's the sort of picture that has an
especial appeal to the ladies.
For the men folk Art Accord IN
"The Circus cyclone" will provide as
thrilling an hour as any man could
wish for. The story is woven around
the love of strapping young ranger
who becomes enamored over beau
tiful young bareback rider OF
the visiting circus. This picture
fairly abounds with tense situa-
lions and the circus atmosphere is
most faithfully portrayed. The News
reel is of exceptional interest mas
much as 1t shows several closcups OF
the recent world series baseball clas-
sic All in all we feel 1t a most IN
usual double feature program.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23
Birthday Party

A birthday party was given for Miss
ltlelia Currier at the home of Mrs.
James White, Winthrop street
wednesday evening. The hostesses
We're Mrs. Wight and Miss Clarice
YORK Games of various kinds and
dancing were the amusements of the
evening.
There was a very attractive birth
DAY cake, the gift OF Mrs. Charles
Getcheli. Refreshments of ice cream
ana cake were served. The guests
were Arthur Carbino, Leonard Stephen
son, Laurel Gray, Iva Cain, Evonne
Beaudoin, Helen Graves. Lillian pratt
Amtble Slivea, b. Madare. Veronica
Burns, Bernice Weber Clarice York
Laura Beaudoin, Arthur Runnells'
charles Holt, Aldana Sproul and dor
othy Church. The occasion was a very
pleasant one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23

taken part, and what 1t should mean
to the nation to have this intimate bit
of national history preserved. He spoke
with feeling and eloquence and carried
his young auditors along with him.
At the close of his address Oliver
Wendell Holmes poem "Old Ironsides"
was recited by Miss. Muriel Chase. Ma
jor Dunn of Augusta Order Of Elks,
who was present, presented the school
with picture of the Constitution" in
an appropriate speech. The exercises
closed with the singing of THE Star
Spangled Banner" by the school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23
Patriotic Address
Maria Clark School

Maria Clark Grammar school had the
pressure of listening yesterday after
noon to an inspiring patriotic address
given by Judge Fred Emery Became.
.fhe pupils of the various grades were
brought together In one room for spe-
cal exercises in connection with the
proposed movement for saving the
constitution" or "Old Ironsides." The
exercises We're opened by the singing
or America" by the school. Then
Judge Became spoke OF the career of
odd Ironsdes," the various engage
ments in which that famous shin had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23

There will be a special conclave
of Maine Commandery, No. /. K. T.,
this Friday evening. Work-Order
Of the Temple. With the annual in
spection only few weeks away 1t is
extremely important that all officers
and members Of the escort be pres
ent. Refreshments will be served at
the close of the conclave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23
Livermore-Pirtwistle

Miss Sylvia L. Pirtwistle and Ed
ward A. Livermore were united in
marriage by Rev. III. L. .Skillin, pas
tor of the First Baptist Church at
the parsonage, Thursday morning,
the Episcopal marriage service be-
ing used. Mr.. Livermore, who is
now located in business in Provi-
dence, +. l., Is a native of Gardi-
ner. being educated in the local
schools. Mr.. Livermore's mother
and sister, Mrs. Hattie Livermore
and Miss Ada Livermore, who have
made their home on lower Dresden
avenue have gone to Rhode Island,
where they will make their home
with the couple.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23

Gardiner people in general and
members of the Universalist church
in particular, are interested and
pleased to learn that Mrs. Milo G..
Folsom Of this city has been elected
first vice. president of the Womens
National Missionary Society of the
Universalist church. Another Maine
woman, Mrs. James w. Valentine
OF Portland, was elected president of
the organization. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Folsom are attending the Universal
list Convention being held in SYRIA
cuse, n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23

President F. N. Boston of the Gar
diner Shrine Club with his usual
generosity has made it an incentive
for the members of the Club to enjoy
the bowling alleys, and has offered
two large turkeys for. the highest ten
string total from this date until
Thanksgiving Eve. One Is for the
highest ten string, and the other Tor
the sec ond highest. No member needs
to. fear trying for the prizes as ne
also offers a BOBBY prize which Will
he "solne bird"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23

II II probable that there will be
no public observance of Armistice
day in Gardiner. as no plans to that
effect have been made public. 1t is
at this time that the Grand Ameri-
can Legion fair takes place. there be-
ing a ball that evening, so as far
as Is known, this will be all that is
scheduled for that day of a public
nature
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L. B. SLOSBERG, Prop.
297 Water Street
Gardiner, Me.
O0O00 . 90

be played in the afternoon. Gardi-
ner has probably struck winning
stride and should annex another vic
tory at Auburn. Football fans from
Gardiner and vicinity are planning to
attend both the high school and COL
lege games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23

suspended sentence of one year in
jail, in the superior court today.
The county solicitor recommended
leniency, saying that the money had
been returned.
Harold Dupree Of Barre, VT, who
was caught in bear trap while
trying to break into q summer cot
tage, was sentenced to two years in
state prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23
Funeral Of Mrs. Harriet e, Cannon

Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Harriet Z. Cannon were held at
o'clock from the home at IS FIRE.
mont street, Rev. A. +. Leigh of the
Randolph Methodist church officiat-
ing. The bearers Were George Will
ley, L. M. Libby, Win Johnson and
George Marley. Interment was In
Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23

The Reds are still ahead in Halo
we'll Highs contest, "A Trip to the
Moon" The Reds are captairkd by
Charles Getchell and Miss Catherine
Fish. The Greens under John Mac
Hardy and Priscilla Hamilton have
taken second place, while the Orange
party led by Alvin Johnson and
Clara Simonson, come third.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23
LOCAL NOTICE

A fine showing of new fall and
winter hats for Friday and Saturday.
sport hats in felt, also dressy hats of
VelVets and satins; all the new coll
ors and blacks. specially priced for the
weekend trade. Mrs. Mary Ledew.
2S4 Water St, Hallowell. Tel 1251-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-23

The l.. A. L. Club Is to hold con-
fetti dancing party at Pittston
Grange hall this evening. The COM
mittee has secured all the confetti
and streamers in town in the city
and this will be taken to the hall.
Hutchins will furnish music.