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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
No Great Men or
Great Nations, Word
e. 3. Shaw on His 10th

London, July 26.-(A)-None of the
smaller rooms in the houses of parlia-
ment was large enough to accomo-
date Bernard Shaw's 10th birthday
party tonight, except perhaps the
house of commons itself. But as the
members could hardly be expected to
adjourn their debate on the national
coal strike, G.. b. SIS friends and ad-
mirers. headed by the former Labor
premier, Ramsay Macdonald, gather
ed at the Metropole Hotel.
Mr.. Macdonald, with Mr.. and Mrs.
Shaw seated on either side of him,
presented the guest of honor to a
distinguished company of Labor
movement leaders, literary figures
and intellectuals.
Mr.. Macdonald voiced a strong
protest against the British govern
ment's refused to permit Mr.. Shaw's
speech to be broadcast unless a
pledge was given that it would not
be controversial on public topics
Speaking with marked vigor, after
q tremendous ovation, G. b. S. said
that the dreadful fate of being treat
ed as a great man seemed about to
overtake him.
1.-The Labor party" he added, has
discovered the secret there are no
great men and no great nations. All
of that humbug was left in the nine
tenth cetury, where it properly be-
longs Get rid of the great men and
you will get rid of the great nations,
and then perhaps we shall all be
equal"
Early in his speech Mr.. Shaw re-
ferred to the fact that his remarks
were not being broadcast. Ramsay
Macdonald had explained how the
British Broadcasting Company desir-
ed to cancel it's. musical program in
order to get Shaw on the air. But
government permission was not
forthcoming unless Mr.. Macdonald
gave a guarantee the speech would
not be controversial.
Il am willing to stand bail Tor
Bernard Shaw any day at Bow street
-London's best known police station
but never at Downing street.
said Mr.. Macdonald amid laughter
Mr.. Shaw imagined Trotzky saying
with great emphasis: "You talk OF
YOUR parliamentary institutions and
freedom of speech, but the very
moment any very serious use is made
of these things the propertied classes
throw over those institutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
Spanish Envoy
Dean Diplomatic
Corps. is Recalled

Washington, July 26.-tP)-The
last of the war time ambassadors in
Washington, Don Juan Riano, dean
of the diplomatic corps, has been re-
called by the Spanish government
which has offered him a post in the
privy council. He will be succeeded
here by Don Alexandra Padilla, pre-
sent Spanish minister to Portugal.
Ambassador Ramos recall will
make Baron De Cartier, Belgian am
bassador here since 1920, the rank
ing Washington diplomat in length of
service.
The Spanish ambassadors transfer
from Washington, although rumored
from time to time, caused surprise
among his colleagues and friends.
Ambassador Riano has reached no
decision as to his future. The privy
councilship offer was received sew
eral days ago, he said, but is still
under consideration"
Owing to his long service in Wash
ington, which begas in 1899, on the
restoration of diplomatic relations
with Spain, it would not surprise his
friends here if he relinquished pub
lie office entirely and remain in this
country, engaging possibly in literary
or commercial life. His wife was born
in the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
Says Can Prove
Liquor Was Sold
On Liner Leviathan

Washington. July 26.--(P)-W. H.
Stayton, head of the Association
Against the Prohibition Amendment,
informed Chairman OConnor of the
shipping board today he was pre-
pared to substantiate with letters
and testimony his charges that liq-
uor is sold on the Leviathan.
Insisting he had no thought of
criticizing any member of the board
but on the contrary sought to show
that 'in spite of honest efforts of
able men, your board, along with
many officials in other departments,
was the victim of a cancerous law
Stayton said:
IF you decide to investigate the
matter, gladly will cooperate with
YOU and produce all the letters and
testimony l have"
In letter to the shipping board
Chairman Stayton declared the pro-
hibition law could not be enforced on
land or sea, and continued:
"How can we expect the employees
on the Leviathan to either respect
or obey the law? They see along
side the Cunard Line British flag)
going out of New York. They know
that the constitution forbids the
presence of intoxicating beverages
on that ship in our waters. They
know the supreme court of the Unit
ed States declared that the presence
of such liquors on the Cunarder
would be unlawful and unconstitu-
tional. They know that in spite of
this the Cunarder is connivingiy
permitted to bring the stuff into our
ports and then sell it at sea to the
profit of the British owner and the
British taxpayer. And they know
that the American ship owner s
penalized and Disseminated against"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Belfast, Me-, July 26-As a result
Of an investigation held here today
by Chief A. II. Field, of the State
Highway police, over the Belfast City
Park affair, in which it is alleged
that officers of the State Highway
department were guilty of miscon-
duct, Patrolman Lloyd Sewall, of
Bangor, six years in the service, re-
signed and was released.
The investigation today was the re-
suit of trouble at the City Park a
few days ago, when, according to
witnesses, Sewalls conduct was I'M
becoming an officer and according to
park superintendent, Fred Wood, he
broke the traffic rules by driving his
motorcycle where parking or driving
was prohibited by signs, frightening
women and children gathered tehre.
When admonished, according to the
superintendent, he was impertinent,
The matter was Immediately brought
to the attention of Park Commission
u . II. IL AOOlliOos w llllEllll DlCt anu
l.. b. Thompson, who investigated the
matter and reported to Mayor F. c.
Small. The latter notified Chief Field
who called the hearing here today.
Il am trying in every possible man.
ner to make the State Highway po-
lice as efficient as possible, and the
men in the service must live up TO
its standards or get out" said Chief
Field after the hearing. II appreciate
the fact that this matter was brought
to the attention of the department
at once, and NOT month later, as
the time to get after such things is
Immediately after they occur. l am
anxious to keep up the morale of my
officers and shall do SO to best of my
ability and establish as efficient o
force as | am able"
The affair at the City Park where
not only Belfast citizens and their
families spend much of their time,
but also tourists and visitors, has
created something of a stir for it is
to the uniformed men that the public
looks for protection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
Last Surviving Member of
Great Emancipator's Family
Passes at Summer Home
Near Manchester, Vt.-Was
Secretary of War Under Two
Presidents-U. S. Minister to
Great Britain - Identified
With Pullman Company


Manchester, VT, July 26-(P)--
Robert Tod Lincoln, eldest son of
President Abrahab Lincoln and the
last surviving member of the Civil
war presidents immediate family, Is
dead. He passed away in his sleep
at his summer home, Hildene, early
today. Had he lived until August /,
he would have been SO years old.
Although he never sought public
Office he rose to high position in both
public life and the business wor!ES. He
served as secretary of war under two
presidents and was United States
Continued on Page 8, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
Would Cut Out
Blame on Germany
In Versailles Treaty

Berlin, July 26-(P)-Revision of
the Versailles Treaty so as to re
pudiate those articles containing the
fundamental lie blaming Germany
for the World War" was advocated
by Professor Harry Elmer Barnes, of
Smith College, Northampton, Mass,
In an English Lecturer at the Univer-
sity of Berlin today. He spoke be-
fore an audience of 1000.
Revision of the treaty is needed"
Professor Barnes said, "to build for
future peace and shed new light on
the reparations problem. No au-
thority in the world today believes
that Germany was exclusively or pri-
marily responsible for the war.
"All the European powers were
jointly responsible for the mlitiasm
and secret diplomacy which existed.
The specific blame rests on France.
Russia and Serbia, then Austria and
lastly, Germany and England"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
Completes 102d
Crossing of Atlantic

New York, July 26.-(P)-Philip j.
Peabody, lawyer and economist, of
Boston, is also eligible for champion
ship honors as transatlantic voy-
ager, his arrival at Hoboken today
aboard the northumberland lin
er Frederick VIII from Copenhagen
marked the end of his 102nd crossing
of the Atlantic.
He sails again after a short visit
to his home.
Mr.. Peabody said he had visited IS
countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.
He has been in England 80 times,
France 90 times, and in Germany, Hol-
land and Belgium between 20 and so
times. He has sailed on .4S ships and
of IL different lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
Dies After Hit in
Head by Pitched Ball

Boston. July 26,-(P)-A ball PITCH
ed in an amateur baseball game on
Boston Common cost the life of Henry
Resnick, 1S-year-old player, today.
Judge sullivan refused to issue a
warrant for the arrest of the pitcher
Gus Anderson, when he appeared in
municipal court. The judge held that
the death was accidental.
Resnick was struck in the temple
yesterday while at bat during a contest
between two city baseball clubs. His
two brothers, who were at the game.
took him to the City Hospital, where
he died today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
POSSIBLE Double
Staying POLANDERS,
new BEDFORD, MASS.

New Bedford, Mass, July 26.-(P)-
Suspicion of foul play developed to-
night, with the finding of the bodies
of two Polish residents of New Bed
ford, who went fishing Saturday aft
ernoon and failed to return. Their
Sconticut Neck Sunday. This after
noon the body of Joseph Pacuska
came ashore at the foot of Norman
street, New Bedford, and tonight the
body of his companion, John CzabaX.
was found floating in the harbor, off
Palmer's Island. The latter's left eye
was badly cut and protruding from
the socket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
DENY PRESIDENT
HAS ISSUED WORD
ON FOREIGN DEBTS

Paul Smiths, N. Y, July 26-(P)-
The position Of President Coolidge in
refraining from comment on political
conditions In other countries or on the
settlement of foreign wartime debts
to this country was emphasized today
when statement was issued at the
executive offices asserting that he has
made no statement and authorized no
interview concerning our foreign
debts"
The statement was made after the
Syracuse Herald in a dispatch from a
representative who had come here to
Continued on Page 11-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27

Austin, Tex. July 26.-LP)-The
political fortunes which raised Mrs.
Miriam Amanda Ferguson from a
quiet home in Temple. Teaxs, to the
governorship, are soon to turn her
footsteps back to domestic life.
Governor Ferguson announced late
today she would resign as a result of
Saturdays primary in which Attor-
ney Dan Moody led her by more than
100000 votes. She had promised to
resign IL Moody beat her by one vote.
and he had promised to resign if she
led him by $4,000 votes
Moody win be the next governor Of
Continued on Page 11-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
POINCARE TO ASK
POWER BY DECREE
IN MONEY PROBLEM

Paris, July 2s.-(P)-Premier Poin-
cares newly formed cabinet, having
agreed on its ministerial declaration
today, will go before the chamber of
deputies tomorrow and demand that
the government be given power to
solve Frances pressing financial diff
ficulties by DEGREES instead of having
its bills debated at length in parlia-
ment.
According to several of the best-in-
formed members, the cabinet has de-
cided to let ratification of the WASH
Continued on Page 8, Col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
B. & M. Dividends
On 5 Classes Stock

Boston, July 26.-(R)-The Boston
& Maine Railroad board of directors
today voted to resume dividends on
five classes OF first preferred stock
and approved the interstate commerce
commissions reorganization plan
which the general reimbursement COM
mittee declared operative at previous
meeting.
The board considered the earnings
from January l to June 80 before vot-
ing to resume the semi-annual divi-
dends payable August IL to stockhold-
ers of record of July 81. The five
classes of stock are A, B. C, and E,
paying $3.50, 81, $3.50, IS and $2.25,
respectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
CANDIDATE NC LEAN
ISSUES STATEMENT
ON STATE FINANCES

Mayor Ernest L. Mclean, Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor Mon
day issued the following statement on
finances of the state:
Every citizen should know some
thing of the states business. No
citizen can intelligently exercise the
right of franchise without knowing
something concerning them. Ignor-
ance of our financial condition might
ultimately lead US into chaos. Mr..
Walter Brockway has made some in
vestigations of state finances from a
business mans standpoint. The Lew
iston Journal says in its editorial of
July 16 that this investigation is
absolutely nom partisan and scien-
Continued on Page II, Col. ~
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PASTORAL Sent TO
MEXICAN CATHOLICS
MAY mean ARREST 81

Mexico City, July 26.-(P)-The
eight archbishops of Mexico and the
~ bishops. who signed and issued the
pastoral letter addressed to all
Mexican Catholics in protest against
the new religious regulations, are in
danger of arrest.
Representatives of the government
are investigating the letter, and it is
asserted that if it is decided the do
cument is seditious, the arrest of the
stgnatories will be ordered
In this letter the Mexican episco-
pate announced the withdra wal of
Continued on Page 8, Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
ROckeffeller's Two
Sons Back from Europe

New York, July 26-[P)-John D.
Rockefeller, 3rd, and Nelson A.
Rockefeller, sons of John D. Rookie
Teller, Jr., returned from abroad to-
day on the American Trader. an ex-
press freighter of the American Mer-
chant Lines recently converted into a
passenger carrier.
The young Rockefellers, 20 and IS
years old, were rated by ships off,
GERS as being among the most demo g.
cratic passengers on board. They
were especially interested in navi-
CATION and spent many hours IN the
ships engine room.
The stewards reported receiving
tips 100 times as large as the famous
Rockefeller dimes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
Navy Dirigible Los
Angeles at Bar
HarbOr Coming Week

Newport, R. l., July 26.-(P)-The
U. S. S. Patoka, mother ship of the
naval airship Los Angeles, arrived
here today in preparation for the
scheduled visit of the dirigible 10
New England next week. The Patoka
is equipped with a mooring mast to
which the airship has tied up on
former trips away from her base.
Earlier reports said the Patoka
had gone, to Port Arthur, Texas, and
would not be in New England wa
ters until August 10.
The Los Angeles is scheduled
to pass three days in calibra-
ton of the naval radio compass sta
tons along the coast from Newport.
R. l., to Bar Harbor, Me-, with a
view to ascertaining the practicable
ity Of directing the movements of
airplanes in the same way that ships
at sea have been given their posi-
tons. This will be the first test of
these stations from the land side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
Wiz POnZi Starts
Endless Chain
Letter to Get Funds

Boston, July 26.-(P)-An endless
chain letter appealing for funds is the
latest move of Charles Ponzi, one-time
financial wizard" in his fight against
extradition from Houston. Texas, to
begin a seven-year sentence here as
common and notorious thief"
The letter, carrying the postscript
Don't destroy this. Mail 1t or pass
it along. 1t may bring you luck" con-
tains an additional plea for letters or
kilograms to Governor Ferguson of
Texas urging her not to sign extradi-
ton papers for my return to Massa-
chusetts."
mo amount is too SMALL" Ponzi
writes. "and all remittance should be
made to ]. A. Collier, 1908 Keystone
Building, Houston. Tex, who is one of
my attorneys and has charge of the
fund If receipt is desired it will be
mailed to YOU"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27

Cheyenne. Wyo., July 26.-(P)-
Wastefulness in the financial admin
istration of government, particularly
in the various states, was criticized
by state executives at the opening ses-
sions of the annual conference OF gov
errors here today.
The first arraignment was made by
Governor Theodore Christianson of
Minnesota, who declared that more
than 100000 persons are employed
in the governments peace-time army
Continued on Page 10-Col. p
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Marked Money Traps
TraMckers i'm Dope

Newport, Vermont, July zb-IHJ-
Marked money in payment for NOR
phine sulphate has led to the arrest
of two more border physicians in this
vicinity making four in all to be
trapped by Henry OMalley, special
federal narcotic agent from Boston,
within the last month.
DR.. J. C. Gilfillan, of Beebe, Que,
was released in $4,000 bail today af-
ter making a large sale in Newport
and DR.. D. j. Sheehan of North Troy
was freed in $1,000 A month ago
DIR. Ross of Stanstead Que, was fineo
for an illegal sale, while DR.. G. F
Waldron of Derby Line died suddenly
a few days after his arrest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
governors Meet
In West Is One
third New England

cheyenne, Wyo., July 26.-P,-
~, New England governors are taking
fars "ost important roles in the at
CO., vi the governors conference.
MsiDsernor Ralph o. Brewster of
tho Us ~ the executive chairman of
exaovt: hlerence and John A. Bennett.
pothIe'e secretary to Governor
enca OF Rhode Island, is confer
Of po secretary, Walter B. Brockway
tho ultland, Maine, today delivered
s,rvo uiy address given by a layman,
mess the viewpoint of the bus
mem t man towards the state govern
confos .nird of the attendance at the
out .. Is from New England, 20
ing "a q total attendance of so be-
- from that section.
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Son of Abraham,
Lincoln Dies at 81
EL0PER PAIR BACK
HOME. Still LONG
FOR MARRIAGE BOND

Ellsworth, Me-, July 26.-P-
Thelr great adventure ended, Nellie
PIPER and David Coughlin, IA year
old clippers, were back at their
MONIES here tonight. Relatives and
an Ellsworth policeman escorted
them today from Machias. where
they were caught late last night aft
er five-day search.
Inc parents of the boy and girl
shielded them from interviewers aft
er their arrival here. Before leaving
Machlas, however, David and Nellie
ADMITTED they would not care to re-
peat their escapade, with the at
Continued on Page 11-Coi. 81
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Little Gardiner
Girl Dies from Effects
Bullet i'm Abdomen

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Gardiner July 26-iLttle Evelyn r.
Lewis, aged 7, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Lewis, of S h Gardiner,
died at the Gardiner General Hospi-
tai this morning from the effects of
a bullet wound in the abdomen.
Yesterday afternoon, while her par
ents We're not looking, she climbed
to the top of cupboard and found
a revolver and in some way not
known the weapon was discharged.
the bullet entering the abdomen. She
was rushed to the Gardiner General
Hospital but efforts to save her life
were unavailing. The funeral will be
announced later.
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Sen. B0rah i'm Role
Mediator in Strike
Viewers at Passaic

Washington, July 26.-(P)-Senator
.o' Republican, Idaho, will confer
morrow with representatives of the
assalc, N. j., manufacturers and
SSuikers In the hope of establishing a
'asis Tor mediation of the strike.
,,I Today a delegation representing the
c S~lNers was advised by telegraph by
t nhuarles f, H. Johnson, representing
h. he manufacturers, that he would be
Aere tomorrow.
'" Jett Lauck. adviser of the strik-
49, also Will see the senator again
tomorrow.
-, senator Borah said that the situa-
aUn looked hopeful He predicted that
n nIoert Weisbord. chairmanof the labor
sra tseu front committee, would step
Tue lue and that the American Fedora
on OF Labor would take over the la
'0r interests in Passaic.
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N. E. Governors
Tender Dinner
To Other Executives

Cheyenne, Wyo. July 26.-(P)-'
The New England executives attend
ing the governors conference to-
night gave an informal dinner to
the other governors at the annual
conference here with Governor Nell
lie Taylor Ross of Wyoming as the
guest of honor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
Cali Well And Happy
Message Received
From Macmillan

Portland. Me-, July 26.-(P)-The
schooners Bowdoin and Sachem of the
MacMillan-Field Museum expedition
reached the southern coast of Green
land Friday.
"All we'll and happy" read a mes
sage from the explorer, received today
by Daniel w. Hoegg of the Evening
Express. The radiogram was picked
up by amateur station Xxx at Wollas-
ton Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-27
insult REFUSES TO
ELABORATE ON SUMS
IN ILLINOIS PRIMARY

Chicgao, July 26-(P)-Launching
its long heralded investigation into
the Illinois senatorial primary, the
senate campaign funds committee to-
day struck several snags.
After testifying he had contributed
Slzo'ooo 10 the candidacy OF L.
Smith, Republican nominee. and
chairman of the Illinois commerce
Continued on Page II, Col. s.
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Death Of Widow
Mail Order Pioneer

Chicago. July 26.-(P)-Mrs. A.
Montgomery Ward, widow of Chicago's
pioneer mail order merchant and wide
ly known for her philanthropies, which
mounted far into the millions of dol
lars. died here today, another victim
of the terrific heat which last week
overspread the middle and far west.
She would have been 20 years old this
month.
Mrs. Ward returned here from Pas
adena, Cal, only last night. She chose
the southern route to avoid the higher
attitudes of the northern route, but
by so doing encountered excessive
heat cost her her life.
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Mrs. Budlong Files
Word Against Divorce

Newport, r. l., July 26-(P)-Mrs.
Jesse NJ. Budlong today filed with the
clerk of the superior court her notice
of her appeal from a recent decision
of Judge Edward Blodgett granting a
decree of legal separation to her hus-
band, Milton ]. Budlong, with custo-
dy of their two minor children. At
the same time Mrs. Budlong filed ex-
ceptions which she took during the
trial of her husbands suit.
Mrs. Budlong has until September
second 10 file her appeal to the state
supreme co,sAt.
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Widow Late Prof.
Ropes Dies at Bangor

Bangor, Me, July 26-(P)-Mrs.
Annie Marvin Ropes, widow of the
late Professor C. j. Fl. Ropes, long
member of the Bangor Theological
Seminary faculty. died tonight at
her home in Bangor, aged 50. She was
q native of Westfield, n. j. A bro
Their, a sister, two sons and three
daughters survive.