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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
MAINE LIVESTOCK
BREEDERS ASSIGN IN
SESSION AT 0R0N0

Uniyersit Of Maine. Orono Me,
April LAP Leading today's pro-
gram at the annual Farmers Week
meeting here today was the annual
session of the Maine Lvestoc'-.
Breedrs' association.
The first matter considered was the
need of lower tax rates.
BY vote the meeting went on rec
ord as Endorsing the stand of the
federation in regard to bringing
about or working for tax on in
tangibles.
The following is the list of officers
elected: President, DIR. X. ]. Seulke,
Jefferson; secretary, n. F. Talbot.
Orono: treasurer, A. H. Ellis Fair
field; executive committee. Ross. FL
iott, East Corinth; L. E. McIntire,
East Waterford, Of. ]. A. Ness, Au-
burn.
Other meetings in the agricultural
section were devoted to various dis
cushions. including marketing prob
lens and freight rates, dairying,
sheep and poultry. The proposed
twenty percent advance in freight
idteS On MIX ana cream We're de-
clared by Wesley H. Bronson of the
New England Milk Producers As
ISOLATION to be an unbearable handi-
cap to the industry in Maine.
AZ The Farmers Week banquet
tonight the principal speakers were
Governor Brewster and Frank p.
Washburn, commissioner of agricul-
ture. The governor sounded a very
hopeful note on New England farm
ing, as compared with the industry in
the west, saying:
Hundreds of New England farms
have been purchased by middle west
ern farmers of New England ante
cedents within the past few years.
This has accounted in a substan-
tial measure for the increase in the
number of our cultivated farms as
contrasted with the steady decline in
almost every other section of the
country.
'Our thrifty New England presi.
dent has terminated the free grazing
areas upon the government domain
and also an irrigation policy which
amounted to nothing other than a
subsidy against the New England
farm"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Count Salm Admits
Mother Suing for
Return of Jewels

Cannes, France, April lap -
Count Ludwig Salm- Hoogstraeten
today confirmed that his mother,
Counties Adolfine, was suing his wife.
the former Millicent Rogers for the
return OF a number Of jewels which
the dowager countess alleges she
loaned her.
1T Is not a new affair" said the
count. because IL started when |
was 10 Aneica. For once the Amer
lean papers must leave me alone,
since / am not mixed up In the case
The count seems delighted at his
return to the Riviera and is often
sought az T. guest in certain social
circles. where he tells some stories Of
American life that be seems to think
amusing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
End Arguments
In Case POnzi and
Wife at Jacksonville

Jacksonville. Fla, April 1.-(AP)-
Arguments in the case of Charles
Ponzi and his wife, Rose Marie Ponzi,
charged with violating state statutes
of 1928 relating to the establishment
of trusts, were concluded today in the
Duval criminal court before Judge
James NJ. Peeler. Court was adjourn
ed Immediately until tomorrow.
The specific charges against Ponzi
and his wife are that they failed to
file with the secretary Of state copy
of declaration of trust under which
Ponzi is alleged to have operated the
Charpon Land Syndicate. and doing
business without permission from the
secretary and the attorney general.
Argument by the defense centered on
the claim that Ponzi did not operate
under declaration of trust, but was
acting only with the power of attorney
for himself and his associates when he
issued promissory notes, or units of
Indebtedness" in the Charpon Land
Syndicate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02

Washington. Apr. 1.-(AP)-Amid
mru,oil and confusion. the house late
,oday impeached Federal Judge Eng
nsh Of the eastern Illinois district,
,es to 81, on charges Of high mis-
demeanors" in office.
Unless Judge English resigns he
must stand trial before the senate on
the Ave articles in the indictment
returned against him by the house.
The vote came at the end Of three
aays' debate and eliminated in q
near fist fight.
After proponents and opponents of
she resolution Of impeachment had
talked themselves out, the Democrat
d floor leader. Representative Gar.
rett, Of Tennessee, put forward a
motion tos recommit the motion to
he judiciary committee to hear ad-
ditional testimony.
Out Of the usual hubbub and din
attending house rolls, the announce
nent came Of the rejection of this
notion 30 to 275. Speaker Longworth
then announced that the vote was on
the impeachment resolution itself
There were a few scattered Ayes
and as equally few scattered "Nays":
Continued on Page 1o-Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Find Granddaughter
Revolutionary Hero
In Poverty in Boston

Boston. April - fAP)-Mrs.
George w. Rowe. granddaughter OF
Captain John Parker. who led the
minute men in the Battle Of Lexing-
ton. has been found Ill in a little West
End hall bedroom. Once socially
prominent in Haverhili. the only Wis
itors of the aged woman. now, are a
nurse of the Community Health As
sociation and a woman who. discov-
ering her plight. has aided her and
made known her story. Even the
nominal rent OF the little room on
Beacon Hill she is now unable to
pay.
The family fortune melted away
during the fitness Of her husband.
who became sick ten years ago. Six
years ago he died. and at the age Of
Ga Mrs. Rowe was faced with the
necessity of making a new start. She
made living by selling books. Dur
ing the last blizzard she collapsed.
She was picked up on the steps OF the
Statehouse Of the commonwealth her
grandfather helped to establish. She
Is said to be the last of his line. HIS
statue stands on Lexington Green.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02

Washington. Apr. 1.-(AP)-Ger:
aid Chapman. bandit. failed in his
effort today to obtain a stay of his
execution. set for next Tuesday, from
supreme court justices. Raymond
w. Wiley. Springfield. Mass. one of
the condemned mans counsel, came
to Washington to appeal for an or
der Of postponement but Justices
Stone and Holmes. to whom he at
tempted to present his case. declined
to intervene.
Wiley contended new evidence had
been discovered which would SUBJ
stantiate Chapman's claim that he
was not in New Britain. Conn.,. the
night he is said to have murder ed
policeman. He also held that con-
Continued on Page 1o-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
General Eorecast

The northeastern storm is now CEN
trai near Eastport. Maine. where the
barometer reads 29.34 inches and the
far western disturbance has remained
almost stationary over the plateau
and southern Rocky Mountain re-
gions.
The western disturbance will adj
vance slowly eastward or northeast
ward during the next two days and
il viii probably be attended by rain
in the lower Ohio and lower Missis-
sippi valleys Friday afternoon or
night and snow or rain on Saturday
in the north Atlantic states and rain
in the middle Atlantic states.
The temperature Will rise slowly
Friday in southern sections east CT
the Mississippi river and IL will not
change materially on Saturday.
Winds north Of Sandy Hook
Diminishing west and northwest
winds and generally fair Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Irregular Trading
Holds for Day on
I'm. Y. Stock Exchange

New York. April 1.-(AP)-1rregu-
Ar trading conditions prevailed in to-
lays stock market, with rallies Of one
% Eve points helping to correct the
leverseld" condition which resulted
rem last Mondays unparalleled de-
cline
Flurries Of selling swept over the
market without making much impress
lol. although a few net losses of one
% FIVE points stodd out in contrast to
lie long and varied list OF gains for
he day. An attempt to unsettle the
list by hammering the equipment and
motor shares met with stubborn re-
Es,ance, with most issues following
The leadership of L. S. Steel and other
Standard industrials and rails.
Most of the outside and technical
developments affecting the market
we're favorable. Passage Of the
French finance bills by the chamber
q deputies, virtually assuring q bal
nced budget, frightened the Euro
bean financial outlook, while a reduc-
doa In the call money rate from s to
tper cent permitted professional buy
hg operations. short covering in adj
fsnce Of the holiday gave further i'm
Rtus to the upturn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Four Hurt When
Vermont Bus Is
Sideswiped by Train

Richmond. Vt, April ] - (AP) -
-Four persons were injured. one seri-
ously, when southbound freight on
the Central Vermont Railroad side
swiped a Richmond Burlington bus
here today. The driver. who claimed
that he failed to hear either the en-
CINE whistle or the crossing bell.
swerved the bus when he saw the
train approaching. The bus was
dragged by the engine about so feet,
turned completely around and de-
molished."
William Dyer Of Richmond was the
passenger most seriously hurt He
sustained internal injuries. cuts and
bruises, according to the doctor who
examined him Two other passeR-
gers. c. A Rich of Bellows Falls and
Mary Shand Of Richmond. were cut
by glass. bruised, and shaken up.
The bus driver. whose name was said
to be Fuller, suffered similar injuries
The accident occurred on the main
highway crossing, just south of the
Richmond station. The train was
travelling about 20 miles an hour.
Two cylinder cocks on the engine
were broken in the collision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Near Fist Fight Precedes House
Impeachment Of Judge English
WIFE OF FARMER OF
FUTURE WILL DEMAND
COMFORTS OF CITY

orono. Me. April 1.-(AP)-The
day will come when women will re-
fuse to marry farmers unless they
are assured of living conditions as
good as in middle class city homes.
This was the theory advanced by
Prof, 1. G. Davis Of the Connecticut
Agricultural College in an address
at the annual farmers week con-
Quoted by the University of Maine.
The speaker said that a boycott on
marriages by prospective farm wCm-
en- was the only solution Of the
farm problem in its entirety as it
would impel farmers to provide more
comfortable and attractive homes
for their brides. The main obstacle
In the way of universal agricultural
prosperity today. Professor Davis
said. was production forced by
competition. He pronounced all
legislation thus far passed in an at
tempt to solve the farm problem as
futile. or at least only partly sue
CeSsful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Vermont Fiddler
To Enter World
Contest at Lewiston

st. Adams, Vt. April 1-(AP)-Cal-
no Baker, champion old-time fiddler
Of the state of Vermont, will be
among those present at the worlds
championship fiddling contests in
Lewiston. Me-, next week. he an
nounced today. Baker, who is IS years
old, holds decision over John Wild
er. uncle of President Coolidge. Bak-
err defeated Wilder, among others, at
the Vermont championship In Rut-
land.
The Lewiston champion meet, from
which immature f1ddlers less than SO
years old are barred, has attracted
entries from Canada, Scotland and
Ireland, as well as various state and
regional leaders in the United States.
Baker is a brother Of Eldon Baker.
noted tuba player.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Augusta Business
Men Principal
Sneakers at Bath

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Bath, April Major Farnum. pub
lie relation representative of the Gem
trail Maine Power Co, and George S.
Williams, Vice president of the same
concern, both Of Augusta, were the
principal speakers at the southern
District public relations meeting OF
tbe Coulpauyi n Bath Thursday night.
The meeting which was similar TO
those being held in other parts OF
the state was the first of its nature
in this district and encompassed the
employees and representatives from
Edgeconb, Wiscasset- Bath. Bruins
wick, Lisbon, Lisbon Falls, Yarmouth
and Freeport. The talks given by the
two Augusta officials dealing with the
Company, its purpose and operation
were both interesting and instructive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02

Nogales. Ariz., April 1-(AP)-Gen-
eral Angel Flores, Mexican states
man, military leader and one. time
aspirant for the presidency of the
Southern republic, is dead. according
to dispatches received here last night
from Culiacan. Sinaloa, Mexico.
Stricken with pneumonia several
weeks ago, the former military gov
ernor of West Mexico, suffered a re-
lapse and suecumbed after physicians
had pronounced him out Of danger.
Flores had played prominent part
in Mexican national affairs since he
opposed President Gales for election
in 1924 as the nominee of the reform
ed revolutionary party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Cummings Counsel Confident as
Defense Opens This Morning; Sheriff
Will Tell Why Gave Away Liquor
HEAD OF JEWELRY
CONCERN STRANGELY
MISSING IN BOSTON

Boston, April 1.-(AP)-A wide
spread search was IN progress tonight
for Malcolm O. Fleming, youthful
president of Fleming & Co., Newark.
N. j., Jewelry manufacturers, who
dropped out of sight in Boston two
weeks ago. Searchers faced an appar-
emily clueless mystery, for police, rel.
atives and business associates discov-
cred on yesterday for the first time
that Fleming was missing. The end
clues but only a puzzling set of cir
cumstances.
Fleming, 1t was disclosed upon San
ger & Co., wholesale jewellers, on
March 10. He left sample case con-
tanning jewelry valued at thousands
Of dollars, and grip containing cloth
Ing. He said he would return in about
an hour. He has not been seen since
then.
DIR. Richard S. Hopkins, his step
father, and Richard B. Downing.
treasurer of Fleming 6 Co.. reached
Boston today. fearing Fleming had
met harm. He was believed to have
had less than $40 when he vanished.
He was IS years old and happily mar
ried. the father of two children, they
said. He had just Organized a COM
pany of his own and was acting as
salesman. They said that he had no
bad habits, and as proof of his good
health it was shown that only recently
his life had been insured for $4,000.
At Sanger & Co. 1t was said that he
had mentioned going to New Bedford
over the week end, where he had plan
ned to visit member of the firm Of
Poor Brothers, jewellers. But ne never
reached New Bedford. so far as can
be determined. A package of 5ewelry
samples addressed to him In care OF
Poor Brothers. arrived. and the frm
held 1t, expecting that he might come
to claim it at any time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
$4,000 Damage
At Early Morning
Fire, Old Orchard

Old Orchard, Me-, Apr. I-(AP)
-Four cottages were burned and
Ae rooming house of George Be-
nara badly damaged by fire of unde-
trimmed cause which broke out ear
Y this morning. Famed by a north
saS gale the flames endangered the
seldings al the shore end of the
essn pier. a block away, but rain
lad snow helped the iremen. The
SS Is estimated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Perkins Declared
Road Commissioner
For Town of York

Portland, Ne, April 1-(AP)-The
legally elected road commissioner OF
the town Of York Is Jeremiah Per-
kins, who had been declared defeated
by 20 votes cast In favor of his OPP
ponent. Haven VIM. at the annual
town meeting. March s. Associate
Justice Guy H. Sturgis of the SUI
preme judicial court today handed
down a decision upholding a bill IN
equity filed by Perkins.
Judge Sturgis declares that an err
ror in counting ballots by the tellers
led to the erroneous announcement N
Wins election. He fails to find any
evidence of fraud at the town meet
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Morse High to
Send Entrant to
Portland Contest

(Special to the Kennebec JournaD
Bath, April Morse high schooi
will send Miss Mary Macdonald to
Portland April is to represent the
Faith school in the Statewide speak
ing contest. This decision was reach-
ed Wednesday evening following the
public speaking contest held at the
Morse high school assembly hall Tor
that purpose. Ten young students
participated and from the group tne
Young lady was selected as the pest
and Alfred Cannon, president OF the
senior class and basketball footeai II
and baseball star was chosen as al
rernate. and as the best boy orator
In the school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Stage Straw Hat
Parade in Montana

Great Falls, Mont, Apr. lap
Joining in the spirit Of IAN Fools
Day" Great Falls prepared today to
kid the weather. the weather man
and all his assistants. with straw
hat parade and a general celebra-
ton of a "winterless winter"
Smiling skies greeted the dawn,
with a chilly breeze blowing out of
the north. Yesterday and last night
were the coolest of the winter, and
the committee on arrangements
made ready TO meet any stray gust
Of winter by turning the day, on an
instant's notice, into a celebration
of a lone day winter" should con-
ditions require.
State officials, including Governor
Erickson, were here with straw hats
TO join in celebrating the Florida
like climate within few miles of
the Canadian border and high in the
Rockies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Income Tax Returns
Indicate Period of
Prosperity Last Year

Washington, April f-(AP)-
Final income tax collection fig.
ures for the March quota, the first
under the reduced rates Of the
new revenue law, showed q total
payment to the government Of
$499, 660, 900. This is almost $780,
10000 more than was collected a
year ago under the higher rates
and d $t00,oo0,o 900 more than
treasury officials estimated would
be collected for this quarter.
Tho collections assure a surplus
at the close Of this fiscal year,
June 80, which probably will be
applied to the public debt. The
unexpected increase in returns
despite the reduced tax rates was
attributed today by Acting Sec
rotary Winston to the Unusual
income and profits resulting last
year from the period of prosper
ity"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Federal Purchase
OF Timber-P Producing
Lands in State Maine

Washington. April 1-tAP)-The
National Forest Commission today
authorized the purchase OF land Tor
timber production. the action mark
ing a departure from the previous
policy of purchasing only for stream
protection.
This broadening Of policy, W. W.
Ashe, secretary Of the commission.
said, will insure the carrying to COM
pletion of an adequate federal for
estry plan by permitting purchases
in the lake states and in the pine
region of the southern states.
The commission also authorized
purchase of s3,2e5 acres at an aver
age price of $500 per acre as addi-
tons to the eastern national forests
OF this acreage 1867 acres are in the
White Mountains of New Hampshire
and in Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Duke of Guise to
Claim Succession
To Throne of France

Paris, April 1-(AP)-News Is re-
ceived from Palermo that the duke
of Guise intends to claim succession
to the throne of France. following
the recent death Of the Duke Of Or
leans.
Royalist circles are not surprised
at this. although they point out that
no action on his part is necessary to
establish his pretentions. Only In
case he intended to renounce all
rights would it be necessary for him
to make a formal declaration.
The royalist leaders are not aware
thus far of the terms Of the duke of
Orleans will, and are doubtful whetn-
er he expressed himself in any way
regarding the succession. The ger
eral impression is. however, that he
must have made the duke Of Guise
his political heir If not heir to part Of
the Orleans fortune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
OPEN FORUM FOR
CONSIDERATION G. OPP,
PLANkS AT PORTLAND

Portland. Me-. April l--(AP)-The
committee preparing the platform to
be submitted to the Republican State
Convention here Tuesday night de-
cided to hold an open forum meeting
Monday night for consideration Of
the proposed planks. Chief among
these are water power and prohibit
ton.
The committee reached no decision
On any issues tonight. Announce
ment was made that the committee
had received numerous suggestions
favoring modification Of the State law
to allow the export Of water power
1t was stated. however. that practi-
eally all of these favored the State
maintaining control Of this power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Former Turnkey Ex-
pected to Be Star
Witness in 40 to Be
Heard
Seth May, Federal Dry Direc-
tor and Subordinates Will
Tell of Liquor Conditions In
Kennebec County - Sheriff
Will Assert Gave Liquor in
Interest of Humanity-Will
Declare Visited Clement
House in Official Capacity

Testimony that is expected to be q
great value to Sheriff Cummings. will
be given by Willis A. Pinkham OF
Augusta. former turnkey at the Ken
nebec county Jail. during the presen-
tation Of the defense in the removal
proceedings aginst Sheriff Henry z.
Cummings of Kennshec county after
the hearing is resumed before the
governor and council in the hall Of
representatives at the State House at
10 o'clock this morning, 1t was in
timated yesterday.
Seth May Of Auburn. federal pro-
hibition director for Maine, and q
number of officers arrived in the city
Thursday night to testify. 1t is un.
derstood that Mr.. May and his SUBJ
Continued on Page 10-col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
SCHOONER ASHORE
OFF maine COAST
ALL OF CREW RESCUED

Southwest Harbor. Me-, April L.
(AP)-A two-masted lumber schooner
was ashore on Long Island and break
Ing in heavy seas. a report from
Swans Island, nearby, said tonight.
The crew was landed safely by Long
Island fishermen.
Coastguardsmen who started for the
wreck were forced to put back here
because Of the heavy sea running out
side. No details of the rescue could
be learned tonight as there is no wire
communication with Long Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
Superstitions Hold
Up Sponge Fishermen

Tarpon Springs, Fla, April 1. -
fAP)-Sails tapped idly in the breeze
and 'dinky" engines remained silent
yesterday as boats Of the Greek
sponge fleet rod at the wharf. afraid
TO venture into the open sea, lest dis
aster overtake them.
Death had stalked the sponge fish,
ing colony and claimed George Fill
kaouris, one Of the Greek fisherman
rescued from the Tarpon Springs,
that burned to the waters edge on
March IL, bringing the list Of the
disaster TO three. A fourth member
of the crew IL expected to die from
burns received The other five res
cued are expected to recover.
Tradition of the colony is that dis
aster turks for the boat that ventures
into the open sea while there is a
grave open for a member Of the col
OTv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England-Generally
fair Friday; Saturday increasing
cloudiness, probably followed by
snow Saturday night; not much
change in temperature.
Southern New England-Fair Fri
day; Saturday increasing cloudiness.
probably followed by rain on the
coast and rain or snow in the inter-
Tor: not much change in tempera-
ture.
Eastern New York-Generally fair
except snow fiurries in northwest
portion Friday; Saturday increasing
cloudiness, probably followed by rain
on the coast and rain or snow in the
interior: not much change in tenn
perature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-02
e Moral Need Lights
f Bunker Hill Shaft

April 1-(AP)-Darkened
kns IN the Bunker Hill Monu-
49, should be lit at night both for
IL .c and moral purposes, the
isiative committee on ways
4, hs was told today. Charles
IN zens appearing In support OF
~ 1880 to install a lighting
~ "a the shaft declared that the
~ has become a trysting
m N boys and girls at night ana
ssc happenings have resulted