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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
PROF. HARTSHoRN
DIES while IN GLASS
At Bates COLLEGE

Lewiston, Me-, Feb. 24.-(AP)-
DR.. William H. Hartshorn, GO, pro-
fessor of English at Bates College,
died in his classroom here this
morning, a few minutes before the
first hour of the schoolday was to
open.
Professor Hartshorn had not com
planned of feeling i'll but had eaten
a lighter breakfast than usual. Mrs.
Hartshorn said. Death came appar-
emily just after he had seated him
self at his desk in the English room.
The last of the old line of Bates
College professors and founders is
closed with his death.
DIR. Hartshorn was born June II,
1863, at Lisbon, Me-. the son of
Charles and Nancy (Hatch) Harris
horn, farmers in that town. He was
graduated at Bates in 1856, was
married in the year of his gradua-
ton, to Minnie Blake at Montville.
Me-, and became superintendent of
schools and principal of the high
school at Laconia, N. H., in 1856
1889. In 1SS9-90 he joined the fac
ulty of Bates. He took post gradu-
ate work in the University of Leip-
sig. Germany, where he remained 4
year or so studying physics and lit
erature.
He took up his work as instructor
at Bates in 1S90-91, became full pro-
fessor in 1890, still in the chair of
physics until 1904, when his grow
ing interest in English literature and
literature in general indicated him
to be the proper man for this work.
Since 1904-for % years-he has
been incumbent of this department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
House Committee
FavOrs Probe Into
Prohibition Conditions

Washington. Feb. IA AP)-The
wet and dry fight continued to agi-
tate congress from several angles to-
day and the house alcoholic liquor
traffic committee, by an unan-
nounced vote adopted a motion to
initiate an inquiry into conditions
under prohibition.
The committee set aside next Mon
day for the drafting of a plan of
procedure. The action was prompt
ed by failure of the house rules
committee to report on it's resolu
ton requesting authority to conduct
such an investigation and it took
the position that under house rules
it could conduct comprehensive
survey despite that. Lacking the
authorization sought. it would be un-
able to subpoena witnesses and doc
umentarv evidence.
Representative Britten. >Republi-
can. Illinois. announced that within
several days he would ask the rules
committee for a hearing on his res
olution proposing investigation of the
Anti-Saloon League. indicating If no
action were taken on the proposal
he would endeavor to have the
LIQUOR traffic committee undertake
the work. He remarked that If
there is nothing wrong with the
league it should welcome an investi-
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
DENY Wine SERVED
BY A NUDE GIRL IN
BATH TUB FULL wine

New York, Feb. 24.-(AP)-While
Broadway gossiped today of baccha-
nalian party reported to have been
given Monday night by Earl Carroll,
theatrical producer. on the Great White
Way, the official Investigations to as
certain the facts were started. Police
Commissioner Mclaughlin took steps
to determine whether there was a dis
play of nudity and prohibition agents
made preparations to learn whether a
bathtub full Of wine was served, as
had been reported.
Published accounts Of the supposed
supper party said that wine was serv-
ed from a bathtub in which a nude
chorus girl reposed, dispensing the
beverage to the guests. 1t was report
ed that approximately eco guests at
tended the party, in the Earl Carroll
Theatre.
Mr.. Carroll issued fiat denial of
the bathtub-wine report. He said the
party was entirely orderly and one
which any man, even a minister, might
have with propriety attended with his
wife.
Chief Prohibition Enforcement Agent
futile started an investigation to de-
termine the contents of the bathtub.
His department, he said, was not in
terested in the bathing girls attire or
lack of attire.
The countess of Cathcart, who at
tended, said that if there was any
bathing done it took place after she
left the theatre.
while / was at the party nothing
occurred to which anyone could take
the least exception" she said. 1T was
a wonderful party. I have never seen
anything like it. We do not have such
affairs in England
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
Proceedings Slow AS Court
Seeks to Clear Possible Mis-
understandings Because of
Difference in Languages
Respondent and Attractive
Wife Much Interested in
Testimony

Brocktan, Mass, Feb. 24.-(AP)-
The trial of Anthony Bimba, Lith-
uanian editor and lecturer. on
charges of blasphemy under statute
229 years old and sedition
moved slowly through it's first day
in district court here today. After
the defense lost it's motion to dis
miss both cases. three witnesses were
put on the stand by the prosecution.
All were Lithuanians and their
testimony dealt with addresses de-
livered by Bimba in Lithuanian Ma
tional Hall in Brockton on January
20, for which Bimba was arrested.
Judge c. Carroll King, who is pre-
siding, wished to receive as much
of the testimony in English as was
possible, despite the frequent pro-
tests of City Attorney l. Manuel
Rubin who said that the witnesses
could express themselves more clear
ly by speaking in Lithuanian. Fin
ally with the last witness of the day,
John Balones, an interpreter was
called in.
This was not, however, until he
had raised a laugh, by his prompt
No" to the question do you under
stand Enslish?" and another when he
said "Bimba kicked like HELP at
conditions in Lithuania. After the
interpreter had been at work for a
while Attorney Harry Hoffman of
Continued on Page 9, Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
Fire Destroys Ryerson
Hall at Good Will Farm
Loss Will Total $4,000 With
Partial Insurance - Built in
1901, Used as Grammar
School for Girls - Blaze
Starts From Soft Coal Gin
der on RO0f-B0ys of Farm
Help in Fighting Flames
Especial to Kennebec JournaD

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Hinckley, Maine, Feb. 24.-The
Ryerson Memorial building. built in
1901. a thoroughly equipped school
building at Good Will was totally
destroyed by fire this morning with a
loss of 100000 partly covered by s12,-
900 insurance. ~
This was two and one-half story
wooden building and has been used as
grammar school for girls. The fire
started shortly after school opened,
supposedly from a soft coal cinder
falling on the shingled roof. The
fire had gained much Roadway when
discovered that the chemical in the
building was of no assistance in con-
trolling the flames which spread
rapidly.
The fire was discovered by M. H.
Clifford, superintendent at the Girls
home about II O'Clock and the alarm
given. Word was at once received
at the Boys farm about a mile dis
tant and large delegation of boys
and others we've soon on the scene.
Strenuous work by all, the girls do
ing their share, saved much of the
furnishings. The fire heing confined
to the third story at first, 1t gave
considerable time in which to move
articles from the two lower stories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
PRINCE CAROL

Paris, a Feb. 24.-(AP)-Former
Crown Prince Carol of Rumania ar
rived in Paris today from Milan,
where he had made his headquarters
since he gave up his title, and set
tied down for what it is rumored
will be an important series of con-
ferences with reference to his re-
tracing his remuneration of the Ru-
manian throne. He declined sue
cessively in French, English, Italian,
German and Rumanian to comment
on any<of his affairs to the awaiting
newspapermen.
Carold was accompanied by Nine.
IIupeScu, who was his companion in
Italy, and waited until a Rumanian
courier slowed his baggage away in
a powerful limousine; then drove off
to hotel. Though he was not in
terviewed, many pictures of him
We're taken.
When he arrived at the hotel,
Carold declared: II won't be inter-
viewed by anybody; 1 will receive
nobody at the hotel. 1 do not want
to be annoyed by photographers"
Things were pleasant in the
princes compartment on the Milan
express until he looked out of the
windows at Paris and saw a band
of newspapermen and photog-
raphers awaiting him. He tried
strategy, sending Nine. Lupescu out
by the rear door of the coach, while
he himself, appearing very annoyed
and self-conscious, descended by the
front steps.
Carrying a bunch of roses and
with the coat of his travelling COM
panion over his arm. they traversed
the platform like a couple of stran-
gers, but the watchful photog-
raphers intercepted Nine. Lupescu
as well as the prince, who, at the
end. was almost on the run.
The couple were nervous until
safely seated in the automobile. then
seemed interested and laughed at
the curiosity they had excited among
the crowds of porters and railway
employees.
Nine. Lupescu is petite. with au-
burn hair. She looked much young
er than Carol. was gay and viva
cious, but just, as silent as he.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
Especial to Kennebec Journal)

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Washington, D. c., Feb. 24.-Maine
is now assured of an ice breaker. The
Hale amendment providing $780, 900 for
the reconditioning of a coast guard
steamer for the purpose of ice break
ing along the coast from Maine to the
sound was kept in the bill by the con-
ferees after hard fight. The House
members Of the Maine delegation were
active on the other side of the Capt.
toll in seeing that the House conferees
kept the item in the bill. In confer
ence the Hale amendment was slightly
changed to provide that the 100000
be Immediately available to the coast
guard for this work. After four years.
unceasing labor on the part of Senator
Hale, Maine, and in fact the whole
New England coast, is now assured Of
vessel especially fitted to break ice
in the harbors and bays and among
the islands along the States rugged
coast line. The fact that this money
Continued on Page SCoi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
Witnesses Quote Bimba
At Trial of Blasphemy
HOLD TWO MAINE
MEN FOR USE MAILS
IN LOTTERY SCHEME

Portland, Me-, Feb. 24.-(AP)-
Charles J.. Williamson, IS, a former
city councilman, and Charles E.
Bushey, so Watervile railroad work.
er. were arrested today charged with
conspiracy to use the mails in lottery
scheme.
Williamson is suspected of being
State agent for THE Mexican Invest
ment Company of Juarez," allegedly a
lottery enterprise, and Bushey is said
to be one of his sub-agents, according
to District Attorney Frederick r. Dyer.
Williamson was arrested in his local
office, and Bushey, trainman for the
Maine Central % years, was detained
in Waterville.
Arraigned before Federal Commits
Sioner George +. Gould, Williamson
furnished bail of $4,000 for appearance
at 3 T. NJ. tomorrow.
Chief of Police Franklin Gaskell of
Waterville arrested Bushey, who was
allowed freedom on his personal rec
ognizance to appear before the fed
eral commissioner tomorrow.
A letter Bushey gave to a railway
mail clerk, intended for Williamson
but which was addressed to Postmas-
ter Charles M. Robinson here by mis-
take, led to the arrest of the men. The
letter contained lottery tickets, the Of
ficials report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
Broker to Tell Business
Relations With LaBar in
Wife's 100000 Actor,
eleven TEAMS DEF
TODAY IN DOG DERBY
AT NORTH CONWAY

North Conway, N. H, Feb. "a
AF)-All was in readiness tonight
Tor the start of New England's point
to-point dog sled race at 8 A. M to-
morrow. Francois Dupuis, who won
the International derby at Quebec
IN record time last week, is among
the entries and will start second
There were three Withdrawals and
one new entry today, leaving eleven
drivers to compete in the three-dav
event.
Inc course, measuring 40 miles.
runs south to Wolfeboro, thence
northwest to Plymouth, and back
10 North Conway by way of Cho
corua, Silver Lake and Madison. The
ROADS were in good shape today af
ter being plowed and rolled, but a
rising temperature gave cause for
Tears that the hard packed surface
might turn soft by tomorrow, MAX
ing the shedding difficult. Red flags
mark the course. and a troop of Boy
Scouts has arranged to meet the
racers at Wolfeboro tomorrow night
>.
Each driver will carry card
marked with his time of departure
and arrivals, and bulletin boards in
the towns en- route will inform the
inhabitants of the progress of the
race. The second days running will
be to Plymouth.
The Judges were announced today
as DR.. H. A. Souther of Boston. DR..
" II Mnnnnv of
EFT r. Moody of Derry, N. H. They
and the other officials and news
papermen will follow the runners in
automobiles automobiles fitted with
caterpillar tractors under a double
set of rear wheels and runners under
the front wheels).
The order of starting will be al
ternated each morning by pre-
arranged system, and the sleds will
get under way at five-minute inter-
walls. Each driver will have a team
of seven dogs, except Earl Bridges
of the Pass, Manitoba. with six. and
Arthur 7. Walden of Woonsocket,
with five.
The order of tomorrow's start is
as follows:
William Greyson. Chicago.
Jean Dupuis. Quebec.
Edward p. Clark, West Milan.
Shorty" Russick, Chicago.
Arthur T. Waldne, Wonalancet.
Walter Claiming, Dover. Mass.
Earl Bridges, The Pass, Manitoba.
Alfred Skeene. Quebec.
Emile st. Goddard, Poland Spring,
Maine.
Francois Dupuis, Quebec.
Philip Molloy, Berlin, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
Call Strike Garment
Operatives in WOmen's
Clothing Shops, Boston

Boston, Feb. 24-(AP)-All gar
ment operatives in women's clothing
shops in this city were called out on
strike at a mass meeting OF the
members of the International Ladies
Garment Workers Union tonight.
The union claims 1000 members, and
declared the strike will close 200
shops.
William Green, president OF the
American Federation of Labor, speak
ing at the meeting, extended the sup
port of the 100000 members of the
American Federation of Labor in the
United States"
The strike was ordered to enforce
demands rejected by the Boston
clothing manufacturers. The princi-
pal demand was for the adoption of
the "prosanis LABEL which is the
union guarantee of sanitary shops.
Wage demands included continual
ton Of the five day, AZ hour week,
with minimum wage scales OF 40
cents ami our for pressers, 65 cents
for finishers. 81 for piece workers,
time and half for overtime for week
workers and 81 an hour ovetime or
piece workers. The union also in
sisted on creation of an unemploy-
ment insurance fund by all the en-
ployers of the city.
The same demands have been made
and rejected in Worcester and other
Massachusetts cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
Ice Breaker for Maine
Coast Assured as Bill
For Treasury is Passed
$4,000 WORKERS OF
EASTERN RAILROADS
SEEK WAGE INCREASE

New York, Feb. 24-(AP)-Ofi-
Gals Of about so eastern railroads
held special meeting in the Grand
Central Terminal today to consider
the requests of conductors and train
men for increased wages. After the
meeting adjourned it was announced
on behalf Of the officials that no def
mite action was taken except the
adoption of decision that the in
dividual railroads would reply to
their respective employees in writing
not later than March 2.
The trainmen and conductors had
requested individual. answers from
the railroads not later than March
2. They asked increases ranging
from 81 to $1.64 day for brake
men, f1agmen, baggagemen, switch
men, and assistant conductors and
ticket takers. The territory repre-
scented by the employees Is east of
Chicago and north of the Potomac
river and includes virtually all Of
the eastern railroads.
Among the lines represented at
today's meeting were the Pennsyl-
vania, New York Central, Erie, Bal
timore and Ohio, Boston and Maine,
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western,
Lehigh Valley, New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford and the Nickel
Plate lines. Approximately S5,OOO
employees are represented in the re-
quests for increases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
Income Tax Payers
To Benefit Over
$500, 900, 900 in Slash

, Washington, Feb. 24.-(AP)-
More than 100000, 900 of the tax saw
ing proposed for this year in the new
revenue bill will go to the personal
income tax payers.
All of the income rates are slashed
and in addition the personal exemp-
lions are increased from $1,000 to
$500 for single persons and from
$4,000 to $4,000 for married persons.
The amount of income on which the
25 per cent credit for learned in
come" may be applied is increased
from $4,000 to $4,000. The allow
ance in the present law of $500
exemption for each child under Is
years old is retained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
70 Lumber Firms
Will Merge With
$4,000, 900 CAPITAL

New York, Feb. 24.-(AP)-The
wave Of consultations which has
swept through many lines of indus
ry has touched the lumber business.
twenty five lumber firms with a
capitalization of approximately S40.-
"eoVV have agreed upon plans to
Gay
Peter c. Warwick, Jr.. of Rich
hond, Va, IS chairman of the COM
ihittee arranging details of the con-
sondation which is expected to les
sen costs of production and trans
portauon The names of the firms
involved were not made known. They
ducers.
lhis consolidation. 1t was announc-
q, would be entirely distinct from a
.eported combination of companies
On the Pacific coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
Seek Ohio Fund
System WOrkmen's
Compensation in Mass,

Boston Feb. 24.-(APj -President
William Green of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor appeared today be-
fore the joint commission on judici-
airy OF the Massachusetts legislature
to urge adoption of the So-cailed
Ohio fund system of workmen's COM
penSatlon. With him were John +.
Frey, president of the Ohio State
Federation Of Labor, and other lead
ers who explained the working of a
proposal to establish an exclusive
state fund, to which employers would
contribute for the protection OF
workmen. Representatives Of 140
Massachusetts labor unions were
present in addition to agents and
officers of insurance companies ana
industrial enterprises.
After tracing the history of work
mems compensation legislation.
President Green declared lit is the
deliberate Judgment of workers and
the public as l sense it that work
mems compensation should be ad-
ministered by state fund. 1t is the
workman who sustains the injury,
who suffers death in industry. 1t is
he who is to be considered.
1.-THE state fund is the most prac-
teal, most economic way of admin
istering the principal of compensa-
ton In Ohio the amount each en-
ployer pays is determined by the
state on a scientific basis"
President Green asserted that
there is no agent soliciting business.
no company establishing branches.
under this plan. The state. he said,
collects the funds, and there Is no
burden of expense. The or" of
socialism is raised when the Ohio
plan is mentioned he declared. but in
sisted that the insurance companies
have a legitimate field elsewhere. but
not in workmen's compensation. The
state. he held could have no selfish
interest in payments, no incentive to
save $40. $50 or $40.
Martin T. Joyce, secretary-treas-
urer of the Massachusetts, branch OF
the American Federation Of Labor.
who introduced the bill, also appear
ed. Frank H. Mccarthy, organizer for
New England said that the measure
would lower costs and would be a
benefit to both employer and work
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
DAIRY FARMERS TO
FIGHT RATE BOOST
MILK TRANSPORTATION

Boston, Feb. 24.-(AP)-Opposition
to the increase of 90 per cent. in milk
transportation rates proposed by the
Boston & Maine and other New Eng
land railroads, took definite shape to-
day. Representatives of $4,000 dairy
farmers in conference with big deal
srs of Boston decided to fight the in
crease before the interstate commerce
commission and to raise substantial
fund for that purpose. The commit
tee representing the dairy farmers vot-
ed to assess the farmers two cents
per hundred weight on milk delivered
In March and to ask the dealers to
contribute one cent hundred weight.
Leading dealers in Boston accepted
this proposition.
The committee will continue this
assessment at these rates until sutfi-
clients funds have been accumula ted
to present vigorous attack. The as
sessment and the contributions of the
dealers will be $4,000 a month. 1t is
contended that additional transporta-
ton charge of milk would result from
the rate increase of about 100000.
The committee was appointed by
commissioners of agriculture of the
several states in New England. This
committee invited the dealers to form
committee with one representative
each from the Boston Suburban Milk
Dealers Association, the New England
Cream Dealers Association, the H. p.
Hood & Sons Company and the Whit
ing Milk Companies.
The milk producers committee has
retained former Congressman Freder-
lex W. Dallinger and Edgar ]. Rich as
Its counsel before the interstate COM
merce commission. Mr.. Rich was for
merry counsel for the Boston & Maine
Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
Portland Man
Takes Second Wife
Eleventh Anniversary

Portland. Me-, Feb. 24.-(AP)-
While his wife and three children
awaited news of his new employ
ment in Florida, Thomas c. Murchi-
son of South Portland. former local
automobile salesman, chose the 18th
anniversary of his wedding, Febru-
airy, to wed a second wife, Mary Will
liams of Macclenny. Fla according
to advices received by the Evening
Express today from the brides rel
ativeS.
A charge Of bigamy on their COM
plant is now facing Murchison, and
a warrant for his arrest is in the
hands of Florida officials, who are
exerting every effort to prevent them
from going to Cuba, they wired.
Murchison is at liberty under $1,000
bonds, which he furnished after con-
viction in superior court last June
on charge of driving while under
the influence Of liquor. He was
sentenced to four months in Jail,
but appealed to the Maine law court,
where final decision is pending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-25
Warrant Charges
POnzi With Using
i. S. Mails to Defraud

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 24.-(AP)-
A federal warrant for the arrest of
Charles Ponzi, financial wizard" on
charges alleging use of the mails to
defraud, was issued here today at the
request of post office inspectors.
The federal warrant was issued In
connection with Ponzis real estate
dealings by which he sought to sell
lots for ten dollars each with the
purpose, he declared, of paying back
creditors who lost in his international
reply coupon activities in Boston.
PonZi is under $4,000 bond on state
charges alleging violation of state
laws in connection with his real es-
tate dealings. which he conducted
under declaration of trust.
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Ladder of Window
Washer Aids in Saving
Three From Drowning

Sanford. Me-. Feb. 24.-(AP)-Louis
Stewart, 15year-old daughter of Mrs.
Emma Stewart of Providence, r. L.,
was saved from drowning today after
TIVE of her rescuers themselves were
nearly drowned.
She skated across the Mousam
River this afternoon. In trying to
climb up the railing of River street
bridge she fell, breaking through the
ice at a point where the current pre-
vents heavy freezing. Her screams
brought Alex Reed, local truckman,
and his son John. They went to her
aid and oroke through the thin ice
themselves. A window washer, Eugene
Courtois. passed. carrying his ladder
across the bridge. He lowered the
ladder, and with the help of four other
men the girl and the two men were
pulled out.