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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
40 maine CONv|CTS
TO WORK ON HIGHWAY
NEAR THOMASTON

Prison labor will be employed by
the State Highway Commission in
the construction Of two miles of
gravel State highway between West
Rockport and Union this summer,
according to an order passed by the
Governor and Council at its meeting
Thursday.
The minimum force will be IS, but
the probable force will be 40 men,
Paul d. Sargent, chief engineer of
the State highway commission, an
nounced yesterday. The work will
be under the direction of supervis-
ors from the highway department
and the tools will be furnished by
the department. The prisoners will
make their camp beside the high
way and will be attended by guards
from the prison, an order having
been passed by the Governor and
Council authorizing the employment
of two additional guards for this
job.
The project will be commenced
the first of June and will take at
least two months to complete. The
West RockportUnion highway job
was selected for the experiment on
account of its easy access to the
prison.
Although this is not the first high
way project in Maine on which pris-
on labor has been employed, its
progress will be watched with con-
siderable interest. The initial exper.
lment In the use of prisoners on
MAINE road building was on the
Raymond-Wind highway in
1910 and year or two later prison
labor was employed on the Camden
Lincolnville highway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Judge ConnoIly's Word

Mr.. Connolly said. in conversation
with Kennebec Journal reporter af-
ter the conference with the Governor:
I'VE called the attention Of Govern
or | Brewster to the discrepancy
between the wording of the law and
the way In which II was proposed to
the people, and spoke of other minor
matters. He said that he would take
the matter under advisement and
take It up with the Attorney General
do not know what he will do of
course, but / had hoped that no action
would be taken If it were found TO be
Illegal, in the interest of public SER
vice. IL he removes the sheriff we
will go 10 court just as soon as we
can, in which case it will be heard
Continued on Page 16-coI. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over the
Atlantic states Thursday night has
advanced to New Foundland and the
southwestern disturbance has moved
slowly seutheastward to the lower
Rio Grande valley.
An area Of high pressure extends
from the central Rocky mountain
region eastward to the low Lake. re-
gion and the middle Atlantic coast.
The Texas disturbance will prob
ably advance slowly eastward or
northeastward and will be attended
by widespread cloudiness over states
east OF the Mississippi river and rain
is probable over the greater part Of
this area within the next 36 hours
The weather will remain fair until
Saturday night, however, In the
northeastern states.
The temperature win not change
materially during the next two days.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook:
Modtate west and northwest and
fair weather Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Bar HarbOr Wins
u. of M. Debating Title

Orono. Me-, Apr. 9.-(AF)-Bar
Harbor High school won the cham
pionshlp OF the University OF Maine
debating league tonight by defeat
ing Mattanawcook Academy OF Lin
coin. Prohibition Of strikes in pub
lie service INDUSTRIES was the sub
Ject Of the debate. Lester Gilman
and Francis Graham. taking the
affirmative for Bar Harbor, defeat
ed Adeline Green and Ruth Rossna-
gel Of Mattanawcook. The Bar Har-
Dor negative team. William Heath
and William Foley. won the deci-
sion over Randolph Weatherbee and
Francis Walcook of Mattana wcook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Says Intelligence
Crushed in Rush
For Almighty Dollar

South Manchester, Conn, April 10
(AP)-Addressing the New England
southern conference Of Methodist
churches here today, Mr.. Willard L.
Robinson of New York charged that
New York is money mad, movie mad
and jazz mad"
IN the mad rush for the almighty
dollar" he said, Intelligence Is crush
ed. We need to evangelize the natives
first and not the foreig n-speaking pop
uIation- The American frontier start
ed In New York. %ent west with the
pioneers. clear around the world, and
is now back at New York again"
The following were among those
elected for ordination as local deacons
by the conference today: Harold w.
McIlnay. Providence, r. l.: j. Ray
nnond Wonder, Millevills. Mass; Al
phonse NJ. Newell. South Chatha
Mass; Gordon c. Capon, Fall River,
Mass.: Frederick Medino. Onset, Mass.
Edwin Winters Of Sag Harbor, l. l.,
and Frank Chamberlain of Hope, r. l.,
were elected ordination as elders
Bishop Ernest G. Richardson announc-
ed the transfer Of Arnold o. Kenyon OF
North Easton. Mass, TO the Nebraska
conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10

Washington, April 9. (AP)-Or-
ranized labor descended upon the
seate prohibition committee today
With demand for legalized beer.
Called to the stand by the vets,
who are only half through the pre-
sentation Of their case. officials of
|ths American Federation of Labor
and affiliated organizations declared
Inc 100000 men for whom they
spoke wanted the Volstead act
amended so as to end present lin
tolerable" conditions under statutory
prohibition.
Speaking for William Green, presi-
| dent of the federation. William Rob-
rts challenged the drys to join in a
movement for a referendum on the
|ubject. He expressed the belief that
/ those who oppose light wines and
beer realize that referendum would
Iieclare in favor of modification of
1.-THE volstead act.
/ If this were not true, why do they
light q referendum so strenuously ?"
he asked.
This question as we'll as many
Icther contentious raised by the vets
Twin bring answers from the drys
when they begin the presentation of
Their case next week. 1t appears now
THAT the vets will not conclude be-
fore the middle of the week as they
IEill have eleven hours of time re-
manning under the agreement reached
Iby the committee.
Besides Mr.. Roberts, the labor Of
feials testifying today were William
j. McCorley. president of the Build
1 Continued on age 16-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Justice Spears Statement

The communication from Justice
Spear In which he declares his be-
lief that the vote may be illegal and
cites authorities follows:
April o, 1926.
To the Kennebec Journal:
In view. of the action OF the Cover
nor and Council yesterday. in voting
to remove Mr.. Cummings as Sheriff
of Kennebec County, and in view OF
the great importance that. If sue
cessor is appointed to Sheriff Cum
mings, that he shall be legally APP
pointed. / believe it worth while to
call attention to the question as to
whether the action of the Governor
and Council, in the manner in which
ii was taken. constitutes legal bas-
is upon which the Governor is au-
Continued on Page 1e-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Subway Collision
Follows Death of
MOtOrman at Lever

Boston, April 9-(AP)-Two Boston
elevated cars collided IN the subway
near Adams Square late today after
the motorrnan in charge of one of
them had died from heart attack.
The uncontrolled car era shed into an
other which had been little in front
Four passengers were injured by
glass fragments.
1t was believed that the motorman.
William Gray. tried to turn off the
power when he felt his strength fail
ing. but the car was on down grade
and the momentum carried It against
the rear Of the car ahead.
Louis Goldman, Lawrence Wake
field. IRA Law and John Pivakis. all
of Boston, were treated at the Hay
market Hospital for Gust and bruises.
None were seriously injured, physi-
clans said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Arrest Former
Narcotic Director

Boston, Apr. 9.--(AP)--Dr. Erwin
C. Ruth. former federal narcotic d.
rector for the New England district.
was arrested by federal agents to-
night when he arrived on train
from Montreal. Officials declined TO
divulge the charges against him.
After questioning at narcotic head
quarters, he was booked as a fugi-
tive.
A woman with DIR. Ruth was ar
rested also. but was not questioned.
DIR. Ruth was indicted in 1922 for
conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment and was found not guilty aft
er trial at Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Record Ice Jam
Breaks on Merrimack
River at Manchester

Manchester. y. H. Apr. sap
The biggest ice jam in the Merri-
mac River on record broke up to-
night. causing great damage to sew
eral hundred feet of fiashboards on
the Amoskeag FAILS
Amoskeag Company officials pre-
pared to start up steam in the morn
ing in case the ice jams again and
the Boston and Maine announced
that a close watch is being maintain
ed all along the line with special at
teutfon being given to the three rail-
road bridges at Hooksett.
The river IS rising at the rate of a
fifth of a foot an hour Ice has not
remained on the river at such late
date in 30 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Charge Pro Faster
Guilty of Fraud

Leipsic, Germany, April sap
Harry Nelson. a professional fast
er. with his manager was arrested
today on the charge that his exhibit
ton of fasting at the Crystal Palace
was a fraud. Police asserted that
Nelson. who was represented 10 have
been fasting continually sincg March
8 was being fed from outside his
cage through a rubber tube with mix
lures of soup and malt. Nelson has
been removed to a hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Take Final Steps
In Disbarring Well
Known Bangor Lawyer

Bangor. Me-. April 9.-tAP)-The
final steps in the disbarment pro-
ceedings against Phillips B. Gardner
formerly Of Bangor. present resi-
deuce unknown. was taken today
when Justice Guy H Sturgis. pre-
siding at the April term Of supreme
court. formally decreed that Gard
ner's name be stricken from the list
OF attorneys Of the State The pro-
ceedings were instituted by the Pc
nohscot county bar association which
charged ernzezzIement of clients
funds and obtaining money by false
pretenseS-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Gardiner Jeweler
Wins Semi-Final
In Fiddlers' Contest

Lewiston, Me, April 9.-(AP)-
George L. Mckinney of Gardiner, a
jeweler, was declared the winner in
todays preliminaries at the world
wide fiddlers' contest which will close
tomorrow night when the finals will
be played.
Walter Knight of Lockes Mills was
close second and both he and Nc
kenney were recalled for two minutes
of play each before the decision was
announced.
Other contestants were Augustus
Ames of Skowhegan, T. E. Stevens of
Fairfield, o. Peterson of Nashua. n.
H, and Almon Waterhouse of Poland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10

Senate decided to vote late Mon
day on the Steck-Brookhart election
contest.
President Coolidge expects passage
Of farm relief legislation at this ses-
sion
Charges Of boycott" and "collu-'
sion" by the Boston wool market
were made before the house agricuI-
tulel COMMITTEES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Report Improvement
In Wheat Prospects

washington. April s-tAPJ-Pros-
pects for winter wheat show SUB
stantiaI Improvement since last fan:
the department of agriculture said
TO-DAY in announcing the condition OF
the crop as Sal percent of normal
on April I. That was an increase OF
"a points over the condition on De-
cember l last as compared with an
average decline of 81 points between
those dates in the last ten years
forecast Of production was not an
uounced nor was any report on the
abandonment of acreage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
FIRST Death in
Eroup of Triplets
Born 81 Years Ago

AsaneounSport. Me-. April s-(AP)
\ Des'n has claimed its first victim
group Of three sisters. triplets,
\ .. Years ago. Funeral services
II cAs. Dana Cuff were held today
ape Porpoiss. Her surviving sis
- are Mrs. Thomas Cliff OF Saco
YRS. Henry Dennet of Kenne-
ksseoec Two OF the triplets mar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Rain Increases
Flow of Water Over
Bangor WaterwOrks

Bangor. Me-. April 9.-(AP)-The
pitch of water going over the water
works dam here increased five inches
during the night as a result Of yes
terday's rain. All sections report an
increased flow of water in rivers and
streams during the past few days
but there Is no threat Of food condi-
lions.
The ice in the Penobscot river here
Is apparently as strong as II was a
month ago and indications are that
the river will not open to navigation
for several weeks, establishing new
record for late going out OF the ic'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Hnzona Debaters
.1eat L. OfsVermOnt

~ T.!hston. Vt. Apr. gap -
h., DIVERSITY OF Arizona debating
hor. .eteated the University Of Yer
ouisnt. debating the question.
Es ssoNed. that this house condemns
ke rsene system OF proba ton IN
h. tse1 States" Arizona uphold
n ammative. The decision was
b A.. aloetty vote Of the audience.
Arizona has not been de-
$50 debating this question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10

That the of Sheriff Henry F. Cummings of Kennebec
County will be taken to the Supreme Judicial court of Maine
the that Governor Brewster should fit to
him from office the of Judge Joseph F. Con-
molly of Portland senior counsel for the sheriff. after confer
late last evening with Governor Brewster who in
Portland At that time Judge Connolly called to the atten-
on of the Governor certain phases of the law which in the be-
lief of Active Retired Justice Albert NJ Spear would to
cast doubt upon the legality of the vote of the Governor and
Council taken late Thursday night and which resulted in
three vote sustaining the charges of nonfeasance
which brought against the sheriff by Chief Arthur H.
Field of the State Highway Police
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Sister of British
King Recovering

London, April e-(APl-Princess
Victoria. sister Of King George, mas
so far recovered from an attack OF
influential pneumonia that her phN
sicians have announced they DO not
consider il necessary 20 issue tUr
tbsr bulletins On her condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Removal Sheriff Cummings
Would Not Be Legal, Belief
Retired Justice A. M. Spear
Gives Analysis Of Amended Law and
Cites Several Precedents in State
ment to Kennebec Journal

Stresses Fact That Governor Must Act Separ-
ately and with Consent of Majority of COun-
Constitution Does Not Provide That
Governor Shall Break Tie-GOvernOr Says
Will Consider Point Raised Following Con-
ference with Counsel for Sheriff - Action
Toward Removal Would Mean Appeal to
Supreme Court, Judge Connolly Declares
May Mean Delay of Days or Weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
The Day in Washington

Universal draft law was advocated
by the American Legion.
Labor leaders advocated wine and
beer referend UNI at the senate hear
ings.
Formal report Of S36 900, 900 ornnf-
bus rivers and harbors bill was made
to the house.
Department Of agriculture an
nounced winter wheat conditions SAL
percent of normal On April l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Body of Missing
Insane Man Found

Templet9n. Mass, Apr. 9.-(AP)-
The body of Fred Ashton, patient
at the Crow Hill state colony for the
insane, was found today near the
colony building, after an all-night
search. He had apparently died from
heart failure and exposure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Seasons High
Price for Spuds
& In Aroostook

Bangor, Me, April e-(AP)-
At Presque Isle and other ARGOS.
took shipping points, number ono
Green Mountain potatoes reached
the seasons record price of ten
dollars barrel cash to producers.
1t is estimated that of the sea-
sons crop for shipment, 5000
carloads, or about Is per cent
remain in the county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Saturday fair; Sunday mostly cloudy,
probably occasional showers; not
much change in temperature. Mod
crate northwest winds. shifting to
northeast and east, increasing sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England: Fair Sat-
rday: Sunday cloudy. probably fol-
lowed by rain; not much change In
temperature.
Southern New England and eastern
New York: Fair Saturday; Sunday
rain. not much change in tempera-
t1ra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Local Radio Rerort

Conditions were about the same
last evening with the exception of a
little better volume, there was some
fading and static, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-10
Labor Federation Group
Demand LOCALIZED Beer
| For 4 Million Union Men
Declare Want Dry Act
\ Amended to End en-
tolerable Conditions
Under Prohibition"

Drys to Join in
Movement for Referendum
President Green and Others
Heard by Senate Committee
Investigating Pro h i b j..
I tion Conditions-Dry Advo-
Gates Will Make Answer
Next Week
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-18

lose. If they do, it will only be because they
broke cold and hungry.
This means that Britans millions of workers
may go back to the mines continue in the mills.
but sullen and bitter and biding their time strike
back. This constitutes everpyesent peril to the
British Empire, peril due to the inability of British
employers to adapt themselves to modern conditions
and an apparent shortsightedness on the part of
Britains political leaders.
In the midst of all this unrest at home the
British imperial conference is ready to begin its ses
sions in London. And there, again, signs which
Dean Inge would characterize 'unfavorable to the
empire. Every one of the British dominions over
is demanding home rule in ever-increasing
quantities while some like South Africa, talking
of Sovereign independence" Canada more than
once, has frankly informed the mother country that
London-made treaties would be binding on her
and that in the event of she would always de-
eide for herself whether to go in remain neutral
There has never been time in ali the history
of the empire when sane far-sighted leadership
needed in Britain than it is now And seldom
has there been dssenson in the political ranks TIL
ship of state drifting, and not any too far
from the rocks, while the is in semimutiry
and the pilots wrangle among themselves as to the
course to steer
AS in moment of crisis during the great war
King George uttered the cry, 'Wake'up, England"
he might we'll sound similar alarm now
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-18
No Real Leadership

Practically every instance of mis-
conduct has been exposed by Demo-
Gratis, or independent Republicans.
II It had not been for the tumult
raised by men opposed to the ad-
ministration. who can doubt that
most of the delinquents would have
hung on?
The impression that sin consisted
i'm getting caught went straight
down through the Republican party.
If there had been a wide-awake
leadership at the top. this country
would have been afflicted with no
such scandals as have appeared in
the middle and at the bottom. and
the Republican party would not be
facing so many local conditions"
Ware and Pepper were willing to
souse Republicans with money be
cause OF the prevailing philosophy I'm
their party that money is God. Jim
Watson got tangled up with the
Khan in Indiana and Steuer I'm Ore
gon because of the prevailing idea
that IT doesn't matter who you as.
sociate with so long as you win.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-18
TO THE VERY END

The stability of government demands that the
injuries into not only the Stephenson but also the
Walb charges be carried to the very end.
1t is not a matter of partisan politics. 1t is
a matter of government itself.
If the charges of graft made by Stephenson are
true, and it is certain that at time this convict
had documents which he priced so highly that they
Were photographed and preserved the guilty accom-
plces of this convict in his political crimes must be
found
If Walb has any evidence of Statewide SANDER
plot, he must produce his proof
1t would be too bad if officials fail and the
sharp message of Senator Borah to Attorney Gen
eral Gom that if officials fail the people will take
of the matter be the only defense. officials must
not fail.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-18
WiggIy Leadership

Indecision leadership means de
moralized following. That. and that
alone, is what ails the Republican
party. That, and that alone. is re-
sponsible for all these local condi-
tons"
"There is no real interest in the
issues" as Senator Tess puts It, be-
cause no one can tell where the Ad-
ministration stands on any.
1t wlggles with regard to the
world court, just as It wiggled with
regard to Fall, and seems about as
interested in the farmers as it was
in Daugherty.
Pretending to be against modifica-
ton of the Volstead act, it wants
Wadsworth, rabid modificationist,
elected in New York. 1t is just as
anxious to have Willis, a rabid dry.
elected in Ohio. All it wants is men
who will stay hitched, no matter
what they believe with regard to any
question.
+ + +
Out of this easy attitude comes
the local condition. the lack of con-
cert. the hodgepodge in American
politics.
The people of the United States
can't do anything but vote for can
didates according to localized senti-
ment and localized problems.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-18
A Dollar Government

The assumption is. especially Al
Washington. that the defections in
New York and Oregon, the bought
primaries in Pennsylvania and ILL
nois. the uproar over Klan control in
Indiana. the slumping fortunes Of
Butler in Massachusetts,, the almost
certain defeat OF Williams in Mis-
souri, and Harreld in Oklahoma. have
no connection with the way national
affairs have been managed.
If you will think back bit, you
will have no trouble in discerning a
very definite connection.
This country has had a dollar Gov
eminent for the last six years.
Government that thought. talked and
functioned in terms Of cash.
Whether in the passage Of appro-
pirate bills. the levying OF taxes. or
the formulation of foreign policy.
the balance sheet has been the rule
and guide.
Why shouldn't Fall and Daugherty
think of their own careers in the
same way and II the opportunity To
make a little on the side presented
itself. why should they hesitate?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-10-18
BEANS WITHOUT SUNLIGHT

Eliminating the completely Government SCI
entists plan to grow soy with ordinary electric
light.
Using actinc properties they have managed al
ready according to Washington dispatches, to make
the violet bloom eight months in the year. They
have made the December poinsettia flower in sum
mer and the June Iris in winter
They investigating also the effect of high
voltage lines upon growing plants.
Some day the connection between electric
power and agriculture will be completed. 1t is to be
hoped that that day will find the electric pow err
Muscle Shoals and Boulder Dam included-beng
produced for the peoples use and not primarily Cor
private profit.