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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26

r,,owing her arms around q woman
..,, who had remained the court
..,o Mrs. Frances Cookson of Water
an. cave vent to silent tears imme-
.,,elv the jury verdice of mot guilty"
rsturned at $50 Monday night
.,,.r the jury had been out for two
=. half hours considering the evil
800. IN the case, which resulted from
-ond fury Indictment on the charge
!, assault with intent to kill upon the
,,,son Of Leon Cookson, her husband.
:, /. understood that Mrs. Cookson
III, 90 to Alberta, Canada, where her
parents reside.
A sordid Recital
ratbetic story, told with an I'M
..rcurrent Of emotion that at times
.s,satoned to overcome her, was that
~ Mrs Cookson on the stand Monday
~ornine. She was the principal wit
HSss for the defense and as she relat-
~ The events of her life since she was
married in March, 1928. many OF the
,arss gallery of spectators were moved
~ The point Of sympathetic tears.
Cha declared that her husband had
.,used her both physically and men,
taIly that he had beaten her, had called
Icontinued on Page 12-Col. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Textile Head
Discredits Story
OF Attempt on Mill

New Bedford, Mass, Jan. 25-(AP)
-"More propaganda to prejudice the
public against the workers." Abra-
ham Binns, vice president of the
American Federation of Textile OPP
eratives said when informed of the
report that an attempt had been
made to burn the Pepperell mills,
Riddeford, Me.
Our people do not desire to burn
mills. At conferences prior to the
disagreement they expressed a senti-
ment which l have never seen at any
other strike. They offered to do ev-
erfthing possible to aid the company
If the management was in and diff
ficulty." Mr.. Binns said
Binns is secretary of the New Bed
ford Viewers Union and president
of the New Bedford Textile Council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Ex-Tax Collector
Given Prison Term

Pittsfield, Mass. Jan. 25.-(AP)-
Michael Flynn, 81, former tax col
lector of Stockbridge who pleaded
guilty to embezzling $4,000 of the
towns funds, was sentenced in su-
perior court today to term OF four
to six years in states prison.
The court was shown petition
urging leniency and stoned by num-
Der of prominent residents anw town
officials of Stockbridge. Flynn's law
yer told the court that the first S2,0O0
of Flynn's specula tons resulted
from the failure of certain taxpayers
to make good on notes they had CIV
en- him in lieu Of payment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26

New York, Jan. 25.-(AP)-Pos-
sibility that Gerald Chapman not
only may escape the hangman's
moose in Hartford, Conn, on March
3, but eventually the balance of %
year term in the federal penitentiary
at Atlanta, was seen today by Fred
erick j. Groehl, chief counsel for the
notorious mail bandit and convicted
slayer. GroehPs optimism was ex-
pressed soon after an appeal had
been filed with the United States
circuit court of appeals here, trans
ferring the case from the Connecti-
cut courts.
Prepared to carry the supreme
Continued on Page S-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Set Farm BUILDINGS
Burn at Lincoln, Me.

Bangor, Me-, Jan. 25-(AP)-Fire
originating from an unknown source
burned the farm buildings of Asa T.
Griffin in Lincoln on Sunday at mid
night. Warned by the smell of
smoke. Mr.. Griffin woke his wife and
son and together they escaped
through a window. The fire, which
started in the summer kitchen of the
house spread rapidly to the barn and
outbuildings, all of which were
burned to the ground before aid
could be summoned. In the barn
were nine cows, one horse and over
100 tons of hay, which were Destroy
ed with the exception of the horse
and one COW. The loss is estimated
at $500, with insurance of $4,000. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Officials Decline
To Make Statement

Boston, Jan. 25-(AP)-Officials OF
the Pepperell Manufacturing Com
pany here declined today to comment
on reports from Biddeford. Me-, that
an attempt had been made to burn
the company's plant last night.
The statement was made that 20C
additional looms had been placed in
operation at the mills during the
weekend bringing the total to 5000
A strike of weavers has been in pro-
gress at the plant over multiple
loom system introduced by the man
agement late last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Expect Over Million
And Half Visitors
To Maine This Year

Tho various county chairmen OF
.be Maine Development Association
which has charge of the publicity
work for the State, met at the State
House Monday, heard reports OF the
work for the past year and mapped
ant campaign for the present year
last wear the sum of $4,000 was sub
scribed for publicity purposes, ana
Il Is expected that this year twice
that amount will be forthcoming to
he used in advertising Maine.
II was brought out at the meeting
that over 100000 visitors came to the
state during 1925 and it is expected
that 100000 people from abroad
will come here the present year.
Everything indicates a better season
this year than last year.
An industrial booklet of ESQ pages
will be prepared by Philip r. Shorey'
manager of the publicity campaign
giving in detail the condition of the
soil, climate and temperature where
farm lands are located.
A booklet on the possibility OF
bringing out the matter of produc-
ton of hardwoods will be issued IN
about a month, with the idea OF at
tracing industries to the State.
Commissioner of Agriculture. Frank
P. Washburn will also issue a little
booklet containing pictures ana
sketches of 100 successful farmers,
men who started with nothing and
who now have some of the finest
farms in the country located In the
State of Maine.
Among those present at the meet
ing were Gov. Ralph o. Brewster
Hiram w. Kicker of Poland, presl-
dent Of the Maine Publicity Bureau,
Daniel w. Hoegg. and Harrie b.
Coe of Portland, w. A. Harris, gen-
eral passenger agent of the Maine
Central Railroad Company, c. c.
Stetson and w. H. Martin of Ban
gor, Guy o. Torrey of Bar Harbor.
Col, Albert J. Stearns of Norway,
Arthur G.. Staples of Lewiston and
Charles S. Hichborn Of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
1900 Operatives
Strike at PaSSaic

Passaic. n. j., Jan. 25 - (AP) -
Charles Fl Johnson. vice president in
charge of operations, today an
nounced that 1900 operatives had left
their looms in the Botany Worsted
mills in an attempt to enforce de-
mands for a return of former wage
scales, for pay and a half for over
time, and for cessation of alleged dis
crimina ton against union men.
An earlier announcement that the
mill had shut down resulted, he said
from belief that most of the $500 en-
ployes leaving the plant for lunch
had joined the strikers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Ford Purchases
$3OO,OO0 Worth ViOlins

/, New York. Jan. 25.--(AP)--Tne
Brooklyn Eagle says today that Hen
ry Ford has just purchased 100000
worth of old violins here to add to
his collection of American antiques.
What disposition is to be made of
the fddles has not been announced
Detroit JAN. 25.-(AP)-No con-
firmation could be obtained here to-
night of the reported purchase by
Henry Ford of 100000 worth of old
violins.
At the Ford offices officials in close
touch with the manufacturer ex-
pressed ignorance of the reported
violin purchase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Bangor Church
Gets $4,000 by
Will of Mrs. Gibson

Bangor, Me-. Jan. 25.-(AP)-
More than $1.O00,0OO is distributed by
the will Of the late Mrs. Clara W.
Gibson, widow Of Charles A. Gibson
nled here today. To st. Johns Epis-
eopal church is given $4,000 In
trust; to the Bangor Fuel Society
10000 in trust, and there are per-
sonal requests aggregating s123,SOO
70 various relatives and friends,
while fortune in jewelry and other
valuable objects is disposed of in like
manner. The residue of the estate,
amounting to more than three quar-
,ers OF million. is given to a niece OF
9 MRS. Gibson, Mrs. Edith Prescott
nnunt' wife Of Clarence S. Lunt of
Aoenester, formerly Of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Maine Central r. r.
Surplus for Last
Year Was S787.978

Portland. Me-. Jan. 25.-(AP)-
Although railroad operating reve-
nues decreased $107750 to 20,070.-
5S7 during the past year. the sur
plus after charges. amounting to
81. 900, was $7S7,97S greater than
in 1924. an official statement issued
late today by the Maine Central
Railroad showed. The December
surplus after charges was S133,917, a
gain of S37 .034 over last December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Lee Woman Dies
From Excitement
After Fire Alarm

Pittsfield, Mass, Jan. 25-(AP)-
Mrs Henry Egan. aged 6S, of Gen.
ter street. Lee, was awakened by the
sounding of the fire whistle In that
town late last night and died few
moments later from heart trouble,
due to the excitement. Mrs. Egan's
death was the fifth sudden one in
Lee within two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Dismiss Cases
Against BRAKEMAN

Bangor. Maine, Jan. 25.-(AP)-In
the municipal court on Monday two
cases against Abraham BRAKEMAN.
charged with arson and with causing
a fire to be set in his fashion shoe
shop over the University Lunch In
the Largay Building, on the night of
December %. were dismissed for
want of prosecution" The cases have
been continued for hearing several
times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Portland Courts
Tribute Dead Attache

Portland, Maine, Jan. 25-(AP)-
The supreme and superior courts
were closed today until o'clock in
honor of Thomas c. Hooper, for SIS
years an attache of the supreme
court, whose funeral was held at 2
o'clock. Court officials and many at
torneys attended. Rev. Ralph W.
George, pastor Or the Pine Sire t
Methodist church, officiated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
THE WEATHER
INCREASING cLoUplNEss

Northern New Englard-Increas-
ing cloudiness with rising tempera-
ture Tuesday, followed by snow
Tuesday night and on Wednesday,;
colder Wednesday night.
Southern New England Partly
cloudy, probably snow on the south
coast Tuesday morning followed by
snow or rain and warmer Tuesday
night; Wednesday partly cloudy.
Eastern New York-Partly cloudy
with rising temperature Tuesday,
possibly snow Tuesday morning on
the coast followed by snow or rain
Tuesday night; Wednesday fair.
colder in central and north portions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over
north Florida Monday morning is
near Cape Hatteras moving eastward
without material change in intensity.
High pressure prevails over the mid
die and north Atlantic states with
center over New Brunswick.
The outlook is for snow along the
Atlantic coast Tuesday morning from
New Jersey to Cape Cod and for
snow or rain Tuesday or Tuesday
night in the lower lake region, the
north Atlantic states and the north
Elsewhere the weather will be fair
portion of the mid-Atlantic states.
Tuesday and Wednesday in the
states east of the Mississippi river.
Temperatures will rise on Wednes-
day in New England
Storm warnings are displayed on
the Atlantic coast from Delaware
Breakwater to Wilmington, N. C.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Strong northeast, overcast with rain
Or snow Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
CHAPMAN HOPES
| TO DODGE CALLOWS
| AND ATLANTA Term
Counsel for Notorious Bandit
Optimistic AS He File S
Lengthy Appeal

Claims Illegal Transfer from Atlanta
to COnn.-AIso Error I'm Failure to
Make Change of Venue-Declares
Communication Order of President
Coolidge Cutting Short Prison
Term So that He Can Be Hanged
Is an Outright Pardon and IRE
yOCabIe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
SAYS MACHINERY
NOT ADEQUATE TO
ENFORCE ''DRW Law
Word of Andrews and Buckner
at Ministers Meeting of
Anti-SaloOn League

Assistant Secretary OF Treasury De-
clarcs Failure of Courts to Eumc-
ton Properly Has Resulted I'm
Gradual breakdown Morale among
Prohibition Agents and Coastguard
Asserts High Official Said Never
Intended Government Should En-.
force Dry Laws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
EDWARDS Mfg. Co.
3 augusta Declares
SEM Dividend of So

Of the n, Jan. 25-(AP)-Directors
today doa tes Manufacturing Company
dend o eeesclared semi-annual divi
holders 20 payable Feb. 1 to stock
Tba 10 OF record Jan. 25.
pany. w,t, wards Manufacturing Com
clased " : plant at Augusta, Me-. de-
semi-annual dividend Of 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
READF|ELD MAN
SLAIN DURING RAID
AT HOLLYWOOD, FLA.
Owen Coleman, %, Was Motor
cycle Policeman in Southern
City During Winter

Shot Dead While Searching Alleged
BOotleggfng Joint - Two Conn
panions Unhurt - Victim Was
Married and Well Known i'm Read
field--Had Passed Summer Season
i'm Maine and Winters in Florida
Parents also in Same City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
The Day in Washington
The aluminium hearing was ended.


The house passed the navy appro-
priation bill.
The senate voted to limit debate
on the world court.
Federal Judge Harry B. Anderson
was exonerated by senate sub-com-
mittee of charges against him.
President Coolidge reduced the
Mitchell courtmartial sentence to al
low him half pay and allowances
during his five-year suspension.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
UNKNOWN FIREBUC
ATTEMPTS TO DESTROY
MILLS AT B|DDEFORD
Bricks With Burning Oil-Soak-
ed Waste Hurled Through
Windows of Plant

Two Attempts Made within Half
sHour - Missiles Discovered by
Watchman-Police Have No Clue
to Observation-Disclosures to Be
irresponsible or DisgruntIed Per-
son-Weavers and Loom Fixers
Have Been on Strike for Several
TWeeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Local Radio Report from to II p. M

Reception last night was very poor,
there was poor volume and some sta
tic. Boston did not come through at
all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Tuesday partly cloudy. probably fol-
lowed by snow or rain and warmer
Tuesday night: Wednesday generally
fair: fresh possibly strong northeast
shifting to southeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Senate Test Vote
i
uresU.S.Entry
Into World Court
MARSHALL ADMITS
HE KILLED and CUT
UP BODY OF WOMAN
Phila d e lip hia Chiroprac-
tor Breaks Under Relentless
Grilling of Police

Tells How He Strangled Miss Diet
rich Following an Argument over
Money-Woman Had Visited His
Office-In Earlier Confession Adj
mitted Dismembering Body but
Denied SIaying-PoIice Say He
Was Known to Miss Dietrich as a
Bachelor-Has Wife and Children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-26
Watervile Woman Not
Guilty Staying Husband

IT.. Cookson On Stand in Own
nefense Tells Sordid Story of
Her Married Life-Was
threatened and Abused BY
Husband And Fired Shots
When in Fear Of Bodily
Harm-Jury Returns Yer
dict Of Acquittal After ~
Hours Deliberation
New Britain herald., 1926-12-09

The undisputed choice of the
smartly-gowned woman is black.
With the rapidly-advancing favor of
the formal note In clothing it is
natural that black should find itself
the first selection.
for any daytime occasion is one of
black satin which relies for its chic
more on its lines than on any trim
ming. 1t follows the straight sill
newest note by blousing slightly at
the hips. The neck line is bateau,
unfailingly good. A slit at one side in
front has a line of cut steel buttons
and tight fitting. An apron, box
pleated, is a few inches shorter than
the skirt Two black velvet bands
bind the hips, lacing in and out of
the box pleats of the apron and ty-
ing in bows in front.
A stunning hat Of black velvet
compliments this frock charming
ly. 1t has a high soft crown and a
narrow brim upturned in front. Sill
Yer cloth lines the brim and a mar
row ribbon of silver ties around the
crown and is fastened on one side
by cut steel buckle.
Black velvet ribbons weave IN
and out OF the box pleats of the
skirt of this black satin frock and
tic in bows In front.
New Britain herald., 1926-12-09
A THREE DAYS
COUGH IS YOUR
DANGER SIGNAL

Persistent coughs and colds lead to
serious trouble. You can stop them
now with Creomulsion, an emulsifed
creosote that is pleasant to take. Creo-
mulsion is a new medical discovery
with two-fold action; it soothes and
heals the inQamed membranes and in
hibits germ growth.
OF all known drugs, creosote is rec
ognized by high medical authorities as
one of the greatest healing agencies for
persistent coughs and colds and other
forms of throat troubles. Circumcision
contains, in addition to creosote, other
healing elements which soothe and heal
the infected membranes and stop the
irritation and inflammation, while the
creosote goes on to the stomach, is alb.
sorbed into the blood, attacks the seat
of the trouble and checks the growth
Of the germs
Circumcision is guaranteed satisfac.
tory in the treatment of persistent
coughs and colds, bronchial asthma,
bronchitis and other forms Of respira.
tory diseases, and is excellent for build
ing up the system after colds or flu.
Money refunded if any cough or cold is
not relieved after taking according to
directions. Ask your druggist. (adv.)
New Britain herald., 1926-12-09

buster
Old Man Coyote or Yowler the Bob
cat would leave print which would
show only q little more than the
toes, for they walk on their toes.
But Buster plants his whole foot
fat, showing the mark of the heel,
and this makes his footprint very
big. There is no trouble following
Buster in the snow.
Peter Rabbit at once became Sll
curiosity. He wondered when Bus
ter Bear would go to bed for the
winter, and he wondered where he
would go to bed for the winter.
At q safe distance he followed Bus
ter. He was too wise to let Buster
know that he was being followed.
He kept far enough back to be out
of sight. He didn't need to be in
sight of Buster because those big
tracks would lead him right straight
to wherever Buster might choose to
go. He thought II he followed long
enough he might find out where
Buster Bear would spend the win
ter
Buster was up later than usual.
You see, the winter was later than
usual in coming. Buster doesn't
like to go to bed until he Is obliged
to. He isn't obliged to go to bed
until he can no longer get food to
eat. You know Buster eats as he
goes along, for he has no way Of
storing up food excepting under his
skin. AS long as there is no snow
Buster usually can find some food.
But when the snow comes it is time
for him to retire, and he knows il.
Peter followed Busters tracks in
the snow. Hes wandering around
rather ainlessly." thought Peter.
He acts as if he didn't know where
doesn't know I am following him.
Just then there was yawn from
behind a young hemlock tree that
Peter was Just going to run around
l. sounded sleepy did that yawn.
But sleepy sounding or not, 1t made
Peters hair stand right up on end.
That yawn had come from Buster
Bear, and in two or three hops more
Peter would have been right around
there where Buster was. So Peter
sat tight and held his breath. He
could hear Buster rumbling and
grumbling to himself down In his
throat. It was quite clear that
Buster was sleepy, but it was equal
q ly clear that hf didn't want to go
to bed, I wouldn't be surprised if
You know just how that is.
Buster sat there and grumbled
He didn't need another mouthful Of
food. No. sir. he didn't need an
other mouthful. Stored away under
New Britain herald., 1926-12-09
Madge Is Overwhelmed By Hugh's
.IanJnrusy

jealousy.
eff you do leave your husband
you're coming to me, not to any
other man."
Hugh Grantland's voice had been
little more than a hoarse whisper
as he uttered the astounding words,
but to my excited imagination it
seemed as If they had been shouted
so loudly that they could be easily
audible upon the veranda of the
country inn. from which we had
just strolled down to the bank of
the rustic stream.
He was still holding my arms with
his hands, and his face flushed
almost purple, and his eyes flaming
with a light I never had seen in
their controlled depths before were
searching mine. The feeling that /
had reused something l would have
difficulty in controlling came back
to me, but one instinct was keen
with me. I must rebuke this wild
statement, and with a def, quick
movement l tried to slip away from
his grasp as l said.
Are you mad? This is the only
excuse you can offer me for a speech
like that"
But / might as well have spoken
to the little brook winding just be-
low US for any effect my rebuke ap-
peared TO have upon him. His grasp
frightened upon my arms, indeed, he
his clasp was almost an embrace,
and his voice when he replied, was
no longer trembling whisper, but
calm and controlled.
NO. am not mad, now" he said.
II have been for many years. l
have stood aside and eaten my heart
out for love of you, because l would
say no word which could possibly
influence you to think of me. That
New Britain herald., 1926-12-09
Your Health
How to Keep It.
Causes of Illness
By DR. MORRIS FISHBEIN
Editor Journal OF the American
iedical Association and OF Hy-
Eeia. the Health Mana1 zinc

BY DR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN
Editor journal of the American
Iclical Association and Of Hy-
geia, the Health Magazine.
In painting. risk OF poisoning oc-
ours during the preparation Of
paints. during their application to
new surfaces. and In repairing
damaged surfaces.
The poison, usually lead enters
by the skin or by the mouth, either
during the work or during meal
times If the hands have not been
scrupulously cleaned.
Paint splashed on the clothing
becomes dry and liberates poi
sonous dust. In the removal of old
paint, 1t becomes liqueiled and is
more likely to become rubbed into
the tissues than fresh paint.
Poison Spirits
Most OF the poisons are COM
pounds Of lead, although arsenic,
mercury and copper are sometimes
involved. In addition, turpentine,
benzine, methyl alcohol, white
spirits, benzol and xylol may @be
used in the preparation Of paint
Numerous cases are on record of
inflammation of the kidneys from
inhaling too much turpentine or the
other volatile spirits mentioned.
When oil is mixed with the turpen-
tine the evaporation is largely pre-
vented.
In some countries the use of white
lead. litharge. and of powder con-
tanning red lead is prohibited.
In France red lead in paint is not
permitted. except in instances in
which the paint is likely to be sub
jected to great and persistent damp
ness and in which maintenance is
difficult. as holds of ships in the
lower parts Of boilers and propeller
shafts.
1t is not necessary to paint pipes
red with red lead paint, since there
are several artificial and inoffensive
red dyes which may be used to
equal advantage.
Painting of Autos
Zinc white paint can be substi-
tuted for white lead paint in many
instances. The most frequent in
stances of poisoning from lead seem
to occur in the painting Of automo-
biles and carriages, in which there
are numerous coats beginning with
q printing coat of white lead.
The constant rubbing down tends
to cause the lead to work into the
tissues. Workers with paint, and,
indeed, all workers with lead, should
be subjected to periodic physical
examination since the poisoning is