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, 1926-04-20
DUBLIN BLOWUP PLANT FOUND

Dublin, March 81 CA. P.)-Two tons of
high explosives, 285 live bombs and hand
grenades, 5000 spare parts of bombs,
5000 rounds of rifle ammunition and
$1,000 decorators have been found in a
stable in North King street
1t is said the stable is owned by Mau-
rice Fenlon, who escaped from Mountjoy
Prison some time ago. No arrests have
been made ibid.
, 1926-04-20
SING SING WARDEN WOULD
ABOLISH DEATH PENALTY.

Albany, N. Y. Mar. 81. (UnivelsaD-
Warden Lewis F.. Lawes of Sing Sing ap.
feared before a Legislative Committee
and advocated the abolition Of the death
penalty in New York. He said capital
punishment is ineffective as a cure for
crime and is also barbarlc- The COM
, 1926-04-20
mitlee is weiehing q bill TO Go away with
the electric chair hid.
Wit and Humor,

Directory Canvasser-"What is your
husbands occupation?''
MIS-. O'Hoohhan-'Sure and rs a
shovel engineer on a railroad he do be-"
Directory Canvasser-'Y You mean a
civil engineer, don't your
Mrs. O'HooIihan- Faith, and yez
may he loight, sor. Hes civil enough,
Dim afther thinking, but anyway he
shovels the coal into the engine"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
Germany through the Treaty Of

Germany through the Treaty Of
Versailles.
One of the largest claims held
against the American government
by German nationals Is that for
about 100 German ships seized In
American ports. They VIE COM
mercial vessels with an approximate
gross tonnage of 100000. In q suit
brought before the United States
placed the value OF the feet at ap-
proximately $300,000,00c. Among
the vessels were the pick Of the
North German Lloyd and Hamburg
American passenger fleet. The
value of the German radio station at
Sayville, Long Island, and of various
German patents taken by the Amer
lean government also await adjudi-
cation,
There is an apparent desire on the
part both of counsel for american
claimants and German -e4.onais to
show q mutually accommodating at
titude in order to bring about q
speedy settlement
It is now believed that with the
aid OF" 8 Congressional appropria-
ton of s1o0,OO0,0oO to which would
be added $26,000,000 unallocated in
terest accruing from German
private property. and $24,0o0,00o to
be credited the United States on
September 1, 1927, on account Of its
share of German rere -ations under
the Dawes plan, sufficient fund
would be made available to dispose
at once of all awards to American
nationals under 100000. They con-
stitute ninety-six percent Of the
total number Of American claims
against Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13

of the Independent companies, OF
which there are several in this vicin-
ity. which have been operated for
several years in conjunction with the
larger Farmers company. New STOCK
in the purchasing company Will be
issued to the stockholders OF the
Rangeley company at once, and sew
eral important changes will be mace
to increase the efficiency OF the ser
vice in RangeIey and vicinity.
All the electrically operated clocks
in town went on a rampage Friday,
and although the striking on the
hour continued regularly through the
day, all hands were stopped at 1900
o'clock, midnight, exactly, evidently
the trouble having occurred at the
midnight electric setting of the
clocks. An electrician came up from
Portland and found that a rheostat
which has failed to operate at the
central office, had stopped all the
clocks. and he soon put things to
rights. !.
After being away from there
something over year, Mr.. and Mrs.
e. w. Milliken, for Is years propri-
etors of the Stoddard House, re-
sumed the management of the hotel
Saturday morning. Numerous alter
atoms and Improvements will be
made at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13

ing the settlement of awards by the
Mixed Claims Commission to Amer
lean nationals.
On the official side the American
government is beholden to German
nationals for ships seized in Amer
lean ports when the United States
entered the war, for German radio
stations operating on American
territory, and for certain patents
seized under the ira with the
Enemy Act, which were turned over
to the Army and Navy Departments.
The value of these German private
claims against the American govern
ment has not yet been fixed. They
will be made the subject of an
adjudication independent Of the pro-
cedure adopted by the Mixed Claims
Commission in determining the
awards to American claimants.
AS a result of prolonged hearings
before the Ways and Means Commit
tee it Is believed that the way has
been paved for an equitable solu-
ton to protect alike the interests of
American claimants and the rights
of German nationals.
<aGiCttSdl hdllOAdlo Oil Scoy AioFS
been awarded $140,000,000 while
claims still awaiting adjudication
will bring the final total up to
$3.50, 100000 The awards bear five
percent interest. Naturalization
for deaths and personal injuries to
the amount of $3,6O0.000 has been
awarded American claimants.
The heaviest reimbursement to
American nationals is that award
ed to American underwriters for
losses paid by them on ships and
cargoes destroyed by German sub
marines. 1t amounts ., roundly
$50. 100000, of which s14,000,00n rep
resents interest calculated up to
January l, 1927. T. can in
dustrial plants, warehouses. merch-
andise stocks which were destroyed
or seized by German military au-
thorities In the war area, constitute
some Of the numerous other items
in the catalogue of American claims.
The original value of German
private property seized by the
United States is estimated by Ger
man officials as exceeding s500,O00,-
900. Large parts Of those assets
have been released by the Alien
property Custodian. either because
they were held Illegally or belong
ed to neutrals or residents in former
German territory which was lost to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
Start Drive on
Illegal Trapping
Dogs Are Victims

Saco. Dec. 11.-Miss Leila G.
Gaines. manager Of the Saco Branch
Of the Maine Humane Society. who
is making every effort to secure the
apprehension of Illegal trappers.
whose traps are killing and manning
dogs in York county, has received
assurances from Ex-Gov. Percival P.
Baxter OF Portland. a great lover Of
dogs. that he will do everything in
his power to assist the society in its
endeavors.
Miss Gaines said today: "Public-
ity win In my opinion do more than
anything else to right this great
wrong. When people understand
how many dogs have died Of etarva-
ton, after being imprisoned In one
OF these cruel traps, / believe they
will help US in every way possible.
IAN effort Is being made to have
game wardens appointed who will en-.
force the game laws. giving special
attention to those In regard to trap
ping" continued Miss Gaines.
1T Is expected that Archie Rob-
bins Of Biddeford, at present agent
for the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Animals, will be appointed
later. and q number of young men
have agreed to assist US in running
down those who are violating the
trapping laws of this county.
Where the trappers do not comply
with the gate laws in regard to Ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13

and costs are not paid, as the result
of a search and the seizure OF intoxi-
eating liuuor on his premises by Dep
uty Sheriffs P. w Gould, Joseph
Hanscom and C. w. Robbins, and
Chief Of Police Starbird of Farming
ton, He was defended by c. N. Blan-
chard. ESD, Of Wilton, appealed ana
furnished $500 bonds for his appear
ance before the grand jury at tne
February term of the Supreme court
At the meeting of the Farmingten
Rotary club this week Thomas Nlch-
erson of the Boston Post told the
story of a trip around Cape Horn In
the DAVIS when wooden ships were the
best there was.
Az the annual meeting OF, the
1adies' Auxiliary to S. Clifford Bel
cher Camp. S. of u. ", the following
officers were elected: President
Grace Doyen: treasurer, Emma no
hart. vice president Lena WINES
chanlain. Esther Lawry; patrlotlc III
structor. Rose N Chapman; secre-
tarU kathleen Sawyer; guide, Laura
Colh,rn. assistant guide, klttie NJ
hash. first color guard, Edltn NO.
tage. second color guard L,aHt.
Ianoh. inside guard. Martha Mlnet.'
outside guard, Eva Hiscock; 'fIs .hei
Mrs Murray, Esther Lawry' H'he'
Metcalf. o.,r "a confined
hor home by illness, ana nei
daughter. Miss Florence M. Speai LII
IS T raeiI Monday Club will meet TINS ms
Monday afternoon at 500, at r rhe
h FAMED Of Mrs. charles w. Steele; IN mas :
roli-can subject is Cn Ts.,1 q,
pnems." and "Public Health Wor nsr e.
M 1i will be considered by Ml y
T Ms1r N. henderson, and MISS !; ~.
Inhansen. FRANKLIN County . Publ;c
TeaIth nurse, will discuss u0''0
Heaith in other States" ~.
A. the meeting Of the CLASS IN snv
Corner of the MethodlsI S snrtaT
sa,,noI with Mrs. Charles w. NoI ..e
this week. papers were read by an -
e enro members, regarding several Oh
The governors Of Maine. all very III
str u and much enjoyed, as Wei
also the dainty refreshments
by the hostess. ro-oner-
.tive Telephone company, OF fa I'm
;neton. has purchased. ana OH 'a aha
vary will take possession % ti,e
stock equipment and goodwin Oh .ne
Rangeiey Telephone COMPANY 0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
German War
Claims One of Big
Problems Congress

Washington, Dec. 12-P)-Dispo-
sition Of alien property claims has
moved a step nearer solution and
congressional leaders probably will
press for enactment OF legislation
this session to close up the ac-
conts of this heritage of the World
war.
A bill providing for immediate part
payment of both German and Ameri-
can claims and creation of a COM
mission to place a valuation upon
Germn property seized by the United
States during the war, has been re-
ported favorably by the house ways
and means committee and is expected
to be taken up in the house on We'd
nesday.
American citizens have a bill
against Germany for death, injuries
and property losses sustained dur
ing the World War. Approximately
800 million dollars worth of Ger
man private property rests in pos
session Of the Alien Property
Custodian. The bulk is composed OF
bank deposits, stocks, bonds. mort
cages. real estate, factories and
legacies to German nationals whose
payments have been withheld pend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
MADISON
lntercIass Basketball

The windup of the interclass bas-
ketball gamse for the girls teams Of
the Madison High school at the
school gymnasium was witnessed by
a large crowd of interested fans. The
game was between the teams of the
sophomore and senior classes and
resulted in victory of 16 to II for
the sophmores. 1t was holly con-
tested throughout and at the end OF
the first half the score was IL to 3
in favor in the seniors. In the very
last part Of the last quarter the
sophomores succeeded in gaining the
winning scores. Following this game
came a burlesque game under the
direction of Coach Stevens by teams
representing the single and married
women. The t ans were composed
of boys in the girls uniforms Time
was frequently called to, powder
noses and other equally good reasons.
The audience was kept 81 gale Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
SOLDIERS FITTED
FOR CIVIL LIFE

Washington-(REA survey Of edu-
cational training work given enlisted
men in the army along with the mill
tary instruction they get In the SER
vice shows that 44,719 soldiers are
being fitted for places in civil life.
representative of some 500 trades and
professions.
In the particular month covered by
the survey 1900 soldiers were attend
ing motor transport schools: $500
were enrolled in post schools to quail
fy for positions n BUSINESS life, either
as clerks. stenogfaphers or account
ants; 1900 were studying medicine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
and its allied callings: 4boo were en-

and its allied callings; $500 were en-
gagged In work connected with the
care of animals, veterinary, black
smithing and horse-shoeing: 1853
were studying cable, radio, telegraph
and telephone communications.
OF the remaining soldier students
several hundred are learning the
printing trade, more than hundred
are working on railway locomotives
as engineers, mechanics and firemen.
Still others are trying to master
scientific and technical subjects, in
GLIDING meteorology.
About 500 soldiers pursue their
studies at night. Arrangements have
been made for them to leave their
military posts each night to attend
classes held In schools Of nearby
community centers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13

beling or marking their traps, It
makes our work difficult. A dead dog
was found in an unmarked trap not
long ago. He had evidently died Of
starvation. The trap was watched
for about a week and no one came
near it, notwithstanding that the law
prescribes that they shall be visited
every "a hours"
Asked how many dogs caught In
traps had died of starvation here
about, she replied that as far as she
had been able to learn there were at
least three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
Radio Finds Relatives

Newark. Dec. 11.--(E1-Stat3on
WOR, which was asked to aid IN
finding the relatives Of dead nan,
learned today that its appeal ever
Charles Armstrong Of Phila4sls
phia, who tuned In last night expect.
ed to hear music and songs, vas the
relative who responded.
The first words he heard IN.
nounced that his brother, George q
watchman at the Armour Company'o
plant at Carteret, N. j., had Deen
killed yesterday afternoon when ne
fell off a runway.
The Philadelphia went TO- car
teret today to thank the CHIEF Of
police for suggesting the ap1eelf
and to claim the hQdYa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
MERCER

There will a Christmas tree and
entertainment in the Baptist church,
December 20, beginning at p. III.
Mrs. Charles Young, Of Norridge-
wock, is visiting at Mr.. and Mrs.
John Young's for a few days.
Henry Young, who has been very
i'll, is able to sit up.
Arthur Wilde 10 III 1t his homo
with the grippe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
FARM|NGT0N
flaming Meetings
fOr Franklin County

MN. Inc following planning meetings
@ ,s peen announced: Dec. 10. New
~ sLaroh Farm Bureau room, 1890 A.
- freeman. c. A. Brackley's, 1890
pouM; Dec. IA, Phillips, Community
r svuse. 1880 A. NJ; Dec. Is, Strong,
Ss%nunity House, 1890 A. M; Dec.
;o, INDUSTRY, West Mills Grange hall.
cssu A. NJ; Dec. II, North Wilton.
M. aase hall, 1890 A. M; Dec. Is,
ss Usier Hill, Pennington, at Edgar
W yS,IMsses. 1880 A. NJ: Dec. %. East
n @"tUh' Grange hall, 1880 A. M: Dec.
D,v BASKERVILLE, 1890 A. M; Dec. 80,
NJ Ien' r. V. Toothaker's, 1890 A.
h, i January 1, 1927, Temple, Grange
tsr.,uiu 'So A. M; Jan. 3, North Ches-
jan Grange hall, 1890 A. M:
r. Red Schoolhouse district.
so.,uIngton, Village Improvement
A NY nall, West Pennington, 10. 80
Msa' Jan. S, Bailey Hill, Pennington,
NAN uV =, a. M; Jan. Z, Stratton, K. of p.
parr,t,Voo A. M; Jan IL, Norton Flat,
A W. "ngton, Mrs. I. w. Grants, 1880
N a. Dinner will be served at noon
t,, eu case, all will be all day meet
leeh lett, ana there will be an illustrated
conr. CONNIE at each meeting, either by the
Tor agent or the home demonstra-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13

n, bennington Normal school team
n. ' Played six basketball games thus
% II 90 WIN six. defeating Kents Hill
sctorrr 80 Friday evening, for it's sixth
farm;r. Inc game was played at the
Game ston Armory, it was a good
ance ana there was a good attend
mond la,gh School play In Drum
sood . haii Friday evening, drew a
sentea 'Aed audience, was well pre-
sverv n ana much enjoyed, and was in
sspec,,m.ay a success and fully up to
Arthur ~ bennington Municipal court
tencea .olaney Of Wilton was sem
nd ,ss ~ pay fine of 500 and costs,
sk mort ve Two months in jail. with
unconditional in case the fine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13

A wrestling match was held Friday
evening before fair sized crowd of
fans. The match was between Evan
off Of Lewiston and Peter Sturgis of
Madison. Although Evanoff was con-
siderably heavier than Sturgis he
was outclassed oy the local man who
was the winner in the first two oouts
which lasted II minutes.
Mrs. William WEIGH went to Kineo
Saturday to pass the week end with
friends.
Mrs. Lois Baxter Of Portland, ar
rived in Madison Saturday forenoon
to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
B. Smell at their residence on Madi-
son street,
John Getchell of North Arson was
calling on friends in Madison Sat-
urday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
CHINA
Annia M. Woodsunn

Annie Nj. Woodsum, wife Of ]. A.
Woodsum, passed away at her home
Saturday morning at the age Of IS
years. There will be q private fu-
neral at the late home, Tuesday at
Q o'clock. Friends are requested to
omit flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. J. Bowen died Saturday morning.
Funeral services will be held at the
home Monday at 2 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
MERCHANDISE
Articles For Sale

Articles For Sale 81
BUTTER PAPER-Thousand sheets
vegetable parchment, size 9x12, $1.S5:
size ski, S1.45; milk bottle caps $50
per thousand. Ask our prices on
Starlight containers for milk and
cream. Mail orders filled. c. M. Rice
Paper Co., Box 1913. Augusta.
CHRISTMAS TREES-10o five foot.
uniform, can be seen at the White
Front Shoe Store, Gardiner. Tel. 459-M
CHRISTMAS TREES-And boughs for
decorating. Wallace Gilley, Route !,
Augusta. Tel. 1305-32.
BEST for those who want value
the classified columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
LIVE STOCK
Horses, Cattle. Vehicles

Horses. Cattle. Vehicles %
BOX SLED-2-horse, or exchange for
single sled. A. r. Hayes, 63 Maple
ST., Gardiner.
HORSES-Pair 5000 draft horses, also
8 or 10 good store sheep; short of
feed and room. F. w. Taught, r. Z,
Augusta. Tel. Sidney ga.
ORSES-Stabled, boarded and to let.
r. f. Shaw, IS Cony. st. Tel 1039-M.
HORSES-Teams to let and stabling.
F. NJ. Goodell, Is Willow st.
MARE-Wt. 1000 lbs, black, sound,
safe anywhere. 500, or trade for pull
let's. Myron l.. Palmer. Whitefeld, Me.
tie. Tel. 1868.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
EMPLOYMENT
Situations Wanted-FemaIs 8

Situations Wanted-FemaIs 36
HOUSEKEEPER-You lady with
small child for man alone. Tel. 1872.
GRAPHER-Accurate and re-
liable. some experience in shorthand,
good at typewriting and stencil work,
desires steady position at moderate
salary in small Office. Write XII, care
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13

laughter. The proc Dis of the eve
ming amounted to about $50 and will
be used to purchase uniforms for the
regular girls team.
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FINANCIAL
Wanted-To Borrow

S425-Wanted on chattel mortgage, to
be paid off in annual payments of
s105 each, interest included. Write
KS, care Journal.
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News Makes ItEasy To Give Gifts Which
! Shop.3::5!S!S;::=: T. cope
Gifts for the Children

TINS CAPS-In Christmas boxes.
Eagle Caps and other makes, 45c and
95c. ]. B. Farrell Co, Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13
Situations Wanted-Femaie 8

CLERK-Or saleslady desires position.
Experienced. For interview Write
L 8, care Journal. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13

SALESMEN-To sell our high grade
garden and field seed direct to plant
ers. A good position with big income.
Experience unnecessary. Cobb Co.,
Franklin Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-13

HOUSEWORK-By day or hour. Chill
dren attendant. Experienced in ma
ternity and ordinary nursing. For in
terview write r. M. c., Gardiner K. ].
office.
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Gifts for the Home

A FIvE-TUBE RAD1o-Set complete,
$3.50. Parkers. 33 Cony St
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-07-29
Doctors Hope to
Save Boys Foot

Prospects for the recovery Of
Donald Bowman, 9-year-old SON Of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. v. Bowman. were
reported encouraging this morn
ing.
While the foot was almost sew
cred Monday when Donald was
caught in a mower used to cut
weeds between Bismarck and the
Memorial bridge, so that it was
hanging by the cords in the front
of the ankle, hopes If saving the
foot were expressed this morning
by Mr.. Bowman.
The doctors in charge Of the case
have managed to catch up the sew
cred tendons and if Is per cent of
them hold, the boy will have the
use of his foot, it was said.
Blood poisoning is thought to be
the only danger now, though the
boy will be confined in the hospi-
tai for long time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-07-29
ABE LINCOLN
WAS INVENTOR
Fashioned Sand Bar Craft
Out Of Cigar BOx-Was
Granted Patent

Springfield, Ill, July 28-(AP)--
Seventy-five years after Abraham
Lincoln invented boat to success
fully navigate the SangamOn river,
land owners along that river pro-
pose to accomplish his purpose
through another method-that Of
changing its bed.
On May 22, lSi9, a patent was
granted at the United States patent
office to A. Lincoln, for craft
equipped to raise itself from sand
bars and other Instructions found
in the Sangamon. The model for
this invention, Patent No. 64G9, was
whitfield from cigar boxes.
Used Toy Steamboat
The story goes that the gang"
was gathered in the store Of Col.
John Williams on the Springfield
square discussing the possibilities
Of navigating the meandering
stream. Lincoln was listener for
q while, when he said:
"Gentlemen, l will demonstrate
by actual exhibit that it is both
possible and practical to navigate
the Sangamon. l will show you q
model Of steamboat, in the big
water trough Mt the corner of the
square opposite my office, having
had experience as navigator on
the Sangamon, Illinois and Missis-
sippi rivers
Air Lifted Dead Weight
The day Of the test came and
Lincoln appeared with his model.
Placing it in the trough, num-
Der of bricks were used to weight
it down. Then with a small air
pump the bellows on each side of
the boat were filled and the boat
rose about six inches under the
load.
Each inch represents a foot on
a full sized steamboat" Lincoln told
his audience. Some Of the spectat-
ors were skeptical, but the model
was admitted to the patent office
as having great mechanical value"
On the model, bellows were
placed in each side Of the hull Of
the craft, just below the water line.
When the craft become grounded,
the bellows were to be filled, and
the lightness thus obtained was to
float the craft agaim But the in
vention was never applied to river
craft.