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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

believe wrong in principle. The issue
Is plain to those who wish that the
people should continue to exercise
tne same rights with reference to
our fairs, our hospitals and our
academies that they exercise toward
exhibition Buildings at Springfield,
Massachusetts,, and similar projects
which will readily suggest them
selves. Surely we have not sudden
~ become a race of imbeciles afraid
to trust either ourselves or our pos
terity."
Mr.. Mclean in his speeches dis
cussed the agricultural issue. EN-
phasizing that the State should make
careful study of the marketing,
warehousing and transportation
problems. What has been paid for
the construction of Exhibition Build
1ngs In Springfield, Massachusetts,
could have gone long way toward
helping solve some of these prob
lens. Mr.. Mclean said.
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TO DODGE TAX
Continued from Page one)

toms officials expressed the opinion
that the young scion of the Rockefel-
Ter line had attempted to evade the
customs regulations in a spirit of
bravado.
But George E. Downes, representa-
tive of the William G. Rockefeller es-
tate who paid the fine in cash, believ-
ed that someone on board ship must
have given young Mr.. Rockefeller
some bum advice, because he's good
kid and there's nothing wrong with
him."
The youth ran afoul of the customs
men when he started to walk hastily
toward the customs barrier last night
after debarking from the liner France.
wearing a top coat with bullying
pockets.
An inspector who believed anyone
wearing an overcoat on 90-degree
day needed closer inspection, halted
the returning traveller and subjected
him to search. In the top coat pock
cts were found an expensive English
pipe, a pair of binoculars, two orna-
mental automobile radiator caps and
II razors, none of which had been
declared, although the youth had made
a regular declaration and paid duty of
s109.I0 on other articles he brought
back.
Seizure of the undeclared goods fol-
lowed and the case was referred to
Philip Citing. collector of the port.
The fine of $4,000 was arrived at by
assessing the value of the goods plus
a 1909 penalty. The articles were re-
turned as soon as the fine was paid
today.
Young Rockefeller sailed last June
"a with two other Yale men for sum-
mer abroad. They went over third
class. but after touring Europe to-
gether Rockefeller left his friends to
return alone in a first class cabin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

ExperCe nave studied the Quee-
ton carefully and have worked out
budgets to suit every income. OF
course. you can alter these typical
budgets slightly to suit your par.
ticular needs. For example. the
average budget that covers incomes
OF from $4,000 to $4,000 Q year di.
vides your income into six parts.
Ten per cent for savings, twenty per
cent for rent, twenty per cent for
food, twenty per cent for what Is
called betterment and includes edu.
cation, amusement. entertainment,
books. music, sports: fifteen per
cent for clothes and fifteen per cent
for operating expenses.
mo matter how you change the
other items you must not change the
savings allowancs-except to IN.
crease It. A great majority of men
who reach sixty are dependent on
relatives or charity. II they had
saved only ten cents out Of every
dollar, they would not have been in
that plight. There is nothing like
money in the savings bank to help
you through the emergencies thai
come in everybody's life. II every
body kept one years income in the
savings bank, much misery would be
averted. II you always have enough
money to see you through one year
you are pretty safe. Beyond that
it is wise to let your money accumu
late until you have enough to buy
some good securities. Your banker
will advise you about the securities
that suit your needs"
"But. Aunt Emmy, suppose yor
wanted to alter your budget?" IN
quired Helen. How would yor
know how to do It? A young mar
ried couple might start on certain
budget and then, when they had chill
dren to feed and educate, they might
want to change it."
"Well, my dear. IL they were II
doubt about their financial affairs
they could always consult theil
banker. That is why it is so good
to establish friendly relations witt
q bank when you start out in life
Any banker will be glad to advis'
young people about making theil
money 60 farther" "A. B. Aymes.
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Wheat Pit Signs
Mean Millions

Chicago, Aug. s.--[Pl-To see the
Roman salute given in all its classic
perfection. visit the Chicago Board
Of Trade. On an exciting day, the
crowds of brokers in the wheat pit
really Guido the Fascist.
Especially Of late with wheat
prices whirling wildly, tourists in
Chicago seem never to tire Of the
picturesque spectacle Of a forest of
waving arms thrust skyward on
change.
Gestures Mean Millions
The life and-de earnestness Of
the action appears all the more
fascinating because Of strange &C
companying gestures. Their sig
nificance is rarely understood by
outsiders, but every detail Is full OF
meaning-an indispensable deaf-and-
dumb language of the grain trade.
+ The whole bizarre pantomine-
however much 1t may resemble a
salute to Mussolini--is demonstrated
by experience to be the best method
vet devised for transacting like a
fash business that runs daily far up
into millions Of bushels.
Sign of Buying
The eager oblique upward stretch Of
the right arm Of each Of the multi
itude of brokers standing tip-toe in
the trading-pit. signifies not merely
that he is striving to buy or sell,
but also expresses in exact form the
definite amount and the actual in
tended price. Where everybody is
shouting, even the best lungs have
their limit, and something more is
needed
Whole Hand, $4,000 Bushels
The device is simplicity itself--a
sign manual In which the whole hand
displayed vertically means $4,000
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CARBARN TRIO
{Continued from Pade Onel

other of mandamus to compel Gov
ernor Fuller to grant stay of execu-
ton. gave defense counsel 20 days in
which to file exceptions. The justice
refused. however, to grant the stay,
declaring that it was the responsible
ity of the governor to take such ac-
ton. Today the superior court judge
also permitted defense counsel to take
exceptions to his decision.
Immediately after Judge Fosdick $
action, defense counsel transferred
their activities from the courts to the
state house, presenting an appeal to
the governor for stay of sentence
until the courts could hear and pass
upon the exceptions. After a lengthy
conference with Attorney General Jay
r. Benton, Governor Fuller announced
that he had decided to grant a respite
until November is. The governor
said:
Justice Braley Of the supreme
court Yesterday morning and Judge
morning granted to the convicted men
certain exceptions which they had the
right to have heard and determined
by the supreme judicial court. These
exceptions, which have the practical
effect of an appeal, have not vet been
argued before the supreme court. The
next session of that court sitting in
Boston starts on Monday. October Is.
The courts themselves, as the situa-
ton now stands, have no power to
postpone the date set for the execu-
ton.
I'm order to provide an opportunity
for the hearing of the exceptions, l
have decided to respite the executions
to Thursday. November Is. 1925. This
Affirmative act will be submitted, as
requireds by the constitution, to the
executive council for their approval
and concurrence"
At the state prison it was announc-
ed that Devereaux, Heinlein and Nc
Laughlin would be removed tomorrow
from the death house to await in an
other section OF the prison the result
of the new legal battle in their behalf.
They were convicted Of murder in
the first degree for the killing of
James Ferneau, aged night Waterman
of the Waltham carbarn of the Mid
dlesex & Boston Street Railway, in
holdup. At the trial Devereaux ad-
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Crowds Tramp
Streets on All
Sides of the Prison

Maryland Penitentiary, Baltimore,
Md, Aug. 12.-(P)-Two hours be-
fore Richard Reese Whittemore was
scheduled to hang for the murder Of
Maryland penitentiary guard
crowds were promenading the streets
on all sides of the prison reserva-
ton.
A police detail kept the sidewalks
clear on the penitentiary side of the
surrounding streets. No one except
officials. witnesses and newspaper
men were allowed to approach the
prison entrance. The crowds were
orderly and contained a large num-
Der of women.
Mrs. Margaret Whittemore, the
condemned mans wife, babe him
farewell early in the evening, enter
ing the penitentiary through the hos
pital door, from which Whittemore
escaped on February 20. 1925, after
fatally beating Robert H. Hoffman.
the guard.
Mrs. Whittemore was not allowed
to kiss her husband A heavy, fine
meshed screen separated them.
Rawlings V. Whittemore. the slay-
er's father. accompanied his daugh-
ter-in-law to the death cell for the
last visit. He was not to be allowed
by Warden Brady to witness the
death of his son.
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Whittemore HANGED
Continued from Page One)

death chamber at 1906. Just two
minutes before the trap door opened
under him.
He was smiling family as he came
through the small door leading from
the death cell tier to the gallows
platform, Is feet above the witness
es. Chaplain Charles Shannon Biggs
talked with the condemned man in
the corridor before he entered the
death chamber.
will you have something to say ."
asked the chaplain.
Only goodbye-that's the best I
could wish anybody" Whittemore
answered.
Il will say It or can you say it,
he told the chaplain.
L would rather you would say it.
Chaplain Biggs answered.
'All right" Whittemore answered
briefly. and stepped through the
door.
AS his arms were pinioned behind
him he turned white, but came into
the death chamber steadily. and
stepped unaided to the trap. His legs
were strapped and he made his brief
statement in a slightly strained but
clear voice.
The hood was drawn over his head
just moment before the trap was
opened.
Less than 90 minutes after White
more walked into the execution room
his body had been lowered into its
caSket and taken out.
Funeral services We're to be held
from the home of his father, Raw
lings V. Whittemore.
No member of Whittemore's family
was among the witnesses who packed
the small chamber. although the Sc
Nor Whittemore had asked for per
mission to attend. His request was
denied by Warden Patrick j. Brady.
Whittemore spent his last hours
reading and smoking. his routine
differing little from that of previous
a
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bushels. each finger counting as 5000
bushels. Price in even cents is in
Dictated by the clenched fist, held
horizontally. Each horizontal fingei
separately extended represents an
added eighth of a cent up to fv6
Fights. The extended hand entirely
with the fingers horizontal but close
together means three quarters, and
the thumb raised separately is a
signal for seven Fights. Whether
the grain is offered or being bid for
is shown by a slight motion of the
hand to or from the trader himself.
Grotesque as the system may look,
the signaling not only closes con-
tracts involving millions but also in
stantly enables the official reporters
every moment to note at glance
the actual price Of grain-the price
transmitted from Chicago to all the
markets of the world.
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FAIR DATES. xENNEsEc VALE,

Aug S1-Sept. <-CentraI Maine Fair.
Waterville.
Sept. 6-s-South Kennebec Fair, South
Windsor.
Sept. 7-S-Unity Park, Unity.
Sept. 14-17-Somerset Central Agri.
cultural, Skowhegan.
Sept. 22-Solon Agricultural.
Sept. 1928 - Somerset Agricultural.
Arson.
Sept. 2S-24-Kennebec County Fair,
Readfield.
Sept. 24-26-wesserunsett Valley Fair,
Athens.
Sept. 25-Embden Agricultural
Sept. 2s-S0-Nortb Knox Fair. Union.
Sept. 29-Cochnewagan Agric., Mon.
mouth.
Sept. 30-Richmond Farmers & Me-
chanics' Club.
Oct. 5-Litchfield Farmers Club.
Oct. 5-Greene Town Fair.
Oct. 12.14-Sagadahoc Agri., and Hort.
Topsham.
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KENNEREc COUNTY

Aug. 14-Past Camp Commanders and
Past Auxiliary presidents, Sons of
Veterans, hold field day at Tacoma
Lake.
Young Peoples Conference and
School of Methods. Lake Cobbossee-
contee.
Aug. 30-Annual meeting OF Maine
Three-Quarter Century Club at Au-
guSta.
Sept. 15-17-59th annual convention
of the Maine Pharmaceutical Associa.
ton at the Belgrade hotel.
Sept. 16-State Assessors meet Ken
nebec county local assessors at
Waterville.
Sept 25-Episcopal Young Peoples
Conference. Gardiner
Oct. 20-22-Annual State Sunday
school convention, Augusta.
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The Years Worst Pun

"You say" asked tourist in
Switzerland, that an Englishman
named these mountains? That's GU
rious. How did it happen"
"Well. sir" replied the guide, "this
Englishman fell over cliff, and on
his way down he yelled: Alp. Alp"
So that's what we named Them
American Legion Monthly.
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Winthrop Man Is
Fined 5000 After
Search by Deputies

Deputy Sheriff Forest Brown of
Gardiner, accompanied by Deputies
George w. Drawn. A. @. Robinson.
E. r. Rose. c. S. Mitchell and Frank
Cotheran upon a search warrant is
sued last evening searched the
premises of Albert Giard of Mocha mic
street. They claimed to have found
a steady stream Of men going In and
out OF the house. The search brought
five gallons Of home brew. A hearing
was held at midnight. The respond
ent claimed that the beer was for his
own use.
He was found guilty. fined 5000
and costs. and sentenced to three
months Imprisonment He appealed
the sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
Straight Talks With Aunt Emmy
ON HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS

"A EMMY" explain what is meant ~
You said something the other day about budgets
but don't seem clear In mind about It"
"A budget simply PLAN said Aunt Emmy You plan wna sUu
symacay
aside OF your income ior
clothing heat light telephone recreation saw
ings and
ow much should spend for eaca
thng-on rent for instance. Aunty?" asked Helen.
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AT STATE HOUSE

Aug. Estate Highway Commission
to open bids for construction of
several bridges, 10 A. NJ.
Sept Ex-Governor and Council meet
for hearing of pardon petitions.
Sept 17-State Assessors confer with
Kennebec county local assessors
at assessors dept
Oct. 2S-29-Maine Social Welfare
Workers conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

The banks of Washington, Ia, be.
lieve in giving the pupils OF the
public schools simple and practical
information in regard to banking
practices as a matter Of education.
Talks were made during the year to
grade and high school students by
representatives of the banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13
WHAT THE FEDERAL RESERVE
! HAS DONE FOR BUSINESS

What the Federal Reserve System
has done for business Is summed up
in these points: 1t has ~ given
business greater confidence in the
ability OF the banks to care for
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Patient Waiter

Two sisters-apparently all in all
to each other-had lived together for
many years. Then, when the one
was SO and the other SO, the elder
died. The relative who undertook
the task of breaking the painful
news to the survivor feared the
shock would be fatal to her. But
the old lady bore up wonderfully.
'Ah, WELL" she replied, now I
suppose l shall be able to have my
tea made as / like it.'-London
ROYAL MAGAZINE.
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YACHT CLUB RKoArrAs

Aug. 14-Resatta at Sebasco.
Aug. 20-Motor boat regatta at Booth
bay Harbor.
Aug. 21-Portland Yacht Club regatta
with ocean race of yachts going out
of Portland Harbor.
Aug. -Cobbosseecontee Fish and
Game Associations fifth annual
regatta.
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Joseph A. Hueffner. Catholic chap
lain, was admitted to the death
house. Both stayed for a brief per-
iod and Whittemore went back to his
reading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-13

MISS Catherine Cook Of Auburn ara
MISS Esther Cook OF BaidwinviIle
Mass. " IL NE
Mrs. Emma Richardson, Of Gardi-
ner is passing Old Home Week with
relatives In town. WIN
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He Knew Better

II want some bird seed, please"
said the customer.
"Ho! you can't fool me-" replied
the store boy, birds grow from eggs
not seed"-The Progressive
Grocer.
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KEEPING
FIT WITH
FAMOUS
AMERICANS

~ xERcISE has been a part Of
the daily life Of Secretary Of
- Labor James j. Davis since
early boyhood. Born in South
Wales, October n, 1878, he began
work at eleven years of age as
puddler's assistant in an iron works.
Although it was not many years
before he reached the public spot
light, he continued each day to ex-
ercise. And he still continues. Set
ting up calisthenics in the morning,
noon walks and occasional hikes
into the country are followed with
regularity.
when I 90 to Mooseheart," he
said, 81 take part in all outdoor ac-
tivities such as baseball, swimming,
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TENNIS AND GOLF MATCHES

Aug. 16-21-State tennis tournament
at Squirrel Island.
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LOCAL NOTICE

While in Winthrop Old Home Week
visit the new up-to- date ice cream
parlor of the Winthrop Drug Co. Also
souvenirs and post cards. Aug11d4t
Winthrop B. P. W. Club Food Ex-
Exchange. % Main St; orders taken
for all kinds cooking, and those hav-
ing cooked food for sale, can market
1t here. Tel. 134-22. aug6-9-11-13
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- UNFURNISHED.
NEAR 10th ST. & PARK RID.

full freproof bldg unusual accommodations
5 rms, rec. h.. tile bath. pantry. with open
wood burning fireplace; only. $3.50. Posi-,
pantry. Enclosed sleeping porch. only Ss5.
One special front apt. 4 rms. pantry. b..
open fireplace. may rent as low as S67. so
to reliable tenant. These apis. cannot be
duplicated anywhere; Act qrmiickly Phone
Mt Pleasant st. and Park road. NV. Also
see the Wellington. across the street. corner
bldg. extra large rooms. tile baths. parduet
$40
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LARGEST ROOMS IN CITY

In the finest group of apt bldgs: in the
Y. s; Completely detached; freproof
utes to downtown: car lines convenient to
stores. schools and churches: 5 acres OF
lawns trees and shrubbery: most efficient
service. "a hrs. elev. and switchboard: mag
nif1cent Hobbies.
Extra large rms with large kitchens. {;
hardwood floors tile baths. all decorated like
new. everything up to the minute.
4 rms. 2 rec. h.. concrete porches. some
rms. and b. as low as S47.b0: one 3-rm.
apartment. S62.50. Only q few available
out of 300 in the building. 500 more floor
space, and much lower rents than similar
apartments elsewhere. Call main ONCE
Clifton sta NV. or phone Columbia 7144.
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GET OUR APARTMENT FOR RENT LIST

KEW GARDENS. 27th AND QUE SITS, NV:
Refined apartment. having switchboard
service, cafe; resident manager on prem
Uses. rooms kit. d. a. and bath. sos 90.
room. kit. and bath. ........... $3.50
corner of wisconsin ave.-Brsnd-new
ice: each apartment equipped with Fririd-
rooms II II, s ssS ssss s5sS s $3.50
THE EDNoR. 211s P ST. NV, ] square
ees @SpGon f. E, ssss
rooms. kit. and bath. ....... 5000
5435, CONN. AVE. N.w.-New building.
only. one apartment left. 2 rooms kit,
aiiu pdtn '''''. 9o'.oV
the NJ, sS 14'h ST j.. Nw r.;
rooms, kit. rec. hall and bath. $500
1851 n. H. AVE. NV. JUST BELOW
DUPONT CIRCLES rooms. kitchen and
THE MARINE. 18th AND BELMONT SITS.
NW.-Flve.story freproof apartment oHiid.
nSoo elevator near and Sats
3 rooms, kitchen and bath. 5000
. rooms, kitchen and bath. .... 1850
1872 NEWTON ST. N.W.-l room. q. a..
kit. DIR. room and bath. ..... $40 so
1854 FLA: AVE. N.w.--3 rooms, kitchen en-
rooms. kitchen and bath. ..... $3.50
1875 M1NTwooD PL. NV rooms rec.
hall. kit and bath. $50 90 and $50. so
1859 PARK RID N.w-6 rooms bath.
porch ........,... SBO.UU
oa32 14th ST. NV rooms. kit. and
bath .S9U.OO
1923 CLIFTON ST. N.w.-s rooms. kit.
and bath. porch ...........-.-. $50. 90
LAFAYETTE-16o7 9TH ST NV.
rooms. kitchen and bath. ....... $50. 90
1908 LANIER PL. N.w--3 rooms. kit. d. a.
bath and porch. SIS 90
1851 .G1RARD ST NV rooms. kit. and
i f room. kit. and bath. 1000 1000
40 18th ST. NE.-New building ready
Nov 1st. containing ROOM; kit. and bath
apartments ..... $4,000 to $52. so
2os2 R. I. AVE. NE.-3 rooms. kit and
SAUL CO.,
OPS 18th St. NV.
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CHATEAU THIERRY.
REDICFD RENTS

1920 Stone block East of Conn. Ave.
Apartments of 9 rooms. kitchen, bath and
closed.in porch. Only few left. For
further inform ration see or phone resident
msnager9c North 960t, or THos. j. FISHER
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rooms kitchen and bath $50 month.
Also one apt of one room. kitchen and
bath; $50 month.
719 18th ST. N.w.--spIendid downtown 10.
cation Apis. suitable for business and
elec.. janitor service.
1853 HARVARD ST. N.w.1oApt. of one
1851 PARK RID. N.w.-Two door. from Mt
Ss Ss and sss menS
1878 IRVING ST. N.w--Agt in tvo .fsmily
S Ir re Six rooms ms and bath ss. h. cleo
1910 CALIFORNIA sT.-Convenient to
downtown depts Excellent apartments of
With Murphy bed: kitchen and bath:
$3.50 ,IG sa SAP ADts Of three
manager on premises.
THE Rs0 9,.:d1E 2.sS Goth ST; Nv,
aGd bath nor; lhou,eksepins; Two rooms,
bath; front apt All newly decorated
THE ASHLEY. o03s 18th ST. N.w.-very
desirable apartment of six rooms and bath.
THE wooDBINE. 9th AND CATHEDRAL
AvE.-In beautiful Woodley Park. -oppo-
site Cathedral Mansions. Apt. Of two
rooms. kitchen and bath apis of four
rooms and bath: all outside rooms Splen.
did apis. for Army and Navy people.
1926 10th ST. N.W.-Apts. in detached
bldg. facing Mintwood st.: excellent To-
cation. -Four very large rooms. reception
hall and bath. exceptionally large closets
All newly decorated.
1918 CONNECTICUT AVE.-Three rooms
and bath $50. Newly decorated Apt
of two rooms. kitchen and bath. recep-
ton hall. double rear porches; $50 month
1915 KALORAMA RD.-Four rooms. bath
and porch: SO.
1880 GIRARD-Apartmen on corner Of
10th and Girard: all outside rooms newly
decorated from $40 to S75.
Try CO., INC,
---,. Phones Main s9o2-4AH
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from Dupont Circle-Apartments IN per
feet condition. 4 rms. kit. bath. $40. 90
3 rooms. kit. and bath ........ 5000