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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-15
French Block DIsarm Meetino.

LONDON, April 10 - The blame for
the failure Of the projected league Of
nations disarmament conference, ac-
cording to high officials of the British
government, rests not on the Soviet
Unions refusal to participate but on
the refusal OF the French to have the
meeting take place elsewhere than in
Switzerland, knowing that under NO
circumstances will the Soviets send
delegates to any gathering there Sc
long as the murderers Of Vorovsky, It's
unofficial observer to the Lausanne
convention, remain unpublished.
A secret conference last week in
Warsaw OF representatives of the
French, Polish, Roumanian and some
other border states, resolved to block
any removal Of the disarmament
gathering to any other city. The
French attitude is due to the funda
mental conflict between their view Of
the basis for a disarmament program
and that Of the British. The differ
ences come from the situation In
which each nation is placed in the
struggle for world domination.
No Red Army Dlsarnlna.
MnGnnuy VI u !.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-15
Soviet Union Shows
Leagues Disarmament
Bid Is Big Bluff
CONTINUED from Page II

the newspaper prostitutes will find it
difficult to concoct a convincing reply.
Soviet co-operatives Decline.
In addition to the note from the So
Wet foreign minister, the league of
nations secretariat has received a
short letter from L. Khintchouk. presi-
dent OF the cooperative associations of
the Soviet Union, informing the sec
rotary that as the parleys were to be
held in Geneva, no experts from the
Soviet Republic could attend.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-04-15

No Red Army Dlsarnlna.
MOSCOW, U. s. s. R., ADrl ls--Tss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Decision Reserved
In Civil Court Case
At Waterville

Judge Charles w. Atchley of the
Waterville Municipal court yester-
day afternoon heard the case of
Stanley Henneburb vs.. Clair R.
Marston. both Of Waterville, in a
civil suit which the former brings
against Marston to recover a sum of
500 for which it is alleged the COM
plainant has never received value
The sum is alleged to have been paid
by Henneburg as the first installment
on a new Jewett car. After this first
payment, Henneburg decided that he
did not want the car and the money
was never returned. E. z. Peacock of
Waterville represented the complain
ant and Carol Perkins. the defend
ant.
Henneburg was the first to take
the stand and he testified that a
representative of Marston's garage
solicited him to buy a car from the
dealer named. He stated that he
agreed to buy the Jewett on the con-
sideration that Marston would dis
pose of the automobile which Henne-
burg owned. This disposal was
made and the proceeds turned over to
Henneburg. Later, the complainant
testified, he decided that he did not
desire TIE car and made such state
ment to Marston.
Henneburg had testified, Marston
was called to the stand and testified
that HenneburE had broken the con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
WOman's Club Notes
Library ana Music Department

On Tuesday afternoon, in spite of
difficulty experienced in navigating the
sidewalks and sometimes the streets,
a larger than usual number of the Ii
brary and music committee gathered
in the home of Mrs. George johnson
and felt themselves well repaid for the
effort as the program developed.
Mrs. Webster Chester spoke briefly
in regard to parks and the interest she
and many others take in the subject
and distributed a publication calling
attention to the possibility of obtain
ing two more national parks in the
east.
Word was received from Mrs. Mary
Hall, chairman of this department. tell
ing Of the pleasant days she was pass
ing with her son in Los Angeles, and
she sent a poem which she said eX-
pressed her philosophy, each verse of
which, after mentioning some trial or
sorrow, ended with But Amt 1t Fine
Today"
Mrs. Rines rendered very charmingly
two vocal solos. accompanied at the
piano by Mrs Johnson. Miss Exer-
enc Flood, who has recently returned
from two weeks visit in Boston and
New York where she attended some of
the fine plays being staged this VIM
ter, told some interesting anecdotes
connected with the stage and read an
outline of the play Vortex" written
by Noel. Coward. This is one of the
most-talked-of plays of this winter in
New York. 1t was with much diff
Guilty that Mr.. Coward was able to get
his play produced because he insisted
on taking the part of one of the prin-
cipal characters himself.
1t was decided by the committee to
make a small contribution toward the
expenses of the celebration of the 50tlf
anniversary of the America Library
Association which will take place next
autumn.
The attention of the department was
called to the play to be given by the
Waterville Woman's Club on February
16 at the City Opera House. entitled
Merely Mary Ann" by Zangwill
Miss Exerene Flood, who has charge
of the presentation of this play. SAYS
that a most excellent cast has already
been started.
At the close of the afternoon the
hostesses, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. En-
ma Yates. Miss Nora Greedy. Miss Jen-
ME Smith and Mrs. Marion Marshall
served most delicious refreshments of
sandwiches, cakes, minis, tea and cof-
fee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Prominent Local
Lawyer Dead. at
Home, Waterville

Frank Kingsbury Shaw. local at
torney and one of the most promi-
nent citizens of Waterville, died sud
denly at his home on Main street
early yesterday afternoon. During
his residence in this city he has been
active in many public affairs. His
period of service as judge of the mu-
nicipal court was extended over a
period of sixteen years and during
this time he. gained an enviable re-
putation in this position.
On Tuesday afternoon he returned
to his home and went to his room to
rest and was stricken very suddenly,
death coming Immediately. Mrs.
Shaw found him in his room a few
moments later and thinking him un-
conscious. she called DR.. E. W. Boyer.
Upon his arrival DR.. Boyer found
that Mr.. Shaw had died suddenly
and pronounced death due to a cere-
bral hemorrhage.
Judge Shaw was a member of
many of the most prominent local or
CARNATIONS and prominent in the ac-
tivities of each. He was very ac-
tive in the work of the local Masonic
order and belonged to the Waterville
lodge, F. and A. NJ: Taconnet chap
bCi, II. "A. W., VI othldIlQ, anu ~.
Omer commandery, X. T. of Water
vile. In addition to these organiza-
lions he was a member of the Colby
chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon and
belonged to the Sons of the Ameriyan
Revolution.
Frank Shaw received his education
in the schools of Waterville and at
tended Waterville Classical Insti-
tute later receiving his degree from
Colby University in 1881. After
graduating from Colby he studied
law in the office of +. A. Waldron. a
prominent local attorney he was adj
mitted to the Maine bar in 1886 and
began his practice in Waterville soon
after. In 1892 he became clerk of the
Waterville municipal court and five
years later was appointed as judge,
which position he held for sixteen
years.
Judge Shaw was 81 years of age
at the time of his death, being born
in Newcastle on Jan. II, 1859. He
was the son of the Rev. Benjamin
Franklin and Mary Pratt Shaw.
He was married to Miss Emma J.
Smith on March so. 1888. He is sur
vived by his wife, nephew, Herbert
Philbrick of Evanston, ILL.,. a niece,
Ethel Knight. and grand niece.
Helen Knight, both of Wterville.
The funeral will be held from the
home at 1873 Main street Thursday
afternoon at $50. Friends kindly
omit flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
COBURN NOTES

The Coburn basketball team had a
hard scrimmage with the Waterville
Girls Independent basketball team
yesterday afternoon in the Coburn
Gym. Both teams are eager to get
in the best of shape for the coming
games. The Independent team is to
play the strong Waterville High
team Friday evening. while the Co
burn girls will entertain the Clinton
team on the Coburn floor.
Leslie Spaulding, a member Of the
Senior class and whose home Is in
Hanover. N. H., was taken i'll several
days ago with an attack of tonsilitis.
He will be confined to his bed for the
rest of the week. This will keep him
off the basketball court and his loss
will be greatly missed as he is a
capable performer on the polished
floor.
Lloyd Marsters, who comes from
Arlington, Mass, is confined to his
bed with a severe cold. Marsters
played tackle on the football team
and considered one of the best in the
State and at present he is playing on
defense on the hockey team. He
tips the scale at 200 pounds and is
a fast skater, capable of stopping
everything his way on the defense
job and at present it is hoped that he
will be able to take part in the
games this week.
The weekly meeting of the fri
reserves was postponed yesterday I'M
til today and this afternoon there
will be several speakers present.
Elizabeth Brophy or Fairfield has
recently registered in the Music De-
partment as a vocal student with
Mrs. Manter.
Plans are being made for a piano
recital to be given the last week in
January. This will be the forty
seventh recital of the Department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Business and Pleasure
Combined at Regular
Monthly Meet X. of p.

At the regular monthly meeting OF
the knights of Pythias held last eve
ming in the K. P. hall business of i'm
portance was discussed, after which
the annual installation of officers was
held. Following the installation a
dance was enjoyed and the many pres
ent were served with refreshments.
This meeting was unusually well at
tended and the guest of honor, Harry
S. Higgins, district deputy grand chan
cellor, was we'll entertained.
The installation was conducted by
Chancellor Higgins and was successful
in every feature.
The officers installed were as fol-
lows: c. r. Fitch, chancellor COM
mander; o. F. Brewer, vice chancellor;
c. Y. Strout, prelate; ]. Burgess. Jr
master Of work; w. l.. Pollard, keeper
of records and seals; J. l.. Thomas,
master of finance; H. S. Higgins, mas
ter of the eXchequer; F. l.. Merrick,
master at arms; Burns Hillman, inner
guard; w. c. Bracket, outer guard;
representatives to the grand, c. B.
Davis and A. l.. Ballantyne; trustee
for three years, H. L. Bickford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Expense Keeping
Up Railroads Is
Discussed Lions Club

The weekly meeting of the Water
vile Lions Club held at the Elmwood
Hotel last evening was very well at
tended. Dinner was served at o'clock
after which the regular weekly speech
was heard. The talk this week was
unusually interesting, the speaker be-
ing c. d. Baldwin, purchasing agent
for the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad
and member of the Bangor Lions
Club.
His talk concerning the enormous
expenditures of the railroads of Ameri-
ca was very interesting and enabled
the listeners to gain an insight into
this phase of railroad management.
One of the most important topics which
he discussed was the manner in which
the funds of the roads were budgeted
and expenditures made. The sums of
money allotted to the various branches
Of the railroad were carefully dis
cussed and the manner by which the
railroad officials arrived at the proper
amount to allot the various divisions
Of the road was explained. Expendi-
lures for bridges. new cuts. reducing
grades, and many other necessary
phases Of railroad upkeep were care
fully gone over and discussed at
length The railroads Of the country
have passed through one very critical
stage of development and this develop
ment and increase in efficiency will
continue until America has the finest
system of railroads in the world, was
the opinion derived from listening to
the speech. The vastness of the Amer
lean system of railways as compared
with that of other countries of the
world was very important point and
something the layman hardly appre-
ciates. Problems confront the roads of
America which the foreign rail man
ayers can forget.
From his discussion Of the eXpendi-
lures of the railroads Of the nation
Mr.. Baldwin turned to his discussion
of the Bangor & Aroostook road in
particular. Through his connection
with that road he has become we'll in
formed concerning all of it's affairs
and in his capacity as purchasing
agent he has been able to become pc
euliarly well Informed concerning it's
financial management. The expendi-
lures of his road in the various ways
would hardly be realized by those who
are not directly concerned in the mat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
Colby Represented in the American
Federation of Students at Boston

Miss Ella L. Vinal of North Scit-
uate, Mass, gave a report of the Bos-
ton conference held December 6-S of
students from all the colleges of the
country to which she was a delegate
This conference was called to dis
cover the opinion of the colleges in
the country on the entrance of the
United States in the World Court.
The primary object of this confer
ence was to explain to the American
Colleges the need of a student fed
Grafton. Two foreign students, one
from Switzerland, and one from Italy,
represented the international fedora
ton of students. They urged the
entrance of the United States COL
leges into this federation which
started with only thirteen countries,
but which now includes thirty coun-
tries. All the countries of Europe
except the Balkan States and the
countries of South America are rep
resented in this international con-
ference. The United States colleges
would not only receive aid from their
contact with foreign students but
they could also give ne wideas to
other nations. International friend
ship between American and European
students would be increased. Already
American students have shown an
interest in European students. and
have rendered needy students inval-
liable aid by sending money and gifts
through the Student Friendship
fund.
The other issue discussed at the
conference was the World Court.
Speakers emphasized the fact that
the World Court was only in an en-
bryo state, and that it needed
Americas support. The purpose of
the Court is to establish a court of
justice and an international discus
sion group of representatives of all
the nations in the world
Professor Manley Hudson was the
most important speaker at the con-
vention. Mr.. Hudson is one of the
three greatest authorities on inter-
national laws. He discussed the pur-
pose and organization of the court.
Miss Vinal also gave short sum-
mary of the National Collegiate
World Court conference held at
Princetown on December II and II.
The colleges of the United States
sent resolution to Congress favor
ing adherence to the World Court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
,srs. frederick q. Fassett

A.. frederick G. Fassett died at
nome in West Medford. Mass,
sa,dsy Jan. IS. after an illness of
.veral years.
y,s Fassett, who was before her
.r-i.gs Miss Cora e. Jordan of New
k,oncester, Me-, was born in 1875. the
.usbter Of Royal and Henrietta Rand
..san She was married in January,
nm At Portland. Me-, to Frederick G.
k..satt For some years she was a
gssjdent Of Waterville.
yrs Fassett leaves her husband;
,rsa children, Frederick G. Fassett.
/. n, West Medford, Mass, Donald
4 Fassett of Waterville and Henriet-
/. 7, Fassett Of West Medford; and
Is,as sisters, Mrs. John Chisholm of
fortland. Mrs. Samuel G. Huntington
|, hartford, Conn, and Mrs. Nicholas
6,ner Of HAYWARD. Cal.
Following funeral services in West
kedford. Mrs. Fassett will be buried
4 Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
hid Fashioned
Dance Waterville
Il Great Success

I've Olde Tyne Ball. given by the
Eaterville Business and Profession
Women's Club, was held in the
Eks Hall last evening. The affair
has a huge success and very well
Intended. 1t was evident that every
Mort had been made to ensure the
uccess Of the dance and the many
bowel features were appreciated by
hose present. Old fashioned dances
lnd modern dancing as we'll were en-
loved while the Douglass Melody
lien furnished music for both. In
lddition to these musicians, most
modern of the inoderns, Ye Ode
lyme fiddler added his work when
the old fashioned dances were play
E The appearance of Joseph Cir
puI was welcomed by those who en-
toyed the older dancing and his work
p floor manager was typical. Re-
teshments were served by members
the club.
The proceeds will be used to aid
y swelling the scholarship fund
Fhich Is being made up by the B..
" W. of Maine. This fund will be
used as the basis from which a
Eholarship will be offered to some
Eslaine girl for attendance at one of
Lhe Maine colleges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

tract to buy the Jewett car and that
under the circumstances Henneburg
had suggested that Marston keep the
500 as his commission for sale of the
car formerly owned by Henneburg.
Mrs. Elsie L. Nichols was also call
ed as witness and she stated that
the complainant had agreed to ac-
cept the final payment on his former
car in full settlement. This she un-
derstood indicated that the 500 would
be kept by Marston as his commits
sion for the sale of the car and for
collecting the amount due Henneburg
for the car, as we'll as for the breach
of contract by the complainant.
With the presentation of these
facts, both sides rested. and Judge
Atchley reserved his decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

visiting her daughter and husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. e. Gale.
Fernald Giles has returned from
Pittsfield where he passed the week
end with his' mother, Mrs. Blanche
Giles.
Miss Adeline Lemelin, who Is at
tending business callege in Bangor, 10
in town called here by the illness Of
her father Frank Lemelin, Sr..
Mr.. and Mrs. Everette Dickinson
are the happy parents of baby boy,
born Jan. 10th.
Mrs. Ray Smart is able to be out
again after being confined to her
home for several weeks with tonsili-
tbs.
Arthur Morse of Belfast was in
town Tuesday on business.
Orrin Learned is able to resume his
dates at his store after being confin-
ed to his home with tonsilitis.
Mrs. Howard Wyer returned Sat-
urday from Boston where she has
been visiting relatives.
Ray Chapman has shut UP his plan
ins mill for the winter and is en-
ployed for Walter Staples.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Witham were
guests of relatives in Clinton Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Charity has returned
from Augusta where she has been re.
covering from a recent operation.
Mrs. Alfred Reid is confined to her
home by illness.
Mrs. jeanne Bruce has returned
to her home in Newport, after visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Fred Reid,
on Osborne street.
Mrs. Joseph Pooler is confined to
her home by illness.
F. A. Nicholson has returned from
a business trip to st. John, N. b.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
FAIRFIELD

The annual meeting Of the Baptist
parish will be held Thursday even
ing. A super will be served by the
ladies of the Social Union in the
lower vestry at $50. Following the
supper the reports of the various de-
partments and organizations will be
givel and officers elected for the
coming year. 1t is expected that Rev.
John L. Clark of Exeter. N. H., a
former pastor Of the church, will be
present.
The Loyal club will meet this even
ing with Mrs. Gedeon Bennett of
High street.
Mrs. Henry Gousse entertained the
Monday Night club at her home on
Main street. A social evening was
enjoyed, playing cards. Delicious re-
freshments were served. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Albert
Poulin.
Rehearsals are being held for a
minstrel show to be held in parochial
hall in the near future.
The Holy Name Society will meet
this evening In parochial hall at 1880.
Garfield Totman has had a phone
installed at his home on Totman
COul I, lbc AuiIlOcT OIL WulCIl Is 6oJ-1 &.
Wallace Ladd returned to Portland
Monday after passing the week end
with his sister. Mrs. Sarah Green
leaf.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson and daughter
have returned to Madison after visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Jobber.
]. H. Bacon is moving the goods
from his store to his home on lower
Main street.
Maxim Martin Of Augusta was Wis
Sr., Tuesday.
Mrs. Percy Carr is at the Sisters
hospital, where she underwent a
serious operation few days ago.
Mrs. Thomas Wilson Is able to be
out again after being confined to her
home for several weeks by illness.
Alton Bowman Of Hinckley was a
business caller in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Eddie Romeo has returned
from Dexter, where she passed the
week end with relatives.
Mrs. Wallace Bilodeau has return
ed to her home in Skowhegan after
being in town. called here by the i'll
ness Of her father, Frank Lemelin
Sr.
Edmond Pooler, Albert Langeut
John McAllister, Weston Giles and
Gilbert Drouin of Waterville motor
ed to Madison Saturday evening
where they attended a dance.
Walter Ladd has gone to Augusta
where he will be employed in the
Gannett Publishing Co.
Jane Fl. Jones of the Decatur Hop
kins Co, Boston was calling or
friends in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Lizzie McAllister was IL
Skowhegan Monday called there by
the illness of her sister, Mrs. Mar!
Roderick.
Mrs. Ralph H. Friend Of Bangor 1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
FOSS HALL NOTES

Miss Helen Coburn Smith, '27, of
SkoWhegan has returned to college
after passing several days at her
home because of illness.
Miss Alice Brearly of Sanford re-
turned to her home Tuesday. Miss
Brearey has been visiting Miss Mar
garet c. Hardy for several days.
Miss Brearey is the soprano soloist
OF st. Paurs Cathedral in Buffalo,
New York. She sang at the Baptist
church Sunday morning and evening.
Miss Edna Conant, '26, of Winter
port was given a surprise birthday
party Monday night. The Misses
Dorothy Hannaford, Hope Shase and
Doris Roberts We're present,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20

went in and fed. After a few nights Mr..
Nye rugged bars and fastened them In.
George Horne of Fairfield was the
guest of his father Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Newcomb were
guests for the day Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Knox of North Fairfield.
Mrs. Myra Lachance and Mrs. Rose
Henderson were business callers in
Waterville Thursday.
v. C. Holt Of Canaan was calling on
friends in the place Thursday on his
way to Wateryille.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Henderson were
in North Fairfield Saturday calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-20
evening Of this week, at the Star
Dance Hall, formerly known as
Shibley's garage.

CENTER ROAD--Miss Emma Park
er has returned to Skowhegan, after
visiting q few days with her sister
Mrs. Lemuel Tobey.
Thomas Phyllis of Fairfield has re-
turned home after working for L. F.
Tobey for few days.
Frank Lahore Of Fairfield is work
ing for Mr.. Loubier hauling ice.
9Woodford Hayden is hauling lumber
from his lot that he purchased of Riley
Morrow on the Ten Lot road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hassen were
shopping in Waterville Saturday aft
ernoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Howe were
Sunday callers at the home of Mr.
Howe's brother, Selden Howe, on the
Center road.
Clayton Pillsbury was In Oakland
Heights on business Saturday.
Miss Musa Richardson returned to
Oakland Sunday night, where she Is
teaching after passing the weekend at
her home here.
Mrs. Rosie Flye of Larone was a
caller Saturday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Means.
NORTH-Mrs. Iva Clifford visited
ncr COuSlN, MIS- OHdIlcS w Alcy Al
Waterville, Saturday.
M. L. Chase of Clinton was BUSH
ness caller in this place Friday.
Mrs. Alice Devin of Augusta visited
her uncle, Alonzo Hoxie, Saturday and
Sunday.
Several from here were in Skowhe-
gan Tuesday and Wednesday to at
tend Somerset Pomona Grange.
Kenneth Paddock visited in Oak
land, Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Henderson of
Nye's Corner were brief callers here
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Covell Of Hinck-
ley were Sunday visitors at ]. E.
Hoxie's.
]. M. Clifford and son. Raymond
were in Waterville on business Mon
day.