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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
WASHINGTON

VESTS. A. Lenfest of Wakehel1.
Mass. was the guest of Mr.. ana
Mrs. NJ. w. Lenfest few days THIS
week.
Mrs. William Jackson Of Augusta.
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. W.
Cunningham. over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Cunningham
and Donald and Leila CUNNINGHAM
w. A. Palmer and Mrs. Eva Jackson
all motored to Bucksport, Sunday an
explored old Fort Knox and caheu
on relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. Lenfest anu
Mr.. and Mrs. f. W. Cunnlngha.no
started Friday on a motor trip y
Massachusetts, where they VIII s'Us
a few days visiting relatives aas
friends in different parts of the sta's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
Mrs Tilton's Funeral

The funeral service for Mrs. Lii
liam Hurley Tilton will be old this
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home
Of her mother. Mrs. Cora M. Hurley
on the corner of West Front and
Pine streets, and will be conducted
by the Bethany pastor. Rev. George
Merriam, D. D. The Priscilla Re-
bekah Lodge will perform its i'm
pressive ceremony. The burial will
be in the family lot in the Southside
cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
FAIR DATES. KENNEBEc VALLEY

Aug. Sl-Sept. central Maine Fair,
WaterVille.
Windsor.
Sept. 7-S-Unity Park, Unity.
Sept. 14-17-Somerset Central Agfi'
cultural, Skowhegan.
Sept. 22-Solon Agricultural
Sept. 1928 - Somerset Agricultural
Arson.
Sept. 23-24-Kennebec County FAIL
Readfield.
Sept. 26-Wesserunsett Valley Fair
Athens.
Sept. 25-Embden Agricultural
Sept. 2S-30--North Knox Fair. Union
Sept. 29-Cochnewagan Agric., Mon
mouth.
Sept 30-Richmond Farmers & Me-
chanics' Club.
Oct. 5-Litch1eld Farmers Club.
Oct. 5-Greene Town Fair.
Oct 12-14-Sagadahoc Agri.. and Hor'+
Topsham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
Reception for Fl. Silodeau

Sunday was an important day at
Notre Dame de Lourdes when Rev.
Father Joseph Edward Bilodeau, re-
Gently returned from Rome, was a
guest of honor. as We're his parents
and several relatives and friends.
Father Bilodeau sang high mass at
$50 A. NJ. and the events of the day
were carried out as formerly an
nounced in the Journal. In the eve
ming a reception attended by about
200 was rendered Rev. Father Boil
deau and party in Convent hall. Beau
tiful music was furnished by st. Ce-
celia Orchestra, directed by Prof. j.
Abbott Kendall of st. Petersburg.
Fla. Rev. Father J. Louis A. Re-
maud. pastor of Notre Dame de
Lourdes, was the first speaker. A vo-
cal solo. "Sing. Smile and Slumber, -
was sung by Mrs. Pearle Pomerleau,
accompanied by Thomas OByrne and
violin obligato by Prof. Kendall. Rev.
Father Bilodeau gave remarka bly,
lish. Vocal solo by Mrs. Lester eau
pee of Brewer. formerly Eliza Vashon
and a member of Notre Dame de
Lourdes parish, accompanied by her
daughter, Gladys LaChance OF Water
VILE, closed the program. This re-
ception was a fitting close of a day
of unusual happenings and one of i'm
pressiveness and pleasure of many
people.
Arthur Plummer a surgical patient,
has been discharged from Somerset
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
Mrs. Pomerlaeu Hostess

Mrs. Theodore Pomerleau at her
home on Leavitt street Monday night
entertained at dinner her brothers
Miss Nathalie. The party was given
for her brothers Paul and Charles,
who leave Thursday morning for
Kirksville, Mo-, to resume their stud
les at the American School Of Oste-
opathy. While there was sadness be-
cause of the departure of Paul and
Charles, the evening passed together
at the home of the older sister was a
happy one and the dinner bountiful
and delicious. Paul and Charles have
a host of friends who wish them sue
cess this year while at school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
PITTSTON

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. F. B.
Whitehouse of Waterville were re-
cent guests of Mrs. ,Whitehouse'
sister, Mrs. John Webb, and family.
Neota Fowles of Whitefeld passed
few days last week with Gertrude
Webb.
Gertrude Webb passed a very pleas
ant outing at Poland Springs Sunday.
Mrs. Bert Moulton and children
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Webb and chill
dren passed the day Wednesday at
Nahumleag Pond. They enjoyed a
picnic dinner, row on the pond and
the boys had fine time fishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
KENNE1EC COUNTY

Sept. 15-l7-59th 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.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
Picnic at Oak Pond

The following enjoyed an outing a
Oak Pond in Hartland Sunday: Mr.
and Mrs. Galen Barnes. Mr.. and Mrs
Clyde Corson. Mr.. and Mrs. Elsien'
Corson, Mrs. Lottie Laney ant
daughter. Merle Laney Of town and
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl p. Barnes o.
Lewiston. A delicious picnic dinner
was served and boating was a pleas.
ing feature Of the day, which was
much enjoyed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31

James Quinn was before Trial JUS
tice Thomas G. Lord Monday after be-
ing apprehended by William Jewett
of the police force, to answer to a
charge of being intoxicated on North
avenue Saturday night. Quinn plead
ed guilty and the case was continued
until September Is for sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
Funeral Of Andrew Peter

The funeral service for Andrews
Peters was held at Notre Dame de
Lourdes church Monday morning con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. Father j.
Louis A. Renaud. The bearers were
Donant Gallant, Wilfred Gallant. Jake
Gallant and Mr.. Ploude. The burial
was made in the Catholic cemetery on
North avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
Committed to Jail

Fred Gould Of Sanford was held in
the sum of $4,000 for the action of the
grand jury at, the September term Of
Somerset county supreme court at a
hearing before Judge Maurice P.
Merrill, being charged with selling
an automobile which was mortgaged.
He was committed to jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
"Little sunbeams" Meet

THE Little Sunbeams," the juniors
OF the Kinks Daughters of Joice and
Pittston, met at the home of Merle
Putnam Saturday and elected the Off
GERS for the ensuing year: President,
Erva Cooper: vice president, Doris
Preble; secretary, Virginia Webb:
treasurer, Ruby Moulton. The meet
ing was opened by scripture reading,
beginning with the New Testament.
All Joined in singing the hymn, Sun
beams" and all responded to the roll
call. After the business meeting a de-
licious treat of fancy cakes and cook
les with pineapple punch was served
by the hostess. Mrs. Putnam. All en-
joyed very pleasant social time. The
next meeting will be held with Doris
Preble September IL at the home of
Mrs. Nellie Preble.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gould and chill
dren and Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Sargent
of Rumford, also Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Corners of Lewiston were Sunday
guests of Mr.. Gould's sister, Mrs.
Bert Moulton.
Louise Mccormick returned to her
school at Keyes Corner. which begins
August 80.
Gertrude Webb returned to Cooper's
Mills Sunday to open her school Au-
gust 80
EAST-Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Stanley and children, who have
been guests at the home of r. V.
Cary. left Saturday for their home
in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Cartholls and
two children of Bristol, Conn, are
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nj. D. Dockendoff.
Mrs. Annie Nash Of Newton,
Mass, is visiting relatives and
friends in town.
Roscoe Marson is having his house
newly painted and Edgar Allen is
doing the work.
Owen King, was an over Sunday
guest of his brother Fred King, in
New Portland.
Mrs. Glenwood King and daugh-
ter. Elizabeth of Randolph, were
over Sunday guests at the home of
o. E. King
Miss Nina Weber. who has been
the guest of her friend, Miss Lucy
King the past week, has returned
to her home in Gardiner
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Marson of
Somerville, Mass. and Miss Marjorie
Marson of Medford, Mass, are pass
ing their vacation with Miss Mary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
REUNIONS

Sept. Little family, Grange hall
Bristol
Sept. 6-Keene family at West Poland
Sept. 9-21st-Maine Reg. Assn, G. A
r. hall, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
AT STATE HOUSE

Sept. 15-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, 1926-08-31
BOWDOINHAM

The Eastern Star Aid will meet
at the home Of Mrs. Elbridge
Blodgett. Friday afternoon, Septem-
Der 3.
Sumner Dame Is now in Portland,
where he has secured work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31

of the town were crippled. The
large barn Of Alcide Couchie, Bow
dom. was struck and burned. Forty
tons of hay was stored there besides
grain and some winter supplies
which constituted quite loss.
The public Schools of the town
will open September Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
Not So Good

First Mosquito-How's tricks? i.
Second Ditto--Rotten. Got on .
guy last night that was a Cnarles..yna ~.
dancer and I'm all shook up.-A"
ston Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
WCSH, Portland, 256
TUESDAY. AUG. 81.

faOd
1000 A. NJ. Housewives hour.
1900 NJ. Ampico recordings from
Cafeteria.
1857 P. NJ. Portland Lions Club
luncheon.
1916 P. NJ. Washington time signals.
100 2. M. Weather; early stocks
800 p. NJ. Victor hour.
600 p. NJ. Ampico recordings from
Cafeteria.
6.55 p. NJ. Farm news digest.
100 T. NJ. Stocks; grain market.
l.lV +. NJ. weather; announcements
l.13 2. NJ Lost and found
Lib I. NJ. News of the day.
$50 p. NJ. Sport results.
1.42 T. M. State public health talk.
$50 T. NJ. WEAF. Gold Dust twins.
$40 T. M. Hotel Empire concert and
dance trio.
1900 z. NJ. Moment Musicale WEAF.
1880 F. NJ. Greenwich Village Inn.
WEAF.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31

| {Stations alphabetically arranged by cities
All time schedules P. M. except that time
| after Midnight is denoted by heavy figures.
First column Daylight Saving Time, sec
ond column Standard Time.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
Eastern Time Stations

(rns1) (EsT)
WPG. ATLANTIC CTTY-2ss.s-looo k.
$50 s:50--News. organ, sports
| ZOO 6;oQ-Dinner music; Fashions.
s:Oo a:o oo Ministries.
WBAL, iMoREwa4s@izs6i
| 200 o:a0-Sandman; Dinner music.
, $50 7:3o-WBAL Mandolin Orchestra.
! 900 S:00-Staff concert.
1000 ws sHoI soszTo on oasst.,sa
y s:4s 4:45-Regular reports. 49,
WNAc. BoSToN-4so,l-697i k.
$500 s:oO-Smilers; Dinner dance.
, a:oe S SoeRg
1905 we eises1Bp 1FFiI s,easssS.
/ 500 :oo-Psogram from WVEAF.
/ WMAK, BUFFALo--26s.3+II3ok
~. 6;sonAsgrisultqral program,
I $50 7:30-Organ recital.
WCHB, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES b.
/ WTAM. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
sS oS sSS-St3ts The ;1as, p WEgaF
IL 100 so :00-Studo program
1900 II :00-Gilrs Orchestra. t
\ WGHP, DETRoIT-270.1-iltok.
i 900 6;0o-DinneI concert.
4 S:OU :QU-Skylark Dance Band.
/ 1900 l7:00-Tuller Orchestra.
! WWJ. DETRoIT-3s2.7-e50
Y 1900 6:00-Dinner concert.
4 500 7:00-Program from WEAF.
4 WCx-WJR. ETROIT--5i6.s-58ok
i 700 6:o0-Goldkette Ensembles.
$500 8:0o-Schmeman Band concert.
Z II 200 10:00-Red Apple Club.
! WREo, -ANSING--2s5.5--io
s:l5 8:1S-Outdoor band concert.
{ WMBF, MIAMI BEACH-3s4.4-78ok L.
$500 7:oo-Concert program.
III 100 10 :00--Dance orchestra.
CNRA, MoNCToN-322.4-
/, 500 8 :o0-Conceft.
/ WoR, NEWARK-4os.2-74ok.
| S:lS s:ls-Sports; String quartet.
! 1900 7:00-Talk; Orchestra; Newa
I 500. s;0o-Organ recital.
,s:E 8:45-Carusos Musical Tabloid.
io:4s; s:4s-Ritz Orchestra.
!; WEAE. NEW YoRx-4s,.-s,ok
( 500 5 :oo-Waldorf Orchestra.
S:55 ss5-Baseball scores.
! 1iQQ- slQQ-EdgaI Gzuss. baEiteas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
Municipal Court

of the Federated church will be II,
charge and preach the sermon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31
DAILY RADIO PROGRAM

NEusC NESTJ
Z:10 6:l0-French course.
a:3o 6:3o-Wilson's Orchestra.
S:00 Z:00-Salon concert.
$3.50 7:30-Ritz Male Quartet.
700 s:0o-Eveready hour
1000 S:o0-Moment musicale.
l0:3o 9:30-Farrell's Orchestra.
IL 700 10 :oo-yack Aibin's Orchestra.
WIZ. NEW YoRk---454.3-o6O
z:oS e:o5-Frank Dole on Dogs"
7;20 o:20-W aldorf Orchestra.
SEQ 7:00-Bernard Ahrens, baritone.
+ ESQ 1:30-Play, Summer Widowers.
900 S:oo-Keystoners.
1900 9:oo-Cook's Southern Tour.
10 As 9:45-Olsen's Orchestra.
WNfc, NEW fokk-s2e157oL
7:3o 6:30-Alarins, talk, baseball.
500 7:oo-Ulivierl's Band.
~ IVY S:00--Talks Police alarms.
WGBS. NEW. YoRK-3I5.6-9
500 s:00-Studio features.
900 7:oo-.And There Was Light"
SEQ 7:20-Studio musicale,
$50 9:30-Arrowhead Orchestra.
WLWL, NEW VOORHEES,. 5000
900 S:00-Musical program.
WPAP, NEW YoRk-351 .2-s30k.
$50 7:30-Iwo hour program.
WIN. NEW YoRK--s61.2- e3o
10 80 9:3Q-Dance music.
WMcA, NEW YoRK-s4o.7-ssok
WRNY, NEW YoRkWssz.s-sook.
$3.50 7:O-Edison Ensemble.
$3.50 S:30-Talks and music.
WFL PHILADELPHLA-3s $50 h.
6:4o s:4o-Baseball; Dinner music.
$40 ,;,n z;o0rPr0gram from WEAF.
900 5:oo-Weather; Dinner music.
SOD 7:oo-Atlsntic City program.
WCAE, PlTTSBURGH-46I.3 $50 k.
$50 s:30-William Penn Orchestra.
500 7:oo-Program from WEAF.
kDkA, PITTSBURGH-30s.1 $50 k.
$3.50 5:30-Dinner concert.
300 8:oo-Sacred song recital.
10000 9:o0-The Symphony Players.
WAR. PRoVIDENCE-4ss-6lsk.
500 z:00-Baseball. talk, music.
$500 7:3o-Prograrn from WEAF.
WGY. ScHENECTADY-s7s.s-79ok.
GOO s:o0-Reports; Dinner music.
z:30 6:30-Address.
7:4s 6:4s-Agricultural program
$3.50 I:3o-Pfosram from Wiz.
WBZ, SPRINcFIELD-sss1-9oox
900 s:0o-YMHA- YWHA prosram
$50 S:3o-Amphion Trio.
1000 a:0o-Other music.
excl, TORQNTo-3ss.s $40
S:45 5:4S-Talk; Baldwin hour.
500 7:00-Lugrin Fahey, soprano.
$3.50 8:3o-Music and talks.
WRc. WESTINGHOUSE
$500 z:00-Willard Orchestra.
1880 7:3o-WJZ Players.
WOO S:o0-Features from WIZ.
go s:3o-Homer Kilt hour.
IL 80 l0.30-Le Paradis Rand
-WTAG. WoRCEsTER-545.l-55ok.
S;S5 S:4s-vincent Lope. Orehestra.
S'oo S;o0-Program from WEAF.
-U.n}-
Central Time Stations
(cDsf) fcsr)
WISE, ATLANTA-4zs.3- 7ook.
300 S:0n--Concert.
llA5 iQ :ss-Bshemian Orchestra.
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Compiled by United Press)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 81

Tuesdays Best Features
WEAF HOOk-UP-Eveready hour.
WCx-Red Apple Club.
KDKA-The Symphony Players.
WIZ, WRC-'Summer Widowers."
KYW-Classical concert.
WHo-l4th Cavalry Band.
kCO-Eveready program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-08-31

Arthur Plummer, surgical patient,
has, been discharged from Somerset
Hospital
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Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-06
Continued IN Page o.
County Librarian
Talks On Books

Speaking before the members OF
the Mulberry p. T. A., Miss Evaiyn
Boman of this city, county ilbrar'
ian, Yesterday delivered talk ON
"Children s Literature. She also
made arrangements TO work with
the +. r. A. members in their OBJ
servancc of children : book week
which is to be conducted this year
from November to l3 Book lists
will be submitted by Miss Bomau
and an essay contest will he held IN
which each child will write on ms
favoritc book character.
Members of the Mulberry J.. /. A.
were enthusiastic regarding book
week observance, and made ar
ranpements to furnish prizes 10,
the best essays which arc submitted
bv the children g,
Much appreciation of the branch
county library. located at the Coop
or home in the Mulberry district
was expressed at the meeting
About 90 members of the organ
ization were present.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-06
STATE OFFICIAL
TO INVESTIGATE
KEYES CHARGES
Hy United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Oct. 6.--Chargcs
tLat District Attorney Asa keyr>
had misused public funds were be
ing investigated here today by Dep
utv Attorney General John W
Waltman, on orders, it was said
from the attorney general 5 office
in san Francisco.
Kevcs is accused of diverting his
secret service fund in complaints
filed by members of the county
board OF supervisors. The latter
face hearing Friday on charges of
criminal conspiracy and cmbezzle'
mcnt preferred by ke.yoS who claims
the charges against himself were in
retaliation for his action and ar
attempt to intimidatc the prose
cutoi.
The attorney general $ office, it
was said, was not concerned over
the accusations against the super
visors. These charges, it was cx
planned, were & purely county af-
fair.
The allegations against the dis
trict attorney, however, concern the
attorney general : office and will
be investigated ito determine
whether the facts warrant appoint
meut of a special prosecutor.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-06
KANSAS YOUTHS
ARE ARRESTED ON
SHERlFF'S HUNCH
Telegram to Authorities
Results in Pair Being
Taken Into Custody.

Sheriff Charles Gillett played Il
hunch yesterday and as Il result two
young men who are accused Of hay
ing passed number of bad check )
in FL Centre are in Jail IN FL Dorado,
Kansas, awaiting return here for a
hearing.
The two youths are Arthur s.
Moore and J. Z. Whitman. Accord.
in to deputies the two arrived in
FL Centre some weeks ago, bought
some clothes and made a first pay
mcnt on ear. They tcndcrde checks
in both transactions and then head
ed east. \ few days later the
merchants who claim to have been
victimizcd swore out warrants for
arrest Of the men.
Yesterday man whose name Is
being withheld. appeared at the
shcriff's office with telegram
from one Arthur S. Morgan, asking
that $40 be sent him at FL Dorado.
Kansas. The man said Morgan had
cheated him out of some money and
wanted to know what could be done
about it. Gillett noticed the SINH
larity of the name tn that of Charles
s. Moore and Immediately wired to
police in the Kansas city, forward
ing a description and asking arrest
of Morgan if he answered the de-
scription.
Late yesterday he received word
that Moore and Whitman are under
arrest and was informed they have
agreed to wave eXtradition and r"-
turn here for trial. They are said
to have Informed the Kansas author
tiles that they abandoned the new
ear at Peach Springs, Arizona.
Sheriff Gillett may leave late this
week for the men and while away
may visit his home town, Fredonla'
Kansas, only a few miles from the
town where the youths are held.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-06
POWER OFFICIALS
MAKE SURVEY OF
LOCAL PROPERTY
Hold Conferences With
Executives of Plants
Here.

Faith in the continued develop
mcnt Of Imperial Valley and growth
If Fl Centre as the metropolis Of
the section was expressed yesterday
bv high Officials Of the nevada
California Electric Corporation who
were in conference with Il. i.
Moore and Joe T.. King, managers
uf allied corporations here.
The visiting officials were +. S.
Kassler. president Of the Nevada
f'alifornia Electric corporation;
Lawrence G. Phipps. Jr., son of
senator phipps Of Colorado and
treasurer of the corporation; W. l..
Porter. member of the board of di-
rectors; \. b. West, president of
The Southern SierraS Power Co.. and
f. O. Dolson, vice president.
Conferences here with King who
j. manager of the Southern Sierras
Co. and Moore, manager of the I'm
pcrial lee and Development Co..
were for the purpose of estimating
expenditures which viii be neces,
sary here in 1927. The officials
declined To estimate the budget fig
uro for the two companies but ad.
mltted there are several pro iects
under consideration which NAV call
for a big increase. In the afternoon
the visiting officials and local man.
ayers inspected the corporal ion
holdings in Imperial valley.
Expend Huge Sum
The Southern Sierras company cx-
pended $2j0,0 this year here in
extensions and improvements which
doubled the capacity of the tprmin-
al station and officials expressed
themselves as being confident con
tinued growth and development will
warrant future expansions.
The party left last night for Riv
crsidc where company holdings VIII
w inspected. Later q tri" is con.
t 'mplat"d to the hydro electric
plants in the north.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-06
DAUCHERTY CASE
MAY BE GIVEN
TO JURY FRIDAY
Defense Ends Arguments
In Trial of Former At
tOrney General.
BY E. w. LEWIS
Il = Staff CorrcsuondcntO

CT. =. Staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-Submission
of evidence in the trial of Harry
VI. Daughcrty, former attorney gen
eIal, and Thomas W. Miller, former
alien property custodian on charges
of conspiracy in connection with
the return to Swiss companies of the
$7,0O0,00O in assets Of the Ameri-
can Metal Co., impoundcd during
the war as of German ownership,
was completed today.
The defense uncXpectcdlv closed
its ease at noon and it was believed
that the case would 90 to the jury.
on Friday.
The financial relations Of Nal
and Harry NJ. Daughcrty with the
late Jesse Smith occupied the fore
ground in today hearing.
Nal Daugherty, brother of the
one time attorney general, and pres
ident of the Midland National bank
of Washington Court i.onse, Ohio,
went to the stand as defense wit
ness TO be cross-cNan.ined By United
States Attorney ilmary T. Euckner.
Transferred Accounts
The bank president had testified
Yesterday that part of the Sal 900
in Liberty Bonds that had been
paid by Richard Merton. German
1inancier, after the return of 81
coo, 900 in impolnded assets to Swiss
corporations had found its way TO
the account of Jesse Smith, conf
dant Of Harry NJ. Daughertv.
Buckner drew from the witness
today the statement that Smith had
two acl0mts in the Ohio bank, one
"pcrsonal and the other "cxtra,
the latter involving money spent
FOR political activities.
As executor under Smith = will.
Nal DauGhcrtv said he did not con.
slider the 'eXtra acccunt' q part
of Smith 9 estate and had trans
ferrcd the funds remaining to new
account under the names Harry
VI. and Nal f. Daughcrty''
The witness testified that Smith =
estate inventoried at $500. 900 with
$4,000 in Liberty Bonds and that.
among the bcqucsts were included
two Of $4,000 each to the Daugh-
crtv brothers.