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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05
FIND NO TRACE
OF POISON IN CASE
OF OAKLAND CHILD

ANY belief that the death ON Janp.
OF the two-months-old son Of Mr.
ana Mrs. Cecil Davis Of Oakland was
uue TO poison has been discounted NV
the report of DR.. Elmer F. camn,si,
Q. the State department of health and
fof. Arthur r. Andrews of Bates Col
iese' who have conducted exhaustive
tests upon the organs of the cbild,s
BODY and who reported no evidence of
poison. The report was received
thursday by County Attorney Fran-
=. southland. who has been inyestieat.
ing the case. e''isa'-
The child died from commissions ara
certain symptoms led to the belief
that death was due to poisoning r.
nad been left the night before with
MISS Mabel Prescott of Oakland at the
nome of Mrs. Davis sister, Mrs. Shu-
oiei Snow. while Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
went to Waterville. and at that time
appeared to be in good health. Early
the next morning it became sick and
oied late that night. Mrs Davis told
county Attorney Southland of the cir
cumstances of the child's death and
later the body was exhumed and an
autopsy performed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05
Enjoyable Supper Proceeds
Program, Thursday Evening
At Y. M. C. A. Assembly
Hall - Augusta BPW to
Sponsor Organize ion AT
Bath

Commissioner Of Agriculture Frs.nll
p. Washburn was the speaker of the
evening Thursday at the monthly
meeting of the Augusta Business and
Professional Women's Club which was
held at the Y. M. Q. A. assembly hall.
COMMISSIONER Washburn spoke of the
worth Of Maine products and the ne
cessity Of using them in Maine to a
greater extent than in the past, and
his address was very pleasing to the
members of the club
The business meeting was preceded
by a delicious supper which was serv-
ed by committee consisting of Emma
Gamn1ons, chairman; Abbie Paulsen,
Elizabeth Smiley. and Harriet East
man. During the business session
plans were discussed for the forma-
ton of quartet and chorus, which
will be conducted under the direction
of Mrs. M. E. Sawtelle. The Augusta
club has been asked by the State office
to assist with the organization Of a
club at Bath and the women of Bath
are already greatly interested in the
proposition. Some of the local men,
bers will shortly go to Bath in the
interests OF the new club.
1t was also announced that a team
OF 10 memperS or the local club Will
compete against like number from
the Kiwanis Club on Thursday evening
next, at the Y. NJ. C. A., in a spelling
match. A short musical program will
be presented in connection with this
contest and refreshments will be
served. 1t will be opeh to the public.
Commissioners Washburn first point
ed out the fact that we have been so
hyYc hnrn IN NToin0 tvfo ~ ri a Nd
producing that We have not always
given attention to the fine qualities of
our products and the uses that might
he made Of them by our own people.
AS illustrations Of this he alluded to
the fact that we are dispensing of our
apples, eggs, and lamb and mutton
outside the State, and buying back
equal or greater quantities produced
elsewhere.
Notwithstanding the fact that we
are producing great quantities of fine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05
Start Tournaments
In Boys Department
At Augusta Y. NC. A

The members of the boys depart
ment of the Augusta Y. NJ. G. A.
will today begin the preliminary
rounds of a pool and ping-pong
tourney. In which over 80 boys have
already registered. 1t Is an elm
ination tournament for the gram
mar school boys and will probably
run into next week before the win
ners are determined. The pool
tourney will be one Of 30 points each
game, while in the ping-pong con-
tests with the exception of the A.
nails the best two out of three games
will decide the winner. In the A.
nails 1t will be- the best two out OF
'h~ee sets. -, r-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

seven cents on the dollar. Obvious
ly the system by its mutual operation
incites both participants to increased
expenditures. Whether an eXpendi-
ture amounts to extravaganza de-
ponds upon q personal viewpoint,
Regardless of any financial benetlt
it must be remembered that the
State. in acceptingV Federal money.
subjects itself in some respects to
Washington control and relinduishes
the direction of its own affairs.
Though the plan is designed to oper-
ate equally throughout the Union
obviously in some cases. in some
States, there must result an I'M
economic use of money.
Tendency To Bureaucracy
"No one of these joint enterprises
can be singled out for criticism. no
one of them seems to our modern
conception to project governmental
activity, beyond its proper sphere.
But we are considering a tendency,
we are weighing a great general
principle Federal aid and bureaur
cratieaextension are on the increase.
The very nature of the projects UNI
dertaken makes enlargement likely
and curtailment difficult.
ITO the present, so far as Maine
goes, our Federal money seems to
have been put to good purpose: but
because good has been accomplished
we need not rush blindly along with
increasing momentum. Funds, laws
and legal creations can not bring q
millennium in a moment. Govern
mental activities should not be forced
to a growth more rapid than the
growth of the genius of a people to
control that government. AS here is
a balance between government and
the individual, so thGre Is balance
between National and State govern
ments. To locate that balance by
swinging the pendulum to and fro
is not only unsoientific and extrava-
CANT but dangerous. If the scientific
point of balance is such that the
States are to retain pronounced
measure Of governmental RESPONSE,
bility. her share Of the burden will
undoubtedly be willingly borne by
the state of Maine. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05
DOWNING ACQUIRES
INSURANCE AGENCY
LATE c. B. DUMMY

Charles f. Downing announced on
Thursday that he had that day pur-
chased the local insurance agency
formerly conducted by the late Carl
B. Quimby. This news will be of
interest and satisfaction to the pol
icy holders of Mr.. Quimby. for by
the transfer they will be assured the
same high quality of service and
courteous treatment accorded them
in the past.
This step marks another expan-
sion in the agency now conducted by
Mr.. Downing, an agency in exist
ence since 1874 and with a long
record of satisfactory service behind
it. Among the companies taken over
by Mr.. Downing are: London Guar
anty & Accident Company, Massa-
chusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co,
California Insurance Co. of San
Francisco. National Ben Franklin
Fire. Insurance Co., United Fire
mems Insurance Co, East and West
Insurance Co, Peerless Casualty Co.,
United States Fire Insurance Co,
The Merchants Insurance Co., and
the Maryland Insurance Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05
We Paid 100000

Then other men decided that more
people should know 1t. So they paid
81, 100000 to secure the remedy. Now
the facts are told In thousands OF
newspapers and magazines. People
everywhere are dealing with colds In
this effective way.
This is to urge that you try HILLS.
Take it promptly. Every hour of de.
lay means a deeper-seated cold.
Be sure you get HILLS. The years
have proved that no other help COM
pares. A cold il d serious matter.
Stop 1t at once. end its results In the
best way you can find.
If you take HILLS now relief will
come tomorrow. The fever will be
checked. the system toned, the bowels
opened. The poisons will be elimina-
ted. All those things must be done.
and they should be done at once. Get
HILLS and start at once. At your
drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05
Plan Program for
Inter- Church Young
PEOPLES Conference

Plans for the Inter- Church Young
Peoples Conference which Is to be
held in this city on Friday and Sat-
urday, April and 10. were discussed
and perfected to q great extent
Thursday evening at q meeting Of
the representatives Of the various
churches Of Augusta, Gardiner. Hal
lowell, Randolph and Winthrop,
which was held at the Y. M. c. A.
building.
The plans as outlined last evening
by Ruth A. Carter, Superintendent Of
Young Peoples work of the Maine
Council of Religious Education. call
for supper on Friday evening as the
opening event of the conference. This
will be followed by a social at which
all of the delegates will be in attend
ance.
On Saturday morning the first
event will be q watch service at 1850
on the steps Of the State House. The
remainder of the morning will be
taken up with discussion groups on
various practicable problems of life.
In the afternoon a demonstration
worship service will be held. to be
followed by discussion on Can A
Christian Be Popular?" This will be
frank discussion of the chances for
popularity among the voting folks of
today. For recreation in the after
noon h hike will be held and later a
banquet will be held at the Baptist
church. The closing inspirational
address will be by Miss Carter. This
to be followed by candle lighting
service as the final event on the pro-
gram. 1t Is expected that there will
be about 200 young people present at
this conference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05
NOTICE

WHEREAS, Notice has been given
'.r.inu TO the Augusta Savings
=, H. hat Deposit Book No. oo87e
; .s by said bank, is supposed to
l. Is lost and q duplicate thereof j!
..,i;sd for under the provisions Of
ch.utsr IA, Sec. rs. Public Laws OF
Maine.
RICHARD E. GOODWIN, Treas.
february 18, 1926.
fahfQ fri2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

A snowshoe and ski hike is being
planned for Saturday afternoon for
the members of the "Y" boys de-
partment, under the direction of
the j. ID. d. Club. The hike will
eventually end at the muster field.
where a snow battle will be held
and weenies will be roasted Plenty
of fun is promised to the boys who
attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

The hook and ladder truck from
the Hartford fire station was sent to
26 Grove street at 1855 o'clock Thurs
day evening to subdue a chimney
blaze. One small chemical was used
and there was no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

Following the regular meeting of
Asylum Lodge, l. o. .. F., this even
ing, Francis M. Bate of Winthrop
VIII give a talk on Odd Fellowship.
A social hour will follow the pro-
gram, with dancing in the banquet
nall. All Odd Fellows, their families
ana friends are invited to attend and
enjoy the meeting and entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05
Supreme Court
Cases Disposed of
Without Jury Trials

Every case on the trial list for
the March term OF the supreme Ju-
dicial court was settled Thursday
without the services of the traverse
fury, and after they had been en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

= TYLER is confined to his
Apo,r Riverton street as the re-
BONE 10 sprained ankle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05
LOCAL NOTICE

rr,hlem of Liberty" to be given
~. progressive Dramatic Club at
W l sl Temple Tuesday. Mar. 3,
.M rts nm sale. mch5-6-S-9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

DR.. Arthur B. Andrews of Lewis
ton, state assayer, was a business
visitor IN Augusta on Thursday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

MARION Adams of Rogers Hall,
MISS Mass, is visiting her par
lowsiMt W. and Mrs. D. w. Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

-. willard Letendre and chill
hls rho have been visiting rela-
tren' IN st. David for the past three
yves " returned to their home here
thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

Capital Grange will hold another
old fashioned dance for their mem
bers and invited friends Saturday
evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

,.os Barber Shop moved from 4
,. allow ST.. to 6 Cony ST. opposite
WI m.nO IAN Boys hair, cut soc. ladies
CV n hob s5c. Mch3d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

certrude Webb of Coopers
MISE s-os caller in Augusta yester-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

Hiram Kicker of Poland SPRING
was in Augusta Thursday on mat
tiers of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

,.u,t,tching done by Mrs. NJ. s.
nsa ~ state st. opposite Y. NJ. c.
AZ Tel. 45S-Y. NhonAu0l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05
.,If,lJSTA LOCALS

nowe Of Palermo was busi-
g. " ,.ller in Augusta Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

panneIed and had elected Henry +.
Gilmore of Augusta as their fore
man, they were informed that they
might be excused from further duty.
Justice Bassett will today hear de
vorces and court cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-05

Evangelist Greenwood win con
duct a Bible class this evening at
z West Crescent street.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05

insult gave $4,000 to Charles v. Bar
rett of the Grove Barrett group, and
$4,000 to Roy o. West, secretary OF
the republican national committee and
a leader of the Deneen group of Cook
county which. supported senator Will
liam b. Mckinley in his unsuccessful
effort to be renominated. The COM
mittee also has information that In
sull had given an additional $4,000
to Grove himself. but neither the pub
lie utilities magnate nor the states
attorney would admit it, each refus-
ing to answer the. question.
Before leaving the stand, insult
made a speech againststhe world court
and entangling alliances; disclosing
that he was "a naturaiized citizen,
having been born in England and con-
tended that since he had brought $685.
sO0OO 900 worth OF properties into I'M
nois he ought TO @be permitted to have
some voice in aIsairs
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
DYKES BURST in
CHINA; 1 ! |. 5000 ARE
REPORTED DEAD
ny Dispatch A. P. wlrel

HANKOW, China, Aug. 5.-Bursting
of dykes on the Yangtse river in south
eastern SHupeh province has caused the
loss Of 5000 lives. Two thousand
square miles of territory is flooded
There was an exodus of quarter of
million farmers. The city of Han
kow, which already was inundated, was
saved from what threatened to be one
of the most disastrous floods in the
history by the breaking of dyke. Re-
cent rains had swollen the river and
reversing the current of the sewers
caused the water to overflow the city.
The bursting of the dyke released the
backing up water.
The river front now is being banked
with sand bags, all available equip
ment having been requisitioned for
strengthening the banks and pumping
out the streets. Refugees are pouring
into the larger centers The loss of
crops following upon the famine of
last year, it is feared forecasts worst
disaster in the way of food shortage
the coming autumn.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
UPHOLD EPIsCOPATE
a (By Dispatch A. p. wire)

TUCSON Aug. A. Branding the
measures lbeing carried, out by the
Mexican government with reference to
the church aa oppression, depriva-
tion Of the most elemental rights" and
IAN attack on human liberty the
Club Latino, social and civic organi-
zation of Tucson, composed chiefly of
Mexicans and Mexican- Americans; to-
night drafted a. resolution raising
most formal and solemn protest
against the proceedings being carried
out against Catholics in Mexico"
The resolution also offers the clubs
moral support to the Mexican episco-
pate, which is priased for tbs worthy,
serene noble and highly decorous at
titudep in the present conflict
Authorization for thed rafting of the
resolution was voted at regular
meeting of the Club Latino Tuesday
night, butt he committee appointed for
that purpose did not complete it's work
until tonight.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
insult Crowd Refuses
Data to Senate Inquiry
lcontinued From Page onel


campaign. He also presented a sum-
mary of actions of the state commerce
commission showing that rates of the
insult properties were reduced SAL
667477 from 1922 to 1926, this sum
constituting 5S.1S per cent of all re-
ductions.
c. F. Lowire, secretary of the pro-
gressive party of Illinois, denied that
insult had contributed single dollar
to the senatorial candidacy of DarleN
r. Christensen, the progressive party
candidate.
He declared it was important that
the record show this, as the senate
might. disqualify Smith or George G.
Brennan, the democratic nominee, thus
leaving Christensen as the only avail
able man for the senate seat.
insult, in refusing to answer ques-
tions as to his contributions to the
campaign other than those made sii-
rectly for Smith and Brennan. and the
money spent in a propaganda cam
paign against the world court, said
he did so on advice of counsel, who
held that the senate had not empow-
cred the committee to go into anything
eXcept-senatorial contests. Grove took
a, similar position, saying he had testiA
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
KANSAS BEATS X. X. X.
(By Dispatch A 2. ETireI

Z Topeka, Kans., Aug. A crush"
ing defeat was dealt to the Ku Klux
Khan in Tuesdays primary in Kansas,
with returns from nearly three fourths
Of the state tabulated tonight show
ing all republican candidates opposed
by the order nominated by comfortable
majorities}
Three republican supreme court
justices, members of the court that
handed down a decision ousting the
khan from the state, assistant attorney
general William A. Smith, seeking the
republican nomination for attorney
general, and secretary of state F. J..
Ryan, asking republican re-nomina-
ton, all had overcome the opposition
of the khan on the face of these re-
turns.
The only race in 4onbt was that for
the democratic gubernatorial nomina-
ton, in which the lead has shifted
back and forth between former Gov.
Jonathan M. Davis and Donald Muir,
"a young attorney. Late night returns
in 1851 precincts gave Muir slight
lead over the former governor The
vote: Muir 1925; Davis 1854.
In the democratic senatorial race
returns from 1908 precincts showed
that Charles Stephens, Columbus had
lost some of his majority over George
McGill of Wichita. The vote in 1908
precincts gave Stephens 1886 votes
and McGill 1885.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05

fled concerning money used in the
general campaign, but that he would
not disclose the source of some $15,-
600 or 10000 used directly to promote
the candidacy of Joseph B. Savage for
county judge,
Chairman Reed and insult had a
long good humored sparring match
The exchanges between the fiery Mis-
sourian and the states attorney were
less jovial Senator Reed plainly
showed his displeasure as Grove
steadfastly refused to say whether In
sull had given him any part Of the
money which, he ansis,eu had gone
directly to the support of Savage and
so was outside the jurisdiction of the
committee. The chairman made it a
matter of record that all candidates.
were on the same ticket and that a
majority of the Grove Barrett organi-
zation of Cooks county supported Smith
for the senatorial nomination.
similar position was taken with
respect to Insulps contention that con-
tributions made Ato the general cam
paign were not for the senatorial
nomination. &8
A similar position was taken with
respect to Insults contention that
contributions made to the general
campaign were not for the senatorial
campaign Senator Reed insisted that
the one could not be separated from
the other since they all finally found
their way into the same Jackpot"
Testimony heretofore has been thai
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
JOHNSON is LEADING
(By Dispatch A. P. Wire)

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA, Aug. 4. =
Should the vote of Henry F. Johnston
of Perry continue, in the same ratio
as it stood tonight, he will be the
democratic nominee for governor, the
Daily Oklahoman, which supported
William NJ Darnell, Texas county
county farmer, for the nomination,
said tonight when 1898 of the $3.50
precincts in the state had reported
their vote from the Tuesday primary.
The, total vote tabulated early to-
night was 154,191 out of an estimated
vote of between 225,O00 and 25O,O00
Of that Johnston had 60,044; Darnell
49,8O8.
In the democratic race for United
States senator, Elmer Thomas of Medi-
cine Park led J. c. walton, former
governor by 1888 when 1,751 pre-
cincts had been heard from. Thomas
had 49,797 and Walton S7,Ss9.
The republican contets for the gu
bernatorial nomination was close
When 1905 sprecincts had reported
complete, w. ]. often of Enid led
Omer K. Benedict of Tulsa by only
III votes. The tabulations for them
were: often 1O,834, and Benedict 1O,-
657.
]. w Harre1d of Oklahoma City,
seeking the republican reelection for
the United States senate, when 1913
precincts had reported, had $50. u.
S. Stone of Oklahoma City was sec
ond with s2238
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
Catholic Plan of a
Boycott Causes Worry

CONTINUED From Page one)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05

Mexico, who was taken seriously III
Sunday and confined to his home, Is
reported to be showing no progress
said a dispatch to the Herald from
Mexico City today.
His age, old ailments and worry over
the controversy between church and
state regarding enforcement of the re-
ligious laws are believed to nave
proved too great a strain upon the re-
ligious leader the wire adds. Doctors
are in constant attendance, but no Of
fetal bulletins have been issued as to
his condition.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
MUST NOT ACCEPT

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 4.--The Roman
Catholic Episcopates tonight announc-
ed receipt Of delayed telegram from
the Holy See condemning the rellg-
ious regulations in Mexico or any
act by the Catholic authorities which
might be interpreted as acceptance
of them, The telegram was dated
July %, and was delayed because 1t
was necessary to communicate through
Monsignor Caruana who recently was
expelled from Mexico.
WILL DEMAND FREEDOM
(By Dispatch A. p. Wire)
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 4-The arch
bishopric of the Roman CATHOLIC
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
cALLEs rHANks LARoR BODY

TUCSON, Aug. 4.--AclGnowledgmen
of a telegram sent to him by the
Tucson Central Trades council was
made by telegraph today by Presl-
dent Gales, of Mexico.
The telegram of the labor body
expressed sympathy with the Mexl-
can presidents policy with refer
ence to the religious controversy in
Mexico. The reply sent by President
Gales was addressed to Fred Steger,
president of the trades council ana
was addressed in care of Juan Evar-
isto Anchondo, Mexican consul at
Tucson.
The text of the Mexican presidents
message follows:
Il have noted and thank you for
yours relative to the religious ques-
ton.
2 "(signed) PRESIDENT GALES. .
ARCHBISHOP VERY IEL.
3 NOGALES, Aug. 4.-Monsignor Mora
Y Del Rio, aged Catholic archbishop of
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05
ASSAILS PROPAGANDA

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. Assert
ing that the Mexican embassy in
washington was spreading propa-
ganda" against the Catholic church,
The Rev, Richard B. washington,
Hot Springs, Va, in addressing the
supreme council Knights of Columbus
in annual convention today urged
that some action be taken to stop
the alleged practice. He said the
religious situation in Mexico was
comparable to the slavery of ancient
Rome" IN u
A special committee appointed by
the convention to consider the Mex
lean situation probably will make its
report tomorrow.
Joseph Scott, of Los Angeles
speaking at a luncheon rendered the
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-08-05

uprising, but the church will go to
Calvary If necessary in the present
religious struggle in Mexico, Monsig
nor Pascual Diaz, bishop Of Tabasco
and secretary of the national episco-
pate, today told the Associated Press.