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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
Democratic Tax
Experts Oppose Plan
Tax Credit in 1927

| washington, Nov. 17.-(H)-The
| seemingly unalterable opposition of
leading Democratic tax experts to the
administrations proposal for a tax
credit on next years income tax pay
ments served today to impress Re-
publican leaders with a certain sense
| of hopelessness for the program.
Permanent tax reduction or moth
ing" was the ultimatum delivered
by Representative Garner, Democrat,
of Texas, ranking minority member
of the House Ways and Means COM
mittee. through which all fiscal leg
lslaton must pass. With general
Democratic antagonism such as this
sponsors of the plan see 40 rosy
prospects of putting it through in the
brief short session to begin Deem
Der Sth.
One optimistic note was sounded,
however, by Chairman Madden of the
House appropriations committee who
said he approved Secretary Melons
suggestion that the proposed credit
should be raised from the l2 1-2 per
cent and that he saw no reason why
the refund could not be made appli-
cable to payments due next March.
Representative Garner had propos-
ed a program to cut the appropria-
'iou LAX IfOlH Id IL per cent to IL
per cent and to repeal all nuisance
taxes. including the levies on auto
mobiles, admissions and dues.
This plan would involve a saving
of about $400.000,000 or more to the
taxpayers, he insisted today and it
could be safely accomplished with
surplus of almost $500, 100000 in
s1ght Tor this year. He would make
no change in the Individual income
taxes at this time
Why should we give back to the
corporations. including the ~ nm
Company of America, taxes which
they already have collected from the
consumers? Garner asked. I'VE are
gong to have surplus actually of
almost $50o,o0000o. Let's make some
ion"
there We're increasing indications
az the Treasury today that the sur
plus Tor this fiscal year. ending June
90; would mount above the $500. OOo,-
wv forecast in the latest official es-
Inmates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
LEWISTON POLICE CAPTURE PAIR OF BAY
STATE YOUNG men ALLEGED TO HAVE WORKED
SHORT CHANGE stunt AT LOCAL GAS STATION

later In the evening Officer Davis OF
the Lewiston police spotted a ma
chinef which he believed tailed with
the description Of the car furnished
him, and followed it to the Mecca
hotel at the corner of Park and OAK
streets, Lewiston. Chief Asher ana
Captain Picard later went to the no.
tel and entered the room occupied
by the two young men, and as tney
did so one of the pair threw a blan-
ket over pile of silver on the BED.
Investigation revealed $lO.oO IN
small change, and Kelley had $50 In
bills on his person. Price, who had
the automobile registration certlf1-
cate, had 81 in bills and about $o IN
change.
Both Of the men denied that they
had short-changed the attendant at
the Augusta filling station. though
admitting the purchase Of the gaso-
line here. Kelley gave his address
as the Clarendon Hotel, Boston,
though papers on his person bore
the address, Hartford, Conn. Price
said his home was at 81 Hansbor-
ough street, Dorchester. but he car
ried a bill made out to him bearing
the address 11O7 Bluehill avenue IN
the same city. Kelley is % years
old and though Price said he Is 80,
his motor registration gave his age
as SO.
The locating Of the automobile
and the two young men last eve
ming by the Lewiston police was a
particularly clever piece of work. as
the registration number OF their
automobile was not known and only
a meagre description of the car and
occupants could be furnished by the
Kennebec Oil Company employee
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

the bad weather. A puff was tackled
and other sewing done.
Quite number of North Augusta
grangers went to Portland to attend
the National Grange.
Mrs. Cora Hopkins arrived at the
Pine Tree Fox Farm Monday, called
here by the illness of her son, Charles
Hopkins, the caretaker at the farm.
Mrs. E. L. Savage and daughter,
Nellie, and Mrs. NJ. L. Robbins, of
Augusta. We're callers at the home
of Mrs. A. E. Wilton, Saturday, also
Mrs. Maurice Leighton.
The severe storm Tuesday evening,
of sleet, rain and high winds, made
the travelling very slippery and dan
gerous.
Miss Grace Palmer. from Tennes-
see, was the week end guest of her
schoolmate, Mrs. Lendall Ayers.
Mrs. Jane Wade, who has been ill,
is much better.
Mrs. Harry Ballard was a caller
at Mrs. J. G. Wilton's, Tuesday.
w. S. Knowles, who has returned
from a hunting trip, brought very
fine deer.
Hot lunches are being served the
school children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
Mooseheart Legion
Has Election Officers
Wednesday Evening

With a good membership Of The
Women of Mooseheart Legion,
Chapter No. $50. present last eve
ming at Grand Army hall. the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Senior regent. Grace K. Rowe;
junior regent. Anna G. Golfer; chap
lain, Carrie E. Pedder: recorder, Ell
sic Meader; treasurer, Annie Pat
rick; guides, Cora Golfer. Alma 6.
Hamilton: and sentinel. Sadie Dock
am.
The Women Of Mooseheart Le-
gion, No. $50, was organized in
March of last year and is working
for the protection and education of
the orphans at Mooseheart, as is the
local Kennebec Lodge, No. 145S,
Loyal Order of Moose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
NATIONAL HOME

officer Of the day. Capt. Henry Bio
deau.
Percy Clark has been granted fur
Tough to Portland.
Henry Pelkey, late Co. B. 6. U. s.
Art, has been granted a discharge
from the Home.
Ludger A. Simard of Eagle Lake,
late 3rd L. s. Coast Art, has been re-
admitted.
The returns from furloughs We'd
nesday We're Herbert II. Mallard from
Salem, OHM a. Wheeler from MARI
boro and Harry A. Tarbell from Leo
minister.
Louis Fletcher of STAFFORD, late
Co c, 3rd Ala, Inf: Thomas A. Geary
of Springfield, late Co. II. q. L. S.
Inf, and Arthur Gousse of Lewiston.
late Co. F, 20, L. S. Inf, have been
admitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

erbee Of South Sudbury. Mass, when
the Bay State man. stopped for
short time on Water street. Wednes-
day forenoon. A beautiful moose
head with one of the finest spreads OF
antlers seen here this season was his
reward In an expedition into the wilds
of New Brunswick. Mr.. Weatherbee
stated that he killed the big denizen
of the forest near Miramichi. N. b.,
and that the animal weighed close to
a thousand pounds.
Weatherbee. who spends month of
each year in Maine and New. Bruns-
wick, stated that he saw "a moose in
the northern part of the state and In
Canada Three shots failed to take
effect on the animal and only after
breaking the beasts back with a
fourth shot was he felled. Mr.. Wea-
therbee will have the head mounted
and local hunters who saw 1t say IL
will make a magnificent trophy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
SHOP NOTES

The Rexall One Cent Sale starts
today at the John Coughlin Drug
store. Mr.. Coughlin says that it is
a sale where one buys an item at
the regular price, then another item
of the same kind for one cent. AS
an illustration: The standard price
of Klenzo Dental Cream is fifty
cents, tube is bought for this
price and by paying one cent more.
or fifty-one cents, the purchaser will
get two tubes.
This sale was developed by the
United Drug Co, as an advertising
plan and every article in the sale is
a standard piece of merchandise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
PenobscOt Gould Club
Secretary A Visitor Here

Hon. Frank P. Morrison of East
Corinth, ex-state senator. president
Of the Morrison Bros. Fertilizer
Company and secretary of the Gould
Business Mems Club of Penobscot
county, was in this city Wednesday
on business at the State House be-
fore the budget committee.
Senator Morrison has taken a
deep interest in the candidacy of Mr..
Gould from the start as the two
are very great friends and were
born in the same town. Corinth. Sem
ator Morrison was very optimistic as
to the outcome of the coming cleo
ton, feeling that the great interest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
NORTH AUGUSTA
Ladies' Night at North Augusta
GRANGE

Ladies' Night at North Augusta
Grange.
Ladies' night was observed by the
members of North Augusta Grang,
Tuesday evening. The hall was
beautifully decorated with evergreens
and red berries while on the table
many colored candles and crepe
paper dolls made a most attractive
setting for the dinner which was
served at o'clock. a full course
chicken dinner being in order. The
committee having this in charge were
Mrs. Flora Ayers, Mrs. w. S. Knowles
and Mrs. Isabel Withee.
Following the diner the following
program was presented: piano solo
Mrs. Charles Dutton; reading. Mrs
Isabel Withee; charades by several
members. the prize being won by
Seldom Jones; violin solo, E. Dutton
farce, twelve Old Maids, members
reading, Harriet Knowles; numerous
song Mrs. Frances Written, assisted
by several of the members; panto-
mine of the two keen sences of man
sight and touch-acted by Evelyn
Wilson and Caddie Dutton; dialogue
representing two local men meeting
and talking on Water street. by
1ipNSo ANuttlllS anu NJtTUTuQo JUDI
kins; stunts, prize won by Erman
Knowles; tableau song, Caddie Dut-
ton; Scotch song and drill, Marsar-
ct Ayers and Barbara Balentine:
joke, Frances Written; piano solo,
Evelyn Wilson.
November 80 will be GentIemen's
Night, the committee in charge be-
ing Seldom Jones, George Scott and
Peter Tobin.
Those who attended the National
Grange In Portland from the North
Augusta Grange, and took the sew
enth degree were: Ar ana Mrs. Pet
er Tobin, GIr. and Mrs. Henry Pease.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Wesley CUMMINGS.
Elizabeth Scribner, Reta LeClair.
Lura Saunders, Mrs. w. S. Knowles,
Velma Withee, Flora Cole and Sell
don Jones.
Mrs. Harriet Knowles, Flora Scott
and Beatrice Jones also attended the
meeting.
The ladies' of the North Augusta
Grange gave one of their fine chicken
suppers to the gentlemen, it being
ladies' night
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs.
Elise White. Monday afternoon, with
a very good attendance. considering
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

Last evening was a busy one at
the Girls Club. The dining room was
hlied with girls entirely absorbed in
the beautiful and enhancing intrica-
c1es of painting and basketry. The
painting class is so large this fall
that the teacher, Mrs. Harry Thomp-
son, was obliged to call Miss Melissa
Farnham to her assistance and ,un-
der their guidance the girls are
painting the daintiest of silk hand
kerchiefs and scarfs, candles and
candle sticks. The candles are done
in the new metallic and crystalline
methods so popular just now. There
are so many other things which the
girls want to learn to do that there
is no doubt but there will be another
class in painting directly after
Christmas. The basketry class is as
much in favor as the painting class
SO much SO that Mrs. Ellis, the
teacher, was obliged to divide it and
nave two nights for it. Magically.
1t seems, the reeds assume the shapes
OF trays, baskets and flower pots.
This class will also probably be con-
tinued after Christmas.
Monday evening the Girls Club
Will present as aspect of extreme
youth. for the members will attend
the Riddles Party to be held there
attired as I'M their childhood DAYS.
Youthful games will be played and
refreshments designed for the tick
ed. w SCI v
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

DR.. Stephen A. Vosburgh, superin-
tendent of the State school for Feeble
Minded at West Pownal, formerly a
member of the staff at the Augusta
State Hospital was in this city We'd
nesday. DR. Vosburgh was accom-
panied by Mrs. Nosburgh who was
formerly Miss Ruth Partridge Of Au-
guSta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

The Augusta w c. T. L. will hold
a silver tea Friday afternoon at the
home Of the president, Miss Caroline
Fenno Chase, Is East Crescent street.
A business meeting will proceed the
social session at go o'clock. Members
may bring a guest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
Plans Alumni Fund

New York, Nov. 17-(P)--William
" y. KING, chairman of the Columbia
drust company, life member of the
coiumpia University board of trus-
tees and president of the Columbia
University alumni fund, plans "Col,
umpia Legion" of alumni to leave
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

There will be a special meeting
of Fort Western Lodge, No. 5I5. n.
f. o. p, at the home of the warden,
Mrs. Myrtle Goodrich. 269 State
street. this evening. All members
are expected TO attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

Mrs. Jack Hyde will meet her class
in hygiene and home nursing tonight
at o'clock at the clinic room at the
Augusta General Hospital, for a
demonstration in bathing and bed
making.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

The D. Of v. Christmas sale opens
today at 10 A. NJ. at G. A. r. Hall.
The Hallowell Star Club will pre-
sent the play THE Peaks Sisters at
8 P M. Admission free to all.
NoylS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

DR.. Lewis s. Johnson announces the
removal Of his Office from 222 Water
st. to his residence, 81 Oak St.. where
he will continue the practice of gen.
eral dentistry, specializing in oral sur
gerry and diagnosis. Tel. 1877.
poy1 f5{f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Telephone Your Locals to 1877
THEATER ATTRACTIONS

famous football star, in "One Minute
to Play" Vera Reynolds in Risky
Business" Review; Review-Fables
and Topics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

The D. of v. will hold rummage
sale at Salvation Army Junior Hall,
Saturday, November 20, at 9 A. NJ.
Nov1Sd3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

The Royal Club will meet Friday
evening with Bertha Sydney at 20
Patterson street. All members plan
ming to attend please call 211-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
AUGUSTA ATTORNEY TO PLAY PRINCIPAL
ROLE IN Y. NJ. C. A. AM ATEUR PRODUCTION
Thousand Pound.
Bull Moose Trophy
Of Bay State Man

A splendid trophy Of the hunt was
that examined by many persons on
the automobile of Warren E. Wealth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

The Augusta Humane Society will
meet this evening at at the Y. M.
c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

Dance at Union Hall, Nov. 10.
Auspices of Augusta Girls Com
munity Club. Music by Mansions
orchestra. nov13dbt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

tenth of their fortunes
university in their wills.
Mr.. King SAYS he has afs'4
ranged to leave that propo!uA
own fortune to his alma ns !
that he was spurred to 90
recent contributions hao g.
appointing, and only a nus u,
conceive of the oppof'ui'.s.'
university has had to foresO :,
of funds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

being shown in the Gould county
meetings cannot help but result in
the election of the Wizard of
Aroostook."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18
LOCAL NOTICE

Progressive Spiritualist Society
will hold a Christmas sale Saturday
afternoon and evening. November
20. at the church. corner Of Perham
and Court streets. nov1S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

Leon Q. Dodge of Damariscotta
was In Augusta, Wednesday visiting
briefly with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-18

Ny,nInI I.nnnr,,IurINr.IInn.,EIHH.
Evening star., 1926-12-01
MRS. MARY A. MCBRIDE,
81, DIES AT HOME HERE
Widow of Presbyterian Minister
Was Active for Years in
Church Work.

Mrs. Mary A. Mcbride, 94 years old,
died at her home, 1880 Eighteenth
street, yesterday afternoon The
funeral services will be held there
tomorrow at o'clock, and the inter-
ment will be in Pittsburgh. Death
was due to the weakness of old age
She WIS interested and active in
church work as a member of the First
Presbyterian Church, and later of the
Church of the Covenant.
Mrs. Mcbride was born September
%, 1882, in Londonderry, Ireland. Her
father, Rev. Gordon T. Ewing, a ma
tive of Londonderry, came to this
country when young man. He be-
came a minister in the Reformed
Presbyterian Church. He married in
Pittsburgh, Margaret Black, the
daughter of Rev. John Black of that
place. On account of failing health
Mr.. Ewing returned to Londonderry,
where he was pastor of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church. He remained in
ing to this country with his wife and
two daughters.
Mrs. Mcbride was married in IL
linos in 1861 to Rev. Matthew Nc
Bride, a minister of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church. She had one
child, who died i'm infancy Her hus-
band also died early in her married
life. and some so years ago she came
to this city, where she had lived ever
since. In recent years she has made
her home with her niece, Mrs. w. B.
Bryan
Evening star., 1926-12-01
SIX CHA|RMEN FAIL
OF REAPPO|NTMENT
Trade Board Officers Drop
Committee Heads at Or
ganization Meeting.

Six committee chairmen of the
Washington Board of Trade failed of
l'eappointment following an organiZa
tion meeting of the newly elected Off.
GERS of the board yesterday.
Those who failed to be announced
as heads of their committees by Ed
win G.. Gt aham president of the board,
were William Mex. Clayton, former
chairman Of the Public Library com
mlttee and representative of the Fed
GRAFTON Of Citizens Associa tons before
the Public Utilities Commission and
temporary advisory counsel to the
commission: David NJ. Lea, for eight
Years chairman of the committee on
insurance and fire protection and one
of the leading advocates of the high
pressure water system for downtown
Washington; Pierce Raynor. chairman
of the special traffic committee since
its organization in 1928; Merritt 0.
Chance. chairman Of the committee
on community affairs and former city
postmaster appointed under Woodrow
Wilson; Ernest G.. Walker chairman
Of the committee on public and pri-
vate buildings, and DIR. William
Mather Lewis. chairman of the com
mittee on universities and private
schools.
The chailmen who have accepted APP
pointmentS thus far are: Tom JarreTl.
community affairs: c. Philips Hills. in
duStria interests; Alexandria Wolf,
law; John Saul, membership: Appleton
=. Clark. municipal art; Joshua
Evans, municipal finance; Charles F.
tonsauI. parks and reservations: Rob
ert +. Beresford. public and private
buildings; Or. p. Percy Hickling,
public health; stephen +. Kramer,
public library: Odell S. Smith, public
order; Paul Cromelin, public schools;
Edwin c. Brandenburg. resolutions:
Jesse Adkins. public utilities and trans
portation; Frank +. Leetch, rivers and
harhors; Asa r. Phillips. sewerage;
George c. Shinn. streets and avenues:
Evening star., 1926-12-01

are: Edward Fonnenschein. counsel.
Chicago Mortgage Bankers Associa-
tion, Chicago; J. Ulmer, Ohio Mort
gage Bankers Association, Cleveland;
A. Bryan Pitts OF f. H. Smith & Co..
Washington: Edgar n. Greenbaum.
president, Greenbaum Sons Invest
ment Co. Chicago; w. J. Moore, presi.
dent, American Bond and Mortgage
Co., New York and Chicago, and
Judge A. l.. Murphy. president, Fed
eral Bond and Mortgage Co.. Detroit.
Evening star., 1926-12-01

mlttee or eight
to be headed by
Fra n Xii n ID.
Roosevelt. presi-
dent of the Amer
lean Construction
Council. it was an
nounced here yes
terday.
The committee,
which is directed
to cooperate with
securities commits
siOners of various
States, is expect
ed to report about
the middle Of jan
lary.
Decision to form
t h i S committee
WA G noaIo OF a
Evening star., 1926-12-01

Francis r. Weller, water supply; A.
j. Driscoll, American ideals; Howard
Moran, naval affairs; B. F. Saul, Zon-
ing: George W./Offutt, traffic and
safety, and Theodore w. Noyes. ma
tional representation.
Other chairmen have been selected,
but under the orders given by Pres
ident Graham their names are being
withheld until acceptance.
Evening star., 1926-12-01
PLANS TOWNSEND RITES.
Widow Arranges Services Tomor-
row at Mothers Home.

Funeral services for Comdr. Lloyd
Woolsey Townsend, U. S. ~, attached
to the Bureau OF Naval Operations in
the Navy Department, who died at
| am. yesterday at his home, 1905
Macomb street, will be held tomorrow
at 2 o'clock at the home Of Mrs.
mother, Mrs. Barry Bald
win Osborn, 1880 Massachusetts, ave-
nue.. Burial will take place in Ar
lington National Cemetery at pm.
Evening star., 1926-12-01

conference Of representatives of in
vestment houses dealing in first mort
gage real estate bonds. The meeting
was held under the auspices of the
American Construction Council.
Other members Of the committee
Evening star., 1926-12-01
SEEKS TO PROMOTE
CONFIDENCE IN BONDS
Committee Formed TO Make Sur
vey Of Real Estate Securi-
ties Business.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December Thor
| ough survey of the real estate securi-
ties business in order to increase pub
lie confidence will be made by a COM
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-02-04
Farmer Gets Benefit
of Ancestors BraUerv

One pfennig rental has been paid
annually for the past $50 years by the
same tenant family to the house Of
Rantzau, at Itzehoe. Germany, for ten
acres of land. A pfennig equals one
fourth of cent. The recipient this
year Is the family of Count Ulrich K
Brockdorff- -Rantzau. Because of the
scarcity of silver pfennigs, with which
the original agreement provided that
the rental be paid, the same, coin has
been used in the transac action for %
years. Each year the coin Is received
"ith great formality and handed back
to the farmer so that he may pay"
again the following year. The curious
agreement commenced when the orig
fnaf Count Rantzau, hunting on horse
back on the border Of his large estate
near Itzehoe, rode into swamp. His
horse sank immediately. The count
shouted for help and Rheinfard
Brauer, q neighboring farmer, sue.
ceeded at the peril of his life in rescu-
ing the noheman. Brauer spurned
cash reward, but Count Rantzau In
sisted on showing his gratitude In
some manner. well" said Brauer,
'if you must give me something, let
me have the marsh from which | res
cued you" The count agreed, on the
that Brauer and his descend
ants pay to Count Rantzau and his
descendants an annual rental of one
silver pfennig.