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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-04
TANGLED SKEIN
INQUIRY in THE
MCPHERSON CASE
LEADS 3 WAYS
Attorney Walks Streets
Awaiting Tap On Should
ers From Kidnapers.
SON JOINS IN SEARCH
Los Angeles Detective Fails
To Locate Kenneth OrIp-
istOn In San Francisco.
(By Dispatch A. l.. Nre1

LOS ANGELES, June 3.-The tangled
skein of inquiry into the death or
disappearance Of Aimee Semple Nc
lPherson, evangelist, who dropped from
sight at the Santa Monica-Venice
beach, May IS, today led investi-
gators to three widely separated
points on. the California coast, excius-
i've of Los Angeles, where the hunt
started.
At Long Beach, blind attorneq.
r. A. Mckinley, walked the streets
awaiting a tap on the shoulder whicn
would tell him that supposed kid
napers of the woman preacher and
self proclaimed healer, had come back
for a second interview
Mckinley reported Tuesday to the
district attorney that two men had
accosted him on the street, told him
they could produce Mrs. Mcpherson,
and demanded $4,000 for doing SO, OF
which they promised Mckinley $4,000
for opening the negotiations.
Mrs. McPherson's mother, Mrs. Min
ME Kennedy, gave Mckinley four test
questions to transmit to the myste-
rious pair to be answered by their
prisoner, if Mrs Mcpherson really was
held by them, but so far they nave
failed to come back.
At San Francisco, Captain Herman
Cline. chief of detectives of the Los
Angeles police force, hunted in vain
for Kenneth Ormiston, former radio
generator at Mrs. McPhersons head
quarters Angelus Temple here, ana
close friend of the missing or drowned
woman. Cline's assistants had Orml"
ston in their presence at the beach
few days ago and put him through
casual Interrogation then let him go.
Since that time, he has been reported
fitting up and down the coast in q
blue coupe, some times with woman
companion, some times alone. CINE
wants TO question Ormiston again.
Ormiston's wife, Ruth before she
returned to Australia several molltn.
ago. with her father, F. A. Peters, OF
sydney, threatened to sue MIN Aol
divorce and name Mrs. Mcpherson as
correspondent. Friends OF Mrs. or'll-
ston said today that she 1ntenos I"
return to California to open the oi-
yorce action next January
Mrs. Kennedy, accompanied by the
missing evangelists 11-year-old son.
Rolf and a corps of searchers' aiso
hunted the coast at the foot of the
Palos verdes hills, south OF mere III
a fruitless search for Mrs. McPher-
sons body today The trail ended at
the Santa Monica Venice beach where
Rolf gazed for the first time on the
stretch of water in which his mother
secretary. Miss Emma Schaetfer says
the evangelist was drowned May lS.
sheriffs officers ,combed Bouquet
canyon, northeast of here, TINS morn
ing. in search of a clue which Wouiu
solve the meaning of a scribbled note
found on street corner yesterday
Indicating. that the writer was held u
prisoner in that vicinity There W's
nothing in the note to directly con-
meet il with Mrs Mcpherson.
REPORT SEEING EVANGELIST.
SACRAMENTO, Calf, June 3-Fhe
Sacramento Bee received telephone
message from p. A. Phelps of Blggs'
Butte county, stating that three resi-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-04
n,,popr sEETNC EVANGELIST.

REPORT SEEING EVANGELIST.
+ SACRAMENTO, Calf, June Sine
Sacramento Bee received telepi'ohe
message from p A. Phelps OF blsss'
Butte county, stating that three resi-
dents of that city today recognized d
Continued on Page Three)
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-06-04

NEW YORK, June a.
Copper quiet; electrolytic
13% @13%. Silver 65%.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09
READFIELD

DEPOT-The Ladies' Aid met with
Miss Alice Hutchinson Thursday.
April 1. Although the day was
stormy quite number were there.
The usual fine picnic dinner was
served. Work, aprons and patch.
work in the afternoon, enlivered by
cheerful conversation, the time pass
ed quickly. Adjourned to meet in
two weeks.
On the sick list are Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Stevens and child, Mrs. Nell
lie Brann, and Lane child, all with
grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hutchinson.
Portland, had house warming Sat
urday evening; his father, E. NJ.
Hutchinson; sister, Alice Hutchinson
were there from here, also a sister
from Washington Academy; Miss Ell
mira Hutchinson is a teacher there:
a brother and family, EH NJ. Hutch
inson. Jr., Portland.
Last Sunday was the last time
Conrad Remission was to speak at
the Smith Memorial church.
Mrs. Amy Packard attended the
Easter Service at Winthrop Center.
Mrs. Lillian Newton came from
Augusta Tuesday because of the ill.,
ness of her hother, Mrs. Bert Brann.
Simon Walton was in Mt. Vernon.
Saturday. visiting friends.
rIiendS Oh IS. reien Stevens Of
Smithfield who has passed much time
here with her sister, Mrs. Jennie
Bean, are glad to know she is near
iy well from the flu.
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PITTSTON

EAST-School in district No. 8
began the Spring term, Monday,
April 5, Mrs. Cora f. Fowles. who
has been i'll for several weeks re-
Stunning her duties as teacher.
+. A. Hanly, who has been in the
Gardiner Hospital for the past week
for treatment is reported to be quite
comfortable at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christof Burgess are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of a son who has been named
Ronald Charles.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Boynton were
visitors Tuesday in Gardiner.
Nathaniel George left last week
for Amesbury. Mass, where he eX-
poets to secure employment.
Leon Pulsifer left Monday for
Dover-Foxcroft where he will be
the guest of relatives.
The many friends in this place
Of Mrs. Lila Heath Cloud. who
passed away Thursday at Cottage
Hospital. Whitefield, extend SYM
pathy to her husband and relatives.
The town assessors are busy TAX
ing the annual inventory.
Owing to the bad travelling there
was a small attendance at the Easter
Concert on Sunday evening. All who
attended speak in praise of the pro-
gram given by the children of the
Sunday School.
Ernest Scott, senior at the Uni
versity of Maine. passed a part Of
his Easter vacation at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. Z.
Scott.
Mrs. E A. Hanly Is passing a few
days in Gardiner.
Miss Edna Dow of Whitefield
passed a few days last week with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. S.
Dow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09
Bad Man Not Like
Those of Times Past

Prince Town, England, April. 7
(AP)-Convicts these days are not
the old hard boiled type of times
past-men who We're really tough
and gloried in it and could take or
give blow without any fuss.
The modern bad man" is more the
afternoon tea and powder-puff
variety who suffers from nerves"
and likes to cry about it.
This is indicated in the latest re-
port Of the Governor of Dartmoor
Prison which for generation has
housed desperate criminals.
1.-THE present-day convict is far
better educated than his confrere of
olden days" said the Governor but
he is softer and more apt to whine
over trifles. Assaults are almost
unknown, but petitions are becoming
a. cult,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09
Primary Papers of
Mrs. Dora B. Pinkham
For State Senator

The following candidates Thurs
day filed primary nomination papers
at the Department of State:
Mrs. Dora B. Pinkham Of Fort
Kent, Republican candidate for
State senator from Aroostook coun-
ty.
Frank e. Thurlow of Poland,
! of Representatives from the class
district comprised Of the towns of
Poland, Wales and Greene.
Mark A. Barwise of Bangor, Re-
publican candidate for State senator
from Penobscot county.
William H. Bragdon of Perham,
Republican candidate for State SEN
ator from Aroostook county.
Howard Wood of Patten, Republic
! can candidate for the House of Rep
resentatives from the class district
F., comprised Of the towns of Mt. Chase,
I Patten, Stacyville, Drew, Kingman,
| Midway, Davidson and Grand Falls.
Charles F. Pickard of Millinocket.
Democratic candidate for the House
of Representatives from the class
district comprised of the towns of
! Millinocket and East Millinocket
Frederick H. Cobb of Portland,
Democratic candidate for State SEN
ator from Cumberland county.
Ernest c. Wyman of Sidney. Re-
publican candidate for the House of
| Representatives from the class dis
| trict comprised of the towns of Sid
| ney, Belgrade and Oakland
George B. Niles of Houlton. Re-
publican candidate for sheriff of
Aroostook county.
! Arthur w. Patterson of Castine,
Republican candidate for the House
/, OF Representatives from the class
| district comprised of the towns of
Castine, Bucksport, Dedham, Orland,
Verona and Penobscor.
| Marcellus Cain of Clinton, Republi-
can candidate for the House of Rep
resentatives from the class district
comprised of the towns of Clinton
Albion and Benton and Unity Plan
| tation.
| William Bissett of Portland, Re-
publican candidate for the House of
Representatives.
Anton L. Storm of Westmanland
Plantation, Republican candidate for
the House of Representatives from
the class district comprised Of the
towns of Limestone, Conner and
Stockholm and the plantations of
Caswell. Hamlin, Cyr and Westman-
land.
! Leonard r. Campbell of Rockland,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09
Seek Construction
State Road Section
N. Arson to Bingham

County commissioners Of somer-
set. Henry Crowell Of skowhegan.
Harry L. Goodrich Of Palmyra, and
Simeon ]. Whitney OF Bingham, and
selectmen of the town of Of Bing-
ham, Messrs. Caswell. Robinson and
Taylor, appeared before the State
Highway Commission at its ONCE on
Thursday requesting that the COM
mission construct a section Of State
highway from North Arson to Bing-
ham, distance of II miles.
The delegation emphasized espec-
tally the need of immediate con-
struction Of the section to Scion and
Bingham. about six miles in length
The matters were taken under ad-
vtsement by the commission.
Seek Permit for Bus Operation
The Boston & Maine Transporta-
ton Company, represented by Messrs.
Dowdell and Owen, requested from
the Highway Commission special
permits to operate, prior to May Is,
two passenger BUSES, each weigh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09
Dismiss Petition
For Jitney Route,
BOOthbay to Portland

The Public Utilities Commission,
Thursday morning, dismissed f-r
want of prosecution the petition OF
L. A. Barlow of Boothbay Harbor
asking for a certificate to carry pas
sengers for hire over a regular route
from Boothbay Harbor to Portland.
passing through and serving Wis
casset, Bath and Brunswick.
Although there was no appearance
for the petitioner, there was evidence
of plenty of opposition had the mat
ter been heard, the following attor-
neys being present to contest the
granting of the petition: Col. George
L. Fogg of Portland, counsel for the
Maine Central Railroad; A. Topper
of Boothbay Harbor, representing
Roy B. Rowe of that town, owner of
the Boothbay Harbor and Wiscasset
Steamboat Lines; Alfred Sweeney of
Lewiston, counsel for the Andros-
coggin & Kennebec electric railroad;
Walter NJ. Sanborn of Augusta, for
the Augusta, Gardiner & Boothbay
Harbor Steamboat Company; NJ. a.
Harraden of Bath, agent for the
Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc; and
Levi T. Williams of Augusta, a pro-
prietor of the Augusta & Ocean
Point Bus Company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09
American Poetry
Ranking High
Throughout World

chicago April ..-(AP)-America
poetry today is of greater worth than
that being produced anywhere else
In the world, and for the past fifteen
years American poets have been the
most vital force in the art.
This is the opinion of Miss Harriet
Monroe, editor and founder of the
monthly magazine, Poetry, who be-
neves that the tremendous strides of
this country toward world leadership
In industrial and political affairs
nave brought a natural cultural
growth that is reflected in the vigor
and freshness of it's poets.
In 1872, when she began her cam
paign for the magazine which was to
be the organ of poets, she was fear
Iui OF her reception. From Hobart
Z. Chatfield- Taylor, novelist and
historian, she received the idea of
the financial scheme which made her
magazine possible He suggested
that she get a hundred or more per-
sons to contribute $50 a year for five
years, to be used in relieving what
ne termed the desperate situation of
contemporary poetry in America"
and headed the list of contributors.
My interviews with men prom
lnent in the commercial and pro-
fessional life of Chicago brought me
many an agreeable surprise" she
said. Il had half-expected them to
laugh at the project. so new and
seemingly absurd; on the contrary
most of them received it in the high
est spirit of idealism, often giving
back my arguments better than /
could state them myself.
The poets themselves, while they
welcomed the new magazine eagerly,
We're little dubious. Theirs had
been the Little Cinderella of the
arts for SO long that they We're
somewhat pessimistic. They We're
not long in seeing their opportunities,
however, and ever since its founding
Poetry has had the privilege of pub
fishing a large part of the best work
OF American poetic genius.
To Miss Monroes credit also goes
the discovery and encoura cement of
several versifiers whose names are
now synonymous with poetry in
America. The work of Vachel Lind
say and Carl Sandburg first achieved
printers ink in Poetry, and later
Miss Monroe recognized Maxwell
Bodenheim, Majorie Allen Seiffert,
Wallace Stevens and a score of
others.
She provided the first American
medium of expression for Robert
Frost. John Gould Fletcher and III.
D." (Mrs. Richard Aldington), the
latter two pioneers in the Imagist
school.
While she was not the first to pub
fish works of several more poets now
recognized as of the first rank, she
materially aided them to fame by
printing their later efforts. Edna
st. Vincent Millay, Amy Lowell, Sara
Teasdale. Edgar Lee Masters, T. s,
Eliot and Lew Sarrett all had poems
in Poetry long before they achieved
their present high positions.
Miss Monroe herself is not I'M
known as a poet although of late
years her effort to advance the talent
OF others has overshadowed her own
creative work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09
FAIRFIELD
Baptist Churchman's
Brotherhood Holds
Interesting Meeting

The Churchman's Brotherhood OF
the First Baptist church held it's
Irregular April meeting Wednesday
evening in the lower vestry Of the
church. In accordance with the vote
taken at the last meeting, Ladies'
Night was observed and each man
was supposed to bring a lady with
him. At $50 bountiful supper con-
sistnig of cold meats, ETC., was served
by the members of the Mabel Went
worth Philathea class and was very
much enjoyed by the 81 people pres
ent.
After the supper short business
meeting was held, and then the meet
ing was turned over to the program
committee. Justin Johnson, chairman.
Harry Plummer, president, gave a
| few remarks on the aims Of the or
ganization, stating that the purpose
was two fold. First, the social side
| where the members could have a
| happy time together in a social way
and exchange good fellowship. Sec
| ond, to help build up the church:
that is, to make the church more
| popular, in q Divine sense, and Il
place where men and women, boys
and girls like to congregate, and TO
make its influence felt in the COM
munity.
Mrs. Kilgore and Mr.. Plummer
| each rendered vocal solos which were
very much appreciated. and Theodore
| Stevens, who is a regular old FASH
toned violin player of the type which
we hear so much about lately, pleased
the audience with some real old
fashioned "fiddling."
The speaker of the evening was
Rev. Auguste Bocquel of the Second
Baptist church of Waterville. Mr..
Boquel stated that when he was
asked to speak here and his subject
was suggested he was very glad to
speak about Missions as this was
Keep Faith Week" of the Home
Missionary society. He gave very
instructive and interesting talk on
the beginning of the Home Mission
society and outlined the history of
the work among the French speaking
people in Canada and the United
States and especially in New Eng
land, and Maine.
| He said the church where he is
pastor in Waterville has $50 men,
bers and it is the only French Pro-
testant church in the State of Maine.
Most of his work is carried on in the
French language, although the chill
dren go to the public schools and the
Sunday school for them is conducted
in English. The church at Water
vile was organized in 1875 and 1t
now stands where a barroom once
stood.
/ He spoke of the high estee." which
the people of this country have for
the memory of Lafayette and said it
was because of his unselfish motives
and his altruistic spirit. That we
must have the same kind of motives
| and spirit in dealing with the foreign
speaking people who come to our
| shores and the only way is to edu-
cate them.
For the next meeting, which will
be the first Wednesday in May, 1t was
suggested that we endeavor to secure
II. f. Dunnack, State librarian, for
the speaker. though the matter was
left with the program committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL,


Jack Hoxie i'm "Six Shootin' Ro-
nance; Helene Chadwick and
Jack Mulhall in "Pleasure of the
Rich; Scarlet Streak and News
Weekly
The program offered this Friday
and Saturday is one of varied ma
ture, including pleasures of the
Rich" a society drama of the pres
ent day, played by an all star cast,
and strong western picture six
Shootin' Romance" featuring Jack
Hoxie. Both of these features are
warmly praised by the picture critics
and will give satisfactory entertain
ment. THE Scarlet Streak" and the
News Weekly complete the bill.
Next Monday and Tuesday an ex-
traordinary program will be offered.
including Adolph Menjou in "a So
cial Celebrity; a western, "Rustlin'
for Cupid; Our Gang Comedy; and
News Weekly. AS an added fea-
ture Leo Doucette and his orchestra
Will be placed on the stage and with
their new grand piano will offer sew
eral musical novelties.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09
SOMERvILLE

A. ]. Dodge was taking valuation
in the northwestern part of the
town Saturday and was a dinner
guest at +. A. Turner's.
Raymond Finley of Palermo, visit
ed Lewis Turner, Saturday.
Marie Turner is passing the Easter
vacation at her home here.
Gordon P. MARI. Colby '2s, who
mas been at home on vacation re-
turned to Waterville, Tuesday.
w. B. Hewett, Health Officer was
at the Corner, Tuesday, and auaran-
tined the homes of C. F. Brown and
III. c. Brown as there is a case of
scarlet fever in each family.
Fred L. Turner, Colby, '27, is at
home for few days.
George Fuller and son, G. L. Full
Ter are hauling lumber to A. r.
Colby's MILL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09
BOWDOINHAM

NORTH-Charles Wade and SIS
ter. Miss Clara, were Sunday guests
of Capt. and Mrs. w. A. Turner and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Powers.
Capt. and Mrs. w. A. Turner were
callers at the home of Capt. and
Mrs P. w. Sheldon. Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Woodrow of Green
field, Mass, Is visiting at the home
Of her father, E. G. Pert.
Leon Dunklee and son, Charles,
have returned from. a visit in Green
field, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wheeler Of
Richmond were Sunday callers at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Norris
Rouillard.
Mrs. George Fassett, who Is en-
ployed in Richmond, passed the
week end at her home here.
Herbert Weber, who is working
for j. c. Dill, has returned after
passing a vacation at his home in
Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09

Republican candidate for county at
torney of Knox county.
Joseph b. Reed of Portland. Re-
publican candidate for judge of pro-
bate for Cumberland county.
w. J. Thibodeau of Houlton, Re-
publican candidate for sheriff of
Aroostook county.
Fred b. Larner of Princeton, Re-
publican candidate for sheriff of
Washington county.
Millions. Arey of Bar Harbor, Re-
publican candidate for county COM
missioner for Hancock county.
Edgard +. Rounds of Portland, Re-
publican candidate for the House OF
Representatives.
Arthur L. Hayes of Limerick, Re-
publican candidate for county COM
missioner Of York county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09
BELGRADE

Mrs. David French who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Clara Gill
patrick of Richmond, has returned
home. The purpose of Mrs. french
visit was to give her mother a sur
prise birthday party. A valuable
present of gold ring set with a syn
thetic ruby was presented to the mo-
Their by her five children Della French
of Belgrade. Nathaniel and Wilbur
Gilpatrick of Richmond, Edmond Gill
patrick of Bowdoinham and Bertha
McGrath of Lisbon Ctr. also three
grandsons Roy and Nathaniel Gilpat-
rick Jr., of Richmond and Reginald
Emmons, also of Richmond. There
were twenty-five present.
David French who purchased the
Sam Pray place last fall has remodel
ed it over into very attractive s
room bungalow which he intends to
rent furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-09
Aged Hoe Given
To State Museum

Arthur L. Foster of % Middle
street, Augusta has presented the
State museum with a curious speci-
men of hoe which was brought from
England by one Of his ancestors. in
1901. The original owner was John
Foster, he the father OF Bert Foster,
he the father of Elias Foster. he the
father of Harden Foster. he the
Cyrus S. Foster, he the father OF AL
bert S. Foster, and he the father of
Arthur l.. Foster who is presenting
the specimen.
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Parent-Teacher
AssO'n of Maine to
Hold Meeting Here

The Maine Parent Teacher Assoc
citation will hold it's annual conven-
ton June a and in the Senate
Chamber at the State House. 1t was
announced yesterday by the presi-
dent, Mrs. Joseph d. Small of West
brook.
The program, is now being arrang-
ed and will include an evening as
sembly or reception on Friday even
ing, June 4.
officers of the association addi-
ton to the president are: Treasurer,
Mrs. Augustus o. Thomas of Au-
gusta; auditor, Mrs. D. w. Adams of
Augusta; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Percival A. Bachelor of West
brook; and recording secretary, A. D.
Gray of EuStiS.
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Olden Day Lamps
To Be Replaced

New Orleans, April. :. (APJ--lIaa.s'
Vieux Care Association has Con-
pleted arrangements to bring ialn 10y.
of other days into the lighting eh1 y.
of the French Quarter Of New =
leans. ),
The lanterns will be mooes ~,
those used a century ago except Nv X
the illumination will be furnishes =
electricity. ,.s.
Plans for the reconstruction o. q. =,
old French opera house and ING 4.
Louis hotel, destroyed by fire. %
are being considered. In
The association is charged W. n,
safeguarding the atmosphere q N I
French quarter and to proles.r
from possible inroads of modefnl'...
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HELP THAT BACKACUE

Also those stabbng pains, stiffness dull
headaches, nervousness, poor sleep and
that weary tired feeling! Oh, you can
help them! Take Foley Pills. a diuretic
stmulant for the kidneys. Every ingre-
dent in this helpful medicine is directed
to the betterment of your physical state.
Comes Mrs. Black, of Petersburg, Va,
who says: Before took Foley Pits
could not stoop over nor raise up without
great pain. Now. / have none" Ask your
druggist for Foley Pills. Your prompt i'm
provement will delight, and repay you.
Sold everywhere.-Adv.
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STATE HOUSE

Ing about eight tons when loaded.
over the highway between Cape Ned
dick, Me-, and Portsmouth, N. H., via
York Beach, York Harbor, York VIII
iage, York Corner and Kittery.
The request was supported by
Fran H. Ellis Of York, S. A. Preble
and MI. Tapley Of York, and State
Highway Policeman Hancock of that
town.
The commissioners denied the pc
tition.