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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27

Sees Benefit in
RefOrestatiOn of NE.

Rutland, VT. May 26-R - New
England can regain her economic
status by reforestiny a million acres
of waste land, Col. w. B. Greeley
chief forester of the United States
forest service. told the members of
the Vermont Forestry Association in
annual session at Long Trail. Sher-
burne. today. The association re-
elected K. r. B. Flint of Mortified.
president. Reginald T. Titus of
Mortified resigned as secretary to
go to the west coast trade extension
bureau in Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Spain Rejoices Over
Surrender of Power
full Moroccan Chief
tain
Fleeing from Boukonga Tribes
men, Enters French Zone in
MOr0ccO-Feared Vengeance
of Sultan and Native Justice
Clarifies Situation and
Makes Easy Future Opera.
tons of French and Spanish
in Region

Madrid, May -Abd-el-Krim,
the Riffian war lord. has surrendered.
Official announcement to this effect
has been made.
Krim entered the French zone in
Morocco in flight from the Boukouya
tribesmen. Details of the surrender
are not yet available.
Rather than fall into the hands Of
, the sultan and having to face native
justice, Krim is declared to have pre-
ferred to put himself at the mercy OF
the French.
The submission of the chieftain had
been expected in official circles and
there was much rejoicing throughout
Spain when the foreign Office made the
announcement of his surrender.
France and Spain some time ago
agreed on the procedure to To- followed
should Abd-ei-Krim capitulate.
A commission has been sent to
Taxa, in French Morocco to take
charge of the Spanish prisoners re-
leased by The Riff1ans.
Future operations in Morocco, 1t Is
said, will consist merely of clearing
the region between Tetuan and Shes
huan of the bandits infesting it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Glen Cove, N. Y, Gives
S5OO,OOO Lot of Land

Glen Cove. N. Y, May 26.-[P-
This town on the southern shore of
Long 1sland, which although situated
on the sound. owned no beach front
except 20-foot right of way to the
water. today received a gift of prop
erty worth 100000 and including a
beach and pier from j. p. Morgan
in memory of his wife.
The land includes 1900 feet of
beach front and Is designated for
use as public park and swimming
beach for the inhabitants Of Glen
Cove and Locust Valley. Because Of
the many. wealthy residents WHO
have bought estates along the beach,
the city itself has had almost no ac-
cess to the beach in the past.
Mrs. Morgan died at the Morgan
country home at Glen Cove last Au-
gust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Half Million Worth
Liquor Seized Since
Last November
Long Shore Line Inviting to
r u m-Runners Operating
from Ships Out at Sea-
Fayorite Ruse Revealed in
Seizure 1000 Gallons Alcohol
AT Wealthy Philadelphian's
Estate, Manchester, Mass.

Bfston, May 26.-(P)-Rum SNUG
glerf operating along the shores Of
Massachusetts since last November
have forfeited liquor valued roughly
at half a million dollars to law en-
cement officers. Major seizures
alone have aggregated nearly $780,
600 in value with a host of smaller
seizures by coastguardsmen and
poli&e shore patrols adding to the
total
A favorite ruse of the rum run
nersI was revealed today when Man
chester, Mass, police officers seized
1000 gallons of alcohol on the estate
of Harrison K. Gamer. wealthy and
Continued on Page +Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Sees Need Sense
HumOr to Promote
Cause Church Unity

Boston, May 26.-(Pl-A sense OF
humor will help the cause of church
unity more than all the argumenta-
tive artillery of Christendom, the
Rev. Roger S. Forbes of Germantown
Pa. told the Alliance of Unitarian
Women today. The meeting was
part of the American Unitarian AS
sociation's anniversary week gather
ing.
IF the various denominations
could be made to laugh together. u
Mr.. Forbes said, THE cause OF
church unity would be definitely ad-
vanced. 1t may be doubted whether
people ever convince each other OF
anything. Issues. events. results are
actual demonstrators in life but peo-
pie sometimes attract one another
through the gracious and playful
power of personality. greatly to the
glory of Cod,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Riffian War Lord Throws
Self on Mercy French Govt.
Mother of Welded Twins
Holds Hope They Will Die

South Bend Ind May 2s-(APlTWo sir babies perfect in
linked together
born here Saturday. being sustained by bottle feeding and
The babies here; doctors duty to do what h: for
clan for the twins and Bessie Medeh He said operation to
separate them would fatal
Mr. and Mrs Nicholas Medeh deeply shaken by the strange
BIRTH mother between mother the
the which i'll adapted
Unlike the who
permit Ioeomoon these who Joined the pelvic grde,
would be able walk anything
The babies Sometimes while
feeding
would affect Similar
for
other that they share Colon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Beidleman to Get
All Information Needs
In Primary Returns

Pittsburgh, Nav 26-(p'-'tt orneys
for the commissioners of Allegheny
County pittsburgh and Edward 4.
Beidleman. Ware candidate for gov
ernor in the recent primary. reached
an agreement lat today in the con-
troversy growing out of the demand
of Beidleman that his representative
be permitted to inspect all election
rturns. The commissioners agreed to
furnish any information desired by
Beidleman's counsel.
The Beidleman forces several days
ago entered court appeals from the
official count in 271 Allegheny dis
tricts after they had made charges
of frauds in the election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Missing Rockland
Lobster Smack Found

Rockland. Me-, May 26.-(Pl-The
Rockland lobster smack Margaret,
unreported for nine days and feared
lost. was found today by coastguard
picket boats 35 miles southwest Of
Monhegan Light. A radiophone mes
sage to this port said the Margaret
was safe and proceeding under her
own power, but did not give the
cause Of her delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Mild Earthquake
Noted at OrOnO. Me.

Orono. Me-, May 26.-(P)-A
slight earthquake. characterized by
decorations rather than tremors. was
felt here last night at about Ills,
residents reported today.
The disturbance was described as
being like heavy explosion and
many thought there had been such
a disturbance at one of the two big
mills in the town. The detonations
lasted but a few seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Salvation Army
Head Slightly Better

New York, May 26.-(P)-The con-
dition of Commander Evangeline
Booth. national leader of the Saliva
ton Army, was reported tonight as
slightly better. -,
Commander Booth is said to still
be subject to fainting spells and I'M
able to take much nourishment.
While the pain has eased somewhat
and she is fairly comfortable. her
condition is regarded as critical.
Miss Booth was stricken with ap-
pendicitis again several days ago
while at her home in White Plalns.
Because of complications an opera
ton has not been performed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Radio Man MCGEE
To Go North Again

Chicago. May 26-(P1-Paul J.
MCGEE of Nation. Ills. who accom-
panied the Macmillan Mcdonald ex-
petition into the Arctic last year as
radio operator on the S. S. Arctic,
will again make the trip. He was
today named operator for the Mac
Millan-Rawson expedition for the
Field Museum, which sails from Wis
casset, Me-, June 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Two Day Session
Librarians Closes at
Belfast Wednesday
(Special TO Kennebec JournaN

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Belfast. Me-. May 26-The two
days Round Table Of Maine u
rains closed tonight with an asdress
by Miss Marian, Brainard, assistant
state librarian. whose subject was,
Some books have met" The dele
gates were entertai-ed at a tea this
afternoon by NJ E. Arancis Abbott,
librarian Of the Belfast Free Library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Auburn Woman Dies
Victim of Shock

Auburn, Me-, May 26.-lA)-W me
waiting at street corner Ior Al
eIectric car tonight, Mrs. Malinda Da-
Wis 65 Of south Paris, who had been
visiting friends here. was stricken
with a shock and died shortly after
her removal to a hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Loss of Life From
CyclOne in Burma

Ranonsoon Burma. May 26.-(P)-
say - reaching here from Akyab
oon,s nat a severe cyclone has caused
damaerable loss of life and extensive
ana 10 property. The law courts
dest.anos. government buildings were
ton dyed; Telegraphic communica-
uds been interrupted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Seize Schooner
With $50 Cases Liquor

New London, Conn.,. May 26.-(P)
The British schooner Mulhall, car
rying $50 cases of liquor. was seized
today by coastguard patrol boat 1877,
according to a message received at
the coastguard base here late to-
night. The radio message did not
state where the seizure. was made or
whether the schooner would be tow
ed to Newport, r. l., or to this port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Fisherman Drowned
In N. Brunswick Lake

Calais, Me-. May 26.-(Pl-Daniel
Mcdonald was drowned while fishing
in Digdewash Lake, N. b., today
when his canoe overturned. Unable
to swim he sank before companion,
Leonard Stoves, could reach him.
Stoves swan ashore and reported the
accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
General Forecast

The northeastern disturbance is
central several hundreds miles south
of New Foundland and moving slow
ly eastward without material
change in intensity. Stagnant con-
ditions prevail almost generally over
the United States and Canada. The
indications are for light showers
Thursday in portions of the middle
Atlantic states.
Winds: North of Sandy Hook:
Moderate north and northeast winds
and mostly overcast weather Thurs
day,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Clashes on
Dry Order
Continue
Presidents Prop osal
Is A tia k e d and
Defended in Both
Branches

Senate Judiciary Will Begin
Discussion of Legality Today
Wide Difference of Opinion
Over Right to Authorize En-
ployment of State and Local
Police as Dry Agents-Order
Without Warrant at Law,
View of Senator Cummins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
argentine Bound
RIVER POstpOnes Leg

nardo l H. Fla. May 26.-fP)-Ber-
his f,sbt esgan late today postponed
fourth ~ 70 Havana, Cuba, on the
IN Aryae OF his flight to his home
sontina, until early tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Local Radio Conditions

There was better volume last
night, reception being better than for
some time. Montreal and Ottawa.
Canada. came through very we'll.
There was some fading and static,
however, which did not spoil recep-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27

Washington, May 26.-(P)-The
nomination of Mckenzie Moss, an as
sistant secretary Of the treasury, to
be a judge Of the federal court OF
claims in the place of Judge George
E. Downey, who died here this week
was sent to the senate today by
President Coolidge.
Mr.. Moss was appointed an assist
ant secretary Of the treasury i'll 1891
by President Harding after service
here as deputy commissioner of in
ternal revenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
The Day in Washington

Chairman Wadsworth of the sem
ate military committee opposed the
Geneva poison gas convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27

Senate consideration of the extern
sion of federal road aid was Locked
by Senator Reed of Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27

The new Coolidge prohibition or
der was again discussed in house
and senate. eE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27

Government aid for the farmer
was urged by Senator Cummins of
Iowa, in advocating the corn belt
relief bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27

Informal inquiry into the Nicara-
guam situation was initiated in the
senate foreign relations committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
THE WEATHER
FAIR

FAIR
New England and Eastern New
York: Generally fair Thursday and
Friday; little change In temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Sees Good
In0utconne
Of Strike
british Ambassador Is
Cratified Principles
Of Govt Prevailed

Victory by Strikers Would
Have Meant Revolution, His
Belief-Generations to Come
viii Have Faith in Free
constitutional Parliament
ary Govt-New Era of In
ternal Peace Will Follow
Settlement of British Miners
Strike
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Generally fair Thursday and Friday;
not much change in temperate ..
Moderate northerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27

President Coolidge nominated AS
sistant Secretary Mckenzie Moss to
be judge of the court Of claims and
named the revised board of tax APP
peals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
Mbns;4z/
a.

How'd you enjoy four billion fire
crackers exploding one after an
other against you? Your meas
ley little spark plug has 4,000,-
000, 900 bangs against it in ten
thousand miles. Do you wonder
you ought to change the thing
once in an aquamarine moon?
New pep to your motor with a
new set of Champion Spark Plugs
from Fifield's opp. the depot, Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27

Prevailing textile wages were pro-
tested before the senate labor COM
mittee by Thomas F. Mcmahon,
president of the International Text
lie Workers.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-23
PROGRESS

The elderly college professor stop ped in speeches. awe as his won dering eyes took in the gigantic con- struction work which was finally being completed after years of supcrhuman labor.
 "Ah." gaspcd the college professor at last to the superintendent in charge of construction, Tit is mar vicious, almost superhuman in its extraordinary vastness. That mighty dam harncssing untold horse pow er-what a tremendous undertaking to build it! Then that enormous mass of power houses and factory buildings. The hugcncss of it-tho tremendous scale on which it has been done. The incredible numbers of men engaged in the work and the gigantic sums of money that have been spent. What gagantuan thing it is to create all this and to call on nature for such illimitQblo power in this magnificent undertaking. Tell mo, to what purpose for the good of mankind is this crowning achieve | mcnt of mankind dedlcated?" i "AW, ain't you hcard?" responded the superintendent This is the new face powder plant of the Consolidat- ed Cosmetic Company"
 --F. H. Williams
New Britain herald., 1926-01-23
g Years Ago Today

Drafts of the new charter are now ready for public consideration. The board is evenly divided ns 10 whether or not the boajA of public works should include the water and sewer boards.
 The annual meeting Of the Don nrllcy Brick Co.,, was held today and the following directors elected; T. II. Brady, H. M. Clark, T. c. Smith, J. M Curtin, James Roche, r. Me Cahe and John Boyle. The directors chose the following officers: Prcsi- 'dcnt T. II. Brady; secretary, James Roche; treasurer and manager, Pat rick MCCabc.
 The Barnett streets defeated the Arch streets at polo Saturday night at thc Casino, s to 2. The Barnctts had Faulkner, Monier, StinElc, Sand berg, Goodridgc, and Ed Sandbcrg in the lineup.
 Charles r. Smith has been re- elected president of Landcrs. Frary X Clark. The directors are Francis E. Cooley, James I Howard, Pnny Jewell, Henry E. Russell, Charles r, Smith, George N. I.andcrs, Andrew J. Slopcr Lucius \. Barbour, and ! Henry C. Judd,
 w. L. Hatch has been elected secretary of the Erwin Home Corp. and W. E. Latham auditor.
 W. r.. Beers shot @ at the Com. pany | rifle shoot last might.
 On tho reception committee fol Ithc annual Now Britain club rccep, ton are A. ]. Sloper, F.. N. Stanley | R. C. Mcrwin. l.. II, Pease, C. J | Parker, ]. F.. Cooper, w. l.. Hatch c. r. Hart, NJ. s Hart N. r. Cooley i C. F. Oldcrghaw, W. F. Atwood, G , W. Traut, and W. C. HunEerford.
 The Yale freshmen defeated in
 high school basketball team las night, 12 to II. Prior of this cit, starred for the winners.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-23

form Is supposed 10 "equallzc" mat. ters as well ns reforming them, In tax reforms there always is some kind Of Equalization" in the otfing,
 Equalization necessarily means that some people will pay less than before and others will pay moro, Otherwise there scarcely can be equalization reform.
 Consequently there Nre some residents Of the town who fear the decrease in tho mill rate will not re- suit in as much Of decrease for everybody as tho increased valua. ton will produce, Whether such fears are justified remains to bc seen.
 Reforming the tax system usually Is not universally satisfying, cspc- cially as tho object Of such reforms Is to equalize taxation, The main consideration Is that tho taxes are really cqunlized In fact,
 Tho size of Berlin is such that all citizens can take a personal inter est in tho tax situation.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-23

Mayor Paonessa's veto of the reso- lution creating the alice of a permanent deputy building inspector was not unexpected by those who are familiar with the situation. In fact, if he had failed to veto the resolu- tion there would have been great surprise.
 While the report of the committee which investigated the need of per- manent deputy inspectors in the building department was innocent on the surface, it is whispered that it was not entirely innocent in pur- pose. Close students of goVern- mental acts smcllcd q mouse in the woodpile or thought there might be a colored gentleman conceal in Den mark, or something. And they were not far wrong.
 Republican leaders have looked askance on the apparent friendship between Acting Deputy Building In- spcctor Rutherford, a member of their own party, and Mayor Paones- sa, q democrat They believe that there is too much brotherly love l Anyone who is friendly 10 the mayor becomes a candidate for their black. l list, or at least leaves himself open 10 suspicion. According to reports they decided to smoke Rutherford out so the Investigating committee inconsistent with its report on thu | future building situation, favored the creation of a permanent deput! building inspector not because th' committee really thought one wa 1 needed but because this was q Eoot chance to corner Rutherford, as the, believed. They knew that if he wa named permanent deputy building inspector he would resign from tn common council, thereby leaving vacancy which could bo filled witt man not so independent in hi views. Furthermore. if Rutherfor
 were appointed permanent deput inspector by democratic commis sion they could point their finger
New Britain herald., 1926-01-23
FITTING PRIVILEGES

The Chicago matron who in d speech the other day enunciated it as her opinion that q place shogll be provided in every neighborhood where loyesmitten couples could in- dulge in what is commonly called betting parties" claimed she knew exactly what she was talking about.
 Conditions have changed since grandma's day, she said, and in- numerable girls are denied proper place, under proper safeguards, where they can entertain their gentleman friends. Perhaps she had in mind some of the modern apart ments in inc large cities, where suites" are not only immodcrately small and consisting Of only q few rooms, but usually are always shared hy others. Cupid has q hard lime where such conditions exist aud there is every probability that the task som tr't is EopcIess 10 lhc iuIlo love angel with the bow and arrows.
 l. is for this reason, the matron continued. th"t so much pc>ting is carried on in automobiles; the loycorn simply have no other space to give vent 10 their feelings
 Snnh conditions happily do not ,ylst in a city of New Bri'ain's size, Conditions may not be as ideal as they uscd to be- and the automobile as a love nest is not en- ;iro'y unknown; but we have no such iuordinate crowding of the reputation as is the case ill Chi cpgo or Sow York. Most girls arc .hl, to find d quj't nook 10 enter tain.
 On rh' whole, however. Cupid is having a harder lime of it than eyer b,farr; if this wore not thc ras, we womb l,gr fewer almoni- tlonS about the advantages Of early marriug,s. r. mere and better op- portun!ti,s for betting parties will help out the situation something might hc ocr' we'd on that SCOT" . As a personal opinion, and not on' coming from au export, 'iIhrr w should say off hand that pcr,jnf parties may not always had 10 mar riagc. In rhn old days beyond re- call rhur u#S much lr>s pctjini Ihau today and more mrrN!ng; in deed. there arc stories 10 the cf feet that many a happily marric' man never tudulgrd in betting a all dminr his comung lays, Pet ling las rho caImarhs of rronras fmmum: rEn youth or m'ii'n wh Hhcs pstGug is uo' always cn thulas'ir nbour an carly marriage
New Britain herald., 1926-01-23

The modern Solomon In Detroit who used concealed moving pie ture machine in the courtroom to detect the reactions of two women toward a child he temporarily ordered sent to an institution was satisfied as to which woman should have the youngster after he had examined the pictures. This Is more evidence Of our machine age; even justice Is ladled out by machinery.
New Britain herald., 1926-01-23
nERIIN'S TAX REFOHN

The town Of Rortin, from all ac- counts, must Ar excited as Washing ton was turing tno latc world $, rirs; but whereas WasHingion was arous. cd over inc groat"st Of outdoor sports. Berlin is excited olcr the in- door spor Of tax reform. Consider ing that 'hc grand list of the town has been n,ar'v doubled and there is 8 general fear manifested among ciIzrnry that somebody will have 10 pay moro tax money 'ban they formcrly did. it looks as iC there is some cause Tor alarm, Nrt th" dirc misgivings and terrible foroholinss may be in error; it is possible that the town will not need 10 mfIict more taxes upon ifs prosperous citi- zenry provided no additional WAYS and means ar' found to apurorria'" monoy
 The town has had a foN rate Of a mills, with an additional rirn lis- trirt rate Of seven mills. making %2 mills in all. although th" 'Jro dIs- 'rirts Ao not incnle tho entire town. Those not in rbo fire districts lo not need 'o pay tho cN'ra scy'n mills
 But under inc n'w tax r"'o'm equalization plan, which cost $lo,- yoo 10 d'l,e". fh. grand is' has ben u,ar'y doubted. The cEp'c eta ton s-rms 10 ho that thc new taA raj. wh,H if Is fiNod will be in ths noiglborhood ot 13 or 1G mills which with fire district fax would make the new total e2 or 2% mills This O. rou.so wuu1l be q ral.na reduction. and may be possible il view of the budget,
 But inc new system Of tax re-