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Evening star., 1926-09-12
new YORK REDUCES
PRISON Committing
New Law Reaches Habitual
Criminal and Results in
Fewer Major Crimes.
By Consolidated Press.

By Consolidated Press.
NEW YORK, September 11.-Sing
Sing almost spoke it's fareWeils tni9
week to some of its picturesque olo
residents-the committing resloentS
whose travels in and out OF the Ia
nous prison are made at intervals OIL
one. three or five years or thereaboutS.
The Baumes law, New YORK new
weapon which tightens the law s grip
on the hardened habitual criminal
stopped them. ,,o.
1t was the Baumes law Wnicn
caused the mad rush of criminals TO
get into Sing Sing before July l. wnen
the law took effect. 1t swept away
old parole privileges, forcing prls-
oner\to serve at least the minimum
term of his sentence. The law also
stiffened the sentences for old oHenu-
ers, and since July !, many OF them
have been caught in the net.
Fewer Major Grimes.
The number of major crimes com
mitted in Manhattan alone has neeh
reduced by almost a half since July
|. according to the police department.
| Only AZ cases of armed assault ana
robbery were recorded for July, as
against 81 for the corresponding
month last year. Police Commissioner
| Mclaughlin declared the Baumes
law has teeth in it."
There is no doubt that the new
law reaches the habitual criminal
with a long known record" the police
head said He is the type who can
| not be changed by reform, who has
succeeded in beating the case year
after year, and become bolder as he
continues his career of crime. The
law will be still more effective when
it is enforced with regularity and the
gunman knows in advance that II he
is caught 1t means life imprisonment
| or an added sentence for using a gun.
| without any chance to sway the court
with promises Of good behavior or to
beat a stiff sentence with q plea of
guilty."
The district attorneys office checks
| the names of men awaiting trial or
sentence who are suspected of having
previous records. AT present there
are about 400 names on the trial
| list and probably q third OF these have
| police records. Under the BalimeS
| law, a criminal convicted of second
| felony must be sentenced to a prison
! term not less than the longest term
nor more than twice the longest term
prescribed upon the first conviction.
For a fourth conviction Of a felony,
the criminal must be sentenced to life
| Imprisonment.
Evening star., 1926-09-12
TWO SLAIN OVER STILL.
Another Shot. Three Held, in Rum
Brawl at Tampa.

TAMPA, Fla. September IL tPl
Police reports today said Manur'
Hernandez was slain in a quarrel with
his former partner, :. COnetto. oV"r
a 25O-gallon still. and that J. y.
Nepper. police lieutenant. shot
Conetto to death when he later re-
sisted arrest. Rene Olavarrio. whc
was with Hernandez, was wounded
Angelo Camoisi was taken in custody
as a suspect and Antonio ParetinC
and Vincenzo Campisi were held a
witnesses.
Evening star., 1926-09-12

Some British coal mines extend
more than four miles from shore At a
depth Of 500 feet below the sea.
Evening star., 1926-09-12
c. H. CLARK WILL FILED,
Widow, Children and Sister
Share in Trust Fund.

HARTFORD. Conn. September ii
R).--With the exception Of SCI goo
specifically bequcathed. the estate Of
Charles Hopkins Clark. editor Of the
Courant. who died Sunday. is tc
constitute a trust fund. the incorg
of which will &c to his widow, hi'
two children and sister. under NJ.
Clark'S will fled for probate here.
Evening star., 1926-09-12
MUSSOLINl WARNS
ALL NATIONS PLOTS
ON LIFE MUST END
Continued from First Page.l

ent of the Communist cause, becom-
ing one of the most active agitators
in his region. The two bombs which
ne flung at Mussolini today he had
retained from the days Of his army
service.
Active Against Fascism.
With the advent OF fascism the
youth went to France, visiting Nice,
Marseilles and Paris, taking part in
anti-fascist activities. Recently, so
his story runs, he conceived the idea
of returning home and eliminating
Mussolini. whom ne" regarded as an
evil genius to his country.
Not having passport, the young
man was forced to re-enter Italy Sc
cretly. He says he arrived at his
home last Thursday and remained
there until this morning, when he
arrived in Rome about 7:30 o'clock.
The prisoner does not explain how
he acquired his knowledge of the
premier's lVual morning travel route,
but he says ne walked the streets
until o'clock, when he stationed
himself near the P1a gate to await
the passage of the premier's auto
mobile.
When captured the prisoner was
also carried an automatic pistol load
ed with dumdum bullets-that Is, the
nickel shells Of the bullets had been
filed SO as to cause them to expand
like a mushroom upon hitting the
victim.
Shows No Fear of Mob.
~rhe prisoner showed no emotion
when captured, nor on the trip to the
police station, when he was menaced
bv the hostile crowd. He maintained
his cool Cemeanor when taken TO the
main prison to be questioned and
there, after answering the preliminary
questions, he calmly demanded Gig
arctic and glass of water.
The police do not believe the prls-
oner's claim that he was alone in his
pIot. They say such Is the usual
claim made by such prisoners. They
believe that he was chosen ana
financed by antifacist organizations
in France, but to all queries the prls-
oner repeats:
I'm an anarchist. I have no ac-
completes"
The remarkable escape OF Premier
Mussolini evoked q demonstration OF
popular JOY in Rome today, paralleled
perhaps, only by the Armlstice day
celebrations in New York or London
or Paris.
People Show Great FervOr.
Rome INDUCED in a demonstration
that increased in fervor all day long.
There is scarcely a window in all
Rome that does not fly a flag, big or
little. the tricolor for Italy or the
black and gold for faeisn, whereof
Mussolini is the supreme and unques-
toned leader.
All the walls, the boardings and
even the pavements are covered with
nosters Of every size and color exhort
ing the citizens of Rome to express
their relief over II Duce's escape in
peans of Thanksgiving. The narrow
streets of the central part Of the
civ seemed to be in constant flow
with the parades of men, women and
even children. The blaring Of the
hundreds OF bands frequently was
drowned out by the facist cheer,
which has a real American college
boy punch in it.
Thousands of black shirts, armed
with pistols and carrying heavy
clubs, acted in double capacity of
guides and police. They led the pa
rades and, likewise. kept on the alert
TO suppress possible excesses of the
!lotheads.
The present attempt on Mussolini's s
Evening star., 1926-09-12

life differs strongly from the last
when Miss Gibson, admittedly insane,
shot at the premier. The police say
the attempt this morning was patent
ly a political crime. They say Clio
vannini came purposely from France
to commit the crime. 1t Is accepted
throughout the city that the would
be assassin was backed by circles of
antifascist Italians in France.
The feeling against France, which
at various times these last few years
had to be quelled by Mussolini's ad'
mOniShinS voice, again is at the boil
ing point
The failure Of France to suppress
or expell these antifascist agita-
tors is considered by the press and
public in Italy as almost tacit con-
sent to their "dastardly machina-
tions."
Death Penalty Demanded.
I.Tmpero sounds the keynote of
this popular feeling by demanding
in its leading editorial today the
immediate Redistribution OF the death
penalty for the would-be assassin;
urging Mussolini to accept measures
providing greater personal protec-
ton; urging that the Italian govern
ment Immediately ask France for
the eXtradition of the antifascist
agitators.
The police and military precautions
against riots and attacks on the
homes Of antifascists are elaborate.
Soldiers surround the Offices of al
the antifascist newspapers. The
place most heavily guarded is the
beautiful Farnese Palace, the seat
OF the French embassy and con-
sulate. Other French Centers like
the Villa Medici, where the French
academy is located, also are well
protected. The government has no
intention of allowing a repetition of
the outbreaks that occurred after
Miss Gibson's attempt on the pre-
mier's life when the Russian and
Polish embassies were attacked by
the mob.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
New Variety Store
Proves Popular Place
For Gardiner Shoppers

That GARDENERS new variety store
Is to prove popular was shown
Thursday when r. B. Erskine's :6c
to 81 store was crowded all day long.
At o'clock there were dozens OF
shoppers waiting. and the store did
an overwhelming business during the
morning and the noon hour. while
the store was well filled until closing
time.
AS advertised. everything was ar
ranged for convenience and the price
plainly displayed. An efficient corps
OF assistants were kept busy doing
up parcels and assisting buyers. The
practical kitchen utensils met with
a ready sale and for q while every
one on the street was carrying a
large bulky package. and telling of
their bargains.
The get acquainted sale will be
continued today and tomorrow with
the same low prices prevailing on
standard merchandise. There Is q
complete stock of goods but shop
pers should be on hand early In or
der to inspect the goods while the
variety is large. New goods are
coming in each day and this store
promises to be popular institution
for the shoppers Of Gardiner and
vicinity.
A handsome bouquet was sent to
Mr.. and Mrs. Erskine with the COM
pliments of Swift & Turner Co. Of
Augusta, with which concern Mr..
Erskine was associated for II years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
WINTHROP

Mrs. H. o. Williams and Mrs. w.
7. Briggs as delegates from the VIM
throp Farm Bureau attended a
meeting of the millinery leaders of
the-kennebec County Farm Bureau
susta Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Godfrey and
daughter. Dorothy, and Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Godfrey have returned from
a trip to Canada.
Miss Thelma Daniels, who has
been visiting relatives in town, left
Monday for Newcastle. where she
will teach at Newcastle Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Keith have
returned from a visit with relatives
in Chesterville.
c. Fl, Penney is serving on the
traverse jury at the September term
of the Superior Court at Augusta
Mrs. NJ. 4. Hewett of st. Peters
burg, Florida. is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. f. c. Leighton. On
Wednesday Mrs. Leighton and Mrs.
Hewett visited relatives in Madison.
Boys and girls who wish to enter
nection with the Grange Fair Sep
the prize speaking contest in con-
TENDER IS, please report TO Mrs.
Lottie York, chairman Of the enter
tainment committee.
f. NJ. Brown was a business visi-
tor in Augusta, yesterday.
Mrs. Augusta Rideout and Mrs.
Morrill,, who have been passing the
summer in town, left Wednesday for
their home in South Pasadena.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Methodist Prayer service

The weekly prayer meeting at the
Methodist church is steadily growing
in interest and in attendance. This
weeks meeting was unusually well at
tended. Rev. Mr.. Moyle spoke from
Genesis, chapter Z. the stosv of Noah,
showing Gods mercy toward mankind,
a mercy constant and shown from the
days that Noah started to build his
ark to the present day. None hut
Noah needed Gods warning. He heard
and obeyed and was saved. Noah and
his family, as the result OF their obe-
dience. were shut in with God. and we
shall be shut in with him IL we obey
II We are faithful in this life. Mr..
Moyle spoke forcefully on adherence
to the Bible and it's teachings, and
showed the danger Of getting away
from IT, The music at this service
was particularly good. 1t is ihoped
that all those who are interested in a
md-week meeting OF this kind and
have no other church home will at
tend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
First Public Meeting
Gardiner w. c.. r. u.

The first public meeting OF the sea-
son of the Gardiner Women's Chris
tan Temperance Union was held
Thursday night in the Universalist
vestry when Rev. A. r. Leigh, pastor
of the Randolph NJ. E. church address
sed large gathering on the topic of
Christian Citizenship" Mrs. Alver-
da Moore presided, and Rev. NJ. G..
Folsom, pastor of the Universalist
church led the devotions Music was
furnished by the Free Baptist or
chestra.
Rev. Mr.. Leigh said In part: Abra-
ham Lircoln's conception of citizen
ship. let every American, every low
er OF liberty, every well wisher to his
posterity, swear by the blood of the
Revolution never to violate In the
least particular the laws Of the coun-
try, and never to tolerate their vio-
lation by others. AS the patriots OF
seventy-six did to the support of the
Declaration of Independence. so to
the support of the constitution and
laws let every American pledge his
life, ais property and his sacred
honor. Let$every man remember that
to violate the law is to trample on
the blood Of his father, and to tear
the charter Of his own and his chill
dren's liberty. Let reverence for laws
be hreathed by every American mo-
tier 10 her lisping babe that prattles
on her lap, let 1t be taught in schools.
in seminaries and in colleges. Let II
be written In primers. spelling books,
and almanacs Let il be preached
from the pulpits, proclaimed in the
legislative halls. and enforced in
vi rs To- Ia -
come the political religion of the ma
ton" What shall be our future? 1t
rests With the conscience Of the peo-
pie. Righteousness exalteth ma
ton. but sin IS a reproach to any peo-
pie"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Universalist Church Notes

The Universalist Church School
Will hold its first session of the sea-
son at $50 Sunday morning, Septem-
Der II. 1t Is especially desired that
every pupil and teacher make special
ef1ort TO be present and the parents
assist in making this first session a
largely attended one. During Sep
TENDER the church school will hold its
sessoion at 9: 80 A. NJ. The Univer-
saiist church will open this coming
Sunday, September. IL. During the
vacation the new dining room has re-
ceived its final decoration and the
memorial windows re-leaded. The
mixed quartette will rener two selec-
tons.
Robert Manson Wi be the leader
on Sunday night of the Y. P. c. L.
OF the Cniversalist church. The top
&c will be: What Do You Wish the
\. 2. {. L. to Accomplish This Year"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
East Pittston
Church Services

The meetings at Fast Pittston next
Sunday will be held at 1890 A NJ,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Goss, at ?. NJ, a service will be
held on the East Pittston camp
ground. and at $50 P. NJ. in the East
Pittston Methodist church. Rev.
George Newell of Gardiner. is ex-
pected to speak at the latter hour.
These services are under the direction
Of Leon Pulsifer and his workers.
This Saturday evening at 7:3o
there will be a player meeting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII F.. Shea
with Elmer H. Houdlette, of Dresden
Mills, as the leader
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
35th Annual Picnic
And Bradstreet Outing
Was ENJOYABLE Event

Three carloads, carrying z6S happy
kiddies, left Depot Square At 10
o'clock Thursday morning on tne
25th annual Bradstreet excursion.
with ideal picnic weather to help
make their day a perfect one. AT
$50 in the morning there were a
dozen youngsters on hand fearing
they would be left behind, but those
in charge saw that everyone with
tickets got aboard safely. Some of
the younger children were accom-
panied by their mothers. but every
one entered into the spirit of tire
occasion and 1t was 4 real young
peoples day.
At Island Park games and all kinds
OF outdoor sports and the usual pic
mic lunches were enjoyed. At 3
o'clock the party returned home tired
but happy and anticipating the next
excursion provided by fund left for
that purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Sylvain. Huchea

Mrs. Florence A. Hughes and Fred
Sylvan were quietly married at the
Methodist parsonage, Friday, Sep
TENDER 8 at 1850 o'clock. They were
unattended.
Mrs. Sylvan has been a resident
of Hallowell for the past several
years. Mr.. Sylvan il formerly of
Keene. n. H., and is at the present
time foreman in one Of the rooms OF
the Commonwealth Shoe and Leath-
er Company at Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvan have the
best wishes of their many friends
and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
City Schools Will
Open Next Monday

The city schools will open Monday,
Sept. Is. There are to be no changes
in the teaching force at the high
school. Mrs. Warren. formerly of
Louden Hill school will replace Mrs.
Edward Whalen at the Middle Stree.
Primary, and Mrs. Joseph f. Blais-
dell will take the Loudcn Hill school.
Music will be introduced into the
grades this year. All prospects point
to an unusually large registration. All
buildings have been put In fine condi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

School supplies from stationery to
clothing are being featured in the
windows of Gardiner stores. All OF
the schools Of Gardiner, Farmingdale
and Randolph with the exception OF
New Mills and Libby Hill open Mon
day. September 13. The two except
ed schools open Tuesday. September
IL. The general teachers meeting
will be held at 2 o'clock, Saturday
afternoon at the High school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Al the oolussum ronirht

Percy" is the name OF the feature
picture which will be shown at the
Coliseum tonight. The theatre Is now
under new management and Will run
high class pictures. comedies and news
reels each night. with two shows. At
8 and 8 o'clock. Watch this paper
for further announcements concern
ing this theatre.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Hail. RolIins

Miss Annie Rollins of Pittsfeld and
Alfred Hall of South Gardiner were
married September 4 In Rochester,
n. H, by City Clerk Frank f. Hus-
sey, according to returns filed at the
Office of the Gardiner City clerk. The
bride and groom are popular Gardi-
ner young people, Mrs. Hall having
been employed for some time in Gid
den and Curtis confectionery store
and In the Office of the r. T. Hazard
Co. Mr.. Hall is employed as a box
maker in South Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Monday Club Will
Meet Next Tuesday

The Minister'S Monday club will
hold their next meeting Tuesday,
September IA at 1890 A. NJ, in the
Universalist vestry, Gardiner. The
paper will be given by Rev w. P.
Bradford of Hallowell. A farewell
dinner will be given Rev. Fl. L. Skill
lin, pastor of the Gardiner First Bap-
tist Church ~ the ministers COM
prising the association. The dinner
will be served by the ladies Of the
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

The board of registration will be In
session at City hall today from 9 to
10 A. NJ, and from 2 to and Z to 3
p. NJ. Saturday there will be no eve
ming registration. The hours viii be
10 to IL A. NJ and to p. NJ. Those
who desire to register should keep
long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Gardiner members OF the American
Legion have been notified that the
outing of the Ivan Bicknell Post, No.
80. Of the National Soldiers Home
which was to have been held Satur-
day of this week at Three Mile
Pond. has been postponed to Sep
TENDER is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Earl Buster" Mcdonald, who has
been acting as councillor at Camp
X. c. at Monroe in Orange county,
New York State this past summer.
returned Thursday to his home in
Farmingdale. He leaves the latter
part of this month for his junior
year at Holy Cross college at Wor-
Cester, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
Georos W, Caldwell

George W. Caldwell. formerly Of
Winthrop, passed away in Augusta,
Thursday. at the age OF 70 years. He
is survived by his wife, Mary l..
Caldwell Of Cumberland, and a son,
Dwight l.. Caldwell of East Harps-
we'll. Funeral services will be held
Saturday afternoon at o'clock at
the Roberts Funeral Parlors in this
town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Tourists passing through TINS sec
ton find the new markings put III
place instead of the state yeiiow
markers, much more easy TO follow.
These designate the international
route, and the number through Gar
diner is "o01" black on white shields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

The Misses Mana Marson. Ruth
Hale. Evelyn Libby and Dorothy
Rose, graduates of Gardiner High
Schoo1 this past year have entered
the Shaw Business College in Au-
susta Miss Hattie Trott OF this
city Is also student there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10
American Legion
Installs Officers

Therecently elected officers Of Ben
tan1in E. Smith Post, No. 4, American
Legion were installed with proper
ceremony at largely attended meet
ing held at the hall, Thursday even
Ing. The installation exercises were
conducted by Leigh Weber Of Au-
gusta, County Chairman Of the Le-
ston. The new officers are, Comman-
der, George w. Smith; Vice-Com-
mander: E. r. johnson. Adjutant;
NJ. P. Scott; Finance officer, B. H.
White, Chaplain; Rev. Edw. c. Nc
Allister, Sergeant alarms, E. E.
Pomerleau.
The members Of the Auxiliary were
special guests Of the evening and af-
ter the business session refreshments
and dancing were enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Mrs. Jennie Stone and daughter
Miss Abby who have been passing the
summer at their Farmingdale home
left Thursday for Mt. Vernon, n. "
where Miss stone will resume her
position as teacher in the public
schools
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Yuba MacPhee Of South Gardiner
has accepted a position as chief
steward on the S. S. Ruth" plying
between New York and Baltimore
Md. Mr.. MacPhee left Thursday
morning for New York to join his
shin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Rev. William J. Metz. Of Perry. n
T., superintendent of one of the Red y.
path Chautauqua circuits was the
som at the Universalist Parsonage
guest of Rev. and Mrs. NJ. G. Fol.
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. George r. sager,
daughter Miss Elinor, son Arthur, Of
this city, ana Mr.. ana Mrs. Elwyn sa-
ger Of Portland left Thursday night
for an automobile trip to Philadelphia,
New York and Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Mrs. A. n. Smith Of Hallowell.
Friends preacher. and formerly a
resident of Gardiner, assisted DR.. H.
3. Haskell at the mid week devo-
tional service at the Methodist
church, bringing helpful message
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Tho regular meeting Of Caroline
Commandery, No. ISL, U. o. G. c.
will be held Friday evening, Septem
Der .. A largo attendance is re
quested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Manager Charles Gatchell Of the II
n. S. football team has recently re-
Gently n number of attractive offers
for additional games. The season
promises to be good one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

r~ The names Of Eugene Bachelder
and Otis Staples were drawn at the
city Clerks Office, Thursday morning
to serve as traverse jurors at tne
october session Of the supreme judi
cial court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Miss Maud and Eta Benner, Maui
rice and Percy Benner, were called to
Waterville Wednesday by the death
OF their uncle. Walter Kuhn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry votoe, daugh-
ter Stella, son Theodore and Miss
Dorothy Policy have returned from a
trip to Portsmouth, N. H, waltham
and Revere Beach, Mass.