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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Unknown Would
Buy One of Young
Vanderbilt's Papers

New York, April 29-(Pl-Five Of
fers were made today to assist Cor
nelius Vanderbilt Jr., in raising $780,
600 which he said was needed to
avert the crash of his chain of news
papers in Los Angeles, San Francisco
and Miami, Fla, accoId ding to an an
nouncement by Dudley Field Malone,
his legal adviser.
One offer was for the purchase OF
an unnamed Vanderbilt paper for
$1,000. 600. Mr.. Malone said. He did
not reveal the identity of the would
be purchaser or of the four others
who offered financial assistance. The
offers are being investigated, he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Lightning Fires
100000 Bbl. Reservoir
Oil i'm California

Bakersfield. CAL April 2S-.ss- -. \
huge reservoir containing 4oo'vCo
barrels of oil. was set afire by light
r;n~ late TODAY at the tank farm OF
the Standard OF! Company OF Cali
fornia i've miles northwest OF here
The reservoir, a pit i've acres IN
extent. which was rooted over Win
asphalt. became a belching inferno
few minutes after the bolt STRUCK
Fifteen other earthen storage
places on the farm were believed 70
he far enough removed TO prevent
spread of the FIRE, but some Iears
were held that there might be 8 rep
e.irson of the recent disasters 81 the
san Luis obispo and Brea farms 81
the Union Oil Company should 'i'e
flaming lake boil over.
Workmen were rushed 10 the scsIle
IN b,iN higher the dyke surrounding
the blazing cauldFoE-
TIE total storage capacity OF me
-a--, * about eGs3. 6ea harFeas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Seek Missing Lynn
Man; Left Gardiner
Residence Wednesday

special to the Kennebec Journalb
Gardiner, Apr. 29.-Wilbur B.
Flanders, an electrical contractor of
Lynn, Mass, who had been staying
with his sister. Mrs. Chauncey Dale
on Maple street in this city, disap-
peared from his stopping place on
Wednesday night shortly after
o'clock and has not been seen since.
Mr.. Flanders had been suffering
from a nervous breakdown, caused
BY oyerwork.
He is a years OF age, weighs lao
pounds. and is ; feet, . inches tall.
He Is of medium complexion with
hrewn hair, which is beginning TO
turn gray and has blue eyes. When
last seen he was wearing a light
gray felt hat brown overcoat, blue
serge suit and black shoes and
Stockings. Any Information regard
ing his whereabouts should be for
sarded TO Mrs. Wilbur Flanders, 80
LIN street, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Victim of Sub Blast
Believed Near Death

New London. April z3.-CPp-sylves-
ter Earl Matlock. fireman, first class.
was reported dying at the base bospi-
tai here tonight as result Of inju-
ries received n an explosion In the
battery room Of the submarine S-4s
early last week. The explosion has
thus far claimed the lives Of four men
and eight others are In the hospital.
Navy department records show that
his parents reside in Charleston, III.
Navy officials have been unable to
locate relatives of Claire Daniel Fields.
electrician, first class, who died Satur-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30

washington, April 29.-(P]-
Agreement for a settlement of the
A0o5 100000 French war debt was
reached late today by the American
debit commission and Ambassador
Berenger.
frances latest offer for a total
oayment of S6.S47,674.000 over a 60
year period was received by the
commission early in the afternoon
and after an hours consideration it
was laid before President Coolidge,
who gave his approval.
The offer exceeded by more than
100000, 900 the debt proposal of the
unsuccessful Caillaux mission of last
simmer and its acceptance ended
more than eight months of almost
constant bargaining between repre-
,entstives of the two countries.
The settlement not only concluded
negotiations with Americas second
largest war debtor, but substantially
completed the commissions work of
funding the S10.102, 100000 foreign
world war debt of this nation. Only
$4,000, 900 of this amount remains
unfunded.
The end of the long discussion
between the two countries came
quickly and quietly in marked con-
trast to the excitement which mark
ed the visit of the Caillaux mission.
France authorized her ambassador
to accede to the commissions de-
mand that the first payments be in
Continued on Page 3-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30

Two men, each claiming the authority and the rights OF
high sheriff of Kennebec County, sat in amlabe
Thursday afternoon and evening at the kenneoec county
while the citizens the county asked the important queson
"Who is Sheriff of Kennebec County"
Henry F. Cummings of Manchester, sheriff since January
and removed by Governor Ralph Brewster on Thurs
day acting advice of his counsel refused to be dp
while John M Eastman appointed by the governor to
bat nositon confirmed unanimously by the governors coun
ell properly bonded and n declared that ne now the
sheriff of this county, and he remained in the jail Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Wellesley Receives
French Republics
Tokens of Gratitude

Wellesley. Mass, April 29.-(Pl-
Gifts from the president of the French
republic to Wellesley College as a to-
ken of gratitude for Wellesley's con-
tribution of an ambulance and $780,
600 in the World War. have arrived
here. one is lust of George Wash
ington. Another is a bust Of Benja-
min Franklin. Americas first ambassa-
dor to France. The other two are
two vases of sevres pottery.
Inscribed on the pedestals OF the
vases are the words: lie President
de la Republique Franchise Welles-
ley College. % Mai. 1925"
The gifts were officially made at the
COLLEGES semi-centennial celebration
last May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30

Boston, Apr. 39.-(Pl-While a bat
talon of police officers and citizens
searched the Meofield woods, Albert
Deshon and Robert Samburski.
wanted here for the murder Of Pa
trolman Frank ]. Comeau March "a.
were arrested late today in house
directly across the street from the
Division police station in East
Boston.
The police said that Deshon ad-
mitted firing the shot that killed
Comeau, answering a detective with
yes, I did. 1 killed him." 1t was
Deshon whom Stanley Toothaker. ar
rested in Lynn after a burglary a
week ago Sunday, named as an ac-
Continued on Page 5-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
BOOtleggers Use
Cemetery as Mart
For Exchange Wares

Manchester, y. H., April 29.-LPt-
A fboo:leggers' exchange in Mt. CAL
vary cemetery, where large quantities
Of liquor are transferred from whole
sale dealers to retailers. was described
in municipal court today by Clasis
Anger, respondent, through his at
torney. Ferdinand Farley.
The transactions are made in the
shadow OF large tomb, Anger said.
and it is no unusual sight to see
groups of automobiles parked opposite
the cemetery almost every night.
Police found ~ bottles of beer bur-
led outside the cemetery wall and
charged Anger. who lives nearby. with
keeping for sale. He denied ownership
and appealed a $50 fine. Headquar-
tiers said il knew nothing of the all
logged nocturnal operations Of the
bootleggers, but promised to investi-
gate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Fugitive Pair in
Comeau Killing
Caught at Hub
VETS DARE DRYS
TO AGREE TO NATION
WIDE Referendum

Washington. April 29.-(P)-The
vets again today made the Senate
floor their battle ground.
Reviewing the three weeks of hear
tngs before the Senate prohibition
committee, Senators Edge, Republican,
New Jersey, and Bruce, Democrat, Ma
ryland, declared that case had been
made for a modification of the Vol
stead act
Senator Edge challenged the drys to
support national referendum on the
prohibition question, while Senator
Bruce predicted that the vets would
be in great majority in the Senate
before very long"
Evidence before the committee was
Continued on Page 5-col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
CHARGES CLEANUP
MILLION IN GERMAN
FUNDS HELD BY U. s.

Washington, April 30 - up - The
0000 in the last four years out of
German funds held by the treasury
department." was made in the house
today by Representative Garner,
Democrat. Texas. He said the funds,
amounting in principal to about
s15S, 100000 in the form of bonds or
certiica ties of indebtedness,had been
sold and re-soId until the transac-
itons showed a turnover of S2,400,-
600, 600.
Gamers charge came after Rep
resentative Mills, Republican. New
York, rad denied as untrue" re-
cent dispatch to the New York
World, which, he said, reported that
treasury officials were cleaning up
a million a year" out of German
funds.
Mills said Garner was quoted in
the news story as believing an In
curry would disclose "a monumental
scandal" and that he had received
his information from a reliable
source" He challenged him to prove
the charge, contending he is suffer
ing from a grand larceny complex"
The Texan, who recently charac-
terized a bill by Mills to carry out
awards of the German Americc n
mixed claims commission as a stu
pendous steal" asserted his infor-
nation was based on treasury re-
ports. He also accused Mills of in
consistency" regarding the bill from,
which he withdrew his support att
err ascertaining he was stockhold-
er in a company that would benefit
under it.
Garner said the New York member
earlier in the day had urged Repub-
iican colleagues to press the bill
Mills said he had not, but admitted
he had attended a conference At
which the measure was discussed.
when l sit in" Garner asserted.
I always take a full hand"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
To the Finish, Says Cummings

ION the advice Of my counsel am
going to stay to the finish" said sner-
ifr Cummings. Thursday might.
Sheriff Eastman declared. i am the
legal sheriff of Kennebec County, my
nomination was confirmed by the
governor and council. filed proper
bond I received my commission and
l qualified, and mend to be sher-
If"
Later in the evening upon the in
vitation of Sheriff Cummings Mr..
Eastman passed the night at the jail.
During the peaceful watch OF the
two "sheriffs' a lock-smith represent
Continued on Page 3-Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Claim Licensed
Still Broken Open
By Prohibition Agent

Boston, Apr. @-Pl-Charges
that federal prohibition agent and
policemen broke open a copper still
of the Billerica Chemical Corpora
ton in Billerica, despite an inter-
nal revenue license to operate the
still. were made in L. 5. district
court today by counsel for the cor
poration.
The bill in equity declared that the
license was hanging on the wall In
plain sight when Walter Sullivan on
April 21 entered the premises and
removed the contents of the still. He
then. it is alleged. secured search
warrant from L. S. Commissioner
Walsh in Lowell and broke open the
still.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
General Forecast

The disturbance that was over the
ST. Lawrence valley Wednesday mint
has advanced TO the Gulf Of St Law
renee.
Except for light showers along the
northern border fair weather VIII
prevail almost generally east OF the
Mississippi river during Friday and
Saturday.
The temperature will rise over the
eastern half OF the country Friday
and the weather will become consid-
erably warmer in the Ohio valley and
the middle Atlantic states
There are no indications Of re-
turn to unseasonably low teU1pera-
ture during the next several days
Winds north Of Sandy Hook =
Moderate west and southwest and
partly overcast weather Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England - Mostly
cloudy Friday and Saturday. possibly
light local rains; not much change in
temperature.
Southern New England-Generally
fair Friday and Saturday; slightly
warmer Friday.
Eastern New York-Partly cloudy
in south and cloudy. probably light
showers in north portion Friday and
Saturday; warmer Friday In south
portion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Locate Missing "Y"
Secretary in Phila.

Northampton, Mass, April p
lP,-George B. King, 7. VI. c. A
secretary missing for a week, has
been found in Philadelphia and
taken 10 his mothers home in De-
troit, state Detective Joseph q. DALEY
said today. Word came to him in
a telegram from Kings mother. Mrs
Y. l. King. and he referred inquiries
to her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
ALLOT 100000
FOR SACO RIVER

Washington, April 29.-(P)-New
England items in river and harbor
allotments for 192G-27 made public
today by Secretary of War Davk.
items were: Boston harbor $4,000:
saco River. Maine, 100000: Pollock
Rip Shoals. Nantucket Sound, Mass,
$4,000; Providence River and har-
Dor. r. l., 100000: Harbor of Re-
fuge at Point Judith, r. l.. ST. 900:
Harbor OF Refuge at Block Island.
r. l., $4,000: Connecticut River be-
low Hartford, Conn, $50, 900; New
Haven harbor. Conn, 1851 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
BOwdOin Professor
To Wesleyan Univ.

Middletown, Conn, Apr. 2J.-H1-
Herbert c. Bell, professor OF his
tory at Bowdoin college since 1919,
has been appointed to a similar
chair in Wesleyan University. 1t was
announced today. DIR. Carney Ian
dis also was appointed assistant
professor OF psychology. Both APP
pointments win be effective In the
fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Deposed.
and Eastman, Sue
cessor, Each Assert
Legal Right to Ken
nebec Co. Office

Both Pass Night at Jail in Friendly Talk Fol.
lowing Refusal of Manchester Incumbent
to Turn Over Keys to Benton Man Duly
Sworn in After Confirmation Earlier in Day
Former Declares Will Stay on Job by
Advice of CounselEHalts Two Attempts OF
L0cksmith to Change Keys by Order State
Authorities Legal Steps Probable
Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Resolution on Death Boy Scout

Rockland, Me. April 29-tP)-The
Maine Methodist conference paused In
its deliberations today to take action
on the death of one of the troop of
Boy Scouts who had been active in
the preparations for the conference.
Report was made that Eugene F.
Proctor. II, high school student, had
died and that his funeral was to be
held this afternoon. The conference
voted TO send message of sympathy
TO his family and flowers and a dele
CATION to his funeral.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
CounseYs Letter of Advice

The advice of counsel of which
Sheriff Cummings spoke in refus-
ing to give over his office to the
newcomer was contained In let
ter written to him by Judge Joseph
r. F. Connolly OF Portland and At
torney Ralph w. Farris of Augusta.
which reads as follows:
Letter of Counsel.
The letter of Joseph f. +. Conpolly
Of Portland ard Ralph w. FarJfs OF
CONTINUED on Page 3-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
The Day in Washington

Farm bloc leaders announced sup
port of the Haugen relief measure.
Senator Edge challenged drys to
hold a national prohibition referen-
DUN.
Secretary Hoover endorsed 1egis-
lation to insure and equaIize domest-
&c potash supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30

The debt commission accepted
frances new funding proposal.
Michigan's criminal syndicalism
law was argued in the Supreme
court.
The Dill bin establishing a radio
control commission was approved by
the Senate Interstate Cmmerce
committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Generally fair Friday and Saturday:
slightly warmer Friday. Moderate
west and southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Local Radio Report

Conditions were improved last eve
ming. WGY Schenectady. WIZ New
York, and WBZ at Springfeld all
came IN with but little fading or
static interference. The volume was
GOOD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Albert D e S h ION, II,
Readily Admits He
Shot PatrOlman Last
March

Robert Samburski, Also II,
Denies Any Part in Shooting
Hunt for Pair Followed
Admission Made by Stanley
Toothaker, Third Member of
Burglar Gang - Found in
House Opposite South Boston
Police Station
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30

Bobby" Leach, a Canadian
achieved worldwide notoriety
through his feat at Niagara Falls.
He was the second person to 90
over the falls and live, the Trst
being Mrs. Anne Edison Taylor of
Niagara Falls, who made the trip
IN barrel Oct. "a, 1901. Leach's
trip was made uly rs, 1911. He
was severely battered and bruised
in the drop of 1853 feet over the
Horseshoe Falls but his inju les
were only superficial. He was 40
years old when he performed the
feat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
U.S.. Agrees with
France on World
War Settlement
Niagara Daredevil
Dies as Result of
Banana Peel Fall

London, April 2e-(AP)-A
dispatch to the Evening News
from Christchurch, N. z. saws
that Bobby" Leach, who went
over Niagara Falls in a steel bar
rel in 1911. is dead from injuries
received when he slipped on a
piece Of orange peel in the street.
Leach broke leg, which it was
found necessary to amputate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30

Eastman of Benton, whose
nomination and confrma-
ton represents the remain
ing point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
Rival Sheriff Claimants Hobnob
As They Await Laws Untangling
Remedies Twin Sheriffs

On the left Henry F. Cummings of Manchester, whose
stand is possession is nine points of the law and John NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
commissions of Both
Nations Nod on
Total of $6,S47,674,-
600 Over 62 Year
Period

Given Approval by President
Coolidge - Is S6O0,OOO,OOO
More Than Caillaux Offer of
Last Summer-Ends Eight
Months of Dickering-S3O,-
100000 To Be Paid First Two
ears - Does Not Include
safety Clause First De-
handed by France
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30
FOR SALE

Store fixtures, consisting
of all counters. partitions,
shelves, etc. at store for
merly occupied by T. III.
Woolworth Co., at Gardi-
ner. Also large sign about
80 feet long. Everything in
good condition and must be
sold within few days.
Inquire on premises or Tel.
CIV, Gardiner.
a--s@d.t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-30

portion.
The daily worker., 1926-10-28
WORKER WRITER'S! JOIN CLASS IN
WORKER CORRESPONDENCE, FRIDAY

INTENSIVE activity develop strengthen the worker
movement in the Chicago
meeting of the Friday
October
1113 w. Washington Blvd, Chicago, Illinois
The class will weekly Friday nights Of
class last indicates
Ing the fall winter spring
correspondence will only
help edit The
worker writer's The
The class will be the
editor Of The DAILY WORKER assisted Ketzy
Wses the Worker WORKER
Special lectures will be given
phases Of worker
cudns William
Thuber Lewis Talks will
living In
Jay Lovestone, NJ A.. Nancy Mako
READY FRIDAY NIGHT.
The daily worker., 1926-10-28
War Invention Used
in Arson Plottings
Unearthed in Angeles
BY a Worker correspondent.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Oct. 26.-An
larson trust is said to exist in this
city, District Attorney Asa Keyes ar
rested eight men for being responsible
for many fires in the downtown dis
trict during the last few months. A
total of 17S arson plots have been
planned, crime smellers declared. The
loss to insurance companies is said
to be between one and three million
dollars.
ITO publish in detail the method
used by the fire bugs would be
against public. policy" Charles Reimer
of the Keyes detective staff declared
But he said that the fires we're started
by telephone, and that the invention
was made during the world war for
the purpose of destroying enemy prop
erty Some of the men, at least, are
out on from $4,000 to $4,000 bail.
The daily worker., 1926-10-28
o. ISx6gg G6VG67gBggNgg -
Prizes for Worker Correspondents!

The DAILY WORKER today giving prizes three worker
correspondents who
for this this week. prizes
given to worker during
considered "prIze winners"
Every worker to write h
the factory the mine
Department of The DAILY WORKER happens that
be of Interest that all
penlnu In your Industry.
Write as you hsh" must be the slogan of
Today's -Sf
First prize "Romance by
MoundsvIle, w. Va.
prize, Awakening by James H. Dolsen-eray
Stone, Angeles, California.
Third prize, my Flight from Siberia TrOtsk-Ruus
Heath Chicago IT.
NEXT WEEK
The following the prizes that
in the
First 1.-THE Peasant War Enaels new
just o press.
Second, "Red Cartoons" book by
eighteen leading poetarian artists. ta-t
Third RusselENearing Debate The
Bertrand Russell Nearing
edition.
We to hear from every
The daily worker., 1926-10-28
Prices of Coal to
Workers Increase,
Wages Stationary
BY GEORGE PAPcuN.
Worker correspondeat)

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Oct. 26.-Tho
the wages in the coal industry in the
Pittsburgh district are either standing
stationary or being pushed down by
the employers of coal miners, the coal
to the workers in the city is on the
increase and in the last few days the
coal has gone up from $4.75 to $500
and $3.50 ton.
The check-up of the local dealers in
coal by the newspapers shows that in
a few days the bituminous coal deal
ers will ask as much as $3.50 to 500
a ton II not more. H. c. Boyer, vice.
president OF the Mutual Supply COM
pany OF Pittsburgh, in statement to
the newspapers explained that these
high prices were asked because Of the
shipping of coal across to England and
other countries which have received
coal from England before and now be-
cause OF the general strike they are
unable to get coal. Tho the wages of
the city workers are not going up to
meet with the high price Of coal which
now Is going on. The local dealers in
bituminous coal are having a chance
to profteer galore.
The daily worker., 1926-10-28
THIRD PRIZE WINNER,
A Glimpse Into Chicago Eating House

The crew consists of one manager,
from two to seven walters. one porter
and one dish washer. The wages are
from three dollars day up to Ss5 a
week for walters. Porters and dish
washers $3.50 day. The manager
will not let the workers know how
much they are getting. The walters.
porters, dishwashers all work the 10
hour day, some working the split
shift. The crew must all work seven
days week. You are not allowed
to take a day of, when you do, you
lose the job.
The Anti-union Scheme.
Amy employe who mentions the
labor movement in any way, is i'm
mediately fired and blacklisted. To
hold your job, you must play the
ponies. While you are playing the
ponies, you are not interested in the
union or your miserable conditions.
Sanitary and Safety Measures.
There Is no effort made to operate
the joints in a sanitary manner be-
cause they run short handed and the
small crews do not have sufficient
time to keep she places clean and
sanitary. The ice boxes and pie
cases are cleaned an average Of about
once a month. The basement is full
of rats.
The water faucets are old and worn
out and the water is always scalding
hot in the hot water faucet. Every
time you turn the hot water on you
are likely to be scalded.
The writer washed dishes for Gus
for about six months, at 654 w. Madi-
son Street, where / received a severe
burn from one OF the hot water
faucets, which resulted in a blistered
hand l showed the burn to the boss,
told him how it happened and asked
him why he didn't fix the faucets. /
also asked to take the day off to see
doctor and have the burn dressed.
Gus does not carry employe accident
insurance, as the law requires, and he
is too cheap to have the faucets
fixed. So he fired me in order to save
doctors bill,