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New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

the indictment, all New Workers, are Joseph Wall. member of the execu- tive board of the Journeymen Stone cutters association of North Ameri- lea; John Cronn. business agent Of the same organization for the New York metropolitan district; Thomas 10. Leary, business agent for the metropolitan district of the machine stone workers. rubbers and helpers .assocation and William J. McGeory. Eonkers. president of the building .trades council of Westchester coun- ty,
 II is char cd in the indictment that these defendants and the unions they represent together with the building trades council Of Westches- ter county. through combination land cons tracy, control the installa-
 ton of cast stone in all building worl, within the so-called metropoli- tan district. which includes in addi-
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
CAST STONE TRUST
 NOW IS CHARGED
Five Labor Representatives h. diCted for Monopoly

New York, July s LPL-A federal grand jury yesterday indicted Mich ael W. Mitchell of Indianapolis. in- ternational president of the Journey mon Stonecutters' association Of North America, and four other la bor representatives for violation of the sherman antitrust laws.
 The other defendants named in
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
PoNzI HEARING POSTPONED

Austin, Tex. July s Governor Miriam A. Ferguson last night post poned until Saturday her hearing on the request of Massachusetts for the extradition of Charles Ponzi.
 The hearing had been set for to morrow. Governor Ferguson grant ed q delay 10 permit the financial wizards attorneys to obtain docu- mentary evidence from Boston, where Ponzi is wanted to serve a sentence for fraud.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

the federal government, it was eI-
 plained. lies in the fact that inter state shipments of cast stone are re-
 strained and prohibited under the allegations of the indictment.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
.aREAkISH SUICIDE

Philadell hia, July Ps-Charles Weston, 52. committed suicide at his home yesterday by boring hole in trunk, inserting gas tube in the hole, turning cr the gas and then climbing into the trunk and closing the cover.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

course.
 The only variation to be noted to- day in MT. Rockefeller's observance of this years birthday are that the telephones on the great estate have been ordered silenced. And the re- ports that his generosity in the dis tribution of dimes is said by those who know him well to be unprece- dented.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08
BATHING PROVE FATAL

Granville. N. Y, July P- BraiLlrd Avery, Jr., Is. of New York, died of heart failure yester- day whil. winning in Lake St. Charine. The body was recovered. He had been visiting at Middletown. Vt
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

Queen mother bees often lay eggs at the rate of 5000 for every 24 hours.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-08

.tion to New York city, Long Island, Westchcster county and Newark. all territory within a radius of twenty five miles of the boundaries of New York city !. Id all territory within twenty-five miles Of the boundaries .of New
 More than s2.50oO0o annually of least stone work in this area is said Ito be afr, ted by the alleged com hination. The unions represented by the defendants are said to include more than 1000 skilled lahorers within the metropolitan district at wages running from $S.3o to SIP a day.
 Outsiders Barred
 II was charged that the defend- ants employed strikes, boycotts and threats 10 keep out Of New York all cast stone manufactured outside the metropolitan area.
 The basis for action on the part of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Slayer of Bank Cashier Given
Respite From Electrocution
Until Oct. 27-Will Be Heard
At Hearing Of Radical Pair
Seeking New Trial - Were
Convicted of Sayings in
South Braintree Six Years
Ago

Boston, Sept. R)-Calestin
F. Madeiros, convicted murderer Of
an aged bank cashier, was removed
from the death house Of the state
prison in Cbarlestown tonight, in
compliance with a respite granted by
the governors council today. in or
der that he may be alive to testify
for Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo
Nanzetti in case their seventh petit
ton for new trial is granted.
Madeiros, who was sentenced to be
electrocuted during the week of
September 5, is alleged to have made
a confession which involves him in
the South Braintree murders of
which Sacco and Vanzetti were con-
victed 81 years ago. The confession
is alleged to have absolved Sacco
and Vanzetti from any connection
with the crimes.
Governor Fuller recommended the
Madeiros respite, which postpones
the electrocutioYl until October q,
lLlCi SOhACli iiS SCGlCAdh Win thC
attorney general and Judge Webster
Thayer, who tried the Sacco-Van-
zetti case. Judge Thayer is expect
ed to hear the motion for a new trial
in this case. which has been the oc-
casion of radical demonstrations in
Europe and South America. on Sep
TENDER 10.
NIadeiros. VIZ is said by Warden
William Hends to have been one of
the quietest prisoners ever confined
to the death house, received the news
Of his rspite without emotion.
"All right: thanks" was all he said
when the warden told him of it.
He was sentenced after being
twice convicted of the murder Of
James E. Carpenter, who was killed
during an attempted hold-up of the
Wrentham National Bank in Wren
than.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
New Bedford Mans
Folks Safe in laval

New Bedford, Mass, Sept. 2-.R-
A cable telling of the safety of his
relatives in Fayal has been received
by Manual Goulart, ITO South Sixth
street. The boyhood home of Mr..
Goulart, which has been occupied by
his brother, the Rev. John Goulart,
pastor Of the Church of Our Lady of
Light in the village of the Flamengos,
was destroyed by the earthquake, the
message said. The homes of his other
relatives were not damaged.
A. f. Dias. $3.50 County street, re-
ceived word from Captain John Praro,
formerly master Of the schooner Pc
dro Vareia. who is now living in Hor-
ia, that he and his family had escap-
ed injury. Captain Prairo is well
known in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Mayor Mclean
Discusses State
Finances at Madison

Madison, Sept. 2-The first Demo-
cratic rally Of the campaign was
held in Union hall this evening with
Mavor and Mrs. Ernest L. Mclean
of Augusta as the principal speakers
George H. Viles of the local comiflI-
tee first introduced Mrs. Mclean,
who in her opening remarks sai,'
that she did not know much aoou'
contingent funds but from Wolh-
ans standpoint that OF humanity,
what interested her was the care ol
the state wards. She said that the
state tax of seven mills was IoI
enough to include proper care OF lie
inmates of the state institutions.
she said this tax was arbitrarily
eved in spite of the protests OF some
nf +he leaders of the present admin
;stration In proof of her statement
she read number Oh eNtraGlo IN
the proceedings of the last leglsla-
tl1re and further said the inmates VI
the state institutions should not p'
neglected in the interests OF ecos
omy. Mrs. McLean's addresS Wde
followed with close attention ana she
was heartily applauded' ,.,or
The next speaker was Ray Butie.
Of Pittsfield, q candidate TOT slleliil'
Mr. RutIer said he did not beileVe III
making a lot of promises but II eject
Cd would do his level best to give
evaders of the law all that was COM
THE final speaker was Mayor NC
lean. who devoted his address TO
discussion of the State finances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Tells How Nation Failedto
Prosper Under Low Tariff
U. 5. Dept. of Labor Official,
Speaks At Derby Rally
Says Democrats Are Making
Same Appeal AS Made in
Campaign of 1912 - Cites
Fact That Underwood Sim
mons Tariff Law Did Disturb
Business Despite Promises
to Contrary

Derby, Sept. 2-E. H. Dunnigan,
commissioner of Cancellation in the
department Of labor, speaking here
this afternoon, discussed the effects
of the tariff and the administrations
policy of economy, described what
actually happened under the Demo-
cratic low tariff. He said:
The Democratic party are asking
the people to return them to power
upon the promise that if the people
will do this they will reduce the tariff
rates in the present Republican pro-
tective law, and thereby reduce the
cost of living and stimulate business.
The same appeal was made to the
people in the campaign of 1872
On october 8, 1913, President Will
son signed the Underwood Simmons
law. Senator Underwood, one Of the
authors of the bill, said it would not
disturb business, that it would slim
Continued on Page 6-col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Chicopee Woman, 100,
Native of Maine; to
Make Trip in Plane

Chicopee, Mass, Sept. 2 - (P -
Grandma Bennett is all excited-she
can't wait until September Sth, her
Tooth birthday, when she is to keep
six year old date with an aviator
to fly over Bangor, Maine, in cele-
bration of the event. Grandma Ben
nett, who is Mrs. Almatia Bennett of
EOS East street, Chicopee Falls, had
her first airplane fight on her Goth
birthday when with Lieutenant John
Kelly, one of the trio of u. S. army
fiiers who circled the world in 1928,
she flew over Portland.
At that time Grandma Bennett
was one of Names oldest natives to
take part in the celebration of the
division of Maine and Massachu-
sets. Next "Wednesday, unless pres
ent plans go astray, she will be the
oldest airplane passenger of all
time.
Grandma Bennett will leave
Springfield Sunday to keep her
aerial date. Her career has been as
romantic as her reaching the CEN
tenarian mark will be. Married at
the age of 16 years, her husband
joined the California gold rush"
and died on the coast. Mrs. Bennett
remained a widow. until shortly aft
er the Civil war, when she married
Joseph Bennett, a Frenchman., She
is apparently in excellent health and
spends most of her leisure at a
radio set. the gift of grandsons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Record Crowd Of Week Sees Peppy
Race Card at the Central Maine Fair
10000 Are Thrilled by
Brushes in 2.14 and
III Events Peter
Kennedy Wins Free
qualifications of
Roasted Ok Handed
Out to Crowd

Waterville, Me-. Sept. 2.--Although
,oday was scheduled as Governors
dav at the Central Maine Fair, it
was that in name only as Governor
Brewster could not be present on
account Of campaign work in WASH
,ngton county and was not repre-
.snted on the occasion. Stores being
closed IN the afternoon, the Water
vile merchants turned out full force
and the crowd was by far the big
cest of the week, attendance esti-
mated at between $4,000 and $4,000.
The excellent race card and the bar
hec,,e were the main attractions.
Track events included the Free
for.All. which was won without diff
sculty by the bay gelding Peter Ken
nedy. holder of the track record;
and the pa pace. stake, and the
OF pace, class, these furnishing
nlentv of thrills for the grandstand
crowd.
The Free for All
There were three starters in the
Free-for-All, a fourth, Calgary Earl,
cbs (Wells) being drawn on account
Of lameness. From first to last it
was Peter Kennedy's race. Without
exertion. this horse took the first
two heats, and let out in the last
heat TO lead his nearest opponent,
Nicholas, bg (Steward) by five
lengths, making the mile in 200 IL
Just a second and a quarter over
Continued on Page 3-Col. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
VILLAGES NEAR
STRICKEN H0RTA
ALSO DEMOLISHED

Horta, Fayal Islands, Azores,
Sept. 2.-(P)-Not only was the town
of Horta wrecked by the earthquake
yesterday with at least % persons
killed and several hundred injured,
but some of the outlying villages
were practically demolished. 1t may
be a week before the actual num-
Der Of casualties is known, because
communications have been cut off in
some places.
The authorities have taken strick
measures to prevent footing by the
proclamation of restrictions virtual
ly equivalent to martial law and with
the arrival of the Portuguese cruis-
err Caryalhao Ataujo and the COM
ing of other relief ships from the
mother country. all efforts are now
turned to aid the stricken popula-
ton.
Already numerous buildings left in
dangerous condition by the shocks
have been razed, and it Is the inten-
ton of those in charge of the safety
work to tear down every structure
that suffered sufficient damage to
make 1t a menace. Most of the in
habitants Of the Island of Fayal are
living in the open, and although the
weather at present is fine, hastily
contrived shacks are being erected
in which to house them in case of
storm.
The damage to Horta is estimated
at million Of dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
SEN. SAMUEL SHORTRlDGE

San Francisco, Sept. 2.-(P)-With
but 2S2 of California's S,211 pre-
cincts yet to be heard from, Cover
nor Friend w. Richardson was
1855 votes behind Lieutenant Gov
ernor c. c. Young, his chief opponent
for the Republican senatorial nomi-
nation in Tuesdays primary cleo
ton. Young's candidacy was vigor-
ously supported by Senator Hiram
Johnson, who stumped the state
against Richardson and urged re
turn to progressive government in
California
The other candidate supported by
Hiram Johnson-Robert NJ. Clarke,
anti world court candidate for the
Republican senatorial nomination
met overwhelming defeat at the
hands of Senator Samuel NJ. Short
ridge, Coolidge Republican.
Young's vote in the gubernatorial
contest stood 321.193 as against
Richardson's BOSSES in zoos pre-
cincts. The Shortridge vote in 1855
precincts was 317,lS5 as against
Clarke's 223,353 and the 1890 votes
polled by Representative Walter
Lineberger. also an opponent of the
world court and running on dry
platform with antt-saloon league en-
dorsement.
In the Democratic gubernatorial
and senatorial contests, which at
tracted wide attention because they
were regarded as. a preliminary
skirmish of the expected battle pc
tween Governor Al Smith and VIII
linn G.. McAdoo for the Democratic
presidential nomination in 1928, re
snlts still were in doubt. In 1906
precincts Justus Wardwen, anu,
McAdoo candidate, was leadlng carr
Alexander johnson, ant1-Tammany
candidate, by less than two thous-
and votes after many hours of see
saving in the tabulations. In the
senatorial contest the candidate en-
dorsed by McAdoo, John X. Eliiot..
49, Iodine Isidore Dockweiler, his
anti McAdoo opponent, 4S,379 to 3D.
900 in 1871 precincts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Considering Threat
SPANS Withdrawal
From League Nations

Geneva, Sept. 2-(P)-The threat
Of SPANS complete withdrawal from
the league of nations activities un-
less she obtained a permanent seat
in the council dominated the DELHI
erations this evening of the commits
sion charged with proposing changes
in the councils makeup.
So DESTROYS were the members OF
the commission to alleviate the Bit
terness caused by the rejection of the
Spanish claim. and with the object
of keeping Spain If possible from
following Brazil in withdrawing from
the league, the commission finally
decided to meet again at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning to pass upon the
report which will be submitted to the
league council embodying the rea-
sons why permanent seat could not
be recommended at this time for
any other power sthan Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Coolidge Visits
Disabled Veterans
In Nearby Hospitals

Paul Smiths, n. Y, Sept. 2.-(P)-
President Coolidge motored ap-
proixmately 100 miles this afternoon
to visit two groups of invalid vet
Grams of the World war VINO are in
mates of Adirondack hospitals.
Driving first to the United States
Veterans Bureau Hospital at Tup-
per Lake, more than 80 miles from
White Pine Camp, he was received
by the hospital staff and many of
the patients. He then proceeded by
automobile TO Moody, sixteen miles
from his first stop, where he paid
a call at the American Legion con-
valescent camp. The schedule was
planned so that Mr.. Coolidge could
return home by dinner time.
Luncheon guests at the summer
White House today were Adolph S.
Ochs, publisher of the New York
Times, and Senator and Mrs. Fred
erick II. Gillett of Massachusetts.
Representative Bertrand H. Smell
of the 31st New York district. prom
inent administration Republican. is
coming Saturday with Mrs. Smell to
be a Weekend guest at White Pine
Camp. Mr.. Smell, whose home is in
Potsdam, is an old friend of the
President, their acquaintance going
back to days at Amherst college.
The President was escorted
through the Veterans Hospital by
Colonel Richard l.. Cook. Superinten-
dent of the institution and went in
to a number of rooms including one
where patients were doing weaving
and other handiwork. the recreation
room and the dining room and kit
chen. Stepping into a wardroom he
smiled and spoke to patient who
was confined to his bed.
At the camp of the New York
state council of the Legion, y Mr..
Coolidge was photographed and then
shook hands with the patients, who
number twenty.
Departing, the President entered
launch and rode for three miles
down Topper Lake to a point on the
state road where his automobile had
been sent to await him. AS he
stepped ashore. wrapped in heavy
overcoat, he was cheered by crowd
of residents.
During the ride through the noun
tains. Mr. Coolidge frequently found
groups of natives and summer
campers at the roadside who waved
their greetings. while Topper Lake
and Moody had the American Gag
displayed along their streets in hon.
or of the President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Henry Beatty in Home
Hospital with Bullet
in Groin
Edward Deschamps Taken Into
Custody for Questioning
Officers Investigate, Find
Several Beer Parties in Pro-
gress-Four Rifles and Shot
Gun Found in One Shack
Court Airing Today

Togus, Sept. 2-During what the
investigating officers believe was a
drunken brawl at camps on Togus
stream this evening, Henry Beatty,
member of the National Home re-
ceived a bullet wound in the groin
and was brought to the Home Hos
ptal in a serious condition.
Following an investigation of the
several camps on both sides of the
stream about a mile up from the
Boynton place. Deputy Sheriff Arthur
G. Robinson, of kennebec county,
and William ]. Skehan, Chief of the
Augusta Police, took into custody.
Edward Deschamps, whom they be-
lieve was connected with the mys-
ferrous shooting.
The officers found several beer
parties in progress and at the Des-
champs camp, which was almost d.
rectly across the stream from the
camp in which the victim of the shoot
ing had been staying, they found n
heavy armament, including four rifles
and shot gun. Deschamps admit
ted the. ownership of the rifle. which,
1T is believed by the authorities, was
the gun from which the bullet
wounding Beatty was fired, but
claimed that another member OF his
party had done the shooting.
At the Home Hospital, where the,
11I ,l.D.l e.,
ment, an X-Ray examination showed
that the bullet, of 2s calibre. had en-
tered the lower part of Beatty's groin
lodging against the large bone of the
upper leg, and fortunately just miss
ing the abdominal cavity.
Deschamps was taken to Augusta,
where he was detained at the coun-
ty Jail for the night. and it is eX-
pected that charges will be preferred
against him YIN connection with the
shooting in the Augusta municipal
court. The arms found in the Togus
Stream camp and a quantity of
home brewed beer were also taken
in charge by the officers.
Sheriff John NJ. Eastman and
Deputy Sheriff Arthur G. Robinson
of Gardiner after returning to Au-
gusta from their investigation of the
shooting on Togus Stream, were
again called to the locality later in
the night. where it was reported a
carousal was in progress with in
jury threatened to some of the mcm-
bers or to nearby residents. The
county officers were further investi-
eating the camp section early and
developments are anticipated in Au-
gusta municipal court today. No
later report concerning the condition
of Harry Beatty, the wounded man,
could be obtained from the Home
Hospital. the surgeon in charge stat
ing that it would be difficult to name
his chances of recovery until after
the bullet had been probed for today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Canadian Raps
Attitude America in
Matter World Court

Geneva, Sept. 2.-[P)-Sir George e.
Foster, former finance minister of Can
ada. and for many years one of the
leading statesmen of that country, de-
livered sharp attack at the world
court conference this afternoon on the
| American attitude. particularly with
reference to the fifth reservation rel
ative to adherence to the court.
The world awaited and expected
something more than this from the
United States. said the Canadian dele
gate in the course of his remarks,
which profoundly impressed the Euro
pean delegates.
Sir George issued a warning that
the United States plan for adherence
to the world court should not be in
terpreted as showing any change In
the American position toward the
league of nations. The world, he de-
clared, should rid itself of any idea
that the United States was more
friendly to the league.
This reservation, whereby the Unit
ed States demands the right of con-
sent to the delivery of advisory opin-
ions by the world court in questions
in which it claims an interest, said
Sir George, is a very command to the
court: Thou shalt not do thus and
So"
That is going very far" he ex-
claimed, for a country which is out
side the league"
The Canadian, like other speakers.
constantly referred to the relations of
the court to the league of nations, thus
giving the impression that the court
is closely linked with the league in the
minds of all.
1.-THE league of nations was not sent
by tn Deity into the Paris conference
halls n perfect mechanism, fashioned
to endure forever without changes"
he declared, but is an experiment and
the embodiment of an ideal which will
be improved by experience"
IN his opinion the American reser-
walton created a law for the league
for all time and inequality between the
states. He objected to granting the
United States position of privilege,
especially as the United States was
outside the league, which other coun-
tries were carrying on"
In view of the confusion existing as
to what the league law is concerning
advisory opinions, Senior Buero OF
Uruguay moved that special commits
sion be appointed to decide whether
advisory opinions required unanim-
ity vote Of the council or simple
majority.
Another British dominion took a
pronounced stand on the American
reservation, when Sir Francis Bell of
New Zealand asserted that in his
Judgment ID conferred an exceptional
privilege and superiority on the Unit
ed States.
On behalf of Great Britain. Sir Cecil
Hurst opposed the suggestion that the
world court be asked for an opinion
relative to the unanimity and majori-
ty procedure. He expressed the con-
viction that American fairness and
reasonablcness would lead the United
States to enter the court on the same
footing as the members of the league.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Horses and Cattle
Perish in Costly
Blaze at Madison

Madison, Sept. Am alarm was
rung in at $50 this evening, the
Olaze being in a big barn the prop
erty Of Forest Ward on Preble ave-
nue. one mile from this town. The
department. responded promptly but
me roof Of the barn had fallen in
When they arrived. A quarter mile
Vi nose was run to a nearby brook
and the stable and house were saved.
spark caught on the roof of the
earn of Mrs. Florence Hughes. some
Instance away, but prompt action by
blaze.
The barn with about 40 tons Of
nay was destroyed. Two horses and
Two COWS belonging to Mr.. Ward
anu a COW belonging to Ernest
Emery were lost in the blaze. Loss
Vas Was estimated at $4,000 and is par
ually covered by insurance. The
Misin OF. the fire Is unknown. Mr..
e shu Mrs. Ward were away at the
t trne OF the fire and had not been
-ound at late hour.