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Voice of the people. (Laurel, Miss.) 19??-19??, 1926-07-26

when they do ill and the rest of the
world finds it out. Invariably they say:
Il do no worse than Rev., Dr., Prof or
Hon. Jones family do only they are
sharp enough to keep it hid" Now that
delusion is very prevalent indeed among
the very common folk, and they are sin
cere when they say that They really
believe that. Their microcosm exists in
sphere where when chance to be i'm
moral, dishonest and consequently
crime presents itself and they accept,
and they believe it is human to be like
that. They cannot conceive of the idea
of person having enough power of
self resistance to overcome evil even
when it presents itself. So they live
from the old excuse, "they have sense
enough to keep from getting caught"
If he could reason at all, however, and
really believe that, it seems to me that
they are rather foolish not to prepare
themselves so that they would not "get
caught" That is what some try but
they are always comprehended- always
If they do not soon stop or die. 1t is
just as true now as it was when Moses
was trying to lead the Children of
Israel into the promised land that "your
sins will find you out" You may be
sure of that. And be you aristrocrat or
street cleaner, it holds No sir, the
reason you do not hear so much on the
more substantial classes is because they
are not guilty of as much. We stop
clutching at that straw as we are des-
troyed because of our sins and lack of
knowledge. Some point with glee at the
front page articles where some promin-
ent figures have acted dishonesty, or
even, disgracefully. And they remind
you of years back when Rev. Jones' son
or daughter deviated from the paths of
rectitude. But do you know why pearls
and diamonds are so costly? They are
so rare. Do you know why papers
double their sales when scandal concern
ing some highly respected family is on
the front page, or why bad rumors con-
corning some reliable family in neigh
borhood are such good for topical diges-
ton? They are so rare. Yes we must
have some better excuse for your mis-
deeds. My people are being destroyed
for the lack of knowledge. They are
starving, they are dying from diseases,
they are dying in influence, being
showed in the background from the
sheer lack of knowledge. Wisdom is
the principal thing, therefore get wis
dom, and in all they getting, get under.
Voice of the people. (Laurel, Miss.) 19??-19??, 1926-07-26
NOTICE

We do not serve regular meals, short
only. Why not eat with JAKE? The best
place in town for colored people, See our
new menu:
Voice of the people. (Laurel, Miss.) 19??-19??, 1926-07-26
CARD OF THANKS

Mr.. Gus Hardin wishes to thank
friends, through the Voice people, for
their kindness during his illness.
Voice of the people. (Laurel, Miss.) 19??-19??, 1926-07-26
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTI0N<
NOW IN SESSION

Messers D. H. Hair, Thigpen and Polk
left Thursday to attend /the Sunday
School convention at Sh6buta, Miss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Hard Fighting
Between Chinese
Factions at Machang

London, March 2-(AP)-The most
severe fighting since the Civil war in
China began fifteen years ago Is re-
ported by the Daily Mail correspon-
dent to be taking place near Ma
chang, so miles south of Tientsin. 1t
is described by the correspondent,
whose despatch is dated. Machang,
Sunday, as life and death struggle
between the rival interests of Mar
shall Chang Tso Lin, the Manchurian
leader, and General Feng Yu- Hsiang,
head of the National Peoples army
for the domination Of Peking.
Changes ally, General Ii Ching
Ling, is said to be attempting an adj
vance toward Tientsin on the Ma
chang front, where he was driven
back a few weeks ago by General
Feng's men. After severe fighting in
which both sides suffered heavy cas-
ualties and in which armored cars
were largely employed. Ii has been
checked by strong reinforcements,
which Feng rushed from Picking.
Many bridges are reported have
been blown up, traffic and business
has been disorganized. while, a drastic
censorship has been instituted.
Marshal Chang's troops are march
ing to Picking from the Shanhaikan
area, while the forces of General W.
Pei-Fu, the war minister. are march
ing from Honan to join General Ii
If this great clash ends in a de-
cisive victory, says the Daily Mail
correspondent, the reign of civil war
in China will probably be brought to
a close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Wife of Michigan
Congressman Is
Granted a Divorce

Detroit, Mar. 2-(AP)-The I'M
contested suit for divorce brought by
Mrs. Edna James Scott againts Frank
d. Scott, congressman from the
eleventh. Michigan district, was con-
Guided here today when Judge De-
witt Fl. Merriam in circuit court,
granted the decree
Mrs. Scott requested permanent
alimony in her bill, but a property
settlement was effected in lieu there
of. The consideration was not made
public, although Ward II. Peck, at
torney for the plaintiff, said the set
tlement was more than three times
what she was almost forced to ac-
cept a year ago.
The quiet movement Of today's ac-
ton was in marked contrast TO the
bitter exchange of personalities anc
charges which featured the previous
action. Representative Scott filed
suit for divorce in 1924 and the hear
ing was begun in December. He
charged his wife with misconduct,
naming a captain in the air force; n
Washington hotel clerk and an auto
mobile salesman to substantiate his
accusations.
In a cross-bill. Mrs. Scott accused
her husband of general misconduct
and of gambling for high stakes. Her
attacks named approximately so per-
sons prominent in national political
and social circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Boston Mayor at
Head Organization
For Aid in Disasters

Boston, March 2-(AP)-An organ
iZation for protecting the citizens OF
Boston from the results of earth
quake, flood or any other kind of dis
aster, has been developed by Mayor
Nichols, he announced today. A
board on municipal emergencies will
work with citizens committee under
the mayor to develop hazards and the
best means for meeting them.
The plan as announced makes the
board responsible for minimizing loss
of life and property, organizing the
city's service and strengthening its
structures so as to obtain maximum
protection against destruction. Pub
lie lectures, the radio, the movies and
newspapers will be used to spread in
formation about protection.
The board is composed of Mayor
, Nichols, Building Commissioner Louis
K. Rourke (chairman); acting Fire
Commission Thomas r. Sullivan.
Public Works Commissioner James
H. Sullivan, Corporation Counsel
Frank S. Deland, Police Commission
err Herbert Q. A. Wilson. Health
Commissioner Francis X. Mahoney
and DIR. Hollis Godfrey, president of
the Engineering Economics Founda-
ton. The foundation is concerned
with organizing and transmitting
! knowledge concerning man as en-
dagered by emergencies
The citizens committee included
| fifty men representing business, in
dustry and scientific and social bod
les
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Bin,ba Freed Blasphemy
But Fined for Sedition
PREDICTS EARLY AND
FAVORABLE ACTION
ON ITALIAN DEBT PACT

Washington, March 2.-(AP).-
Early and favorable action by the
Senate on the Italian debt agree
ment was predicted by Chairman
Smoot of the Senate finance COM
mittee coinGdent with a warning by
Secretary Mellong that rejection of the
pact would make doubtful any set
tlement with either Italy or France
in the near future. The italian gov
eminent and the five other debt fund
ing settlements negotiated during
the congressional recess by the debt
commission has been rectified by the
House but considerable opposition
from the Democratic ranks has devel-
oped in the Senate.
In a letter to President Coolidge
made public today Secretary Mel
long declared that If the Senate now
refused to ratify the Italian settle-
ment, the reason would be attrib-
uted as political and not fiscal con-
SiderationS.
THE only practical effect on Italy
of failure to approve the debt set
tlement." the secretary said, would
be that Italy would be relieved, for
the present at any rate, of any pay
ment and no settlement more favor
able to the United States would
likely be made in the future. l feel
that a failure to approve the Italian
settlement would render the possi-
bility of an early settlement with
France"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Chapman's Counsel
Preparing New Appeal

Washington, March 2-(AP)-
Counsel for Gerald Chapman, con-
victed of Staying a New Britain.
Conn.,. policeman, and who is under
sentence to be executed April 3, COM
pleted preliminary arrangements to-
day to docket in the supreme court,
petition asking an appeal.
Ray NJ. Wiley of Springfield, Mass.
representing Chapman. visited the
court today and arranged for the
filing of papers within the next few
days.
The petition argues that the presi-
dent had not the constitutional au-
thority to grant Communication of
sentence from Atlanta penitentiary
over his protest.
Another ground for asking an ap-
peal is to have determined whether a
federal prisoner, undergoing a SEN
tnce of a federal court can lawfully
be seized before his discharge and
taken into a state court for trial.
Chapman's counsel insists that this
was done in violation of constitu-
tional provisions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Record Vote Cast
St. Adams Election

st. Adams, VT, March 2-(AP)-
Voters who awoke this morning eX-
pecting a quiet no-contest election
day had the surprise of their lives
few hours later. and in spite of a
heavy snow-st storm over a thousano
ballots were cast in this city of 1000
population. 1t was a record vote.
The lieutenants of w. H. Finn
fusion candidate for chairman of the
school board, learned when the polls
opened that Stafford f. Thorp. who
haad declined a joint nomination for
school commissioner. was running
against Finn. Motor trucks and
pleasure cars were pressed lnla
emergency service. and voters
swarmed to the polls. AS a result
Finn defeated Thorp, 629 to 319.
The other candidates, including
Mayor F. A. Collins for reelection
were unopposed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
British Steamer
Stages Exhibition
In Portland HarbOr

Portland, Me-, March 2-(AP)-The
British steamer Cairnross cavorted
about the harbor like a horse today,
getting beyond control three times,
while helpless with one of her steel ca
bles tangled in her propeller. After a
two-hour struggle by three tugs. she
was safely moored at Grand Trunk
Dock No. Z.
While the 4,000-ton steamship was
backing out of Pocahontas wharf,
with one tugboat alongside. the last
steel hawser to be released splashed
into the water and was caught in the
propeller The gale caught her as
she fioated out of the dock and car
ried her, broadside, up the harbor to-
ward Portland Bridge Both anchors
were dropped, and when they finally
took hold, the vessel was opposite
Browns wharf.
With the aid of two other tugs,
which responded to distress signals,
the Cairnross was lowed down the
harbor. The minute she started, to
swing, however, the force of the gale
carried her toward Grand Trunk
Dock No. 6, where the British steam
err Medomsley was loading grain. 1t
seemed as though the dock was miss
ed by inches, then the steamship like
an obstinate boy started further down
the harbor. The three tugs later
We're able to dock her without dam
age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Vote of Ratification is Alb to II
-UprOar of Debate Reaches
Height When Communist
Deputy Shouts "Alsace is
Not at Heart With France"
Premier BRAND Warns of
Wars Terrors in Event of
Failue to Ratify

Paris, March 2--(AP)-The Locar-
no security pact was ratified by the
chamber of deputies this evening aft
err an uproarious session by vote OF
Alb to II. In the course of the de-
bate the Alsacian communits deputy
Huber. aroused the Indignation OF
the entire assembly by shouting In
the Alsacian dialect: "Alsace is not
at heart with France!"
Many deputies who were not in
sympathy with the pact voted for il
because they believed in spite of its
imperfections it was necessary as the
first step toward the tranquilizatior
of Europe. A number of others alb
stained from voting.
Premier BRAND in a final reply tC
the critics. declared TT is for France
victor IN the war, to take the lead in
an effort to remove all rancour and
bring complete reconciliation among
the peoples. France Is strong enough
to invite other peoples to make peace
at the same time giving proof that
she wants it herself profoundly and
definitely.
France has by the Locarno pact
demonstra ted that she will do every
thing and anything possible to avoid
the ravages of another war"
NJ. Brands final words to those
who still hesitated were: Have yor
thought what war would be with the
new discoveries in science? Is it not
for US to say to our old traditional
enemy-'Did not the last one provt
to you that war must be done away
With?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
u. S. and Mexico Near
Agreement Over New
Land, Petroleum Laws

Washington, March 2.-(AP)-The
prolonged controversy between the
Washington and the Mexico City gov
ernments over enactment of the new
land and petroleum laws by Mexico,
said to affect American interests in
that country adversely, appeared to-
night to be close to final and mutual
ly satisfactory adjustment.
President Coolidge was represented
as believing that the retroactive and
confiseatory features of the two laws
would~n not appear at this time to war
rant serious apprehension. In the con-
trary, he felt that the differences be-
tween the two governments would be
satisfactorily composed.
After a conference with Secretary
Kallogg at the state department later
in the day. Manuel c. Teller, the Mex
lean ambassador, expressed confidence
that the controversy would be ended
in a short time.
Il have had a most pleasant confer
ence with the secretary this after
noon," the ambassador said. II am
confident that it will be matter of a
short time before the question will be
brought to a mutually satisfactory
close and that there is nothing to sug,
gest difference of misunderstanding
or conflict
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Carol of Rumania
Decides to FOregO
His Visit to London

Paris, Mar. 2.-(AP) - Former
Crown Prince Carol of Rumania,
whom gossip is sending to various
parts Of Europe, will probably go to
the Riviera, according to good au-
thority at the Rumanian legation. 1t
Is explained that Carol is not GER
tain of a hearty welcome in Lon
don, whittier the most oft-repeated
rumor had him directed, because of
the strong position there of his
mother, Queen Marie. Moreover, it
is learned that the former crown
prince Is not in the best of health
and London at this season of the
year is anything but a health resort
The Rumanian legation. while not
taking official notice of Carols pres
enee in Faris, seems to be the most
credible authority on his movements.
II Is noteworthy that If he now goes
TO the Riviera his visit will coincide
with Queen Marie's customary trip
70 biarritz in March. In the mean
tine Carol continues a more or less
monastic existence in his hotel
apartments, seeming to regard it as
retreat from the outer world and
He is receiving no visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
PUSSYFoOT VISIONS
DAY when ENTIRE
WORLD will Be DRY

Portland, Me-, March 2 - (AP) -
"When you started the prohibition
movement here in Maine you start
ed something that will sweep around
the world" William E. (Pussyfoot)
Johnson. prohibition lecturer. told
the Portland Lions club today dur
ing an address on prohibition in the
Orient.
"Just as sure as the sun shines,
the day will come when every ORR
entail country will be dry, and pro-
hihition will prevail all around the
globe. Then Portland ought to be
the capital of the world
Mr.. johnson said the eyes of the
Orient are turned towards America
and it is eager to follow the example
Of America and put into effect leg
islation which should make every
Oriental country bone dry. He said
that there are 800 prohibition organ
izations in India alone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
President to Hear
Views Mid-W estern
Farmers on Relief

Washington, March 2.-(AP)-Dele-
gates from II middle western states.
acting under instructions from the re-
cent Des Moines agricultural confer
ence, will present their views on farm
relief to the president and the secre-
tary of agriculture tomorrow.
They have been allotted one hour of
the presidents time, beginning at 1880
and Immediately after the conference
at the White House they will meet
with Secretary Jardine at his office.
Leaders of the farm delegates, who
include Governor Hamill of Iowa and
Governor Gunderson of South Dakota,
will tell the president and Secretary
Jardine that while they are not insist
ent on any particular form of farm re-
lief, they are united in their bel1ef
that justice and sound economic poll
cy require that the farmers shall have
their economic status raised to the
level. of other economic groups.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Big Garage Burns
At Portsmouth, N. H.,
With Loss of 100000

Portsmouth, n. H., Marcn 2.-(AP)
Fire destroyed the Maplewood Gar
age here late tonight with loss esti-
mated at 100000. One hundred and
twenty-five automobiles, including IS
new machines, were burned.
A high wind endangered nearby
buildings and guests fed from the
Langdon Hotel, to one side of the
burning building, and from the Olym-
pia Theatre. on the opposite side Of
the street, as the flames threatened to
spread. The Margeson Brothers fur
niture store, an adjoining building, and
the central exchange of the New Eng
land Telephone Company were other
buildings endangered. 81. 800 -.-.--
Exploding gasoline tanks in the au-
tomobiles added to the difficulties of
the fire department. which called upon
navy yard apparatus for help. The
garage was owned by Brown & Badger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Chicago Must Solve
Own Crime Problems
Stand Taken by Senate

Washington, March 2.-(AP).-
Chicago must keep it's own house in
order, the Senate immigration COM
mittee decided today in voting unan-
imously against Senate investiga-
ton Of the Cutlawry in that city.
Such an inquiry was proposed in
a petition from the Better Govern
ment Association of Chicago and
Cook county. The committee refused
not only to entertain the petition. but
also to refer any of the complaints
in it to the prohibition enforcement
and immigration agencies of the fed
eral government.
Some senators thought the charge
that five breweries were operating
under police protection should be
brought to the attention of the treas
ury, while others were of the opin-
ion that the allegation of the illegal
importation of gunner from Italy
should be referred to the immigra-
ton bureau.
II am opposed to passing the buck
on this matter" announced Chair
man Johnson. Either the Senate
should act or it should not"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Connecticut Student
Wins 1868 Prize at
BOwdOin College

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Brunswick, Mar. 2-Charles Bra
deem of Essex, Conn, was tonight
awarded the class of 1868 prize for
the best written and spoken Grafton
by a member of the senior class of
Bowdoin college. The competition
took place at Memorial hall with
President kennth c. NJ. Stills presid-
ing. The judges were Samuel A,
Melcher and Hon. Edward w. Wheel
err of Brunswick and Rev. Andrew T.
McWhorter of Augusta. The Subject
of the prize winning essay was John
Purroy Mitchell. political idealist."
The other speakers and their sub
jects were as follows; Albert Abra-
hanson of Portland, intellectual
Freedom; Alfred Carleton Andrews
of Lewiston Mark Twain. the Man;
Carl Kenneth Hersey of Portland,
"A Renaissance of the Fine Arts in
America: Theodore Soterrius Mi
caloplos of Dover, n. H., "Lauranne
Turkey and the Powers; and Law
renee Mitchell Read of Worcester,
Mass, "Entagling Alliances"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Seized Schooner
Yacht Is Released

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Mar. 2
(AP)-The schooner yacht Zodiac of
New York, seized by coastguards
here today while bound from Porto
Rico to Gloucester, was released from
custody tonight. A few quarts of Ii
quor found aboard the craft were
confiscated and quantity of cigars
and Panama hats not declared on the
vessels manifest were put under
government seal.
The yacht was hailed off Vineyard
Sound light early today by a patrol
boat from the Woods Hole base and
ordered to put in here. After she
had been searched by the coastguard
she was allowed to proceed to Glou-
cester. The yacht, owned by john
son and Johnson of New York, wars
returning from a winter cruise in
southern waters under command of
Captain Norman Ross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Hose Streams and
Tear Bombs Scatter
Strikers PaSSaic. n. J,

Passaic. n. j.. March 2 - (AP) -
Five companies of firemen with lines
of hose dispersed about 5000 striking
mill hands who gathered today in
front Of the Botany Worsted Mills.
Tear bombs also were used by the
police.
The crowds broke up Immediately
after the streams of water were di-
rected at them by the firemen but 1t
required about Is minutes to drive
them over the Passaic- Clifton line.
Two arrests were made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
First Step in Creation
Maine Foundation
Fund by n. E. Council

Portland, Me-, March - (AP) -
The creation Of Maine foundation
fund was begun today by the Maine
section Of the New England Council
when steps were taken toward the
establishment of trust or corpora
ton in perpetuity, to, which legacies
may be left by those desiring the de-
velopment of the State.
1t is proposed that the fund be ad-
ministered by board of seven trus-
tees, two former Maine men, now
living outside the State, and the
other five men who now live in
Maine. The administrative body
would be non-political.
Plans were made for the second
quarterly meeting of the New Eng
land council to be held on Friday,
March &c, at the Falmouth Hotel
here,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-03
Man Who Helped
Build Panama Canal
Is Killed by Train

birmingham, Mass, March p
M.rlnJohn P. Kyle, who as a con-
S"ns superintendent helped to
W. suiia me Panama Canal, was struck
Boston & Albany train here
suuay and died shortly afterward
r Mum fractured skull. He was
ssiAlng beside the track and failed
,vo aear the locomotive as it came
Ayte worked for ten years in the
wa ,a' zone and during the European
o ~a, !, AIDED in building Notifications
IA J.m ue New Jersey coast. A brother
parliament, - 'e "ns'ui' II
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General Forecast

The disturbance that was over
southeastern Ontario Monday night
has advanced to the upper St Law
renee valley. and a secondary dis
turbance which developed over the
middle Atlantic states is over Maine.
High, pressure prevails over western
Ontario. the plains states and upper
Mississippi valley, and pressure is
high on the west Gulf coast and east
of Bermuda.
The outlook Is for mostly fair
weather Wednesday and Thursday in
the states east of the Mississippi. 1t
will be colder on Wednesday in New
England and along the middle and
south Atlantic coasts and tempera-
lures will be moderate on Thursday
in the interior of the middle and
south Atlantic states.
Storm warnings are displayed on
the Atlantic coast from Hatteras.
North Carolina, to Eastport, Maine.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Strong west and weather partly
overcast Wednesday,