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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Name York Member
Republican State Com,

y Biddeford, Me-, Jan. 7.-(AP)-
County Attorney Hiram L. Willard
was today elected chairman of the
York county Republican committee,
taking the place of Judge George
L. Emery, who recently resigned as
chairman of the State committee.
Judge John P. Deering withdrew his
name as a candidate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Chairman National
Grange to Visit
In This State Soon

Portland, Me-, Jan. 7.-(AP)-
Leslie r. Smith of Massachusetts,,
chairman of the executive commit
tee of the National Grange. will visit
Portland, Lewiston and Bangor soon
to determine which city shall be Sc
lected to entertain the National
Grange this year. He will be accom-
panied by State Master John E. Abb
bolt of North Berwick. About $4,000
are expected by State Master Alb.
bolt to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Evelyn Thaw Says
Sorry She VIII Recover

Chicago, Jan. 7.-(AP)-Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw, who swallowed poison
Tuesday after prolonged New
Years party, continued to improve
today but said she was sorry she
would recover.
Meanwhile, there were reports
that Harry K. Thaw, her divorced
husband, would be in Chicago next
week and these reports led to ru-
mors of attempts at reconciliation
Thaw's attorneys said fhey expected
him here shortly but were not spe-
cific as to the date. and said the
conference was on business matters
only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Spring Harbingers
Noted in Bay State

Boston. Jan. 7.-(AP)-Two signs
of an early spring were sighted In
greater Boston today. Mrs. A. NJ.
Connolly of Atlantic reported sight
ing a flock of wild ducks heading
north and the Boston Globe received
a dandelion which the sender, C. H.
Cavanaugh of Lexington said he
picked in his yard today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
II Indictments
SacO Grand Jury

Saco, Me-. Jan. = (AP) -The
grand jury reported II indictments
late this afternoon. OF that number
IA were made public. No indictment
was returned against A. E. Skillings'
former principal of the York h1gn
school. Among those made public
was that against Carlton Z. Cheney
Of Wells for alleged arson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
The Day in Washington

Hearings were continued by q
house committee on the radio con-
troll bill.
The moving picture monopoly
question was argued before the fed
eral trade commission.
The hearings in the aluminium case
were postponed until tomorrow by a
senate committee. 8.
While one of it's committees In
vestigating the subject, the house
debated rubber and the tariff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
THE WEATHER
INcR AsING cLoUpINEss

Northern New acknowledgements
ing cloudiness Friday; Saturday
snow or rain; rising temperature.
Southern New Englan dand East
ern New York-Increasing cloudiness
followed by rain or snow Friday and
Saturday; slowly rising temperature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
: peaches a 1O2, Says
y Due to Simple Life

EN,, Me, Jan. lap - Mrs.
|Io,., overlook, who celebrates her
bnpey,t'i tnday today attributes her
lie oldayy TO the simple life. She is
sate es. woman in this Fart of the
I've I'M. Aitnough she takes an ac-
Cd 70 F wan ir politics she is oppos-
woman suffrage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Prominent Granger,
Despondent, Takes
Life by Shooting

Brunswick Me-. Jan. 7-(AP)-
George /. Prince, So. fatally shot him.
self with a rifle today. back of his
barn. He was said to have shown
signs of dependency. He had been
prominent in Grange work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Mass. WOodchopper
Killed by Falling Tree

Pittsfield, Mass, Jan. 7.-(AP) -
Michael Kolock. a woodchopper of
Great Darlington. was struck and
killed by falling tree while at work
in West St0ckbridge today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
(AP)-Friday partly cloudy. probab-
ly followed by snow or rain Friday
afternoon or night and Saturday;
slowly rising temperature; fresh cas-
terly winds increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Maine S n a tor De-
clares Will Vot e
Against En- try of
u. S.

Reservations Made by U. s.
Senate Ca n mo- Separate
Court From the League, His
View-Sees Danger in Event
Judgment Against this Na-
ti0n-Will Register Protest
to Save America from For
eign Entanglements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
Local Radio Report

The evening was poor. There was
not good volume. All in all very un-
satisfactory. There was also much
fading.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-08
cov Brewster Cite s
Trend of Past Five
Years in Boston Ad-
dress

r;1l,ge Has Shown Decrease in
Every Section Except North
.ast-Some Maine Counties
Show Is Per Cent Increase
People of Region Are Show
ing Proper Appreciation of
its Possibilities Along Agri.
cultural, Industrial and Re-
irrational Lines
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
APPROVE c 4 8
EXTENSION
-Photo by International

The Public Utilities Commission
has approved an application Tor
extension of gas service to Ben
ming. Kenilworth, Deanwood and
Burrville. However, it will not
order the extension until after a
conference with Washington Gas
Light Company officials.
The commission ordered a public
hearing February IA to consider
an increase in the rates or the
Burleith bus line from street car
tokens to bus tokens at six Tor
80 cents. following the request by
the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company.
At the same hearing, the Public
Utilities Commission will take up a
request of the Washington Railway
and Electric Company to establish
a Shuttle" bus line from Thirty
fifth street and Reservoir road to
Foxall Village
The Washington Luray bus line
was allowed to suspend service for
two months from. this date on &C.
count of the bad state of the roads
around Luray
The Public Utilities Commission
decided not to remove astreet car
loading platform from the Eleventh
street front of the Palais Royal
because the street at that point
Will shortly be widened.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
BILL
PROGRESSING

The $165, 200, 900 public buildings
bill, Of which $4,000 900 is for
buildings in the, District of Column
bia, probably will be reported out
to the House by the Public Build
.ings and Grounds Committee Mon.
day, Representative Richard N:
Elliott, of Indiana, chairman OF
the committee, told President
Coolidge yesterday.
Representative Elliott called on
the President to discuss the geii-
eral legislative program now fac
ing the House. He spoke partlcu-
Iarly of the public buildings bill
which is in the hands of his cop
mittee at this time.
The Public Buildings and Ground
Committee of the House Will meet
in executive session Monday for
a final discussion of the housing
bill.
Among the proposed amendments
which will. be discussed is one,
backed by the building and labor
interests of the country, to the
effect that the money actually ex-
pended each year be decided in ac-
cordance with the general financial
condition of the country.
Specifically the proposal is that
during fat years" not more than
ten Spr fifteen miIliof be aIiRnt Tor
public buildings in order not TO
crowd the market: while during
lean building years the Government
would expand dts appropriation to
about .$35 900 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
RAIL MERGER
MOVE DENIED

Declaration that there has been
nothing definite done toward a car
merger between the Capital Trac-
ton Company and the Washington
Railway and Electric Company has
been made by George E. HamiI
ton, president of the former COM
pany, in transmitting to the stock
holders Of the company the annual
report of the board of directors.
Suggestions looking to this con-
summation have been from time TO
time made. and some informal con-
ferences held; but nothing definite
has so far resulted. and I can only
say, as 1 have stated in former
communications to you, that any
plan for merger or consolidation
must, of course, be based upon the
consent and approval of the stock
hAA1ers. and no plan or merger viii
be considered. or presented to the
stockholders by your management
that does not safeguard the rights
of the stockholders and OF the
public President Hamilton de-
clared.
Analysis of the report>of the d.
rectors shows that the ,company's
net income for 1925 totaled $685.
1854, being $67.S1729 less than
the net income during 1924.
The report shows that the pass.
enger car revenue in 1925 totaled
Sd. 4S2 ,04O. the bus revenue S81,S77,
and other revenue, 1855, or total
of S4,564,072, a decrease of S29,2O9
compared to revenues of 1924.
The operating expenses of the
company crossed $3,110, 0S6,<or 67. 81
per cent of the total income. The
1925 operating costs were larger
by $36,275 than in 1924.
One of the major expenses OF !.
the company was taxes, amounting
to 386,243.S0 last year, compared
to $3.50, 900 in 1924.
The company had on hand Jan
uary l, 1925, a total of $1,528, 4S3.
and after paying dividends during
the year amounting to $4,000, had
a credit at the close of the year
aggregating STATS ,246.
The report is signed by Mr..
Hamilton. Edward j. Stellwagen,
John S. sLarcombe, David s. Carl.
BENJAMIN w. Guy, John M. Perry
and J.. H. Hanna.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15

Photo by International
One of the most unusual cases
of strained marital relations o..
CURED i'm New York today when
Mrs. Caroline SapOritO, above.
accused her husband, Michael
SapOritO, with kidnapping her
from her parents. The Judge
ruled that it is not KIDNAPPING
when a husband makes away
with his wife, so the case was
dismissed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15

His bondsman learning that Smith
wished to leave the city, appeared
before Judge George H. Macdonald
yesterday and expressed his desire to
turn Smith in. The. request was
denied, the court stating that Smith
had shown his good intentions by
and asking for trial
and that there appeared to be no
danger of the man jumping his
bond. The trial has been set for
tomorrow morning.
In demanding that he receive
an immediate trial. Smith stated
that he Is in failing health and
finds it necessary to move to
climate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
TRIAL ON
old CHARGE

George Mackax Smith, arrested
three years ago on a4hand book
charge, wants a trial in Police
Court without further delay
At the time Of his arrest ne asked
for a jury trial and was released
on bond. He has been under the
same bond ever aimee and now
wishes to leave the city but cannot
do so without his bondsman for
feiting the amount Of his bond.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
COURT CONTEMPT LAID
TO CHICAGO OFFICIALS

CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Chief of
Police Morgan A. Collins and seven
other city officials have been ad.
judged in contempt of court by
Judge Joseph B. David who said
that he would sentence them to
Jail Monday.
Other officials beside. the chief
are the city treasurer, comptroller,
corporation counsel andS the presi-
dent, secretary and two members
of the civil service commission.
The contempt citation grew out
of refusal of the officials to rein
state Thomas r. Cronin as a police
captain after Judge David had
ruled his custer two years ago was
ilIerAl 70. .-,.-..-.-r..-. --.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
ELDR|DGE NJ A Y.
GET POWER

A composite report on Represen-
tative Blanton's proposed legislation
to increase the powers and, Incl
dentally, the salary of Traffic
Director NJ. o. Eldridge, is being
considered by the District Commits
sicners.
The report includes comment
from Eldridge, Major Edwin B.
Hesse, superintendent Of police, and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
Practice Economy in the Domestic Sect
Seamless Bed Sheets
sI.59 and sI.es S 10
Values Each ITO

63x9O, 72x9O, 81x90 and 81x99
seamless bed sheets all pure finish
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
COOLIDGE DOUBLES AID
TO NORTHAMPTON CHEST

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. Jan. IS.
President Coolidge's contribution
to the community chest OF HIS ma.
tive city was twice as much as last
year. according to the campaign
committee which. however. refused
to make public the amount Of the
Presidents contribution.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15

Francis H. Stephens, Corporation
Counsel for they District.
From the bill itself and the re-
from the heads of
the departments. the Commissioners
intend to word an opinion as to the
in their estimation, Of
such legislation. The board met
Yesterday but no action was taken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
SPAN|ARDS PLAN
LONG FLIGHT

by InteFHHIIOndI N0WB SeFVIce
MADRID, Jan. Incorporation
having been completed, Commander
Franco, the Spanish aviator, and
his flying mate. Capt: Ruiz de Aida,
left today for Melilla, Morocco.
where they will inspect the hydro
plane in which they expect to start
on a tri-continental flight, JAN
uary %.
The filters expressed the hope
that they would be able to fly to
Palos-Moguer on the 18th, whence
they would hop off for Las Palmas,
their first stop.
Their itinerary includes a stop
at New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15
Princeton Gets $4,000

PRINCETON, N. j., Jana 15.-
Thomas D. Jones, Of Chicago, of
the Princeton class of 1876, has
given $500 to the $2.OO0,O0O fund
being sought by Princeton Univer-
sity to enlarge its physical and biolo-
gical departments, according to an
announcement by President John
Grier Hibben.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-15

All new and old subscribers for
the TIMES and HERALD can now
obtain a $500 Accident Insurance
Policy for only 76c.
Evening star., 1926-11-07

of the presidents and council repre-
sentatives from the clubs in the Ave
senior high schools. held its hrst meet
ing Monday Pat" Riggles from the
Bon Secour Club of Central. was elect
ed president; Catherine English from
the Semper FideliS Club at Mckinley
was elected secretary of the council.
Industrial.
Today at 3:15 girls employed in
homes are meeting at the Administra-
tion Building, 614 F. street. for trip
to the Franciscan Monastery. Return
ing they will stop at the Grace Dodge
about 8 O'Clock for tea.
A special swimming class for indus
trial girls. of which Miss Lucille La
Varre will be the instructor will com
mence Thursday at pm. There
will be a reduced rate given for the
six-week course and a medical ex-
amina tion will be required as Usual.
Saturday morning the industrial de-
partment will hold it's semi-annual
rummage sale in Georgetown. The
place will he announced later.
There will be a meeting Of the In
dustrial committee on Friday. at 61b
pm. at the Administration Building.
Education Department.
Instruction in piano and voice will
begin at the Y. W. c. A. this week.
Miss Pearl Waugh will direct the
pia no instruction and Miss Alice Ed
Evening star., 1926-11-07
Itinued from Yesterdays Stsrl
CHAPTER XVIII.

You had best make ready for
flight" Antonius said to Maryam.
The old shepherd spoke the truth
cannot lie awake another day If
sleep. Herod's officers can take YOU,
If they come"
The girl came and stood beside him.
MY lord. the soldier, has been
good to us" she said. Shall we go
tonight"
The sooner the better" he said.
Il shall watch as long as I can stay
awake, but my senses are heavy. and
my eyes will not remain open much
longer
Shall we leave our servants?"
Antonius laughed From what /
have heard of Herod. he would as
happily put the servants to the tor
aure as you-or your father
Eroa n came from the maids and
lnen who sat behind Maryam.
hide in the mountains" the sol
dier continued. Your father must he
guided to the place whore YOU wait.
Then you all can go away together.
He sighed hea Willy. Il had counted
on taking YOU IS my slave, but | fear
| must postpone il.
Il shall forget that and remember
only my lords goodness" Maryam
said,
Aaron will find a place for YOU"
Antonius went on, without needing
her comment. He has tramped over
all these hills with his sheep. And i
think, since Omar knows of your ia
ther's trouble. we may hear from him
soon. He has taken stra nGe' interest
In many things in JeZreel"
His prediction was borne out before
Aaron returned from his search for
messenger.
The group in the house was quiet.
Antonius rubbing his hands over his
face to keep awake, the women and
the servants sitting silently, their per
sonal belongings tied in bundles he
side them. ready for their journey
into the hills
There came the sound Of horses
hoofs and a clank Of metal. The hoof,
beats stopped before the house. and
there was the noise of man alight-
ing Antonius' sword assembled and
the soldier cried, who comes""
There was no answer, but an in
stant after the cali the stately figure
Of Omar appeared in the doorway.
lighted by the lamps that still burned
on the floor. The stranger paused
moment. the emerald in his head
dress and the bright yellow metal of
his brea stplate glittering.
The family Of Jared is behind YOU
he said, not questiOninglN, but as II
stating a fact ~ our messenger must
leave at once with the gold to release
him, for the money lender will sur
render him to the tetrarch IL the loan
is not promptly repaid
Can we get Jared wholly freed
through my testimony" asked An
tonius.
Omar showed his white teeth. do
you desire TO give witness that YOU
yourself were in a plot to make Herod
a prisoner"
A gasp came from Maryam. The
soldier himself made a startled move
ment. But it was YOU" he protested,
who told me of the coming raid on
Galilee, and who promised me an
emerald and this girl
Omar raised his hand comma nding
ly. You dream he said
Antonius opened his mouth 70 argue
further. but at the light that slinted
in the strangers black eyes thought
better of it. Instead. he said suhmis
sively: What further suggestion can
YOU make"
Evening star., 1926-11-07

Quite so-and when he dies, like
Augustus, he will be made q god"
Omar observed Indeed. / have
heard that he has been declared a god
already
DO you think Laila will not re-
turn"
Omar threw his cloak across his
shoulder. as IL preparing to so. She
will not come unless she has good rea-
son. For, instance"-he spoke more
softly-''if she should hear that you
have a great store of wealth hidden
that she might take while you sleep" :"
But these two gold pieces
Antonius began.
Hush" admonished the stranger.
mo need to tell what you have. And
his tone was Iaiia
might be led to suppose that your
hoard is many times as great.
He turned and went out the door.
A horse stamped Then came the
noise of galloping hoofs. Omar was
gone.
Antonius turned to Maryam. The
stranger reminded me- he said. In
some embarrassment. "Of small bit
of money had in my bed clothing.
He produced the two pieces Of gold.
Il had forgotten them. Let me give
them to yo,,---as gift
He h>lc .em out to Maryam. Quick
tears showed in the girls eyes.
MY lord the soldier Is very kind
and good" she said. But we cannot
take his money. or he will starve.
In that case, and since you refuse
1t, l will take it back again" he said.
relieved. He placed the coins under
the cushion that supported his head.
although" he assured her, you are
welcome to it."
She thanked him again, earnestly.
but the money belongs to you, and
| have this coin" She held up the
single piece Of money Antonius had
given her before MY father will
have the two that are left In the
pouch, above the amount OF his ran.
som. We have sufficient for a long
time"
"Ahem." Antonius cleared his
throat The money he had taken was
the sum that was to supply Jared's
wants. The soldier changed Sthe sub
ject. your Samaritan slave was left
wounded over by the Jordan" he sug-
gested IF you find him, he might
be of aid"
Poor man" Maryam answered. "If
he needs aid we shall give it. But
if he does not. it is better II we let
him alone. We may not eat from
The dishes he has used, nor let him
touch our food. and we shall he crowd
ed closely together while we are in
exile
Evening star., 1926-11-07
g = : Gaf1a = :
tN1a2e. by EueAue MacIean.l

Omar folded his arms and caressed
his chin. These women are pre-
pared to fee with their servants" lie
said. You will have no one to at.
tend to your wants" lie slowly ex.
tended one arm and pointed long
forefnger at the place where An
tonius had concealed Maryam's two
gold pieces. But / see,' he said
showing his teeth again, that you
have made provision for your needs. >
Antonus' head jerked forward and
his mouth opened. What l have
there is hidden he said. placing his
hand over the portion of his mantle
that covered the gold.
Though not well hidden" Omar
said. But say no more-a soldier
should think about tomorrow's bread.
He laughed. And what is a bit of
hunger to Jared's family if they have
freedom?"
Maryam had edged forward, but
Omar did not turn his eyes toward her.
"I.aila was seking YOU in Beth
shean." AntOnius said. Did she find
you?"
she found me-" the stranger as
sented. Il had already sent a man
TO bribe the prison keeper had
dealt with him before. DO you wish
T-aila to return and be your at
tendant?"
Yes, I do" The soldier patted his
sword Il shall beat her first with
the fiat of this blade for stealing my
noney--and after that she may cook
for me again.
Omar's eyeids crinkled in enjoy.
ment. Spoken like a good. bluff
hearty soldier-who never stole any
hody's money"
He rubbed his chin again. Antonius
squirmed.
Omar resumed: "l.aila does not
want to return. In BethShean there
are Arabians and Tyreans and Egyp.
tians and Greeks and folk of dozen
other races. She has been made vel
come, for she came well equipped
with money"
My money" said the soldier.
What do they care, in Bethshean,
whose money it is?" countered the
stranger. The only law is that which
Caesar imposes-and he never inter
feres with gay amusement"
AN excellent emperor" AntOnius
Sa id
Evening star., 1926-11-07

tea at 430. and meeting Of the mem
bership committee. at s14 z street, at
o'clock; on Tuesday. the house com
mittee will meet at 2;3o pm. and the
vacation Lodge committee At 4As.
both meetings at 6I4 F. street: the
Cafeteria committee will meet on
Wednesday at 2:3O pm, 614 F. street,
and the Elizabeth SOmers committee
will meet on Thursday. 1890 m, l1oI
NJ street.
The speaker at the Elizabeth
Somers Vesper Service this afternoon
at $50 will be Miss Mabel n. Thurs
ton. The Music committee has ar.
ranged for a special musical program.
international Friendship Service, in
fellowship with the Young Women's
Christian Associations of the World.
will be held at the Church Of the
Epiphany Sunday. November "a, at
4 pm. DIR. Phillips, the rector, will
preside and the special speaker will
he DIR. Joseph r. Sizoo. minister Of
the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church. All friends are cordially in
vited.