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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-04
Dodge Brothers Make
November Record

Retail deliveries Of new passenger
cars and trucks by Dodge Brothers
dealers in the United States and
Canada during the first three weeks
point to a November record far
ahead Of that established during the
same month last year. Retail sales
during the period from November l
to November 20, the official report
from the factory at Detroit shows,
are 2l.s per cent above the figures
for the same period In 1928, and "a
per cent ahead of those for the same
three weeks Of 1924.
Popular approval OF the recently
announced improvements IL clearly
indicated by the increases In retail
deliveries recorded In many Of the
larger cities Of the country. In the
New York City territory, for sx-
ample, 1929 per cent more cars were
delivered during the first three
weeks Of November this year than
during the corresponding weeks of
1926. The corresponding gain In
Detroit and its suburbs was 1929 per
cent and in Minneapolis 1868.
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previously in evidence placed the
underground reserve in Elk Hills at
$50. 600. 900 to 200,000,0 900 barrels.
Continuing, Robson sally Doheny
once told him in a friendly converse
ton that associates in the Pan
American Company were opposed to
his bidding for the Pearl Harbor con-
tract, on the ground that II might
extend the company's operations
westward from California too rapid
ly.
The navy officer said he explained
the importance of the storage project
to the navy as a part of its national
defense plans, after which Doheny
assured him he might count on "at
least one bid.
"And when the American bid
comes along, remember there will not
be a dollar of profit in it," Robson
quoted Doheny as having told him.
He added he realized the necessity
Of opening the California reserve to
leases when he learned that the gov
ernment stores were being rapidly
bled by private wells drilled close to
the rim of the public domain. He had
once called Doheny into consultation
as to what would be the prudent
policy for the navy, he testified. Do
heny told him Of the drainage, as he
saw it, and the views thus present.
ed about conceded with those pre-
viously held by the naval chiefs.
Robison's direct examination, in
terrupted by the recess tonight, prob
ably will require most of the short
session tomorrow and cross examina-
ton may go over until Monday.
1t may be interrupted, however,
for Secretary Wilbur's testimony.
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DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1926.

of exciting developments. The pro-
secution directed a strenuous effort
to establish Its contention that FAN
personally supervised the details OF
the Elk Hills and Pearl Harbor nego-
tiations.
The direct examination of Admiral
Robson and three other defense wit
nesses, was viewed by the defense as
having supportd their claim that the
Navy Departments close watch OF
the negotiations rendered collision
between Fall and Doheny impossible
Admiral Robson said he was ac-
quainted with every detail of the ne
gotiations and that the interior de-
partment subordinates did nothing
final without consulting him He, in
turn, presented all important ques-
tions to Secretary DENLY for his
personal consideration and approval.
DENLY approved Robison's decision
to assent to the interior departments
proposal to open the Elk Hills re-
serve to additional leasing, the wit
ness said. He also personally APP
proved the Pearl Harbor contract
and ordered Robson to proceed with
the navy's part in its immediate
execution.
uCldlCu map VI l. cat AidiHOA
and contiguous territory was spread
before the jury in the examination
of Rear Admiral Gregory, chief of
the bureau of yards and documents,
who was called for examination as
to the Importance of the $10O,00O,000
naval base to the Pacific fleet. He
identified departmental memoranda
which eliminated in formal acquies
cence by Secretary DENLY to the in
terror departments plan for handling
naval oil.
Admiral Robson testified later he
understood these plans had original
ed, not with Fall but in the offices of
petroleum technologists of the bur-
eau of mines.
Robson said he had recommended
acceptance of the Pan American bid
on Pearl Harbor because he was con-
WINGED it was at least 100000 '''~'-r
two other bids that were submitted.
The clause in the contract dated
April 25, 1922. granting the Pan
American preferential rights" to
such Elk Hills land as might there
after be thrown open to leasing, he
regarded at the time as unimportant,
he said.
Another Doheny company was
granted the Elk Hills lease on De-
cember II, 1922.
Estimates of the geological survey
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Charge Sec. Wilbur
Continued from Page one)

the witness refused to answer ques-
tons concerning the strategic i'm
portance Of the Rearl Harbor naval
base. ~
Albert 3. Fall, secretary of the in
terror, and Edward l.. Doheny, lessee
of the Elk Hills Oil reserve, are
charged with criminal conspiracy to
defraud the government in the ne
gotiations which led to the lease and
the award to Doheny's company OF
an oil storage contract at Pearl Har-
Dor.
Admiral Robson, one Of the prin-
cipal defense witnesses, was called
for questioning as to the part the
navy took in the negotiations. AS
special representative Of Edwin Den
by, the secretary of the navy, at the
time, he said he was charged with all
negotiations involving the navy's in
terest and in that capacity was con-
versant with virtually every step in
the conversations which led to the
leases and contracts awarded with
Doheny's American Petroleum
and Transportation Company.
When Hogan questioned Robson
as to the actual status Of the Pear
Harbor base, the witness asked :
Have you received any orders from
the navy department."
Hogan answered Yes"
Produce it,"
Robson refused, but finally handed
paper to Justice Hoehling.
Il see no need Of publishing that,
the court said.
4 The matter then was taken under
advisement, following the govern
ment's objection to Hogan's tender
of the documentary evidence, Sec
rotary Wilbur, upon being appealed
to, ordered that the document be not
published
This furry was the climax of a day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-04
Opening of Lame
Duck" Session Is
Due Next Monday

Washington, Dec. s. R)-The
short session of Congress, better
known as the lame duck" session,
is at hand. The limping flock this
year includes ten Senators and near
ly half hundred of the House.
Just who is author OF the moth
eaten phrase is not a matter Of Of
flcial record. but it applies to those
members who were defeated in the
recent elections and who will not
return to Capitol Hill when the Con-
gress elected last November 2, con-
venS.
Besides those defeated at the polls,
a number of Senators and House
members who were not candidates
for reelection are entering the con-
Guiding session of long terms OF
| continuous service. Included in the
group is Oscar w. Underwood of
Alabama, for many years an out
standing figure in the Senate cham
Der, and Representatives Tincher OF
Kansas, and Voigt of Wisconsin,
| who have taken prominent parts in
the affairs of the House.
James w. Wadsworth, Jr., of New
York, chairman of the Senate Mil
itary Committee, and George Whar-
ton Pepper of Pennsylvania, are
members of the lame duck" flock
in the Senate which also gathers
under its brooding wing the follow
ing. Y
Ralph H. Cameron of Arizona,
Richard p. Ernst of Kentucky, John
w. Harreld of Oklahoma. Irving L.
Lenroot Of Wisconsin, William B.
| Mckinley of Illinois, Rice w. Means
| of Colorado. Robert N. Stanfield of
Oregon, and o. E. Weller of Mary
| land.
In the House both the vets and
drys feel the effect of the last broad
side of the voters as William d. Up
shaw, of Georgia, one of the dry
standard bearers for many terms
was sent to the lame duck" group
| by a primary defeat, while John
Phillip Hill, of Maryland, the leader
| of the vets, was unsuccessful in an
attempt to capture the Republican
| Senatorial nomination in his state.
David w. Stewart of Iowa, al
though not a lame duck, will not
return to the Senate after next
March 4, being elected only to fill
the unexpired term of the late Sena-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-04
NATIONAL HOMF

Officer of the day, Cant a..
Derby. pt. George 4
William e. Bennett Of p,,...
late Co. G, 4th Va. Inf, ana rS9s11 a.'1 I
Rolfe of Saltwater, late ca ~ win !
Y. ). Eng. Training Ptt ~ n.
been admitted. ILL., has.
Religious services At -
chapel Sunday morning vii, don.
as follows: Mass and serrnon 70 bel.
Fir. Mclaughlin at $50 ana ~ y Res
ant services by Rev. @. r r.oles-
at 10. D. Cornhs
AT the late regular meet,ps .
veterans of Foreign Wars =, VI q.
lowing Post officers were me me foI-
without opposition to serve o ~
year 1927: Commander. Jam. .or D.
monde; S. V. c., William p :. o..
j. V. c., James Patterson. osaa;
master, Philip s. Malloy. e lhaa1s
Thomas Clark; surgeon, Joh napas
Brien; officer of the day wan, =; y.
LaFrancois. An invitation W. "iilaa
and accepted from the Fn "as red
Pare Post 1885, V. F. W ~ W I
Vile, to attend their reunion ~ ma y
day. Dec. II. on ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-04

Of gas The advantages Of knowing
the former are that 1t keeps from
going to the trouble Of changing oil
too often, and forestalls the posi-
bility of burning bearing as a re-
suit of running q car too long a
period on one filling of lubricant.
To be able successfully to utilize
the spare moments which constant
ly present themse'vcs it is of utmost
importance to carry all accessories
to the cleaning and adjusting proc
ess along with you, and also to keep
them conveniently located. The fact
that the screwdriver is under the
seat cushion may be the cause of
your deciding that there isn't time
enough to tightenk the screws which
hold the license plates in place. And
30. when later the screws come loose
and . plate falls on, you are put to
fifty times the Inconvenience of rails
ing the seat cushion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-04
Systematizing Miles
And Smiles

(By Erwin Greer. President Greer
College Of Automotive & Electrical
Trades, Chicago. ILL.,
The man who cannot afford a
chauffeur envies the man who has
one-more because of the slick ap-
pearance and mechanical excellence
Of the car than for any other reason.
{ But the chauffeur holds his job by
keeping his cars well groomed.
: Then why not do the same with
the chauffeurless cart will re-
spond with miles full of smiles.
Cleaning spark plugs is long,
dirty and monotonous job il you at
tempt to do all four. six, or eight or
twelve at the one time. You spend
{ time looking for the proper
wrenches, and, because you have no
gloves in your equipment, you spend
the rest of the day trying to clean
the carbon off your hands. But
when things are handy you can
clean one or two plugs while walt
ing for some one to do an errand.
If a little Of the system people use
In their business would be applied
to the running of their cars there
would be far less need for repair
shops or the laying off of machines
when their services are needed most
Because one car owner of my &C
quaintance failed to keep record
of the parts of the car he creased
and the mileage dates he er-oiled
the generator and the started motor
and overlooked a universal joint en-
tirely. He lost two days use of the
cars while the service station was
making amends for his mistake.
One Of the most important things
In managing car is to keep an &C
count of all supplies bought for the
car, together with the date and mile
age reading of the speedometer when
purchases were made. This tells
you right off the reel how long II
has been since you last changed the
oil In the crankcase and what mile
age the car is giving to the gallon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-04

W. William II. buISeSS, D. Wa, W.
w. Merrill, Treasurer; Carl p. Fogg,
Senior Deacon; Perley Grant, Junior
Deacon.
Miss Edythe Wade, of Portland, is
visiting Miss Albu Jones of Kelly
street.
Mrs. Ellen Emery, of Skowhegan,
was in town Thursday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Brown. of
Vassalboro, are receiving congratula-
lions on the birth of seven and one
half pound baby boy. Malcolm Crosby
born December 3. Mr.. Brown is en-
ployed in the local H. r. Dunkham's
clothing store.
George Lord returned Friday from
a business trip to Jefferson, Alma,
Newcastle. Bristol and Boothbay
Harbor.
Mrs. Trask is confined to her home
on Summit street by Illness.
Albert Grover left Friday night for
Boston where he will be employed for
the remainder of the winter.
Mrs. Maurice Files has returned
from Portland where she has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. L. Blake.
Ben Bradbury went to Lewiston
Friday to visit her niece and husband
Mr., and Mrs. Rollin Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Romeo Lessard, OF
Lake McGantie, who were recently
married are visiting relatives in
| town.
Frank Chase returned Friday from
| Skowhegan where he has been Wis
| iting relatives.
Mrs. Abbott Adams and Mrs
George Weeks passed the day We'd
nesday In Augusta with Mrs. Weeks
daughter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs
Marshall Campbell, who are passing
a few weeks there.
Mrs. Walter Lint Of Waterville
was in town Friday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon Giroux, who
have been passing their honeymoon
at Lake McGantic were over night
guests Thursday of her sister anC
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Girou,
of King street, on their way to Bris.
toll, Conn, where Mr.. Giroux is en-.
ployed and where they will haks
| their home.
Mrs. L. A. Emerson passed Thurs.
day in Waterville with Mr.. and Mrs
L. r. Kitchen.
T Mrs. Ralph Patterson left Friday
| for Boston, Mass, where she viii
Nls1L HcI SISTER anu uuSOduu, MI. AIT
| Mrs. w. F. Ward.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fuller Of Bos.
ton, Mass, were over night guests
| Thursday of Mr.. and Mrs. W. F
Warren of Main street Mr.. Warner
| accompanied them home and will be
| their guest for few days.
| Mrs. Z. f Rackliff passed Friday
with her cousin in Lewiston.
| WElIlI3m X inc Of AnpI1Sta was
calling on Joseph Dyer Thursday at
his home on Lower Main street.
Mrs. Ed Priest is able to be out
again after being confined to her
home for the pass week by illness.
| Miss Caroi-n Piper returned Fri
day to her home in Lewiston, after
visiting reiati,e s in town.
! Mrs. Eliza DUHden has returned to
| her home in Waterville after visit
ing her sister, airs. Sarah Luce on
Livermore avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-04
FAIRFIELD

The Social Neighbors met Wednes-
day evening with Mrs. Stella Savage
on High street. During the business
meeting plans were made for their
annual Charistmas tree which is to
be held at the home of Mrs. Eva
Corson on lower Main street, Tues
day evening, December 20. A social
time was enjoyed. at the close Of
which dainty refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess.
There will be Roll Call at the
regular meeting of the Modern
Woodmen in their hall Tuesday eve
ming. Every member Is requested to
be present to answer to his name.
Refreshments will be served.
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gents. Joe Gilbert Of waterville
Lawrence King and Ralph Gousse
A whist for children was also held,
prizes going to Marion Champagne,
Bernard LeClair, consolation, Emile
Croteau, Jr.
A large number of those who at
tended the public supper at the Bap-
fist church Thursday evening, re-
manned for the entertainment which
was given in the church auditorium
The following program was enjoyed:
Piano duet. Helen Gibson and Char
lotte Mcclellan; Vocal solo, Miss Cor
ona Hatch; Vocal solo, Russell Zea-
man; Singing, Kilgore Trio Ruth
Audrey and Eleanor Kilgore); Reel
tation, Philip Henderson; Piano solo
Miss Evelyn Bowman.
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Fairfield Couple
Enjoy Golden
Wedding Thursday

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Allen quietly OBJ
served their fiftieth wedding ami
versary Tuesday at their home on
Gerald avenue MIR. and Mrs. Allen
were married in Dexter, December 2,
1876 by Rev. Mr.. Berdean, pastor Of
the Methodist church. They received
many cards and letters Of congratu-
lation during the day and at $50 a
party of friends arrived at their
home, taking MIR. and Mrs. Allen
completely by surprise. A delicious
supper was served, the feature of
which was a beautifully frosted cake,
bearing the words. Fifty Years.,
which was the gift of friends In Ban
gor. During the evening other friends
called and a very pleasant time was
enjoyed. An original poem, sent by
friends in Hallowell, was read. The
guests returned to their homes at a
late hour, all wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen many years Of happiness.
A very successful public whist
party was held by the Holy Name
Society in the Parochial hall, Thurs
day evening. Forty-two tables were
played. Prizes were awarded to: the
grand prize. a $3.50 gold pice, was
won by James Calford of Waterville;
ladies. Miss Rita King, Mrs. Joseph
Giroux and Miss Linnie Morrissette;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-04
City Saved by Draining Muo

Berlin - up - The 1.000-year- old
city of Rothenburg, Bavaria, re-
nowned in history for its burgomas
ter who nearly 800 years ago saved
the city from being plundered bv in
vaders by draining a three quart
mug of wine in one draught, is in
danger of losing rows of its old and
picturesque houses. Modern auto
mobile traffic rafting over the
cobble- stoned narrow streets, is do
Ing what the burgomaster prevented
battering rams from accomplishing
long ago. Several landmarks already
have caved In because the founda-
tons were shaken to pieces. plans
are being taken to preserve others
Burgomaster Nusch in 1881 drained
the mug on bet with the Invading
General Johann Won lilly, who was
@ amazed by the feat that he res
onae1 his erdsr 70 sack the town.
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CHURCH NOTICES

| CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEP-
HERD, UNIVERSALIST - Worship
at 1915, with sermon by the pastor
! Sunday school at noon. There will
| be no evening service as the church
will unite with the Baptist in a I'M
| lon service at the Methodist church.
| FIRST BAPTIST-Junior and In
| termediate Departments of the
Church school will meet at $50. An
| interesting contest between the two
departments Is progressing. ALI
| members are urged to be present.
Kindergarten class at las; morning
| worship at 10.45; anthem, Male quar-
tet. Childrens' Story. Sermon by the
pastor. Other departments of tne
Church school at noon. Young Peo-
| pies service at 6. The speaker of the
| evening will be Prof Herbert New
| man Of Colby College. A service of
unusual interest. All young people
are invited. There will be no even
ing service The church will unite
with the Universalists and Metho-
dists in union service at the Metho-
dist church at P. M. DR.. A. C. Goo
dard of Portland will be the speaker.
SHAWMUT UNION CHAPEL
Sunday school at 100. Church wor-
ship at 2.30 with sermon by the pas
tor. Singing, Ladies' quartet
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
First mass at 7.30, with English
sermon. General communion for the
Children of Mary and Angels of
Mary Societies High mass at 10 A,
NJ, with French sermon Sunday
school at P. M. and meeting of tn.
Children Of Mary vesper service at
P. M.
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tor Albert B. Cummings. former
Senator Smith w. Brookhart will
take Stewards place after that date.
Representative Frank D. Scott of
Michigan, chairman of the House
Merchant Marine committee, also
takes a place in the lame duck" flock
of the House after serving six con-
tinuous terms, while Francis f. Pat
terson, Jr., of New Jersey, and
Nathan ID. Perlman of New York,
will depart from the House in March
after serving four terms apiece.
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Advice to a Son

Father. | want to get marri.d.
NO. my boy, you are NO,
enough" VS.
When VIII | be wise enougb@
when you get rid Of the H.. !.
you want to get married,-Ia,'aas
Tid-Bits. aaa
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Annual Meeting
Of Masonic Lodge

The annual meeting Of the Masonic
Lodge was held in their lodge rooms
Thursday evening. The following Of
ficers were elected: Connell Y. Law
ry. w. M; Paul L. Woodwork, ;.
W.: William E. Burgess, j. W.; w.
w. Merrill, Treasurer; Carl p. Fogg,
Senior Deacon; Perley Grant, Junior
Deacon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-04

Always the most powerful type Of car,
new and modified Willys-Knight
manttolding now ensures quicker
warming-up. and gives still greater
power. OH Rectifer minimizes oil
consumption, because il effectively
prevents oil dilution. New-type Air
Cleaner cleanses all air taken through
the carbureoor into the engine. elimi-
mates all dust and grit greatly reduces
wear On moving parts.
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Bring your present car to us tor vaiu'
ation. An unusually active demand
during the past 30 days has reduced
our used-car stocks. For this reason
special provision has been made to ae'
cept good used cars as part payment
on all Christmas purchases OF new
Willys-Knight Great Skies The
WHY'S Finance Plan offers unusually
attractive credit terms.
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statement Of fact that the engine Of
the Willys-Knight with no carbon
troubles, no valves to grind-is con-
sidered in professional engineering
circles to be the greatest major
advantage ever possessed by any
automobile.
Willys-Knight Great Six prices IRON
$3.50 to $22o5. f. Q. b. factory and
speci6cationssub to change without
notice None too soon, now, toarralge
for delivery Christmas morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-04

On the al-important point Of satisfacncn-in'
performance, the Willys-Knight Great Six has
this very unusual advantage. The Knight
sleeue-ualve motor, patented, protected, exclu-
sive. In this one great feature, you have the
reason for its luxury-car leadership.
And the 'Willys-Knight sleeve-valve motor Is
feature other manufacturers would pay mil
lions to get. Because years Of tests, both here
and abroad, have proven it the most efficient
type Of automobile motor built. Ii is a simple
Evening star., 1926-09-17
SERGT. M. D. SMITH
FINED AND SHIFTED
Ordered Transferred From Traffic
Squad and Must Pay 500
on Abuse Charge.

The District Commissioners today
ordered a fine of 500 for Serrt Mil
ton D. Smith of the Police Depart
ment and his transfer from the traffic
bureau October on a charge of US
ing abusive language to a witness in
Police Court.
When Sergt. Smith was cited to
appear before the trial board. he is
said to have asked Maj. Edwin B.
Hesse, superintendent OF police. to
make a recommendation for dsposi-
ton of the charges directly by the
commissioners. The case was then
taken from the trial board. and the
commissioners took their action on
the recommendation of Mai. Hesse.
Sergt Smith was president of the
Polcemen's Association when a
patrolman. He was an active candi-
date for the post of director of traf-
fic when the traffic department was
created. Former Commissioner Fred
erick A. Fenning promoted him to be
a sergeant.
Evening star., 1926-09-17

Natural gas has been discovered at
Johannesburg and may be piped to
other cities of South Africa.