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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Death Total Nine
In Hurleyville Fire

Hurleyville, N. Y. Feb. 23.-(AP)-
Thorough search of the ruins of the
Prairie House indicated today that the
loss of life In yesterdays fire remain
ed at nine. There was a probability.
VINO were taken to the Monticello Hos
pltal would not survive.
responsibility for the fire has not
peen fixed, as the stories of witnesses
and survivors are greatly at variance.
Inc flames, supposed to have started
on the third floor in a soot-filled Chin
hey, spread throughout the building
50 rapidly and so wild panic ensued
among the guests of the hotel that no
one has been able to give q clear &C
count Of what happened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Death Of Former
Bangor Man in n. Y.

Bangor, Me, Feb. 23-(AP)-News
was received here tonight of the
ueath In New York today Of John
cutter, formerly of Bangor, member
" the firm Of Cutler and Redman,
. ,qihoer manufacturers and importers.
&c was about SIS years old. Mr..
watier Is survived by his widow, who
s was MISS Helen Varney of Bangor, a
s sun Tour daughters and two brothers,
i'eu and George Cutler of Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Ruins Ancient City
On Swedish Island

Visby. Sweden, Feb. 23.-(AP)-The
ruins of an ancient city at least 1900
years old have just been discovered by
Prof. Niles Lithberg in the parish of
Westergarn, about IL miles south of
Visby, the city of ruins and roses, on
the Swedish island of Gothland in the
center of the Baltic. visby itself
itself thus far has proved a treasure
house for Swedish archaeology and
new revelations as to the bronze and
early iron ages are expected from
these new ruins.
Recent excavations in the central
market square of Visby to install a
water main showed that site had been
used for human dwellings, at least
1000 years, while the city contains
many impressive ruins OF churches,
Notifications and merchants houses of
the Middle Ages
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
SENATE TALKS over
ALUMINIUM CASE
But FAILS TO ACT

Washington, Feb. 23.-(AP)--The
Senate spent another two hours to-
day debating the question whether It
will order another investigation Of
the Aluminium Company Of America
and then adjourned without taking
any action.
AS the session was brought to a
close more than an hour earlier than
usual. Senator Walsh. Democrat.
Montana. who is pressing for action,
declared there appeared to be dis
position on the part of the Republic
can leaders to delay matters.
Chairman Cummins of the judiciary
committee, the principal speaker to-
day, and others assured the Montana
senator that this was not the case,
that other senators who wanted to
speak were not prepared at the NOM
ent to address the Senate.
Senator Reed, Republican. Penn
sylvania, gave notice that he would
take up the fight against further in
vestigation.
The veteran Iowa senator in his
address today challenged the right of
the Senate to make an investigation
to determine whether the Aluminium
Company of America. in which Sec
rotary Mellon is a large stakeholder,
has violated federal court consent
DEGREES. He said the investigation
would not be in the interest of enact
ment of legislation and consequently
was illegal.
Senators Walsh and Robinson of
Arkansas, the Democratic floor lead
err, disagreed with this view. Reply
ing to the latter. Senator Cummins
said the Senate had the power to
authorize the President to appoint
special counsel to prosecute the
Aluminium case as was done with the
naval oil reserve cases. but that 1t
did not have the power to direct"
him to do so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
No Weakening
Church Support
Prohibition Law
WEST P0WNAL, Me-,
GIRL KILLED IN AUTO
CRASH, 0RLAND, FLA.

Orlando, Fla. Feb. 23-(AP)-Wil-
liam F. Mays, rs, of Orlando, and
Viola Libby. %, of West Pownal,
Maine, We're instantly killed here last
night when a front axle Of the road
ster driven by Mays broke, causing
the car to turn over a number of
times, finally crashing into a post.
Miss Libby's chest was crushed, her
neck broken, and spine twisted.
Mays back was broken between the
shoulders and his chest crushed.
Skid marks on the road showed
that Mays had applied the brakes
and skidded over 80 feet. The bodies
were found in the seat Of the car
about half an hour after the acct
dent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24

Alleging that Eugene S. LeBar Of
Augusta sis a person Of unsound
mind who by reason Of infirmity and
mental incapacity is incompetent to
manage his own estate and to pro-
tect his rights, and is a person who
ty excessive drinking, gambling,
idleness or debauchery has become
jncapable of managing his own af-
fairs, and who spends and wastes
his estate as to expose himself or
family to want and suffering. or his
town to expense" petition for the
On Tuesday at the Kennebec County
Probate court.
The petition is signed by Henry F.
Cummings High Sheriff of kennebec
County, who in the writ declares
himself to be "a friend of the said
Eugene S. LeBar' and asks that H. L.
Pishon be appointed as guardian.
Hearing upon this petition has
been set for March %, 1926 at 10
o'clock at the office of the Kennebec
County Probate Court and will be
before Judge Harold Z. Cook of that
Court.
In addition to this writ, an attach
ment against his goods to the amount
OF 100000, naming an ad damnum of
100000 was served early Tuesday
morning. the return of Deputy Sher-
If Henry Parmenter showing that
service was made at $50 A. NJ. In
this attachment Mrs. Grace r. LaBar,
wife of the defendant is named as
plaintiff. The attachment was dated
February %, 1926, and the return OF
the deputy sheriff was made prompt
ly at the opening of the Registry of
Deeds Office at eight o'clock.
With the opening of the Registry
Of Deeds office also, deed conveying
the land and buildings at 81 Winthrop
street, which have been occupied by
Mr.. LaBar since they were purchased
from Smith S. Randall. was also flea
The conveyance is made to Everett
II. Maxcy of Gardiner and the deed
declares the property to be free and
clear of all membranes except the
contingent right by descent of my
wife, Grace r. LaBar.' The deed is
signed by Mr.. LaBar but Mrs. La
Bars signature does not appear upon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
State House Workers
Fete Gov. Brewster on
His Return from South
Capitol Scene of Fun and Fell
citation - Latent Talent
Shown by Members of Off
cial amily-Address Of Wei
come by Librarian Dunnack
Fellowship Toast by At
torney General Fellows -
Buffet. Lunch And Dancing

Latent talent in the personnel of
the State House family was brought
to the foreground and combined to
provide a program of especial merit
at the party given by the officials
and employees under the dome for
Governor Ralph o. Brewster and his
family Tuesday evening at the State
House. In addition to the State
House workers, wives and husbands
were invited, the entire group num-
bering about $780, and 1t proved an
evening of real enjoyment for all.
Old Colonial colors, buff and blue,
predominated In the decoration
scheme and the rotundas on the Sec
ond, third and fourth floors assumed
gala attire for the occasion. Large
Continued on Page 11-Coi. a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Registrar Goodwin
Attacks Efficiency
Woman State Workers

Boston, Feb. 2S.-(AP)-The influ-
ence of lipstick, rouge and bobbed
hair on the efficiency of the feminine
state employe was the main topic of
discussion at the state house today as
William F. Williams, commissioner Of
public works, and Frank A. Goodwin,
registrar of motor vehicles, gave Diff
ferent explanations for shortages in
the accounts of two automobile regis
try Offices Ia the office of the cashier
at the Commonwealth Pier registry
here a small shortage was reported,
while at the Springfield registry a
discrepancy of $500 was found.
Mr.. Goodwin described as exaggerat-
ed a statement attributed to him put
ting the blame on low salaries paid by
the state and the fact that "irrespon-
sible fiappers" were employed He de-
MED referring to lipstick. rouge and
bobbed hair. but admitted there might
have been some mention of powdered
noses.
THE only statement I made was a
week ago before a legislative commit
tee where l said the salaries were so
low, on entering the state service for
clerks and StenographerS that it was
impossible for use to get anything but
young girls who, as n rule, are too
irresponsible for the work we have
to do"
Commissioner Williams objected to
what he termed the registrars sweep
ing criticism" Of employees. He said
the shortage at Springfield involved
only one clerk, an experienced employee,
who served as an extra man during
the rush period of 1925 registration.
He Is doing everything in his power
to assist in the Investigation" Mr.
Williams said. His salary, which is
now s1740 a year. has nothing to do
with the matter"
The small loss at Commonwealth
Pier, he said affected only clerks in
the cashiers office and was in no way
affected by their salaries or the SAL
airy of the cashier, who was absent on
vacation at the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Art Teacher Dies
In Portland Home

Portland, Me-, Feb. 23.-(AP)-Al-
bert E. Moore, So. an art teacher in
Portland for 40 years, and known for
his restoration of old masters at the
Bowdoin Art Museum, died here last
night, it was learned today. A native
of Bangor, he was a cripple from
He studied at the Boston
Art Museum under Otto Grundmann,
Dennis Bunker. Joseph Decamp and
Frederick E. Wright. A number of his
pupils won success in the world of art.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Saves Wife and
Child from Flames

Chicopee, Mass. Feb. 23.-(AP)-
Leo Sieracki saved his wife and child
from flames in their home early to-
day by first sliding from second
story window on a rope made of
knotted bed sheets and then rescuing
them by means of a ladder. The child
was first awakened by the smoke and
her crying aroused the parents. They
were unable to escape by the stair
waV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Belfast Man Given
Sentence Illegal
Possession Alcohol
Especial to Kennebec Journao

Especial to Kennebec Journa.)
Belfast, Feb. 23-Pleading guilty
before Judge Carleton Doak in the
Belfast Municipal court to illegal
possession Of four gallons alcohol
with intent to sell Amos Stephenson
arrested yesterday was sentenced to
a fine of 500 and costs and two
months in jail with six months in
default of payment. He was commit
ted at noon today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Seize 100 Gallons
Alcohol in Hampden

Bangor, Me-, Feb. 23-(AP)-Fed-
'eral officers tonight raided the pre-
misses of Patrick Griffin in Hampden
and seized about 100 gallons of alco-
hol. Griffin gave $1,000 bond for ap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Defer Decision on
POnZi to April LIST

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 23-(AP)-
Hearing of a motion to quash the in
dictment against Charles Ponzi. fin
ancial wizard" held under $1,000 bond
for alleged violation of the Florida
law relating to the conduct of BUSH
ness under declaration Of trust. was
set for April 1, when Ponzi with his
attorneys appeared today before
Judge James M. Peeler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Word of High Officials
of Methodist Groups
and United Brethren
Church

Recent 'Dry" Survey of Re-
search Department of FEEDER
al Council of Churches Term
ed Inexcusable Betrayal of
Many Church BOdies-As-
serts There Has Been No APP
parent Change in Sentiment
of People AS A Whole-First
United Word of Four Organ
iZatiOns on Prohibition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Eastport Theatre Man
Dies in New York CITY

Bangor, Me-, Feb. % - (AP) - A
telegram received here announced
the sudden death in New York City
Of Wilbur Shea of Eastport. owner
OF theatres in that city. Calais and
Lubec. Mr.. Shea, who was 55 years
old, was on his way from Florida
when stricken with heart failure.
His widow survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Three Trains Stalled
In n. Brunswick Drift

Bangor, Me-, Feb. 2S-(AP)-It is
reported here that an express, a
freight and pillow train on the
Canadian National Railways were
stalled on Saturday in a snowdrift
near st. Quentin. N. B., and were
still there Monday night. The drift
Is described as over a mile long and
in places IL feet deep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND SOMEWHAT WARNER

New England-Fair with slowly
rising temperature Wednesday;
Thursday fair and warmer.
Eastern New York-Fair with
slightly rising temperature Wednes-
day; Thursday increasing cloudiness
and warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Robbers Hold Up
N. Y. Taxicab Office

New York, Feb. 23-(AP)-Three
armed robbers today held up the
cashier and six chauffeurs in the ex-
ecutive offices of the Yellow Taxicab
Company in East 49th street, beat
one man over the head with pistol
and escaped imam automobile with
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
General Forecast

An area of high pressure. from
Manitoba and the Hudson Bay re-
gion has moved southeastward and
it has overspread the eastern half OF
the United States, the highest bar
ometer reading is 1898 inches at
Cincinnati, Ohio. Another area OF
high pressure is moving eastward
over the Pacific states.
The weather will be generally fair
Wednesday east of the Mississippi
rver, but the eastern advance of the
western disturbance will be attended
by much cloudiness on Thursday and
showers are probable Thursday night
as far east as the Appalachian re-
gion. The temperature will rise
gradually in the middle Atlantic and
north Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Diminishing northwest and fair
weather Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Wednesday fair with slowly rising
temperature; Thursday fair and
warmer: diminishing northwest
winds, becoming southeast and south
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Wife Also Moves for
100000 Attachment
Against Estate of
Eugene LeBar

Petition Filed at Probate Court
Alleges is Person of Unsound
Mind and Incompetent to
Manage Own Estate-Hear.
ing Set for March 22-Fine
Residence of LeBar Convey
ed to Gardiner Man in Deed
Filed at Registry of Deeds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Mmn1zz/

Suppose you forgot to put out
the cat and long in the middle of
the night the feline fell over the
fish bowl. You woke with a start
and couldn't find the switch.
Wouldn't an Eveready FIashIight
from Fifield's, opp. depot, Angus
ia, parked under the pillow Just
knock the fear of burglars right
out of your heart? You may for
get that cat tonight.
fabo4d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Local. Radio Report

Last night the reception Of radio
broadcasting was poor. The volume
was very weak and there was much
noise and local interference.
The Washington times., 1926-11-17

Let The Times ana Herald Classified
Ads be your guide to home ownership.
Buy 4odaXA ~
The Washington times., 1926-11-17
Servant Hacks
DC. Pianiste
Iii China
D. InternatlonaI Newa servIee

By International News service 4
SHANGHAI, Nov. 17.--Miss Freda
Frommel. directress OF the music
department OF an American school
here ana one Of the Leading pfanists
In China, suffered serious knife
wounds today when she was attack
ed by discharged Chinese servant.
Miss Frommel was formerly q
teacher in Washington, D. G.
Miss Frommel was alone in her
residence In the French concession.
when she was attacked by the SER
want. Armed with q butcher knife.
the servahE hacked her body. arms
and legs.
he AEl1efi an woman put MP
aIan stliI be pple1 Lth
the Chine and the
IL - u lei
eRn fT0 iRn 81 stairs.
leaEine orl M
Chinese "a h3irtied tol
the wonaans assistan Her as.
saIiant was frightened away when
he pounded on the door Ok the
house. The Chinese paused long
enough. however. to sever the ten
dons in both Miss Frommel's hands.
1t was thought she win never be
able to play the piano again.
Miss Frommel will recover. ply.
dclans said.
Police are searching the settle
nents for her assailant.
The Washington times., 1926-11-17
BY JAMES =. HI ALLEN
1ntaEnalIanal lIsws service

SOM LIE, y. j., Nov.
ty witnesses, 1t least
viii Sc called 81 the defenss
q ill1 murder
TEN
aDl onrc
The witnesses VIII
ineu hs three defend ants
nces Stevens Hail. and
her two brothers, Willie and
Henry Stevens, As well IS Fe-
Tx ID Martini the private de-
tectiye whose activities IA Mrs.
Halls behalf are alleged To
have gone SO far as to attempt
to bride one woman who
knew too much for $500.
Di Martini To Be Called
Di Martini win be called, It was
positively stated, to combat the
startling evidence given yesterday
by Mrs. Marie Dennarest, middle
aged housewife Of New Bruins
wick. who testified Di Martini
offered to pay Of the $500
mortgage on herr home il she
would forget" she saw Henry
Stevens in New Brunswick the
morning after the Rev. Edward
", Hall and his pretty young
choir singer, Mrs. Eeanor Mills
were shot to death in De Russey's
Lane four yeals ago.
Employed BY Mrs. Hall
Henry Stevens claimed he was in
Lavalette. ". j. his home, On that
morning. Di Martini was EMPLOYED
by Mrs. Hall for several months
after the murders as her private
investigator. For q time he lived
in the Hall home.
Mrs. Jane Gibson,s ''eye-witness
story" tomorrow. the last big gun
70 be fired by the State, win be
counterac BY the defense with
the testimony Of Mrs. Salome Ger.
tack Mrs. Gtbson's character and
Yeracify.
Mrs. Hall ii represented AZ eager
to clear herself before the world
CONTINUED on PAGE 3. Column IL
The Washington times., 1926-11-17
EX-WIFE s j { s
. PRINCE CAROL
BY InternatIOnaI News Service

PARIS, Nov. 17.-Prince Carol
made an attempt to renounce his
rights to the Runlanian throne In
1919, in order that he might join
his morganatic wife. Nine. Zizi Lam
brine. it was declared today by Al
bert Salmon, attorney for Nine.
Lambrino. appearing before the
Seine Tribunal in the 10000 600 franc
suit which Nine. Lambrino has
brought against the former Crown
Prince of Rumania, charging de- M
ages and asking for recognition of
her son, Mircea. as the child OF
Prince Carol.
M. Salmon stated that the recent
remuneration of Prince Carol and his
consequent pursuit Of Nine. Lu-
pescu, his present beautiful Titan
haired companion, was not the first
time that the prince had chosen ! We
instead of rights to the throne.
Letters Pledge Faith
In 1919, after his marriage to
Nine. Lambrino had been annuiled,
Prince Carol wrote letters to Queen
Marie and the presidents OF the Ru'
manian Senate and Chamber. plead.
ing that they accept his renuncia-
ton, Salmon said.
At the same time, Salmon de.
clared, Prince Carol wrote to Zizi
Lambrino: You are wrong in think
ing that no longer desire you.
Have confidence in your husband,
for he fights for us both"
Nine. Lambrino was not advised
OF the annulment OF her marriage to
Prince Carol until May, 1919, Sal.
mon said. Mircea, her son, was
born in January. 1920.
The plaintiff put in evidence a
letter from Prince Carol to Nine.
Lambrino, written as he left for the
front during the war, stating: i
am leaving for the front. write
you to say that in case OF misfor-
tune l am your husband and l am
the father Of the child you are go
ing to have. :.
The Washington times., 1926-11-17

Arthur b. ScriveneF was nlurd.
cred and did not commit suicide.
the cOrOner,s jury deeided i'm
verdict rendered af III D. m,.
today. The verdict brought to
close more TRAN NIUl1tli's
Intense fnResfteatf On alrd official
nv scffIed Il question Tint hhA per-
plexe cFIniiJiaI IkIvps TORS since
Ie q efecffre,s body WAS found II
ebf ef0fn alley erl 81 the
E1line 81 llet0lyer
The Washington times., 1926-11-17
M!Ha!Ha!
u InternationaI News seFviee

by AMgekMoNAOnAA GoWu SeER1cS
LONDON, Nov. 17.-Tragedy
was narrowly averted at the Lon.
don Zoo when an ostrich at.
tempted to swallow Is feet Of
heavy rope left in its cage by .
painter.
A keeper discovered the ostrich
in difficulty with about half of
the rope already down its throat
and In danger of suffOcation.
KOBE, Japan. Nov. 17.-HyOgo
prefecture staged . dog hunting
week recently and $500 stray dogs
were rounded up and quietly dis.
patched to the happy hunting
grounds.
To insure rest eternal for the
spirits Of the dogs, a memorial
religious service. attended by 80
Buddhist priests. was held at the
end of the week.
The Washington times., 1926-11-17

rToar M. NV.
naony to indicate that reports had
long existed regarding alleged inti-
macy between Miss Theresa Eetzer,
of 1920 Sixteenth ST. N wv ]. Wash
fnaton. ID. o.. 2ssyear-old former
Bible worker Of the Reformed Sew
enth Day Adventist Church. and
DR.. IL III. Miller, travelling lecturer
OF the cult. was presented by the
defense here today before q Mercer
county supreme court jury Of men.
Miss Fefzer, now chfropr actors
asks 500 900 from the Rev. A.
James Clark, OF this city and now
president 81 the New Jersey Com
| ference OF Adyentists. In a suit for
alleged defamation Of character.
She charges that Clark told an
| Adventistss session In Akron. Ohio.
| on January 26. 1924. that she had
been intimate with Miller. and that
partly because Of II Miiler's wife
| had secured a divorce.
Had Separate Rooms
Clark has denied the charges. but
contends Miss Fetzer did not enjoy
the unsullied reputation she claimI
Miss Fetzer completed ier testi-
mony by describing the layout Of
rooms in Pittsburgh building
where she and Miller occupied of
fees and where naturopathic
treatments were given. She adj
mItted she and Miller lived there,
but occupied separate rooms. There
were other business offices adjoin
/ ing.
Miss Mary Hays, 1anitress Of the
building, said they were verv
friendly and she had heard them
call each other by first names. The
| janitress was not always able to
enter the reception room in the
morninss,. she said, as the lessor
of the building had taken the key
away from her.
The defense then asked: did
you enter on one occasion after
being admitted by DR.. Miller2'
II did. He turned back to Miss
Fetzer's room for his breakfast.
What was DR.. Miller's condition
as to dress?"
"FIe had on underwear above,
trousers and bedroom slippers"
do you recall one occasion when
Miss Fetzer seemed particularly
blue?" Mrs. Hays was asked.
yes. on her twenty.fifth birth
day. She was very blue that
evening. She said that she was
only young nurse girl. and DIR.
Miller has ruined her life.
"On another day Miss Fetzer
said: I have good news. DR..
Miller Is to be ordained min.
lister today. and If he does we will
have a double wedding. You and
DIR. Geer "a friend of the janitoress')
and Dr.. Miller and me- / told
her that was fine. as knew moth
ing about it."
Charles s. Longacre, a member
Of the supreme council OF the
original church. with headquarters
in Washington. said Elder Clark.
the defendant. made his speech in
Akron, Ohio. after an investigation
of the rumors concerning DIR. Mil.
Ter and Miss Fetzer. He declared
that he had likewise heard accusa-
lions regarding the couple.
The Washington times., 1926-11-17
URUGUAY PATCHES UP
DIFFERENCES WITH CUBA

HAVANA Cuba. Nov. II. - The
threatened break in diplomatic rela-
tions between Cuba and Uruguay
was averted today when the minis
ter from Uruguay presented con-
ciliatory note to President Machado.
The note denied responsibility for
or sympathy with the utterances Of
Uruguay's League Of Nations dele
gate in objecting to Cuba's entrance
into the League