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and their son John, who is with them
for the holidays, will remain up for
the arrival of the New Year and will
listen to the Marine Band from the
windows of the library of the second
floor of the White House. 1t was
not announced whether or not any
friends would be invited to join the
presidential family. White waiting
for the midnight hour the Coolidges
will liSten-in on the radio.
May BE Seen From Street.
According to Mrs. Coolidge's plans,
the five picked musicians from the
Marine Band will take positions on
the highest point of the roof. which
is atop of the attic rooms. They
will be grouped about the flagstaff
and may be seen from the streets
about the grounds by means of spot
Continued on Page 2. Column 81
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ALBANIA TO REGISTER
ITALIAN PACT AT GENEVA
Jugoslavia Paper Discusses Effe.+
if League Recognizes
Treaty.
BY Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily NewN
tCopyright. 1926)

BY Gable to The Star and Chicago Daily News
tCOpyright. 1926.)
VIENNA, December 31.-The Alb
banian government is preparing to
register the Italian treaty at Geneva,
1t needs the approval of the signers OF
the international agreement regarding
Albania in London and Paris. The
Belgrade Politika, in commenting,
says:
Registration gives an international
character to the pact and forces MEM
bers of the League to recognize the
existence of the pact. Jugoslavia also
is forced to define its attitude because
of the fact that Ninchitch resigned be.
cause the pact needed change i'm
Jugoslav policy. If we are still
aginst the pact. the question now
arises as to whether Jugoslavia should
remain in the League"
The idea of an alliance with Turkey
Is gaining ground in Jugoslavia. 1t is
said the initiative came from Turkey
proposing a security pact maintaining
the status QUO In the Balkans. Al
though nSsSN GO not mentioned in
newspaper szaSS 6 is obvious that
an aggressive polie%.
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DAUGHERTY-MILLER TRIAL
WILL BEGIN FEBRUARY 7
Richmond Merton, German CAPITAL
ist, to Testify Again. New
York Prosecutor Learns
BY the Associated Pres

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, December 31.-The
second trial Of Harry M. Daughertv.
United States Attorney General in the
administration of President Harding
and Thomas w. Miller, former alien
property custodian, charged with do.
frauding the Government of their
fair and impartial services. will be.
gin on February before Judge Knox.
Richard Merton, German capitalist.
VINO testlhed at the first trial. which
resulted in disagreement on the na rt
OF the jury, will be on hand to testify
again, Martin w. Littleton. Merton's
attorney, notified Assistant United
States ATTORNEY Liesure today.
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BY the Associated Press.
BELGRADE, Jugoslavia, December
3I.-Some of the local newspapers
suggest that former Crown Prince
Carol of Rumania may become King
of Hungary.
Among other candidates mentioned
are Archduke Alhrecht, with alleged
Italian backing; Archduke Joseph,
former Empress Zita's son. Prince
Otto, and the present Hungarian
regent, Admiral Horthy.
Agitation for q return of the mon
archy is reportedly increasing, due to
a speech by Premier Bethlen in the
Hungarian Parliament recently, in
which he is said to have foreseen the
proclamation of a king in the near
future.
hungary was declared a republic in
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SEIZURE STILL DOUBTED.
Gales Believed Unlikely to Take Over
Oil Lands.

MEXICO CITY, December 81 Op).-
The deadlock between the Mexican
government and te principal foreign
oil companies over the new petroleum
and land laws, which go into effect
tomorrow, continued apparently un.
broken today, with uncertainty as to
specific developments after the new
year.
Theoretically the Mexican govern
ment VIII become the owner of all the
oil lands under foreign title in Mexico,
the owners of which have not applied
for contirmatory concessions before
midnight tonight, as provided by the
new laws.
1t is generally felt, however. that
the government will not actually take
over the lands at once and will thus
afford no grounds for direct COM
plants from foreign interests of con-
fiscatiOn. In this cases the present
status Of uncertainty will be con-
tinued.
Some Fears AIlayed.
The secretary of commerce and in.
dustry, Luis Morones, has announced
that the Government fwill not turn
over TO third parties leases on oil
lands reverting to the Governm ent
This allays the fears Of the oil inter.
ests that their properties would be
allotted TO other individuals or com.
panies willing to accept The laws.
No accurate statistics are available
Continued On Page 1. Column "a
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Carol of Rumania Suggested as King
OF Hungary by Press of Jugoslavia

November, 1918. as the result of a
revolution which brought about the
abdication of the late Emperor
Charles. After the elections of Jan.
uary and February, 1920, however.
the parties of the Right We're returned
to power. Laws defining the powers
of the National Assembly and the
regent were passed. which had the
effect of declaring the country again
a kingdom. 1t was decided that the
dynastic question should be left in
abeyance until such time as the Hun.
garian people were freed from ex-
ternal pressure.
Prince Otto, eldest son of the late
Emperor Charles, is only H.
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Execution Is Delayed.

MACON, Ga, December 81 P).-The
death penalty that was to have been
imposed today upon Wade Johnson
was stayed here when Federal Judge
w. ]. Tilson signed an appeal for
habeas corpus brought by attorneys
for the condemned man. The appeal
takes the case to the United States
Circuit Court Of Appeals at New Or
leans.
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SHANGHAI MIXED
COURT ABOLISHED
Chinese Tribunal Will Take
Its Place Tomorrow. Over
Foreign Lawyers Protest.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, December 31.-Aboli-
ton of the Shanghai Mixed Court of
International Settlement. long sought
| by the Chinese, is about to take place.
1t was officially announced today
that arrangements have been com
pleted between Chinese and foreign
authorities for rendition of the court
under the terms of a provisional
agreement made last August 81, and
that the change will become effective
tomorrow.
Seal to Be Relinquished.
1t is understood the seal of the
mixed court will be handed over to-
morrow when the provisional Chinese
court formally replaces the mixed
tribunal.
The mixed court hitherto was con-
trolled by the foreign consular body
of Shanghai, and had jurisdiction over
cases against foreigners not having
extraterritorial rights, as we'll as
against Chinese and certain foreign
ers residing in the international set
tlement.
Foreign Lawyers Adverse.
Rendition of the mixed court to
the Chinese has created a great deal
of adverse comment among GER
tain foreigners. the foreign lawyers
especially condemning the proposals
for a Chinese tribunal.
The mixed court for them has been
profitable one In which to practice,
and in some cases the only field for
foreign lawyers here. Regulations of
the new Chinese court practically eX-
clude foreign lawyers from appearing
in almost all civil cases.
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he'd Plot to Seize
King of Bulgarians
Is Reported Foiled
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, December 31.-A Sofia
uispatch to the Paris edition of
the London Daily Mail saws a
widespread Communist plot in Bull
garla, with the object of seizing
King Boris and compelling him
to abdicate. has been frustrated
py the police in the capital and
provinces.
Communist leader named
Srainoff committed suicide bv
jumping from a window in the
Jail at Philippopolis.
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Foreign Lawyers Adverse.
Britain to Build Cruiser.

LONDON, December 81 P).-The
admiralty today ordered the construc-
ton of 10-000-ton cruiser. The
cruiser, which is provided for in the
current naval estimates, will be built
at Glasgow
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Fine Arts and Park Bodies to
Ask Legislation Giving
Them Jurisdiction.
FEAR MENACE TO BEAUTY
OF FEDERAL STRUCTURES
Power Would Extend Over Projects
Near Park Areas or Sites for
New U. S. Buildings.

Legislation by Congress placing in
the hands of the Commission of Fine
Arts and the National Capital Park
and Planning Commission jurisdiction
over private building operations where
they may encroach upon or mar park
DEVELOPMENT or the Governments prl-
vate building program, is to be asked.
A statute similar to that in effect
in Philadelphia. which gives the Phil
adelphia body having jurisdiction over
fine arts the power of review of prl-
vate building projects, is to be sought,
and if enacted the municipal archl-
tect's Office would probably refer to
the two commissions all building plans
which might affect present or future
park areas, or involve or encroach
upon building projects planned by the
Government Projects such AS the
apartment building to go up at Six
teenth and Fl streets, and any StruC-
lures fronting on the Mall, as well
as any projects similar to the big
apartment house planned just north
of the north end of the Connecticut
Avenue Bridge, would be submitted to
the two commissions for their APPROX
Oh W SttS ~ pc vi DuIluluS'
No Attempt to Cut Rights.
This development came today after
series of conferences held yesterday
by members of the two bodies having
jurisdiction over fine arts and park
development in the District. Although
the meetings were not held Jointly
Fine Arts Commission officials ex-
pressed themselves at their close as
favoring early enactment of legisla-
tion TO place private building opera
tions in Washington under jurisdic-
ton of a planning body which is in
timately identified with the future
growth Of Washington.
Milton e. Medary, architect mem
ber of the Fine Arts Commission, met
with Chairman Charles Moore and
Secretary II. 2. Caemmerer to discuss
the proposition and consider possible
legislation, and later in the day Lieut..
Col. L. S. Grant, Sd, executive officer
of the National Capital Park and
Planning Commission, met with Fred
eric A. Delano, a member of the plan
ming committee and president of the
American Civic Association, at his
home to discuss the same thing.
The move was described today by
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Rotary Past President Dies.
ATLANTA. Ga, December 81 CP).-
A. 5. Adams, AZ, past president of
Rotary International, died TODAY.
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WEATHER.

U. s. Weather Bureau Forecast
Cloudy tonight; minimum tempera-
ture, 2S degrees. Tomorrow, fair;
slightly colder
Temperature-Hig Sc, at noon
today: lowest. 27, at am. today.
Full report on page 9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
Dollar Volume Larger
Also Car Loading

Washington, Dec. 10 The dollar
volume of trade during the second
week of December, measured by
check payments, was larger than in
either the preceding week or the
corresponding week of 1925, accord
ing to the weekly statement of the
Department of Commerce. The vol
ume of new construction contracts
let was smaller than last year. The
production of bituminous coal and
petroleum during the first week of
the month was greater than q year
ago, while the output Of -nber and
beehive coke showed a decline froma
the previous year. The distribution
OF goods, as seen from car loadings,
was larger than during the cores
ponding week of 1925.
Cotton receipts during the second
week Of the month were larger than
a year ago while the receipts Of
wheat were running smaller. Whole
sale prices for both cotton and wheat
strengthened as compared with the
previous week, but were considerably
lower than during the corresponding
week of the previous year. Whole
sale prices. in general, were lower
than at any time in almost two
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20
CHURCH ELECTRIC co. HOLDS OPENING
SATURDAY IN new BRIDGE Street STORE

Ernest Ferguson is agent and which
is installed by the Church Electric Co.
This heating system is situated In
the basement, where also will be the
work rooms, stock rooms and garage OF
the electric company. The garage opens
onto Front street and offers fine OPP
portunity for the unloading of supplies
within the building itself.
The building is Of unique construc-
ton. 1t is of structural steel of late
type, and Is so built that no weight
comes upon any partition. The steel
framework is made of girders which
are capable of carrying many times
the strain which will ever be placed
upon them. and upon this heavy frame
the walls of tapestry brick are placed.
The east wall extends over the river
a distance of IA feet but the store is
so constructed that this is perfectly
feasible and safe. The entire struc-
ture is most attractive and adds much
to the appearance of the corner, which
until the construction Of the building
was most unsightly.
The new store building was design
ed by Bunker & Savage of this city
and was constructed by c. Z. Hoxie
The plumbing was done by Malcolm &
Dyer and the heating system was in
stalled by J. Fl. Cogan Co. The wire
ing was by the Church Electric Co.
The business of the company will be
conducted from the new store from
now on and staff of six will be en-
ployed
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DOvER-FQXCRoFT

A large number of parents and
trustees attended the special as
sembly at Foxcroft Academy Friday
morning when the members of the
Senior French class presented a
fine program after the opening of
exercises consisting of the singing
of Silent Night by the assembly, the
reading of the scripture by Principal
March.
A playlet written by Miss Beatrice
Ladd, and David Barker, entitled
christmas Morning in a French
Family" was given in French and
was much enjoyed.
Miss Beatrice Ladd. president OIL
the French club of the Senior class
presided at the assembly following
the presentation of the playlet.
Christmas has been fittingly OBJ
served in the Dover Foxcroft schoois
during the past week. Teachers have
all tried their best to instill into the
children the true meaning of Christ
mas.
Monday morning the Pleasant
Street schooI observed their Christ
mas program. Children from the
various rooms assembled in Mrs.
Ava Goff's room where their 'pro-
gram was carried out.
Wednesday the North street chit
dren observed their Chrisamts pro-
gram very similar, meeting in the
room of Mrs. Harriet Crockett The
LIST grade drahatized the verses OF
Luke while the remainder of the
school recited the verses and did the
acting.
The Grammar school enjoyed their
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Secretary Ball Is
Guest of Honor
At Surprise Party

Attending what he supposed was
the annual Christmas party of the
workers of the Secretary of States
office at the State House on Satur-
day night, Secretary of State Frank
Sail was very much surprised man
when he found that he was the guest
of honor and that splendid gift had
been provided for him.
Deputy Secretary of State Edgar
l.. Smith made a fine speech. after
W hich Mr.. Ball was presented with
an English kit travelling bag and
brief case. Miss M. Agnes Murphy
presented large bouquet of flowers
to Mrs. Ball. Mr.. Ball responded
in a fitting manner and thanked the
workers for their thoughtfulness and
spoke of the friendly relations which
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BELGRADE

Miss Evelyn Sawyer, of Norway,
returned home Friday for a two
weeks vacation.
The high school and grammar
schools closed Friday for the Christ
mas vacation of one week. A
Christmas tree and program of in
terest was prepared by the teachers
and pupils.
Herbert Thing has returned from
Portland, where he has been on a
business trip. Charles Richardson
of Leeds Jet. substituted as agent
during his absence.
Mrs Margaret White, daughter
Theresa, and son, Ernest. have moved
to Lewiston where they have taken
apartments for the winter. Ernest
White will continue his work as tele-
graph operator at Leeds Junction.
Bert Turner has sold out his bust
ness to Clifford Turkey who will con-
tinue barberins in the same place.
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N. HI. Legislature To
Take Up Motor Bills

Concord, \. H, Dec l9-(P)-Mo-
tor vehicles will have the right CT
I way much of the time in the biennial
session OF the New Hampshire legis-
| lature opening next month. Compul-
sorry automobile insurance, an in
| crease in the gasoline tax and
methods of financing highway con-
structlon and maintenance will come
up for action.
In 1925 legislature spent consider
able time discussing compulsory in
surance, but stiff opposition devel-
oped and no action was taken. Pro-
ponents of the idea will put forward
this winter a plan for the state to
furnish such insurance at cost.
The gasoline tax will be a live
issue. New Hampshire collects a tax
of two cents a gallon. Arguments
will be presented for an increase to
| three, four or even five cents, on the
ground that motorists ought to bear
| greater part of the burden of main
tanning the highways.
AS a basis for legislation in the
| matter Of roads there will be avail
able a summary of data gathered in
last summers joint state and federal
| survey of highway traffic. In this
survey count was kept of motor We
| hicles passing over the principal state
roads. Drivers also were questioned
| as to their points of departure and
destination and as to whether they
were on business or pleasure. The
debate will centre on the advisa-
| bility of a large bond issue for high
way development.
Election methods and taxation are
important items on the legislative
calendar. Bills will be presented for
complete revision Of present tax
laws. Changes in the primary laws
are advocated in some quarters and
a bill is being drafted which would
provide for a designating convention
to precede the party primary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

A splendid new store, ideally locat-
ed and beautifully appointed. is that
of the Church Electric Company which
was thrown open on Saturday evening
to the public. This store is situated
in, the east half of the new Church
building at the end of the Kennebec
bridge, at No. Bridge street, and it
provides most attractive quarters for
the firm which for Is years has been
doing business in this city.
1t was the desire of Earl Church, the
proprietor. to open by Christmas week
and in order to do this it was found
necessary to work night and day. This
was accomplished, however, and a
large number of Christmas shoppers
inspected the store during the evening
and complimented Mr.. Church in no
uncertain terms on the appearance OF
his new place of business.
The affair was made the more de-
lightful by the presence of an eight
piece orchestra furnished by Douglas
Melody Men which rendered two
hour program of pleasing music. The
store was ornamented with seceral
baskets of beautiful flowers which
were sent to Mr.. Church by friends in
honor of the opening.
The store is especially adapted to
business of this kind and provides a
large show window for the proper dis
play of the many electrical lines
which are carried by the Church Elec-
trio Co. Within were artistically dis
played many beautiful electric light
fixtures, all of which We're absolutely
new and up to the minute, having come
direct from the factory to the new
store, various labor saving electrical
appliances, and the fine line OF radio
receiving sets which are carried by
the company. In the rear of the build
ing are the two rooms which Will be
used as the general office and the pri-
vate Office.
The store Is situated in the new two
story and basement building which has
been constructed by Mr.. Church on the
site of the old Pine Tree restaurant
The building, which is not completely
| finished inside, will contain one other
store of almost the same dimensions
| on the ground floor and three suites of
offices and a single Office on the second
floor. The suites each contain two fine
rooms and toilet with the latest fix
lures and with running hot and cold
water.
A pleasing feature is the constant
temperature at which the entire build
ing is kept by>the oil burner and the
vapor steam heating system which
has been installed. The burner is q
NoKoL automatic oil burner for which
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| have always been evident through

have always been evident through
out the Office.
The party was held In the rest
room of the State House with an at
tendance of between 45 and 90, in
Guiding several from branch offices
in Auburn, Bangor and Portland.
The regular Christmas tree was also
enjoyed and gifts were presented to
all as is the custom.
A piano duet by Alga Towle and
Mrs. Clifton Plummer. and solos by
Hazel Bean and Margaret Lynch,
were features of the program. Dam
ty refreshments of harlequin Ice
cream in Christmas colors, cakes,
sailed nuts and minis were served
and Mrs. Plummer served punch.
Out of town guests included Mr..
and Mrs. Allen, Dorothy Mack and
Vida Oxner from the Bangor office,
Hazel Bean from the Auburn office
and Mrs. William c. Parker and
Gladys Cousins from the Portland
office,
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Rag Money Of n
War Days Disco, IVY

sMesilla, N. M, nso vsvele
rare piece of rag mona. = rs
war days has Just been j. . \
in this little town nea. !. dlsesss
border. we Nes1l
The yellowed scra, :.
found by a souvenir s : eht
budget of old docuro.,.. 1aer
only specimen of its kIna ana y
exist west of the Mi s.,u Nom
us face value was - slDa n
printed when confedsrss.a ana u \
cspied the town in the the ~. nssh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-20

Christmas assembly Friday morning
meeting In the room Of Miss Bernice
Written. The session was opened
by singing Joy to the World. and fol-
lowed by the reciting Of Luke 2. 8 to
IA verses, and the repeating Of the
Lords prayer.
The program was brought to close
by the singing of Upon Midnight
Clear and Hank the Herald Angels
Sing