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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12
Seize Freighter
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guard officials to come technically I'M
der the classification of piracy.
Coastguard officials believed the Do
Meta to be connected with the opera,
lions of an alleged bootleg ring of
Portchester, l.. I. Emil Wormser and
five other men were indicted yesterday
in connection with the ring which is
estimated to have had assets of &c.,
100000. :,
When the freighter was anchored IN
the harbor seals were placed upon
It's matches and the crew of 20 men
were left aboard for the night under
guard. They will be arraigned tomor-
row before the United States commits
sioner at the federal building.
Commander John Blake of the Sen
eca said he pulled alongside the Donet-
ia Monday night and got a Gigantic
Whit Of alcoholic content which would
have staggered a theatre crowd
Coastguardsmen boarding the freight
er found men on the bridge who would
not admit they were officers and would
not produce credentials. Part of the
crew were INTOXICATED.
Commander Blake placed q prize
crew on the freighter and took her in
tow. The two boats battled a north.
westerly gale, the Donetta with eight
feet of water in her second aft hold.
Another boat said to have been en-
ployed by the Wormser ring, the Adj
miral Schlesey, was seized by coast
guardsmeD off Greenport Island today
but no liquor was found aboard.
The cargo of the Donetta was said
to include 900 drums of Belgian alco-
hol of the highest proof each drum
containing 80 gallons; 500 cases Of
champagne, and 1900 cases Of Scotch
and liqueurs.
Coastguardsmen said that the priv
ilege of boarding an American craft at
that distance from shore was ian at
tribute of sovereignty" They MAIN
tanned that the ship was first placed
under suspicion for flying the Ameri-
can flag and having no ships papers.
Seizure for having liquor aboard was
a second matter arising from the first,
they said.
Wormser and his five alleged asso-
| ciates were said to be leaders of a.
gigantic bootleg ring operating many
rum-running vessels and supplying
liquor in large quantities to the met
| ropolitan district. In the indictment
| opened by Federal Attorney Buckner
yesterday Wormser was described as
"a millionaire resident of Riverside
Drive"
During the gale the Donnetta's cargo
shifted and the vessel had a So degree
| list to starboard as she came up the
bay. Her crew were reported by
coastguardsmenNt to be roaring drunk"
The men were sober enough when
she was boarded, but then they broke
out their cargo, drinking the expensive
liquors and champagne and throwing
armfuls of bottles overheard. While
the Seneca was taking the Donnetta
the patrol boat 113 engaged in a pitch.
ed battle, according to coastguard off,
Gals, In an attempt to make a prize of
the Atalanta, 50-foot boat with ar
mored superstructure The ATLANTA
escaped off Atlantic City. Officers of
the coastguard declined to give out
any information relative to the fight.
Howard Smith of Jersey City is regis
tered as owner of the Atalanta. which
has been seized twice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12
COLBY DRAMATIC
SOCIETY SCORES
HIT IN FIRST show

The Colby Powder and Wig Ord
matte Society gave its first annual
production last evening in the City
Opera House. The vehicle was en-
tirely original and extremely well
adapted to the audience, which con-
sisted for the greater part of col
lege students. The title of the show
was "Bobette" and Charles NJ. Han
nifin '27 of Lynn, Mass, in the title
role was very well applauded for his
excellent work. Edwin A. Harlow
rs of Gardiner in the role of Bob
was one of the most pleasing char
acters and his rendition of several
vocal numbers was a feature of the
evening. c. Joseph Cooke '2S of
Meriden, Conn.,, and Carl NJ. Rood
'2I of Hanover, n. H., as the Banjo
Boys, were extremely entertaining
and aided the success of the prodJic-
ton to great extent. C. Evan
Johnson '27 and j. Stem Carlson 20,
both of Norwood Mass, in their
original skit. when Swede Meets
Swede," were prominent in the en-
tertainment and their act was one of
the finest of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12
Complicated Civil
Suit Being Tried
In Municipal Court

one of the most complicated civil
suits ever heard before Judge Charles
w. Atchley in the Waterville munich
pal court was held yesterday morn
ing and afternoon when actions OF
Walter G. Reynolds of this city and
L. A. Morneau of Vassalboro against
each other were heard.
Mr.. Reynolds story was that some
time ago he had his agent, Reney
Morrisette, haul to Mr.. Morneau's
saw mill in East Vassalboro 43 logs
to be sawed into lumber. The logs
were unloaded in the mill yard and
Mr.. Morneau was called out to in
spect them so he would know to
whom they belonged when the time
came for the work to be done. A
few days later Mr.. Morrisette hauled
from the mill a load of lumber which
later proved not to have been sawed
from the logs originally taken there.
1t was also alleged that where AZ
logs had been taken to the mill, there
was only 27 logs of lumber returned.
Mr.. Reynolds sued for $50 which he
contended was owed him to make up
the work of hauling the wrong lum-
Der away from the mill and later re-
turning 1t and to pay for the differ
ence in the number of logs cut from
the number taken to the mill in the
first place.
1t was the contention of Mr.. Nor
neau that he had simply obeyed the
instructions of Mr.. Reynolds agent
and had cut the logs he had been
told to cut. He sought the sum OF
$6.42 to pay for his work. Mr.. Nor
neau spoke no English and testified
through an interpreter which delay
ed the proceedings somewhat.
Mr.. Morneau was represented by
A. A. Matthew while Mr.. Reynolds
had as counsel, E. E. Peacock. Wit
nesses for Mr.. Reynolds side of the
case besides himself were Vede Bel
lows, Horace York. Reney Morrisette
and Lorenzo Poulin. For Mr.. Nor.
neau's side the witnesses were Frank
Collins, Charles Albert, Victoria
Morneau and Philip Morneau. Judge
Atch1ey reserved his decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12
Plans Complete
For Nome Landing

Nome, Alaska, May 11-(R - Al
cabelgram received here TODAY by
Ralph Lomen, Norwegian vice consul.
from Roald Amundsen, who left this
morning from Kings Bay, Spitzberg-
en-, to fly across the Arctic wastes to
Alaska via the North Pole, asked
Lomen to have 100 men ready to low
er the dirigible Norge to the ground
at Nome.
Amundsen said he would keen
Nome advised by radio as to the time
of his arrival here.
Four anchors, known as dead
men," to which q circular cabe is at
tached to hold the dirigible. have
been placed around the Nome landing
field.
Amundsen said he would debate
the Norge here and ship it to the
United States by vessel.
Rome. May 11.-(P)-As the
Amundsen-E Ellsworth dirigible was
built in Italy. carries the Italian flag
along with the Norwegian and
American emblems. and is piloted by
an Italian. Commander Mobile, this
country is eagerly awaiting news of
the progress of the dirigible over the
Polar iceland.
Details OF the Norge's departure
from Spitzbergen this afternoon
We're printed at great length.
who knows, perhaps Italy's flag
will be unfurled atop the world to-
night" says the Tribuna. LET us
await the news without impatience.
TRANQUILITY and with faith in victory"
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Government Statement


London, May 11.-(P)-The daily
government communique issued to-
night says that although there is
eral strike conditions throughout
| Britain shows further improvement
with the prospect of growing dis
satisfaction among the strikers over
! the policy pugsued by the trades I'M
| ion congress.
The commuhique follows:
"The situation throughout the
country shows further improvement.
| The distribution of food gives no
cause whatever for apprehension.
| There have been a few reports re-
ceived of tempo ry local shortages
| for apprehension. There have been
a few reports received of temporary
shortages in particular commodities,
but investigation found that the ma
jority of these reports were inaccur-
ate and in the remaining cases the
necessary steps were taken to make
the position secure. Specially large
supplies of sugar were distributed.
1.-THE situation at the ports is en-
tirely satisfactory with a growing
confidence among traders Of their
ability to move goods consigned to
them without direct government as
sistarice.a Petrol distribution is pro-
ceeding more rapidly.
"The power service is uninterrupt-
ed and railroad traffic is constantly
increasing. There were 1900 trains
onerated on the four main systems
Yesterday and 4,500 today with a
great increase in the number OF
freight trains en- which the railway
companies are concentrating for
further improvement. There were
ZOO trains which ran in London yes
terday, increasing to $50 today. The
public is urged to avail themselves
freely of traffic facilities.
"Order and quiet reign throughout
the whole island. and there are prac-
tically no attempts at sabotage.
Sharp sentences have been imposed
by local magistrates ON persons ar
rested for disorder and intimidation.
"The recruitment of special con-
stables proceeds apace. with 20O,ooo
in the provinces, 10000 in London
and a satisfactory enrolment of the
first days enlistment in the new civil
constabulary reserve.
"As regarding the strike position
the general number of individuals re-
turning to work is increasing and
in some cases, considerable bodies OF
strikers apple for reinstatement.
There is as yet little sign of q
collapse of the strike and the gen.
eral trades union is believed to be
making efforts to call out certain
trades which are still at work. 1t
can definitely be stated that there is
a growing dissatisfaction among the
strikers with the policy of the gen.
eral strike and considerable uneasi-
ness as to its ultimate results"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12
Says Com. Byrd
Will Safeguard U. S.
Interests at the Pole

Youngstown, Ohio, May 11-H1-
Commander Richard E. Byrd who
flew over the North Pole, will inves-
tigate every foot of real estate up
there for Uncle SAM" Lieutenant AL
ton n. Parker, member of the ex-
petition. has written to his home
folks. Parker dropped letter from
Oslo, April %. while the party was
heading for Kings Bay. It has just
been received.
OF the trip he wrote: BYRD kept
all busy passing coal supplies so we
would be in tip top condition. One
of the requirements is that we do a
certain amount Of leg work every day
in case we ha We to walk by forced
landing. None of us are hoping we
have to walk home from the Pole,
however. .i
"You know there are eight other
expeditions in the race, but take it
from me, we will win.
"And Captain Byrd won't stop with
the North Pole, either. He'll investi-
gate every foot of real estate up there
for Uncle Sam"
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Dirigible Norge
(Continued from Pana Qnal

lar expedition left Kings Bay, Spitz-
bergen, at 10 o'clock this morning for
Nome, Alaska, by way of the North
Pole, show that she is making STEADY
progress" on her course, it was an
nounced tonight by the New York
Times and the st. Louis Globe-Dem-,
ocrat. z
Their ships voyage across the Pole
to Alaska is expected to take from so
to 90 hours. She will proceed to
Nome by way ~ Point Barrow, base
or the Detroit Arctic expedition. un-
less weather conditions drive her
from her course or cause her to land
shot of that point.
The airship was ready to sail at
one o'clock, Norwegian time, this
morning, but her departure was de-
layed by local wind squalls. She got
under way at ten o'clock, Norwegian
time, which Is 9 A. NJ. Greenwich
time, or A. M. eastern standard time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12
May Attempt Non
Stop Plane Flight
Nantucket to Paris

Newark, n. j., May 11.-(P1-An-
nouncement was made today that the
Aeronautical Club of New Jersey
would attempt to finance a nonstop
airplane fight from Nantucket to
Paris sometime in June.
The early start is proposed in an en-
deavor to beat Rene Fonck, French
ace, who expected to take off from
Mitchell Field on that date in an eff.
fore to win the Raymond Ortege prize
of $4,000 offered in 1924 for the first
nonstop flight from continent to con-
tinent. Lit. Commander David Noel
U. S. Naval Reserve. and Lieutenant
Frank II. Conant. U. S. N. are prepar-
ing a three-engine plane for the pro-
posed fight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12
Dance Carnival Toniuht

Sam Albert's Dance Carnival will
be held at the Waterville Armory< to-
night. That means, of course, thA a
big crowd will be on hand for AL
bert's has had the reputation of put
ting on real entertainments in Wa
terville.
A number of special attractions
will be offered. Notable among these
is an exhibition of dancing by the
1.-TWO Midgets of Bangor" There
will be a dancing contest open to all.
Music will be furnished by Colby
O'Brien's orchestra of seven men
with a singer. A pleasing feature will
be the fact that mothers as chap
erones will be admitted free.-Adv.
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Records of Life of VIM.
Bryan Being Gathered

Lincoln. Neb., May 11-(P)-In-
Innate records cf the life of William
Jennings Bryan are being collected
from his political and personal
friends by the Nebraska State His
torical Society for a w. ]. Bryan
collection to be preserved in the
society's museum here.
Included in the plan is the assem-
bling of personal recollections of Mr..
Bryan from persons in Nebraska who
knew him during the important years
of his life here.
In newspaper files, clippings, PAM
phlets and books in its library for
the period 1885 to 1925, the society
has a vast collection of source
material bearing on the Commoners
life,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

kennebec. IS.
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
IN VACATION
v.r. Augusta: April q, 1925.
VS..
Bertrand II. Hoyle
| ;. upon the annexed Writ and Libel,
Il is ordered by me, the undersigned,
Justlce of said Court. that notice
llshing an attested copy of the same,
or an abstract thereof, together with
this order thereon, three weeks sue
cessiveiy in the Kennebec Journal, a
newspaper printed in Augusta in said
ton to be thirty days at least before
the next term of said Court, to be
holden at Augusta, within and for said
County of Kennebec, on the second
then and there appear in said Court
| and answer thereto IL he see At.
Attest: NORMAN l.. BASSETT,
Justice Supreme Judicial Court
Copy Of Libel
The Libelant alleges that she was
| married to the said libelee at Gardiner
In the State of Maine on the 9Th day
OF september 1929: the said libelant
and hbelee cohabited m this State aft
liant resided In this State when the
cause of divorce accrued as hereinafter
set forth, and had resided here in good
1alth one year prior to the date here
or; that the, lbelant has ever been
faithful to her marriage obligations,
but that the said lbelee has been un-
mindful of the same; that on the sew
enth day of January 1924 he utterly
deserted the libelant without reason
able cause and has continued said de-
sertion for three consecutive years
next prior to the filing of this libel;
that on the fifteenth day Of July 1923,
and on divers other days and times
since their intermarriage the said IL
with one whose name is to your libel
liant unknown: that being Of sufficient
ability he has grossly, wantonly and
cruelty neglected and refused to pro-
vide suitable maintenance for your IL
belant: that he has been guilty Of
cruel. and abusive treatment and ex-
IRENE cruelty towards her, as follows.
TO wit: He has struck her with his
INST with such violence that she was
obliged to have medical treatment and
was confined to her bed on account Of
this violence.
That two children have been born
to them during their said marriage,
now living. viz: Bertrand H. Hoyle,
Jr.. now three years old and Winston
q. Hoyle. two years old.
Wherefore, she prays that a divorce
from the bonds of matrimony between
herself and said libelee may be de-
creed. and that the care and custody
of their minor children may be given
to her; also that reasonable alimony
be decreed to her out of his estate: or
In lieu thereof that specific sum be
paid to her by him. a
And. the libellant further alleges
that she has used reasonable diligence
to ascertain the present residence of
said libelee, but Is unable to do SO,
and does not know where IL is.
VERA g. HOYLE. Libelanr.
Kennebec. IS. April 90, 1926.-The
said Libelant made oath that the
above allegation as to the residence of
the Libelee is true.
Before me-
GEO. W. HEsvT.TON.
Justice Of the Peace.
A true copy of the order OF notice
and libel.
Attest: c. W. JONES. Clerk
apr2S,wed,5t
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Decision Reserved
In Civil Case in
Waterville Court

Decision was reserved in the civil
suit of Mrs. Jessie Shirley Moore
against Camp Winslow which was
heard in municipal court yesterday
before Judge Charles w. Atchley. Mrs.
Moore sought to recover $69.S6 which
she alleged was owed her by the camp
as the balance of her salary as a
nurse from June 30 to August 2S last
summer. Mrs. Moore testified that
she agreed to take the position at the
camp at $25 a week and that when
she had completed her tasks she
ought to have been paid n total of
S21a15. During the summer she said
she had received checks for S25. $50,
50 and $6S. She was given the posi-
ton by c. w. Smith, agent of the
camp.
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WATERVILLE LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE lat MAIN ST. TELEPHONE WATERyuLE 500

: The Woman,s Federation of the
Congregational Church will hold its
annual May luncheon at the church
parlors tomorrow from 11.30 A. M.
to 1.30 p. NJ. The decorations will
be of tulips, jonquils and daffodils.
HOLSTERS, chicken and Strawberries
will be among the good things to
eat. Aprons will be on sale and
plans have been made to accommo-
date much larger crowd than was
present last year.
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Adirondack Camp
Is Offered President

Upper Lake, n. 2, May 11.-[P
"A letter offering the picturesque
Marshal Sheppy summer camp at
Big Upper Lake was sent to Presi-
dent Coolidge today by the chamber
of commerce.
The camp is one of the most beau
tifal and luxurious in the Adiron-
dacks. The owner is a prominent !,
wholesale grocer in Toledo, Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Can you think of a better gift to-
the entire family than a DEED
for a acooded domestic on the
mountain slopes overlooking the,
most beautiful lake in the Pine
Tree State? We can haze your;
loo lodge ready for you early I'M
jane. Write or call for an illus
trated booklet. Sc Post Office
Square, Bangor. 4a:a IL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12
Funeral of John Robinson

Funeral services for John Rob-
inson were held at 2 o'clock yester-
day afternoon from the Methodist
church, Rev. E. A. Pollard Jones
officiating. Members of the Water
Vile lodge of Odd Fellows attended
the services in a body and their rit-
ual was used. Burial was in Pine
Grove cemetery.
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Death Brunswick Man

Brunswick, Me-, May 11.-Clinton
B. Pratt died this evening after sew
eral years Of falling health. He was
about 40 years Of age and a black
smith by trade. He had been prom
inent in the local Odd Fellows.
Masonic and knights Of Pythias
lodges. He is survived by his wife.
Mrs. Edna Pratt, principal of the
Bath street school and one SON,
Clyde.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Mr.. Richardson, a representative of
the Vacuum Oil Co., who, during the
last few weeks has spoken a number
of times in this city on matters per-
inent to his business, was the speaker
at the regular meeting of the Water
vile Lions club at the Elmwood hotel
last evening. His talk dealt largely
with fabrication and the methods to
be pursued to secure the best possi-
BILE results. To add to the interest
of the occasion he used number of
lantern slides.
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Your Indigestion
quickly relieved by the
reliable 81" F." Atwood's Bitters

Acid Stomach, Heartburn, Belching,
Pains from Gas Pressure, are quickly
relieved by a teaspoonful of the good
old IL. F.'s" taken in cupful of hot
water.
1t is better to avoid the causes of
these distressing symptoms. Eat spar.
ingly. If over.tired, eat slowly, chew
your foodswell, don't over.eat, but if
you are suffering from indigestion, you
can rely on IL. F. ATWOOD'S BIT
TIERS. It's safe and sure if you are
inclined to constipation or biliousness.
This old.time preparation Of roots,
bafks and herbs has brought health,
comfort and happiness to many thou.
sands of sick people during the past
20 years.
Gsta Bottle today 60 doses 500. TraIsIn 15c.
If. Medicine Co., Portland, Nc.
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THEATRE ATTRACTIONS

wEDNEsD. Y AND THURSDAY
citv Opero House: Monte Blue and
Marie Provost in, "Other Women's
husbands" Marshall Neilan's Mike,
featuring Sally O'Neil. Two part
comedy, "The Wise Goofs." Walter
Hood and his orchestra. q,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Haines Theater: Pola Negri in
"The Crown of Lies" Dolores Co.'S
tello in, THE Little Irish Girl" Hal
Roach comedy. Theda Bara in Mad
anne Mystery
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FOSS HALL NOTES

Miss Priscilla Fowles, dean of
women at Newton Theological Sem
mary, passed the week end at Colby.
Miss Fowles had conferences with
several Colby girls who are interested
in theological study.
Miss Verna Greene of Dover Fox
croft passed the week end visiting
her sister, Bernice at Dutton House.
Miss Verna Greene will be a fresh
man at Colby next fall.
The senior delegation Of Sigma
Kappa enjoyed delegation feed at
the sorority hall, Monday evening,
May 10. The party was given to Miss
Olive NJ. Soule of Augusta. The
other four senior Sigma Kappas are
the Misses Emily r. Heath of Wat
erville; Doris T. Roberts of Sherman
Mills; Margaret c. Hardy of San
ford, and Agnes E. Osgood of Pitts
field, N. H.
AT meeting of Delta Sigma Chi.
the honorary educational society of
the women's division, held Tuesday
night, May IL, the following new off,
GERS were installed: President, Miss
Myrtle V. Main '27, of Patten: vice.
president, Miss Sylvia Brazzell '27, of
Fairffels secretary-treas. Miss Ber-
nice Greene '27, of Dover Foxcroft.
The final meeting of the year will
take place soon. 1t is to be in the
form of an informal tea. A social
hour will be enjoyed.
Chi Gamma Theta Banquet Hall
The sophomore field society, Chi
Gamma Theta, held it's annual ban
quet Monday night, May 10. in Foss
Hall dining room. A delicious BAN
quet was served by five freshman
girls. The menu consisted of chick
en- patties, cucumber salad, mashed
potatoes, green peas, olives, hot rolls,
doughnuts, ice cream with strawberry
sauce, ginger ale and gum. A hilar-
ious time was enjoyed by all. The
five freshmen girls with their queer
costumes amused immensely.
The regular weekly meeting Of aY.
W. C. A. was held Tuesday night,
May II. Miss Barbara A. Weston '29,
of Madison led the meeting. Miss
! Eleanor Butler '29, of Portland read
two selections. "Companionship," by
Maltbie Babcock, and my Garden
! by Joyce Kilmer. Miss Eva Grant
'29, of Houlton apg vocal solo. She
was accompanied by Miss Ruth Dow
'27, of Wayne. Miss Edna lurking
| ton '28, of. Three Rivers, Mass, pleas
/ ed with a piano solo. Devotionals
were conducted by Miss Barbara
Weston of Madison and Miss Ardelle
! Chase Of Houlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore G. Dan
forth of East Vassalboro were in
Waterville on business yesterday af-
ternoOn.