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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Intensive Tour
To Precede State
Election in Sept
Will Of $235,OO0
Estate Presented for
Probate at Belfast
Especial to Kennebec .JournaI,

\Speclal TO kennebec JOurnaN
Belfast, Me-, July 13-The will of
the late Charles Edward Knowlton
OF Belfast, whose death occurred
about a week ago, was today pre-
scented for probate by his widow.
Mrs. Katherine E. Knowlton, execu-
trix. The estate is estimated at
s2S5,ooo Of which $4,000 is real es-
tate and 100000 personal property.
The estate is left in trust, the FL
deity Trust Company of Portland.
trustees. Mrs. Knowlton and other
heirs to have a stated income during
their lifetime and 5000 per year is
given TO the First church in mem
ory of Mr.. Knowlton's mother. Mrs.
Elizabeth E. Knowlton.
AT the death Of all heirs the resi-
due with the exception of $4,000
which goes to the First church in
memory of his mother, Mrs. Eliza
beth e. Knowlton, is to go to the
University of Maine to establish a
fund to be known as the Charles e.
knowlton fund, to be used in assist
ing Maine born boys and girls to
receive an education, Belfast boys
and girls to be given preference.
The will was dated May 3, 1926
and witnessed by Hugh Dean Nc
Lellan, Frank r. Woodcock and Dr..
Carl II. Stevens. Mr.. knowlton was
for many years a prominent business
man of Belfast, the son of the late
Lewis A. Knowlton. He was a for
mer deputy collector of customs at
this port, and for many years promi-
nent in Republican committees al
though never seeking office. He was
90 years old at bis death and had
spent a fortune in an effort to re-
gain his health,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Radio Word State
Health Doctor on
Infantile Paralysis
(Special to the Kennebec Journal)

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Portland. July 13.-Infantile paraly-
sis was the subject discussed by DR..
George Holden Coombs of Augusta
director of the divisions of social hy-
giene and communicable diseases,
State department of health. in the
weekly health talk broadcast from
radio station WCSH here this eve
ming.
Like many other communicable
diseases, it has probably been in ex-
istence for many centuries" he de-
clared. TT is now recognized that
this disease may be conveyed from
person to person by both convalescent
and healthy carriers. The disease
may occur in any climate and at any
time of year, but more particularly
in the colder climates.
'In the presence of an epidemic Of
infantile paralysis int the community,
the sick should be isolated. The
same precautions should be US, d for
the destruction of the discharges from
the nose, throat, kidneys and intes-
tines as apply to other diseases.
Children should be kept away from
public gatherings, picnics. circuses
and the like and the same precau-
lions should be sarried out as for
other contagious diseases"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Democrats Name
Candidates for
Vermont Election

Burlington, Vt, July 13-(P)-Park
II. Pollard of Proctorsville. cousin Uf
. President Coolidge, presided over a
mass meeting here of Vermont DEM
ocrats today which named slate of
party candidates for state and ma
tional officers to be voted for at the
September primaries. The candi-
dates for nomination follow:
Governor. Herbert c. Comings,
Rlchford.
Lieutenant governor. Charles NJ.
Barber. Northfield.
State treasurer, Edward e. Porter,
st. Johnsbury.
Secretary of state, Mrs. Irene K.
Murray, Montpelier.
State auditor, Henry C. Brisln.
Rutland.
Attorney general. J. A. Mcnamara.
Burlington.
United States senator. James E.
Kennedy, Williston.
Congressman from first district,
Allen T. Calhoun. Middlebury.
Congressman from second district,
George F. Root, Newport.
Mr.. Kennedy. candidate for sena-
tor ran for congress in the first dis
trict four years ago as a wet" and
was defeated. Various views as to
what Vermont needs were voiced by
several present but no resolutions or
other formal expression of sentiment
were adopted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Man Missing from
Home Since Sunday
Especial to Kennebec JournaN

Especial to Kennebec JournaD
Dover-Foxcroft Me-. July 13--
frank Shaw Of this town has been
missing since Sunday afternoon
When he left his home on Park street
~ get some gas for his Ford touring
Ear ne and his wife planning to pass
.he afternoon at their farm home on
tne outskirts Of the town. Mr.. Shaw
was last seen at the Texaco gas sta :
lon shortly after one o'clock. When
I ne tailed to return, his wife notified
me authorities who have as yet been
unable to locate him.
ne has had periods of being men,
t.aiiy unbalanced and it is thought
ne was suffering from like attack
now. When last seen he wore a pai-
VI hgnt pants. sport jacket and cap
ne Is about 40 years of age. He has
ueen IN Ill health for some time and
IN his life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Governor S Vote Legal in
Removal of Cummings
Contention of Eastman
Belgium Plans
Drastic Move
To Bolster Franc

Brussels, July 1S-(P)-Belgium
staggered by the recent precipitatc
fall of the Belgian franc. Is verging
on the appointment Of King Albert
as q virtual dictators within his
kingdom in the governments efforts
to save the exchange from further
collapse.
The Belgian cabinet today intro
duced a bill in the chamber of depu-
ties granting King Albert unlimited
powers to issue DEGREES for drastic
defense of the franc and there are
indications that the bill will be voted.
Belgium thus joins the three Euro
pean powers who are considering
proposals to concentrate unlimited
powers In one person. Italy is dis
cussing whether Premier Mussolini
and his cabinet should be made re-
sponsible to the kiag and not to the
legislature; France will vote on
Thursday on government proposal
to grant the BRAND cabinet full
powers in order that Finance Minis
ter CallaiuX may proceed with the
restoration of the French franc and
Belgium is going them one better by
suggesting that the sovereign be in
stalled with far more than usual
power.
Yesterdays cataclysmic fall of the
Belgian franc-tnat is the expression
used here-when the franc sank to
214 to the pound sterling, has pro-
duced a financial crisis. equal or
even worse than that in France in
the opinion of some financiers.
THE cabinet has issued an appeal
tot the country not to lose confidence
and not begin buying foreign cur
rency. Measures of economy have
already been drafted In detail and
bankers have been called into con-
ference. The latter have promised
their support and there is every rea-
son to believe, the cabinet minis
ters said, that the Belgian franc
might yet be saved if the king IL
granted full powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
France and Spain
In Agreement on
Moroccan Affairs

Paris, July 13.-(P)-Premier Bril-
and and General Primo de Rivera in
behalf of the French and Spanish
governments today signed an accord
for the future administration of Mo-
roccan affairs.
Under the term of the convention.
Add Ell Krim, the Rififian chieftain
who surrendered to the French, will
be exiled to Reunion Island, which
lies in the Indian Ocean about $50
miles east of Madagascar.
1t was Add el-Krim's ambition to
obtain autonomy for the Riff. with
himself as supreme ruler. Close
watch will be kept over him to
make certain he does not return to
his homeland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14

Boston, July 13.-LPl-Only a few
meagrs bits of information were
available to police tonight as they
sought to establish the identity and
murder of an attractive young woman
whose dismembered body was found
between two graveyards today.
While the cause Of her death had not
been definitely determined by Medical
examiner OLeary, evidence pointed to
Illegal surgery. A pair of Nile green
hose and a white cotton nIghtdrsss
with a pink ribbon, the only clothing
found, offered absolutely no clue to
her identity and the only indication AZ
to who the murderer might be came
from young men who saw a WE'LL
Continued on Page @CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Plan Great Array Of
State and National
Republican Speak
erS
State Committee COnfers with
Party Leaders at Augusta
Whirlwind Tour Will Follow
Along Congressional Dis.
tricts - Governor Brewster,
Senator's Hale and Fernald
and Cong. White and Nelson
Present

An intensive campaign during the
summer months featured by a
whirlwind speaking tour the first
half of the final month preceding the
state election of September 10, will
be conducted. according to decision
reached at a conference of the Re-
publican State committee held Tues
day afternoon at the Augusta House.
The issues will be discussed by Ma
tional and State speakers.
Among those present at this gath
ering were Governor Ralph o. Brew
ster, U. S. Senators Frederick Hale
and Bertram M. Fernald, Represent
tatives Wallace H. White and John
E. Nelson, National Committeewom-
an Mrs. Guy P. Gannett and Nation
Continued on Page 1o-CoI. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Newspapermen on
Tour New HAMPSHIRE

Keene, n. H, July 13.-(P)-News-
paper representatives from ia states
in the Union on a sightseeing tour of
New Hampshire as the guests of va
rlous state enterprises, after passing
the light at the Lake Spofford Club
Spofford Lake. N. H.. continued their
journey at $40 this morning. Each
member Of the party is well and in
fine spirits.
Members of the party travelling in
four S0-passenger buses arrived at the
hotel shortly before IL o'clock stand
ard time and after a nights rest left
for the second day Of the tour. The
buses were piloted by State Motor
Vehicle Inspectors Buy C. Robinson
and Wilfred Arsenault Of Marlboro,
n. H.
The party arrived in Walpole short
ly after 9 o'clock and were welcomed
by the Mems Civic Club of that town.
This Is the smallest town on the tour
where a stop is made. The party then
proceeded to Claremont. where a re-
ception Is scheduled. Lunch will be
at the Hotel Rogers in Lebanon and
dinner will be at the Lake Tarleton
Club In Hanover. Tonight's stop will
be at Bethlehem and Maplewood Ho-
tells In the White Mountains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Gen. Foley Hurt
In Fall from Horse

Camp Devens, Mass, July 13-(P)-
Brgadier General Thomas F. Foley
commanding a National Guard unit
mere, was thrown over his horses
mead today and made unconscious
py the fall. An examination showed
mat his injuries were not serious and
mat he would be able to be about In
few hours.
General Foley. a deputy superln-
tent Of police in Worcester, was pre-
pairing to mount when his horse
reared, throwing the officer to the
ground. He commands the 57th In
iantry Brigade of the 26th Division
Inc accident was one Of three al
tne national guard camp today
Luther Fenner, a member of the SER
vice company Of the 1S1st Infantry
was kicked in the chest by a mule
out was not seriously injured An
other guardsman injured his leg
while while setting up howitzer on the
hiring range.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Lockjaw Cause Two
Deaths in Bangor

Bangor, Me- July 13-P)-Lock
Jaw, resulting from powder burns
sustained while celebrating the
Fourth, has caused the death of two
boys, 1t was learned today.
Hollis. eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshall Dyer. of Lagrange, died last
night at the Eastern Maine General
Hospital here, and Fred Barstow died
at North Sullivan after being Ill
since the holiday.
Another North Sullivan boy Har-
vey Morse, is In a serious condition
from the same malady and his re-
covery is doubtful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Rifle Charge Kills
Coast Guard Sailor

Quincy, Mass, July 13.-(P)-Ralph
MUSCLE, 81, of East Boston, a sailor
attached to the coastguard cutter 1888,
met instant death on board the cutter
tonight when rife charge entered the
right side of his face and penetrated
through the back of the head. The
body fell overheard but was later re-
covered.
The cutter was just pulling out from
the yacht club float when Muscilo
went into the cabin and brought up
two rifles, which he laid down with
muzzles pointed toward him. while he
sat on the edge of the forward cockpit.
One of them was discharged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Cremate Body of
St. Gaudens' Widow

Cornish. n. H. July 13-(P)-The
funeral of Mrs Augustus Homer St.
Gaudens. widow of the noted sculp-
tor, Augustus St. Gaudens, was held
here today, on the grounds of the
memorial established by her in her
husbands memory. After cremation
the ashes were deposited beside those
of st. Gaudens in the Greek Temple
among the nearby pines.
The Rev. Sydney Snow, formerly
Of Kings Chapel Boston. conducted
the service. 1t was held in the studio
Of the pergola, where many distin-
guished men. among them two Sec
retaries of state, William Evarts and
John Hays, sat for Sa. Gaudens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14

DovW, N. j.. July 13.-P)-The
Lake Denmark fire receded from the
danger line today.
Ever since vagrant bolt Of light
ming ignited a supply of T. N. T. al
the naval ammunition depot Satur-
day and caused a gunless lombard
ment that wiped out a score of lives
and did damage estimated at $780,
100000, it had been feared that the
fire might spread to the adjoining
Picatinny army arsenal. If that had
happened officers expressed the
opinion that explosions would have
resulted to make the naval holo-
caust seem like fireworks.
1t appeared for a time that this
indeed was about to occur. An I'M
Continued on Page 3-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
FIRE DESTROYS
OLD TOWN MILL

Old Town, Me-, July 13-P1-Fire
which broke out early this morning
destroyed the cedar mill in this city,
owned by the Carleton Canoe Com
pany. Eight single machines and
a rotary comprise the equipment. The
mill which had not been running for
two seasons was piled full of cedar
ribs and pine plank for the canoe and
bateau factories of the Old Town
Canoe Company. The loss is in ex-
cess of $4,000. The company does
not know If it will rebuild, decision
pending lumber conditions and the
supply of native cedar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
$500 Fire Damage
In Fraternity House
At. BOWdOin College

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Brunswick. Me-, July 13.-Damage
to extent of 5000 was done this aft
ernoon when fire broke out from an
unknown cause in the shed of the
Phi Delta Phi Chapter House at
Bowdoin College. This house was
purchased several years ago from the
estate of the late Professor Stephen
j. Young. is located on Federal street.
The fire burned up one corner of the
building through three floors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14

That the Governor and Council
acted as a special tribunal as triers
Of facts" and as such voted as one
body and not as a Governor and his
Council and that this was according
to the intention of the voters who
adopted this amendment to the con-
stitution of the State of Maine, is
the stand of Sheriff John M. Eastman
of Kennebec County, in a reply to
the information in the nature of quo
warranto which was brought some
weeks ago by Attorneys Joseph e. +.
Connelley and Ralph w. Farris,
representing deposed Sheriff Henry
+. Cummings who was removed
CONTINUED on Page 9, Col. D
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Says LOngwOrth
Presidential Timber

Cincinnati, July 13-(P1-C. Bas-
com Slemp, former secretary to
President Coolidge, here today. said
Nicholas Longworth, Cincinnati,
speaker of the house Of representa-
tives. has a place in the picture Of
the next presidential campaign.
1T is. of course. we'll known that
there will be a demand that Presi-
dent Coolidge will accept another
term, and only If the president de-
clines to respond to this demand will
the field be open to Others" said
SIemp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Detectives and Two
Prisoners Shot by
New York Gunner

New York, July 13.-(P)-Two de-
tectives and their two prisoners were
shot down here today by gunner in
an automobile who had been trailing
them on their way to police headquar-
ters from Harlem.
Whether the gunner had intended to
shoot only the detectives and so free
the prisoners, or whether they had
aimed at the prisoners to prevent
"squealing" and had merely shot the
detectives for good measure, police in
vestigation failed to reveal. The
shooting occurred at 21st street and
Fourth avenue.
More than dozen shots were fired.
The streets were crowded and the gum
men drove away before traffic officers
could find out what had happened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Mystery Holds in i:
Finding of Cut Up.
Body Hub Woman al!
ROADSIDE STORE
KEEPER KILLS TWO
NEAR WARREN, R. !.

Warren, r. l., July 14-P)-Angeio
Cuzzons, "a, and Louis Dechristo-
phono. both Of harrington, were shot
through the heart by Charles Max
Field, roadside storekeeper, in front
Of the latters establishment on
South Main street tonight. Both died
instantly.
The young men had gone be-
hind the store while three COM
panions repaired a fiat tire on their
car. The three survivors say Max
field came out of the house across
the street, walked over to them,
pulled out two guns without warn
ing and fired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Northern New England - Partly
cloudy, possibly showers on the coast
Wednesday; Thursday fair; some
what warmer in New Hampshire
and Vermont.
Southern New England-Generally
fair Wednesday except possibly
showers in eastern pc on Wednes-
day morning.
Eastern New York-Fair Wednes-
day and Thursday; slightly warmer
Thursday and in north and central
portion Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Cops Flashlight
Restores Deaf and
Dumb Man to Senses

Lawrence, Mass, July 13-(P)-
Where a normal man would have
been speeches. with fright, George
Gibbs. deaf and dumb war veteran,
found his tongue. Gibbs shouted
when a policeman turned a fash
light in his face while he slept, his
vocal chords resuming their func-
tons after nine years disuse. lie
heard the cops retort. too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
GenenaI Forecast

Pressure is low over eastern Cam
ada and the eastern half Of the
United States, lowest 29.6S. Father
Point, Quebec. Another disturbance
is advancing southeastward over the
Canadian northwest and Montana.
The indications are for l,cal show
ers or thunderstorms along the New
England coast Wednesday. The tenn
perature will be somewhat lower
Wednesday in the middle Atlantic
states, while it will rise Wednesday
and Thursday in New York and on
Thursday in the north Atlantic
states.
Winds north OF Sandy Hook
Moderate, possibly shifting winds be-
coming north or northwest and most
ly overcast weather. probably local
rains Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Only Meagre Clues In
Staying of Young
and Attractive I'm
known

Body in Three Parcels Found by
Laborer Between Two Bos-
ton Cemeteries - Dismem-
bering Done by Skilled Per-
son - Seek Middle-aged Man
Seen Near Spot-Was Merry
ousIy Driving Expensive
Closed Car-Only Vague De-
scription of Man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Boyf Mt1ssiH/

How'd you like to have one Of
those crazy looking imitation
lnjun blankets, all cotton so the
moths won't chaw 'em, fuzzy like
a caterpillar. Just the whooper
for spreading on the ground at
picnics to keep the antimires out
the olive butter sandwiches. Also
quite the coy comfort for couch
hunmocks. Sold at an unreason-
ably low price at Fifield's, opp.
depot. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Generally fair Wednesday and
Thursday, except showers Wednes-
day morning; moderate shifting
winds becoming northwest and west.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14
Sheriff of Kennel &C
County Files Ans
wering Brief in Quo
WarrantO


Governor and Council Acted as
a Special Tribunal and Voted
as One Body, High Light of
Lengthy Document Given to
Associate Justice Dunn -
Hearing Will Be Held Thurs
day at Court House in Au-
gusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-07-14

Halted in
NJ. Blast

Courageous Work of Marines
Prevents Spread to Picatinny
Arsenal - Explosion There
Would Have Dwarfed H0lo-
caust at Lake Denmark De-
pot - Patrol Around Shell
Torn Area Lifted Number
of Missing Not over Seven
Evening star., 1926-10-13

should not be lulled into a false sense
of safety. He can lose his funds
quickly in respectable quarters
through his own financial incompe-
tence, avarice and temperamental
unfitness for the fast changing busi-
ness of speculation, which calls for
unerring Independent Judgment and
the ability to act inStantaneouSly.
Bucket Shops Closing.
In the cleanup of Wall Street in
recent years, high spots have been
the closing up of bucket shops and
offices of fake promoters by the at
torney general of the State.
Secondly, the tightening of the rules
which govern the operations of legiti-
mate brokers better to safeguard the
interests of the public.
Thirdly, the passing of the Con-
solidated Stock Exchange as signifi-
cant market place. In 1921 and 1922
numerous members of this exchange,
which dealt in the same securities
as the New York Stock Exchange,
We're proved to be bucketeers.
Fourthly. heightened public know
ledge about financial matters as a
result of increased attention in the
press. Moreover. new agencies. like
the' forty Better Business Bureaus
and committees of the investment
Bankers Association of America, have
taken leadership in public education
in investment finance.
Evening star., 1926-10-13
BAN ON FLOATED OYSTERS
DECLARED IN MARYLAND
Process of Artifically Fattening
Bivalves Is Called Adulteration
and Punishable by Fine.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE. october 13.-Warn-
ing has been issued to Baltimore oys-
ter packers by the Federal Govern
ment against sale of fioated oysters
that have been shucked and washed.
Many tioated oysters from New Jer-
sew River beds have been sold In Bal
timore in recent years, according to
State health department officials.
Floated oysters are oysters placed
on boats, where they are intermittent
lv submerged in fresh water and ex-
posed to air. This floating" process,
it was said. fattens the oysters arti-
ficially, filling them with water and
increasing their weight and size.
Since tioated oysters are larger
than natural Maryland oysters, they
have demanded high prices in the
baltimore market, health authorities
said.
Baltimore packers were notified that
floated oysters that have been
shucked and washed will be consid-
cred adulterated. Sale of adulterated
oysters is punishable by fine and i'm
prisonment for repeated offenses.