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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
WINTER WHEAT CROP
WILL BE LESS Than
AVERAGE, WORD GOVT

Washington. Dec. 21-(P, Winter
wheat. which furnishes about J..
thirds Of t Q total United States
wheat production, has been sown on
slightly increased acreage this au-
tumn but It's condition is some what
u der average.
+ Inc area sowp was estimated to-
day at 41.S07, 900 acres by the DEPART
ment OF agriculture. That is about
100000 acres, or five per cent more
than sown last autumn. The con-
dition of the crop on December / vas
Sl.S per cent of normal. as compared
with ten year average of S4.4 per
cent.
Farmers had intended to plant a
somewhat larger acreage, as indicat-
ed by their reports on August l, but
We're prevented by rains, by drought
ana, none state, by scarcity of seed
and inability to buy 1t.
The low price of cotton, however
caused the conversion of soc cotton
acreage into that of winter wheat
Texas has sown 25 per cent more
than year ago; Georgia 80 per cent
and South Carolina So per cent. Kan
sas, which has more t''"r one-fourth
of the country's total area increased
sowings five per cent.
Sowing was so delayed in some
states by rains or drought or by
cotton picking, that some of the
wheat plants, the department said
enter the winter poorly prepared to
stand it's rigors.
Winter wheat sowings a year ago
totalled 39,T99,00O acres of which &c.
$4,000 We're harvested. producing
626, $4,000 bushels or an average acre
yield Of II bushels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
Hold Court in
BiddefOrd Hospital

Biddeford, Me-, Dec. 21-(Pl-The
Webber Hospital heio was turned in
to temporary municipal court today
when John Monaldo was arraigned
on a charge of assault wit intent to
kill his 10 year old step daughter,
Dorothy, in their home in Saco, on
November 5,
Monaldo. who sad he shot the girl
through the neck and then turned his
revolver against his own head be-
cause she refused to sleep with a
Younger sister. was recently pro-
nounced out of danger. The girl re-
covered soon after the shooting.
Judge Harris moved court ever to the
hospital and Mvnaldo pleaded not
guilty, furnishing bonds of $4,000 for
a later trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
Alleged Lottery
Distributor Valves
Hearing at POrtlnad

Portland, Me-, Dec. 21-(P)-Fred
S. Langdon, a North Berwick stove
polish manufacturer, 'one of the al
legged leaders of a clearing house
lottery, said to have operated ex,
tensively for a considerable PERIOD
in New Hampshire and Maine
waived a hearing and was held tor
the April term of the federal district
court in $500 bail today. He was
arrested yesterday. charged with
sending lottery tickets through the
mails,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22

Washington, Dec. 21-fP-The
Rivers and harbors bill was passed
tonight by the senate.
The bill was passed by vote Of
81 to 9. 1 provisions proposed by
the senate commerce COZ nittee as
amendments to the house bill receiy-
ed approval.
The bill as approved by the senate
would authorize the expenditure of
about $70.0Oo,000 on river and har-
Dor improvements in all sections OF
the country. The figure is hirher
Continued on Page 13-Col. a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
Two Slain in Early
Morning at New York

New York, Dec. 21.--(P)-Two men
were shot to death here early today,
one Of them from passing automo-
bile. Police do not connect the two
shootings, however, as they happened
at widely separated places.
One Of the men, Joseph Kelly, also
known as Whitley" detectives said,
was shot after quarrel with an ac-
quaintance in West Gath street
speakeasy. His body was found on
the sidewalk and he died in an hour
after being removed to hospital. (
Jacob Bloodstein, who ran a deli
catessen store, was shot to death in
West 164th street. The police believe
he resisted hold-up men. A woman,
who heard shot, screamed and Ut
tracted the police. Two men were seen
to run from the scene and dash into
an automobile which sped away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
Former Narcotic
Agent Gets Suspended
Sentence for Perjury

Portland, Me-, Dec. 21-(P)-John
J. Murphy. former federal narcotic
agent, indicted year ago with Hy-
man Miller for perjury in connection
with narcotic case, was sentenced
by Federal Judge John A. Peters to-
day to serve two years in Atlanta
penitentiary and pay fine of 800
He was placed on probation, with the
sentence suspended.
George D. burlington of Lewiston
a former prohibition agent. charged
with unlawful transportation OF
liquor, was fined $500. In default OF
payment, which he said he could not
make, he will be sent to Auburn
iail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
Greenville Holds
Record for Most
Snow This Season

Portland. Me-, Dec. 21-(F)-Green-
Vile, at the foot of Moosehead Lake,
had the greatest amount of snow on
the ground, 1t was shown by a snow
depth record issued today by the
local weather bureau. The amount
was one inch less than a foot.
Pfttsfield and Augusta reported ten
inches and Portland, seven. The
smallest average reported was two
inches at Rockland and Eastport,
both coast cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
King George Keeps
Secret Gift to Queen

Sandringham, Eng, Dec. 21-tH
King Georges Christmas gifts to the
members of his family are to be
chiefly articles of jewelry. but just
what he is to give the Queen and
vice versa, remains a secret.
The Queens remembrance to the
Prince of Wales includes cuff links
of the enamelled, racquets, mindful of
his recent splendid play in the army
squash racquets championships.
An oriental touch will be given to
the royal Christmas this year owing
to the arrival of Prince George, the
youngest son. from the Far East,
where he served as a naval lieuten-
ant. He brought with him a
wealth of carved ivory, ebony,
lacquer and old china.
The gifts will be distributed at the
royal breakfast table.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
SCHOOL EXPENSES
IN 247 CITIES
A GREAT INCREASE

WashingtoA, D. c., December e.
The Department of Commerce an"
nounces a summary of the expendi-
lures and Indebtedness for public
schools in the 247 cities having q
population of over 10000 for the ifs
cal year 1925. These statistics in
clude only those for the pubic
schools under the supervision OF the
city corporation or of the independ-
emit school district practically cock
tensive with the city corporation. The
total population of these cities repre-
Continued on Page 3-Col. u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
SMITH ACCEPTANCE
FOLLOWED BY MOVES
TO BLOCK HIS SEATING

Washington, Dec. 21-(P)-Accep-
lance by Frank l.. Smith OF the APP
pointment to serve the remainder OF
the term of the late Senator Mckin-
ley today set in motion two separate
moves designed to prevent him from
taking his seat.
The senate is divided sharply over
the question as to whether MI
Smiths qualifications should be
challenged before or after he appears
to take the oath.
When news of the acceptance
Continued on Page 11-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22

(By The Associated Press)
An address on superpower will be
given before the line Legislature
on February Is by Governor Clifford
Pinchot of Pennsvlv, nj" Governor
day that Governor Pinchot had ac-
cepted an invitation to come here
for that purpose. He also will speak
on the same subject before 'N1.Port-
land EcN--~---'r club the ""~t day.
Repeal or modification of the Fer
maid law. prohibiting expectation of
hydro-electric power fro~, c1aine to
other states Is expected to be one
of the live issues to come before the
session of the Legislature, which
opens on January 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
Mother losses Baby
To Safety as Fire
Cuts Off Her Escape

Pawtucket, r. l.. Dec. 81 - up -
Mrs. Milton Sapinsley tossed her
two-weeks- daughter from a sec
ond story window into the arms of
a truck driver when fire cut off her
escape from her home today. Walt
er Berry of Dighton had driven his
truck under the window on discov-
ering the fire and caught the baby
safely. The mother and her four
year-old son, John, and two other
women occupants Of the house then
made their escape over ladders with
the assistance of firemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
Former Maine Pastor
Dies in Boston Home

Boston. Dec. q Up = The Rev
Cecil Dow Deane, SO, descendant OF
S;Ias Deane. who was ambassador to
France with Franklin, and former
pastor of Baptist churches in this
town and at East Machias and
pressure Isle, died at his home here
today.
Mr.. Deane was born at Rockford,
Ontario. and received his education
at Suncee High school. Norfolk
County Normal school and Bates
Theological seminary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
Manchester, N. H., to
nave Radio Station

,s manchester, NH, Dec. 1-R-
nlss iueSler has been granted per-
uas0nh 10 operate a municipal radio
dav O,' city officials announced to-
Nrsr, pending the application of
ssrsa from the department of com
M temporary license establishes
Nano Ssll letters as WCOM Getty of
Fr thhe e for the local station.
Ia n., ,v present the station will use
u tha l ,ary broadcasting equipment
Sata i'1nd Field Artillery at the
brOaa, AInory Programs will be
|~ast starting next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
Cobb and Speaker
Named in Scandal
Baseball Game
Had knowledge of
"Fixed" Game, Word
of Dutch Leonard,
Pitcher

Tells of "Under the Grand
stand" Agreement Detroit
Should Win Against Cleve-
land on Sept. Is, 1913
Meant Third Place for
Former-Says Bet of 5000
Placed by Him Was Known
to Both Cobb and Speaker
Sudden designations of Lat
ter Two As Managers of De-
trOit and Cleveland Cited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
General Forecast

The disturbance that was central
over the Rio Grande valley Monday
night Is advancing rapidly northeast
ward, being, central over Kentucky.
Temperatures have risen In the AT
lantic states.
The uotlook is for rain on Wednes-
day in the Atlantic states.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Moderate northwest shifting to
northeast and increasing; weather
Incoming overcast followed by rain
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
THE WEATHER
SNOW

Northern New Epgland-Rain or
snow Wednesday; Thursday partly
cloudy and not much change in tenn
perature.
Southern New England and Eas-
tern New York-Rain Wednesday;
Thursday partly cloudy and not
much change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Wednesday cloudy with some rain.
possibly snow; Thursday fair ana
cooler; moderate to fresh easteriy
winds shifting to northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
SENATE APPROVES
RIVERS HARB0RS BILL
CARRYING S70,0O0,000

Passed by Vote 81 to 9 - Figure
Higher Than House and Will Go
to nferenee-Provides for Y. s.
Purchase Of Cape Cod Canal for
$1f,500, 900 ~ Predict Early Agree.
ment and Go to President Before
March q - Maine Projects Are
Approved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
Million Dollar Advertising
Campaign to Boost Sale
OF Maine Packed Sardines

Will Cover Three Year Period
Corporation Formed at
Bangor Meeting-Fund Will
Be Raised by Tax of 10 Cents
on Each Case of Sardines
Packed by Members Con-
cerns-Robert J. Peacock of
Lubec Elected President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22
Kept Vigil With
Body ManHe Slew
in Fear of Arrest
Finest WEIGH, r GA d
worker, Confesses
10 Deed in Camp at
North Kittery

r,rered in Cabin Two Days
Without Food, Heat or Light
Sends for Sheriff, Tells of
Incidents Leading up to Kill
ins-Of Two Men Who Visit
n Camp-Will Be Arraigned
Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-22

Tho confidence that thousands
Of people have in the kennebee
Journals Classified Ads 10 based
on good service given. Try them,
yourselfL
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-27
Medals Are Presented

Ribbons and medals 70 other prize
winners were presented bv Verne Pc
Tar. assistant farm advisor. in
charge cf the dairy department. De
Tar outlined in brief the work of tn"
cow testing association. and urged
oil dairvmen in the valley to adopt
The same methods.
As the principal speaker OF thu
morning Sam Greene told the dairv-
rnen that thev shorld be proud OF
their calling reminding them that It
IS one of the oldest and that the
first DISTINGUISHING mark between
tho semi civilized and savage peo-
nlcs was the ownership of herds by
tho former.
He asserted that dairving
throughout the country is on n. bet
ter plane now that il ever was be-
fore and that there is a continual
imnrovcment in all departments per
taining to dairying. Conditions in
Califoria are particularly gratify-
Continued on Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-27
DEMOCRATS
OUT FIGHT
ON MELLON
Big Political Fight on
Alleged Trust and JUS
tice Department Closes
TURN DOWN REPORT
Senator Walsh, Instigat0r
of Movement, Announ-
ces Collapse of Efforts
Nv United Press Leased Wire

BY United Press Leased wire
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-There
will be no further attempt to pro-
ceed against the Aluminium Company
of America in which Secretary OF
the Treasury Mellon has an interest,
Senator Thomas J. Walsh, Democrat,
Montana, who started the move
ment, announced today.
Defeat of his report in the SEN
ate yesterday closes the matter com
pletely as far as he is concerned,
Walsh said. =
Il believe the e"idence showed
to any unbiased mind that the com.
pany had violated the law Walsh
said. - do not believe the senate
decided the case on its merits but
the senate decided it and the re-
sponsibility must rest upon those
who shouldered it,
Movement Collapses
The movement to force prosecu-
ton of the Aluminium Company of
America, in which Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon owns a large in
terest, collapsed with defeat of the
Walsh report in the senate yester-
day.
Democratic leaders indicated to-
dav that no further effort would be
made to press the issue which had
been considered the most important
partisan question of the present con
gress.
Senator Robinson, Democratic
floor leader, announced he would
drop his resolution which would
require President Coolidge to en-
ploy special counsel to begin pro-
ceedings against the company.
Now Accept Defeat
'There is no use pressing a reso-
luton when we haven't the vote,'
Robinson explained. "The Republi-
can side has taken the responsible.
ity. ! don't see anything further
to do at the present time. -
The defeat marked the first set
back for the combination which
pushed the oil scandal and Daugh-
Continued on Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-27
DEMOCRATS START
MACHINE MOVING
FOR FALL BATTLE
by Emitted Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-After
more than year of inactivity. the
Democratic national committee to-
day appointed publicity director
and prepared to wade into the po-
ftical stream in anticipation of the
coming senatorial elections. w
Glenn Shaver, chairman. mas Sc
lccted Richard T. Buchanan, n
Washington correspondent, and an
'lndianan, to direct publicity work.
He will start work at once.
The new director was a classmate
Of Herbert Hoover at Stanford Uni
versitv, graduating at the same time
in 1895. Returning TO Indiana for
newspaper work for ten years. he
went to the coast and worked in
Tacoma, WASH, for l. wears, COM
ing from there to Washington.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-27
VALLEY LETTUCE
SHIPMENTS OVER
1000 MARK NOW

Shipments of lettuce from I'M
perial Valley for the season yester-
day passed over the 1000 mark, when
l+l ears rolled from Imperial Val
ley, bringing the total up to 70SS.
Cars ordered for today's loading
numbered l46.
Yesterdays f. o. b. market show
ed little change. Demand was good,
market steady. Carloads f. o. b.
cash track, fives were selling best,
mostly Sl.75, few lower. few $1.S5
Fours, best, mostly 1925, few $2.35
New York reported one Califor-
mia, one Texas arrived. California
fours $4-4.50, fancy special marks
$4.75-o. poorer low as 1915. Fives
$3.25-50, fancy special marks $3.75-4
poorer low as $3. Chicago reported
supplies liberal, demand very slow,
market rather dull.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-27
X-PRESlDENT Of
MEXICO MAKING
CALIFORNIA TOUR
Nv United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27.-Gencr-
nj Alvaro Obregon. former president
of Mexico arrived here TODAY with
party of five distinguished eoun-
trymen for two weeks vacation
in California.
General Obrcgon declared his visit
ia California was primarily for
pleasure and sioht SEEING. and that
he was not dabh'ing in business or
politics at this time.
He and his party plan to visit
San Francisco and other Pacific
coast cities before returning to So
nora. Mexico. where the general has
n big plantation.
The Ohregon party included Ar
'"ro d" Sarracho. mayor of Mexico
Citv: General Benito Bernal of No
vaio, Sonora; General Fausto To.
meta, Mexico City: CITY Councilman
Ramon Salido, Mexico City: Fran
cisco Bay. Mexico City. and II. Il.
Marquee, Obregon IS secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-27
Chambers Support Stand gainst Border Hours Chang
|PlNCH One WOMAN
SOUGHT IN MURDER;
OTHERS HAVE FLED
Police Seek White Man
and MulattO Woman
Thought Heading North

Olivia La Vega, one of the wo-
men sought in connection with the
death of Charles Abel at Calipatria
Thursday night, was taken into Gus
tody at Brawley last night. and is
today being ques:ione- Dy the dis
trict attorney, relative to her know
ledge Of what took place at Abel S
house, and how he met his death.
When arrested, the wOman, who
is mulatto. denied that she had
any connection with the killing of
Abel, though she is said to have told
police that She knows who admin
istered the beating that caused his
death.
In addition to one "Three Finger
ed Blackie," who was the woman 8
companion when she left Calipatria
following the killing of Abel, the
police are seeking w. V. Watkins
"Pansy' The La Vega woman
said she and ''Dlackie' returned
to Calipatria last night and he went
to get drink. Apparently learn
ing of the killing, "Blackie" de-
serted his companion and has not
! since been seen.
Bought Rail Tickets
Watkins and "Pansy'' are be-
leived to have gone north after the
; killing. They are known to have
! purchased railroad tickets for a
northern point and the agent max
! ing the sale reported Dot.l OF them
; to be under the influence of liquor.
! Watkins is described as an eX-dent-
I ist, 40 years old, weight 100 pounds,
feet 10 inches in height. When
last seen he wore gray suit and q
gray cap. "Pansy' is described as
an attractive mulattO, with straight
bobbed hair.
Officers searching the home of
Howard Johnson. arrested Thursday
night in connection with the crime,
found five pints of liquor in his
bed. Lucien Duncan, who was ar
rested at the same time as John
son, is held with him at the county
jail pending the result of the dis
! trict attorneys investigation.
Inquest on Monday
Abel's body is still held here by
Coroner Lemons, who stated today
that he did not expect to hold an
inquest before Monday, by which
/ time he expected the district at
torney's Investigations would be
completed.
A young boy, whose name is with
held by the authorities, is said to
/ have been witness to the killing of
Abel. Although search for the wea-
! pom used in the killing was continu-
ed today, nothing in this connection
had developed up to the time of 60
ig to press.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-27
JUDGE WILL GIVE
VERDICT SOON In
BLASPHEMY TRIAL
Final Arguments Com
pleted This Afternoon
in Atheistic Controversy
by United Press Leased Wire


BROCKTON, Mass, Feb. 27-The
fate of Anthony Bimba and Massa-
chusetts' 229 year old blasphemy
law is in the hands of Judge G. Car
roll King. Final arguments were
completed at 1880 p. m. today and
Judge King took the case under ad
visement. He announced he would
make known his decision Tuesday.
Bimba came to New England "to
create propaganda for the destruc-
ton of our government, City Pros
ecutor l. Manuel Rubin said today
in the states closing argument in
the blasphemv trial of the Brooklyn
editor.
Had No Good Purpose
Rubin declared the evidence
plainly showed that Bimba had vio-
lated the 229 year old "blue law
of Massachusetts in every respect
except that regarding wilful or ma
licious purpose. 1t was apparent, he
said, that Bimba had no good pur-
pose in coming here.
Bimba, had perfect right to deny
God, Attorney Harry Hoffman de-
clared in his closing argument.
81 don't care what you do with
the blasphemy case," Hoffman told
Judge Carroll King. "'This man
has committed no crime. -
Hoffman attacked the prosecution
for what he described as an attempt
to '' insert color into the case with
the use of the Lithuanian words for
soul and sole.
Denies Crime Intent
"In my opening address, said
Hoffman, - made it clear that the
evidence in the blasphemy case is
not very much in dispute. Bimba
did deny the existence of God. The
government has attempted, however,
to insert such other government evi-
dence in this case in order to make
the charge more cOlorful.
1.-The government has tried to
push me close to the line of profan
ity. Is it blasphemy for man to
say Christ was only a man and not
a God! Do all men believe in
Christ! We know they do not. Is
II blasphemy to deny the divinity
of Christ. / am sure it ism t.
81 don't care what you do with
the blasphemy case, This man has
committed no crime. He has the
right to deny Cod
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-27
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT

VON1GdV
Imperial Valley Bankers as
sociation dinner, Hotel Barbara
Worth, $50.
Dance, Red Wing pavilion
Brawley.
Double bill, 1T Want My
Man., and 1.-The Lightning
Rider Imperial >theater, I'm
perial.
"Just Suppose, Valley the
ater.
THAT Man jack" Palace
theater.
1.-THE Girl Of the Flying x"
Brunk's tent theater.
TOMORROW
Services, all churches.
Yuma Golf club entertained
by Ell Centre Golf club, here.
Behind the Front" Valley
theater.
my Own Pal" Palace the
ater.
"Up in Mabel's Room"
Brunk's tent theater.
Methodist Missionary Pro-
gram, Methodist church, 7:30.
p. m.
Baseball: Steve s VS.. All Stars,
Imperial Valley Winter league,
here, 2 p. m.
MONDAY
Asparagus Growers meeting,
Criterion ranch, 1880 p. M
History section, 10000 club,
club house, $3.50 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-27
Reputed SWindler
Gets Out on Bail
ny United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Feb. Ell. X.
Fronk, alleged master swindler, was
released from the Los Angeles coun-
ty Jail todav under $4,000 bond.
Fronk' s bail, originally set at
100000, was reduced yesterday on
motion of his attorneys.
The capitalist 3 attorneys claim
his release will enable him to raise
additional funds and meet the de.
mands of his numerous creditors.
Fronk is accused of fraudulent
check manipulations alleged to
have netted him upwards Of $780,
900. He was captured recently in
Chicago after a nationwide hunt.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-02-27
Senate Approves
Bill Increasing
Fund in T. B. War

WASHINGTON. Feb. q. = The
senate today approved the Pepper
amendment to the agriculture ap-
preparation bill making available
$6.000,000 for the control and eradi-
cation If bovine tuberculosis. The
house provides only $4,l03,000 for
this purpose.
The major increase added hv the
upper house was $l,s7o,0no FOR
sreeding the control and eradication
Of bovine tuberculosis. raising this
appropriation to $6,000,o00.
The measure provides funds for
I'll activities of the agriculture dc.
partment.