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Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
SUFFRAGE HOPES
-,I!7ressed at Meeting
Maine Association
co-+anr- National Suffrage Amend
~ert VIII Be Ratified at Corning
spealal Session-Aususta Woman
=cetectea President

--,Iand. Ne, Oct 17-Confidence
MAI ne aauonal suffrage amend
-,rr. vii ne ratified by the Legisla-
...-- vrlcn IS 20 he convened next
monte was expressed today at the
.--,f.a meeting Of the Maine Woman
..f,~sce Association by Mrs. kath-
,-,,r Ecad Ba!entine of Portland.
-....--ra1 VI the commit ee on legis-
-eEa.-ds woman suffrage said
NJ. s1lenLlne. Maine has been ex-
0sr backward: hence as mat
-.- -, state nrida. il is doubly graft
.--,nc "a know that Maine women will
sr fnr President in 1920 and that
% Name Legislature will be among
Ne. lrsl u raIify the Susan B. An
non federal amendment.
Mss Mabel Connor OF Augusta was
~e-e!ected president, the other ofn-
,s-s being chosen as follows:
Vice president. Miss Eeien y. Bates,
7ortland. and Mrs. Isabelle w.
.5-eenwood. Farmington. correspond
ns secretary. Mrs. ". r. Pattangau. !.
augusta recording secretary, Mrs.
Fred I. Luce. old Orchard; auditor.
Mrs. Alton 9. Wheeler, South Paris.
The congressional committee con-
sists Of Miss Bates chairman, Miss
Margaret Thompson. kennebunk.
Mrs. Dora Z Crockett. Thomaston.
Mrs William =. Kregar, Fairfield.
ana Mrs J W Averill. Old Town.
EesoIutions adopted at the after
1onn session urged the ratification OF
NJ suffrage amendment at the spe-
clal session Of the Legislature in No
~sInber ana that women stody citl-
znrsnlp. Tney endorsed the recon-
ncnday1on that the government ap-
1olnl a woman on the public health
council. Tributes were paid Susan B
Anthony. the pioneer suffrag,st.
ana 70 DR.. Anna Howard Shaw
The convention concluded with an
address, on Women in Good Govern.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18

Washington. Oct. I1-Atter a orIef
debate and without the Formally of
a vote. the Senate today threw ont
two more Of the amendments written
relations committee.
The TWO amendments mad been n
can, New Mexico. and had as their
common purposes cIIrtallment OF the
power Of the American representa-
tive on the reparaIiuns commission.
an international body set up by the
pence treaty TO fix and collect Ger
many's reparHion bill.
The vote came sooner than hal
been expected. the leaders agreeing
to il as part Of a plan to complies
the consideration of amendments :"
soon as possible so tnat the Senate
might get down 10 the real work II
drafting a ratification resolution
ONLY tWo of the committee : forty
six amendments now remain 10 be
considered anu II is hoped 70 bring
them to vote early next Week
They both relate to equalization u
voting strength IN the League III
Nations Action on the TWO Fan
amendments came near the end Of
session which had been enlivened by
a sharp debate over the dispatch =
American troops ID Europe for ser
vice in connection with the S1lesian
piehiscire and by a new move from
adrninistrati ton quarters to meet the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
WARD AND CLABBY
HELD FOR MURDER
BY GRAND JURY

Lewiston. Maine Oct 17-Indicr-
ments were reported by the grand
jury of The AndroscoEgin county
superior court IN Auburn today.
against James Clabby Of this city.
and Edgar ID. Ward OF Randolph.
both charged with murder Clabby
is held IN connection with the shoot
ing of Patrick Fahey of this clty,
and Ward is charged with having
given Mrs. Marie Bernier also of this
city. a drink of whiskey containing
s1lychnIne. No Indictment was
found in the case of Lawrence Rea of
Liverrnure Falls. who was held for
mansiaughter, n connection with the
shooting of Dan Alvinu. his brother
law.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
Russians Control
Entire Left Bank
Lower Duna River

Berlin. Oct 1T BY The AssoCi-
ated Press. THE entire left bank
of the lower Duna River is in the
hands of the Russians under Col
onel Avaloff- Berrnondt, says the
Lskal Anzeiger's Mitau correspond
emf
The Let's" the correspondent
adds, are attacking Thorensberg
from the right and causing heavy
damages. Avaloff- -Ber1nondt is said
to be sparing Riga The left upper
hank of the Dvina River between
Baaedon, Schoenberg. Friedrichstadt
and Jakobstadt is the scene OF de-
sultorv indecisive fighting between
the Russian advance and the LettiS
and Esthonian troops.
"RiEa's population is in desperate
straits
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
5000 u. S. Regulars
Sail for Germany

New York. Oct. IA proVisioha. ai'
x-,siun of D0e United States resuiai's
90 mmant'eti b. Brig. Cen william n
sage. assigned for service IN the -ai'ief-
ican army uf occupation in Gerfriais'
smiled tonight from Hoboken ON III"
Transport President Grant
E,veat.,aiI,- IL Is expec,td the troops
C mpr sing the 5ti lnfantrV' coili',''t'u' ~.
I'd by Col. E. A. Fry, ana the oln ih-
fau,rv. co nmanoed by Col. r j. NC
rooneil. will he sent to Silesin 10 super
WISE the pisntsctts 70 bs hsld there.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
General Forecast

Local rains have fallen within the
last "a hours in the Atlantic states
Temperatures have fallen consid
erahiy in the states east of the Mis-
sissippi river
The outlook is for generally faiI
weather Saturday and Sunday in the
states east of the mississippi river.
Temperature will not change ma
teriaIly Saturday and Sunday in the
Eastern states.
Winds off the Atlantic coast
North of Sandy Hook: Gentle to
moderate west TO northwest, fair
Sandy Hook to Harferas: Moderate
north. amt northwest, fair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
BOGUS AGENTS
SEIZE WHISkEY
OF EX-BARTENDER

petersburg, Va. Oct. 17-Masuuer-
aiding as federal agents. three young
white mer last night Went 10 the
nome OF James r Sullivan, q former
saioonkeeper and hauled away ap-
proximately 400 gallons of wfliskey.
winch had been stored in the cellar
since prohibition went into effect.
Police are searching for the men.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
Ban on Picketing
in Chicago Steel
Strike District

Chicago OCT. 1T-In the wake Of n
declaration by Leo NJ. Regan. secrc-
tarv of the local Allied Iron and
Steel Workers Council, that steel
company officials were endeavoring
co have United States troops sta
toned in South Chicago. IN -njunc-
tion was issued in circuit court to
day against picketing in the South
Chicago strike area.
Attorney Jacob Newman appeared
in court demanding an Injunction
preventing picketing about the mills
of the Interstate Iron & Steel Cor
poration and threatening of families
of those men at work during the
strike. The injunction was granted
and later was served. according tt
the attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
Six Los Angeles
Women Decorated
by Belgian Queen

-os Angeles. Cal. Oct. liking
t.De-r II Belgium and his party ar
VAR mere at sos A NJ. today. They
Ee~n welcomed ny an official recep-
non committee. headed by Mayor
NerrLilh P Snyder, and thousands 6
# Denpie eager To extend a greet lE
ne royal visitors.
7nmediatelv after the reception.
neT0hars Of the party were taken IN
a0 automobile ride
n nile al the depot. six Los An
celeS women were decorated V
'}ue"n Elizabeth in appreciation of
7e work they had done to aid Bel
-;ar women and children during the
- The ceremony was without
-+~-r7i lir1-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
JOINT CONTROL
Of Gibraltar by Britain
and United States
Suggested by Morranthau IN Con-
nertiofs with His Advocacy Of Ac-
eeptance of u. S. Mandates for
Constantinopie. Armenia and Ana
toiia

New York. Oct. IA suggestion
that Great Britain share the control
of Gibraltar with the United States
was made by Henry Morganthau to-
day on MS return from a seven
4 seven months trip abroad. pr1-
Inar!ly as chairman of i committee
investigate pogrons IN Poland.
Referring TO MS previous advocacy
States of a mandate for Constant
nople. Armenia and Aantolia. Mr
Morganthau said:
our people Will expect Great Brit
am 10 welcome as IN the Mediter-
ranean and the Near East not as
rival or competitor but as a full
partner with all rights. privileges
anu responsibilities. l have thought
deeply as 70 how Great Britain can
demonstrate her willingness and
talnk The best way would be by her
giving us an equal control of the
-tAd4LS OF NzlDr1lta-.
Mr. Morganttlau said ne offered the
suggestion on his own initiative
without the knowledge Of anv gov
ei-nmental authority The idea did
not occur 70 him. ne said. until he
was bound for New York on the Ad-
ratio. Asked if ne knew how Eng
llsn statesmen would feel toward
such a suggestion. ne said:
Il was told by leading English
statesmen that they would be willing
70 accept almost any consideration
for the United States TO assume these
mandates.
The British are extremely anx-
ious for us 10 take tlls mandate. The
question Is whether, if we do. We
would have absolutely safe egrass
ana ingress 20 the Near East The
open door IS needed al all times.
Owing 70 a certain propaganda here
there seems 10 be a feeling of doubt
among Americans as to what sort of
treatment would be accorded them
A certain bridge is needed over
which these peoples can get togeth-
er ! think Americans would con-
slider IL the greatest earnest of CO.
operation by Great Britain If she
would share with us one Of her dear
est possessions. IF we invested hum
dreds of millions N the Near East
ana put our feet N the Mediterran-
can we would want to have the alb
soiute right 10 go there when we ike
and as We like
his conclusions as 10 Polish pogroms
N advance of his official report He
expects 70 present that to Secretary
Lansing tomorrow.
Referring again 10 the question of
mandates. ne said:
IF the nIted States does not rise
to its responsibilities We would be
looked upon as Shirkers." He eX-
pressed confidence that the people AT
large would assume these RESPONSE
bliitIes.
With proper help for these young
ar nations ne added, the objects of
the war can be obtaIned-ttle avoid
ance of wars and the giving up of
miiitarisn." Constantinopie under a
United States mandate. ne said.
would be Il working practical Statue
of Liberty and inside ten years
would be the fourth largest cIry in
the world and do more tc exert
peace than any other factor. ANY
economist he said. could prove that
the monetary investment IN such a
mandate would be profitable.
The mandate also was urged by
Sherwood Eddy. Natiunay Secretary
of the Y NJ. c. A. who returned on
the same steamship with Mr.. Nor
canthau after a visit 10 Indian Egypt
and Asia Minor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
TEN U-BOATS
CAME TO GRIEF
ON L. S. BARRIER

New York. Oct. r-At least 10 Ger
man suhnar mes were DESTROYED by the
barrier of 500 mines laid IN the North
seq by the A:neIica navy Rear Ad-
mi al Joseph Strauss said today on his
arrival here IN The steamship Adratlc
Admiral Strauss. VINO had charge of the
work n sweelInC up the mines. SAID
thai ..ee.e8e of them mad bean picked u2
nrarr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18

Henry Broderibb Irving was born
in London in 1870. the eldest son Of
the late Sir Henry Irving. the fam
Gus actor.
He made his first appearance on
the stage in 1881 and after playing
IN England and the provinces. toured
in the United States. Australia and
South Africa Like his father. Irving
was extremely versatile. his talents
being adapted both TO comedy and
tragedy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18

London. SATURDAY, Oct l8-G.D A.
Mp to the present hour the Brit
ish authorities have received no con-
fiImatinn of the repor, of the entr--
OF General Yudenitch's forces into the
suhurhs OF Petrugrad Thursday. The
leIisf was express ed that the general 8
msn had not advanced SO tar - the
* trmer Russian capital.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
Tieup Continues

New York. Oct. 17.-DespIfe the
vote of some Of the local unions 70
return 10 work the LonEshoremen S
strike continues virtually 10 tie up
the port of New York. At the Of
fees of the United States Railroad
administration today il was said nu-
merous complaints were being re-
ceived from western merchants IN re-
gard To the shipping situation. Off
cials of the International Mercantile
Marine said that 80 big cargo ships
were idle and that despite The union
leaders claims, none OF the strikers
had returned TO work.
The United States Railroad Ad-
minis1raIion today announced that
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
EDWARDS Made
Commander of
Order of Leopold

a-tan. oct, 1.-THE cross of COM
N-.4eF # The Order Of Leopold has
"f7 Inferred on Major General
nee 2 Edwards. commanding
1''~I. # thn Northwestern Depart
n"a' nv King Albert of Belgium. ac-
nS 20 notice received by the de-
mont HEADQUARTERS from the
'' @.lrn crnbasSv today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
HUNGER STRIKE
SETS IRISH
PRISONERS FREE

Dublin. Oct. 1.-THE iard mayor has
been informed that all the irish polit-
ical prisoners n Mount JOY prison will
be liberated imnHuiateiy. This is the
outcome of their hunger strike. il was
ex iR.ned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
SENATE TO ASK
WHY ALIEN REDS
ARE IMMUNE

Washington, Oct. TINE Sen"'e w.
aav adopted resolution asking the a.
tornev general wsny the department %
.iu.,if. had failei To take steps TOT ms
-, punishment and deportation oil
.l;.,e advocating furcibie over
.hrow of the government
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
HELP OF TROOPS
May Be Called Upon in
Atlantic Ports
To Aid in Loading and unioadins
Govt Ships as in Case of Trans
ports-Str.ke Still Ties up N. Y.
Port DESPITE Return of Some Men

Washington. Oct I7.-Warnlng to
striking longshoremen on the Attain
TIC coast that steps to operate gov
contemplation was contained in a
statement issued today by the ship
ping board. II was understood that
troops might be employed TO handle
The ships at the ports as IN the case
Of transports.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
Gen. Yudenitch
Enters PetrOgrad

Stockholm. Oct IA dispatch receiv-
ed here this evening says the army Of
General yudenitch entered the suburbs
of Petrograd at O'Clock Thursday aft
ernopn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
FAIL TO AGREE ON LAbQR'S PLEA
FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
CONFERENCE TO TAKE new TACK

Labor's Proposal to Be Relegated to the Back
ground for Present and Less Disputed Ques-
tons Taken Up-To Formulate New Pro-
gram during Over-Sunday Adjournment -
Statement of Member of Employer Group
Criticizing Labor's Attitude During the War
Draws Impassioned Reply from Gompers in
Defence of American WOrkingman
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
HENRY IRVING
FAMOUS ACTOR
DIES IN LONDON

London. OCt. I7-Eenry 3. IRVING,
the actor-manager died in London
today after a long illness due To a
nervous breakdown.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New England and Eastern New
YORK: Fair Saturday and Sunday:
moderate temepratura
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18
REPORT CAPTURE
OF PETROGRAD
AND KRONSTADT

Washington. OcT. I-Reports Of
he capture Of P-1-ograd and krm-
stadt by northwestern Russian forces
inter General Yudenitch were re-
ae,ved at the state department to-
Ia" rom an American consular fl
coz n Sweden on the Finnish bor-
ler -ontrmaUon of the reports had
NOT oeen received when the dispatch
VS. sent, but il was said they were
generally credited IN Sweden.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18

,anaral Tudenitch's army is pene-
~al.ng eastward we'll 10 the south Of
7a.-ograd. according to advices re-
ca!ved BY the war Office here. 1t was
4rnounced at that office this after
noon mat it's latest Information
-nowed the northwestern Russian
INV mad reached a point within
hrna miles of Luga. on d line di-
-ect.v south of Petrograd and about
% miles from that city.
The war Office made II known that
= mad no confirma ton Of the report
sC rapture Of Gatcsina or of the evac-
1auon Of Per-ograd by the Boishe-
vk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18

FORECAST for Boston and vicinity
Fair. not much change in tempera-
ture Saturday anu Sunday; muder-
ate westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-10-18

Roses are red. vi0lets are blue,
WANT ADS are possibilities.
You can make them come true.
Evening journal., 1919-08-15
fruit VENlERS
BOOST PRICES
Add ST. on Peaches While
Shipments Are Delayed
by Storm

King street market men ara Offering
fer esle today peaches al s225 bas-
ksl, the very same sFsds Of fruit they
were Offering as low az si25 on We'd
nesdaY, The opportunity for Tho oS-
ira profit OF enc dollar on tho basket
IL afforded them by reason Of tho fact
that fruit shipments arc held up for
few days and tho public must pay
tho price or go without, Some peach
es were brought into tho market by
truck this morning that cost the doal-
ers 20 cents basket, and which are
now being offered at si.75 basket
Thousands OF peaches and apples arc
on the ground In tho orchards Of lower
Delaware and the farmers arc gladly
selling them for % TO 30 cents a bas-
ket for the best grade fruit,
The local market undoubtedly Will be
short on fruit tomorrow, as II Is I'm
possible 10 get anything by freight over
tho Delaware railroad before the ilrst
OF the week. and while a large number
OF automobile trucks have been pressed
into service, the ywill hardly be able 10
supply the demand,
As soon as the freight service Is re-
sumed on the Delaware road the local
market IL expecting a slump In fruit
prices, as thousands OF baskets Will be
dumped on tho market. Most OF this
fruit Is good enough for canning and
preserving and will afrord the house
wife an excellent opportunity for stock
n Ing up her fruit closet at reasonable
price.
Evening journal., 1919-08-15
DROVE PAST TROLLEY
AFTER SECOND STOP

Dr. Max Davis was dismissed by
Deputy Judge Finger, In Municipal
Court this morning, on o charge Of vio-
latlng the traffic rules. In driving past a
trolley car, while dlscharging passen-
gers at Eighth and Market streets, sew
eral days ago.
Testimony showed that Mrs. Carrie
Sellers was standing on the curb with
a suit case In her hand, when the doc
tor swerved toward the curbstoner
knocking the valise from her hands, In
trying TO avoid running down a woman
who was alighting from a trolley car
with a baby. The defendant did not
stop. but proceeded on his way up
Market street.
Dr. Davis admitted passing the car
but explained that the trolley car
after discharging passengers, started
but was suddenly stopped again tc al
low a woman 10 alight. The woman
left the car, and. seeing his machine
stopped. did not cross to the slde
walk. Then he passed the car.
Evening journal., 1919-08-15
GIRL ADMITS MOTHER
is BEALLYESSENTIAL

NEW YORK. Aug. i5-Reluctantly
admitting that a mother Is a vital part
OF ones life and that forgiveness Is
one OF the sweetest things in life, 10
year-old Julienne Marion Tainter under
went cross-examination At the hands OF
her mothers counsel. Herbert G. Smyth
The mother, Mrs. Marion Briggs Tain
ter Bishop Dickinson. Is suing for part
custody Of the girl, her daughter by
her marriage with Louis Swift Tainter.
managing director Of the British Mono
gram oil Company.
After an hour and half OF cross
examination. in which counsel tried
10 bring out that girls mind had been
poisoned by her father against her
mother. it was agreed 20 adjourn the
case until September In the meantime
Mrs. Dickinson is TO have the custody
Of her daughter for about two weeks,
giving her a chance 10 regain the girls
affection.
Asked why, II she thought her
mother did not really care for her. she
had crossed the ocean three times to try
10 find her. Julienne replied: ITO make
II uncomfortable for my father
Evening journal., 1919-08-15
PLAN FOR DUPONT
REORGANIZATION
IS CALLED OFF
conlInned from FIrst Page.

NfNuhlNutu AiNAA q u % NV
and their informal assurance secured
10 the effect that our conclusions were
sound We were further led to believe
that this Informal assurance would be
confirmed by the commissioners in
writing and with this understanding
stockholders holding a majority Of the
common stock OF r. /. dupont dc Ne
mours & Company. including all OF the
directors, agreed 10 exchange their
stock. Since then II has proven i'm
possible 60 get a satisfactory formal as
suance in writing from the Internal
Revenue Department and continuous ef-
forts in this direction have resulted In
grave uncertainty as 10 the attitude
which may be assumed by taxing
authorities. The matter hangs upon
what the Internal Revenue Department
holds 10 he a different interpolation OF
certain sections OF the law. which in
depreciation Is deemed beyond the
sphere Of the department officials and
must be determined by court decisions.
"Tnder the circumstances the direc-
tors OF your company have declared
the whole plan imperative for the time
being at least and until such time IN
the future as sufficiently definite de-
clsions as TO the meaning Of the Fed
eral tax laws and their Interpretation
in so far as they effect this transaction
are available.
NO further stock. therefore. Will be
received for transfer and all stock
holders who have exchanged their COM
mon stock OF z. l. dupont de Nemours
& Company for stock OF the dupont
Securities Company are requested to
return the dupont Securities Company
stock so received 10 the Mercantile
Trust Company. No. ii5 Broadway, New
York city, in order that the transaction
NAV be undOne and their common stock
OF z. I. dupont de Nemours & Com
pany returned to them.
stock certificates must be endorsed,
and IN order to save insurance IL will
be satisfactory 10 make the endorse
ment 10 dupont Securities Company.
1T is requested that this matter he
attended TO promptly in order that the
dividend payable September i5 TO stock
holders OF record August 80, 1919, OF
the common stock OF E. l. dupont d.
Nemours & Company may be promptly
paid 10 the stockholders who have mad
the exchange.
by order OF the Board OF Directors,
PIERRE s. DU POINT.
Chairman"
Evening journal., 1919-08-15
DEATHS

=
WRIGHT-In this city, on August ~,
1919. Elijah Wright aged 20 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services. az the residence
or George II. Willars 1901 Shallcross Ave.
on Saturday afternoon, August 10. NJ 800
o'clock. lnterment at Mt. Salem cemetery.
GAWTHROP-In West Chester. Pa, on
eighth month. 18th. Allen Gawthrop. Jr..
formerly Of this city In his seventy
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services, az the residences
Of Edith y. GnwthrOp, Swarthmore, Pa, on
seventh day, sixteenth inst. az . 30 o'clock.
Interment az Eastlawn cemetery, swarth-
more.
LAIRD-In Skyland. Va, on August II,
1919. the Rev. William II. Laird, ID. D.,
IN his 4Sth year
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services, az Emmanuel r
y. Church, Highlands, on Sunday after
noon. at o'clock. interment az Ivy Bin
cemetery, Alexandria, Va, on Monday, on
arrival Of train leaving Wilmington atl
BRADY~In this city. on August 1s. 1ois.,l
Mary NJ. daughter OF the late Edward 4
G. and Annie T.. Brady
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral from her late residence.
No go North Rodney street, on saturday
morning. August 10. At Z S'el9eki solemn
at Cathedral cemetery. Automobiles
RUSSELTs-In this city, on August IN
1919. Florence NJ. wifo OF Delaware r.
Russell aged 81 years.
Relatives. friends and Danes Of Malta. of
Coatesvllle. Pa, are invited 70 attend the
funeral services, az the residence or her
husband, No. 252O Van Buren street; on
saturday afternoon, August 16 al . o'clock /
Intermcnt at Riverview cemetery. -
KFLIFY-In this city, on August u. 1919.
Nettie NJ Kelley, daughter OF Mary l..
and the late william II. Pierce, In her
46th year.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services, at her late resi-
nnH H.
urdev afternoon August 16 at $50 o'clocs-l
Tnferment AZ SilverbrO0k cemetery.