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Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Bankers to Confer
in Effort to Stop
Undue Speculation

Washington. Dec. 2.-NtF discount
rates and interest rates on deposits. Gs-
signed 10 provide an indirect cheek On
further expansion IN speculative opera
:ions. viii 5e discussed al 4 general
conference Of hankars calied today ~
tie Federal Reserve Beard % meet hero
January 5.
The cor slant bloding cf great .Ll2n-
cal houses for balances OF smaller
banning institutions through the offer
Ing Of higher rates Of interest Oh de-
rosits was viewed by many officials az
being conducive . speculation FEEDER
al Reserve Beard officials hope through
he coming conference TO effect a change
n the present relationship between in
terest rates on deposits and The dts
count rates Of the Federal Reserve
Bank % New York This relationship ,
established during The war * viIaliy
Important 10 the rredit system. But
before any changes. are made. Federal
Reserve officials said they desire 10
know the opinion Of representative
nankers as 10 means ot aprogating ths
existing er1tangiing alliance
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
LIFE IS WORTH
LIVING ONCE MORE
Peter King invites Anyone Wha Is
interested IN the Cure of Rhenms-
tism 70 Call on Him at His Resi-
denee at Thorne's Corner and Hear
About Vftsiitas

His experience with the remedy Is
az follows: Last fall had the grip
which left me with very bad case
Of rheumatism. 1t was so bad. that I
became aiI run down. | had 70 go 10
bed for three months. I did not have
strength enough 10 feed myself. my
sister had to feed me During this
period I suffered terrible pain ana a
number of my joints were swollen
and all out Of shape have not done
Il stroke Of work since last fail.
hardly had enough courage 70 con-
TIME living My sister read of some
of the wonderful cures Vitalitas was
effecting and she bought a bottle 70
see what il would do for me Almost
Immediately / began TO improve. Il
took the swelling out of my joints
and all the pain left me. began 10
regain nv strength and weight
feel as If Il miracle iad been per-
formed in me and | am brought from
a state OF abject misery and suffering
20 good health once again / con-
slider nv health before all the money
q the world. l would not be hack as
! was last fail for a million dollars
Reports are pouring IN almost fast
er than we can publish them from
people of Maine who have benefited
by the use Of Vitaiitas in cases of
rheumatism. indigestion. nervousness.
stomach, kidney and liver ills. Every
day some different person comes for
ward and praises the remedy in the
highest terms possible. If YOU are
suffering. start this great treatment
al once. The remedy that is com
posed Of some Of the best known
minerals 10 medical science. Posi-
lively no roots. herbs. barks or dan
gerous alcohol. Write. for booklet.
Alden's Drug Store. Lewiston. Ne.
Coughlin's Drug Store. Augusta, De-
Orsays Drug Store waterville. M.
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
FATAL BULLS
Labor Heads Rap In
dustrial Conference
GenPers Says Failure . Recognize
Unions as Basis for Representa-
ton is Serious omission-Absenee
OF Reference to Collective Bargain.
ing Another Mistake. Claim Of
Federation Secretary

Washington Dec. 29.-Suggestions
Of the Presidents Industrial Confer
ence for the settlement OF labor un-
rest drew fire today from organized
labor in the first Of the public dis
cussion invited by The commission in
its report, published today.
Samuel Gompers. president OF the
American Federation Of Labor. said
the failure Of The conference TO rec
ogn1Ze definitely the organizations OF
workers-trade unions-as the basis
Tor representation. was a fatal ornls-
sion while Frank Morrison. secretary
Of The federation. noting the absence
Of reference by the conference 20 col
lec-ive bargaining or the necessity
for organizations OF workers. said
anyone who would avert or postpone
Industrial conflicts could not ignore
these principles
Mr.. Gonpers declared the coIRInis
sion should reconsider the question
Of definite recognition Of trade unions
in order 20 make possible the con-
fdenre and cooperation Of wage
oarners. which can be expressed only
through organizations Of their OWL
making.
ANY plan 20 establish or maintain
:4nythins Ike fair relations between
workers and employers must avoid
compulsory features" he declared.
Any proposal for compulsory lapoE
is rrpugnant 70 American sovereign
y ana citizenship.
Mr. Morrison said the declaration
against government employees join
ing the American Federation OF La
boz would indicate that the com
mission has been affected by the
Temporary wave OF anti -unlorisrn-"
The system he added. offers no
hope 20 lovers Of Industrial peace
who see he necessity Of aDolishlng
autocracy IN industry and giving
employees a direct voice IN their
working conditions
IT is no solution 10 empower ths
President and a cabinet official 70
select representatives OF workers "a
adjust disputes. The workers must
have this power themselves.
Mr. Gompers. al the outset ol ms
statement said thai except for his
(contrnueo on Page Col. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
HAPGOOD LOSES
JOB AS MINISTER
TO DENMARK

Washington. Dec. 29.-Norran Hap
good is not - be German American
minister 20 Denmark il was said tpdar
AT the state department. officials ex-
plained that the Senate had failed o
confirm his nomination before The end
Of the special session or November 70.
and that since he was not given r.
cess appointment by President Wilson
his commission automatically expired
on thai date.
Mr. Hapgcod. who returned from CO.
penhageu several days ago. was in con
ference today with Secretarv Lansing
discussing the situation in Soviet Rus-
sia- It was said that the situation PIC
tUred by the former minister on the
hasls Of information reaching him NJ
Copenhagen did not differ materially
from that described in dispatches reach
ing the department from other sources.
Officials would not discuss reported
charges that Mr. Hapgoed had Teen
sympathetic toward the Soviet authc--
tiles while he was acting as American
minister IN the Danish capital
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
FALMOUTH HOTEL,
IN PORTLAND,
TO BE CLOSED

Portland. Ne. Dec. 2.-The Falmouth
Hotel. for & years one Of the leading
hotels in this city. viii re closed iu1rne-
dia1ely, Leroy D, Moulton. proprietor
-ts past I'VE years. announced today.
Litigation concerning parcel OF Land
OF which 2 section Of the hotel was
nillit, which prevents the making II
necessary alterations and improve
rnenls. vas said 70 be ths reason for
he decisio.l 10 suspend business for ;he
present al least
The hotel has served as headquarters
FOR many political and other state con-
ventions.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Charges Against
Nine Workers Head
Put Off Without Date

-ud;auapolis. Ind, Dec "A nearing
.aar-es Of contempt Of court against
Aiexander Howat. district president OF
ae Kansas mine workers, for alleged
v7o!ation Of the federal court Injunction
EzInst fu-therance q the coal miners
t-lke today was postponed indefinite
a The action followed return TO wosss
: miners in the Kansas fields last
ve@k
Return 70 work of the Kansas miners
lowed d meeting last Friday Of the
xecutive board OF the district. called
Howat. and at which he IS said %
ave urged resembling OF the strike.
3ecause OF the settlement in Kansas.
jowat was not required 10 appear here
21ay. the date set for his hearing. The
Aarres against him and the other Of
Gals ot the union may be called up
any time the government deems ad-
sable. but no date for further hear.
= has been set.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Block "Dippy" Plea
in New Murder Case

Los Angeles. Dec 2a-TestirnoY1y
bearing on the sanity OF Harry :.
New. on trial here charged with tie
murder Of Freda Lesser. his sweet
heart. was presented by attorneys Of
the defense today but the state sue
ceeding in keeping tffea evidence out
OF the record of the case. Ii was
claimed by the state that the testi-
mony sought TO be introduced was
improper. inasrnuch As il was mere
" the deductions Of persons not
qualified is alienists or IL intimate
friends to pass upon tte question of
.sews sanity.
The defense then announced IL
would change the line of testimony.
II was expected that several wit
nesses would be called TO testify that
New was sincerely n love with Miss
Lesser and had made preparations
just before her death 10 marry her as
quickly as possible
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
bROThERH00DS SET AGAINST
ALL ANT-STRIKE LEGISLATION
ASK YEARS MORE RR CONTROL
Adopt Declaration of
Principles in Confer
ence with Heads of
Affiliated Bodies and
President American
Federation of Labor

Washington, Dec. 2s.-Represeuta-
1iyes Of the four railway brother
hoods. ana heads of affiliated trades.
adopted tonight a declaration Of prin-
clpies opposing legislation which
would make strikes Of railway work
ers unlawful.
The declaration framed drew a
statement from Samuel Gompers.
president Of the American Fedora
tion OF Labor. who said tha. il should
be eliminated.
At the conclusion Of q five-hour
session President GompeFs IN a state
Euerr said:
The executives Of the 10 shop
mems organizations affiliated with
the American Federation OF Labor
and the four railroad brotherhoods
in conference with me here today 10
consider The railroad legislation
reached these conclusions:
THAT II IS the sense OF the confer
ence that the control Of the railroads
should De exercised by the govern
Ineut OF the United States Tor a Pc
riod of not less than two years in or
der that q proper test may be made
as 10 government control.
That such test has not been gwen
a fair opportunity during the war
times or since.
This conference is opposed to leg
L. 8
unlawful II IS the sense of This
conference that penalty clauses IN
pending legislation or railroads
against workers ceasirg their en-
ploynent should be eliminated.
That the conference favors th-
enactment OF beneficial features OF
the bills which tend to establish bet
ter relations between the employees
and the carriers.
That the beneficial clauses should
be extended 20 the sleeping car ana
Pullman company employees"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
keene. n. IL. Fire
Scatters Movie Fans

keene. y. H. Dec. @9-A motion
picture theater was quickly ernptied
ouigdr when ii was learned that the
Petf building on Church street. 50
feet distant. was burning. There WAS
no disorder in The exit.
-Four families occupying tenemsnts
on the upper floors Of TN building as
capped without difficulty. although
ons wonan who was III in bed was
said 10 be carried out. The IRE was
confined 10 stores of the ground floor
and the loss was estimated at about
s1e. aoa.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
SOFT COAL PROBE
Three Named by Will
son Begin Duties
Corr,ssIen HOLDS First Meeting
and Discusses Organization - To
Determine Wages. Working condi.
lions and Pries Of Coal

Washington Dec. 29.-Prelirninary
-rangemeuts for the Inauguration OF
@ges ano prices in the bitumirous
cal INDUSTRY as provided in the
cal strike settlement. were made
he initial meetings today OF the
oinrnission OF three appointed by
'resldent Wilson
The members OF the commission
-ienry M. Robinson o. Pasadena.
a. representing the public: Rem
-ardr Peal. for the operators, and
DIN p Whre- for the miners-es-
-blished semi permanent headquar-
ers IN the Department OF Labor
HlioinE and were understood 10
axe discussed the matter OF organ
alton The commissioners said the
ai4n of procedure in the task out
med Icy President Wilson had not
een fully worked ont They refused
-n discuss the questions OF whether
,heF would hold hearings OF whether
meg would visit the coal fields in
onductinE their inquiry.
While the commission was prepar-
* 20 take up the dominant ques-
IONS of the strike. Director General
aE Railroads Hines. VINO has had
harEe Of coal rationing modified the
lst OF the restrictions put into e1-
ect during the Strike-that prohibit
ug expectation OF biruminous coal.
The director general issued an order
llQer which the overseas movement
- coal up 10 an amount equal 70 50
per cent. of the quantity exported
ia October may be shipped from the
,sorIs OF Baltimore and Newport
News Similar arrangements are 10
i,e placed in effect at other ports Is
soon as the necessary details can
he worked out. Dumping OF coal al
ports Will be regulated; however.
hrough railroad ernoargoes on tide
s>dter consigned coal.
The relaxation OF restrictions
-,-Iust expectation was possible. Mr..
Hines said. through steadily increas
-=G production resulting from return
ot he miners to their sobs. The sit
-aliou in the eastern fields was de-
-,riped az especially good.
The flrst meeting Of the President 5
-oai commission was held in the
'ahineJ room OF the executive Offices
nd was attended by Secretary OF
f.4bor Wilson and Joseph T. Tumul-
.v. secretary 20 the President The
suarters assigned 10 the commission
rha Department Of Labor building
aclude a hearing room Of consider
Ole size. formerly used by the Ma
lonai War Labor Board indicating
nat hearings OF some sort are con-
eruplated by the commission.
Under the strike settlement plan
creed 10 by the miners. and in
svalch il is expected that the opera
-ars viii participate Notwithstanding
.a5ections made 10 il by the Opera
,,rs' a ssociation. the commission has
over 10 fix wages and working con-
sl-ions in the mines and prices OF
oal 20 the public. if its decision IS
-caulrnous The return OF the MIN
rs 20 work has been with the un-
ferstarding that the commission is
. have full powers 10 adjust scales
n coal before the wage will ne lusti-
I'D
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
BOUERMAKERS AT
PORTLAND STRIKE

Portland. Me-. Dec. -e-Their de
mands having been refused by the
company, il is said. boiler makers in
the employ Of the Portland Co struck
today About 30 men are employed in
the factory and il is reported they
asked a wage of 80 ce.ts an hour and
an eight hour day. Union officials
we,e uncertain whether other boiler
makers in the city would strike IN
sympathy il II settlement 's not
reached within q short time.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
WHISKEY IN HAY.
BANGOR-BOUND,
SEIZED ON BORDER

Vance ooro. Ne. Dec 2--selZu-e u
80 cases Of whiskey concealed IN 4 car
load of hay in an alleged attempt 70
suugEie il across the border here from
New Brunswick. was made last night
by United States customs officer.
The hay. which was shipped from St
Leonards. y. E.. was consigned 10 Il
man at Herrnon Center, near Bangor.
The whiskey was shipped today 10 the
collector Of customs at Portland.
This is said TO be the larges- seizure
Of liquor ever made OF the Maine bor-
der and follows the seizure Friday night
at Van Buren Of g cases Of alcohol
hidden in a carload u rnil waste be
ing shipped to South Brewer. also near
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Ease Up a Bit
ON Restriction for
Export of Soft Coal

Washington Dec. 29-Exportalion
Of bituminous coal shut off during
the recent strike. viii be permitted
under restrictions through an order
issued tonight by Director General
Hines Instructions have been issued
for export through Newport News
and Baltimore Of fifty per cent. of the
amount handled during October and
similar arrangements are 70 be made
soon for other ports:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
RETAIL PRICE 20c
FOR CUBAN SUGAR

New York. Dec @s-1Ae pool'o
probably Will have 20 pay 20 cents
Z pouna for the advance crop o. 3
400 900 pounds OF Cupan sugar now
na;ng ae,ivered ami distributed here,
according TO a statement looAl oH
Federal Food Administrator WI
liaus.
This Is due 10 the tact that deal
e-s here are required 70 pay hign-
ar pr,ce to the Cuban producers foT
the crop which Is IN advance OF the
regular output said Mr.. Williams
we cannot control the prices cnarg-
ed by Cubans.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Y Nabbed in
Hub Gambling Dive

Boston Dec. es.-Tfe sound Of
rafting dice and chips and of mems
voices in loud dispute attracted the
attention OF patrolnen on Long
wharf late today. When they had
completed their investigation and had
obtained reinforcements they escort :
ed seven wagon loads of prisoners
TO police headquarters.
No resistance was Offered by the
men, who were captured in Il room
on the third floor of the wharf. Eight
of thems were held on gambling
charges and 70 on charges of being
present while gambling was in prog
ress. Large quantities of dice, chips
and cards were seized Most of the
men arrested were lcngshoremen or
otherwise employed about the water
front.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Is Wounded During
Funeral LabOrer Killed
in Havana III. c. L. Riot

Havana. Dec. t9-Sone IS persons
we're wounded today n encounters
between The police, persons attending
the funeral Of the laborer killed in
Sundays demonstration against the
high cost u living, and spectators
gathered along the roats IF the flu
neral procession. Ten of the wounded
are seriously Injured
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Two Die in 100000
Fire. DOUGLASS. AriZ.

Douglas. ArIz.. Dec. -e.-Fire which
started IN the machine shop Of Flight
A. sstI AERO SQUADRON. today, seriously
burned two persons and destroyed
equipment estimated to be worth slao.-
Gee. All airplanes in proximity TO the
fire were saved .Airrnen were prevent
~ from f;siatin- t1e flames by the "=x-
piosien Of 20 aerial lsosnts. rs well As
gasoline and oil containers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
VETS WIN OUT
IN NEW ZEALAND

Vancouver. E C. Dee ga cable
20 the Vancouver World from Sidney.
y. 5. w. says the latest New Tea
land licensing poll figures wipe out
the prohibition lead and give COR
rtnuance II majority Of 1927. Near
y 10000 absent votes were counted
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
% Already Lost

81. Johns. y. F. Dec. 2s--The
storm WINCH drove the Belgian
steamer Anton van Driel on the
rocks al the entrance to ST. Mary's
hay early today. resulting n the
,oss az at least go members OF her
crew. was abarIug tonight Il was
considered possible that before morn
iu~ the boats might be able 20 PLY
on; from shore II an effort 70 rescl''
the I'VE men still ciinSinS 10 Inc
bridge Of the steamer. which Is last
breaking up.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
FOOtpads Get
Haul of $4,000
in Cleveland. Ohio

Cleveland Dec. 29-Two armed
foorpads escaped with $4,000 in cash
and $4,000 IN checks IN daring
hola-up IN the downtown section this
morning. OF James Hoduf. VINO vas
carrying the money from a savings
and loan company 10 q bank.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
WOOD ALCOHOL DEATH LIST GROWS
NET SPREAD FOR POISON PEDDLERS
START ROUNDUP THROUGHOUT EAST

Arrest of Six Ringleaders in New York to Be
Followed by Many More in New Jersey and
New England States Federal. State a n d
City Police to Cooperate in Effort II Brook
lyn Undertaken and Druggist Regarded as
King Pins in Poisoned Whiskey Conspiracy
Released on $4,000 Bail
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
SHOOT CASHIER
AND TAKE $1,000
IN MICHIGAN BANK

Toledo. Ohio. Dec. .s-Seyen me1
today held up the Peoples Bank 1T
Ottawa Lake. Mich. and escaped
with $1,000 IN cash and Liberty BONDS
after shooting the cashier. In their
haste. the raiders overlooked see.o09
in currency and bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Two Whites Killed
in Fight Between
Negroes and Troops

Louisville. KY, Dec. "a white
roman was shot and instantly killed
and L white soldier probably was fa-
tally injured in a fight between ne
SToes and soldiers on a street car
near Camp Zachary Taylor tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
THE WEATHER
SNOW AND WARMER

N-.r-rern New England, southern
New England. and eastern New
York: snow and warmer TuesdaF,
Wednesday fair and coiaeT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30

Nsnoicate tor County Comsnissionos
Ne md To-Day seven eandidstss in
ne field for the Republican 1orni.
7stien Of County Commissions.
'e" as only one Candidate can win
out N the Primaries all the rest must
-neet with defeat. | hope and trust
mat all those who may be defeatsd
"''I remain loyal TO our beloved party
arc work hard for the success Of the
Thoie ticket. For one am willing to
5oioe oy the vote Of the peopie and
viii faithfully support the winning
candidate.
Yours very truly.
HEoDoRE W. LcNcLEv,
Sidney, Maine.
Dec. -. 1919.
aees1d2t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston anu TIelnltT
Tnesdav snow and warmer; Wednes
day fair ana colder. increasing souil
winds probably reaching gale Iorc@
THURSDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30

POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
WEDNESDAY: Fair

Ny son. hast thou ever. resiixsd how
fully sne how clearly the law Of sup
niy and demand IS exempiified il
THE WANT ADS?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30

suo Rises s7:15 IsF. q. Dee. -
sur Sets All 4F. M. Jan. S
length Day s:53 Z "a Jan fz
Day ineresseo:2 eN. ~. Jan. q
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-30
Theodore ". Lmgiey

Candidate for County Corn,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-03-06
DIR. CHARLES N. HASKELL

N HE DEATH of Dr. Charles N. Haskell useful
 A who with force and perseverance compelled the community o think ahout the conditions which promote hinder disease Haskell among that group of young who into practice the discoveries of the great Pasour receiving practical application in many fields It the fault of of this school that their enthusiasm large place the theories of the master; was their thai they their fellow citizens think about health prevention. like Dr. Haskell gave much importance the theory bacterial of disease the pcnaud by the with which laymen who under instructions for the People became cleaner They bahed with frequency. They had for their surroundings. Sew age brought into control Door yards cleaned up sorunizad and made intelligent Everything became nostrs brighter to the eyes and cleaner to the senses, and better for the body
 teachings of Pasteur the indirect benefits have greater than the direct for, Dr. Haskell knew attempt every disease it's specific remedy than tn ,ary disciples of Paseur hoped but failures and range of prevention discovered to be relative ly shor period.
 Haskell among the physicians of this part of Con champion of vaccination. More than rode full tilt into the group of instructed lay men regarded vaccination failure and with voice and defended the principle and practice, demanding vaccna by compuson The fight throughout the world los ing compulsory principle removed from the rules Bridgeport Education Great Britain repealed compulsory feature of her law But Dr. Haskell lost neither failh in vaccination energy to defend his faith
 tiTcess student laborous in the service of his patients gave freely Of his for public benefit He
 useful citizen. whose services will be much missed whose loss will be much mourned.