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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
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The departure Of Premier Orlando
is defined in conference circles not
as q rupture, but as, suspension q
Italian collaboration in the actual
peace conference. In some quarters
the expectation has been put for
ward that Signor Orlando will return
to Paris in time for the delivery Of
the peace terms to the German pleni-
potentiaries at Versailles about May
/ or ?. 1t is expected that the Italian
delegation remaining in Paris will
continue to collaborate on such in
ter-allied commissions as the eco
nomic- { ,uncil and the armistice
commission and commissions of like
character.
Tie American delegation. while ex-
pressing regret over the controversy
with the Italians. seem confident that
a settlement will be reached on the
questions in dispute after confer
ence of Premier Orlando with the
Italian parliament At Italian head
quarters in Paris this prevailing
sentiment is distinctly more hopeful
and the seemingly irreconcilable
spirit at first manifested has vislbly
diminished. Wait and hope was the
watchword expressed at the Italian
headquarters Friday.
President Wilson outwarHy has
displayed no disposition to yield to
the Italians on the question of Italy's
aspirations, and the opinion voiced
in American circles IS that only
through change in the attitude OF
the Italians can an agreement be
reached. The belief is general in
Paris that the Italian incident will
delay. somewhat the final signing of
the peace treaty.
From Italy comes word that in
Rome and other cities there have
been demonstrations in which the
ed States. but expressed animosity
toward President Wilson.
An American officer arrived in
Paris from Fiume brings reports
that fourteen Italian divisions have
been moved to this Adriatic seaport
by the Italians, and that virtually
all the inhabitants Of the city. en-
cept the Italians, have departed.
A prenary session Of the peace con-
ference to consider the revised draft
Of the League of Nations will be held
Monday. The session will be open
to the public.
The advance guard ow the German
peace delegation reached Versailles
Friday. The members Of the delega-
ton were Immediately conducted to
hotels assigned to them.
An official Rumanian statement
announces that the Hungarian So
VETS continue to meet with defeat at
the hands of the Rumanians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
Good Story Spoiled
philadelphia Ledger)

Somebody is always taking the Joy
out of life. There's nice little story
that has been floating around this
town for :. long time relating to sup
posed Indian reservations in the heart
Of the city.
recent version Of the story. an.
pearing in an esteemed contemporary.
was this:
In the heart of PHILADELPHIA.
within the shadow of skyscraper
Broad street hotels hidden only a few
feet from thousands of hurrying peo-
pie. is an Indian reservation.
"On its Broad street side a tower
ing hotel hides the reservation from
the passing crowds. ION its Walnut
street side a row of stores hide it.
On all sides it is hemmed in by build
ings.
Though civilization jostles for
room on its edge, the small patch of
land-S5 by 100 fcet-has been held
inviolate through the generations for
the council fires of the red-skinned
Americans. who viii, never again
meet on it. A similar plot. willed in
perpetuity to the Indians. is hidden
from view n the rear Of las South
Second street."
We loved to believe it ourselves.
and we referred the other day to the
tradition" of the first of these reser-
vatipns. in taking DR.. Charles A..
Eastman. he Sioux Indian scholar. to
the spot.
But along comes Matthew X. Sniff
fen, secretary of the Indian Rights
Association. and as liegeman to the
truth he feels impelled to put a neat
little bomb under the happy fancy.
He says:
THE story is so romantic that it
seems a pity to puncttre the bubble
by real facts.
Through the courtesy Of Edward
H. Bonsall. of the Land Title Com
pany, I learn that the records of that
company prove the story to be a.
myth.
THE plot in the rear Of the Ritz
Carlton Hotel is in reality part If
Watts street. The tract on which it
is located was originally patented to
Joseph Ogden. June IS. 1882. under
the act Of 1881 for the sale Of vacant
lands. 1t later passed into the pos
session Of Jonathan w. Comfy, and
was subsequently divided into smaller
plots. These were sold by the execu-
tors of Mr.. Comfy on May 20, 1908,
and the purchasers were given the
use Of two alleys. ten fet wide (now
known as Watts street and Chancel-
lor street) and the court---S5 by so
feet-was held for the common use Of
the lots which front on it.
The plot in the rear Of 145 South
Second street. said to have been
'willed in perpetuity to Indians is
owned by the keystone Telephone
Company"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
CONY GIRLS BASKETBALL
TEAM HAVE ENJOYABLE
BANQUET AND DANCE

The Cony girls basketball team held
a very enjoyable banquet in Assembly
hall last evening. large number Of
guests being present. The dinner con-
sisted of potato chips. salmon cro-
quotes. various kinds Of sandwiches.
fruit salad, olives. coffee. ice cream,
cake and candy. Principal Fred Nash
was POSTMASTER. The speakers were
Clinton Thompson who made a short
talk bubbling over with wit and humor:
Miss Haskell and Victor McCourtney,
captain of the boys basketball team
Capt. Louise Folsom Of the girls team
presented Miss Haskell, who has been
their coach, with a handsome pink tour
maline ring in behalf of the squad as
token Of their affection and regard for
her. The banquet and speeches were
followed by games and dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
Fifeld Bros. Open
New Show Window

Fifield Bros. opened their new
show window Friday night. with an
attractive display Of Norwalk tires.
Semi Opaque loaded glass windows
Of artistic pattern form the back
ground. and side walls and ceiling
are handsomely panelled and STAIN
ed in a pleasing dull green tint.
Above the plate glass front is a
window Of prism glass, so made as
to throw all the light it receives down
onto the goods displayed. The end
window. close to the entrance, is of
novel construction. having Il vertical
arrangement Of narrow shelves to
accommodate an up-and-down dis
play, and having big plate mirror
background. Here vacuum bottles
and flashlights are shown. The par
tition between the two apartments
may be removed so that an unob-
structeG view Of the whole contents
Of the window may be had from
front and side. Potted palms and
cut flowers add to the attractiveness
Of the present display.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
Baseball Social

A baseball social was held az u
burn Assembly hall Friday evf2n,
at which there was a very large a.
tendance. The program oaFd' VIZ,
very unique. being i'll the sap -
a baseball and containing In: y
der Of dances and enjoyable gi-a
Lemonade and fudge were On &' :.
charge Of the Misses Emily fs'~-
Florence Smith and Florence ~, -,
ted. Miss Marjory Quimhy fif'''.'
at the piano and Leland G'.1,'' :.
drummer. The committee II ,,'a ..
Of the affair consisted # Il. 49,
Florence Smith. Florence t!~'s...
Emily Heath. Mabelle tle!1s ~
Josephine Pattangall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
James w. White

James ". White. an old and re-
spected citizen. passed away at
about 1890 P. NJ. last evening at his
hcne, 81 Jackson street. aged 70
years. Mr.. White was a past COM
mander OF Seth Williams Post, G..
A. r., and was at the time Of his
death president Of Vassalboro Uni
yersalist Grove Association and was
an active member of the Cniversalist
church in this city. He is survived by
a widow. Helen ]. White. one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lillian NJ. Ballard Of Prov
idence. r. l.. one son Arthur w.
White 0f Stoneham. Mass. and one
sister, Mrs. r. n. Small of East
Vassalboro. Funeral arrangements
will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
Pleasant Street Ministries

At the Pleasant Street scho'' ~.
day evening a large audish' stos
messed a home talent mins'f1 .s,.
given by the students of the "a .,.,.
under the direction OF Miss Va n
ct Friel. The students ""' o-'s
members Of the English CLASS I'D
original plays. which were al;
and costumed by themse w., ,,sr.
presented at the eh's o." ~, ri
Davie Boudreau and Annie ,na,-.
entertained the audience ny ~
ing several vocal duets. ana ~, II.
ing feature was the sIns'A- ,,;rc !
We Meet Again. the seer .,rorest
a Japanese garden. Inc 40.
will be for the Victory p' ssocs'
Girls, and for the Athletic ~ all
ton. On Saturday aEter'-s. n.trss
next Friday evening t'e
will be repeated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
CAPITALIZATION IN
URUGUAY
A South American Country Takes a
Constitutional Step Contrary to the
General Trend

(From the New York HepaId)
While concentration of power in a
few hands is proceeding apace in
most European and American coun-
tries. those who believe with Thomas
Jefferson that that government is
best which governs least" may see Ill
the new constitution Of Uruguay
what is perhaps the beginning Of a
tendency in the opposite direction.
For the first time in ninety years
this South American republic has
amended is organic law or rather re-
written it, in the direction of a less
centralized democracy.
Under the new provisions the ex-
ecutive power is divided between the
president and an administrative COM
mission. The latter will have charge
Of public works, finance, instruction.
labor, industries, charity and health,
This combines the matters which in
the United States are referred to
our departments of the interior,
treasury and labor, with several sub
ordinate bureaus. In Uruguay the
administrative commission, which
VIII nave SUPERVISION OF SUcn analrS,
will be responsible only to the gen.
eral assembly, which corresponds to
our congress-
The nine members. of this body are
to be elected. OF appointed, for six
years. one-third going out Of office
every two years as their successors
are chosen. The indirect election Of
the president by the general assembly
is abolished and the chief executive
hereafter will be chosen by popular
vote. He will retain the power to
appoint and dismiss the ministers of
foreign affairs, war, navy and in
terror and will present an annual
budget to the administrative COM
mission.
Executive power is delegated" to
the president for certain definite pur-
poses He remains commander in
chief of the army and navy, but can
not exercise his command in person
except with the consent of a two
thirds vote If the general assembly.
He is also prohibited from leaving
the national territory for more than
fcrty-eight hours without the permits
sion of the Legislative body. Students
Of political. systems wifi watch with
interest the development of these new
experiments in statecraft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
MAINE SCHOONER

"Fiora Condor" Seen in Moving Pic.
ture Friday Evening at Colonial
Theater
While watching scense Of "Never
Say Quit" a four-reel Fox film at
the Colonial theater last evening
Frank Condor Of Augusta was very
much surprised to see that the
greater part of the picture was be-
ing acted upon schooner Flora
Condor" Of which his father, Hiram
Condor. was captain more than 50
years ago, cruising between New
England ports and the West Indies.
Mr.. Condor stated that the schoon-
er was built in Belfast, Me-. about
SO years ago by his uncle. Rufus
Condor, and was named for his
daughter and that the ship still sails
the high seas. He stated that the
ship must have been borrowed for
the purpose for which she was used
in making the picture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
WINTHROP

EAST-A business meeting of the
East Winthrop Thursday Club was
held at the ladies' parlor and the fol-
lowing officers chosen for the ensuing
year: President, Mrs. Sadie E. Baker;
vice president, Mrs. Clara w. Num-
ford; secretary, Mrs. Fannie Hewett;
treasure, Mrs. Mae Speare: Mrs
Sadie Baker and Mrs. Lillian NJ. Fos-
ter were chosen delegates to the Fed
Grafton. The program committee are
Miss Mary a. Wood, Mrs. Alice HI l..
Waugh, Mrs. Fannie y. James. The
first meeting will be announced later
with the program committee as
hoSteSseS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
William Gahan

The death of William Gahan oc-
CURED in the hospital here Friday
afternoon. He was born in Ireland
April 20. 1s45. He had been in this
country since boy. He was a nic..
al firisher by trade. He enlisted as a
fireman in the U. S. navy April %.
1852. and was discharged May 4,
1865. He again enlisted in Co K, 18th
L. S. Inf. June II. 1867, and was dis.
charged June 9. 1869. He was admit
ted to the Home from Waterbury,
CT, Aug.~26, $780,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
NATIONAL HOME
Officer of the day, Capt. Joseph Al,

Officer OF the day, Capt. Joseph AL
len.
Philip Malloy. formerly cook in
the hospital, who has been lover
there" for more than year. has
been discharged and is home again.
The baseball game for today will
be with the Augusta locals and will
be called ia Al osharp.
William H. Randall, late Co. D,
l4th \. H. Inf, has been granted a
discharge from the Home.
Burroughs We're granted Friday to
Henry H. Stevens to Winthrop and
George Russell TO Ipswich.
Religious services at the Home
chapel Sunday morning will be held
as follows Mass and sermon by Rev
FIR. Mclaughlin at s 80 and Protest
ant services by Rev. c. H. Temple at
1895 o'clock.
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luncheon, which they had preps,
for the occasion.
Cecilia Club Notice

On account of the Congregatjov
vestry being engaged for next MOI,
day evening for the Victory Lon,
Campaign, supper. the Cecilia CHI
will hold no rehearsal! next week. A
is expected that the final rehea.S
for the season will be IN one wed
and the social feature planned al
the meeting next Monday eyer.r,
will occur at the last rehearsal al
which Prof. Chapman Will be prese,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
NORTH AUGUSTA

Galley p. Bloldn is home on a Is
days furlough from U. S. A. En-
barkation Hospital No. 4. 345 West
5Oth street, New York City. He is
on a rest relief after an operation
for appendicitis.
Mrs. Harry Berry, who is at the
black fox ranch, has returned home
after a three weeks visit at Saco,
visiting her sister.
Mrs. Jane Wade is visiting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grif-
fifth, Wade road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

Ahiram Encampment. No. ., I. O. O.
r.. worked the Patriarchal degree on a
Grass OF 10 candidates Friday evening.
Inc district meeting OF the encamp-
ments in this district will be held at
f.ttsheli on Wednesday evening. June
4, at which time the ROYAL Purn,e do.
gree will be worked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

Miss Bernice Ames of the Red
Cross service and stationed at Camp
Merritt, Dumont, n. j., arrived in
the city on the 2.53 express Friday
afternoon on a weeks furlough and
will enjoy the time with friends in
town. Miss Ames. who is a graduate
nurse of the Augusta General hos
pital, was one Of the Augusta nurses
who offered their services to the Red
Cross, and has for the past 10 months
been stationed at Camp Merritt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

There will be a meeting Of the
hnights of Columbus on Monday
evening a their hall at which time
there will be work in the Second de.
gree and delegates will he chosen
FOR the State convention. Other i'm
portant business transactions will be
talked over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
Charles F. Roundy

Charles F. Roundy died at the home
of his son. Horace Houndy. on the West
River road. Sidney. Friday afternoon.
aged 20 years. He is survived by
sen, Horace Roundy. The remains Will
be taken on the $50 A. NJ. train Mon
day to Clinton. where services will TO
held and interment mace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

The annual pound party at st.
Marks Home was held Friday and
the people of Augusta responded
generously in gifts Of money and
food. Thanks are extended to all
who contributed. Gifts from any
people who were unable to send them
Friday, will be gladly received any
time in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
Corn Growers Association OrsariM

A representative from tie a;r'
cultural department at Orono, Ber's
and Winslow went to Albion Fr:E
where they organized 4 Corn GrE|
ers' Association with So mem5sH
The officers elected were: tres9s'
c. B. Littlefeld; secretary. Ng-
Bickmore. Those who organized "
association were A. l.. Deorins ct
Crawford CT the agricultural de?aH
ment ia the University Of Ma's
Harry Plummer, president Of !"
Corn Growers Association az Hl
ton. and Charles Wixon. secretary y
the association at WINSTON,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
Young Ladies Entertain

The Misses Helen Leonard and
Katherine Drummond OF the de-
mestic science department at Coburn
Classical Institute, entertained few
ladies at Hanson hall Friday after
noon. A fine exhibit Of the household
art department was on display, and
the young hostesSesss served q light
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

samaritan Ledge. No. 80. 1. o. O. f..
VIII attend the Second Baptist church
sunday morning at 1880. All Odd Eel.
lows are requested to meet at the hall
on Common street at 9.45. Dorcas Re-.
oekah Lodge. No. Al. will attend in a
oody. Canton Halifax. Uniformed Ranx,
VII do escort duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
Officers Installed

Past Noble Commande- nigh. q
the L. o. G. c. was held THURSDAY
night at the A. o. L. W hall al.
which time the newly elected otHc,z
were installed as follows: President
Mrs. Nellie Tozier; vice presiie-.
Mrs. Mabel Witham; secretary Nn
Mary DeLisle: treasurer, Miss E.a
Keene; marshal. Mrs. Emma W@
fords: chaplain. Mrs. Hattie Ives
guard. Mrs. Gus Brann. TIE rex
meeting of the order will be isE
on May q at the Garter Five
shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

Capital Grange will hold a meeting
at 8 o'clock Saturday evening at
Grand Army hall The First and Sec
ond degrees will be worked on class
Of candidates. The Grange Is re-
minded to answer the roll call with
quotations from Scripture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
Saturday and Sunday Concerts

March-"Cnited Nations
Overture-"The May Queen
Selected-Clarinet solo, by John
Barrett
Grand Selection-'The Masquerade
Ball.
Waltz-"Jolly Brothers"
Irish Medley--"The Racket at Gill;
Cans"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

Miss Elizabeth Chase Of AZ Child
street was given a surprise party
Thursday evening by about 20 OF ner
friends in honor Of her 18th BIRTH
day. She received many nice pres
ents and a very enjoyable evening
was passed by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

Levi +. Williams, local manager OF
the E. A. Strout Farm Agency. has
sold the Frank W. Robbins farm on
the Davis road in Chelsea to Anthony
J, Villers Of Oxford, Mass. who will
take possession at once and make 1t
his future home.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

Mrs. !. Frank Stevens returned Fri.
day to her home in Nashua. n. H.. after
being in the city as the guest of Mrs.
Arthur Holmes of College avenue. She
had also visited friends in Skowbep,n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Fleck Of Halo
we'll were guests Friday of Col. and
Mrs. F. E. Boothby at their home on
College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

company G. 3rd Maine, will hold a
oance on May l at the armorv.
WEIGHS orchestra will furnish mu-
sic. The proceeds will go for a club
room for the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
Nail Bruises White

Children at school often compare
and count the white spots on their
nails. and even older people often
wonder what causes them. AS a mat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

The sheriffs Friday closed the hou~e
at No. South Main street. The pla &c
lad been watched for several weeks.
The house is occupied by Louis Parent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Nelson Page Of Vassa!boro was adj
mitted on Friday to the Augusta
General hospital for treatment OF
fracture of the left arm near the
shoulder, which he sustained that day
by being kicked by a horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
WA7ERv|LLE

H. B. Belden and Fred Ramsdell Of
Bangor. who have been in the city on a
short business trip, left Friday for a
trip to Belfast and Brooks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

Mrs. 4. .. Rogers returned Friday
to her home at Greenville. after be-
ing the guest of Mrs. Arthur Holmes
of College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26
LOCAL NOTICE

There will be dancing Monday eve-
ming at Odd Fellows hall under the
auspices Of Canton Augusta. Good
x.usic and dances for all apr26d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

Through the efforts Of the British
Mission to Russia a school for train
ing Russian officers has been opened
at Vladivostok.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-26

The chevalers Of Canton Halifax will
meet at their hall Sunday morning at
9.45 O'Clock to escort Samaritan Lodse
to the Second Baptist church.
The daily progressive-miner., 1919-04-03

least be a taxpayer and help to support our gov, ernment before he is allowed to say what form of government we should have; otherwise he can dance and make the others pay the fiddler Unions are alright provided they don't meddle with politics, The endorsement of candidates for election may not help the ambitious much at times but at other times it may change the result to the detriment of those who are pay ing taxes to support the government.
 We have no grudge against the foreigners, on the contrary. we rather welcome them; nei- ther have we anything to say against the non taxpayers. because nine times out of ten, they are not responsible for their condition; but we would like to see both act fair; and that is if the taxpayers have to footup the bills they should be privileged to say whether they should be contracted or not. Anyhow that is the way We feel about this matter. For that reason we believe that congress should pass law prohi- biting non-taXpayers and foreigners from talk ing any part whatsoever in the management of fhe counby's affairs.
 4 few days ago an unsigned communication was received in which the writer says that the 'ocal union is made up principally of non-citi- zens; nontaXpayers; yet the union as whole went on record as favoring certain candidates for election to thecouncil and how the mem bsr5 did work to elect their candidates is also built and the expense charged to the taxpayers II there is fairness in such proceedings we have thus far failed to see it.