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Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
Heavy Christmas Mail

Postmaster Charles NJ. Richardson
of this city stated Friday that there
was approximately three times as
much mail handled this year as
usual. but with an enlarged force IL
was cleared up Christmas day dur
ing the forenoon. He also stated
that there were very few broken
packages. which goes to show that
the public is getting to be well edu
Gated as to the packing and wrap
ping Of packages TO-. mailing. Seven
extra hands were employed to take
care OF the Christmas rush.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
R, R. MACH|N|STS
Balk at Drastic Anti
Strike Provisions
Passage Of Measure Means immsd''
ate Waikout Of Nearly 125.0o0 -
Brotherhood Heads to Meet in
Washington Monday TO censidsr
Railroad Legislation

Railroad Legislation
Washington. Dec. as.-Organized rail-
way machinists, through their prss'-
dent, served notice on Congress today
that they would not submit to enact
ment Of the Cummins railroad bill with
its drastic anti-strike provisions.
Voting more than a month ago. IS per
cent. of the 125.oO members of the union
favored an immediate walkout in event
of the bills passage by both houses Of
Congress. but the result was not made
known through fear that the brother
hoods might appear in the light of at
tempting to coerce the law-making
branch OF the government
The machinists. according to William
H. johnson, president of the interna-
tional association. are the only railwav
employees who have taken a strike vote.
but the heads of all the brotherhoods,
IA in all. have been summoned to meet
here Monday to consider pending rail-
way legislation and define precisely
their position on the clause in the Cum
minis bill which would prevent strikes
and put strikers in Jail.
The call for the conference was issue.1
by Samuel Gompers. president Of the
American Federation of Labor.
President Wilson's Christmas eve an.
nouncement that the roads would te
handed back to their owners March -,
was distinct disappointment to labor
leaders. who had been pleading for a
two-year extension Of government con.
troll.
There was no meeting today Of House
and Senate conferees who have been
assigned the stupendous job of trying
to frame a new railroad bill out of the
Esch and Cummins measures. This
work. however. will begin next week
in the hope of final settlement Of rail.
road legislation some time in the next
two months. The anti-strike section Is
known to be the main point or differ.
ence. and while it was left intact in the
bill passed by the Senate. House leader,
frankly expressed doubt today whether
the House would accept it. At ali
events. senators and representative.
alike are anxious to hear from the
brotherhood meeting Monday withou,
indicating change In their own posi-.
dons by reason Of any declaration Of
principles from organized employees OF
the roads So far as the conferees are
concerned. the labor section will not be
considered until they have reached an
agreement on all other disputed ques.
tionss
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
BDDEFORD COUPLE
CELEBRATE THEIR
GOLDEN WEDDING

biddeford. Me, Dec. 2e-Mr. and
Mrs. Chester Pillsbury of 2s School
street observed the 5oth anniversary
of their marriage here Thursday by
entertaining small family party
consisting Of their son-in-law and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry D.
Ward and grandson. Prescott Reed
Ward OF South Portland and their
daughter. Miss Hattie E. Pillsbury Of
this city.
Mr.. Pillsbury was born in shap-
leigh. April, 1886, coming of sturdy
old stock. His father was Simon
Pilisbury. He Is one of three children,
sister, Mrs. Emma Abbott, residing
in Springfield, Mass. He was married
81 years ago Christmas day to Miss
Elizabeth A. Rines, daughter of Rev.
Thomas Rines and Phoebe (Ray)
Rines at their home in Augusta. The
young couple moved to Biddeford
where they have resided practically
all OF their married life. Mr.. Pills.
bury entered the employ OF the Saco
and Lowell Machine Co., in 1865.
where he is busy every day. He has
been with the concern for 81 years
and is at his work every day. Both
ne and his wife are we'll and look
and act much younger than their
years. Yesterday was a happy one for
them. A turkey dinner was served at
noon and the couple were the recipi-
ents OF number Of gifts, including
gold pieces and a shower Of cards
and letters from friends all over the
State.
or the five children born TO Mr.,
and Mrs. Pillsbury. three are living.
Winnifred NJ. Ward Of South Port.
land. Walter Barker Pillsbury, who
resides in Rumford and Miss Hattie
E. PElsbury who resides at home.
There are two grandchildren.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
Holbrook Phillips

On Christmas night at o'clock
Lee WEIGH Hoibrook and Miss Kath-
ieen Phillips were united in marriage
at the brides home on Hartland ay-
enue, by Rev. Sidney j. Willis Of the
Uhiversalist church. The bride is
the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Phillips. She is graduate of
Maine Central Institute and has been
employed in Bangor Tor the past two
years. Mr.. Holbrook is the son Of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
Rebel Successes
in Eastern Siberia

London. Dec. S.-The rebels in east.
crn Siberia, says a Moscow wireless
dispatch, have severed completely all
communications on the Amur line and
Observation-Disclosures has been cut on CON.
pleteIy.
The Dispatch adds that Galic!an troops
intended for the defense of Kiev have
ievoite1 AGAINST General Derikine. the
nnti- Boishe, TX leader in the south. and
iistached the volunteer army in the
rear. 4
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Getchell street church. Rev. Benja-
min Beatty, pastor. Sunday services
1890 A. NJ. preaching service; 1l.4i
a. NJ, Sunday school hour: ! p. NJ,
Junior meeting for boys and girls:
$50 P. NJ, Christian Endeavor meet.
ing; 7.30 p. NJ, evangelistic service.
Strangers in the city and non -church
goers are especially invited. Prayer
meeting Thursday evening at 7.3o
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
Chairman: Deputy Marshal FRANK
Lessor, Headquarters Ohicer Feafi
Scribner and Henry Feriand.

There will be a special meeting OF
waserxiIle Lodge. n. E. o. p, Nom
day evening. promptly at 7.sO O'Clock.
There will be initiation OF class OF
candidates. the work being done oy
the degree team of the lodge. An IN
vitation has been extended to tine
grand warden. E. Percy Ray OF Old
town, together with other grand ofn-
Gers, to be present. The lodges 'of
Bangor, Augusta and Fairfield Rave
also been invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

1rkutsk Thursday. Dec. S.-tRussian
Teieeraphic Agency).-The general stan
OF the Ail-Russian government an
nounced today that an attempt by the
Boisheviki to occupy the Litvinovo sta
tion on the Trans-Siberian Railway just
west Of raiga was repulsed by Siberian
and Polish troops. The Bolsheviki have
been defeated at many points. losing
machine guns and prisoners. The size
rians and Poles arc in possession Of
the Litinovo-Taiga region.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

Irkutsk, Thursday, Dec. 25.-(Russ an
Telegraphic Agency)-Uprisings in Tur-
kestan against. the Boisheviki continue.
according to a wireless message sent
out by the Soviet government Of Mos
COW. The anti-Bolsheviki forces have
occupied the cities of Khokan and Sko-
belev. in Ferghana province, and are
advancing on Tashkent.
Irkutsk. Thursday. Dec. 25.-(Russian
Telegraphic Asency).-Insurrections by
the Social Revolutionaries have occurred
at various points in the province IF
Irkutsk and in Irkutsk city. The gov
eminent has taken measures to put
down the uprisings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
FAIRFIELD

On Wednesday evening there will be q
social and watch service at the Baptist
church.
The Ladies' Social Union of the Bap-
list church will have its Christmas tree
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. II. II.
Brazzell
Clair Cotter is confined to the home
Of his parents on Summit street with
scarlet fever. The home has. been put
under quarantine.
Miss Arobine Hatch is passing the
Christmas holidays with her father on
Western avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. ilden Allen have re-
turned from Camden. where they were
guests at Mr. Aliens home.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

) Allied Commission to Transport v.
8. Troops Homs--Wsrs Being Held
Until Return Y. .. Fleet Tanksrs
Held BY British
Washington, Dec. 26-The contro-
versy between the shipping board and
British officials over Possession Of
seven German, liners used to bring
back American troops and now held
idle in New York harbor, ended
abruptly today with the announce
ment that President Wilson had
ordered the vessels turned over to
Great Britain. The transfer will be
made without delay and the ships
assigned to passenger service on
British lines.
No explanation Of the order was
made beyond the statement that the
state department had found there
was no warrant for holding the ships
now that the object for which they
0SIC oocl6hCu W VIC AiSCh -AhA$N
shipping commission to American
use-the return of the American
army-was accomplished. The eighth
ship Of the group, the Imperator, al
ready has been turned over to the
British and Is being operated by the
Cunard line.
In announcing the Presidents de.
cision, Chairman Payne Of the ship
ping board made public his letter to
structions from the President.
The unexpected action of the ship
ping board last September in refus-
ing to deliver the Imperator to the
British was understood to be con-
nected with efforts to induce the re :
turn to the Standard Oil Company Of
IL tank steamers formerly under the
German flag but now held IN British
custody In the Firth of Firth. by or :
der of the supreme council. The
state department took the position,
however, that these were separate
questions and must be dealt with
separately. the United States carry
ing out its obligation to return the
German ships over to the British.
Meantime the fate of the tankers
remains in doubt. Chairman Payne
recently made proposal to the su-
preme council that pending adjust
ment of titles the tankers be put at
the disposal of the United States and
that Great Britain be given use OF
the former German liners.
Great Britain agreed to this pro-
posal. it was learned today, on the
condition that the United States
would furnish Great Britain. France.
Italy and Belgium with oil, but 1t is
reported withdrew her acceptance
the day after it was transmitted.
NO explanation of the reported with
drawal was obtainable.
In the absence Of Chairman Joil,
Barton Payne. officials of the board
today were without knowledge of the
. disposition Of the tankers. In view
OF the worldwide shortage Of tank
| ers 1t would be a hardship to the
United States, it was declared. II
these American-owned vessels should
be turned to other countries. Officials
expressed the hope that the tankers
eventually would be placed at the dis
posal of the United States.
Under the Versailles treaty. final
| decision as to the titles of all Graf.
requistioned from German harbors
after the armistice rests with the
reparations commission. The present
oispute, both as to the passenger
vessels and to the tankers. it was
asserted. cannot be considered as set
| tied definitely. the present disposi-
| ton being only temporary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mrs. Edwin was showing Selma the
new Swedish maid. "the ropes" This
she said, "is my sons room. He is in
Yale
"Ys?" selma's face lit up with syn
pathetic understanding. ''My brudder
ban there, too"
rs that so? What year,"
ZACH. he ban got no year, da jodge
vest say. Axel, sixty days in yail"-
Truth Seeker.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Eddie Polo. the local boxer, has re-
turned from Berlin. n. H.. where he
fought with Lessard. The latter shad-
ed the Winslow boy q little but many
people considered 1t a draw and letters
from boxing fans in that city state that
the fight was a good one in every way.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

The masons have started working
on the bricklaying Of the apartment
house that is being built on Elm
street and work will continue through
the winter. 1t is hoped to have the
apartments ready for occupancy in
June next. Calls are steadily coming
in for suites in the building and the
outlook promises for a full houSe by
the time of completion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs Osin b. Holbrook OF
New Portland. He IL also . grsdu.
ate OF Maine Central Institute and
during the war had a government
position In Scotland. He II now 10.
Gated in Sharon. Mass. Mr.. and
Mrs. Holbrook have . host Of FRIENDS
who extend to them congratulations
and good wishes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Miss Eta Lyon of Pennington is
visiting for the week her sister, Mrs.
H. E. Hunter of Winter street. Miss
Lyon formerly lived in this city. be-
ing in the fancy work department of
the Soper stores
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester c. Soule. who
haven been visiting Mrs. Soule's pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. z. Butler Of
College avenue. have gone to Cor.
ham to visit Mr.. Soule's parents be-
fore returning to their home in Liv-
ermore Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Whitney
were calling on friends in the city
Friday, on their way to their home
in Cambridge. They passed Christmas
with Mrs. Whitney's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. W. A. Lord Of North Vas
salboro.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

The North Grammar school WIN
open Monday, a full week before the
other schools of the city. This is to
make up Cor the week that the school
building was closed for the purpose
of installing a new boiler, the first Of
the year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

George Donnelly, Z. S. n, station
ed in Philadelphia. is visiting friends
in the city and his parents In North
Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
FORMER VICE.CONSIJL 7
TO BRITISH WEST INDIES
DIES AT PEAKS ISLAND

Portland. Me-. Dec. 2e-Charies
Bartlett, for a number Of years Am.
erican vice. consul to the British
West Indies. died ct his home at
Peaks Island today. aged GO years.
He was a native Of Minot. After hts
return from the West Indies he was
manager OF q local tow.boat com.
pany for a while and has since bsen
employed by the Eastern Steamship
Company.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

The arrangements Tor the police.
mans ball are completed and q good
number. Of tickets are being sold, SO
that II promises to be a very success
full affair. The bail will be held at
the new Eiks' hall Thursday evening.
Jan. !. with music by Cimboiiek's or.
cheEtra. The committee on arrange
Inents consist of Wallace Roderick,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Burton OF
Freeport. who have been visiting
Mrs. Burton's sister. Mrs. Harriet
Ivers, left Friday to visit Mr.. Bur-
toms daughter, Mrs. Claire Stevens,
in Thorndike.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Miss Pearl Daggett Of Concord. N.
H., is visiting friends in the city for
a few days. Miss Daggett was for
merly manager Of the Western Union
Office in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Karekin Sahagian has had several
sums of money left with him for the
Armenian sufferers. There were S
from one lady. 33 from another and
81 from another.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
Psrstl Smith

At the home OF the brides brother
on Middle street occurred the mar
riase OF Leo Peretl and Alice Smith
at 7.3o Christmas eve. The double
ring service was used and the core
mony was performed by the Rev.
Sidney ]. Willis, pastor Of the Uni
yersalist church,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lyon Of Bath
have returned to their home, after
visiting their daughter Mrs. H. E.
Hunter Of Winter street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

The Misses Alice and Annette Cod
dard OF Portland returned to their
home Friday afternoon after having
Iassed Christmas with their cous-
in, Mrs. E. c. Wilson and family.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Libby and Miss
Dora Libby were guests of their
daughter and sister. Mrs. Gilbert
Picard of Winslow. for Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mrs n. j. Norris returned Friday
from Augusta, where she passed
Christmas with her brother. Dr. y.
c. s. Davies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Gerald Pratt. who is attending
Harvard Law school. Is passing few
days in the city with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Pratt.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

DR.. ard Mrs. l. B. Mower returned
Friday from Cambridge. where they
visited their Con, I. Stanley Mower,
for Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mrs. Ernest Knowlton returned to
Pittsfieid Friday, after visiting rel
atives in the city for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Miss Leola Adams has returned
from a trip to Baltimore. Nd, and
New York, where she has been visit
ing friends for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Rev. William A. Fletcher went to
Brooklin Friday, where, he will
preach on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. c. Leroy Jones pass
ed Christmas with a family party at
the home Of j. E. Morrisette Of Oak
land,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
Wh1ERvIllE

Miss Fannie Dutton Of China was
friends In the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Douglass have
returned from Sidney, where they
spent Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs.
John T. Ramsey.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Euba c. Pratt has returned to
Greenville after spending few days
at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Currier Of Dex-
ter, formerly of this city, were in
Waterville Friday ON business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

New Havens CT. Dec. 3.--Pubiis.ied
reports that DR.. II. L. Williams. foot
ball coach at the University OF Mihne-
sofa. has been offered the post OF head
coach Of football at Yale were author
itatively denied tonight. Mr.. williams
has been In New Haven several days
visiting his son. II. l.. williams. Jr.,
who is studcn. At Yale,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
Church Notices

Methodist church-The services will
be held at the usual hour in the
morning. Rev. W. H. varney. the pas
tor, will deliver the New Years ser :?
mon. In the evening the regular
prayer and praise service will be
held.
First Baptist church-The morn
ing service will be held at the usual
lime, the pastor, Rev. F. F. Foshay,
taking for his subject. "Old Years
Wisdom" Sunday school at noon.
In the evening the pastor will speak
on "Our Great Need"
The Social Neighbors will enjoy q
Christmas tree this evening at the
home Of Mrs. Isaac Ames. Gentle
night will be observed.
A collection was taken up recently
al the American Woolen Company's
mill. The sum Of two hundred dol
lars being raised. This was present
cd to Charles Rose as a Christmas
gift in behalf of the employees. Mr.
Rose has been employed at the mill
for many years but for the past few
months has been confined to his home
by illness.
NORTH-Miss Annie Savage of
bingham is passing the Christmas
vacation with her aunt, Mrs. j. f.
Hoxie.
Miss Maud Chapman. the teacher in
this place. is passing her Christmas
vacation with her mother in Fairfield.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Fleetwood Pride. a Bangor lumber
man, was in the city Friday on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

John l.. Thomas went to Unity Fri
day on a short business trip for con-
sultation on income tax work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Orlando Kimbali. who is employed in
Boston, is passing few days at his
home with his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Philip Watson has returned to
Skowhegan after visiting friends In
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

c. L. Hancock Of Boston was a
Christmas guest Of his mother. Mrs.
Z. C. Mathews of Cool street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Mrs. r. o. Dean Of Winter street Il
visiting relatives In Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Cecil Daggett went to Augusta yes
terday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27

Miss Dorothy C. Merrill of Portland
passed Christmas with her parents, Mr..
and Ms. Alfred Merrill.
Mrs. w. Weddleton has gone to Sos-
ton to pass few days.
The Misses Winnono and Helen
Pollard have gone to Skowhegan,
where they will visit relatives.
Cornelius Gregory. who is employed
at Rangeley, is passing few days
at his home in town.
Charles Wilson of Lynn. Mass. is
II guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Maxfield.
Mrs. Evelyn Bridges of Pennington
Normal school is visiting Miss Ver-
ma Curtis.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
SpoHord. Rich

Miss Jessie Rich of Waterville and
Verbal spofford OF Wateryille we're unit
ed in marriage Thursday morning at 10
O'Clock at the Methodist parsonage by
Rev. w. H. varney. the single ring SER
vice being used. They were attended
by Miss Nina Berry and Robert Shower.
The bride wore dark blue silk dress
and taupe hat and coat. They will re-
side in Lewiston. where Mr.. Spofforl
is employed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
The
Eyer-WelCOme
Visitor

For over ninety years the Daily
Kennebec Journal has been the
chief spokesman of Ke.nebec and
surrounding counties. IA.
It's long career of usefulness and
service has had a powerful in
fuence for good on the lives and
characters of it's readers. Il.
The faithfulness with VIII, C h the
news is presented, the sane and
helpful Interpretation of the press
ing problems of troublesome times,
the uplifting word of encourage
ment for every worthy cause, pub
lie welfare, civic betterment and
community development, has s es-
tablished it as one of the perma-
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Today at least 10000 Maine fami-
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information, advice and entertain
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In variety and interest of careful
~ sifted news no paper in the State
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To be Journal reader is to identi-
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-27
Liners TO BRITISH
Wilson Ends Dispute
Over German Ships

Were Vessels Assigned by Inter.
) Allied Commission to Transport Y.
! 8. Troops Home-Wers Being Held
Until Return v. .. Fleet Tanksrs
Held by British
The Holly chieftain., 1919-09-04
More Jelly With Less Sugar.

To obtain the largest possible
amount of jelly from fruit with the
Use of the smallest possible amount
of sugar, follow the directions CIV
en- below by United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture specialists: If
q good jelly-making fruit, such as
ounce, green grapes, tart and part
ripe apples. Siberian crabs, or cram
berries, is being used, make a sec
Ond extraction from the fruit. That
is. take the pulp from the jelly bag,
add one cup of water to each
pound of pulp, cook 20 minutes,
and drip second time, using some
pressure at the last. Second eXtrac-
tiOn jellies are likely to be some
what different in flavor from the
first, and it is an excellent plan to
combine the two juices before
sweetening. When fruit is cheap
and sugar expensive. jellies may be
made to advantage with one-half as
much sweetening as usual, that is,
with 0ne-half cup of sugar to one
cup of juice. Tire yield Of jelly will
be less, for one cup of good Juice
plus one cup of sugar should make
between one and one and one-half