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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24

poor 70 ordinary cows es601oo.
stock bun sold for ssS075 each.
The market for live poultry was
steady, with fowl s0@s2cts, chicken
2S0t9 ctr, and old ROSTERS ~ cts.
TUESDAY BRIGHTON SALES
Beef cattle-J. D. Neyl0n sold .
bulls. $3.50 lbs.. at Tc. cows. 4ei0
lbs, At &c. 4 cows. 568a lbs. at l-sc.
Otis H. Forbush sold 4 COW. 1860 lbs.
at loo, 1 COW. 1o40 lbs. at Z Sac. 1
cow. $50 lbs, at &c. l COW. $40 lbs. at
&c. cow, $50 lbs. at 3-lc, COW,
800 lbs. at l-sc.
Veal calves-J. D. Neylon sold 8
calves, ITO lbs. at 12c. Otis II. For
bush sold 1S calves from 14@19c.
HORSE MARKET
Boston. Dec. 1s--The market was
quiet. with prices holding fairly
steady at last weeks decline. Sup.
plies >of green western horses were
light, there being only a few carloads
offered. They were nearly all heavy
horses, and while prices did not de-
cline further dealers had harder work
in closing sales than is usual on this
class or horse. There was fairly
large supply Of acclimated horses Of
fered, some Of which sold at special
sale. and brought good prices. There
was q more active demand from the
local trade than Is usual, and it took
OH q good many Of the lighter
weight horses for light delivery
teams.
Good quality. heavy green drafters,
1S50@19o0 lbs. sold from $3.50
375; medium weight. heavy drafters,
1500@1600 lbs, sold from $500 500;
heavy wagon and express horses
from s1500225; chunks. from $3.50
275; good quality acclimated horses
from $1509275; ordinary seconds
from $s5@i25.
J. c. Keith sold at his Brighton
stables during the week two carloads
of Illinois and Iowa horses, and from
60@75 seconds. At a special sale
held for retail customers there were
about 80 head of all classes or horses
offered. The demand was quiet, but
the larger part Of the horses were
taken at about the same values as a
week ago.
William Hurwitz, at his Portland
street stables sold so wood horses.
TOY were young. we'll conditioned
animals. and thoroughly acclimated,
and sold well. There was also about
% seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
Tentative Agreement
On ID Per Cent. Increase
In Illinois Coal Fields

Chicago. Dee. "a tentative agree
ment applying the II per cent. wage in
crease settlement Of the recent soft coal
miners strike was made today by rep
resentatives of Illinois coal operators
and miners. The agreement provides
for a, fiat rate of II cents a ton increase
for pick and machine mining. YaTdage
and dead work rates in effect October
81 will be advanced IA per cent.
Both sides to the conference expressed
dissatisfaction with the national agree
ment and declared that they would pre-
sent their objections to the national
commission appointed by President
Wilson.
The tentative agreement will be re-
troactive to November I. the date of TIE
beginning of the strike. for engineers
and others who were engaged in keep
Eg the mines in condition during the
strike 1t also will be retroactive to
November for miners unless the inter-
state commission decides otherwise, the
operators announced
Today's agreement was made in ac-
cord with the understanding in other
districts OF the central competitive field.
the operators declared. Outside day
labor at Illinois mines would be pa IA
per cent. more than the rates in effect
october 81, with a minimum of s4s7,
they said
Engineers will receive the1i per cent.
increase. The I1-cent-a-ton increase for
mining was considered an approxima-
ton of the IA per cent. and while not
entirely satisfactory to the miners, the
agreement was reached as a necessary
Ease of understanding until a perma-
rent agreement could be negotiated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
THOUSANDS OF new YORK
KIDD|ES IN WILD
SCRAMBLE FOR PRESENTS

New York, Dec. z3.-Thousands Of un-
invited children for whom no gifts were
provided crowded their way into the
list Regiment armory tonisht and
threw New York's largest children's
Christmas festival into riot. During
the height of the uproad 1900 thousand
your gs.ers were in a mad scramble for
Their share OF presents, which were
stacked UP on tables for distribution 20
1000 needy Riddles" who had been in
vit.d.
Police reserves from six precinct sta
lions. aided by the armory detail Of
soldiers, were unable to check the wild
onrush. Several women tainted and
scores of children. some Of them on
clutches. were bowled over as the
youngsters rushed about the floor.
No semblance of order was obtained
until thousands of the youngsters had
been rushed into the streets where, rep
aratcd from their chaperones and
mothers. many Of them hungry and
without gifts. tearfully clarnored to be
taken to their homes. Less than 50 per
cent. of them managed to get a gift
package in the melee.
The trouble started when clowns
made their appearance on the arm
DRY floor. Children who had been
assigned to places in the building,
rushed out on the floor in mass for
| nation and crowded about the fun
makers. A few took ADVANTAGE of
the disorder to help themselves from
the gift tables and in a minute the
rush was on.
The policemen present were liter
| ally swept off their feet, additional
reserves were summoned and a bug
Ter sounded the assembly call. bring
ing to the rescue the uniformed arm
ory detail Children fought an
scratched each other for the posses.
sion Of dolls and other toys in the
Packages of presents. One freckIed,
red faced youth. wearing an abbre-
Waited army coat was seen to carry
away eight packages under his arms.
Order was not restored until thou
sands Of the children had been drfv-
en- into the street by sheer force.
The juvenile festival was tagged by
the Peoples Liberty chorus and the
police department to provide Christ
mas entertainment and gifts for
| needy children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
Legion Watching
Out for Welfare
Men in Hospitals

Indianapolis. Dec. ga letter to
the legislative committee of the Am
erican Legion in Washington. urg-
ing efforts to have modified the re-
cent order of the War Department
for the release to civil life of service
men who had been under treatment
in hospitals for more than twelve
months, was mailed from national
headquarters of the organization
here today. The letter. signed by
Franklin D. O'Lier. national COM
mander, supplements a resolution
seeking the same object adopted last
week by the executive committee of
the organization insession here.
Officers and enlisted men confined
in hospitals receive full pay" the let
ter said. when returned to civil
life tubercular and other incurables
will receive but six to thirty dollars
a month. We want such action by
the War Department postponed until
provision will have been made for
these men by congressional legisla-
ton and sixty to ninety days allowed
for the formation of the necessary
government organizations for carry
ing out the provisions of such legiy-
lation.
Theoretically, the Public Health
Service is supposed to have an or
ganization TO take care of these men.
As a matter Of fact they have not the
hospitals to care for the men, nor
has sufficient appropriation ever
been made by Congress for this SER
vice. The War Department order
would throw on public charity the
of caring for a large
number Of these sick.
"A compromise offer was made
permitting men to remain in the hos
pitfalls more than IL months where
but two or three months additional
treatment would be required for
complete recovery. This showed a
lack Of appreciation of the real stu
alton. 1t is not so much for the
care of those confined by temporary
illness that concerns US as to the
future of thousands of incurables
who would be returned to civil life
with inadequate means of support
and inability to earn a livihood for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24

cited the cases Of nine rear admira0
under his command aboard. all recon-
mended for the Distinguished Ssrvice
Medal, of whom but four received that
honor.
BY law three classes Of Decorations
are provided for officers and men Of the
navy. as follows: The Medal q Henor.
awarded by the President In the name
Of Congress for conspicuous sallahtry
and intrepedity: the Distinguished Ser.
vice Medal. to be awarded by the Sec
rotary Of the navy to any person who
has distinguished himself by exception
ally meritorius service to the govern.
ment; and the Navy Cross. awarded
a,so by the secretary for extraordinary
heroism or distinguished service. such
heroism of distinction not being sum-
cient to justify the award of Medal Of
Homer or Distinguished Service Medal.
Secretary Daniels tonight refused to
discuss the Sims letter from any angie.
declaring that the fixed policy he had
established would continue to govern
his action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
No Hope of Salvaging
Steamer Canadian Recruit

Montreal, Dec. 23-Virtually all
hope has been abandoned of refoat
ing the steamer Canadian Recruit,
which went ashore at Vachepoint in
last weeks storm. The craft is like
ly to become a total wreck. The rud-
der has been lost, and there is water
in the engine room and No. 2 hold.
The Canadian Recruit, which is
owned by the Canadian government
Mercantile Marine, is a vessel of
$3.50 lightweight tons built at a cost
of $16S.150. The crew was rescue
Sunday by ice CANOES from the .ce
crusher Lady Grey.
A sister ship. the Canadian spinner
is reported adrift somewhere betweeH
little Metis and Metane. The Lady
Grey and another ice breaker, The
Lord Strathcona which put ous to
her assistance. We're obliged to 70
turn to Quebec today because If
heavy fog.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
PITTSFIELD
e. O. Taylor

The many friends of E. 0. Taylor
were deeply grieved to learn Of his
death which occurred at his home in
Peltoma avenue. Monday evenin,
after q brief illness of acute jaundice,
the immediate cause Of death being
heart failure. His age was 60 years.
He is survived by widow, one son
and seven daughters. Two of the
daughters. the Misses Olive and
Sadie are students at the Gordon
Bible school In Boston and the son.
Alonzo is a student at Bates college.
The deceased has been residen.
Of this town for about two years
coming here from vassalboro where
he had lived for several years He
was born in China. Me. He was a
member Of the Baptist church If this
town. The funeral will be held from
the house Wednesday afternoon ut
s.sG and will be private o1ing to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24

An admiring crowd twice the size
Of that which watched his perform
ance or the previous evening. Wit
messed a very clever exhibition w
pocket billiards by Joseph Gagnon on
Tuesday evening at the GOLDMAN
room. After trimming Ade1arde Gil
roux of this city 100 to II. ending the
game with a run of two frames and
the remaining necessary balls Of an
other frame. he pulled OF some trick
shots which pleased the onlookers,
Some of the stunts were new and
some repetitions Of tricks exhibited
the night before. Today Giroux will
go to Waterville to give exhibitions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
ITHOMASTON CRAFT
BEARS NAME OF
YARD INSPECTOR

Thomastor. de, Dec. 23.-The
145o-ton schooner William H. Har-
riman, named in honor of the inspec-
tor of the Atlantic Coast Company's
shipyards in Maine. was launched
here today by that company It was
christened with flowers by Mrs. Har.
riman.
The schooner is the fourth large
one to be completed at the company's
local yard this year and two more
are being built. The new craft will
be commanded by Capt. J. F. Rut-
ledge of Medford, Mass. and will
have a carrying capacity of 2400
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
Witnesses Claim Capt.
Deter Was Framed I'M"

New York. Dec. 23.-Testimonv
supporting the allegation that Cap
tam Karl w. Deter. on trial on
charges OF brutality to A E. F. pris-
oners at LIE Mans. was framed" by
men whose enmity he had incurred
in France. was given late today by
Fred NARROW. former lieutenant in the
department OF, criminal investigation
and Detzer's chief aide in his over
seas police work
NARROW testified that Sergeant
Frank Hoyt, now said to be desert
er in France, threatened to get"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
Gift Of $500 for Legion Post

A business meeting of the Otis n
Vining Post Of the American Legion
was held Monday evening at the
Posts headquarters and at this meet
ing James Monahan, who has been
an enthusiastic worker in raising
funds for the local Red Cross, pre-
scented the Otis NJ. Vining Post. in
behalf Of the Red Cross. the sum Of
$500. which will bA deposited and used
as a reserve fund by the members OF
the Post. The gift was heartily ap-
preciated by the members and ris-
ing vote of thanks was extended to
the Red Cross and to Mr.. Monohan
for his earnest efforts in the matter,
A vote. of thanks was extended to
Mrs. Eta Chase for the gift of
framed picture for the rooms and Il
was voted to give all members of the
G.. A. r. reserved seat tickets for the
mock court martial, which will be
held under the auspices of the lie
gion on January IS. The following
officers were nominated for the ensu
ing year: Post commander, Ernest
S. Knowlton: vice commanders, Ray
mond Hurd. Charles Hartford: adju-
tants. Halvor E. Prescott, Maitland
Wentworth: treasurer. Verne Cola
more: post chaplain, Frank A. Ha-
seltine: historian. Frank A. Hasei-
tine; and Francis Monohan; insur-
ance officer. Charles Hartford: en-
ployment officer, Percy Gleason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24

Captain Deter unless he tried to OBJ
tain his release from prison. When
informed by NARROW that it was Det-
ger who had him put under arrest
and he was doing nothing to help
him. Hoyt replied, according to Mar
10y.
IF Deter doesn't get me out Of
here, l am going to get him. Yates
Lacey and these other men here.
prisoners with me, will all go togeth-
er and get him. Tell Captain Deter
So"
NARROW also testified that Sergeant
L. S. Madden. accused by A. Murray
Phillips, a crippled soldier, of having
robbed him of 5000 francs in the LIE
Mans police Office July 1G. could not
have committed the theft. He said
Madden was under arrest with Ser
geant Hoyt al the time, having been
locked up several days previously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
Portland Second Hand
Dealer Assaulted in
Store by Two UnlknOwns

Portland, Me, Dee 23.-David Abra-
hanson, aged AZ years, secondhand
dealer Of this city. is in a local hospi-
tai in a critical condition as the result
OF an assault made on him in his store
by two unknown men who apparently
entered the place for purposes of rob-
tery. Abrahamson was found uncon-
scious on the flood shortly after two
young men were seen to enter his store
and depart. The assault was commit
ted with piece of iron pipe which was
found beside the man. Apparently liz
tie of value was taken The outside
door Of the safe was opened but as the
inside door was locked the robbers fail
ed to get any further
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
!. O. O. +. Election

The annual meeting of CompanioH
Court Yoiando, I. Q. 0. F. was hell
at Modern Woodman hall Monda'
evening and the following officers
were elected: Chief ranger, Mrs
Leah Niles; vice chief ranger. Mrs
Maude Pelletier; junior past chief.
Mrs. Mamie Ferland: treasure, Mrs.
Lena Tardiff; recording secretary
Mrs. Harriet Ivers; financial secre
tary, Mrs. Adele Roy; senior wood !
ward, Mrs. Delvina Carey; Junior
woodward, Mrs. Mamie L. Poulir
senior beadle, Mrs. Mary Bdshcy.
junior beadle, Mrs. May Landry
orator, Miss Alice Pooler; organs,
Mrs. Mamie Bechard: court phys.
clans, DR.. f. W. Boyer and DIR. J. II.
Towns; court deputy, Mrs. Lnc'
Carey.
The installation of officers will OF
cur on January 8, the officiating Off
Ger to be the high orator. Mrs. Matt
Ivers. Refreshments will be served
at that time and music furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
Memorial Service for Private MERCER

Memorial exercises for the late
raul Mercier were held yesterday
morning at the Notre Dame church
at O'Clock and were attended by
large number of relatives and friends
Private MERCER was a member of the
SSlst Fire Brigade at Camp Mills
Long Island. and died a year ago
yesterday while in service. Four
members of Co. G, Bird Maine Regl-
ment. attended and carried the f,ac
The mass was sung by Father Rem
assisted by Father Drolet and Fa-
Their Kalen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
Special Session Bay
State Legislature Ends

Boston. Dec. 23-The special ses-
sion of the legislature called princ;-
paiiy to consider the street railway
situation was prorogued tonight.
Several acts were passed affecting
street railways. the most important
providing for the removal of the ex.
else tax. Eight special acts, IL gem
erai acts and eight resolves were
passed and signed during the SEES
sion. Among them was one increas-
ing the salaries of Boston teachers.
The legislature will convene in regu-
lar session on January sixth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
KIND TREATMENT
is ASKED FOR
BANISHED REDS

Washington. Dec. Gan explana-
ton OF the deportation of the 249
radical Russians on the transport Blu
ford was cabled by the state depart
ment to various foreign capitals"
The message said precaution had
been taken ito request for them safe
conduct and humane treatment at the
hands of the authorities under whose
jurisdiction they will pass en- route to
Soviet Russia"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24

ne aggregate Cl HVeStock at Brigh-
ton. Watertown and the local slaughter
hou-as:
This week: Cattle 1898, sheep s7e4.
calves 1883, hogs 1925.
Last week: Cattle sO4s. sheep e2s.
One year ago: Cattle 2S39, sheen 4044.
calves 1924. hogs 1881
MAINE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle 1911, sheep 7s5, calves ga, hogs 81.
TONE OF THE MARKET
Offerings of beef cattle were lixht
and there were few choice cattle at
the yards. The demand was or
fully as much as the supply, and the
market was dull, with price ayerag-
ing somewhat lower. Choice heavy
steers and oxen. II any had been Of .
fered. would have brought 12Rl4 cts,
with fair to good cattle 10 l-2G12 cts
and coarse thin oxen 9 1-2G1O 1-2 cts
The best heavy cows and heifers sold
at 1922 cts. with average quality
SG10 cts, poor to ordinary Gamers
4g5 cts. Bulls were in fair supply at
1903 1-2 cts.
Veal calves showed us auatabls
change from week ago but the de-
mand was rather better and the
market was steady to firm. The best
veal calves ranged from 1914 cts
with good average quality 1915 cts.
and coarse calves. drinkers ana
grassers s@10 cts. Small calves sold
from $3.5O45.50 each.
The supply of hogs at the packing
houses was heavy. and there was iii.
tie. if any change in the market.
Live hogs ranged from 1: l-2@ls IL
cts. and dressed hogs from Is 1-2@
II IL cts Very few hogs were re-
ceived at the yards.
Sheep and lambs were in very
small supply at the wards, but re-
ceipts at the slaughter houses were
fairly large. No change In price was
shown. Sheep ranged from SOS cts
and lambs from S0i4 cts.
Mich COW trade was steady at
the previous range. The barn was
comfortably filled, and the best
cows met with ready sale. The best
heavy mixers sold from jlSo02O0.
with good average cows 3l006l5o and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
BRITISH ORDER
MAKES PORTLAND
FULL CONSULATE

Portland, Me-, Dec. 90. - Great
Britain has made Portland full con-
sulate and Lieut.. Colonel John B.
Heating. vice consul here since 1896,
has been made consul, according to
an announcement today by Captain
Lester Armstrong. consul-general Of
New England.
The office now includes the entire
State and is the only full consulate
in the New England district outside
of Boston. where the consul-general
is stationed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
FIRST SCHOONER
FROM Russell co.
YARD, PORTLAND

Portland. Me-. Dec. e3-The Rus
sell Shipbuilding Co., builders OF
eight wooden steamers of the Ferris
type. sent overheard today their first
schooner. the four masted Ida May
OF 300 gross tons. The keel of an.
other will be laid soon. The Ida NAV
was christened by Miss Harriet c.
Rumery. daughter of Frank A. Rum.
cry. president and treasurer of the
COMPANY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
Oregon Team in Secret
Practice Preparatory to
Meeting Harvard Eleven

Pasadena, Cal. Dec. 1.-secret prac.
tice was continued today by the UNI
versity OF Oregon football squad in
preparation for the game New Years
day with the Harvard University eleven
Tie oregcnians' schedule calls for
two practice periods daily. the first IN
the morning when it is cool and the Sec
ond late in the afternoon. running even
into the twilight. This. 1t is said. will
give the men a chance to get acpuain:-
Cd with the kind Of weather they are
expected to play in when they tackle
Harvard e
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The arts and crafts department of the
Wafarvitla VCnry,o ~ CS1nk

The arts and crafts department of the
waterville woman's Club passed a de-
iightful afternoon and evening at the
home Of Mrs e. P. Fish Monday
There were q ladies' present and after
a social afternoon a covered dish supper
was served. After the supper a pro
gram was offered consisting of a solo
by Mrs. H. ". Kierstead. followed by
christmas games and stunts with cha
rades. Then came the Christmas tree
with present and a marshmallow dol
Tor everyone. Mrs. NJ. w Bessey was
at the head of the entertainment con-
mittee and the event was greatly err
joyed by all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
SEWING MACHINE AGENT
is HELD FORLARCENY

Joseph Bastine was before the court
yesterday afternoon on charge OF thc
larceny of several sums OF money
amounting In the aggregate to some
thing over 400. Bastine Is an agen'
for the Singer Sewing Machine Co, anu
the complaint was made by David ste
vens, manager Of the company in this
city. Bastine's counsel. Clair & Mar
coux. waived reading and hearing and
the defendant was held in the sum OF
$500 for his appearance at the JanuarE
term of court. Carl c. Jones appeared
for the Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
Y. NJ. C.. A. Notes

The local Y. NJ. c. A. building will
be closed Christmas day<and even
ing. The officials believe that boys
will wish tc pass this day at home
with their parents and that there
will be no reason for the building re-
manning open.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
Mrs. Christina Murphy

Mrs. Christina Murphy. wife OF
John Murphy. died at her home. cor
ner Nichols and Chalmers streets.
Tuesday at ten o'clock. the cause of
death being Bright's disease. She is
survived by her husband, by two
sons and a daughter, Mrs. Sumner
McCausiand Of this town. and four
sisters. A prayer was held at the
house Tuesday evening and the re-
mains taken to Biddeford for inter-
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
MARSTON & BROOKS FIVE
BLANK JOPPY GIANTS

Marston & Brooks made a cleanup
with the Joppy Giants as victims. win
ming every string and having a margin
Of los pins on the total Brockman had
the highest total. 2ss. and Woodside the
highest single. Ia.
MARST0N &. RR00KS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24

The Misses Dorothy and Roberta
Harvey are passing the holidays at
their home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
HALL0WELL

Merton Peterson has accepted en-
ployment as cook in a lumber camp
in the vicinity of Bangor.