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The Press., 1919-07-03

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The Press., 1919-07-03

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The Press., 1919-07-03

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
EMMA GOLDMAN
TELLS OF PLANS IN
SOVIET RUSSIA

New York. Dec. I1-Harry Vein
berger, counsel for Emma Goldman.
who announced that she would waive
her legal rights TO ask appeal from
the deportation order On which she IS
10 be sent back 10 Russia with
Alexander Berkman. her companion
OF years, and some 80 other Russian
radicals, tonight forwarded TO Attor-
ney General Palmer formal notice OF
her action.
Mr. Palmer. IN telegram received
today by Mr.. Weinberger. stated
that the formal notice was ''neces-
sary, and if II was forwarded direct
10 the department of justice II
would be presented TO the supreme
court. which had been petitiosed for
Miss Goldman for a writ OF error or
appeal from the order issued for her
deportation.
MISS Goldman in statement made
public by her counsel. declared she
now expects the United States gov
ernment 20 keep its promise" and de-
port her within the ten days the
limit Of which she said will be up
Saturday" She added that among
several things she expected to do in
Soviet Russia would be organization
Of a Russian Friends of American
Freedom along lines similar TO those
OF the american Friends of Russian
Freedom" in 1905. which aroused
sentiment against the "tyrannies OF
the Gar
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
CONC|LIAToRY ATTITUDE
TOWARD TREATY IN SENATE
REVIvES HOPE RATIFICATION
Factions More D0cile and De-
sire Is Manifest to End Sus-
pense-An Agreed Politics
should Be Eliminated-Ear-
" Consideration at Begin
ming Of New Year Probable

tVasringtun. Dec 17-Expressions
-rat sea1ned 10 point toward a re-
openin= of the peace treaty fight
within 1 few weeks were voiced on
,be senate floor today when the sub
-, hobbed up in the midst Of consid-
-r.tl,on II the railroad bill.
me svmposium of views that went
no he record during the brief de-
ale included opinions from virtual
all factions of the Senate member
mp. nut they all struck note Of
qug.liation.
9lfferlng widely in their sugges-
..9ns for a solution. they stood to-
cher on the general proposition
TAI politics ought TO be forgotten
ana The Senate, acting independently
ST Executive opinion. ought to do
-onething promptly to end suspense
nu establish "A state OF peace
he discussion reflected the trend
ui negotiations which have been in
progress privately among senators
tt- an agreement Niat would get the
,GHetion finally out of the way. There
v, increa Sed activities in that di-
-e"tion during the day ana some of
r"a leaders predicted some formal
lion early IN the new year
senator Knox of Pennsylvania.
Continued on Page 4-Coi. ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18

On Coal Situation Fri
day or Saturday
Will Be Asked Basis Of Agreement
with Miners Which Caused Resia-
nation of Garfieid-Senate Conn
mittee Hears Coal Expert on
Wages and Profits

Washington. Dec. 11-Attorney
General Palmer will appear before
the Senate committee investigating
the coal situation Friday or Satur-
day. Chairman Frelinghuysen an
nounced tonight after brief session
of the committee.
The attorney general. it was indi-
Gated. will be asked TO explain the
basis OF the agreement which finally
ended the strike of bituIninous min
ers And caused the resignation OF
former Fuel Adninistr~ tor Garfield.
Mr.. Palmer. IL was sald tonight at
the department Of justice. would
leave Chicago late tonight for Wash
ington.
j. ". Gates. an expert on coal pro-
duction and costs. who was the only
witness heard today by the Senate
committee. expressed the belief that
present wages paid miners We're suf-
ficient and that any increase grant
ed them might eventually come from
the publie's pocket
Goal operators are not making big
profits this year" Mr. Gates said.
land in my opinion they cannot en-
tireiy absorb the "A percent. increase
which the government has already
allowed
Senator Freiinghuysen asked the
witness to suggest a method Of avoid
ing nationwide strikes such as that
just ended.
president Wilson and Attorney
General Palmer took the best meth
od WHEN they started out TO make
the miners, union obey the Lever
law and call off the strike" Gates
replied
But later they reversed that posi-
ton" Senator Frelinghuysen inter-
jected
Unfortunately. Yes" responded
Gates.
The United Mine Workers Union
collects annually s11. 900 oo0 in dues.
Gates told the committee and ought
10 be held responsible for contracts
You can't have collective bargain
ing unless both men and employers
can be made 10 live up TO their con-
tracts. ne ADDED.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18

Enters Lists Against
Dry Amendment
Through district Attorney Seeks
Permission to Validity Of National
Prohibition and to Halt Enforce
nent - Proeeedings Similar to
Those Of New Jersey Deaiers-Ac-
tion Looked for Soon

Washington. Dec. 11-Rhode ISL
and, through its attorney general.
Herbert A Rice, asked the supreme
court today for permission to in
stitute original proceedings TO test
the validity of the National prohi-
bition amendment and to enjoin Fed
eral officials from enforcing if in that
state
Validity Of portions of the VOL
stead prohibition enforcement act af-
fecting the constitutional amendment
also is attacked in the printed motion
filed with thes court.
The proceedings are similar 20
those instituted yesterday on behalf
of the Retail Liquor Dealers Asso-
citation of New jersey. although those
today were the first to be brought by
a state. They We're filed IN compii-
ance with a resolution adopted by
the Rhode Island general assembly
directing that the state bring a test
case against the amendment. Rhode
Island was one OF the states which
refused TO ratify the prohibition
amendment.
Attorney General Palmer and In
teInal Revenue Commissioner Roper
would be named as defendants If
the court grants permission to bring
the suit, the purpose OF which is
10 have the So called eighteenth
amendment declared unconstitutional.
usurpatory and void. and that such
portions of said Volsiead act as ap-
plies or relates TO the enforcement
Of the So-called eighteenth amend
ment = be declared unconsti
tutionaf and void and said defend
ants. their assistants. subordinates,
agents and servants each and every
one of them be enJoined and restrain
ed from in any manner enforcing or
attempting 10 enforce the aforesaid
provisions OF the Volstead act with
in the state of Rhode Island"
Allegations as 10 the constitutional
ity of the eighteenth amendment are
similar 10 those made yesterday in
the New Jersey case. Early action
upon the Rhode Island and New Jer-
sey motions are anticipated owing to
the short time now remaining before
the constitutional amendment be-
comes effective.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
FALL PARAPHASES
ON GOVT. POLICY
TOW ARDS MEXICO

Washington. Dec 1.-THE reply Of
me Mexican government to the Sec
ond american note renewing the re-
quest for the release of Consular
Agent Jenkins had not reached the
State department tonight and OFF,
ciais said they mad not been advised
that it had been handed to George
SunnerIin. the American Charge at
he Mexican capital.
Secretary Lansing declined TO read
ne text as given out III Mexico City
asst night and transmitted in Associ-
ted Press dispatches. and said he
5tnuid have no comment to make be-
ore the Official text had been re-
eive-d
Before leaving for the border
mere he is 10 resume the investiga-
ON INTO Mexican affairs now being
-pnducted by the Senate committee
II which he is chairman. Senator
LII. Republican. New Mexico, issued
a statement declaring the American
-ovesument had started negotiations
The Jenkins case with an ultima
I'M and had ended up with a final
.-bandonment Of its completion" He
l1e1 that in view of the recent
-'e-,s he had no reason to think
mat anything further would be done
~ he government ''in the jenkins
'2se or any other case other than
aacE off. wash our hands in invisible
tater, roll our eyes upward and pro-
am peace on earth; good will to
landits'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18

bladder became stronger. and the
best of all. l had perfect sleep every
night. My being undisturbed each
night gave me the correct amount of
rest l needed and began TO take on
weight, until today / am completely
cured of my old trouble. ! can hon
estiy recommend VitaIitas TO anyone
who is suffering with the same COM
piaint as l had. II is the best med
icine ! have ever used
II is very gratifying TO know that
VitaIitas has made such a tremen-
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suffering from rheumatism. indiges-
ton. stomach. kidney or liver ills
need not hesitate in giving Vitalitas
a fair trial.
Get Vitalitas today at Coughiin's
Drug Store. Augusta and DeOrsays
Drug Store. Waterville-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
CARRANZA REPLY
TO JENKINS NOTE
HASN'T ARRIVED

Washington. Dec. 1l-MeXICOS re-
ply TO the American note renewing
the request for the release of Consul
lar Agent Jenkins had not reached
the state department early today,
and offfficiaIs declined to comment on
the text as given IN Associated Press
dispatches last night from Mexico
City.
The Carranza government now ar
cues that the Jenkins case has taken
on an entirely different aspect
since the release of the consular
agent under bail and expresses the
hope that this case shall no longer
disturb the good relations Vuiuu It
sincerely hopes exist between the
American and Mexican people"
After Jenkins release on $500 bond
furnished by J. Slater Hansen.
without the consular agents knowi-
edge. officials here said there had
been no change in the government $
attitude.
An investigation of the release Of
Jenkins was undertaken by the
American embassy at Mexico City
but how far it mas progressed has
not been made known. Jenkins also
has been making an inquiry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
WHO'S F|bbING?
Flat Denial by Anti
Saloon League Head
That Flying Parsons Statement Was
Jusgied - Lieutenant Had Been
Quoted on Effects of Liquor on
Fhers in Trans Continental Race

New York. Dee. i7-William II
Anderson. state superintendent Of
the Anti-Saloun League. replied to-
night &c Lieut.. Maynard's charge
that his original statement in regard
10 the use OF alcoholic liquors by
army avlators was ''juggled" by the
league. Mr. Anderson's statement fol-
lows:
The Anti-Saloon League refuses
70 be made the goat by Lieut.. May
nard. The only reply that we care
10 make 70 his accusation that the
league '-juggled" his statement IS
the fact that we still have in our pos
session, subject TO inspection by any
reporter or any other person who
has any valid interest in the matter,
the original typewriter statement
covered and identified by letters
signed by Lit Maynard and sent by
him TO us III response to our request
for 4 statement for publicity purpos-
es.
LII. Maynard complains that the
league robbed II Of its Introductory
plan The only words left out We're
In response 70 your request, [ am
very glad 70 give you a synopsis Of
my observations in regard 10 the use
of alcoholic beverages IN ten air ser
vice
These words We're omitted be-
cause they We're obviously superfiu-
Gus and 10 not in the slightest de-
gree change the meaning. save for
this single exception the league gave
out 1t. Maynard's statement in full
exactly as received from him. with
which the responsibility of the Anti
Saloon League ceased"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
Steamers Fairfield
and Lake Crystal
FlOated by Cutters

Vineyard Haven. Mass. Dec 1.-THE
steamer Fairfield. which has been
ashore on Martha Vineyard several
days. was fioated late today by the
coast guard cutters Acushnet and
Gresham. The Fairfield. which was
bound with a cargo of coal from Nor
folk for Boston. was believed 10 be bit
slightly damaged.
The collier Lake Crystal was fioated
late today and proceeded under her
own power to Tarpaulin Cove Divers
will endeavor 20 patch her bottom suffi-
ciently TO enable her TO proceed to Bos-
ton.
The collier North Wind. which
grounded during the same storm that
sent the Fairfield and Lake Crystal
ashore. still was hard and fast tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
Prominent MAINE FARMER
CURED OF KIDNEY TROUBLE
Stomach, Kidney or Liver Ills, Vitalitas has
No Equal

The following statement was given
Us for publication by Mr.. N f. Ding
ley. He is a farmer and his ad-
dress is r. z. D. No. !. Auburn. Ne
He says: For over 10 years / have
had a very bad case of kidney and
bladder trouble which has caused me
20 be in a poor condition. 1 vas all
run down owing 10 loss of sleep and
every night my rest was broken four
or five times. | tried 10 get relief
with different remedies but could not
find anything that would reach my
case. | saw Vitalitas advertised and
read about Mr.. c. Smith who was
cured and as his case was the same
as mine l decided 70 start the treat
ment. Almost Immediately | began
20 notice a vast change in me. Ny
appetite improved. my kidneys and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
BAKERS STORY
Left Victim Without
Knowing of Death
insultsd by Chapman Beat Him with
Hammer, While Latter Was Wrap
ped in Bed cIothes-tiad Previous
ly Struck Him for Insulting Mrs.
Baker, He Says-Learning of Death
couple Tried to Escape

Worcester Mass, Dec. 17.-Earry
Baker of York. Pa. confessed mur
derer of Dwight p. Chapman in
Westboro last June, was taken to
Chariestown this afternoon to begin
his life sentence in state prison. Be-
fore leaving Worcester Baker made
a statement in which he reviewed in
detail the experiences he and his al
legged wife. Eleanor Baker. had with
Chapman. whom Baker accused OF
insulting his companion. He SAID
that on the Sunday before the muir
der, Chapman insulted Mrs. Baker
and he gave Chapman beating
That night Mrs. Baker was taken III
and he went TO Chapmans sleeping
place in the shed 10 see If ne hau
any liquor or peppermint. Chapman
he said. insulted him and he struck
him again. Chapman rolling himself
I'D in the bed clothes 10 save himself
from punishment. Baker says he
grabbed up hammer and beat Chap
man with that. and left him wrapped
in the bed clothes. not knowing ne
was dead. Fearing Chapman might
make trouble if he got into the
house. Baker says he locked the door
of the shed and he and Mrs Baker
planned 10 get away from the place.
He took s3l he found III the house
went back 20 the shed and got 81
in Chapman's pocke1book ana traed
10 get into a safe in the kitchen but
could not. The couple left Nestooso
at A. NJ. still not knowing Chap
man was dead. and went to Portland
and Peaks Island Ne. Whhe at lhe
latter place they read for the nrst
time of Chapmans death anu tried
to escape. only TO be caught IN Ban
gor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
POET-SOLDIER
STILL IN FIUME

Trieste Tuesday, Dec. 1.-THE
withdrawal from Fiume Of Gabrielle
D'Annunzio and his troops, which
was set for this evening, did not take
place owing to the women OF the
town having implored the poet SOL
dier TO retain the present garrison
there.
D'Annunzio announces that he VIII
not leave Fiume until the plebiscite.
which he has ordered for Thursday,
approves OF his departure.
A group Of women in Fiume has
organized a demonstration against
withdrawal of the poet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
MORE SOFT COAL
FOR NEW ENGLAND

Boston. Dec. 1.-THE New Engian
sub-coal committee received word
from Washington today that coal
may now be dumped at Tidewater for
coastwise movement to New England
ports without permit. Orders re-
leasing 100 cars of bituminous coal
held by New England railroads 70
consumers most in need of supply
were issued late today. Two thou
sand cars were released similar last
Saturday.
The New York. New Haven and
Hartford Railroad announced today
that service on its lines would be
normal on Sunday. Dec. 7. An
nouncement also was made Of the
restoration on December 70 Of Sat.
uriay only service.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18

At Attempt to Hasten
Sugar Bill
Motion TO Take Preesdenes Over
Railroad Bill is Defeated ~ to 23-
Small Hope Of Passage Before
Holiday Recess

Washington. Dec. 17.-Sugar relief
legislation passed yesterday by the
House met with a temporary set
back in the Senate today when an
effort to suppianr the pending rail-
road bill in its favor was defeated
Al to 25. Advocates of the measure
now expect it to go TO conference
with prospects to enactment before
the holiday recess very dubious. Trey
had hoped to obtain concurrence OF
the Senate in the House bill.
Senator Harrison. Democrat. Mis-
sissippi, proposed that the Senate
concur in the House amendments.
without sending the bill to confer
ence. Senator Ransdell. Democrat.
Louisiana. objected. opposing reten-
ton OF the licensing plan particu-
larry. Chairman Cummins, in charge,
and others interested in the railroad
bill also objected TO side tracking
that measure and resultant delay.
Urging his motion Senator Earri-
son reiterated charges that Congress
was responsible for failure TO relieve
consumers from soaring sugar prices.
The sugar bill had been before
the Senate since October 3, he said.
and the House. although the bill orig
mated in the Senate. passed II with
in AZ hours.
Chairman Gronna OF the Agr7cul-
ture committee. urging that the su-
gar measure be sent TO conference.
denied that Congress was responsi-
Die and asserted that the President
was ''fiddling."
Immediate consideration OF the su-
gar bill. Senator Ransdell warned
would result in prolonged debate as
he would oppose the House licensing
amendments to the end. The vote
followed.
The Senate reached an agreement
tonight to consider the sugar bl.l
from II 4. NJ. until 12.2o P. VI. tomor-
row. temporarily replacing the rail
road bill. Leaders. however, ex-
pressed the belief that there was lit
tie prospect Of a final vote on the
sugar bill tomorrow in view of an
nounced plans of opponents TO pro-
longed discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
LABOR AND FARMER DELEGATES
URGE U, s, RETENTION OF RR'S
WILSON OPEN TO CONVICTION

President Willing and Glad to Get Views
Question of Returning Roads to Private Con-
troll - Labor and Farmer Representatives
Assert Fair Test of Government Control
in Peace Time Should Be Given Declare
REIMBURSEMENT Now Involves Increases of
Freight Rates Near to Billion Mark-WOuld
Mean Increased Cost of Living of at Least
1900, 100000 Year to American People
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
General Forecast

Wednesday night the pressure was
high over all districts except the
northwestern states. where IT was
low and falling The weather has
become considerably colder with the
last "a hours in the middle and north
Atlantic states.
Temperature changes in other parts
of the country were unimportant
Within the last - hours there We're
snow fiurries in the Atlantic states
north of Virginia
In the middle Atlantic and New
England states fair and cold weather
Thursday viii be followed by cloudy
weather with rising temperature and
probably local snow f1urries on Fri
day.
Winds off the Atlantic coast:
North of Sandy Hook and Sandy
Hook to Hatteras-Fresh northwest
winds. fair weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
SIX BELOW MARK
AT PORTLAND, ME.

Portland, Ne. Dec IA tempef1-
ture of six below zero was recorded at
the Portland weather bureau It
o clock tonight. il being the coidest De-
cember night since n17 when TEN.
perature of 4 below was reached and
all records for December broken. The
low temperature ipterfered with the
schedules Of the passenger train SER
vice. trains from The east being from
one 10 five hours late.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
BRITISH JUDGE
SAYS SOME GOODS
CAN'T BE BANNED

London. Dec. 1.-THE government
was declared by Justice Sir John
Sankey of the Kings bench division
today 20 possess no power to pro-
hibit the importation of certain goods
and that therefore its proclamation
to this effect was invalid and Illegal.
The Judgment is considered one Of
the most important ever rendered
against the government
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
Sec. Lane to Retire
When President
Can Spare Him

washington. Dec. T1.-Secretarv Lane
loaaF Issued statement denying pub
ished re3orts that he had placed his
resignation before President Wilson
out disclosing that he intends 70 leave
the cabinet when he can do so withou,
adding 70 the Presidents burdens =,
worries
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
SENATE NEARING FINAL VOTE
ON CUMMINS RAILROAD BILL
after over week OF DEBATE

Washington. Dec. 1--President
wilson's mind still IS open on the
private control. Secretary Tumulty
today told a delegation representing
union labor and some farmers or
carnations winch called At the
White House to present i letter ask
ing the executive to delay return of
the roads two years.
This was the first authoritative ex-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
$500 FIRE AT
LVERMORE FALLS

Liverrnore Falls. Ne. Dec h.-Dan-
age estimated at $3.50 was caused ps
fire which gutted the J. z. Blouin block
on Depot street today. of this amount
500 was ON the restaurant property Of
a. G. Toiman on the ground tioor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18

preston on ten subject which had
come from administration quarters
since the President informed Con-
sress last May that he planned to re-
linqulsh federal control by Jan. /.
The President Mr. Tumufty said,
would be glad to get the views of la
Dor ana farmer representatives who
Insisted that "A fair test OF govern
ment operation IN peace times
should be gwen
Continued on Page -col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
KEV TAKEN BY
THE BOLSHEVIKI

London. Dec. 1.-THE capture OF
Kiey and the occupation of kupiansk,
southeast OF kharkov. are. claimed Il
a Boishevik statement received from
Moscow by wireless today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND COLD

New England: Fair and continued
cold Thursday: Friday probably fair.
slowly rising temperature.
Eastern New York: Fair and con-
tInued cold Thursday: Friday cloudy
with rising temperature. probably
snow 1urries.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18

Thursday fair and continued cold:
FRIDAY probably fair with slowly ris-
ing temperatures: fresh northwest
winds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-18

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