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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

Goldman Woman fearful Is Exjis
Faces Her at Last''-Headlme. And
that. too. on contemplating her depaF-
ture from . country whose Government
is 20 widely different from what she
thinks a good Government-0uGhtt To b.
Boston Transcript.
.Altruistic sorrow at not being able
to introduce the millennium here ~
she sees it, probably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

The miners are questioning the au-
thority to end the. strike. We heard
of no question among them as to au-
,hority to break contracts by strik-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

Those were the happy days: Pc
member when two bits would pay for
fun se9ge1 dinner beginning with
sc-p and including pickles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

After ali there doe<n', appear 70 be
any connection between the large
supply Of presidential timber and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11
Funeral Of Clifford ]. pa..ee

There was a large attendance of
county and city officials, members of
the local Masonic bodies and other
organizations, together with many
friends at the impressive funeral
service held for County Treasurer
Clifford }. Pattee at his late home on
Northport avenue at 2.30 Wednesday
afternoon Rev. David L. Wilson Of
Central CONGREGATIONAL church Of
Bath. formerly Of Belfast, a brother
Mason and close friend of Mr.. Pat
tee was the officiating clergyman and
the beautiful service Of Palestia.
commandery. Knights Templar. was
conducted by officers Of that order
T. Frank Parker, Eminent Com.
mandef. The bearers were Eminent
Strs James n. Howes. Ralph n.
Hnwes. William c. Libbey ana VII
liam H. Hall.
MI. Pattee was one Of the best be-
loved brothers Of the order. always
active In fts interests and his death
mas caused sincere sorrow. In Maine
Masonic circles he was equally wei,
known and held in highest esteem
Besides his wife and SON. Dana he
Is survived by one brother. DIR. Sur
ner e. Pattee Of Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

New YoTk's white way initiates
the irsoIenos Of Mexico in its atti-
tude toward orders from washang-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

OF &sIifo's troubled waters Oil Goes
ar rsys s.. usual sEeeL-BcEtoa
Herald
Because the Oil is at the bottom Of
i. maybe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

The jenkins case is Sill before the
supreme court OF Mexico. Z yoz
please Suppose they fr1 him guilty:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11
Sharies Campbell Of cherrx6.,.

~ppefI o. CheFryfIeld
Snanes Campbell Of Cherrxes,a
oled Monday morning, in hi. SCI
year His death is the third -.
Gentry In the frm of G. r. Cannhsu
q Co. for many years larreIv IT,
ested in numbering, imberiana. 80
s.nsrai business. Samuel Campbe,l
oleo last August and G. r. Camn.
Dell In September. both at an ad
vanced age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11
Jmmys Idea Of Moses

TIE minister had told the Sunday
scheo. class that Noses was an auste.e
man making atoaement for his sins"
After his departure the teacher pro-
ceedea 70 cross question the pupils
about the address Results were fine.
and TIE teacher was congra,ulating her
Eel. On the brightness OF her class. WIEN
she asked the last question.
Now. then. who can tell TIE VIVA.
KIND Of man Moses was, Can YOU.
Jimmy:
Aftes moments thought Jimmy said
Yes, Ma'am Moses was an ovs.e,
man making ointment for his shins''-
Pittseurg Chronicle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

Little conundrun: Watts more
uncertain than war, II you can't
guess well tel you tomorrow in Hre
letters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

Mrs.. Herman Lilly passed avav At
ner home early Wednesday morninx.
a1ter two years Of suffering. She is
survived by q husband, two sons. a
rather. one brother and . number of
sisters. Funeral services were held
Friday afternoon at the n. e, church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

Those rainy days leszened tire de-
mArd 70, black coal and increased
the supply o< white coal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

We hope that announcement:
Irish question near settlement" isnt
an Irish bull"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

When tue Government takes the
lid Oh VIII there be plenty o. sugar
liz the bowl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11
Turning the Worm

MI Henpeck-Sow. dearie. De sure
to see that the suit you buy las a cat
with q waist seam
Henpeck (exp!osively,-Tn be
Mrs Henpeck-sharplyl- be
vE1S
Mr. Henpeck tneekiy,-Righr in style
II do.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11
ASPIRIN FOR COLDS

Insist on "Bayer Tablets of AZ.
pirin" in 'Bayer package" contain
ing proper directions for Colds, Pain,
Headache. Neuralgia. Lumbago and
rheumatism. Name payer" means
genuine Aspirin prescribed by physi-
clans for nineteen years. Handy tin
boxes Of IL tablets cost few cents.
Aspirin is trade mark Of Bayer Manu.
facture Of Observation-Disclosures II
Saiicylicacid-Adv.
oct3eo4. tn -rs.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11
Propaganda

4 eoughboy VITO had ius, re,u-,.,
from CobIenz was talking to a ye,,
est'naEls elderly woman-a straight
laced church member.
How did You like IL up IN Germany.
she asked
Oh we got along very well with the
hermann" and. with big. troad sr1 IT,
ne added, ''and had all the good GER
man teer that We wanted 10 drink"
More German propsssndar r-
claimed the elderly woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

Coed cocks are veg Doch IT Pre-
ni1m b Bath where the suoray b nc
means meets the demand Several fam
.Hes have adcpsed the ccnnuaisy eooh
sdea. The cook Efving-or rather selling
a part Of her time each DAY % each Of
the families. neither Of them needing
her fun sime-azd thus All q them have
good cooking and getting aleEg veEy
comfortably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11
EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES Iss.
BOSTON & PORTLAND LINE
Freight Service Only

STEAMER .'NAFIE
Leaye Portland. Franklin Wharf.
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRI
OAiS' at go p. II. fer Boston.
Return: Leave Boston. Central
nan TUESDAYS. THURSDAYS anu
ii. A CLAY. Superintendent
Frankin Wharf.
noySd,f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

British battleship. the Hood" cost
the government $25.11s.ooo to build,
excluding the cost Of guns. ammuni-
ton and stores
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11
And So On

With 30 many trains cut OF the
public VIII be driven 10 q walk -ovt
anyway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

The burial took place in Maple
Grove cemetery.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Yes
Ia Siegars Wednesday afternoon.
Quite a few members were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11
kothiasness

Nrs- Fiimgil; thinks OF nothing but
Clothes" said the critical woman.
Yes" answered the man who Oh
serves specifically. And after seeing
her costumed for ballroom or bathing
beach should say TIA. when she thinks
OF clothes she thinks of nsxt TO moth
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

The dry GEES are voting wet, a
right
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11
Maine GOSSIP
Why They Died

elizabeth Powers Merrill,
A SOLDIER boy stood at Heavens yates
WIN MS knapsack by his side:
81 Peter looked out and saw him
The magnificent gates swung wide:
WEAR. the soldier boy passed within
Were flowed a river Of blue
TIE sights OF Esaven did Tot seem
strange.
Bat Ike scenes he one time knew.
Al angel spoke To tine soldier boy
tie asked him from whence he
The ,o.dier answered from down be-
Out Of wars horror and asne,'
Why did sou fight, hoy?" the angel
asked
IS he looked beyond the sea-
fought for the lives OF those 7 lowed
fought, that men might he frse:'
ire angel took the hand Of the bow
re led him a little way
"here II seemed like earth. and looked
like home
On far-on childhood day.
And Ore drew near. with 4 loving
The wounded soldier to gee:
welcome, o soldier. for 1. too died
Aof iose. and 10 make men ffee".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11
BELFAST
Building Activities at Dark
Harbor

There Is some little building activ-
ity At Dark Harbor this winter and
everything indicates a large volume
OF summer business next season.
William Eikins Of Philadelphia has
broken ground for a large country
house on the West side, near the
summer home Of the Richard D.
Sears q Boston. Mrs BENJAMIN C..
Riggs Of Philadelphia is building a
cottage for herself, having given her
large place to her son. DR.. Austin
Fox Riggs of Stockbringe. Mass.
Dudley r. Howes Of Boston is build
ing an addition to his cottage. A,
the Islesboro Inn a new steam laun-
dry and other improvements are be-
ing made. It has not been fully de-
cided whether or not another wing
will Be added this season The Inn
had Q large business last summer
and was unable TO take care Of the
large number Of applications for
rooms during the month Of August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

0ofaam Normal schools 7. n. C. 4.
hsia i,s annual sale and entertainment
or Monday evening. Dec. 8 and i, Was
maze a gala occasion. The booths.
Arts and crafts. Alumni: Japaaese NOV.
cay candy. ice cream. The parcel post
ana cafe de la France did a rushing
business A fine program followed, in
eiaa1ng orchestra selections, instrumen.
.ai solos and duets, songs, the sketch.
"A bachelors Reverie," and a comedy
sketch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-11

Maine notables were well repr..
sented at the dinner Of Boston Pro-
fessional Women's Clubs At the Con-.
iey-Plaza Tuesday noon. Howard
Davies Of Portland represented the
state and told the members Of the
cruz meeting something about the
famous men and women of Main.
Mme. Emma Eames de Gosorza of
batn was the representative of her
profession from this State. NJ.
george Riggs. better known an Kate
Dousias Wiggin, read . sketch Yro,u
one OF her books. Other guests vere
Prof. Charles Copeland of arvard
college. Holman Day. wen known
author: DR.. Payson Smith. commi.-
sioner Of education in Mas.achu
sets MAS Kate Vannah. composer;
Mrs. George Minot Baker, president
OF the State Federation Of Women's
clubs and Mrs. Kenneth Brown
tDemetra Vaka). author. The Mas
sachusetts Daughters Of Maine vene
invited and the theatrical professfon
vas represented by Miss Jana Govt
Harry Davenport and Alice BraAy
(Mrs- James Crane). Ms. Grace
Bonner WilliamA soprano soloist-
sang a group Of songs by Kate Van.
nah, with Miss Wilhelmina Kennis-
ton at the piano.
The citizens Of Ellsworth do not
fancy the location Of the STANDARD
Oil Co.'S tanks on High street. that
city. and are planning to bring suit
to force their removal. 1t Is hoped.
however. that an amicsble settlement
may be secured.
Members OF the old and new IRE
departments Of Brunswick are plan
ming the organization Of a Veteran
Fireman's Association. They have
been granted the use Of the Niasara
engine hall, free Of charge, 70 house
their two hand tubs and hold meet
ings. The trophies won by the two
old Organisations viii be displayed in
the HALL.
Chief Of Police Powers Of Bangor
has received several yellow hand let
tiers breathing caustic criticism and
all sorts Of vengeance for something
or other that he has done or not done.
Wait till election day" is the ON
The Washington times., 1919-11-15
PRESIDENT BASKS
in THE SUNSHINE
"open Air Experiment"
Highly Beneficial, DR.. F.
Z. Dercum Announces.

Marked Improvement in the condi-
titon of the President was noted to-
day by DR.. F. X. Dercum, the Phila-
delphia neurologist, when he made his
weekly visit at the White House. The
steady gain was a matter of strong
comment by the specialist.
President Wilson sat in a chair on
the south portico of the White House
yesterday afternoon and he seemed
10 have been so much benefited by the
experiment that DR.. Cary T. Grayson,
his physician, said today that the
same form OF recreation will be tried
again this afternoon. The President
thoroughly enjoyed the crisp air and
the sunshine,
Joseph p. Tumulty, the Presidents
secretary, returned from New York to-
day after an absence of four days. dur
ing which time he gave his attention
to his young son, who underwent an
operation for appendicitis. With his
return much routine business will be
taken up and President Wilson is ex-
pected to take some active interest in
executive affairs,
The Washington times., 1919-11-15
M. E. PARSONS GET
CENERALPAY BOOST
Centenary Conference Estab.
fishes a Minimum Living
wage.

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.--At least
Methodist ministers will not have to
strike for higher pay.
\ general increase in their salaries
in some instances 100 per cent. and
establishment of minimum salaries
that will provide a living wage. WAS
announced by the centenary conser-
vaton committee OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church today.
In 1907 the average Methodist min
ister's salary was SS26 The mimi
mum established in most districts
now Is $1,000. Laymen have taken
the initiative in raising these sala
ries.
Districts which individually have
taken steps for "a living wage" are.
Des Moines, Iowa, and Nebraska con-
ferences. $1,000 and parsonage; south.
ern Illinois conference, $1,000 and
parsonage; South Dakota, 81, 400 and
parsonage; Portland. Ore, confer.
ence. sl,2O0 to S1,SOO, and central
81, 500 TO $4,000.
The Washington times., 1919-11-15
FARMERS FAVOR u.s.
OWNERSHIP HESAYS
National Leader Denounces
Propaganda of Special
Interests" In Speech.

CHICAGO, Nov. l5.-"The thinking
farmers OF the country favor Govern
ment ownership OF public utilities"
said George T.. Hampton, of Washing
ten, ID. c., managing director Of the
Farmers National Council, address
ing the Public Ownership Conference
of Chicago today.
The Farmers National Recon
struction Conference, held in Wash
inston last January composed Of
duly accredited delegates OF farm or
ganiEations with a combined member
ship OF 10000, mainly from the great
agricultural States Of the northern
Mississippi Valley, and further north
west, indorsed Government owner
ship and democratic operation OF the
railroads" ha continued.
"This position is assailed by the
powerful private interests which ad-
yocate the return Of the roads to
private ownership and operation. AL
most without exception, those who
state that farmers are opposed to
Government ownership have a special
interest to serve or are Influenced
by the propaganda OF the special in
leTegts,"
The Washington times., 1919-11-15
PRINCE ARRIVES AT .
SULPHUR SPRINGS

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, w,
Va, Nov, 1.-THE Prince OF Wales ar
rived here today, three and a half
hours behind schedule. His special
train played hide and seek all night
with regular trains, first switching
out to be passed, then passing the
regular trains and being passed again.
Attempts to keep secret the Princes
departure from Washington last night
failed. Scores of officials and many
others were there to bid him goodby.
Edward stood on the observation plat
form and the band played Should
Auld Acquaintance BE ForgotT
The Union Jack, flying over the
hotel here further shattered secrecy,
leaving no doubt as TO where the
royal guest was to sojourn.
About seventy people met the party
at the train.
The Washington times., 1919-11-15
USE CENTRAL
DISTRICT AS
|. BASSIiSSOF NEW
AGREEMENT

Miners and operators reached an
agreement today to negotiate new
scale contract through scale com
mittees of the central competitive
field.
Scales for other fields will be
based upon the result of the negotis-
ton Of the central fields, which con-
prise Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and
western Pennsylvanis-the heart Of
the soft coal producing districts
Rebuffed At First.
The coal operators had rebuffec
Secretary Of Labor Wilson as soon
as the mining conference convened
posal of yesterday that a wsge-scaie
be formulated 90 cover all the coal
fields In the United States
Their decision threw the meetins
into turmoil and causd John L Lewis
70 jump 10 his feet and excorists the
cperstors~ Tor the stand they hA1
taken.
= swe are amsxed at the reply Of
these men, he shouted They have
manufactured public opinion against
MS In many States because, they stated
our members walked out without ewes
the pretnse OF conferences with the
operators. They vowed 10 heaven
they would negotiate as soon az the
strike order was called off. Here ve
are ready 10 negotiate. our part Of
farce to continueT"
william Green, secretary and treas
urer OF the United Nine Workers
made a speech even more bitter in
tone.
How long are we TO be forced %
accept everything and these men
positively refuse to do &nythinrf
When Is the Federal Government go
ing TO bring the operators 10 ternsf
This policy OF coercion on one side
alone cannot be kept up forever.
say to you that the miners have nct
yet had a square deal II is an in
dustry in which 5000 men s&eribcs
their lives every year. and has not
wage"
Penas Speaks fer opervtsv~
The answer of the operators ~.s
made by Philip Penna- spokesman
for the central competitive field He
made a statement OF the technical
difficulties involved In merging thu
interests Of his district with those
Of the outlying districts- He stated
that Secretary OF Labor Wilson had
made a grave mistake in -reviv-
ing an old controversy" and that 10
was impossible that negotiations
could proceed along the lines of his
first proposition
Penns stated that the operators
would do their best to reach an
agreement by negotiations. but added
in warning:
"If we are unable 10 do IT. well
let the matter rest and let the future
take it's course. We know In Ad-
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column IL
The Washington times., 1919-11-15
LEG|ONNA|RES
BAND TOMEET
L.W.W'. .H0RDEs

SPOKANE, Wash, Nov. i5.-
Prompt action on the part Of Gov.
Louis f. Hart in ordering mooiliza-
ton of two companies OF the national
guard Of Washington is believed to-
day To have checked an 1. w. w.
outbreak said to have been planned to
release prisoners in the spokane
county Jail
Members of the American Legion
also were sworn in as special po-
licemen and today. aiding the State
troops are on guard
Lumberjacks Massins.
Officials appealed to Governor Hart
after IL was learned that hundreds
of I. w. w. Were on their way to
Spokane from various points in the
northwest 1t was declared that l.
w. WIS In the lumber camps were
leaving their JOBS to come to Spokane
Forty-six L w. WIS who have been
held in Jail here for some time were
convicted Of various charges Sew
enty more are in Jail awaiting trial
Members of alleged J. w. w. or
carnations formed near the jail last
night but did not attack. Authorltles'
however, feared an attempt woulo De
made to overpower the jail guards
and Immediately appealed for AID
Reports reached here today also
that l. w. WIS are massins at cum.
berland, a small town in an Isolated
section of King county. Mass meet.
irgs, il is declared, are being heio
there and plans laid to resist the
anti-I. w. w. campaigns OF the ao.
thorities in various Pacinc coas'
cities.
Eight Get Death Letters.
Eight local members OF the legion
were threatened with the fate OF Tor
mer soldiers killed at Centralia' Tues-
day. in q letter received at loca'
American Legion hesdaVarters
through the mail.
The letter signed "lndustriai Worh'
ers OF the World, was typewriter
and the Ietterhead was torn on. IL
was mailed here yesterday.
Arrangements are in progress with
officers at Fort George Wright here
for arms and ammunition Cor the
American Legion deputy sheri1s who
are to be held in readiness Tor imme'
diate action.
Orders for the mobilization OF the
two companies Of the national guards
men were issued last night by Major
Thomas G., Astor.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15.-Uniformeo
ex-service men last night raided !. w
w. headquarters at Germain Hall
The ex-Yankees were armed with
clubs, and the hall was wrecked In 4
melee In which several supposed radi
Gals were injured.
The Washington times., 1919-11-15
WOMAN, CLAD
IN "N|GHT|E, >
FOUND SLAIN
W|THHATCHET

E LYNBRoOK, N. Y, Nov. 15.-Nas-
sau county authorities are today
hunting a mysterious woman in con-
nection with the staying Of Mrs.
Clara Branch, thirty-fiye, whose
body, the head beaten In with a
hatchet, was discovered in house
on a lonely road near here, where
she was housekeeper. The case is
similar TO the killing. of the wife of
DR.. Walter wilkins, who killed him.
self In the Nassau county jail after
ne had been sentenced to electrocu-
ton.
Discovered by Employer.
The body OF Mrs. Branch was dis
covered by her employer, Capt. Henry
Wright, owner of the fishing boat.
Wright said there had been a woman
boarder in his house who left the
night before the murder.
The dead woman was found on q
bed in her room, clad in a night
gown. Nearby was the hatchet-
About 5000, some diamand rings, aud
other ssewelfy were In a bag abou,
her neck Blood stains and the dis
order of the room Indicated a strug-
gle, the police said.
One of her stockings was on and
one partly on, which led the authori-
ties to believe the woman was killed
while she was getting up. A number
of finger-prints, which may prove
valuable In later Developments, were
taken.
County Detective Carman Plants
also Is seeking two hunters who went
to the Wright home about 10 O'Clock
yesterday morning to ask for a drink.
man came to the door and ordered
them away.
Capt Wright left his home at 7
o'clock yesterday morning. He said
his housekeeper then was all right.
When he returned at s o'clock last
night he called her, and. receiving no
answer, sought her room. hnding the
body.
The Washington times., 1919-11-15
LADY ASTOR HAS 6
CHILDREN now
And HOPES

PLYMOUTH, Nov. 15.-
Race suicide' Not for Lady
AstOr!
There was q joint cam
paign meeting at the fish
market yesterday, at which
both she and her opponent,
lsaas Foote, spoke. Foote
said:
"If voting goes by chill
dren, | ought to be elected
I've got seven.
TO which the peeress shot
back:
Well, I've only got six
but | haven't finished yeti"
The Washington times., 1919-11-15
OPERATORS and MINERS AGRE
TO NEGOTIATE new WAGE SCALE
PRESIDENT CONFERS
WITH TUMULTYON
ARTICLE TEN

Secretary Tumulty and
President Wilson con-
ferred today, it was learn
ed at the White House.
The matter taken up, it
was understood, was the
treaty situation in the Sen
ate. The crisis brought
about by passage. of the
reservation to Article Y,
which President Wilson
has declared would consti-
tute fat rejection of the
whole peace settlement,
was one of the most press
ing matters before them
The Washington times., 1919-11-15
TODAY

peror, fixed the prices of all food
stuffs in the most minute detail
about sixteen hundred years ago.
because prohteers were extortion,
ate, money was cheap and Coinage
debased.
But the world went back to ths
old system of charging all it could
get. The world is experimenting
with itself, dry in one spot, wet
in another, vegetarian in India
eating nothing but meat on the
Pampas OF the Argentine. From
experiment will come finally tbs
real civilization, but not in 1928
and not within a thousand years
of 1925.