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Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22

Drayage of aiI kinds handled .romptiy. Phone No. 10. sneste Robinson. 13-5t
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22

Just received supply of Hawaiian records at Newport Jewelry Go. dit
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22

Subscribe for the Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22

Wanted-Ash, elm, maple, cypress,
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22

1NeWpoib JSWcily 0Ohip"hy, COANiii- bia records. 54d1t
 Stinson Robinson of Little Rock is here today on business and meeting his many friends. He has recently sold his home on the east side to MT. and Mrs. Fred Stewart.
 For Sale-Rough Cypress building material, also cypress pickets.-V. O.. Jones Lumber Go. 248dtf wtf
 Mrs. Ben Newport and little son of Tuckerman will arrive this evening to spend the week with Mrs. Jake Grossman, while MT. Grossman is in St. Louis buying spring goods.
 Just received the "Ringtail Blues" at Newport Jewelry Go. Columbia record. 54dlt
 James Grizzle and Carey Davidson of Grubbs drove in town yesterday and stated that the roads were in such 3 terrible condition they could hadly make it with their wagon and team.
 For Rent-One furnished room for one or two gentlemen or man and wife. Apply 123 Beech St. between 12:15 and 12:45 or after 6 p. m.
 Miss Eva Graham arrived home on this mornings train from six weeks stay in New York City, where she bought select line of suits, dresses and millinery for her store, which IS already arriving daily.
 Wanted-Ash. elm. maple, cypress,
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22

For Rough Cypress building material, also cypress pickets.-V. o Jones Lumber Go. 248dtf vt
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22

Lacey Tilghman Jones will enter tain this evening with George Washington party in honor of his
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22

Garden seed in bulk, also in paper at I. D. Prices. 51d6t wit
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22

Miss Sophia Glenn of Batesville, who was operated on recently in St. Louis for appendicitis, has i'm proved sufficiently to be taken home.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22

Mrs. l.. E. Mobley and Miss Claudia Smith were down from Swifton this morning shopping for short while.
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22
Let It Help You In Your Own Home!

All the latest improvements for saving tme work orry ant H. Here they few of the sxtyodd famous McDouga
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22

work worry, and food supplies-are in the Me amous McDougall merits
 The Auto-Front feature is simply unequaled handy, remarkable device for doing away with the swinging door bother This ingenious invention precious time in many ways-saves breakage that results from knocking things off the tabletop It is surprising in the way it operates-opens and closes by the touch of catch. Only the McDougall has this
Newport daily independent., 1919-02-22

Just received the "Ringtail Blues at Newport Jewelry Co. Columbia record. 54dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06
BAY STATE ASSOCIATED
INDUSTRIES CONDEMNS
PLAN OF BROTHERHOOD

Boston. Aug. 5.-Resolutions setting
forth unqualified opposition to gov
eminent ownership or operation Of
railroads under the plan proposed by
the railroad brotherhoods were
adopted by the executive committee
of the Associated Industries of Mas
sachusetts today. The resolutions
characterize the plan as ''the most
serious menace to the welfare Of the
nation Of any legislation presented
to Congress since we became q re-
public" They favor IAN immediate
return Of the railroads to their own
ers."
The officers OF the Boston Cham
Der of Commerce issued q statement
in which they said the brotherhoods
were entitled to fair consideration
Of their plan by Congress, BY added !:
IF a strike should be threatened to
enforce the acceptance Of their plan
by Congress. we ask the senators and
representatives Of this common
wealth In Congress TO stand for the
rights and liberties az the whole PEG.
pie against the demands Of any class
which seeks special privileges BY
coefcive methods. We are AGAINST
special privileges for capital and
labor"
The seatsmsns expresse1 ssse~asas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06
N. c. shopmsn obdurass

Boston. Aug. efforts Of officials
Of the railway department Of the
American Federation Of Labor. a
an all-day conference Of railroad
shop workers representatives here
today. to prevent a strike Of shop.
men on New England railroads were
furitless. The workers declared
that they would not postpone the
strike, which lad previously been
called in some instances for tomor.
row.
1t declared probable tonight that
all mechanics on the New York,
New Haven and Hartford railroad
would strike on Thursday. Workers
on the Boston and Maine Railroad
shops at Billerica, Lowell. Mass.
and Concord. N. H., have voted to
strike tomorrow afternoon and Bos.
ton and Maine crafts leaders will
meet in Boston on Sunday to set a
date for general strike on the sys-
TEN. A strike Thursday morning on
the Boston and Albany was voted a:
meeting IN Springfield tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06

william D. Williamson Of this city
has been elected a. one Of the direct
ors OF the Maina and New Hamp-
shire Theatres Co. and thus Angus
T. win be well represented In the
new organization.
Mr. Williamson. although young In
years. u really . veteran theatre
nan. having had several years ex-
perience In that line. For fve
years he had successfully managed
the Augusta Opera House and the
Colonial Theatre, also In this city.
His executive ability In the the
atre. line Is exceptional. During his
position as manager Of the Augusta
theatres he has given the theatre
goers the best in that line. His per-
-sonal interest has been largely In
sstrumental In bringing to this city
some Of the coyptrys finest attrac-
tons.
II IL q distinctive honor that Mr..
Williamson should be appointed as a
director Of this stupsndous enter
prise and II reflects we'll upon the
ability and opinion Of this young
man.
BY Mr.. Williamson being directly
connected with the Maine and New
Hampshire Theatres Co, Augusta
folks may readily see whereby they
win proat, for he viii, - has been
psevea IN the past. endeavoT 70 have
Augusta theatre pstseas sa3ey tha
cream q the circuit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06
Ford Ernploye
Saws Boss Can Read

Mount Clemens, Mich, Aug. 5.-Tes-
timony was concluded today in Henry
Ford's $1,000 libel suit against the
Chicago Daily Tribune. The case IS
expected to go to the jury in q week.
Testimony that Ford can read ana
write was given today.
W. j. Cameron, a writer, who takes
Ford's ideas and expands them into
"Ford's Own Page" In Ford's magazine,
was sworn.
Attorney Stevenson objected and Al.
fresh Lucking replied:
"Mr. Stevenson charged that Mr. Ford
could not read or write and I purpose
TO chow"
There is not q word in the record
on that except the words Of Mr.. Ford
himself interrupted Stevenson. IT
object 20 calling a hired man to rebuff
Mr.. Ford's own testimony"
Witness was permitted to answer.
How do you know he can read and
writer" asked Mr.. Lucking.
Il have seen him write and I have
heard him read" smiled the witness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06
FORMER COLBY BOY
PHYSICAL DIRECTOR
IN DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL

Plans which eupt. James A. Han.
lin OF the public schools Of pene.
has long had In mind have mater.
iaiized and when the autumn tern
Of Dexter High school commences n.
September . new male member a
the faculty will assume bis dut,n,
and viii be In charge Of the athIstisI
and physical training Of the studenu.
and will also teach mathematics
The new member Of the faculty VIM
be Alden w. Allen Of Camden. =
graduate OF Colby In the claas d
1915.
Mr.. Alien. following his graduatica
from Colby, taught mathematics and
acted as physical director at Kicker
Classical institute at Houlton for
two years after which he enlisted d
the United States navy and rose to
the rank Of ensign. He recently r.
ceived his honorable discharge from
the service. While in the navy b
took a six months course at Harvard
and also six months at Annapolis and
later was physical trainer on The
battleship Alabama.
While in Colby Mr.. Allen W.
prominent in college athletics, being
fullback on the VARSITY football
team and also a member of the base.
ball team. He afterwards PLAYED
baseball for a season in the Trolley
League where he made a name for
himself a. a baseball player. For the
past two weeks he has been a mem.
Der Of the Dexter A. A. baseball
team and his work was one Of tho
features Of the game between Dexter
and Pittsield last Saturday in The
latter town.
Supt. Hamlin has long felt the
need Of another male member Of the
faculty a. Dexter High school and
the need will be greater with the
equipment Of the gymnasium in the
new N. II. Fay High school building
The need Of physical training q
students 10 now everywhere rscos.
nized and It is believed that a step in
the right direction is being taken In
the employment Of a director in the
local High schooi.--Dexter letter Of
Bangor Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06
FOSS AGAIN SEEKS
GOVERNORSHIP OF
MASSACHUSETTS

Boston, Aug. 5-Eugene N. Foss,
who served as governor in 1911, 1912
and 1918. announced today that he
would be a candidate for the demo-
cratic gubernatorial nomination at
the primaries next month on a plat
form Of public ownership of public
utilities.
Citizens from all over the state.
irrespective Of party. have signified
their belief that could be Of SER
vice to. the people in advocating pub
lie ownership Of street railways and
their establishment Of five-cent
fares" Mr.. Foss' announcement
said.
Il know that a plan can be work
ed out which will be equitable and
fair to everybody. by which the fare
shall not exceed 1--WE cents. This can
be done only through public owner
ship
Public ownership Of public util-
tiles. in my judgment. is the issue If
the hour. and from an eeonomic
standpoint. the most vital and inn
portant. The transportation ques-
ton plays q very important part IN
the cost Of necessities of life.
Primarily am advocating pub
iic ownership OF public utilities ip
the interest of a better democracy.
We must proceed without delay &c
demosratize cur railroads anr rail-
ways. both steam and trolley. This
must first be done before we can
hope to demosratize. to any appse-
cable extent. our Industrial estab-
lishments''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06


goers. 1t means, at the beginning,
that the vaudeville SO successfully
played through the chain Of Gordon
olympias will be available for the
Mains.New Hampshire cities above
named; and IN the not distant fu.
ture Il win BE- seen Ia Lswiston-al.
though Ia what thsater, or under
what eendttieas, has not been deter.
mined.
But. mere important. there 10 now
ualta!teA capital with which 70 do
things'-with which 70 swing deals,
build theaters and develop impor.
tant properties in these two states.
The possibilities are infinite. An
ether big theater In Lewiston Or Au-
burn IL entirely within the possibili-
ties-although this Ii purely specu.
lative.
A great organ, 1t IL announced, IL
to be built into the walls Of the
Strand theater in Lewiston. It will
make a noticeable difference in that
popular resort. A similar organ Is
to be installed in the Olympia at
Portsmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06
Nationwide Hunt
(oentinusd from Psae onel

Mr.. Barnes also gave figures to show
the relation Of the price OF wheat to
the price Of bread and contsnded tina,
bread now was the cheapest item ID
the diet. II all other fooda were at the
asms rate e bread the annual cost 81
food for, each psfson would ~ about
GO. or . total national food bin Of o..
oooAoo.Ooo instead Of siS.o0o. 100000.
This, Of course. 10 impracticable.' .
the statement continued. hut let VI
spend few millions in teaching house
wives. and through ouy schools. nov
and what to buy to get food vaIus q
reduced expenditure and without sac.
rifice Of taste and palatability."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06

ssid he could not vote for Ratification
II the Shantung ssction remained I'M.
amended and II Japan gave NO mcr<
definite promise o. restoration OF thu
province to China. In reply to q ques.
ton from Senator Borah, Republican,
OF Idaho. al to what sort Of declare.
ton from Japan would be satisfactcry,
the Indiana senator said IL would have
to be one providing for withdrawal Of
Japanese forces prior TO the eenate'a
action on the treaty. -s
Japan's claim to the province. MI.
Watson asserted, was based on one
wrong heaped upon another. while his
-ory of Japanese interests in China
gave the lie to Japan's protestations Of
good faith In her promise to withdrew
Senator Hitchcock. Democrat. Ne.
braskc, asked to what court Chine
could bring ksr claims should the trea-
ty and the League of Nations fail. In
that case Mr.. Watson -eplied:
China would have to fall back on
the moral support she always had re-
ceived her. and elsewhere In past
times, when we had an American for
President who thought of America
first"
Senator Lodge said he thought tina.
when the President was signing the
treaty at Versailles the Chinese dsis-
gates had offered to sign IL assured
that they would have the right to bring
the Shsntung matter before the league
later. But even that was denied
them
The objection that the special defen-
sive treaty with France violates the
fed:rll constitution by binding Congress
to declare war in certain circumstances
was expressed ir a resolution introduce
ed by Senator Nevberry. Reputf can. Of
Michigan. Il would direct the judiciary
committee to give an opinion Is
whe;ht1 there are constitutional obsta-
cles to ratification.
Senator Lodge gave notice that lie
would ad ;ress the Senate next Tues
day on the league. He is expected to
sound the keynote of the fight against
unreserved ratification.
The statement from Toxic regarding
Japan's intentions in Shantung reached
Washington too late to receive the at
tention of senator's tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06
PITTSFIELD

d. Thomas Curtis, the famous Cor
respondent of the London Tinss u
his startling lecture. Behind tss
Scenes in Germany" will be one s
the attractions offered to the pal.
runs Of the Chautauqua which VIZ
be held In Pittsfield. Aug. Is to =
An members Of the Universab@
church and friends Of Or. and MA
Mel. Damon are invited to stfsee,
q farewell reception to be tendefsa
them in the church this WednesoH
evening.
The Ladies Auxiliary Of the 0. >
Haskell Camp. S. Of v. and 'as
members of the camp will sntertsn
the Sons Of Veterans and Auxinsu
OF Oakland and Waterrills .. !"
regular meeting to be held Weanes
day evening, Aug. 6. In G. A. x. ~
The visitors win make the TIP ~
automobile.
Campmeeting will be held at Aol
rill Pond. Hartland. Sunday. Aukus,
10. Aibaslret lunch will be en'oN
at noon.
The members OF Pittsheld ofaAs
have been invited to q masked soa.
to Be held In the Palmyra 0rsa.'
hall Friday evening under the A"'
pieces Of Palmyra Grange IN.
Miss Lucille Ware Of Scme M
Mass. 10 a guest in the hoHe {" -.
and Mrs. Fred wyman on Ls''"
street.
Sergt. Scott White. who has pes.
overseas the, past two years, .;..
received HE discharge and oeen .y
ting relatives in town. W.
"Wednesday for Boston to join NE s.
White and little daughter wv
. few week there Win '
tives.
DR.. Eugene H. Drake. who has Oeen
passing I few weeks with his p
snts. Judge and Mrs. o. Il. s1
has gone to Portland. where ne -
praeitce. Mr.. Drake Is ss'
q Bowdoin Medical college.
w n. Prilay, g. H. carsiii sn1
!. Mathews. accompanied 49,
oeputy flasher Of Dixmont to
BRIDGE Tuesday evening. wnels - ~
riot deputy Tasksr viii inspe0'
)Gssontc Ledge thArs.
Mr. Ard Mrs.. Harris v. 'Ma. ~
". ana Mss. Harry Andou ana -
- wAiting yoat - Latsxess w.
~ svsui1e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06
ANOTHER ARREST FOR
TAMPERING WITH WELL,

More OF the well-desecration case
followed the forenoon hear;nr
Tuesday afternoon. where the con-
nected we'll of Mrs. Jasper Ian
nings. Mrs. H. A. Dinsmore and I.
n. Grundy had been tempered with.
and Joseph William St. cyr. a fne
appearing boy Of nine years. was
Drought into court charged with ma
licious mischief. It was claimed that
ne had participated with the Lager
boys in desecrating the wells of
Archie Furray. who asserted re
was chasing cows while fine nth.
er boys were doing the damage 70
the we'll was again put on the swift
ness stand. He described how e.
cyr had thrown the rocks into the
we'll. J. H. Rundiette testifed as
to how the well house was fastened
ana Master Joseph William. the re-
respondent. said that he wasn't in
tne pasture but was berrying. The
Roderick boy and Napoleon ST. Cvr.
brother. told of the boy going
Deriving with them. Mrs. St. Cyr
was much In evidence in the court
room. 40 were Mrs. Leger, the moth.
er OF the two boys held pending the
obtaining of sureties, and Mrs Mur-
ray. the mother of the boy who was
the principal witness against +he
three respondents. Ill feeling was
noticeable between Mrs. Leger and
Mrs. Murray and once, between
hearings. Sheriff Mooers was OBJ
iiged to take the matter in hand or
hair-pu:ling incident might have
resulted. The st. Cyr boy was held
under $500 bonds and the surety was
furnished. as 1t was in each of the
cases 81 tho Leger boys.
Edwin p. Fiagg was before Trial
Justice lord Tuesday. having been
brought here from Fairfield charged
with the non-support Of his wife and
iive children. He Is now employed
In Fairfield and his family are max.
ing their home with his parents IN
this town. 4 IL understood. FIage
pleaded guilty and agreed to pay
slO week for the support OF his
sD>esS~Ss <
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06
Still Spreading in West


Chicago, Aug. 5.-Further spread Of
the railway shipments strike was re-
ported tonight by union ofsicials, who
declared that some 1900 additional
workers In the middle west went out
today and that at least 10000 men of
the Norfolk G Western lines had set
their ctriko for tomorrow.
While thes were chief Developments
in the fifth da:' of the strike. it was
also announced that the bars had been
let down for the boilermakers to Join
the strike.
The shipments strike has been declar-
ed illegal by railroad executives who
have made the charge before the local
bureau Of the department of justice.
r. A. Ashton. regional director of
railroads Of the northwest, asserted
that the strike was illegal since the
grand officers had opposed IL and or.
dered the men to return to work, He
ing the strike ''in disobedience Of their
own highest authority" would como to
their senses coon before disaster over
takes the whole country.
Union officials ssid that while the
strike was called in defiance Of the
grand lodge ofhcers Of the unions in
volyed. it was iE compliance with the
wishes Of the rank aud file Of the fed
GRAFTON. 1t was stated that they xi.l
refuse to take strike vote On Aug. a
as authorized by the grand lodge ON
Gers. and that the railroad adm instr h
ton must treat with them and grant
their demands for IS cents an hour and
mechanics and 60 cents for helpers II
the strike 10 to end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06
Rsny.Wsleh

A beautiful church veda,,.
solemnized Tuesday inornin, va
Sacred Heart churcn, vh.. - Hsl
Mary WEIGH was united IN m.,
to Raymond Reny by Rev =,
ran. who used the single I'm. sf-
Ynony before q church fu,, - e-
tives and friends Of the ccr.. ia-
parties. The bride. who wa.
charming In white georxe.ts s sy
whats satin. was attended NV NJ
Ellen Kelleher, who wore ,,ss, H A,
georgette over pink satin. Tn ~
wore a veil and carried a bons. w'ae
whate sweet peas. The bridssns.s ~
bouquet was Of pink sweet pe.. NJ
best man. d brother of the br,d. -. .us
William WEIGH. va
Immediately after the c.-.-
about 10 Of the immediate frie,s. -,
relatives went tc the WEIGH nc,,. =
Itconic street, where a bon,,..
wedding breakfast was seryea
Mrs. Reny has always r..,1.. =.
Waterville and attended the nn.s..
SCHOOLS mere. For six years shs 4.
been emplo, ed as telephone oc.,,' !,
tor at the local exchange. Mr. D..
has a very fine position as ass,.,,..l
cashier at the freight office q -,
Maine Central station.
The purchases of rice ana cc,,...
made by numerous friends =, ..
couple. will have to be used =, !.
later date. for the couple c,,..,,
slipped away from all their fri.,s.
going by automobile. and from 49,.
to parts unknown. where they N,
pass a honeymoon. Upon th.,- -.
turn they will reside in this eitv
Among the out-of-town guess, =,
the ceremony were Mrs. wul.r
Leavitt. Mrs. A. j.. Mcneil and ~,
Charles Bracklsy, all Of Both, n.
sifts 70 the bride and sreen v,r.
many aad beautiful, ameng tss~
being cut Gisss, silver ana esiaa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-08-06
MADISON
Bakery Business Chang s
Hands - Italian Tries to
Commander Pair of Shoes
-S0lon Stars Take Game
from Bolsheviki

the BAKERY business which has
been conducted BY the Gn!en Co.op.
srative grocery store for the past few
years has been purchased BY E6gs,
q. Burns, who took possession the
last Of the week. Mr.. Burns ewaed
the business some years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ceoksen and
family and Mr.. ana Mrs. Archie Mas.
len left town Saturday for Belgrade
Lakes for q few days outing.
Preaching services were conducted
as usual at the Methodist Episco-
pal church Sunday. The usual serv.
ices in the Congregational and Fret
Baptist churches were omitted OWNS
to the absence Of the pastors.
The Boys School Band went Sun
day afternoon to Belgrade Lakes
where they gave q concert under the
direction Of Prof. E. e. Towne.
Mrs. Ada Weston and daughter
Irene Of New York City arrived In
Madison Monday to visit relatives
and friends.
Deputy Sheriff Elmer Adams ar.
rested a young Italian Monday noon
en- the platform Of the Maine Gen.
trail Railroad passenger station on
the charge Of stealing a pair Of shoes
The theft was committed in q Bing-
ham hotel and the young man left a
Lote saying he needed the shoes, tell
ing the owner to send a bill to a
fictitious address. The young man
was taken to Skowhegan and given
a Jail sentence Of 80 days and q $40
fine.
Rev. John Harding. who has been
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Wescott for the past week, left town
Tuesday morning to visit friends in
Norway.
The Bolsheviki baseball team were
defeated by the Scion Stars at So
lon Monday evening by a score Of 9
to Z. The team will play Bingham
on the Old Point Avenue ground on
Wednesday evening.
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sankruptey Proceedings

A similar petition has been filed b.
has been filed with City Clerk Fell
lows Of U. g. District court by Amos
II. Dyer Of saco. a harness maker.
His debts listed at $4ss consist OF ac-
counts ranging from 500 to$10o and
the creditors are all Of this city and
Faimouth.s His assets valued at $40,
are claimed exempted.
A similar petition has been fled BY
harold Q. Doclxam Of winthrop. Ia
oorer. His debts listed at $7S3 con-
essts OF accounts hanging from two
dollars to sos. with creditors In
Boston. Everett. Portland, Augusta,
Lewiston, Readfield and winthrop.
The assets valued At $40 arc claimed
exsmpted.
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Calder Says Plan
Brotherhood All Wrong

New York. Aug. 5-United States
Senator Calder announced here today
that he would not vote for govern
ment ownership and operation Of
railroads as demanded by the broth
erhoods. asserting that the plan was
economically wrong and would great
ly increase passenger and freight
rates. IS
Men are grasping at this form Of
rad1calism in the desperate hope
that 1t will bring cheaper prices" he
said. He declared the proposed ac-
ton would be the entering wedge OF
naturalization in all the industrial
plants of the country" and advised
that the people remain calm.