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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23
Would Double
Price Marriage
Licenses in Chicago

Chicago. Dec. 22.-Because bride
grooms are SO full of joy and hope
that they won't object, Robert NJ.
s;wcitzer, county clerk, proposed to
the finance commission today that the
price of marriage licenses he raised
10 the same scale as dog licenses.
4 marriage permit costs $3.50 and a
dog license 50.
II don't see why the fee for mar
riase license should not be raised to
fhe dignity of that for a dog license
Mr.. Sweitxer said. "A young man
about to be married is so full of JOY
and hope that ] am sure few, II any
would object"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23
Coolidge Cup
Given Destroyer's
Champ Signallers

Boston, Dec. Ex-Governor Cool
idge today presented to the signal
ling crew OF the destroyer Graham,
a silver cup which he had offered to
the destroyer of the United States
showing the greatest attainment in
radio and visual signalling during
the year. The Graham's representa-
tives in the competition who receiv-
ed the cup from the governor includ-
ed Quarternaster w. p. Spellman of
Springfield and Radio Electrician A.
A. Winthrop of Georgetown, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23
.Nordica's Sister
and Accempanist
Dies in Boston

Boston. Dec. 22.-Miss Annie Bald
win, 81 pianist, who had been associat-
ed with many musical celebrities, died
today at her home here. She was a
sister of the late Lillian Nordica and
was her accompanist ON many concert
tours in this country and abroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23
Ice Fishermen Drown

Webster. Mass. Dec. civilian
Pasta. a mill operative and his son.
William. Jr.. ten years of age, we're
drowned in Peter Pond today. While
the elder Pasta was iishing through
the ice William Jr.. skated On = thin
spot and broke through. His father
went after him and tried to help him
out, but after struggle in the icy
waters. both drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23
Reds Give Selves
Up at Ellis Island

New York. Dec. 22.--Twenty-t three
Communists surrendered at Ellis Is
land today for deportation to Russia.
They will depart on the Imperator to-
morrow. All were captured in raids
last winter but were released on bail
because at that time no transporta-
ton line was open to Russia. The
I.etvian governments operation
now permits routing them through
I.ibau and Riga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23
Exploiting coIesns Fatal

Mount vernon. ~. z, Dec Eek
.plosion OF 4 bottle OF cologne which
,jgnitcd and set IRE TO her clothing.
caused the death here today Of Miss
/; ArEiile e. McCuen. 20, a mus cian of
Warren. Pa Miss McCuen was heat
sisE. the bottle to remove the stopper
swhen II hurst and the flaming liquid
View on he.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23

Rene, Dee. 2z.-The Giornale DIT
ALA suggests that the Duke OF Aosta
shotald try to persuade D'Annunzio to
abandon his present attitude because
OF DAnnunsio's great admiration for
the Dukes s0ldierly qualities during
the war. The paper holds the opinion
that with siitiInatums. blocltades and
landing In Daimatia nothing is likely
to be accomplished except the breed
ing Of bAsl blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23

London, Dec. 22.-The prime minis-
ter in the House Of Commons tonight
opposed hasty action in altering the
treaty Of Sevres in favor of the Turks
and against the Greeks. He sdvo-
Gated going warily with regard to the
Greeks, as there might be xplanstions
of their recent action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23
pSsseisNev Retimatee

Washington, Dec 2s.--Dsfeisncy es-
ttmates agEregating Svs.37s,ia7 will
be submitted by the war department
Tor the present hscAi year. Secretary
Baker announced today. The figures
we're made public. he said. in reply to
statements that the department de-
fciency would amount to ~ much as
$50, GEO, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23

Melbourne. Australia, Dec. 2e.-Vir-
tually the entire white population OF
Broome has been armed and sworn in
as special constables and il engaged
in disarming the Japanese as a result
of radical disputes with the Malays
which resulted in fatal rioting Tues
day. All the hotels in Broome have
been closed to prevent further blood :
shed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23
Sen. Chamberlain I'll

Washington. Dec. 22.-Senator
Chamberlain Of oregon 10 under the
care OF specialists at a local hospital,
N became known tonight. His condi-
tion was said to be serious, With the
possibility that IN operation may be
necessayy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23

Cambridge. Mass. Dec. 22.-Har-
ward. Dartmouth and Cornell will hold
thier indoor triangular track meet on
the afternoon Of F,shrusry 2s in Me-
cssantcs' han, Boston, Ffsd W. Moore.
graduate manager OF athletics at
Harvard. ahso1nced tonight The in
door games ofstha,aJsW England Anna
|teur Athletic Association Union will
BE- held It the saxAe tAme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23

Stockholm, Dec. R.-e~edsn has
accepted an invitation from the In
ternational Ice Hockey League to ar
range tournament for the Worlds
championship and the Europoan
championship 1t Stockholm in FNbru-
airy. 1t IL said that the Swedish or
sanization has Ne promise of partici-
patton by teafns Uf me United States
and Canada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23
Receivers for American Star Line

New York, Dec. 22-George w. Ster-
ling, connected with the United States
Shipping Board, today was appointed
receiver for the American Star Line,
Inc, in a suit brought by the gov
eminent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23

Mss rheda Holman, parole matron at
the Woman's Reformatory. returned
Tuesday night from business trip to
Lewiston.
Mr.. and Mrs a. r. -Conant and little
son. David. motored to North Anscn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23
Christmas Meeting Of Priscilla Re-
bekah lodue

The regular meeting of the Pris-
ella Rebekah Lodge was held on
Tuesday evening in the I. O. o. F.
hall. The routine business was trans
acted and the following officers were
elected for the coming year: Noble
grand, Mrs. Ava Sheridan; vice
grand, Miss Bessie Edwards: secre-
tary, Mrs Sarah Dyer: pianist, Mrs.
Pauline Green; treasurer, Mrs. Irene
Turner; trustee, G. N. Bragg. Other
officers are to be appointed at a
later meeting. After the election the
following program was presented:
Vocal solo. Charles Turner, accom-
panied by Mrs. Turner; reading, Mrs.
Ava Sheridan: story. Mrs. Cora
Hureley; vocal solo. Mrs. leila VAL
liere, accompanied by Mrs. Mabel
Washburn; reading, "A Boys Re-
marks to His Stomach" Mrs. Violet
V. Fogg; story, What Elizabeth
Eliza Did," Mrs. Minnie S. T. Burns;
vocal solo. Mrs. Rose Burrill, accom-
panied by Mrs. Washburn. After
the program Christmas gifts from a
beautiful tree were distributed by
Santa Claus in the person of Eugene
Tarbox. Popcorn and candies were
served by the following: Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Green, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Weller, Mrs. Mark Savage.
Mrs. John III. Lancaster and Mrs. E.
L. Savage, who made up the COM
mittee under whose direction the
program was carried out. At the
next meeting, which will occur on
Tuesday evening. Jan. a, the officers
will be installed and supper will be
served by Mrs. Carrie Bearce and
her assista nts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23

Ralph Smith is passing the Christ
mas vacation at the home of Melvin
Whitney in North Arson.
Miss Lucy Dinsmore Of Hinckley
was in town wednesday on business.
Mrs. George Hayhurst of Water
vile was in town Wednesday accom-
panying her little niece, Hester Bur-
riii of Canaan, who was returning to
her home from a visit with her aunt.
Mrs. Amos Buzzell of Norridge-
wock was in TOWN. Wednesday on
business.
Mrs. Harry Clement and son Yer
non and Mrs. George Clement of
Smith were in town Wednesday
shopping.
Mrs. Chester Haynes of Sandy
River was a Christmas shopper in
town Wednesday.
Clayton Smith of Summer street
and friend are camping for few
days at Lakewood.
Mrs. Frank LonefeIlow of Augusta
III in town and will visit with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmore Wi&hee
Ct their home on West Front street
until after the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23

Chicago. Dec. 22---"There is nothing
for me to say except that haven't the
slightest intention in the world OF re-
signing as president of the American
League, despite Mr.. Frazees request,
said Ban johnson tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-23

Administration granted in estate OF
Pamela G. Goodwin, late of Fairfield,
Thomas G. Lord of tSkowhegan, ad-
ministrator D. b. N. c. T. A. Amos
c. Bickford. late. of Fairfield, Thomas
G. Lord. administrator d. B. NJ Eta
Bickford, late of Fairfield, Thomas G
Lord, administrator. Alma M. Young,
late of Arson, Ernest M. Richards OF
SkOwhegan, administrator. Carl p
Hanscom, late of New Portland, Ethel
M. Hanscom. administrative John +
Sabol. late Of Madison, John Sabol
administrator. Dora Rowell, late OF
Scion, Aston Rowell, administrators
David Rowelf. Jr, late of Scion. Ais
ton Rowell, administrator. Lester D.
Corson, late of Scion. Turner Buswell
administrator. Minnie E. Cole, late OF
Concord, George l.. Cole, administra
tor. Clarence A. Tibbetts, late OF
Skowhegan, Bessie e. Brown, admin
istratrix. Amelia Finson, late OF
Pittsfield, Hugh F.. Goodwin, admins
traitor. 9
Accounts allowed: In estate Of Ade-
Ion Veileux, late of Skowhegan; Moses
p. Brown, late of Athens; Ellis r
Hatch. late Of Mercer; Annie Lille,
late of Hartland; Martha A. Mitchell,
late of Fairfield; Grin l.. Soule, late of
Pittsfield: Jane Watson. late of
Canaan: Everett M. Burbank, late OF
Madison: George c. Harville, late of
Scion; Anon Baker, late OF Bingham:
8. D. Jones, late Of New Portland:
Sophia Baker. late of Fairfield;
George M. Buzze1, late of Show
hogan; Eva c. Thompson. late of
Skowhegan; Mrs. r. j. (Abby) Stat
ford, late of Scion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
RATFY THE TREATY


HE RATIFICATION of the treaty without reservations
 Just as it came from the peace conference seemed always to The Times much the better course.
 But since the treaty cannot be ratified it was let if he ratified as 1t S or as will be when the has finished with if.
 Aside from the practical value of the treaty bringing to an end the war conditions which harass the country it's af cation will inaugurate attempt to permanently avoid war
 The peril of considering the forces of destruction which civilization is able to employ tremendous should spare effort to be rid of it.
 The beginning of action is the will to perform treaty whether in the form which it presented by Mir Wilson, in the form which change it. is attempt to end The treaty represents the have peace. It is the will that is important purpose if is strong, get itself realized through un- dersandng but cannot get itself realized there derstanding.
 Democratic Senators have put long and hard treaty just it written They have prevented amendments that would seriously emascuae it. The Times hopes the Democratic Senators will join for the cation of the treaty.
 It is for Mr to decide what he will do with tn. treaty is ratified The Times sincerely hopes that Wilson will accept the changes the world up the era of good will which everybody hopes to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
HOOKING BACK FIFTY YEARS.
March 19, 192o)
(From The Farmer, Friday,

(From The Farmer, Friday, March 19 192o)
 The Gas Light Co., of this city have their annual meet ing on Tuesday the fifth of April gassy concern it is true but nevertheless very usefwhen they give good article. Murphy 6 Stiles, the furniture manufacturers, are open spacious at Mo- 16 Beaver street. They are live men in that line of business
 Our citizens generally will regret to hear that Nathan iel Wheeler Esq., confined to his house by iness-and has been for year two. Mr. Wheeler is ncessant worker and although stout strong built man, has no doubt overdcne himself.
 The citizens of Fairfield met in town meeting, yester- day. to take measures oppose the proposed annexation portion of their town to the city of Bridgeport They resolved to do all in their power defeat the movement and took steps to contest the matter in the Legislature
 
 The Hartford Courant asks 'Why is it that the best cuts of beef sold at IS to 20 cents in Syracuse and at @ B cents in this city? Is there that difference in freight from the west the cities? There seems to be care essress the part of the cattle dealers Some truss worthy should he put each cattle tram to prevent such rise in the price of cattle between Syracuse and Hartford,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
PELICAN GETS
 HIS FREEDOM

William J. Pelican of this city whose wife was arrested for livine with another man in this city. was granted a divorce from Margare' Pelican by Judge Keeler in. the Su- pericr court this afternoon Infidefity was the ground. Pelican said his wife left him in the early part Of 1916 and in March of the same year he learned she was living with the correspondent, whose name did not figure in the decree.
 Attorney Samuel Reich, counsel for the husband, produced records of the City court to show that Mrs. Pelican pleaded guilty to the charge of in fidelity. Mrs. Margaret Burgess, pro- hation officer of the City court, testi- fled that she had Mrs. Pelican in her custody in March, 1916. The plain tiff married Mrs. Pelican on October 21 1915
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
lJNAFRAID
 OF CONSEQUENCES

New Britain. Conn.,, March 19-De- tective Sergeant Andrew J. Richard son arrived back in this city last night, with the signed confession of George Evans, who attempted suicide in the Park Avenue hotel in New York, Wednesday morning Evans who is now in the Bellevue hospital recovering from the self inflicted wound in his neck, will in all proba- i!ity recover.
 In his confession Evans said that he knew he was in for a bad "mess," but expressed no fear of the conse- quence.
 According to Evans, the killing was due to an argument that occurred in the dining room of the house at 1c:3O o'clock Tuesday morning, when his wife made obscene statements re. garding their three years old son, Ted dy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
FIVE EWES LOST WHEN HOUSE IS
 BURNED DOWN

Montreal, March 19-Five lives were lost here early today in a fire which destroyed the home of Philippe Lari- viere. The victims were Lariviere's s wife and three little children and Sa- linn Bessette, Mrs LarivSere's brother in law. They were all asleep on the upper floor of the two story dwelling, a wooden structure, when the fire broke out Lariviere alone awoke in time to, escape. He grabbed one child, but lost his hold on it as he jumped from a second story window. The infant fell back into the blazing room.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
WIFE GETS DIVORCE.

Margaret Mckinley of Norwalk was gran ed a divorce from Frederick R. Mckinley of the same place by Judge KeeIer of the Superior court who today accepted the report of the committee appointed to hear testf- mony in the case. Judge John H. Light, who acted as a committee, found that Mckinley hod been guilty of intoIerable cruelty. He found that Mrs. Mckinley was frequently struck in the face and otherwise ill., treated by her husband. The couple were married April 20, 1907. The wife's maiden name was Margaret Dimon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
IA SOLDIER PRESIDENTS.

Training as a. soldier in the service of the country is an excellent recruit drill for Presidents, says the Home Sector. The ex-soldiers' margarine states: "Of the 27 Presidents who, by the grace of God, Thurlow Weed
 Mark Hanna and others, have been elected in the whole course of Aneri-
 can history, a majority, 1 to be ex- act, have been men who at some time in their lives were soldiers. Very few
 of them, hardly more than one for
 each of the major wars in which the country has been engaged, have been
 however, the direct product of mili- tary careers. "1t is fair to say that the Revolu- ton made George Washington Presi- dent: that Old Hickory would scarce ly ever have had a chance to divide
 the spells of presidential patronage 1 had he not first been the victor at New Orleans; that nothing but his : military victories in the Mexican War and a peculiar combination of po- i litical exigencies could ever have 1 greased the way for Rough and i Ready Zachary Taylor; that Grants i pathway to the presidency was hewp i with the sword in the Civil War; and perhaps that San Juan Hill and the ' l veIt's hat in several rings and finally. i indirectly and by way of the vice. presidential sidetrack. landed the be. loved apostle of the strenuous life and the big stick in the coveted chair. 'tAI of the rest of our ex-so1dier Presto dents-Monroe, Garfield, Arthur l Benjamin Harrison and Mckinley
 won their spurs rather in the field oi politics and statecraft than upon the
 battlefield. And indeed of the five 1 whose war record was their crown
 ing asset - Washington, Jackson
 Taylor, Grant and Roosevelt-Taylol
 alone entered the White House uni 1 formed, sword in hand, without her l aided principle, politics, or policy.
 1 tIt was the Civil War, however
 which proved our greatest president
 maker. The last century ended witt
 only single non-veteran executive
 Grover Cleveland-s1nce 1865. Then
 with Mckinley, came another wal l, ith another soldier President,
 lonel of Rough Riders, in it's wake
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19

 ARE OPPOSED
 TO PROPOSALS
Ccontinued from Page one,)

woman leader among the Turkish na- tionalists, and Reouf Bey, deputy f-- Sivas and mouthpiece of Musap: Renal in this city; Cara Vassif Be and several other members of th- chamber Of deputies have been d.. ported, presumably to Malta, by f' British. They were placed on board the cruiser Hebiscus today shortly before that warship sailed.
 After Mustapha Renal and Reouf Bey, Halide Edib was probably the best known speaker and organizer ir the nationalist movement. When the Greeks landed at Smyrna and soma Turks were killed she cast aside al traditions of Turkish women. She organized and addressed mass meet ings and" so inf1amed the Turks here against alleged plans for the dis memberrn ent of the country that tha Allied high commissioners forbade further meetings. She has often beer described in the British press as
 "hrebrand and a dangerous agita tor.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
DIED

KETTLE In this city, March IS. 1920, David Kettle, aged SC years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Undertaking Par lors of J. H. Carroll, 54 Elm street, on Saturday. March, 20. at ? p. III. Rev. D. Nj. Lewis of NewfieId M. 2. church will off1ciate.
 Interment family plot LakevieW cemetery. a% DEVENY - In this city, March r, 1920, Minette Maryuil, infant daughter of MT and Mrs. Edward Deveny, aged months. 1 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Mortuary Chapel of August G. Baker, 1888 StratfoTd avenue, on Saturday at 2:3Oi p. m.
 Interment Lakeview cemetery. WHETsLER-In this city, Thursday, March IS. 1920, at his home! 170S Fairfield avenue, George w. Wheeler. aged IT years.
 Funeral services will be held at the Service Room of Hawley & VII mot, 866 Lafayette street, on Sun day, Fist inst, at p. m.
 Burial in Union cemetery, Easton.
 a BARRETT-In this city, Wednesday, March IT, 1920. William M, son of James and Annie Barrett, aged 20 years, months, 20 days.
 Friends are invited to attend tho funeral from the residence of the parents, 455 East Main street, on Saturday, March 20, at S:30 a. m. and from St. Mary's church at g o'clock.
 Burial in St. Michaers cemetery. Automobile cortege. S1Sb* DIXON In this city, Wednesday March IT, 1920, Harriet. widow oi John W. Dixon, aged 55 years, Il months, 21 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence. 103 Wells, on Saturday, March 20, at 2 o'clock.
 Interment Park cemetery. STD"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
BERLIN NOW
 UNDER RULE
 OF BAYONETS
tcontinued from Page Onel


 near the parliament buildings, while in Charlottenburg and other suburbs | of the city there ware clashes which | resulted in loss of fife. Officials Of the Ebert regime are ex- | pected to take charge of affairs at the German capital today and it seems they will be called upon to face sit uation gravely serious. While radical elements have not attempted organ ized attacks on the capital econodnH conditions are described as serious and absolute. disorder IS peneVeo Io reign in politics
 The resumption of power by the constitutional government is opposed by those believe it bargained with the reactionary leaders who tried to seize control, and there seems to be an UT gent demand for a reorganization or the ministry and changes in poacy in important particulars
 Reports from Germany outside or Berlin are such that a clear view or the situation is hard to obtain. Whlle it is said soviets have been formed lh a number of important towns and ! cities and in industrial distrlcts, IL does not appear the movement IS ,aining momentum On the other hand it would seem communist sym uathizers have met with stern oppo- station at many points and 1t is pos sible reports of soviet activities nave been exaggerated
 f Stuttgart March 1S-The nallon al assembly which met in -extraoroln ary session here this afternoon was tonight declared adjourned by us president, Konstantin Fehrenbacn, 10
 meet in Berlin on Tuesday next. The government decided to proceed to Berlin on Sunday. (This despatcn presumably embodies later decisions than those in the Coblenz advices previously received which stated the government would return from Stutt- cart on Saturday and that the na- tional assembly and Pruss1an ole' would meet III Berlin on Sunday.
 The majority socialist leaders here have demanded that Gustav Noske the minister of defense, resign his most. Herr Noske has compiled p3 rendering his resignation to Presldehl Ebert but the government has no rnnorted 9 decision as to it's accept ance and will not do so until the cao fnet has cons: dered the question.
 should Noske retire it seems prob aIlIe he will be succeeded by Genera Won Seecht now in command Of the troops in Berlin. Dr. Schiller, th' minister of justice, is being mention cd for the presidentship in the pro posed reorganized cabinet Her
 Noske was present at the assembl! session today when Philip Scheloe , mann, majority socialist leader an' former premier, attacked the minis
 ter of defense in a stirring speech an' ! demanded a radical overhaultng O
 the cabinet Herr Henke, leader O
 the independent socialists. aske' . Herr Noske where he was when th Kapp forces had their hands at tn 2 governments throat and why he dl' , not "break their bones" but Her NosIze by this time had disappeared | from the chamber
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-19
BEAT ANIMAL BRUTALLY AND
 IS FINED S1O

It. cost Mike Bisgowsl1i, of ParB avenue extension, S10 and costs this morning, to learn that he caLnot lose his temper and nearly fog the life ouI O. T '0T merely because the animal follows his wagon.
 Bisgowski was arrested yesterday afternoon after he had been seen to grab a dog by the collar and beat the an nal mercilessty with a heavy whip In the City Court today, the man claimed that the dog followed his wagon and he beat the canine so that it would go home.