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The New York herald., 1920-01-31
Weekly Textile Page
Raw Situation
Alarms Silk Men
Manufacturers Take Steps Toward
Increasing Production al Re.
cent Dinner.

The serious situation thst silk manu-
fact'nerz face and whtch eliminated iy
dinner meeting of the s4lk nlanufactur-
ers at the Hosel Astor Wednesday even,
ing has brought out an acknowledgment
from them that raw silk is priced on toe
high s basis, and unless some n cans oi
changing the entire situation is found
there is strong possibility that the sale
OF silk merchandise as permanent prop.
osition will be seriously impaired
No definite steps have been taken Sc
far, but programme OF activity is in the
making which will have for its premier
purpose the tnoreasirg OF tho available
raw silk supply IN whatever countries an
increase is possible.
About go manufacturers attended the
meeting Opiy manufacturers were there
and no Japanese or Chinese factors in silk
were among those present. II was felt
that by making Il purely gathering OF
manufacturers there would result freer
discussion OF conditions.
In the discussion following the dinner
It was br Ight out that raw silk is priced
today higher than The facts warrant.
Japanese silk interests themselves admit
that there is a speculative element in the
market that must be eliminated, and they
are waiting to learn steps that will elm
mate il. II was pointed out that the
Bourse in Yokohama IS q. source Of much
rampant speculation, and many of the
manufacturers firmly believe that this
bucket shop" as il is named, must be
eliminated.
The close connection and the i.ifluen ce
between the Bourse and the open market
have resulted in sharp advances in the
prices for raw silk. which have taken them
beyond all reason. il IS stated. And n
addition there is a shortage OF some OF
the better grades OF raw silk which arc
in most demand.
The manufacturers have concluded Ina.
other sources OF supply must DO found
Japan. Il is believed, has expanded 20 the
limit of her capacity so little more e-l-
pansion is looked for from that quarter
The most logical source for an increase
is believed 10 be China.
President Charles Cheney, OF the Silk
Association, said. in discussing the situa-
ton, that there was no lack of friendship
between this country and Japan and that
there was absolutely no hostile feeling be-
tween tho two peoples The Japanese
themselves, he said, fuly realize the seri-
BUSINESS OF the situation and are waiting
for our help to remedy IT,
The New York herald., 1920-01-31
WINDSOR PRINT
WORKS TAKEN OVER
Consolidated Textile Corporation in
Conhol--Old Managers
Remain.

Z, was announced during the week thai
the Windsor Print Works. az Norti
Adams, Mass, on which President f. x
Rupprecht, OF the Consolidated Textiles
Corporation has had an option, has beer
acquired For that corporation and win be
turned over 20 II in short time. when
various legal details have been completed
\ circular sent out 10 the stockholders OF
the Consolidated said. in part
Your corporation has arranged 70 sc-
quire not less than the controlling interest
and expects to acquire Substantially all OF
The stock of the Windsor Print Works. OF
North Adams, Mass, subject to the verifi-
cation OF figures by the accountants OF
your corporation and the approval of legal
details by its counsel.
The purchase price will be paid in stool,
of your corporation at valuation for
such stock Of $50 a share. No additional
financing will therefore be necessary in
connetcion with the acquisition OF these
properties.
Your directors and officers believe that
this purchase will be an exceedingly val
liable one for your corporation and one
which will substantially increase the earn
ing capacity and standing in the trade of
this corporation.
The business % the Windsor Plant
Works was originally established in 1929.
Its products consist of printed and dyed
cotton fabrics, tho brands for which have
long been established and have the high
est standing in this and other countries.
II has in the past been very successful
and has been operated on a profitable
basis. Those responsible for its successful
operation during recent years viii re-
main with the company"
Fred Howard. son OF the late Charles
Howard, will continue in charge of the
merchandising end OF the business, as
sisted by C. Worth Howard and j. T.
Ceoffroy. The mill anagement will con-
tinue in the hands of D. \. Russell and
Joseph Bennett. who have made re-
markably fine record in the plant Alfred
Ferguson. treasurer of the Windsor will
probably be actively associated with the
Consolidated Textile Corpora ton
Last reports stated that the print works
were capitalized at s. 10000 and had fiji
teen printing machines. The plant is
equipped 10 dye, finish and print all kinds
OF cotton goods, and has been doing its
be9t work on the higher qualities % per-
Gales, voilcs, crepes. draperes. lawns. dim
tides. e.
The New York herald., 1920-01-31
NOVEMBER RAW SILK
IMPORTS TOTAL S44.O36,246

imports Of raw silk IN silcins, reeled tron
the cocoon or rcreeied. came IN during
November through the New York customs
district, while the Rhode vr'ard district
was the principal importer 81 silk waste
during that mon 9ecording O statistics
made public Ivy Ehe Bureau Toreigr,
and Domestic Conlmarce
OF the total asNAs'1. 40l Dorrs of raw
six In skcins, va rel nt 49, ,2,G. i'm
ported during Novomper. &tl.1 pounds
valued at So, ,iiG. S52 came Mpuga he New
York district OF the e9 . hounds valued
at s1.0S7.2SS. of silk waste Imported Turing
the months. 10000 pot as. ~ lucd s17l,-
ll9. were imported tarprgs thc ,hode
Island district.
The New York herald., 1920-01-31
SILK TRADE TO SEND
DELEGATION TC lArEM

TO return The visit of tha raaafeer r.s 4,
silk reelers last year a de rl-a' ~ fHa.r
sentng the silk Associatior 7f taer .
will leave San Francisco o. ne rna,.
ship Marking or February ~ fol J.,nai
and China While in Japan hey eu D.
the guests of the Japanese s.iH m6istry
and it is expected that every pcr.Ipi :
Will be given them to investiEat1 an napts
They are expected to return to ,his cont =.
by Juno /
The delegation will bo IN harg ID
President Charles Cheney Of a., lFBt
Association of America, Other neut.cr
will be William c. Cheney. L. bhf
john y. Dunlop, George A. Pc
Douty and Ramsey peusnet. Sec
the silk Association OF America
The New York herald., 1920-01-31
THROWN SILK PRICES
UNCHANGED. MAY RISE

80 change is made in the thrown sill1
prices. 4 number OF manufacturers are
asking twenty-five cents more pound
than others. yet this does not necessarily
mean that prices arc higher Il j. more
nearly accurate TO say that prices are
nominal.
Tho supply is so small that seller can
get any price hc chooses to ask. and
some arc asking all they think the traffic
viii bear Changes in thrown silks promise
10 be upward rather than downward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
Movie Star Takes
Poison bV Mistake

Paris, Sept. 9.-Olive Thomas, NOV
ing picture actress. is lying in a crit
ical condition at the American hospi-
tai at Neuilly, where she was taken
several days ago suffering from mer-
curial poisoning. An official state
ment issued by DR.. Joseph Choate, an
American physician who is in charge
of the case, says,
THE situation is serious, but recov-
cry is hopeful"
1t is learned. however, from a re-
liable source that the condition of
Miss Thomas is extremely critical and
that her recovery is doubtful.
DR.. Choate said today that the act
ress had swallowed a solution of alco-
hol preparation containing u grammes
or bi-chloride of mercury. sufficient to
XIII 25 men, and added that she had
taken it through error.
Recently Miss Thomas, it is said
had been suffering froA nervous de-
preston and had expressed fear for
the safety of her husband, Jack Pick
ford. According to DR.. Choate, it was
only through the prompt first aid
given by Pickford on his return to the
hotel where they were stopping that
MISS Thomas is alive now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
Truck and Sedan in Smash

A crash between a sedan belonging
to DR.. George T. Chase of New York
City and a truck owned by Charles
Quimby of this city took place on
College avenue Thursday afternoon
shortly after o'clock, Just at the
junction of Chaplin street. The
truck was driven by Fred Mosher
and was going up College avenue.
while the other car was coming down
College avenue. When near Chaplin
street, the truck swung over to the
left to turn into Chaplin street when
the sedan struck the truck fairly on
the side. The mud guards of the car
were bent and one of the lights was
broken entirely off while the right
running board of the truck was rip
ped on and the mud guard on the
same side somewhat bent. DR.. Chase
with his party were coming through
from Sebec Lake, where the family
has been summering and were on
their way to their home in New
York They said that they had the
right Of way and the truck cut in
anead of them in such a way that
1neY could not avoid collision al
though they swung to the right in
attempt to do so. They stated that
AFTER the crash. the sedan was drag
ged out of it's course for several feet.
DR.. Chase, after ascertaininR the
number OF the truck and the name Of
the owner, proceeded on his iour-
ney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
Say Italian Premier
Failed to Grasp Bigness
of Metal Workers Strike

London, Sept. 9-The MILAN cor
respondent of the London Times
thinks that Premier Giolitti failed to
realize the magnitude of the metal
workers movement in Italy until too
late, and that he then tried to bring
pressure to bear on the masters.
But these remained firm and accused
the government of omission of time
ly action to protect their property
and they argue that to capitulate
now would weaken and compromise
their position forever.
The premier is reluctant to order
the men to quit the factories, adds
the correspondent. because he wishes
to avoid the hostility of the Socialists
in the chamber and fears to test the
loyalty Of the army. If settle
ment is not reached by Friday the
Socialists deputies are expected to
demand the immediate reassem bling
of parliament and will propose that
the government reduisition the fac
tories and conduct them temporarily
by state management.
1t would be a mistake, however,
continues the correspondent, to rep
resent Italy as being on the verge Of
a social upheaval. unless some sensa-
tional incidents should precipitate a
violent clash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10

Miss Lula Althea Payne and Frank
Alton Herbert, both of this city,
were quietly married Thursday fore
noon at 1890 o'clock at the Methodist
parsonage on Center street by Rev.
w. r. Pierce. pastor of the Methodist
church with the double ring service.
The couple was unattended and the
bride wore a becoming gown of blue
satin with blue velvet hat. to match.
The bride is the oldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Payne of the
River road and was a graduate of
the Waterville high school in the
year 1916 and Of the Gorham Normal
school in 1918. Since her graduation,
she has taught two years in the pub
lie schools Of the city. The groom is
the son Of Mrs. Abbie Price of Man
chester, N. H., which is one of the
places the young couple will visit
during their honeymoon which will
also include Boston and several
places in Maine. Mr.. Herbert is in
the employ of the Maine Central
railroad. Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert will
live at as Western avenue on their
return from their wedding trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
"CoIby Alumnus" Out.

The Colby Alumnus of the fourth
quarter Of the year has lust come
from the press. This issue contains
80 pages of printed matter and is pro-
fusely illustrated with snapshots of
the Colby pageant and centennial
scenes. 1t will be of great historical
interest as it contains many of the
principal addresses delivered at the
centennial exercises in June. The
Alumnus will not be on sale and can
be obtained only by subscription.
Noted in the table of contents are
the anniversary dinner addresses by
President Roberts and Chief Justice
Leslie c. Cornish: Give and It Shall
Be Given Unto You" by President
Roberts: Three Lessons of A CentuN-
by Smaller Mathews: The Future of
Colby by Albion W. Small: lists of
returning graduates to the centen-
NAL and Of givers to the centennial
half-million fund; reports of the nec-
rologist. the alumnae association. the
athletic situation: and q wealth of
other matter Of great interest to ev-
cry Colby man and woman. The
frontispiece is an excellent likeness
OF President Roberts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
PETTY THEFT FROM
AUTO SERVICE STATION

The Franklin Service station OF
Charles street was broken into some
time during Wednesday night and a
small quantity Of cash, amounting
to about $500 was taken from the
cash register, and the combination
Of the safe was tempered with. The
register is an old-fashioned one. of
a kind not familiar to the intruders
and although it was not locked, they
could not open it and took it out of
the Office into the garage proper and
pried it open with a chisel to get
at the contents.
Entrance to the building was made
through one Of the windows which
was pried open and then it became
an easy matter to scale the unfinish-
ed partition and gain access to the
office. 1t was thought at first by the
proprietor. Clair Marston, that the in
trusion was made by someone who
wished to learn the formula of the
mixture on which the Franklin cars
are making their endurance test bn+
as this was merely commercial gas
oline, the search would have nroved
Of no avail, as far as that knowisdoe
was concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
Committee Divided
CONTINUED from Page ons)

Of the Republican National Ways and
Means Committee. and Reeve Schley,
eastern treasurer, and pursue the in
vstigation further.
The Chicago end of the present in
quiry will be practically completed
tomorrow. E. H. Moore OF, Youngs-
town, Ohio, Governor Cox's person
al representative who has been sit
ting on the side lines two days
coaching Senator Reed in the ques-
tons to be asked witnesses, will re-
sumo the stand to complete his own
interrupted testimony. Little of the
Moore testimony remains to be TAX
en-. it is believed. as the examination
of witnesses, in which he has partici-
pated on the Democratic side, has
brought out most of. the leads which,
he. as Governor Coxs representative,
had to offer.
c. w. Lee, eastern regional direc-
tor of the Republican ways and
means committee. with jurisdiction
over seven eastern states, and a few
minor witnesses remain to be heard
Saturday the committee expects to
examine several girls from the In
ternal Revenue Office at Grand
Forks, N D., where Democrats are
said to have solicited $40 contribu-
tons from girl clerks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
Cork Hunger Striker
Claims is u. S. Citizen
Colby to Investigate

New York. Sept. 9-The Irish Pro-
gressive League announced here to-
day that Secretary of State Colby
had cabled the American consul at
Cork for a full report on Patrick
Joseph Murphy. hunger-strike pris-
oner in Jail there, who is said by
the league to be a citizen of the
United States.
Murphy was born in Lynn. Mass.
in 1894, officials Of the league as
serted, adding that they had ap-
pealed to President Wilson in his
behalf. Secretary Colby's cable was
said to have been dispatched today
as a result of this appeal
A brother of Murphy informed the
league Of Murphy's American .citi-
zenship, it was stated. with the as
sertion that Murphy so far had been
convicted Of no crime, but awaiting
trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
New York Republican
Magee Says at Fairfield

Fairfield, Me. Sept. Republican
success in New York state in Novem-
Der was predicted my Congressman
Walter M. MCGEE of Syracuse, n. Y.
in speech here tonight in connection
with the campaign in this state I'VE
are going to bury the Democratic pres
idential candidate under an avalanche
Of votes" he said.
Governor Cox is foolish enough"
the congressman continued. Ito advo-
cate and urge the ST. Lawrence pro-
ject. the proposed expenditure of hun
dreds of millions of dollars by the
federal government in foreign waters
under foreign control. The completion
of this project would mean the de-
struction of the New York state canal
and would be body blow to tine great
ports of New York and Boston. The
Democratic candidate has some nerve
to appeal to the electorate Of New York
for votes under such circumstances"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
COL. ROOSEVELT VISITS
HIS FORMER NURSE

Miss Stella Rogers of this city, who
is nursing patient in Skowhegan re-
ceived a very distinguished. caller a
few days ago in the person of Lit. Col.
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.. who was her
patient while in the hospital overseas.
Col. Roosevelt recounted the incident
with clearness even to his remarks as
he came out from under ether at the
time Of the operation, as told him by
his brother, Kermit, who was present.
Miss Rogers was delighted to meet
her patient again. who chatted for
overhaul an hour on matters connect
I'd with his overseas experience in
which Miss Rogers had an interesting
part
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
Red Report Says
Forces Far from
Licked by Poles

Paris, Sept. "a Moscow wireless
communication picked up today
says:
The Polish government Is mis-
taken if it has illusions that the mill
itary situation has undergone un-
favorable changes, as, owing to the
reserves sent to the front, the mill
tary situation of Soviet Russia
once more is brilliant.
1--WE adhere, as ever, to the condi-
tons of our ultimatunh. We hope
for lasting peace, but owing to the
incessant struggle of the Polish
workmen for peace with Russia, we
have the right to complete the
mems militia without injuring the
cause of peace.
The soviet government hopes for
the moral support and sympathy of
the working classes of all countries.
The British government would
oppose with the same vigor the for
nation of an armed bourgeois
militia.
The Polish government suddenly
shows great desire for peace, the
foreign minister, Prince Sapieha,
expressing the hope that the negotia-
tons will be concluded at the earliest
possible moment. The Red army in
several sectors has begun an Of
fensive and the government of
Poland understands that with the
end of the Polish successes it is the
most favorable moment to make
peace.
Poland has founded great hopes
upon international politics as a
weapon against Soviet Russia but
the American government has af-
frmed in positive manner it's OPP
position to Polish Imperialism, ad
vising Poland not to attempt the
occupation of Russian territory. The
stand of the American government
is what has inspired the Polish
| landlords in their desire to make
peace"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
Brooklyn Takes Lead
in National Race

New York. Sept. s.-Brooklyn hon.
pea into the lead in the National
League pennant race today by de-
1eatlng st. Louis, while Cincinnati
slipped to second place as the result
OF splitting double header with Bos-
ton. New York. in third place. lost
some ground by dropping q close
game to the Chicago club.
Cleveland in the American Learue
gained a few points by defeating and
sending the Yankees to third place.
while. the Chicago White Sox won
from Boston and climbed into second
place. ... -.s
Victories for the leaders do not add
as many points as defeats subtract.
and. while Cleveland and Chicago
each added three points to their
standing by winning today, the New
York Yankees lost five by losing to
the. Indians. These results give
Cleveland a lead of eleven points. or
one full game over Chicago, and six
teen points. or one and one half
games over New York The White
sox have an advantage Of half a
game over the Yankees. BROOKLYN
maintains a half game lead or two
points over Cincinnati.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10

to collecting and transmitting the
money to the National treasurer and
that he did not know what that Of
fetal did with it.
Mr.. Owens testimony brought first
chuckles, then gales of laughter
from the committee and. audience.
He began by identifying himself to
Senator Reed as "a professional
money digger" and said he had been
engaged in that work for twenty
years. He was asked at once about
the substitute for Form 1o1. but
would not acknowledge original
knowledge of it. Finally he told Sen
ator Reed that he might have made
suggestions about every paragraph in
the document, but knew nothing
about it in its complete state.
He identified several paragraphs
as orthodox" but disclaimed know
ledge of every referring to city
quotas, campaigns and chairmen. He
said he had attended a meeting in
Chicago at which the document was
supposed to have been discussed but
left after listening to speeches by
Mr.. Upham and Chairman Hays.
Mr.. Owen said he had spent about
five months in organization work in
the five states he supervised, about
half that time being spent in Ohio
He was asked to describe his duties
and said he visited county chairmen
and state directors and "looed over
the field. ..~, -.-
Didn't you make suggestions to
them ?" was one question.
No sir. very seldom. I have been
told my look is better than nv
words was the enigmatic reply.
When the witness declared he did
not know the quotas of the various
towns be visited, Senator Reed indi-
Gated that he had no more questions.
senator Spencer then brought out
the age OF the system for collecting
hepuollcan funds and Senator Pome-
rene TOOK up the examination.
Mr.. Owen greeted the new question
er as fellow Ohioan and told him that
Mr.. kelleys scheme of doubling the
Ohio county quotas had not been fol-
lowed in Kentucky, Indiana and West
virginia,
Don't you think they rather bun
coed the people of our state by doubl-
ing their quotas?" smilingly inquired
Senator Pomerene.
Ohio buncoed the country by get
ting all the candidates for President"
interposed Senator Kenyon.
(which only shows that which they
want good man they come to Ohio"
rejoined Senator Pomerene.
Thank you for the compliment"
supplemented Mr.. Owen. and the re-
sultant laughter brought the after
noon session to a close.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
Rumor of Injury to Ruth
Started by Gamblers

cincinnati. o.. Sept, 9-Comment-
ing on the rumor that Babe Ruth
and other members of the Yankee
team had been injured, Colonel Hus-
ton. part owner of the Yankees. while
mere today, said he was informed BY
long distance telephone from New
iork that it was believed that "sure
tnins gamblers a(arted the story"
nave no facts on which to base
any charges" Colonel Huston said.
out one can understand the posi-
ollltles of gamblers getting unfair
ODDS through just such tricks This
Is something baseball authoritiea
nave no way of stopping. I want TO
say, however, that there has not
been a suspicion of anything wrong,
no matter what one may think about
getting baseball or an thing else"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-09-10
Connecticut Republicans
Name Lake for Governor

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 7-Everett
J. Lake Of Hartford. former Lieuten-
ant-Governor was nominated as Re-
publican candidate for Governor by
the state convention of the party this
afternoon. The choice was unexpect-
ed, as he did not figure in the first
two ballots.
Mr.. Lake was defeated for thu
gubernatorial nomination ten years
ago. He is 40 years of age and a
graduate of Worcester Polytechnic
institute and Harvard University.
Charles A. Templeton, ex-state sem
ator from Waterbury. was nominated
for lieutenant-g governor.