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Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-20
Judge Overrules Motion
For New Trial in Will Case

Tecumseh, Neb, Dec 19.-(Spe-
ciaf.)-Judge j. B. Raper of the
Johnson county district court has
overruled a motion for new trial
in the L. H Laflin will case This
case. was found in favor of the will,
allowing probation, and against a
son, Guy Latin, who sought TO break
the Instrument. The motion for a
new trial was recently argued, and
the judge took the matter under
adyisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-20
Alleged Bootlegger Bound
Over to District Court

McCock. Neb., Dec. io.-(Special.)
Mike Moore. alleged bootlegger,
was given a preliminary trial before
County Judge A. L. link and bound
over to the next term of district
court on charge of illegal sale of
liquor. His bond was placed at
$l0,500, on five counts, two of them
for alleged illegal sale of liquor and
three for alleged forgery. Moore
is under $4,000 additiona bonds, one
of the bonds being OIL a bench war
rant. Moore is held in the steel
cell of the county Jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-20
Charges Bodies Cremated
In Boiler Room Of Asylum

Baltimore, Dec. 19.-The practice
Of crenating unclaimed bodies under
the boilers in the engine room at
Bayyiew asylum was brought to
light by DR.. c. w. Wood, member
of the board of supervisors of city
charities. @
DR.. Wood disclosed this method
in a statement denying charges Of
DR.. ]. w. Williams that he was
playing politics" at Bayview.
He said he had sought money to
build a crematory so that the dead
can be disposed of in a decent man
ner in the future"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-20
Arguments Against Sale
OF Rio Crande Road Heard

St. Louis, Dec. 19.-Arguments Of
attorneys representing stockholders
Of the Denver and Rio Grande rail-
road who are opposing its sale for
S5,000,000 as authorized by the fed
eral court in Denver. were heard by
Judges Sanborn and Lewis in the
United States circuit court of ap-
peals> The case was taken under ad-
yiSnment.
Evidence was submitted 10 show
the stockholders would suffer a
heavy loss if the sale Of the rail-
road should be confirmed.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-20
Textile Workers to Send
Christmas Gift to Debs

Lawrence, Mass, Dee. "a col
lection to send a Christmas gift
and greeting to Eugene V. Debs.
socialist candidate for president in
the last election now in the federal
penitentiary at Atlanta, was. taken
at a mass meeting of the Amalga-
mated Textile Workers Of Amer
ica. Cigars and oranges will form
a large part Of the gift, it was said.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-20
Logging Plant Closes.

Salem, Ore, Dec. l9.-The c, K.
Spaulding Logging company an
nounced that the Salem plant of the
corporation would close indefinitely.
Approximately 400 men will be
thrown out Of employment. Uncer-
tainty of the lumber market and
the necessity for immediate repairs
were given as reasons for suspen-
sion
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-20
Printers Strike Against
Move to Reduce Salaries

Lawrence, Mass, DEG 19.--De-
signers, engravers and printers at the
Pacific Print works, about 30 i'll
number. went out on a strike against
a wage cut OF 22H per cent. which
is to go into effect Monday. Should
the strike continue, it would event.
ually affect the entire plant, employ
ing about 1900.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-20
Banks Requested Not to
Distribute Gold Coins

Washington, Dec. l9.-National
and other banks have been re-
quested by John Burke, treasurer
o fthe United States, not to dis
tribute gold coin for holiday pur-
poses. The request is in line with
the policy OF the treasury to con-
serve the gold reserve, it was eNr
planned.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-20
Budapest Postal Workers
Arrested for Stealing Mail

Vienna, Dec. lo.--Uewish Tele-
graphic Agency)--A number of pos
tai officials in Budapest have been
arrested in connection with thefts
from American mail, says dispatch
from Budapest today. 1t has been
discovered that $300,000 has been
stolen from American letters.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-20
: Ship Asks Help.

Montreal, Dec. l9--Listing SO bad
ly that its Latch combings were
awash. due to shifted cargo. the
steamer Chicago City this morning
seifts sOut a-call for immediate assist.
ance. 1t reported its poSition as off
the Newfoundland banksa 1000 miles
cast of Halifax
Omaha daily bee., 1920-12-20
Cork Officials Barred
From Probe Nof Big Fire

Cork. Dec. lo.-The corporation
has refused the request Of the mill
targ authorities to permit the city
engineer and other officials to at
tend the inquiry into Saturday nights
fire. 1t has renewed its offer to per-
init testimony to be given before IAN
impartial tribunal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
Gardiner Boys
Lose to Lewiston

Tuning The tables from last
a1-s Nav Day game with Cardi-
L-H-sIon vent home with
a-s--s scalp hanging from
.a- 81. he score OF the game
eng Lewiston :. Gardiner 5. The
game was loosely played viewed
.,an -! 1nEles.
2 h lrst inning the visitors
succeeded Il putting a man across
ne pate. Goddard being hit by u
Etche1 nail ana stealing second.
>;z-=v ras safe on an error by
Douglass Falrhanks famed and
Nsenan came through with a sin
&c scorng Goddard. Leighton
,aEnag he next Two.
Gardner started strong in her
IA vatn Douglass was safe on
AlsetIzn's error. He stole second
a1e ans home when Mooers sim
sEe. The inning closed when Men,
-el-v famed the next two batters.
L tts ,h,rd lewiston scored three
LIS ~ three hits. two errors and
0=!ee- : choice. The lead thus
ssl1eo vas enough for the visitors.
lo-sa Gardiner made a strong bid
,1s s2x,h. Kinds famed. Mooers
Is passed. stole second and went
ma N Le,ghton's single. C..
A-1-eth fled out ana Il. Hildreth
-'7s ittougn with a double. clean
20 SatAs Grant WAS sent in 70 hit
- -tl2ck4ey but flied out.
Ia SUMMARY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day, Capt John DAILY.
John J. Gallagher OF Portland. late
Co. Z. l03 Is Inf. has been taken
up T. \. 2 awaiting re-admission.
The returns from burroughs Sat
urday We're Edward P Kenney from
Waterbury ana Albert E. Clark from
birmingham.
The returns from passes Saturday
We're Charles Olsen from Cam
bridge: John c. Budd from Bruins
WICK and Mark Coleman from Provi-
dence
The following have been transfer
rad 10 other Branches: John T. Par
uler 10 Danville: Willie c. Powell to
the Pacific and George Il. Dupaw
20 the Northwestern.
The moving picture program for
this week will be: Monday, Charles
Ray in Red Hot Dollars 4 comedy
and Pathe News; Wednesday Creigh-
ton Hale in oh Boy 4 Ford Week
iy and conedy: Friday, Mary Pick
ford in Daddy Long Legs" Pathe
News anu a Comedy. Seven thirty
new time.
Burroughs have been granted to
Robert Elms. John J. McDernott
Charles Devine. Freeman A Fisher
and Robert J. Lynch 10 Boston. and
John King 10 Portland; Hugh G.
Christie 20 Providence; John w Du-
ane TO Danbury; Eugene Wood 10
Bridgeport: Thomas H. Fealy 10
Washington. D. c. and John L. Bean
10 kennebunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
DON'T FORGET THE DATE
MAY 6
Captain Raeketr
Followed by dancing. Music by
DOUGLASS ORCHESTRA
With all the Latest Selections
may3dit
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Is TO BE ESSAY AWARD

High school pupils Of the country
are TO be given an opportunity 10
compete for q four years university
scholarship 70 be awarded for the
best essay submitted in connection
with Ship by Truck-Good Roads
Week. MAY I7-22. according 20 an
announcement made today, which
said that the essays viii be read anu
the prizes awarded by judges to be
appointed by the Federal Bureau OF
Education.
The contest, il is said. IS for the
purpose Of focusing public attention
on the necessity for good roads and
The feasibility Of the motor truck as
a short haul medium.
According to plans approved by
Commits sioner OF Education. P p.
Claxtan. contestants. 10 be eligible to
compete for the national prize. first
must have won one OF the prizes TO
he awarded by various organizations
and individuals IN their respective
communities. The national prize S
TO be known as the II. :. Firestones
University Scholarship, anu will be
given in any college or university
chosen by the winner All High
school pupils may submit fire hun
dred word essay, which must be en-
titled. ship by Truck and Good
Roads" but if the national prize is
won by any pupil other than senior
the award viii be deferred until the
winner is ready 10 matriCulate at the
institution CT his choice.
Judges VINO Will make the national
awcrd Will be named by Commits
sioner Claxton before May 30. by
which time all essays must be sub
nitted. School superin1endents and
principals OF High schools are being
acquainted this week with the terms
OF the contest and. il is expected.
more than one million ESSAYS will be
written upon this subject. serving to
accentuatc the interest and TO widen
the scope of discussion 20 be created
by Ship by Tr7ick-tlood Roads
Week. during which time caravans of
motor trucks VIII tour every section
OF the country.
Organizations whose members are
lending the weight of their influence
and activities toward making the.
week a success. include the American
Automobile Association. the United
States Chamber Of Commerce. the
American Automobile Chamber of
Commerce. the National Grange. the
ship by Truck Bureau. the Army. the
Navy, and churches and schools gen.
orally.
State superintendent of instrur-
ton are being requested TO direct the
contest within their commonwealth.
Prizes are to be awarded in each
community and will be determined
by local committees.
Announcement of other national
prizes 10 be awarded by or-aniza-
tons which are lending their sup
port 10 the program for the week is
expected 10 be made soon. H =
Firesione. donor of the scholarship.
is originator and sponsor Of the Ship
by Truck movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
Ambrose Read, Veteran Guide.
Aged Is

Ambrose Read OF West Gardner. The
veteran Moosehead guide. who has seen
IS years of service as guide. Will this
months celebrate his 18th brit day. Mr..
Reads flrst experience IN ne woods was
at the age of L. and he was 50 fasci-
mated with the beauties Of nature that
he had made guiding his life work. He
is well versed in all woodcraft anu can
handle canoe with the skill ana dex-
terity of an Indian. He, IS still in good
health and filled with delightful rerri-
niscences Of the open. In his travels
he has covered all Of the northern SEC
ton Of Maine and much OF New Bruins
WICK and IS familiar with all the lakes
and streams OF that locality.
His -lrst work as = guide was AT
Moosehead lake and a frequent trip was
up the West Branch in a canoe. The
West Branch has seven miles Of ex-
Cee-diasiy swift water and is per,Ious TO
navigate. but Mr.. Read has never vet
met with an accident on thu Sc waters.
Mr.. Read takes man parties on long
rip and as long period Il three
months has sometimes been consumed
on one trip He usually starts from
hfneo. following The West branch ana
by making several carries he touches
Chamberlain. Heron, Chur hill, Nun
sakis and Long lakes. Firm The latter
he goes down the Allegash river ana
then down the -. John to MacAdam
Junction and from there by rain hack
10 Kineo. He IS a crack shot and mas
many trophies AT his home IN West Car
diner.
Mr.. Read is native Of Orono ana
when the Civil War broke ont was
among the first 10 enlist rom Bangor.
He became a member of Co. T, Ist Ne
Cav, serving during the entire war. AT
Middlenurg he was severely wounded
and left on the field some time for dead
He carries with him souvenir Of the
war in the shape Of a letter written by
himself 10 has mother. dated at For-
Royal in 1857 For 70 years. when he
has not been engaged IN guiding, he
has been employed by the Hoilings-
worth & Whitney Paper Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS
Larry Semon in
His Home, Sweet Home"
At the Acme Today

Local movie-fans are in for treat
today when Larry Semon. the big
gest little comedian on The screen.
will be seen in His Home. Sweet
Home a picture with a Thousand
laughs In this frivolous film Larry
will highly nmuse you with his fun
ny capers. He is peculiar, droll
little fellow and as a mir h provoher
he has no superior II you've never
seen him cut up" do sot today and
if you have seen him once you'll
Jump at the chance 10 enjoy his
humorous pranks once again
Larry Is really the big noise to-
day but the management mas secured
in addition big Paramount Artcraft
feature entitled. April Foilies." star
ring dainty Marion Davies. Miss
Davies work in ',Cecelia ~ the Pink
Roses" was of the highest order and
her admirers will be pleased 10 see
her in this recent release.
Tomorrow the first episode of The
Silent Avenger." 4 million dollar SUI
per- serial of love, honor. canGer and
daring, will be shown. This is a
gripping Vitagraph production star
ring William Duncan and the man
agement considers itself fortunate in
booking this popular seI1al.-adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
Administration Forces
Control Texas Convention

Dallas. Tex, May --latest re-
turns tonight from Saturday Demo-
cratic precinct conventions through
out Texas showed definitely that
candidates favorinG the present ma
Iional administration had won 1900
of the 400 votes IN the State con-
vention TO be held May *. The anti
administration force headed by for
mer Senator Joseph W. Bailey, ac-
cording to available returns. had OBJ
tanned 40 of The state convention
votes One hundred and ffty-one
votes still were unaccou2led for IN
the unofficial returns
Complete returns VIII not be avail
able. il was said. until The county
conventions meet Tuesday 20 select
the State convention delegates in ac-
cordance with instructions given by
yesterdays precinct meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
Warren Dorr Estate to
Christian Science Church

The estate Of Warren Dorr. late Of
Gardiner. by the terms of the viii which
has recently been fled for probate at
the probate court. Augusta, is be-
queathed to the Christian Science
church of Gardner. the interest only
to be used by the church for a period
Of 30 years after which if deemed ex-
pedient and under conditions specified
in the will. the principal may be used
for necessary church purposes. The es-
tate of the deceased is estimated At
$500; real estate $500 and personal es-
tate sseoo
Edith Lunt Smith of Gardiner is
named as executrix of the viii. The
viii was made Oct. 3, 1911. and the wit
nesses were Arthur L. Perry. Charles
A. Eidr;dge and II. Adelia Perry OF
Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
Five Generation. in One Lodge

1t is seldom that a fraternial order
has had upon its roll of members
i've generations of one family. Her
man Lodge, r and \. NJ, has this
record. Several months ago Alvin
W. Coss was given his Master Mason
degree. The reason the young man
became member of HerTnon Lodge
was one Of pure sentiment, for Mr..
Coss is a resident OF the city OF
Bath and special dispensation was
necessary for him TO accomplish his
desires. His reason was that his
father, grandfather. great grand
father and great great grandfather
mad taken their Masonic degrees in
HerInon Lodge and the Young man
desired to become the fifth genera
ton of the Coss family to be re-
csived into membership. 1t is be-
lieved that few, if any, similar cases
exist IN this state at least.
The first member of the family TO
join HerTnon Lodge was Thomas
Coss, who came to Maine with his
family from Massachusetts 10 reside
IN Pittston. He was made a Mason
IN 1S22. AT which time Herrnon Lodgn
was very limited in membership. but
was IN other ways very active His
son. Thomas Coss, Jr.. Joined Just
twenty years later. in 1872. The
third OF the series was Alphonse
Coss. who Joined thirty years later.
or IN 1872. Then came Thomas w.
Coss. the great grandson. father OF
the most recent OF the Masonic Coss-
es. who Joined in 1893. The fifth in
line was the young man referred 10
al the commencement OF this article.
The members Of the Coss family
mentioned above have either been
farmers or mariners. Thomas w
Coss is well known as the captain OF
the ferry boat which crosses the
kennebec AZ Bath and resides at 104
North street. Bath. Alvin Coss is a
graduate OF the Morse High school
and was president of his class and
prominent in athletics. He enlisted
IN the navy during the war and at
the close of the war received his hon
orable discharge. He plans to take
up engineering as a life work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
CAPT. GLIDDEN. RETIRING
HOSPITAL STEWARD. Is
GIVEN SURPRISE PARTY

The Grand Army hail was the
scene Saturday evening OF pleas
ant occasion. it being surprise par
" 10 Capt. Oaknan +. G!idden. hos
pitaI steward. VINO has resigned % 80
70 Portland 10 enter the hotel bust
ness with his son. Jas. Murphy. Frank
r. Easeltine. Joseph O. A. Smith
and James Z. Mellon deserve nuol
credit for the pleasure OF the gather
ings. The many friends of Capt
ilidden arrived promptly At :, and
al 715 Capt. Glidden was informed
that there was j special meeting and
asked 10 hurry right over 10 the hall.
Upon his arrival he was very much
surprised 10 see many ladies' in the
gathering and then ii dawned upon
nm that he was the victim
Bernard E. Narnum was made
master OF ceremonies. and introduced
Capt. Glidden 10 the gathering. and
then called upon Capt. ". s Oakum.
who made a very clever present ION
speech and handled a handsome
gold watch and chain. the gift of his
many friends. to Capt. Glidden. He
responded 10 this in a very touching
manner Mr. Varnum next called
upon Capt. E L. Clark. who IN a few
we'll chosen words told of his friend
snip for Capt. Glidden. and he was
followed by Major Niles l. Perkins.
entire camp had for the captain
Next Mr. Varnum called upon Mrs.
Roynton. Mrs. Whitford and Miss
Flora Kirk, who have been asso-
clated with the captain in the hos
pltal for many Years. Others fol-
lowed with remarks. Kinks orches-
ira furnished music during the eve
ming, and the ceremonies Were fol-
lowed by a dance
Since being IN the Home Capt.
Glidden was first IN command of
home Co. II. and then sergeant ma
jor. and for about 10 years. hospital
steward. He was a man OF ability.
pleasing manner, and conducted
himself in such a manner as to win
the respect Of all.
He was closely affiliated with the
Grand Army and Union Veterans
Union ana was partially responsible
for its condition day. He has held
various offices in the State and ma
tional departments.
He served through the Civil War
as lieutenant Co z. ,. Ne. Cav.
Each lady was presented with
box of candy and cigars were passed
TO the gentlemen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
Mrs. Lloyd C. caider,~ood

Prayers over the remains OF the
late Mrs. Lloyd C. Calderwood We're
held Friday afternoon at her late
nome on Main avenue, Rev. R W
Plant. rector of Christ church, OFF,
ciatiny. The remains were sent on
SATURDAY 10 Vinalhaven for inter
ment. The following members of
Repianin E. smith Post. American
Legion. acted as bearers and escort:
Guy Dill. Wilbur Roberts. stephen
Monaghan. Thomas Kelley Robert
stewart. Jr, Henry ellison. John
Rurke. George Copeland. Maurice
King. Award and Arthur Purdy. Mr..
Calderwood is vice commander of the
post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
Julia M. Gipson

Julia N. Gipson passed away al her
home at Granite Hill very suddenly
Saturday morning al o'clock. She
will be greatly missed by her friends
and neighbors because of her woman
~ virtues and kindness during
hours of trial and sickness. Almost
every home in the community has
felt the warmth Of her Ininistrations.
She has lived at Granite Hill for -
years. She is survived by six sons
and one daughter. Sons. Everett OF
Bath. Louis OF Hallowell, Arthur of
Kittery. Joseph and Henry Of Ports
mouth. \. H, Scott of the L. s.
Navy. and her only daughter, Mrs.
Thomas Mcdonald living at Au-
gusta. The funeral will be held from
the late home at 80 o'clock Tues
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
Canadian Companies Consolidated

Montreal. May 2-ConsoiidAtion OF
nine steel. coal and transportation COM
panies Of Canada into the British steel
Corporation with a capital of $500. geo ena,
was announced today by Colonel w.
Grant Mortien. He said II was the larg-
est merger OF it's kind IN the British
Empire and second only 10 the United
States Steel Corporation.
Colonel Morien declared the consoi-
idation will associate the iron and coal
deposits of the Atlantic seaboard of the
Dominion with the sieel-making expe-
rience and financial resources of Great
Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
Remington Typewriter
President Dies of In iuries

Mt. Vernon. y. Y. May George
II. Weaver. vice president OF the
Remington Typewriter Company
died in a hospital early today from
injuries received in an automobile
accident on the White Plains road
in Bronxville while driving 10 New
York. His car was found IN a ditch
and his body pinned under il. The
police have not been able 70 deter
mine how the accident occurred.
Weaver was native of Rome. y. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
COMPLETE RADIANCE
NAVY AUXILIARY CRAFT

Washington. May 2-Demohiliza-
ton of the navy from the maximum
Of 400 ships operated during the
war. including hundreds Of vessels
from battleships Of The first line 20
yachts and anti-submar1ne craft ac-
quired for the emergency, is now
practically completed. il was an
nounced today by the navy depar;
ment. The reduction Of ships. If was
said. has been almost as great in pro-
portion as the rehabilitation OF 400. =
900 IN personnel.
The largest vessels remaining 10
he sold by the navy are the Nopatin
and Narraganse1t, 3.50o ton passen-
ger steamers taken over for trans
port service. for which bids already
have been asked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
Pos. Office Using Both Times

The Gardiner post Office is using
hoth times. standard and daylight
saving, in the transaction of its bus
mess. The mails open and close on
the standard time. this being neces-
Sa-v nv reason of the railroads u.s.
ing this time. The carrier service.
both c,ty and rural. are also using
standard. The windows ana wickets
at the Office are being opened and
closed on the daylight saving time.
as the city has adopted that system
for the summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03
Bill the Aesthete

During the warTnest hour of yes
terday a traction engine drawing
two 'trailers'' piled high with barrels
of stout and beer painted painfully
along Fleet street. One of the la
borers engaged on mysterious exca-
vations of the pavement pointed
with his shovel to the procession ana
exclaimed: ''oh. my Lord, Bill. amt
that a beautiful sight" His mate
gaZed adniring!y at the glorious
spectacle and replied with a sympa-
theiic sigh. Not half" And vet
some short sighted cynic has said
that the British workingman is -de-
void of vision" and does not. like
the ancient Greeks, possess an innate
aesthetic appreciation of the Beauti-
ful.'-Longpn Daily News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-03

before he can secure the return Of
his bride
Harrison Ford IS leading man for
Miss Clark and gives a characteristic
drolly humorous performance. Others
in the east are Rodney LaRocque.
Helen Greene. Herbert Darlington.
Kid Broad. II. Van Bausen and Julia
Hurley. The picture was adapted by
Julia Crawford Ivars from a stony
by Mann Page and lola Forester.
1t was directed by Walter Edwards
ana is a Paramount Aircraft picture.
Gladys Leslie VIII also be seen N
4 me feature The Midnight Br5do
and the Gaumont Graphic makes d
splendid hill.-Adv.