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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
New York Delegation
To Fight for Modification
of VOlstead Enforcement

San Francisco, June 25-The New
York delegation will caucus tomor-
row to name its convention commit
tee to members and also further dis
cuss plans for drive against the
Volstead prohibition enforcement act
Whatever other delegations may be
intending to do" national committee
man Mack said, the New York dele
gates propose to put all of their
weight behind an effort to pledge the
party to amend the act so as to per-
nit the states to determine alcoholic
content of beverages for themselves
within a maximum limitation to be
substituted for one-half of one per-
cent restriction Of the present feder-
al act"
w. Bourke Corcoran, is slated to be
the New York member on the conven-
ton resolution committee. There will
be no fight in the delegation on any
committee selections it was said, and
Mr.. Corcoran's appointment will be
taken generally as indicating the
purpose of the New Workers to urge
an Irish plank in the platform. The
form of the declaration will be settled
at the caucus tomorrow. A decision
also will be reached then as to what
the New York delegates will do in
balloting candidates for the presiden-
tial nomination after a compliment
tary native son expression for Cover
nor Smith. There was strong in
timation that it's strength would be
thrown to Governor Cox of Ohio, af-
ter a ballot or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Police Closely Watching
Suspected Slayer EIwell

New York, June 25.-The hunt N,
the murderer Of Joseph B. Elvel
whist expert who was shot to death
In his home here two weeks ago TO-
day. conferred around a man whom
authorities say they suspect of being
the slayer of Elwell. Preceding the
murder and concerning his relations
with Elwell, at that time ii was said.
his early explanations were satsfac.
tory.
Information obtained later. how
ever, resulted in a close watch being
kept on him, which will be KEEP IN
until he either is arrested or the DO.
lice become convinced that he is not
the murderer.
The new turn in the mystery it be-
came known today, followed the dis
closure by Mrs. Marie Larsen. Ell
wells housekeeper under severe
cross examination of Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Dooling, that there
were three sets of keys to the turf
mans home. One set Mrs. Larsen
had, she told Mr.. Dooling. Elwell had
another and the third set she said
was found in Ellwells bedroom the
morning of his death. The district
attorney was considering the possibi-
ity that the keys found in Elwells
room were used in the entrance Of
the murderer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Baptist Delegates
Injured When Platform
COllapses at Buffalo.

Buffalo, n. Y, June 25-Twenty-
one delegates attending the Northern
Baptist convention were injured to-
day in the collapse of a wood struc-
ture at the rear of the broadway
auditorium upon which more than
oOO people were standing to have a
group photograph taken The lower
step was only a foot. above the
ground but the back tier fell five
feet when the underpining gave way.
None of the injured will die.
The accident occurred while dele
gates were leaving the auditorium
meeting after belated esssion.
An announcement tonight gave
out list of injured which include.
VIM. o. Harding, Sc, Stockbridee.
Mass. left ankle sprained; Rev. J.
L. Peacock, 81, East Mortified.
Mass, president of Shaw University.
Raleigh. N. c., left leg sprained.
The auditorium is city owned
building. Frank A. Reynolds, COM
missioner of buildings, issued a
statement in which he said that no
plan of a stand had been submitted
as required by the city and no per-
NIT for its erection had been issued.
Much old timber was used in the
stand, the commissioner said. Fow-
Ter the contractor who built the
stand, is out of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
COLBY MAN FINED FOR
ASSAULTING OFFICER

William Brown was fined SIS and
costs in the municipal court Friday
afternoon at 3 o'clock on a charge OF
assault and battery upon an officer,
Brown was taken into custody Thurs
day night. late in the evening. He
was heard making loud talk in front
Of the Park Square lunch and on com.
plant of Mayor e. E. Finnimore, Dep.
uty Marshal George H. Simpson start.
ed out to arrest the man. who assault.
ed him.
Carroll N. Perkins. who waived read
ing of the warrant, and pleaded rot
guilty. Deputy Marshal Simpson was
called as witness and exhibited the
cuts on his head as evidence Of the
assault and gave detailed dexerip.
ton of Browns arrest.
In pronouncing sentence. Record,r
Plumstead said that the fact that
Brown was a Colby student gives him
no more consideration in the cnrrt
than anyone else; that he comes into
court on an even footing with t,s
man from the car shops. the Lock.
wood or the H. G. W.. but that the f.
nancia1 condition of the resporjen.
always is factor in the determining
of the fine. and as Brown lie working
his way through college the fine was
made exceedingly low, SIS and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Manchester Mayor
Asked to Quit Office

Manchester. N. H., June25.-AN res
olution was presented the local board
Of alderman late this afternoon re-
questing Mayor Noise Verrette to re-
sign on the ground that his further
continuing in once is contrary to the
best interests Of the city" This was
signed by Aldermen Clough, Vail. AL
len and French.
A second resolution followed stipu-
lating that il the mayor complied he
be given bonus payments cqualling his
present salary for the remainder of
the term. Both resolutions were laid
over until the next meeting
The mayor. who has been ill for
some time. was present at the adop-
ton of the resolution but walked with
his cane right after the meeting. The
introduction Of the resolutions was
preceded by lengthy examination OF
the mayor by Alderman Clough, the
former being forced to admit he was
unequal for further questioning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Resolute-Vanitie
Race Fizzles Out
For Lack of Wind

Newport, r. l.. June ga sudden
falling Of the wind necessitated the
cancellation OF todays race between
Resolute and Vanitie. candidates for
Americas cup defense honors. The
yachts had beer once around the lee
ward and windward course and were
well on their way on the f3fst leg Of
the second round with Resolute lead
ing when the breese dropped. The
racers got away promptly at noon in
the presence Of the full membership Of
the cup committee. On the run to the
outer mark ,Resolute had only slightly
the better Of It, turning the mark
abount Z minute ahead Of her rival.
On the windward beat. however, Res
dilute widened the margin and the Of
hcial figures gave her a lead Of acort
four minutes. elapsed time. for the
first round.
The sfoops will hold another trial
tomorrow. The cup committee an
nounced 1t would meet at the New
York Yacht Club Immediately after
the race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Bryan Confident
Dry Plank Will Be
Adopted by Democrats

San Francisco, June 25-"I expect
a dry plank in the Democratic plat
FORM" said William J. Bryan on his
arrival here tonight, II have no
thought that a wet plank can be put
into it.
He declined to comment on the re-
port there was widespread sentiment
in favor of ignoring prohibition en-
tirely.
IF the wet forces in this conven-
ton had a single vote to spare" he
said. 1.-The result would force in a
wet plank even though it destroyed
the Democratic party" He expressed
the hope that the Tennessee legisla-
ture would ratify the suffrage
amendment before the convention
got underway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
BUSINESS REsUMING
IN LONDONDERRY

Londonderry, June 25-The situa-
ton in Londonderry following the
week Of civil welfare showed further
improvement today, when business
again started up. A peace confer
ence is now in session largely with
a view to getting refugees back to
their homes. 1t is being attended
by the Protestant and Catholic bis
hops. the magistrates and the Irish
under secretary.
General Carter Campbell, COM
n1ander Of the government troops
today repeated his guarantee to pro-
tect all the routes leading to the
shipyards and factories, thus insur-
ing resumption of work in these
plants. Colonel Champlin of the
Scottish Rifles is in charge of the
troops in the city.
At the inquest today over the bod
les of Augustus Austin, a former SOL
died who was killed while CROSSING
q street, the former soldiers wife
promised to give authorities every
opportunity to identify the person
who slew her husband. The coroner
regarded all such cases as that of
Austin as not being less than willful
murder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
PAGEANT TO-DAY
CONTINUED from page ons)

all over the country SO that it has
come to be known as college pres
ident maker. -
Plans have been made to accom-,
modate over 1000 guests for the COM
mencement exercises and at the GEN.
trail office that has been established
in Memorial hall large staff of as
sistants to DR.. Libby, chairman OF
the general centennial committee
are now being kept busy registering
each guest as he or she arrives and
assigning them to the accommoda-
ton that they are to have during
the celebration. Each train Is bring
ing large number Of people and ow-
ing to the fact that it was impos-
sfbie to find accommodations for all
1t was necessary to call upon the
State. Five hundred beds and blan-
kets were sent from Augusta which
have been placed in the~dormitories,
fraternity houses and in every avail
able space. AS each graduate regis
ters he is presented with gold
badge Of the college colors and seal,
on which is inscribed his name and
class so that everybody will know
everybody else and the gathering will
be like big family reunion.
Alumni to Lunch in Monster Tent
A mammoth tent with a capacity
of over 1000 people has been erected
on the campus in which it is planned
to hold the alumni lunch and the an
niversary dinner, the memorial SER
vices on Sunday afternoon and also
the pageant in case of inclement
weather. This tent has been erect
ed on the lower campus beside the
Kennebec and will be the campus au-
ditorium.
Today, the first day of the celebra-
ton will be a comparatively light
one as compared with those that are
to follow. At 10 o'clock in the morn
ing the annual trustees meeting is
to be held in Chemical hall and in
the afternoon the first public per-
formance of the pageant will be
staged on the grounds for the bene-
mt of the townspeople. 1t would Nave
been impossible to accommodate the
great many who desire to see the
production in only one performance
SO this plan was decided upon. In
the evening the annual junior exhi-
bition will take place in the Baptis,
church at which President Roberts
Will preside and as is the usual Gus
tom the names of the prize winners
VIII be announced on commencement
day along with the other announce.
ments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
SOCIALIST CANDIDATE
CHALLENGES COOLIDGE

Chicago. June 25.-Seymour Stead
man of Chicago, candidate for vice
president on the Socialist ticket. has
challenged Governor Calvin Coolidge
Republican vice presidential nominee,
to debate on the issues of the cam
paign, it was announced tonight at
Socialist national headquarters
The time and place would be decided
by mutual agreement, letter dis
patched to Governor Coolidge said. The
letter said that a public discus sion
would aid the public to grasp more
clearly the differences in purpose.
Boston, June 25.--Henry F. Long
secretary to Governor Coolidge, said
tonight that he had acknowledged the
receipt of Seymour Steadman's chal.
lenge to a debate on the campaign is.
sues, but that inasmuch as the Repub.
lican nominee for the vice presiden.
cy is busy this week with several col.
lege commencement exercises in New
England there had not been opportu.
nty to bring the letter to his atten.
ton.
Governor Coolidge leaves tomorrow
for Burlington, VT, to attend the
commencement exercises Of the Uni.
versity of Vermont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
.JOICE

A very interesting and enjoyable
meeting of the Kings Daughters was
held Thursday afternoon. June II,
with Mrs. Daisy Blackman. A large
number were present and two new
members, Mrs. Huntington and Mrs,
Martin, joined the Circle. Mrs Spar
row was chosen as delegate to the
State convention which will be held
at Bangor. Sept. p and %. Several
members are planning to attend. The
next meeting of the Circle will be
with Mrs. Annie and Blanche Lewis,
July l, an afternoon session. The
subject for the meeting will be.
What Is Successful Life"
Miss Josephine Healey closed a
successful term Of school last week
in the. Lewis district.
Warren Cunningham was a bust
ness caller Tuesday in this part Of
the town.
Mrs. Wadsworth Lewis and son.
Wadsworth. Jr, returned TUESDAY
from Boston, after an absence Of
nearly three weeks.
Mrs. N. J. Perry of Somerville
Mass, is guest at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Blanche Lewis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
AMERICANS CLEAN
UP TENNIS MATCHES
AT WIMBLEDON. ENG.

Wimbledon. June 25 American
tennis players, with the exception of
those who participated in the mixed
doubles, won all their matches in to-
days play for the British lawn ten
mis- championship. The American
Davis Cup player, William M. John
ston Of California. who is out of the
running, and William T. Tilden of
Philadelphia, who yesterday won
from the British expert, j. c. Park,
combined their skill in the doubles
today and in a brilliant match de-
feated Andre Colbert and William
M. Laurentz of the French Davis
team. This score was GO, 60,
As, 81. King George. Queen Mary,
the Duke of York and Princess Mary
were among the spectators at VIM
bleton.
Former King Emanuel Of Portu-
gal and Arthur B. Balfour also were
in the stand.
r. Norris Williams of Boston, by
defeating the brilliant French player,
B. Brugnon, and Charles s. Garland
Of Pittsburgh 6f hts victory over A.
8. Drew. the English player. have
won their way into the last eight for
the singles championship.
In the second round OF the mixed
doubles. Garland paired with M. R.
Cranklin Mallory of France. In the
next round OF the mems doubles.
Tildenf and Johnston will be followed
by the South African player. Charles
Winslow, and Louis Raymond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26

Afte ra. general discussion a motion
was made by. Thomas b. Love. Texas.
authorizing state delegations to fill
vacancies. The motion was tabled aft
er several committees said their dele
cations would fill vacancies to suit
themselves. New Hampshire and
Delaware were among these states
that had delegates absent.
The committee, after abrief discus
sion, placed on the temporary roll the
names of two delegates and two alter
mates fro mthe Panama Canal. This
gives the Canal representation at a
national convention for the first time.
Women members of the executive
committee Of the national committee
decided to recommend that no refer
ence be made to the prohibition ques-
ton in the platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Drastic Steps to End
Yardmen's Strike at Phila.

Philadelphia, June 25-Railroad Of
ficials here tonight took definite steps
to end the yardmen's strike which for
a week has threatened to envelop the
country.
TIL Baltimore & Ohio announced
that all employees of that company
who failed to return to work had been
discharged and their places were be-
ing filled by new men, while Agnew
t. Diez. president of the Reading
Railway. notified the strikers that
they would have to resume work or
leave the service. The Baltimore G.
Ohio is rapidly approaching normal, II
was stated.
Three lodges Of the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen expelled from that
order for alleged participation in The
strike of last April. were tempora-
rily reinstated today by order of
Judge Patterson in common pleas
court. The order is to continue only
until there can be a final hearing in
the case and specifies that the grand
lodge may prefer charges against the
three lodges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Cup Challenger
Bests PAGER in
Tuning Up Spin

Sandy Hook, n. J., June 25.-Slr
Thomas Lipton's Shamrock Nv. chal-
lenger for the Americas cup, defeat
ed his 23-meter Shamrock in a 25.4
mile tuning up contest off here today
by 10 minutes and 81 seconds actual
time. The race was run in a north
east wind of nearly 10 knots in 8
hours, IS minutes and 81 seconds.
The Shamrock w Is still far from
approaching true racing form, insofar
as her sails are concerned. But her
work today gave the impression that
she would be a dangerous rival to the
American cup defender in light
weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
CHINA

SOUTH-Harold Tollefson was
recent guest of /. Lincoln Jones.
A great many Of the Friends are
attending the yearly meeting at Vas
salboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Jones Of Lynn
Mass. have opened their cottage
Daniel Jones of Lynn is their guest.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Weber OF Au-
burn and Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Young of Lewiston were recent
guests of Mrs. Mary w. Jones.
S. Harold Stackhouse of Michigan
and, Francis Ridley of Lewiston re-
Gently visited Bill Jacobs at the
Jacobs cottage several days.
Miss Marjorie Maxwell of Farming
ton Normal school is passing the
summer vacation at the bone of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. Maxwell
Mrs. Bert Hallowell visited friends
In Augusta recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
"Y" MEN ENTERTAINED
AT GOVERNORS HOME

A very pleasant and entertaining
gathering was held Friday evening
at the Blaine Mansion where a group
OF Augusta men were the guests of
Hon. Carl E. Milliken. G. c. Rob-
inson and William Orr both of New
York outlined the work and plans OF
the work which the International
committee of the Y. M. c. A. is do
ing among working boys. At the
conclusion Of the discussion it was
agreed that more thought and study
should be given to the problems OF
the working boy in helping them to
an education and in vocational guild
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
COAST TO COAST
HOUSE ON WHEELS

They can jazz along as they please,
stop here to enjoy the scenery and
there for the fishing. if they please,
can Frank Lindsay and T. H. Hanley,
travelling from coast to coast, leaving
Springfield. Mass, June 3. 1920, who
were in the city Friday afternoon.
They can do this because their bed
and board and means of getting over
the ground are right with them via a
Ford automobile chassis and a house
complete.
They stopped at the State House
and secured the signature Of Gov. Carl
E. Milliken. Before leaving the State
house they added the name Augusta,
Maine. to the growing list Of names
Of prominent cities through which they
pass on the Atlantic-Paciac ride.
AS they stop at the different places
talks who see them and talk with them
are given the opportunity to write
their names upon the house. Advertis-
ing space is also obtainable on this
house-auto and already it begins to
look very interesting. No doubt
friends from one locality to another
will recognize signatures as the Jour-
ney progresses.
The young men have already been
from Springfield to Hartford, Provi-
dence. Boston, Concord, Portland, Au-
gusta. From here they are going to
New York.
Inside the house-for that's what it
is-they have all the comforts of home.
1t is fitted UP with two beds. places
for cooking. The windshield makes
an ideal window behind which thew
sit as they drive over the country.
The regular automobile seat which
takes up much room is not used in
this machine. but rather they use two
chairs.
In their Maine to California trim
they plan to get the signatures of the
governor Of each state through which
they pass. and If not his, then that OF
the next highest in office. They ara
making the trip just as they please
toking their trip in their travels. They
were held up a week after STARTING
by repairs to the car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
MAINE BREEDERS
Continued from Pase one)

Connecticut Agricultural College He
dwelt on the splendid pastures Of
Maine which he said surpassed most
other states in their production of
grass. He said the State was rich
in white clover, and If all the land
was utilized Maine could provide all
New England with beef. Prof. Gar
rigus emphasized the value Of Aber-
deem Angus cattle for beef, and hoped
that the state would soon manifest
more interest In the raising of beef,
as this State offers exceptional facil-
tiles for live stock raising.
Prof. l.. s. Corbett Of animal in
dustry at the University of Maine
was the last speaker, and his subject
dealt with the judging Of dairy an
imals. He said: High producing
animals have certain things in COM
mon, some have such self evident
characteristics that no explanation is
necessary. A large muzzle with corr
responding nostrils, prominent eyes,
with round thin neck usually denotes
good producer. The COW produc-
ing the most milk does not carry
much flesh. The heart, and lungs
should be enclosed in a deep chest
measurement, as this would denote
heavy eater, which is an important
essential for" milk production. The
matter of udder is. the most important
part.
Many people have the idea to get
a large milk supply the udder must
hang close to the ground, but large
udders do not always indicate big
mixer. Udders with good secretive
cells is the COW that gives the milk.
Udders should be soft and pliable.
A COW with an even circulatory sys-
tenn is desirable"
Philip r. Park, proprietor of the
Jefferson Farm, exhibited fine speci-
men of an Aberdeen-Angus yearling.
The animal was abnormally large,
which shows the qualities Of this breed
of cattle for beef. Mr.. Park plans to
sell on notes calves from his large
different sections of Maine, and a year
later at one Of the fairs cash prizes
will be offered for the best developed
animals. The calves will be sold at
auction to highest bidder to cancel
the notes. and yield to the hoys a sub
stantial profit.
D. J. Morrill,, who raises only pure
bred Guernseys, had one beautiful
model of milk-producing. Mr. Nor
rill's farm is located in Cornish and
he advocates having only thorough
bred stock.
Arthur Abbott, owner of the abbott
farm, graduate of the University of
Maine, deals only in thoroughbred
stock. He has 80 Guernseys, Is of
which are registered. He feeds corn
and other grains. roots. and potatoes,
which he believes are conducive to
milk producing. Mr.. Abbott also owns
and deals in pure bred Berkshiees. Abb
bolts farm takes in about $50 acres
of fertile soil in a commanding posi-
ton near the city of Augusta. He is
a member of the Kennebec Farm Bu-
reau and goes in for the most up-to-
date methods of farming, dealing only
in pure-bred animals. Those who went
through the buildings and saw the
livestock were impressed with the
clean, fine looking cattle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Breaks a South Windham

South Windham, Me-, June 25.-Sey-
eral attempted breaks have been made
in this village during the past few
weeks. The first was at the home of
Preston Morse on Newell street and
occurred at about midnight. A few
days ago F. j. Seeley found the catch
broken on one Of the windows in his
home on Main street and Hiarke where
someone had evidently been using a
bar or some kind Of lever on the
sash and wihdowsill. The Maine Gen.
trail depot here was broken into last
Sunday night. entrance being gained
through window. A few cents were
taken from the money drawer the
safe. which was in the same room. haa
not beet tempered with in any way.