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The Washington times., 1920-07-13
5000 IMMIGRANTS
IN DAY SET RECORD
Four Liners Delayed in Quaran-
tine by Heavy List of Steer
aqe Passengers.

NEW YORK, July 13.-All immi-
the world war was broken yesterday
with the arrival of four trans s-Atlan-
tic steamers, with more than 5000
passengers on board. Most of the
passengers on all four ships were in
the steerage.
Most of the third class passengers
he'd been residents Of America before
the war. They had gone back to
their native land during hostilities,
and after their discharge from the
armies of the allies, decided to re-
turn to make their permanent homes
here.
Yesterdays arrival record follows:
The Rotterdam of the Holland
American line, had 2,714 passengers.
or these 1,6S6 were in the steerage.
The Imperator, of the Cunard line,
from Queenstown, carried 1,SO6 pas
sengers. The steerage passengers
numbered 943.
The Rochambeau, Of the. French
Line, from Havre, had a total of 1.S00
passengers. carrying 1851 in the
steerage.
The Kaiserine Auguste Victoria, of
the Cunard Line, had zoos passengers
In the steerage she had 500 pas
sengers.
This Is the largest number OF per-
sons arriving here in one day since
the signing of the armistice.
The arrival of SO many passengers
hampered the health officers at quar-
antine. The recent ban placed on
steerage passengers by the health
officials here to guard against plaques
has caused the liners considerable
delay at quarantine. All the steer
age passengers are being sent to
Hoffman island for ten days for OBJ
servation.
The Washington times., 1920-07-13
EX-GOVERNOR MAY ACT
AT FUNERAL OF NEGRO

TRENTON, July 13.-Samuel Cor
don, scventy-five years, for forty
seven years messenger for governors
of New Jersey, died yesterday after
a short illness.
Gordon was one of the best known
colored men Of the State and made
considerable money in dealing in an
tiaues. He was a Republican, but was
reappointed by the various governors.
Many years ago he was a messenger
in the United States Supreme Court at
Washington.
1t was reported that six former
governors of New Jersey would act as
honorary psllbearers at the funeral.
They are william N. Runyon, Walter
T.. Edge. Robert +. Fielder, Edward
G. stokes, J. franklin Fort and Foster
Voorhees,.
The Washington times., 1920-07-13
LORD FISHER BURIED.

LONDON. July 13.--Funerai services
for Lord Fisher. nrst lord OF the
British admiralty was conducted In
Westminster abby. yesterday. Later
the body was cremated. The ashes
will be buried at Kilverstone, Lord
Fishers residence in Norfolk.
The casket was borne to West
minister Abbey on a gun carriage be-
tween dense crowds that stood bare
headed on the sidewalks.
The Washington times., 1920-07-13
TAXES In FRANCE EXCEED
BUDGET 277 MILLION FIR.

PARIS, July 13.-Receipts for taxes
in June amounted to 100000, 900 francs,
exceeding the budget estimates by
277, 100000 francs.
Tax receipts for the first six months
OF the year exceeded the estimates
by L-634, 100000 and exceeded the
same period in 1919 by 1,915,000 francs.
The Washington times., 1920-07-13

aviator. The prisoner stoutiy denied
At nrst he was the Barton ~rittsa
about. but later he told Captain oi
Detectives sohre gler. that he wac the
captain and nrst denied his identits
10 shield his wife and three childTep
who live In Montreal. Canada
Barton said he Is a civil engineer
and an architect. He attributes hii
addiction 20 the "dope" habit becauss
OF a growth in his stomach which
causes him eKcruciating pall.
The Washington times., 1920-07-13
BANK BANDITS SHOOT
SIX: GET $4,000 LOOT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, July 13.-Six
citizens of Plainfield were wounded
by revolver bullets fired by nine
bandits in the main street of the
town yesterday after the latter had
held UP the Plainfield State Bank and
robbed the institution of $4,000 in
cash and bonds.
1t is believed that none of the
wounded, all Of whom were Plain
feld residents. will die.
The bandits escaped in an auto
mobile.
The Washington times., 1920-07-13

identity BY admitting that he Is Capt
Harry Barton. late Of the Canadian
Royal Air Forces. He has bean de-
tained by the Camden police on a
charge OF stealing two bottles OF
dope" from a drug store. Barton
was committed to the county Jail for
thirty days.
When arrested Barton had clippings
OF a Knoxville. Tenn. newspaper
which told OF the exploits In France
or Capt Harry Bartop, a Canadian
The Washington times., 1920-07-13

THIS giant tortoise which, according to naturalists is
375 years old weighs close to $50 pounds Despite
his great age Mr. Tortoise whose home Is In the New
York Zoo is still able to reach for dainties
The Washington times., 1920-07-13
SEEING KITTEN
HANDLED, BITES GIRL

NEW YORK, July 13.-A pet cat
clawed Miss Maud E. Ross. a school
teacher, on the back and bit her
right leg. Miss Ross lives in Brook
lyn and teaches In the Bronx.
She was putting her pets kitten in
box when the mother cat apparent
ly mistook her intention and leaped
upon her back. Miss Ross shook the
cat off. but IL leaped at her again
and bit her Len.
The Washington times., 1920-07-13

annihilate the apparatus OF govern
ment." said Heth. They state that
the Constitution OF the United states
must be destroyed.
Members of the communist labor
convention repudiated the stars and
stripes and adopted the red Dag In
stead"
The Washington times., 1920-07-13
MOTHER OF Y DIES AT
BIRTH OF TWENTY-THIRD

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 13.-The
mother OF twenty-five children. in
Guiding six pairs OF twins and one
set OF quadruplets. Mrs. Mary Dur
rinston, thirty nine, is dead at her
home here following the birth OF Il
child yesterday.
Only FIVE OF her twenty-five chill
dren survive,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-14
France COmmends
i. S. on Stand in
RussO-POlish Situation

Paris, Aug. 13-The French gov
eminent is sending note TO the
United States expressing pleasure
that the French and American views
on the Russo-Polish situation are
"in complete accord" il was learned
here today.
In the course Of the note, Premier
Millerand says that the American
and French governments cannot
have Official relations with a govern
nent resolved to conspire against
the institutions of France. whose
diplomats would be instigators of re-
volts and whose speakers proclaim
they will sign contracts with the in
tention not 10 live up to them"
TIE French government believes
as does the American government
the premier continues. in the neces-
sity OF n Independent state Of Po-
land and desires ardently tone) to
maintain the political independence
and territorial integrity of Poland;
ftwo) to support efforts TO deal with
the Russian-Polish armistice ques-
ton without negotiations having for
their consequence recognition OF the
Bolshevlki regime and dismember-
ment Of Poland. and (three) to help
the Russian people in tire future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-14
SALVATION ARMY
PROMOTION MADE

Nolone! Adam Clifford Of Boston.
who for l. years has been in com
mand Of the Salvation Army forces
throughout the New England states
has neen promoted lieutenant com
missioner and appointed to the con-
lhand OF the western territory with
headquarters az San Francisco. Cal
SoEnandant Magee of the local
corps On receipt Of the news wired
the lieutenant commissioner mes.
sase as fellows: ITO Commissioner
Iinord. Boston, Mass. Congratula-
ions. Wei! done. Hurrah (sjgned,
Commandant and Mrs. Magee.
The commissioners reply was AZ
follows: "Commandant T Marea
Augusta, Ne. My dear Comrsde 7
appreciate 70 the very limit vop-
congratulations. II is very comfort
ing 70 be treasured Of the confidence
q your leaders and comrade officers
Both Mrs. Clifford and myself rres,ly
FaIue your expressions and feel &c.
sured that we can rely upon von-
continued prayers. God bless vor
sincerely yours. tsigned) A. Clifford "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-14

played such a fine game here on
Wednesday. Augusta barely winning
BY the close score OF 3 to J; prooaciF
the fast Bath team and several others
will all be seen here very soon on the
home grounds.
Augusta plays at Gardiner this art
ernoon. and on next Wednesday Aug
Is. the Maine Centrals OF Watervilie
Will play on the Reuel Williams neio-
This ought TO draw the biggest ero~a
Of the season. as the Maine centrais
,-ounced the much-touted Dexter team
On Thursday last with Meader in the
box by a score Of TO J. II certainly
will be a big treat for the Augusta
fans and a big battle with Brick
Reed on the firing line for the Maine
Centrals and the classy Puck eau
dette pitching for Augusta.
Gaudette and "Artie" Abbott looks
TO be the strongest battery IN this part
Of the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-14
Permission Given
to Boost Express Rates
S35,500,OOO Revenue

asAiEgtoI, Aug. i3.-Authority TO
increase express rates u: per cent
was granted the American Railway
Express Co. today by the interstate
Commerce Commission.
The increase by unoficia! estimates
Will add sS5.50o,o00 20 the annual in.
come Of the company The commits.
sion's decision. however. does not take
into consideration the recent award
OF the Railroad Labor E,ard Of in.
creased wages OF approximately sS4.
100000 70 express company employees.
ard II is explained It's applica :;or soon
Wouid be made by the Company FOR an
additloaa! advance IN rates 70 meet
the Few wage scales
Rates OF milk and cream under tire
commissions decision are further il
creased to correspond with the advance
OF 20 per cent for the TRANSPORTATION
OF SUCH commodities authorized ire
railroads except where there are uo
competing railroads between tire az
fected points. In tire latter case an
advance Of i2s per. cent is authorized
In touching on the fact that the
express company had been allowed
only about half Of the increase
asked, which was 25.l6 per cent the
commission expressed the opinion
that the full amount awarded SHOULD
be retained by the express company
itself and that none Of il should r
allotted 10 the railroad carriers. The
com mission suggested that the prex
ent express company contracts with
the railroads under which 50.25 per
cent OF its gross earnings 90 to the
roads for the carrier service should
be modified to accomplish this pur-
pose.
Permission was granted the COM
pany TO make the new rates effective
upon one days notice by filing blan-
ket schedules with the commission.
but the company is required TO re-
issue its tariffs within 90 days of the
effective date in the regular manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-14
FOR STATE PARK
Continued from PAGE Onel

pond. Camp was completed and
supper served at Chimney pond a.
$50 Saturday morning.
AT 5 o'clock Sunday morning one
section OF the party consisting OF
Guide Dudley. Messrs. Barnes. Bax-
ter, Fogg. Huughton. Parker.
Mitchell. and Smith started the
ascent Of the mountain. going by the
south peak and crossing Pamela and
the knife edge, meeting Commits
s!oner Parsons, Mr.. Staples. " c.
Howe. Warden Wood, Mr.. Ambrose
and Mr.. Conner. who went up by the
way Of the new slide, az she nlonu-
nent on the north peak, where a
record OF the trip was placed II the
bronze box kept there by the Appa
!achian Club for that purpose.
Lunch was had or the Plateau,
near the Abol trail. and nearly two
miles from North peak and a mile
and a half from the new slide. Trips
were made TO various points for OBJ
servations and the party returned
by the new slide, reaching camp a.
S p. n.
Monday morning the party left
Chimney pond and went 10 katahdin
camps. There a number remained
until Tuesday morning. while some
went as far as the half way camps
that afternoon, all meeting Tuesday
noon at Lunkasoos camps on the
Penobscot, East Branch. and pro-
ceeding 10 Patten. when the expedi-
tion disbanded, having walked ap-
proxinlately 20 miles in that time.
A sem!-forma, meeting Of the en-
tire party was held on the Abol
plateau and steps were taken 10 en-
large the publicity Of this remarka bic
mountain region with view 20 fur
therlng the esta blishnent Of the
katahdin State Park and the u!ti-
mate building, at some time or
rather, Of road into Katahdin lake.
which would open up one Of the
most wonderful fishing. resorts IN
the United States and form a base
for practical ascent Of the noun
tain
II is the opinion % the best Judges
Of the matter that such a purchase
by the State and such an establish
rent OF the Katahdin State Park
would be the most valuable invest
ment for the health. wealth and per-
petuity OF the natural scenic beau
ties Of Maine and the security Of
the vast investments in FISH and
game Of anything that could possibly
be done. The opportunity is now.
The immediate environment Of Ka-
tahdin is largely barren or burned
over land, which the State could well
anord TO purchase and trust to the
natural growth and the passage of
time to turn ultimately into the
treasury OF the State large profit on
the investment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-14
Olympic Athletes
May Force Ahearn's
Reinstatement

Antwerp. Aug 13-(By the A. Pr
The American Olympic athletes at a
bo;s,erous mass meeting tonight virtu-
ally forced the American Olympic
committee TO reconsi der the case Of
Dan Ahearn, the jump
champion, with the athletes commit
tee tomorrow. Ahearn wss dismissed
from TIE team today by the America n
Olympic committee for alleged insu-
bordination.
In addition to the Ahearn case 9TH
er complaints Of the athletes are 20 be
heard
The meeting was characterized by
considerable feeling or the part Of the
athletes. during which there were cat
calls and heekiing of Gustavus p.
Kirby. president Of the American
Olympic committee, ard Judge Barlow
S. Weeks of the committee who plead
ed the need Of teamwork ana die eipline
among the athletes He ended his re-
marks with the question: What DO
sitien would you be in il the commit
tee refused to continue its cuties."
60 ahead; We will get a better COM
nittee." and other similar remarks
were heard. The cutburst Of the ath-
letes seemingly left the committee
stunned.
When Judge Weeks in a few mo-
ments resumed his address he again
was heckled with various questions.
amid demands fer silence on the part
Of some Of the athletes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-14
The Past Harding's
Inspiration to Future
His Answer to Cox

Marion, Aug. 1910 Governor
Cox's declaration that the Republi-
can party stands on the sky line of
a setting sun, Senator Harding re-
piled today that If we may look
look forward more confidently
Call it reaction if you like" said
the Republican nominee in a speech
here, but we need the old standards
OF honesty. the lofty standards Of
fidelity
If we are living IN the past to re-
call the wisdom Of Washington. the
equal rights Of Jefferson. the genius
OF Hamilton. the restoration Of Nc
kinney or the awakening by Roose-
Welt, am happy 10 drink Of the past
for my inspiration for tomorrow"
The speech delivered from the
front porch Of tb~Harding residence
to the members of the Ohio Repub-
lican Editorial Association was a
plea for return to old time moral1
ity and fairness II every one con-
cerned had been "rigidly honest" he
said, peace might long since have
been established and industrial and
social unrest quoted He also advo-
Gated forest policy 10 insure an
adequate domestic supply Of timber
to meet. among other needs, the de-
mand for print paper pulp.
There was no direct reference to
the League Of Nations. but the can
didate revealed tonight that he ex-
pecteo soon 10 elaborate on his pre-
vious declarations for an interna-
uonal understanding that would not
imperii American integrity He in
dicated thar the enlargement Of his
foreign policy would be included in
the speech he is 10 make early in
September dealing primarily with
agricultural issues. The Minnesota
state fair is under consideration as
the place where this address will be
delivered.
Today's address also omitted men
ton CT Governor Cox by name. bu,
the Republican nominee repeated n
exact form the words used by his
Democratic opponen, in his accept
ance speech.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-14
MORE IN NET
Continued from Pace Onsl

Parma Italy. named as his partners
in tie Securities Exchange Company.
be adjudged bankrupt.
Ruuors were current tonight tina;
further developments hearing on
Sei-rlch-Quick' schemes might be
expected in the near future. There
was no hint as TO the nature Of these
Developments.
The attorney generals Office also
was engaged today in studying the
statutes and legal precedents in
order TO determine whether anv ac-
ton could be taken by the State 70
compe! persons who had cash.o
their notes on Ponzi. with or without
the NIFTY Per Cent. interest which Ia
PAID on notes tina, had run IS davs
to turn the money back into CONNIE,
fund for equal distribution among
all note-holders. The attorney gen
erai vas not prepared 10 make arv
statement as TO the result Of this in-
Quiry.
In this connection an examination
OF the federal bankruptcy laws ,osav
nroush out the fact ,ha, they s.s,a
specincally that all creditors ~ .
person pe,itioned into bankrun,cv
VINO have received money fro-, ,hs
bankrupt without four month mr.
Vious 10 the fling Of the petitions AZ.
laoie 10 DC sued for the recovery =.
such money. Funds thus recovered
the law provide. are 10 go into a re,-
erai tuno for redistribution l.,.r
among all creditors a, such n ,i-,a
and rate as the referee in banEr,r,c,,
determines.
Inc total amount OF PonzYs l,.h;,.
ities is still undetermined. ra.-;-
l. frioe, the auditor engaged Nv ~.
ieoerai authorities 10 go over Ponzys
accounts, said today that althoYrs
ms work was not yet finished he has
iouno liabilities to,al!ine s. n,a M,
anu that Ponzi had told his tina, ri.
assets amounted 10 s44. 900 o,o A.
the Hanover Trust Company sor,s
Gays ago announced that Pow, -
PAID out ss.0oo.o 900 in checks on ,sa-
bank. the minimum amour, -.
passed through his hands in the o,-
erauon OF his company apparently
was $4,000. 900. e'''iy
fohzi was taken TO jai, to.
Hisnt he showed as much anx,s,r
sVoio photographers as M has
N'ousiy shown to accommodate 49,.
As ne left. the automobile in u.,.n =.
was 'aken TO East Cambridge n. -,,
across the sidewalk and up to the ano-
OF the jail. When a battery of p,o-
asked him 10 pose for ,,s,,
be turned his back.
ine state warrant charging laree,x
vas IN the hands of the sheriff ter,,.,
10 be served in case a ne uhooas-..
should appear for Ponxi ,oror,or, 50
ne should be released by The federal
authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-14
STUDENT ASSOCIATION
18TH YEARLY REUNION

The 18th annual reunion OF the
Lucia F. Beale Student Association
was held Thursday at the home of
Mrs. Nellie P. Stanley with twenty
TOUR members and two guests present.
a GUINNESS session was held al which
MRS. Stanley was Reelected president.
Fred s. Jackson, Mrs. ]. A. Foster and
hrs Grace Webb, Nce presidents;
Mrs. Rose B. Shaw, secretary. and
Frank l. Bishop, treasurer. A de-
hclous supper was served. Those
present from out Of town were Lin
coin Titus Of Kalamazoo. Mich: Mrs.
Emma oRbbins Goddard of Columbus.
ONO; Mrs. Helen Whitney Of Oak.
land, Ne; Mrs. Addie Lake Of VII
ton; Mrs. Eta Snow Smith OF New
ton. Mass; Mrs. Lillian s. U-asI;ep,
o. Augusta: Mrs. Jessie knight
Moody Of Gardiner; Mrs. Alice 4.
rankin OF Wayne; Mrs. lola Coffin
Naraey Of Freeport; Mrs. Emma Met
calf and Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. jackson
OF Augusta Miss Eeale was unable
10 De present and sent letter 70 the
ASSOCIATION which was read by ,he
secretary. Letters from other ah.ent
members were also read.
MI and Mrs. Thomas Bowker have
returned to their home IN Belfast at-
Ter visiting with Mrs. Bowker's PAR
ehts' Mr. and Mrs. c. H Shaw.
Dr. E. E. Violette who was one eff
the Chautauqua speakers here -h,s
season passed through Winthrop Fri
Gay en- route to Bethel, stopping in
to"n Ior al ew hours. He met several
o. me townspeople who are interested
IN the Chautauqua and talked over
plans for the coming season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-08-14
IS DEAD MAN.
EDMOND KNOWLES
OF FAIRFIELD. ME-?

Fairfield, Ne. AUG. I3.-Tae hfe!ess
body Of the man which was found
with a bullet through the heart, in
the Rogers hote. in MINNEAPOLIS few
DAYS ago. relatives fear 10 be that OF
Edmond Knowles OF this place, who
left town several weeks ago. on MS
vacation and has not been heard from
siuce. The means Of Identification has
been brought about by the picture
which was found olutched tightly in
the hands OF the dead man with that
OF a little girl and which was pub
lished in a Thursday edition Of a
Boston newspaper. The picture has
been recognized 10 be that Of Miss
Eva Knowles, sister Of Edmond
Knowles who is employed in Portland.
but who has lived with her grand
mother, Mrs. David Pearson on lower
Main street in this town. for several
years previously.
The body of the man thought to be
Edmond Knowles in the western city
has been sent for and the relatives are
enxiously awaiting its arrival for
Identification. Miss Eva Knowles.
has arrived from Portland and is with
her grandmother awaiting the sad ar
rival The relatives are at loss for
any reason why the young man
would take his life, suicide having
taken place according TO the informa-
ton accom- panying his picture.
The picture Of the little girl which
IT is understood was also in the hand
of the dead man is thought 10 be that
of neighbor's child and would have
no direct bearing upon the case.
Edmond Knowles was aged about Is
years. was fine young man Of sterling
qualities. quiet and assuming. indus
trious and has many friends. The
following is the story from the Bos-
ton paper, but supposing the dead
man TO be young Knowles, the sup
positions in some part are impossible:
The police Of every state in the
Union are searching for the original
of the above photograph. The pic
ture was found. along with that Of a
little girl. clutched tightly in the
hands OF a man who had shot him
self through the heart in the Rogers
hotel, Minneapolis. few days ago.
He had registered as w. r. Pear
son, Springfield, Mass" II is believed
he had been searching for the woman
and child for a long time, and despair
ing Of ever meeting them 10 gave up
the chase and killed himself
Notebooks believed 10 have been a
log" OF his futile search were found
\ and many towns and cities in this
state were noted. The only address
not erased from the books was "P. ].
Boucher. Lafayette square, dealer in
hay. grain and feed" No town was
mentioned.
All identifying marks were removed
from the mans clothing excepting
laundry marks n H" ana H 10" One
silk Handkerchief bore an embroidered
e" The man was dark. nearly feet
tall. weighing $50 pounds, dark hair
turned gray. nose showing signs Of
skin grating.
The Post would be glad to hear
from any reader that can identify the
woman's photo.