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The log cabin Democrat., 1920-03-31
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES
 FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES

Election Tuesday, April 6. For Mayor
 W. D. COLE. For Recorder
 GEORGE SHAW, JR. For Marshal
 J. R. PIERCEY. For Treasurer
 CHARLES DEAL. For Aldermen First Ward:
 w. H. CYST.
 c. w. JONES. Second Ward:
 VIM. R. JAMES.
 c. F. DOUGLASS. Third Ward;
 J. l. McCLURKIN.
 A. M. LEDBETTER.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-03-31
TEACHING SERVICE.

We will continue our intensive study of Paul's first letter to the Thessalo- nlans tonight at the Presbyterian church. This will be a good time to enter the course. Typewriter out lines of the epistle will be given out tonight. If you are interested in the interpretation of the early Christian literature, you will not be disappoint- ed in these services.
 R. L. Jetton, Pastor.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-03-31
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our beloved son and brother Otis Qualls, and also for the beautiful floral offerings.
 Mother and Sisters.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-03-31
WEATHER FORECAST
PERSONALS

.S.s~ss.s.s-ss..i;-.....ss..s.es.s...s...-.. 4. 4
 Albert Hess is in Little Rock to- day.
 Boy Wanted Anton Worm S-30d5;
 J. R. Giddens went to Mayfower this morning.
 Dr. A. J. Glover of Guy is in the city today
 J. F. Hoyt is in Little Rock today on business.
 For Sale-Small ice box, cheap. Call phone 1892
 Easter Eggs at Heigel- l-Thessing Grocery.-3-31d2t Mrs. J. T. Barnes went to Little Rock this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-20

their opinion that there has been a slackening of the urgency of de- mands for accommodation from country banks, and are apparently of the opinion that the better control over credit which is being exerted gency during the height of the crop moving period. This ought to mean
 a period of more normal money con ditions at the close of the crop sea- son, and inasmuch as the financial markets usually anticipate investment and money conditions by weeks or | months, 1t would suggest the .possi- bility of an improvement in lending | and banking prospects.
 Meantime rates continue high and are substantially in harmony with those prevailing abroad. there being | a. stringent condition of affairs prac- | tbcally all over the world. The report | during the week that Great Britain
 would if necessary take over the re- sponsibdity for Frances half share of
 the Anglo-French obligation was only | g. renewal of rumors that have been
 in circulation for some time past, but
 no doubt represents the probable out come that will be arrived at in case of necessity. An interesting develop | ment both here and in Great Britain is seen in the further progress of
 banking combinations or analgarna- tions. High rates of interest and dis
 count are apparently stimulating the develo6nent of saving from a. general
 popular standpoint, but it is still ques- tionable how far this increase will suffice to furnish the support needed by the market. The indications have
 been, however, favorable to the growth of investment buying on a
 small scale by the outside public, and accounts for the ffrmness of recent
 issues which are attractive owing to
 the generous income returns
 With respect to the general market
 no one is working for very large
 profits at the moment, although the
 swings backward and forward ir
 some of the speeialties are not lack , ing in opportunities. Railroad shares , continue to be the favorites, but are
 handicapped by the money situation . which is still tense. The belief pre-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-20
HENRY CLEWS'
 WEEKLY LETTER

The deadlock between the Allied representatives and those of the Ger man government at Spa during the past week furnished some cause for anxiety on the part of many who had expected that the conferences would result in bringing about a financial adjustment that would tend to sta bilize foreign exchange This dead lock has now apparently been over come, so far as the coal question is concerned, but many other points are to be adjusted.
 The progress in placing American capital in German enterprises has all ready been considerable, but not few other undertakings are hanging fire while international finance in general almost necessarily waits upon conclusion of the discussions as to the broader relationships between the Allies and their opponents.
 Industrial Problem
 There has been considerable un- certainty and hesitation in the stock market during the past week as a re- suit of prospects that various indus tries may be obliged to curtail opera tions, or in some cases to shut down, pending the restoration of more stable and normal conditions in their particular branches of trade. On this point the expression Of President Wood of the American Woolen Com pany is os no little importance. MT. Wood points out that whatever may l be thought of present prices at re- | tail, the replacement of goods which | are now being sold and consumed | will probably be effected at an act
 uaI1y higher cost both for labor and 1 capital.
 1 Only in respect to the raw material | sight, and this is true not only o1 ! wool and woolens, but of many other | lines of industry in which the raw l material is undergoing transition 1 from a high to a low level of prices It is the opinion of conservative financial observers that whatever | warrant there may be for the dis turbance of prices at the presen time it is not likely to be long con
 tinued. and that consequently sucf 1 effect as 1t has produced upon in
 vestment values will be similarl!
 short lived.
 This opinion is naturally subjec to modification in the event of fai1ur'
 ditton Of cars and freight ol the ra1roads-a state of thing
 which, if continued as 1t now is fl various parts of the country, vii
 necessarily result in maintaining al abnormal demand for credit becaus of the longer period over whicl goods must be carried in order t. market them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-20
U. s. DEPARTMENT
 STORES BUYING
 LARGELY ABROAD

Paris, July 20.-A new plan for buying abroad for American de- partment stores, has just begun eper- ations here on a large scale. Depart ment stores in Los Angeles. Mime apolis, San Francisco, Boston, Pitts burgh, Detroit, Toledo, Dallas, St. Louis, Cleveland and Saeram ent o have formed a buying company for
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-20

vails that the Interstate Commerce
 Commissions decision relative to
 freight rates will be made public very shortly and, according to report, this will treat the roads in a. liberal man her.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-20

doing foreign shopping in bulk. The design of the company Is to deal di- rectly with manufacturers and to cut out all the commissions and charges of intermediate
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-20
WANTED-TO BUY.

HIGHEST PRICES PAID for new looking furniture. No junk wanted. l.. Katx, 1248 East Main St. Phone Noble seq. stf MONEY LOANED e. Jeweiry. old gold and silvc=, mechanics' tools, f1rearnas, e&s. B. N. Hubbeii, 1477 Main bf.. opposite Armory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
BernstOrf Sees
No Unity Action
in League of Nations

Berlin, Dec. 12-Count Won Bern
storfY, former German ambassador to
the United States, in an article writ
ten for the German Society for a
League Of Nations, says the Geneva
assembly gives the impression Of a
wagon with horse hitched to each
end"
1.-THE English horse" says Won Bern
storff, would pull the wagon for
ward, but the French horse on the
other end pulls is backwards. How
ever, the English horse appears to
be the stronger. Lord Robert Cecil,
though not present as a delegate. is
yet the driving force Of the assem-
bly,"
Germany's hopes for membership
in the League of Nations, he says,
rests in an eventual union with Eng
land and America to reform the league
as constituted. The writer expressed
the belief that an understanding for
cooperation to this end is probable.
"If," he declares. "the reformation
agreement succeeds, public opinion in
Germany will endorse this nations
entry into the League"
Count Won Bernstorff sees in the
visit to Germany next week of Sem
ator Medill Mccormick. "a happy au-
gury' for Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
One in Every 68 in
Country Working
for Uncle Samuel

Washington. Dec. Zone person
out Of every $50 in the entire coun-
try was on the government civil SER
vice pay roll last July 81. the civil
service commission declared tonight
in it's annual report. The commits
sion adds that Of those estimated by
the census as employed in gainful
occupations in the country one in
every 6S was a government worker.
The total number Of civil service
employees last July, the commission
said, was 691. ZIG and the govern.
ment was using them in approx
mately, 100 different KINDS and
grades of work. .......
There were almost a million gov
eminent employees at the height Of
the world war, the commission as
serts, and adds that pre-War figures
of some $4,000 in 1916 probably
never again will be reached.
A partial tabulation of the great
army Of government employees fixes
the average ago at 2S.4 years and the
average salary at $1,176 year, ex-
elusive Of the $24O yearly bonus
which many Of the employees receive.
Due to the greater proportion Of
men in high or technical positions,
the commission placed the average
wage of men workers at 1920 and of
women at $1047. ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
NE. Dry Agent Quotes
Figures to Show Good
Work Since July LIST

Boston, Dec. 1.-THE statement
that eighteen hundred persons had
been arrested and 700 liquor carrying
automobiles seized by flying squad
ron Of so federal prohibition enforce
ment officers since July !. in their ef-
forts to break up illicit transportation
Of liquor between New York and Bos-
ion was made today by William J.
Mccarthy, enforcement agent for New
England. Closest attention is now
being paid. to Connecticut. Mr.. Nc
earthly said.
Automobiles with special tank COM
partments for accommodation Of
liquor, piano cases, orange crates and
furniture vans were mentioned by the
statement as among the most popular
ways of moving liquor. Tanks con-
cealed within seat cushions and be-
hind the uphdlstering OF cars have
been discovered he said. Most of the
cars contain q gasoline tank with two
Compartments, one of which is filled
with liquor, and women are said u
be carried as passengers in an at
tempt to conceal the real errand Of
the automobiles.
Mr.. Mccarthy asserted that SPRING
field, Worcester, Lowell and Prov :
aence had been practically closed as
avenues through which liquor has
come into Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
Believes All Operators
Should Be Required
to Pass Test

Frequency Of Accidents Due to Care.
less or Reckless Driving Calls for
Revision Of Auto Laws Looking to
More Stringent Rules and ReguIa-
tions--6ay State Has Such Law
The handling of the automobile
regulations in Maine are partly in
the hands Of the secretary of State,
who has charge of the registration of
motor vehicles and the issuance of
operators licenses. The agitation
and the very apparent necessity for
more stringent rules and regulations
for the operation Of automobiles and
other motor vehicles in Maine makes
legislation or the adoption of new
laws in any other State Of much in
terest to Maine, especially ein as
nearby state as Massachusetts,.
Therefore the recent adoption in the
Old Bay state by the State Registrar
Of q rule that all new motorists in
Massachusetts, must pass satisfac-
tory test becomes "close home" to us.
Articles on the subject were shown
Secretary of State Frank W. Ball OF
NJ aine, with request for any COM
ment upon it and expression Of what
Maine needs along the same lines.
Mr.. Ball at once responded:
81 have thought and pondered over
this subject long and with much in
terest. +;
Continued on Page @Coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
War Veteran Loses
Life in Military
[Hnsnital at Wash.

Washington, Dec. 12.--One patient,
Sergeant Alzin Messenger, formerly OF
the Seventh, Coast Artillery Corps. Is
believed to have burned to death and
several other patients were injured,
none seriously. today in fire that de-
stroyed two psychopathic wards OF
Walter Reed Military hospital.
The. fire. which hospital authorities
believe was started by patient with
matches Struggled Into his ROOM
threatened for time to spread 10
other wards, including several IN
which disabled war veterans are pa
tients. The blaze was checked by the
combined efforts of the hospital ana
washington fire departments.
The two wards, No. 4S. in which vio-
iently insane are confined. and NO. Al.
in which other phychopathic patlehts
are undergoing treatment, contained
approximately IS patients. All except
Sergeant Messenger were removed pc
fore nurses and members OF the nos
pital fire department before the blaze
Eained much Roadway. Checking OF
the list of patients revealed that ser
Reant Messenger, who had arrived Al
the hospital yesterday from the ran
anna Canal Zone. was missing.
Tho loss was estimated at little more
than $4,000. An Investigation OF the
origin of the fire was started late TO-
day by special board OF inquiry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
Falmouth Young
Man and Cumber-
land Center Bro Their
and Sister DrOw n
When Truck Leaves
Road, Overturns and
Pins Trio Beneath in
Stream Believed
Machine Skidded on
Icy Road

!
Portland. Nc. Dec. l2---Wilford
,.ighton. aged rs, of West Fal-
mouth, Lawrence Ross, aged 10 and
pbilena Ross, aged. 16 of Cumber-
lind Center, son and daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Ross, were
drowned at Cumberland this morn
;ur when the motor truck, in WHICH
thew we're returning from dance
nlupgcd into brook by the road
lsde.
The three left the dance little
before midnight for their homes.
Mrs. Ross was sitting up for her
children and rs they did not arrive
when expected, Mr.. Ross started out
i, search of them. He found the
truck overturned in the brook at a
little after 2 o'clock. Securing help
the machine was lifted out of the
water and the three young people
we're found beneath it. There was
about three feet of water in the brook
9. the time. although in the summer
Il IS but a small rivulet. The place
where the machine left the road is
at the foot of a hill and it is sup
posed that it skidded on the icy
roadway. Leighton was a farmer
and unmarried. There are four
other children in the Ross family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
ITALIAN TROOPS IN
F0uR-CAR DETECTION
TO D'ANNUNz|0

Triest, Dec. 12.-(By the n. P.).-
The first break in the. regular Italian
army occurred Saturday when four ar
mored cars started from Udine, three
of which reached the palace of Gabrielle
d'Annunzio in Fiume.
The fourth car was prevented from
reaching It's destination by sentinel
who threw under it's wheels obstacles
which cut the tires, bringing it to a
halt. The crew of the car. however,
escaped and reached Fiume on foot
General Caviglia, the Italian COM
mander. on Saturday went to Abbazia,
Istria, known as 1.-The Nice Of Italy"
where he conferred with commanders
who are opposing teh forces Of dan
nunzio.
It is stated that, owing to the i'm
movable position of d'Annunzio. the
government intends to send an ultima
tum to him containing the threat Of
an offensive action. 1t is reported,
however, that d'Annunzio would well
come any military demonstration.
There were wild scenes in Fiume
Saturday when members Of the autono-
nous parties, who are d'Annunzio's
sworn enemies, were beaten by. Lee
gionaires in reprisal for their having
passed resolutions condemning the
poet. Socialists also were attacked.
The old National Council has passed
a resolution declaring that its members
will remain loyal to d'Annunzio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
League Assembly
to Travel in High
Gear Coming Week

Geneva, Dec. 12.-(By the "A. FL
The fifth week Of the assembly OF the
League of Nations is expected to begin
with a burst OF speed in an effort to
clear up the business and permit OF the
delegates getting away before next
Sunday.
The debates on almost every ques-
ton have been drawn out far beyond
anticipated, but with the approaching
two sessions each day it is hoped that
time will be found for all the dele
gates to deliver the speeches which
have been tucked away in their peck
cts.
Every effort to shorten debate by
limiting the number of speakers on
each subject has met with resistance.
The international court will be the first
big question of the week. The commit
tee finally has reported an agreement
on the report concerning the court,
as past experiences proved on other
questions an agreement in committee
does not generally indicate an agree
ment on the floor of the assembly.
Hope is expressed, however, that this
committees report will be disposed OF
tomorrow.
While the assembly thus far has
weathered it's critical phases, there is
a feeling that the last week may de-
velop a dangerous situation. An eff
fort is being made in the general COM
mittee Of the assembly to avoid an
issue on the Bolivian-Chiiean treaty
question.
In order to put the question on the
order Of the day two-thirds vote of
the assembly is required. After a
question is inscribed on the order OF
the day. four days must elapse before
the question may be brought up. and
consequently there will be an effort to
obtain an action in the committee OF
the assembly which will meet Monday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
.BURLESON SAYS
BONUS CAUSE OF
POSTAL DEFICIT
|Blanes Congress for
Indiscriminate Wage
Boosts

Claims Loss Of 1870, 4S2 Caused by
War Bonus Paid Employees - Con-
tinuation Of Policy Means Increased
Deficit and Department Will Cease
to Be Self Supporting
Washington, December Evaporation
OF the United States postal service for
the fiscal year 1920 resulted in a deficit
of $17.27O. 4s2--the second largest in the
history of the service--Postmaster Gen.
eral Burleson shows in his annual re.
port today to the President. In which
expenditures Of the Post Office De-
partment are placed at $454,322, 500 and
revenues at siS7,150.slc. The Postmas-
ter General charges Congress with di.
rect responsibility for the deficit, ex-
approximately $33. 2o2. 600 paid as a war
bonus to postal employees and stating
that but for this there would have been
a surplus of $ls.437.S17. Mr.. Burleson
says he declined to approve the bonus
action of tho legislative department
adding that he had offered sugges
tions of another plan for compensating
the employees which would have serv
ed the purpose without at the same
time giving a blanket increase in pay
to thousands who were already amply
compensated
CONTINUED on Page 5-Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
''Licked" Wrangel
Army Near Fiume, Is
Menace to DAnnunZiO

Rome, Dec. ia message to the
Idea Rationale from Fiume, describes
the arrival at Spalato, Trau, Portore
and Bucari of attachments Of the re-
Gently defeated South Russian army
Of General Baron Wrangel. Bucari Is
only about five miles from Fiume.
Cattaro, it adds. has been occupied
by 1000 Of these troops, who are arm
ed with machine guns.
It is the impression In Fiume, the
message says, that Belgrade wished
to use the forces in order to threaten
Croatia in case a separatist move
ment occurs there and to threaten
Fiume If D'Annunzio becomes too
aggressive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
CLOTHING MAKERS
ANSWER CHARGES Of
LOCKOUT" PLAN

New York, Dec. 12.-ManufacturerS
in the clothing trade do not intend ito
lend themselves to the establishment
Of Sovietism in their industry" de-
clared William Bandler, president Of
the Clothing Manufacturers Associa-
ton, in a statement issued here to-
night. He characterized as t'humbug.
sham and false pretences" the union
charge that the manufacturers have
inaugurated lockout" and plan to
return to "sweatshop conditions
This will be evidenced" the state
ment added. "by the fact that the
employers are about to put into OPP
Grafton a plan of work, whereby en-
ployment will be given to the thou-
sands of workers who for long time
have been idle, because of the inabil-
ity of the manufacturers to compete
and secure business. And the work
ers win be invited to work. but it IS
feared that they will be prevented
from so doing by the. unions direction
that they strike. Sweatshop conGi-
tons today are a matter of the remote
possible, through the safeguards and
protection afforded workers by our
present labor hws."
Mr.. Bandler asserted complete
change in the fundamentals control
ling the local labor market is imper-
alive to save to New York City the
clothing market with it's annual out
CONTINUED on Page 4Hcoi. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
No Trace of Secretary
Harris, Believed
. Mentally Deranged

Last Seen Saturday Evening at Gath
ering Given in His Honor at Bangor
Services Highly Valued by Asso-
ciation-Had Fine Record as Social
Worker
Bangor, Me-, Dec. 12.--William A
Harris, secretary of the Maine Pub
Tlic Health Service. disappeared at
midnight last night, Following a gath
ering at the home Of Ralph Whittier
"a Forest avenue, which he had ar
ranged as a farewell party" to his
friends.
For several weeks past Harris has
shown symptoms of insanity. and his
friends have been keeping close watch
on him. Two days ago, his mania,
taking q religious form, became pro-
nounced and when he announced his
desire. to have n farewell party" ar
engagements were made to have ply
sicians present.
During the evening Harris acted and
talked strangely, and when the guests
departed DR.. Hunt was left in charge
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
Cutter Ossipee to
Aid Str. w. Wauneke

Boston, Dec. 12-The coast guard
cutter Ossipee sent word by radio to-
day that she had gone to the assis-
lance Of the steamer West W'auneke
which for a second time had broken
adrift from the steamer East Indian
The West Wauneke ran out OF fuel
oil several days ago and the East In
dian was the second steamer to take
a hand in trying to tow her to port
The towing cable broke on Friday, of
Cape Sable. but the East Indian pick
ed up the helpless vessel again yes
terday. In the heavy weather today
the cable parted again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-13
Boston P. o. Clerks
Want More Pay and
More Often Pay Days

Boston, Dec. 12-Resoiutions CALL
ing for a rehearing of the award Of
the postal wage commission and for
a permanent wage board, increased
wages and weekly instead of semi
monthly pay days, were passed today
by the local union OF the National
Federation Of Postofiice Clerks.
Speakers at the meeting men,
toned alleged inequalities in the
boards report enacted into law by
Congress last June, among which
were provisions dealing with the
maximum and minimum wage, fail
ure to adopt direct seniority sys-
tenn and failure to provide for a
permanent wage board.