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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1920-01-27

When butter wrappers are to be
mailed, full postage must be included,
seven cents for 500 or less and IL
cents for each Thousand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
Altar Boys with
Kneeling Cushions
Kill Church Blaze

Providence, r. l., April 4.-Altar boys,
armed only with kneeling cushions,
fought and extinguished a fire that
started behind the altar of the Episcopal
church here today when a lighted can
die was upset just as several hundred
people were assembling for the Easter
communion service.
The candle falling upon ecclesiastical
robings in the rear of the altar set them
afire instantly. Altar boys assembled in
an alcove ready to march to their sta
tons at the opening of the service saw
the leaping flames. rushed to the front
pews and gathered up kneeling cushions
with which to fight the flames. Rev.
Henry Bassett importuned the congre-
cation to remain in their pews and
amidst intense excitement the altar
boys kept up their battle until the fire
was out. The iobings. valued at hun
dreds Of dollars, were destroyed and Tho
altar partly burned
The are out, the altar boys with
blistered hands and snged haid filed
back to their alcove. The church win
dows we're opened for the temporary
repairs TO the altar made hastily and
the communion service held. only a half
hour delayed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
RIVAL CLAIMS
CLOUD NEW YORK
HARBOR STRIKE

New York, April 4.-Conflictins
statements by the marine workers
executive committee and the man
ayers association of the railroads
obscured the situation in the strike
OF New York harbor employees to-
night but there were indications that
the railroads had assured the city
supply of food and coal by routing
shipments. over the Bridge at Pough-
keepsie. to avoid trans-harbor
handling by tugs.
After a conference of railroad Of
ficials. J. J. Mantell. manager of the
Erie, declared the men were return.
ing to work and that the situation
is very good"
He said there would be a heavy,
increase in delivery of cars of food
stuffs tomorrow and believed the
export freight embargo declared
Friday would be entirely lifted be-
fore long"
: Thomas B. Healey head Of the
Marine engineers speaking for the
Marine workers executive commit
tee said strikers were satisfied with
the situation and are standing pat"
He denied reports strike leaders
were seeking conference with rail-
road officials.
Strikers say that more than 1000
men are out demanding an eight
hour day. No wage demands are
involved. Railroad officials reported
approximately. 1000 men are out,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

DR.. and Mrs Arthur S. Phelps, and 1t
is learned that he has an appointment in
China after his year at Oxford is COM
pleted.
Rev. Mr.. Phelps was born at Fort
Collins, Col, in 1882 and received his
early education in Los Angeles, CAL,
graduating from the high school there,
a school Of $500 students, where he was
president OF the student body.
When he was eight years of age he
accompanied his parents on a trip to
the South Sea Islands. In 1928 he
made the tour with them around the
world and in a year and half visited
&c countries, adding much to his gen.
eral education.
He graduated from Yale in 1917 and
belongs to the Phi Beta Kappa and
Delta Kappa Epsilon societies. He
passed a year in France as chaplain of
the "Old Hickory Wild Cat Goth Di-
vision, which was made up in the
South, and took part in the drives al
Ypres. Belgium, being in the center of
the flying wedge that penetrated the
Hindenburg line. He was cited for
bravery under shell fire at Esceurfort,
France, in October. 1915.
Rev. Mr.. Phelps expected to be grad
uated from Yale Divinity school in June
with 3. D. degree, in which school he
has twice won the Fogg scholarship,
and to complete his course at Queens
College, Oxford, England. After that
he is looking forward to religious stu
dent work in China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
UNCERTAIN STAND
Continued from Pace One)

should not be withdrawn after a
fixed time.
Receipt of the note, which was ao-
dressed to the president OF the peace
conference was announced by Ere
mier Millerand Saturday. DR.. Goep-
pert offers the fresh guarantee that
an allied commission be sent to the
Ruhr Valley to verify that the pres
ence of troops is necessary.
Comment has been aroused mere
by the fact that the note was ad-
dressed to the president OF the peace
conference and not 10 the French
premier. The afternoon newspaper
deduce from this that Germany
hopes the allies Judgment of her
case will differ from that OF France
1t is understood that DR.. Goeppert
in his note declares the German gov
ernment unable to Withstand the
appeal of distracted population OF
the Ruhr region who are imploring
protection from brigandaSe and de-
manding the establishment OF or
der. He argued that the treaty es-
tablished the neutral zone in the
Rhineland to ensure the peace OF the
world and that the German troops
were sent there for the purpose of
establishing order. Hence, DR..
Goeppert asserts, the spirit OF the
treaty has been respected even in
violating the letter Of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
AID TEACHERS
fContinued from Page One)

tiopal limitations from the children Of
the country. Teachers never have been
in politics but they are alive to the sit
uation as they never have been before
and are going to the polls next Novem-
her with that situation uppermost in
their minds
This delegation represents the 1909
teachers of Illinois and the 5000 teach
ers of New York" the petition declared,
and added: I'VE may in a way claim
10 represent the educat ional forces Of
the nation
There is a great and growing de-
teriorization in public education" caused
by tremendous loss Of trained teach
ers" and great lowering in the stand e.
ards of quality of incoming teachers
the petition stated.
THE basis of the cause OF these con-
ditlons which threaten theefficiency Of
education is the deficiency in education
al funds. The failure to pay teachers
adequate wages is a national sin, long
confessed but unatoned for.
ut will take years to man the schools
even as they we're in 1914. We canno.
afford to wait for the public to become
sufficiently alarmed to act
The average yearly salary of the
teacher in 1919 was 1884, the petition
said, and there had been only 10 per
cent. in crease during that year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
Recapture Alleged
Slayer Bell Girl
at Limestone. Me.

Houlton, Me, April 4.-Newman Clark.
alleged slayer OF Phoebe Bell at Grand
Falls, n. B., 10 days ago, who escaped
April from the hospital in that town.
where he was under treatment for self.
inflicted injuries, was captured at the
nome Of Daniel Morrill, in Limestone at
40 this afternoon by George Phair, a.
customs official. and turned over at the
boundary to Canadian officials as an un-
desirable alien. No warrant had been
issuel for Clark up to the time of his
leaving the hospital and he could have
walked at any time according TO the
officers.
When Clark was taken into custody
he hastily swallowed the contents of 4
small phial, with the evident purpose
OF suicide. A physician used a stomach
pump and Clark's condition at last &C.
counts was normal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
ECONOMY URGED
Continued from PAGE Qnel

The increasing gravity OF the Difficult
ties arising out of this enormous vol
ume of indebtedness that must be re-
newed from time to time said Mr..
Mondell, lis indicated by the fact that
while all Of these certificates that were
offered sold readily in the spring and
summer Of 1917 bearing an interest rate
of three per cent, less than $500 000, 900
OF a recent treasury Offering of certifi-
Gates at a per cent. were sold and the
treasury will be in the market in the
very near future for loans on short
time certificates at ga per cent. with
the probability that the rate will have
10 be still further advanced and may
40 to six per cent. or twice the interest
rate Of three years ago.
Treasg oficials, the statement contin-
ued, have handled trying situation
most admirably but they cannot
avert disaster unless we keep public
expenditure within our own income
Congress. Mr. Mondeli predicted.
would grant appropriations for the next
wear OF 1.So.ooo.ooo less than estimated
by goysrnment departments. which ask
ed for approximately 5000, 900 900 for all
purposes.
Further bond issues concluded the
statement, could only be fioated at
greatly increased interest rates, at the
cost Of a considerable reduction in the
market value of outstanding govern
ment securities with the grave danger
of wrecking the specie basis Of our cur
rency, with the certainty OF increasing
the price Of commodities and further
enhancing the cost Of living Under
these conditions further bond issue
is unthinkable.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
100000 DAMAGE
BY BURSTING DAM
IN RHODE ISLAND

Providence, r. l.. Apr 4.-Damase
of more than 100000 was done this
afternoon when part Of the village
or Anthony was inundated by the
bursting Of two mill dams.
Forty five feet of the dam at Mid
dlepond broke without warning
about o'clock sending down a
rush of water that in turn tore away
a section Of the Peeptoad pond dam
a mile away. The Anthony mill of
the Coventry Company was flooded,
its machine building damaged badly
and the boiler house temporarily put
of commission. Master Mechanic Ell
mer A. Capwell of the mill was
caught into the waste house but fl
nally escaped by smashing a window
and climbing: out into the swirling
waters outside the building.
At Olneyville the water swept
away poultry houses. garages and
other small buildings before it sub
sided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

high school and the elementary schools
is too great it democratizes the school.
At the close of the address several
questions were asked. In answering MT.
Wright expressed himself in favor OK
semi-annual promotions. 1t also devel-
oped in open discussion that building
about as large as the high school wouid
be needed There are now over ooo IN
the seventh and eight grades.
Fred w. Clair asked in regard 70
building an addition to the high school,
but Mr. Wright said that he did NOT
consider it practical to put children OF
IL and 10 with seniors of the high schooi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
AUGUSTA LOCALS
EASTER MONDAY BALL
CITY HALL TONIGHT

The after-Lenten season opens
with grand Easter Monday Ball in
City hall this evening. Douglas
eight piece orchestra will furnish
music for the occasion. A special
feature will be the INTRODUCTION of
two artists who will play the banjo
and saxaphone. These men. both
members of the Bowdon Musical
Clubs, are without peers in this sec
ton and are considered masters OF
their respective instruments. A
genuine good time is promised those
who attend. Don't miss this must
cal treat.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
Cote. Poulin

Willis A. Cote and Miss Mamie
Poulin were quietly married at the
Metre Dame church Sunday after
noon at 4.S0 o'clock. Rev. Father
Drolet ohiciatins. The wedding was
very quiet on account of a recent
bereavement in the family OF the
bride. and only few relatives and
intimate friends were present.
inc bride wore an attractive gown
OF blue silk with hat to match. She
has for several years been EMPLOYED
as clerk in the news stand of S. L.
Berry at the corner Of Common ana
Ma3i streets and has made 2 host
or friends in the public. The groom
is\ employed at the Ho.lingsworth
d whitney mill. The young couple
VIII make their home with Tho
oride's mother. Mrs. Treflel Tardiff
of Gray street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
CALL OFF STRIKE
Continued from Page One)

sible and begin negotiations for an
electoral bill. All the chairmen
promised TO cooperate witha cabinet
formed on that basis.
The resignation Of the Liebe min
istry after five days tenure Of ONCE
means that the socialists will con-
sent to call off the general strike
providing the new electoral bill is
carried through all the parliamentary
stages before dissolution of the
Rigsdag and the new elections.
The striking procession from the
town hall to the palace Oil Saturday
was formed by thousands bearing
rcd flags who awaited with more or
less Impotence the result of the visit
Of the deputation of Councillors to
the King. This deputation implor-
ing the King to dismiss the newly
appointed ministry, the monarch re-
Piled:
II will negotiate on everything
when the general strike is called
off, A socialist councillor inter-
jected, 1T is too late, Your Majesty"
and all the social democrats present
echoed his words.
Meantime from the outside the
palace were heard shouts of Re
public-Long Live Social remoc-
racy" These cries were redoubled
when the deputation reappeared and
formr Minister Staining address,
ed the crowd from the steps Of the
palace, announcing the result of the
conference with the King. The man
ifestatants, however, soon dispersed
in orderly fashion.
The new agreement grants am
nesty for all political offenses and
comedies adj the electoral reforms
demanded by the social democrats.
All the party leaders promised to CO.
operate with the new ministry form
ed to carry out this program
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

The equipment for the store ON
Silver street occupied by the FEEDER
al Baking System has arrived and
will lbe put in place very soon. This
store will present a novelty in Wa
terville as all the baking will be car
ried OH in the show windows. John
Roonquist will be the supervising
baker and is in charge of the placing
Of the equipment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
DUISBURG QUIET
(Continued Sroo. p.oa nnAl

piles Of drifted shaved ice when the
shop keepers later in the evening
swept the sidewalks to the accom-
paninent of machine gun fire in the
southern and eastern outskirts.
Remnants of the melting reds
gathered around Bismarck's monu-
ment ned when the troops charged.
Ddea erected In Kasslerfedler
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

A. F. Cyr. who has the contract
for the building of Clair Marston's
garage on Charles street will begin
work Monday Mr.. Marston says
that the report that he is to place
a bottle of whiskey under each cor
ner stone is not treu and should be
refuted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Special services were held Satur-
day evening at the new Salvation
Army hall on Temple street with
special officers in charge. Among
these were Satff Captain and Mrs.
Armstrong Of Portland, Ensign and
Mrs. O'Brien Of Bath, Capt. Sullivan
OF Berlin, n. H., and Miss JOY Wild
gerry, daughter of Major and Mrs.
Widgery of Portland. The usual
services were held in the square at
7.30 with the indoor services at 8
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Indoor baseball practice will begin
at the High school on Monday after
noon, George w. Burrill. principal OF
the Pleasant street school, having
been engaged as coach for the sea-
son. The prospects for a good team
are bright and there are at least 80
men out for practice. Russell Squire
is manager for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

The regular meeting fthe Wa
terville Woman's club will be held
at the Library hall Tuesday eve
ming at 7.30 o'clock. The meeting
Of the executive board of the club
will postpone it's regular meeting un-
til Friday afternoon on account Of
the meeting of the Kennebec Union
executive board which will be held
Tuesday afternoon at go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
Bishop Hughes Former
Pastor Portland Church

Portland Me-, April 4-Bishop
Matthew S. Hughes who died in
Cleveland today was pastor of the
Methodist church Of this city 1896
05 his first pastorate. He was born
in West Virginia in 1858.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

DIR. Arthur S. Phelps will go to
Fairfield Tuesday night for the In
terchurch World Movement. On
Wednesday he will so to Belfast, on
Thursday to Dover and to Bangor on
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Miss Adele fitzpatrick and Miss Lotta
Clark. who were in the city Saturday
to attend a meeting of various commit
tees connected with the pageant for
CoIbys centennial, returned Saturday TO
Hallowell and Boston respectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

placed in their various stations for
the summer. They have been new
ly painted and look very bright and
new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Walk a mile each day to keep the
DOCTOR away, advises the United
States Public Health Service. Try
walking to work every morning and
see If it doesn't make you younger
and healthier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Mrs. Scion Purinton and daughter
Pauline returned to their home in Rich
mond after passing a week with Mrs.
Purintons brother, Harry S. Brown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Miss Katherine Clarkin. who teaches
in Richmond, is passing the Easter va
cation at her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Rev. j. H. Thompson went to Port
land Saturday to preach at the First
Baptist church, where he will soon go
as permanent pastor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

President and Mrs. Arthur J. Rob
erts returned Saturday from a sew
eral days visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Osborne went to
Clinton Saturday to visit Mr.. Osbornes
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Osborne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Guy Dyer of Jackman is a guest
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Romeo of Colonial street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Wesley C. Emery went to Kennebunk
Saturday to pass the week end with his
aunt, Mrs. C. C. futile, proprietress Of
the Mousam House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Fl. B. Dinsmore returned Saturday
afternoon from Brunswick where he
had been on a business visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Miss Hattie Canham returned 10
Brooks Saturday afternoon, where she
is teaching school, after a weeks vaca-
ton at her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Eli Barron returned to Cambridge,
Mass, Sunday night after spending
the Jewish Easter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Wallace Roderick has accepted po-
sition with the L.ombard.~ Traction Co.
Mr.. Roderick was formerly patrolman
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Wendell Boyer, who attends Dart
mouth college is passing his Easter
vacation at his home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

William l.. Luce and Harry A. Foster
of Belfast were business callers in the
city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Miss Pearl Towle Of Augusta made
short call on her sister in this city
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Mrs. Charles Priest and daughter Dor
othy of Portland were guests of Mrs. e.
W. Boyer Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

William WEIGH who is employed
at Bath is passing a few days in the
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

Mrs. F. E. Haines has gone to New
York ii visit her daughters for two
weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

ter. Miss Elva of Augusta. were in
the city Sunday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05

ferson to pass the summer at the
farm home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
Waterville Pastor To Take
Yale Degree in June

Key. DRYDEN l.. Phelps is passing
the Easter vacation with his parents,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
WATERvILLE

DIR. d. B. Cragin has returned from
a business trip to Hartford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
street where many aliens reside were

street where many aliens reside were
cleared out by shrapnel.
The reds. who numbered only two
or three hundred were driven out
within two and half hours but
desultory fighting continued into the
night as small nests Of the radical
element were located and cornered.
The number of reds captured is not
announced.
The city had lived in state Of
fear three weeks and took the mat
ter coolly. The street cars ran in all
parts Of the town except where the
lighting was hot, but cellars were
popular.
Three of the citizens killed were
hit by government shell falling wide
and wrecking house; fourth was
cut down by artillery in the street.
Great damage was done to stores and
places of business some of which
were wrecked and many badly cut
by bullets. The burgomaster. who
had been deposed, the public en-
ployes, who had been on strike as
protest, and the deposed police
all have resumed their functions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-04-05
Dusseldorf Calm

Duesseldorff. April A. (By the
Associated Press)-Duesseldorf was
quiet today. 1t is surrounded by
small red outposts on all the roads
leading into the city, who are under
orders to receive, disarm and con-
duct to the barracks all returning
reds.
The executive committee in charge
announces that it is prepared to
prevent the city becoming the scene
of resistance to the peace terms.
Should the Reichswehr come to
Dusseldorf, however, the workmen
are in favor of calling general
strike in protest.