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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
Judge Matthew Ends
Eight Years. Service
In Municipal Court

Judge Alfred A. Matthew, who for
the past Eight years has dispensed
justice in the municipal court of this
city, completed his term of office
Wednesday night at midnight and
will take up the general practice of
law. He will be located in the Edith
building on Main street, occupying
the offices of the late William T.
Haines. He will be succeeded as
Judge by Judge Charles w. Atchley.
Judge Matthew received his first
appointment to the municipal judge
ship Of Waterville from former Gov
errior F.. II. Plaisted, succeeding Judge
Frank K. Shaw, who served in that
capacity IL years. The. second ap-
pointment of Judge Matthew was
made by Ex-Governor Oakley G. Cur
tbs, four years ago. Judge Matthew
came to the work we'll prepared as he
had acted as recorder for q year and
a half under Judge Shaw before he
was promoted.
Under Judge Matthews juriSlic-
ton. 1884 criminal cases have been
heard and 1920 civil cases have been
entered in court, tried and disposed
or. An interesting fact in regard to
the latter is the steady decrease in
the number in the last eight years
until 1920, when a slight increase is
shown. Beginning with December 80,
1912, the number of civil cases for the
eight successive years to December
80, 1920, were as follows SCI, sol, 511,
472. 455, 30S, 296, 316.
During his tenure of office, Judge
Matthew has enjoyed the entire con-
fidence of the public and his deci-
sions have met with general approval
Those who have had occasion to ap-
pear before him have also felt as
sured that they would receive an
honest and Just Interpretation of the
law. For several years, untir the
present year. Judge Matthew has
been n member of the board of edu-
cation and was chairman for a year.
Recorder Frank H. Plumstead, who
has been associated with Judge Mat
thieu for the spast eight years, also
completed his term of office at the
same hour and will be succeeded by
j. A. Letourneau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
|BOSSING FUEL
DURING WAR COST
III. s. Sd. 1924 681

Washington, Dec. 29-The total cost of
fuel control to the federal government
during the war was S4.S24,6S1, according
to the final report of the business
manager of the fuel administration
made public today. This sum repre-
sents all expenditures, national and
state by the fuel administration from
it's organization in September 1917. to
June 80. 1919, when the administration
virtually was disbanded.
Appropriations for fuel control to-
tailed s5,S13,S1S and there was a balance
of $685. 1877 on hand on June 80 last year.
Expenditures by the headquarters in
Washington totalled $2,706,479 and by
the states $l,94S,61S. By far the largest
sum was spent in New York state. the
total being $212,012 while in New York
city s51.s75 was spent. In the New Eng
land states as whole the cost was
$99,S12.
The report shows that there were 81
$1-a-year men in teh fuel administra-
ton, including DR.. Harry A. Garfield.
the administrator.
The highest salary on a yearly basis
listed in the report was $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
Wage Cut Unjust
Although Accepted
Saws Union Head

Fall River, Mass. Dec. 29--The ac-
ceptance of the reduction of % IL
per cent. in wages by the operatives
in the textile mills of Fall River
should not be taken as an indication
that such Il reduction was warrant
ed, said James Tansey, president of
the American Federation of Textile
Operatives today. His statement,
which followed the announcement
last night that the six unions making
up the Federation had voted TO ac-
cept the wage cut, continued:
"On the contrary we believe the
reduction is drastic, severe and UNI
called for. Particularly wher we
take into consideration the present
cost of living and the fact that the
decrease in pay is being taken from
workers whose wages even at their
highest rate do not compare by any
means with the wages paid in other
industries.
'"rhis reduction coupled with the
long continued loss of wages through
the closing down of the mills for
several months imposes upon the op-
eratives a burden and hardship
which, to say the least, is unfair.
1T has always been the opinion of
| the textile council that a reduction
in wages was not the remedy for de-
preston in trade We are still of
that opinion and fairly convinced
that such a drastic reduction is an
injustice to the workers Of the in
dustry and is not the remedy under
| present conditions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
Think "Clues" to
Missing Boys Fate
Meant to Deceive

|. New Bedford. Mass, Dec. ~
lief that the fun. cartridge oe't '''
mittens of James +. Collins, Jr'' HIS
ing High school lad. who disappe"
ed while on a hunting trip IL r We"
ago, were placed at the tip Oh irns
ner's pond. where they were w. wv a
yesterday, as splant" to furnish ~, !"
theory of accidental DEATH "a'
pressed today by the police. .;,sa
The ice on the pond was dyn". VS.,
this morning and the bottom o'assa
No trace of The lads body was iV .,roe
Another theory was held Tor tbe
by the police after the finding VI AVID
gun. There were numerous uO ;rted
deer tracks about and it was IND.
out that perhaps the lad haa " IN
ed buck on the ice and in the -" md
gle both had broken throusn ,ody
drowned. The absence OF tne
disapproved this. badly
The butt OF the gun was :, had
splintered and damaged, as u All
been through terrific struss,s The
available police are worrying -
case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
ASKS THAT N. E..
REPORT AS UNIT
ON CROPS TOU. S.

Boston. Dec. 29.--Co- operation by
the six New England states with the
Federal Department of Agriculture in
crop reporting was urged in a state
ment issued today by V. A. Sanders,
New England field agent Of the de-
partment. He said agricultural COM
missioners CT the various states had
endorsed the idea and that with the
government paying one-half the cost.
the plan could be put into effect with
an appropriation of $1,000 from each
of the states for the first year. In
Maine the necessary action has al
ready been taken.
y The chief arguments for having the
six states act together are: That their
combined area is about equal to an
average sized state; that the COM
mercial crops grown here come from
several of the states, and find their
markets throughout all six: that crop
reports and statistics covering only
part of the states would have very
limited usefulness and that the six
states together form the smallest eff
ficient crop reporting unit in the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30

meeting, Mr.. Smith of the I,es,,,..
Committee. gave brief talk On ~
took place at the meeting q, nat ~
Maine Automobile Association ha,. 'ne
the State House. Nov. p and % al
Many topics were discussed S..
late in the afternoon, and on W
whole it was a very inthus;.. nv
meeting. A feature Of the maa.' G
was the following resolutions Hs,'
were adopted as expressing ,ss,
views of coming legislation. 'Ae''
Resolutions Adopted
whereas: The automobile d..,.
Of this State have organized an
ISOLATION to be hereafter know ~
the Maine Automobile Dealers, A.. aS
citation. and whereas the Assoc;a .sO'
desires that the public NAV m0''
clearly understand its purpose: ''
Be it resolved: That the As...,
alton puts Itself on record as desiro~.
Of cooperating with all, State Cow. .S
and Municipal officials in the nron..
ton of the best interests of tho nuS
lie through the enactment and ~,
enforcement Of adequate laws rail-
tive to the ownership and use ~ va
tor vehicles. - Further, that tho A.
ISOLATION favors the adoption of sn;,
able regulations for the greater NV
lection of the lives and propertr -.
our citizens on the public hiehw.r.
Be it further resolved: That ~.
Association stands for just AMI eon.
table laws as against so-called "c,,s,
legislation.
Be it further resolved. The. ..
copy of these resolutions be snra,S
upon the records, and copies snn, =,
all State officials having these .,,,,
tiers in charge. and also that thav ;.
given to the press for publication
(SigneO Committee on Resolutions
PERLEY NJ. LAWREyrF
MYRON D. KIDDER
CHARLES F. MARBLE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
English and American
Distance Runners Meet Today

London. Dec. 29.--(By the A. P.).--
steady drizzle throughout the day
will make England's Classic and
cruel seven and a half mile cross
country course at Roehampton a mud
dy and heavy route for the Cornell
and the Oxford-Cambridge distance
runners who will compete tomorrow
afternoon in the first race Of it's Kind
between English and American ath-
letes.
James l.. Dickinson, captain of the
Ithaca squad. Thomas c. McDermott
and Charles r. Brown are suffering
from colds and are not in the best Of
condition. This. however is offset by
an injury to- L. A. Montagu, the Ok
ford star. who, although he is expect
ed to start in the race, Is suffering
from sore toe.
Jack Moakley, the American coach,
asserted today that Cornell had no
runners to compare with Montagu, N.
A. Mc1nnes and w. r. Seagrove, but
that in the scoring the Americans
might wir1Nthe race.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
Continue Searching
for Bows Bodies

Searching for the bodies Of the
three boys who lost their lives by
drowning late Sunday afternoon just
above the dam on the Kennebec river
was resumed Wednesday and carried
on during the daylight hours, but
without result. The ice Is extremely
dangerous, the workers discovering
many air holes. 1t took the combined
efforts of the searchers to keep the
, spectators from forming groups on the
ice. On Thursday the services of an
other diver will be called upon. when
the search will be resumed. 1t is a
I. very urwise thing for people to cross
the river on the ice because Of the
many air holes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
Major Philbrook
Given Present at
Party Wednesday

The agricultural department at the
State House moved in force, with
wives and friends, Wednesday evening
on the Community Club house, where
they at $50 partook of q delicious BAN
quet and then enjoyed a social hour
Major E. E. Philbrook of Portland,
the acting commissioner Of agriculture.
as usual was one of the jolliest of the
jolly; nor was his good nature ruffled
when he was singled out and q hand
some travelling clock presented him
with the very best wishes and kindest
feelings Of the entire department.
The presentation was very pleasing
ingly made by Erlon Newdick. The
major lost none Of his tollity, but it
was several seconds before he could
find the words he wanted to express
his appreciation and thanks for the
beautiful gift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
ONE BIG ROAD
Continued from Page one)

tablished. The New England public.
which must after all support the
railroads, must give the subject care
full attention.
There is an opportunity for a New
England system and there are oppor-
tunities for combinations giving sew
eral great trunk lines access to New
England. It is not my purpose to dis
cuss the relative desirability Of any
of these proposals but rather to d.
rect the attention of the New Eng
land public TO the necessity Of in
forming Itself and the necessity OF
the preservation Of Its rights.
"Although about to retire from Of
fee, it is my earnest recommendation
that the Joint New England Confer
ence on Foreign and Domestic Com
MERGE Immediately at the beginning
of the next political year will ~ause
to be held conference of the COVER
nors and interested parties for the
purpose Of informing themselves and
the public and deciding on a policy
that will provide adequate transpor-
tation for the industrial needs of the
New England states.
"This Is in no sense a suggestion
that any part of the nation should be
disregarded. New England has train
ing. ability and skill to perform very
great services for the nation as a
whole. It mas right to demand ade-
quate facilities for the performance
of these services, not from a narrow
or selfish point of view but for the
general welfare of the whole nation
AS patriotic Americans desiring ma
tional prosperity it is the duty of New
England enterprise to secure for it.
self from the rest Of the nation an
opportunity to develop itself, to
maintain itself and to serve to the ex-
tent of it's ability the industrial and
economic needs of America"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30

city and was addressed by c. A. Day.
Kennebec county Farm Bureau agent
who talked on THE Farm Bureau
and How it Works" Mr.. Day stated
that all extension work must be done
through the Farm Bureau and told
how the Bureau controlled the sit
uation for the benefit of the farmer.
In the afternoon the extension work
of the year was planned and pro-
gram of work laid out It was voted
to carry on during the coming sum-
ing summer sweet corn account
books, a kale spraying demonstration,
a silo corn demonstration, a poultry
culling demonstration and an orchard
pruning demonstration. y
The following committees were ap-
pointed George e. Wheeler, general
chairman; Fred Penney. crops project
leader; S. L. Barrows, poultry project
leader and George E. Wheeler, COM
mittee on exhibits to the county seed
show, which will be held as usual in
August. The dates of the demonstra-
ton will oe made known when plans
are fully completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
Dinner Party at
the Blaine Mansion

Governor Carl e. Milliken and Mrs.
Milliken entertained at dinner. Wednes-
day evening at $50 O'Clock at the exc
cutive home. the Blaine mansion. In
cluded ia the party were: Mr. and Mrs.
George E: Macomber. Augusta: Mrs.
Joseph Williamson. Augusta; Mrs.
Henry A. Wing. Portland; Hon. Ed
ward w. Wheeler. Brunswick: Hon.
Frank B. Nichols and daughter. Mrs.
Paul Niven. Bath; Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Quinby. Augusta Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman H. Stuart, Augusta: DR.. and
Mrs. A. o. Thomas. Augusta; Judge
and Mrs. L. NJ. sanborn, Portland;
Judge and Mrs. Henry w. Cakes, Au-
burn; Hon. and Mrs. Arthur Chaplin,
!, Bangor; Mrs. John r. Hill. Augusta;
Mr.. ana Mrs. George c. Libby. Angus
ia: Charles Milliken. Augusta; Max
Wilder, Augusta; Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
A. Allan. Augusta; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Coburn, Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
Proposed Re-dividing
Joint Freight Rates
Unfair to N. E. Railroads

Washington, Dec. 29.--Attorneys for
the New York Central railroad at a
hearing today before the Interstate
Commerce Commission on the question
of re-dividing joint freight rates be-
tween carriers east and west of the
Hudson river argued that plans sug-
gested SO far for this purpose would
yield an unfair return to the New
England roads and would discrimi-
nate against the trunk lines.
George NJ. Eaton, assistant freight
manager of the Boston & Maine rail-
road. suggested to the commission
that arbitraries be established as tenn
porary means of dividing the rates
until the commission revised the en-
tire division plan of interchanged
rates. He suggested that the division
be on percentage basis according to
the length of haul from New England
points to the Albany gateway and
thence ovrf trunk lines territory.
Chairman Clark asked Mr.. Eaton
If he believed the commission had the
power to make such a ruling in the
absence of an express agreement by
fhe interests involved. Mr. Eaton
said he could not answer the question
as it was a matter of law.
New York Central attorneys On
cross examination tried to show that
Mr.. Eaton's rate exhibits, which he
had submitted on basis of proper
tional division of freight rates. would
work to the disadvantage of their
road. Mr. Eaton said he was aware
York and had based his exhibits on
existing charges. He admitted that
terminal charges were generally less
in New England than in New York.
Witnes SEES for the New England
roads are expected to continue the rest
CT the week at the hearings and will
be followed by representatives Of the
trunk lines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
BARGE SUNK BY
JAP FREIGHTER
IN HUB HARBOR

Boston. Dec. 29.--The barge Nay
Aug was sent to the bottom in a coli
lision with the Japanese freighter
Genoa Maru in the lower harbor early
today. After an unsuccessful effort
by. Captain Charles Gustafson and
his crew to keep her afioat by pump
ing he had to make quick shift to
save his wife and infant. The yawl
in which the party abandoned the barge
was picked up later by the municipal
steamer George A. Hibbard. which
landed them at Long Island. Mrs. Gus
tafson and her child were given hos
pital treatment there and suffered lit
tie from their brief exposure. The
Genoa Maru was anchored when the
barge, which was the second Of tow
Of three. swung into it, the respective
captains agreed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
Retail ClOthiers
Maine in Doubt
Over Spring Prices

Whether or not clothing prices ara
to take a big drop in the spring v,,
the subject of a lively debate A, . .
meeting of Maine Retail Clothing deal.
ers at the State House "Wednesday AZ.
ernoon.
1t was advised by several of the lead.
ing dealers Of the State who were pre,.
ent that the buying should Delight II
was predicted and seemed to be a con,
census of opinion that big SLUMP Of
wholesale prices was soon due and
would probably come before late spring
II. o. Staples of Boston took exceptions
to this line of advice and took q firm
stand stating that he did not look
either for a big reduction in wage
scale or in the wholesale price Of
goods. He urged more optimistic
view of the situation. Thomas J.
Hogan a leading dealer of Portland Bit.
terly arraigned the manufacturers and
wholesalers. He said 1T is time for Us
to stop buying for the sake of being
good fellow. Let the wholesalers and
manufacturers take care OF themselves
They have already made their dollar
let US look out for ourselves"
A. c. Holman of Kennebunk took a
slap at the newspapers for the publish,
ing of profiteering and price reduction
propaganda. He said IF they had kept
still things would be going on as usual
e. w. Nelson of Sanford arose to the
defense of the press and laid the blame
for present conditions at the door Of
the government profiteering squads who
he said were going over the country
and melting the publication OF such
nonsense based on falsehoods.
The meeting was presided over By
Charles F. Bilodeau of Augusta, the
vice president of the association Sew
eral matters directly affecting the
members was taken under consideration
and quite thoroughly discussed. The
first Of these was the methods Of
taking the annual inventories and the
accounting for the Federal Income
tax. On this subject brief addresses
and suggestions were offered by H. o.
Staples OF Boston and John Dunn Of
Biddeford.
The meeting proved intensely inter
esting and was acclaimed by all as BE-
ing most beneficial. Adjournment was
made about five O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
POLITICAL FOES.
JOIN IN EULOGY
OF JUNGLE JOE"

Washington, Dec. 29.-An unuSuai
tribute was paid today by the House
of Representatives to Representative
Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois. who has
established new record for length
of service in Congress. Uncle joe
was all smiles as Champ Clark Of Mis-
souri,. the Democratic leader, and 9TH
ers told of his accomplishments dur
ing his long service.
When It came his time to talk Mi.
Cannon described the ceremony as
wake and said he was beginning to
wchder If he was not already realis-
ing the hopes Of those who desire to
return from the other world to COM
muhicate with friends still partici-
pating in the ordinary affairs Of the
earth.
Many big things happened in 1872,
the year he was first elected to Con-
gress, not the least of which was a
violen- eruption of Vesuvius. he said.
Speaker Gillett and Mr.. Clark were
approaching the polls that year." he
said. land Jim Mann, at Is. was try
ing to decide whether he would be a
farmer or lawyer. Rainey and Mon
percentages, and the ambitions of
claude Kitchin and Nick Longworth
at the age of three were conferred about
their first pants"
Admitting that he had been in Con-
gress off and on longer than other
members. Mr.. Cannon declared he was
not the veteran in continuous service
"Gillett, Clark, Mann, Butler
Greene of Massachusetts,, Moon and
Sims rank with me in that line" he
added, because I had two We Va
tons which I did not seek, and those
four years were the longest years
that have interviewed since frs!
came to Washington"
Among those who eulogized the
former speaker were Representative
Sherwood. Democratic, Ohio, the old.
est member Of the House; Mondell,
the majority leader; Rodenberg. Hi.
nois. and Garrett, Tennessee.
The House voted to accept a br )nzt
bust of Mr.. Cannon from his friends
/ to be placed in the rotunda of the
Capitol.
Among the congratulatory mes
sages received by Mr.. Cannon, was q
telegram from Henry Watterson
which read: I'VE were colleagues a
years ago and have been friends eve.
since. May we be comrades ir
Heaven. I look toward YOU"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
Moore Wins Over Sharkey

New York. Dec. 29.-Roy Moore of
st. Paul scored technical knockout
over Jack Sharkey after one minute
of fighting in the 18th round of a
scheduled 15-round bout here tonight
Both men are bantamweights.
Referee Harry Stout of Milwaukee
stopped the bout to save Sharkey
from further punishment. The man
ager of the local bantamweight, who
was not in his best form, wanted to
throw up the sponge in the 10th
round but Sharkey insisted on finish
ing. He was badly battered in the
next round when the referee stepped
in and stopped the fight.
Sharkey weighed 1903 and Moore
1924.
Panama Joe Cans, weiterweight,
won judges decision over "Sailor"
Darden of the United States cruiser
Charleston in hard 10-round bout.
Darden put up an exceptionally strong
fight but Cans weight appeared to
give him the advantage. Cans weigh
cd 1i+1 pounds and Darden 1898.