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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Shop Soviets Congress at
Berlin Refuse to Approve
Russian Soviet Government

Berlin. Oct. 17-(By Associated
Press).-The first Congress of Shop
Soviets recently held here refused to
go on record as favoring the Soviet
government Of Russia. There was i
sharp clash between the Communists
and Independent Socialists over the
question but the motion was voted
down. About 1000 delegates attended
the meeting.
The workers in the German indus
trial and commercial establishments,
who are now given an active voice in
administration of them, were i'm
pressed in the congress with the need
of conserving raw products so that
Germany may produce sufficient
finished commodities to enable her to
establish credits abroad with which
to pay for the importation of the most
necessary food and raw materials.
Rudolph Wissel. formerly Minister
of Economics. said that German tex
tile and iron industries were in need
of foreign supplies. The q. ZOO, 600
tons of ore which Germany formerly
obtained from Alsace-Loraine and
Luxembourg must now be procured
through foreign credits. The Yer
sailles Treaty had deprived the
nation of one-third of it's grain pro-
ducing areas while the remaining soil
had been impoverished by intensified
wartime cultivation and lack of fer
tilizers.
The former Minister ascribed the
present economic crisis to under-pro-
duction. denying that it was due to
ver-consumption. and he declared
that Germany would be forced to
subsist on small rations for a long
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
A Word About Home Affairs

Augustans will now have opportun-
ity to turn to home matters from the
consideration Of those best fitted to
manage our foreign and national at
fairs. The service letter sent out by
the secretary Of the Chamber Of Com
merce will be found a very sugges-
tive reminder. Secretary Clarke
reports the past month the busiest
since the chamber began it's work
here.
The Red Cross drive beginning the
18th calls for active cooperation and
should receive it; the Boys and Girls
Agricultural clubs in this county are
invited to hold their annual contest
in this city. We want to convince
them that this is good place to
visit. and we will. But there's work
to be done and the committees will
need cordial assistance. That done
well be in trim to entertain the
State Grange.
There's another matter calling for
cooperation, the reestablishing of
that Kennebec and Boston boat
service. There ought to be no ques-
tion about our giving support and as
"a matter of fact there isn't if Angus
ia runs true to form. Committees of
the Chamber are digging out facts
which the public will want to know
and which will help at arriving at the
conclusion We must have.
And while about it plan to attend
that Open Forum meeting. When a
community is afforded an opportuni-
ty for each citizen to express his
views those who neglect the opportu-
nifty will have no excuse for knock
ing" Those meetings of the Open
Forum should command the attend
ance of everyone interested in the
welfare Of our city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

John Anon. eleven years old, is a
clever young poster artist. The poster
shown here, which he drew all by
himself was entered in an art exhibit
which the school held. and many
thought it fine. His mother. in an
interview said, Il give Father Johns
Medicine to my boy whenever he has
a cold or cough. 1 myself have been
using Father Johns Medicine for
eighteen months. In October. 1918. l
had a severe cough but nothing tried
would help me. l heard about Father
Johns Medicine. started to take it,
and by March /, 1919. my cough had
completely disappeared. still take it
however. to build up my strength.
am never without a bottle of Father
Johns Medicine. (Signed) Mrs. John
Anon. 41S Chestnut St, Coraopolis'
Pa-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
A Shirt Tale

The Scoutmaster was talking to one
of his tenderfoot Scouts. Boy" he
said. you will have to make your own
way in the, world some day Do you
know the meaning of energy and en-
terprise%
NO. sir" replied the tenderfoot. 81
don't believe 1 do"
We'll. I'll tell you. One Of the
richest men in the world came to this
city without shirt on his back. and
now he has millions
The tenderfoot looked puzzled
Millions" he repeated in wonder
ment. why. how many does he wear
at time? Boys Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Enormous Damages in
Ireland Through Reprisals
Of the "Black and Tans"

Dublin, Oct. 1S.-tBy Associated
Press. in Ireland are
agitated over the question who is to
pay for the damages resulting from
reprisals committed by the BLACK
and Tans." or semi-military force.
employed by the government to sup
press Sim Fein disorders.
The total amount of damages re-
sulting from Sim Fein disorders. and
reprisals by orangemen and govern
ment agents in Ireland, is estimated
to be nearly f1o.OOo,OOO. Already
awards amounting to e5.000,0O0 for
damages inflicted by the Sim Feiners
have been assessed against the tax
payers.
The law prescribes that the tax
payer shall pay for all willful damage
to property or life maliciously con-
f1icted. The county judges who pass
upon claims arising from damages in
Black and Tan reprisals have granted
awards to the claimants and at
tempted to make them the charge
against the local authorities. They
have, however, indicated in their
judgments that they believe the gov
eminent should make good the losses
caused by its own servants
The principal taxpayers in Ireland
are for the most part Unionists who
are the largest property holders and
would be hardest hit if the taxpayers
were compelled to pay these damage
claims. While they are anxious to
help the government put down dis
order. many disapprove of the Black
and Tan reprisals and are unwilling
to pay for the consequences of them
The IRISH TIMES. the principal
Unionist newspaper. demands that
the government shall make a clear
public statement that the obligation
to compensate for murder. arson and
robbery committed by the servants
of the government is acknowledged
by the government and will be
promptly met"
The government paid the. bill of
about f3.000,00O for the damage suf-
fered by the city of Dublin in the
Easter week rebellion and this is
pointed to as precedent for similar
action in the matter Of Black and Tan
reprisals.
1t is expected that the government
will also be asked to pay for the dam
age inflicted by the Sim Feiners to
which awards appointing to S., 900
already have been made by county
judges. Besides there is a bill for the
damage done by orangemen in Ulster
towns. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

The resignation of Rev. John G.
Prince, minister of the First Congre-
gational church. was read Sunday at
Bellows Falls. VT. to take effect next
Jan. l. but an immediate leave of alb
sence will be given. Mr.. Prince is to
be field secretary of the Near East
Relief Committee for the State of
Maine with an Office at Portland. Mr..
Prince went to the Bellows Falls
church. Jan. /. 1917. from the First
Congregational church of Rockland.
Mass. and during his pastorate the
church has shown marked growth in
every department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Thursday, November 4, 1920.

Let Us weigh we'll what we prom.
Use, and then train ourselves in body
and soul to keep our promises. e
US build a genuine internationaIisna,
that 10, a genuine and generous re.
gard for the rights Of others, on the
only healthy basis-a sound and in.
tense development Of the broadcast
spirit Of American nationalism.-
Theodore Roosevelt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
How the Administration 10 Reducing
the, Debt

The report from the treasury de-
partment to the effect that, notwith-
standing the ordinary expenses of the
Government during the month of Oc-
tober amounted to $426, and
the ordinary receipts were but $780,
034,S04. the public debt was reduced
by $24. S46,455. All the explanation Of
fered was that the two hundred mil
lions spent over and above what was
received "was more than overcome
by other transactions by the depart
ment affecting the public debt
Pulling ones self over the fence by
the boot straps has nothing in it with
that sort of financing, it would seem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Stewart. Dalton Wedding at Bangor

A wedding Of much interest to
Maine people took place in Bangor
Saturday when Chester p. Stewart,
collector of internal revenue in east
ern Maine. and Miss Marie n. Dalton
of Bangor were united in marriage at
st. Johns rectory. Rev. T. J. Nelli-
gan. p. r.. performing the ceremony
in the presence of a small party of
relatives and friends. Miss Helena
Mcneil and William J. Maggie of BAN
gor were the attendants. Mr.. Stewart
Is a well-known ex-service man and
a graduate Of the Bangor High school.
Upon the return from their wedding
trip they will have apartments at 22S
State street. Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
The Same Story Only More Of II

All day, Wednesday, the echoes Of
that avalanche increased in intensity.
Anyone entertaining any doubt as to
what the people wanted should i'm
mediately consult a psychopathist.
1t is especial cause for qualification
all around, that the country having
declared for certain principles, hav-
ing expressed its emphatic opinion on
the questions at issue, has also del
egated the work to be done to sub
stantial Republican majority in both
houses of congress. 1t now seems
certain that there will be no oppor-
tunity to evade responsibility, should
anyone wish to do 80. No political
party has ever faced greater. in this
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
courtesies Appreciated

In the difficult task of collecting
election returns in its territory the
Journal receives many courtesies and
other favors, which are much appre-
ciated. Especially is this true of our
county returns. 1t would be difficult
to render good service without such
assistance and the kindly way In
which this has been given is pleas
ant feature Of work which is exact
ing and at times exceedingly difficult.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

A public registered nurse has been
secured by Southern Aroostook chap
ter of the Red Cross. This lady has
been working for a month at Sheri-
dan and is now at Oakfield. From
there she will go to Smyrna Mills and
during December hopes to be located
at Monticello. With the beginning Of
the new year, she will be in Houlton
and remain for three months. The
nurse is Miss Nan Clack Of Iowa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Boston, Oct.
ExceedinaIY Exciting

quite an exciting fire you had
here last night. wasn't it, asked the
recently arrived guest.
''Excitein'est in 16 years" trium-
phantly replied the landlord of the
tavern at Peeweecuddyhurlp. why.
great grief. one of our foremost-we've
got four of 'em. each of which thinks
she's the most-society ladies ran all
the way 10 the holocaust with her
false hair in her hand"'-E.xchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Hoods
.SarsapariIIa
Makes Food
aste Good

Creates an appetite. aids digestion,
purifies the blood. and thus relieves
scrofula, catarrh. the pains and
aches Of rheumatism and gives
strength to the whole system.
Nearly SO years phenomenal sales
tell the story Of the great merit and
success Of Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
is just the medicine you need now.
Hoods Pulls help-fins cathartic,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
A Good Man

Judge-(at trial Of Woolly Pete.
charged with killing Two-Gun Jake)
And you say you can testify to the
good character Of the defendant:
Cowboy Charlie-That I kin. jedge,
There amt a quicker man on the trig-
ger in all Arizona than him.-Home
Sector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
No Millennium Yet

We have elected Harding ana COOL
idge. We are to have the change Of
government at Washington for which
the whole nation has been praying
and working, Republicans and Demo-
Gratis alike Enthusiastically it has been
shown at the polls that the United
States is heartily sick of Wisconsin
and the kind of maladministration
and inefiiciency that his government
has foisted upon the country during
the past eight years. In justice 1t
should perhaps be said that there
may have been some excuse for it
during the feverish tumult of the
war. but there has been no justifi-
cation for it during two years Of prac-
teal peace.
1t is not to be expected that the re-
turn OF the Republican party to
power will instanter clear up the
mess which the present administra-
ton bequeaths to it; nor that any
group of Republican administrators
shall guarantee to exhibit consum-
mate wisdom and infallibility in all
situations. 1t is a herculean task to
unsnarl the tangles and clean out the
debris which are the untouched ac-
emulation Of eight years of imprac-
teal. unbusinesslike. reckless and
laundering administration.
Such a task will take time as well
upon for assistance. Some things
which stand out as part of the Demo-
remedied among them the criminal
waste of money and material during
the preparations for war, the DELHI
crate waste By depreciation and junk.
ing of equipment at abandoned army
cantonments and Federal develop
ment projects. and the bills which the
people have had to pay for pompous
and superfluous commissions, experts
and specialists.
For the great job Of house-cleaning
and domestic readjustment which the
Republican administration will face
as its first and most important piece
of work, it needs and has asked for
the patient and sympathetic cooper
alton of every American citizen Just
how big the job is cannot easily be
comprehended by the average citi-
zen perhaps, but everybody knows 1t
is big enough to tax the abilities Of
the wisest men. the country can pro-
duce. A very few days before cleo
ton Mr.. Harding condensed the stu
alton into a paragraph. brief in itself.
but appalling in its content. He said:
1T is a matter Of self-defense and
self-preservation for the people Of the
United States. Their government is
not functioning effectively. Their
public revenues are being wasted.
Their public debts are being in
creased to a point threatening the
national solvency. Their industries.
their commerce. their transportation
systems are staggering under checks.
burdens and imposts. housing condi-
tons are becoming seriously made
auate and living costs mounting be-
yond reach. while government secu-
rites are under par and in depre-
citation"
The worst IL not to come, not by
any means, but the way out Of the
maze OF difficulties is long and not
wholly easy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Overtime

Tenderfoot: When the clock strikes
thirteen. what time is it?
Second Glass Scout: I really don't
know. What?
ienderfoot: Time for the clock to
be fixed.-September Boys Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

The next election Of interest IL
that to be held Nov IA in Greece, to
determine whether the family Of ex-
king Constantine is to continue to
rule the land of the Hellenes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

deep sea voyages. Today it is said that
the only skipper of this long line left
to tell the tale is Captain George
Fletcher, well over so. but as smart
as a cricket, and able to do a good
days work every day in the year. in
Guiding Sunday although as matter
of fact he devotes that day to rest.
meditation and worship, says the Bid
deford Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

The Presidents ballot lost in Bur-
lessons mail somehow suggests sew
eral things. including chickens COM
ing home to roost, ct cetera.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

They said $1,000 Republican plural
ity In Maine in September didn't Sig
nifty anything with respect to the
country at large. They are conspicu-
Gus now solely by reason of their
profound silence!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

Only eight killed in the Cuban
elections. Notwithstanding the cost of
living down there is twice as high as
with US
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Editorial Comment
Men and Women
CBridRton News.)

Fact is, women, like men, are
human, and may misbehave and do
such unseemly things as to separate
them from the angelic classification.
Only then may the dear creatures be
properly termed ''delusive" and the
pitcher of '.snares." This great truth,
Just now (by no means of local appli-
cation) should be more generally I'M
derstood than it seems to be. Later
on the revelation is certain TO be
forced upon US.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

Mrs. Martha Anderson of Norway.
who lost the plant from her lot in
Rustfeld cemetery. last July, reports
the missing bulb has mysteriously re-
turned and occupies the place where
it has remained SO years. Mrs. AM
derson planted the bulb when she was
a small girl and has watched over it
all these years. For this reason its
loss was more keenly felt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
ZEN. PHIL SHERIDAN CIRCLE
COURT PINE TREE NO. 20. FOR.

esters of America. meets in Golden
Cross hall. the first and third Thurs
days of each month at o'clock.
T. A. DONALDSON. Chief Ranger.
JOHN j. WHITE, Fin. Sec.
may23. u-th-sat1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

A Baptist reader Of the Journal,
who has voted for every Republican
candidate for the presidency since
the days of Fremont exults that
Harding Is a Baptist and the Baptist
belief in immersion nightly pre-
vailed on Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

a waiver of the five-day ma ~ ~
law was granted Tuesday at Port ~
by Judge Joseph Is. Reed OF 'Ns =,
bate court to Louis Aronsoh " =,
ton and Muriel Macdonald oil geo" 90,
Washington, the bride-'o-oe ~ ~
come all alone all the Wa! n
Washington by way OF tahaDa ri,
the event and met the p'Vs ID
groom in Portland for the nfs'
in several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Bankruptcy Proceedinos

William Garneau of Waterville has
filed a voluntary petition in bank
ruptcy in the U. s. District court, al
leging liabilities to the amount of
s51S. with assets of $500 and $40 ex-
empt. Herbert l.. Bruce OF Dixfield
has flied similar petition with liza
bilities to the amount Of sl5S4 and
assets of $3.50 and $50 claimed to be
exempt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Maine Gossip
Tho Garden

Tho Garden
My heart is garden tired with au-
tumn,
Heapsd With ,s. bending sns d sstsrS and
In the hazy sunshine the garden re-
members April,
The drench of rains. and snow
drop quick and clear as spark.
Dafrodils blowing in the cold wind of
morning.
And golden tulips. goblets holding
tho rain
forgotten soon. forgotten
After oblivion will spring come
again?
Sara Teasdale in The Smart Set
Another one from the Bath Times
collection of open winter forecasts:
Old farmers claim that all the signs
indicate an open winter. Among the
indications they claim is the fact that
whenever apple seeds are black in the
fall, the weather is to be mild in the
following months. This fall the apple
seeds are black. Then the cats and
rabbits and other fur-bearing animals
have less coats of fur this fall,
another omen of a mild winter. All
hope the signs will not fail with coal
prices so high.
L. B. Head quietly passed his 18th
birthday on the 25th. writes the East
Sumner correspondent of the Oxford
Democrat. Sergt. Head is still as
acfiva n a nnrlrh
age. Upon being asked. If he could
tell where he spent his 21st birthday.
he quickly replied, Yes. in Patterson
Hospital in Baltimore. as the result of
a severe wound received at Gettys-
burg" Comrade Heald is the only
one living of twelve Sumner men who
served in Co. c, Goth Maine Infantry,
and won distinction for gallant serv-
ice at Gettysburg and many other
severe engagements during the Civil
war under Gen. Joshua L. Chamber
lain. Mr.. Heald is president of the
Goth Maine Regimental Association.
and always present at their reunions.
II anyone is doubtful about Ellis
worth desiring the summer school
another year. he should ask any one
of those present at the board of trade
meeting last evening. If anyone is
doubtful about the desirability Of
Ellsworth as a place for the school,
ask the faculty. If anyone is doubt
full about the boys wanting to come
here. ask the boys who were here.
Is there anyone present from Mis-
souri, ?-Ellsworth American.
Mrs. B. F. Macdonald Of Rumford,
who served as volunteer nurse in
England and France five years during
the World War. has received beauti-
full illuminated certificate from the
British Red Cross Society as a token
of remembrance and appreciation of
her valuable services.
Years ago ALMOST every house on
the Pool road was owned and occu-
pied by a sea captain and so it was
at Biddeford Pool. Indeed old timers
say there were at one time 81 sea
captains living along the road and at
the Pool. Most Of these salts went on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

Add industrial accidents: A car
penter in New London was instantly
killed while on his way to work
when his automobile turned turtle.
crushing him under 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Jesse n. Ogier Of Camden

J9StS I1s O9IeT OF OdIUOcH
Jesse H. Ogier, principal owner and
publisher of the Camden Herald died
Tuesday at Camden at the age of 40.
He was a graduate of Colby college
in 1898. and began his newspaper.
career as one of the owners of the
Damariscotta Herald going to Cam
den 20 years ago. A widow and two
children survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

The Ku Klux clans and the roor-
backs nor the big snowstorn in the
West could stop it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
LIGHT and Airy

Epitaph for a great parsonage on
March 4, 1921:
Here lies the body of W. w.
Who never more will trouble you.
trouble you"
PETER MCQUEEN.
Boston, Oct. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04

Proud Marion, And there's Glou-
cester, too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-04
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
TRAINS LEAVE AUGUSTA FOR
Easfern Sfandard lime

.
Bangor, tl.24 a. m, sl-S0a a. n. +2.3ja n
$50 a. m. tl2.40 p m. t2.5S P. n, !3,Ips-
b. & A. PTS, Il. Dam. % IS IN. III sOp q,
Bar Harbor, r. 35am-. ti2-i9p
Bath. f6.15 a. m. 1896 a. n. ss.0' a =
taos p. m, *l0.4S p. m
Belfast 70 so a. m. II. 50 ?. n
Boston. 20. loan. 10 l5a.m.. -9.3Ga. n, Va
am. IL. 46 p. m. IS. "a p m, ri.o5p n O4pi
Calais. t2.35 a. m. Il! i0p- II.
Dover and Foxcroft. z 50 p. n
Gardiner, f3.l0a. m, 1918 a. II. 'eS Il
sl.57 a. m. r. i6 p. m, 1884 P. IL. it.O5pi
ISIS D. m $40. As p. m.
Hailoweil. rs. Is a. m, 1895 a n. ~ 3iafI
t2.46 p. m. 1884 p. IN. TAOS p u '0lapl|
*10.4S p. m.
Harmony, ~. 80 p. m.
Lewiston. f6. Is a m. r9.3o a m. s9o' a. Y
f246 p. m. IA .O5 p M. $40. IS p. n.
New York, "a .05 p. m. - 81 p. n. Il
Portla and 10. 10a. m. to. lisa. m. 1886 m.
a m. f. 46 pm. So. "a pm. IiO5p n .lUiY
Rockland. 10 ) a. m, $50 a n Tiu7 Pr
Skowhegan. 50 so am. =. 50 p. N.
So. Gardiner. t6. / 5a. m. g 80 n. sH5,i.
i24S p. m. 3.34 p. m. 15.l5 p n, 'lui'f
St. John. II pa a. m ,,
Waterville, t1.24 a. m. 81 so a. II. z So'II
s9.50a.m.. tl2. 40 p. m. r. 50 p. N. P.!piI
t7.i0p.m.
Daily. Daily. except Slnasy
Sunday only. Z Daily. except Monda!'
D.. DOUGLASS, NJ. L. HARRIS.
1l-1-20 V.P.& Cenl MT. Gen Passea5dd.