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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
SOLDIER RELIEF
Legion Heads Before
House Committee
Seek Extra Back Pay. Based on
Length Of Service for Men Net
Otherwise Provided fer-objset to
Tsrming Legs. alton 40 Govt. Bonus

Washington. March 2-Represen.a-
iivcs OF the American Legion. appe1--
inS TO-DAY before the House ways and
means committee a, Initial public hear
inSs on mass OF bills designed 70 help
former service m. strongly objected
10 popu!a. Characterization Of soldier
relief legislation as q government eo-
nus.
EAt.a back pay. cased on length o:
service. fo- men nU desiring aid
through land settlement, home ouiid.n 8
o. vocational training, was advocated
By FRANKLIN D'O!!e-, national comna.-
der OF the legion who declared that g.
ra1? men with The tumult OF var still
ringing in their cars firmly believed the
government, had al obligation 10 ali
who came out OF the conflict handicap
ped bodily and financially.
There VAS ..areup a: the outset over
method OF procedure in hearing more
than go persons who have requested an
opportunity TO express views on how
on the I'oo- OF tho House TIA, the SOL
der bills had been sent 70 the commit
tee for burial until after TIE November
election were mentioned and sharply
denied The wrangle got so genera! tia.
the hearing endeV! N confusion, the coz
mlt;ce later agreeing at an executive
session 10 listen 10 all Witnesses, start
ing tomorrow, Il il took TWO months
Commander D'Ol!c- and e y. Mile.
OF Wilmington. De-. Chairman OF the
leSions executive committee, did not
conclude Their general statements, and
The questions asked BY members OF the
con!1liite did not indicate how the b.
nus fund. If voted by Congress, would
be raised.
II vas brought %, during :he exam
nation OF Miller tina, the legion wanted
assistance fer cverbod. in the service,
the witness suggesting that relic: might
bc handled like ths 80 bonus which
vent automatically 70 all enlisted men
and 70 officers requesting Il,
Chairman Fordncy referring q M
ler's statement tha: the legion did not
want soldier relief administered as ire
war risk insurance bureau was admin
isfcrc1. denounced the action OF an in
spcctor Of that bureau who refused aid
in the case Of a !aw!cr-soldier both Of
whose legs were ,'roh"a and who was
otherwise injured. Finding tina. the ap-
piicant was i lawyer. :hc Inspector ar-
co!dinS 70 information presented 70 tho
chairman, declared lie did not deserve
help o. sympathy Us man in his cor
d!tion going before a jury could WIN
every cause he o!.ade5."
Il think We ought to got that .nspec-
tor and send him whore Emma Cold
man is" Hr. I'ordney said
Replying 70 Representative Kitchen.
Democrat North Carolina the ehai.r,a,
said he did not know the inspector
name
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
MARIE" PARTY
SCORES SUCCESS

Tie Marie" party EVEN by the do
nestle scicnce department. OF the Wa
,errille Woman's party at the home of
Mrs. L. L. Boothby Tuesday afternoon
Was both a social and financial success
About g. persons were present and I
letter was read by M-s. II. Mae Law
renee which has recently been received
from Maric's mother in France express
ing her thanks for uha, is being done
for her little girl. The photograph OK
Marie was also passed among the guests
in order that they might see for whom
the party WAS held.
The program was fine one and beau
ufu!iy rendered I, was opened with
prayer by Re-. Chat!es 4. kn.ckerpock-
or. The "Siarseilla.se" vas sung IL
French b. three ladies'. Mrs. Bernard
Cvnion. Mrs. Napoleon Bisson and Mrs
Elmer Cloutie-. while France was rep
resented By Jacqueiine LeClair. who sat
in from. OF them and was draped Il
the French flag. Mrs. c. =. Pooler ac-
oompanied them at the piano.
Mrs. Horton kicrstcad sang DADDY"
most acceptably: Mrs. II. w. Brown
rendered a piano solo In her usual CT.
fectivc manner; Miss Nan Burgess Of
Colby read Robert Services beautiful
poem "Fleurette::" Mrs. Jennie Ham,l-
ton and M.s. KathcSinc Taylor pleased
all by singing duct, and Miss Nora
Bartlett sang most effectively a selected
solo. Mrs. Jessie Hamilton sang love
song. my Lover He comes on the
Shee." most admirably. All The talent
was Of an unusual order among ANA
teurs and the entire program was very
enjoyable. The program closed BY all
Joining in singing 1.-The Star spangied
Banner"
Following the program refreshments
Of tea and caves were served. The Ia
dies realized the sum Of 81 from the
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
SEN. GLASS MAKES
INITIAL SENATE SPEECH

Washington. March .-Mas:-- =
maioen speech today Senate. cas-
Democrat. Virginia. protested a-a.-s
what he claimed 10 be efforts - -
part OF some senators 10 placs :1t
responsibility on the TREASURY 5s71r.-
ment for delay in completing .2s ~
speedway hospital at Chicagc =:
FORMER secretary Of the treaS-:y -
CARED that 10 complete the hg>?.iA-
LOT the estimated COS: Of go"
would be to erect "a perps,1a. eye
sore and a disgrace to the -4:.'1
1ne new senator attscksG ],
amendment to the second 6ea. soc!
OIL contains6 in the conference "a.
port which would add $40. o,l :. ~
s~ss@ already Appropriated a..
declared that the action. II a7v-,'e1
oy the Senate would virtual :-.asf
s slit Of $3.50. coo to the buii3.-s ::
the hospital.
Senator Glass declared ira: :e'
hospital when completed w.: X
eA''reiy unsatisfactory and U-e@
not meet the needs Of the -:
health service He said tina. :---'s;
Sorseon General Blue had -c>e-u
declared the structure TO be ez;.7'a
u0soi'ed to the care 0. war -ss =
.ufance patients, for which :: KS
oes'Sned and intended. TIE 8 ,,f-e
a'easy appropriated and :Ae sii'
Honai $es.en carried IL :he -:a,'
euce report. he said. cid 10: ~--ae
any appropriations for ea-,=.s
Tor the structure and tina. , ~
soo can put = single pa:.er; = 'hs
hospital You will have to apy~-p pr
ate from N.aoo.oco to $500. :''T
TO equip 1T
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
SHILOH LEADERS
LEAVING HILLTOP

Durham. March .-Frank Sand.
ford, the Elijah of the Hilltop and
head Of thc Holy Ghost and Us So
cie'y for many years, has gone 10
Boston with his family. excepting his
son, John the Baptist of the COM
munity. while Charles K. Holland,
s"lf-styled Moses, has al;n left witt,
ms family, their present ..5odc being
unknown.
Children in the Holy Ghost and Us
colony have been beggin;, for food,
and from their conditions and state
ments 1t is thought that the situation
on the Hilltop is serious. S,oric. OF
restricted rations are told BY the
children, who cal! al houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
CLEAN BILL
Given Portsmouth, n.
H., Naval Prison
Special Board Reports Conditions Q.
k.-UphoId Administration Com
mander Osborne Only Hearsay
Evidence and Unreliable Witnesses

i,ashinSton, March :-Charges OF
immortality and lax discipline among
the inmates Of the Portsmouth. y.
H., naval prison were held TO b.
without foundation in tho report OF
,hc special board Of investigation
made public today by Assistant Sec
,ctary Roosevelt, q member OF the
icard.
The boards report upheld the ad-
ministration OF Commander Thomas
Mott Osborne. declaring thar the al
legations made against his &dminIs
,ration were based on "bearsay evil
uonce and unreliable Witnesses
Formal charges Of immortality
Z dyed with the navy department .?
agents of the department Of justice
we're declared by the board TO be
based on similar evidence and Wit
uesses.
The practice OF using prisoners as
pr!son guards. put into effect during
Commander Osborne's administration
is justified by a record Of only eight
escapes in two wears. the board de-
rlarcd, adding that this record car
ries its own denial Of representations
that the prisoners constitute a men
q &c to tie safety Of the surrounding
community.
The BOARD recommended that IN
order to cut red tape in administra-
ton the Portsmouth prison be placed
under the jurisdiction OF a depart
mental bureau as to al! matters OF
commandant Of the Portsmouth navy
Yard as at present. Supplemental
recommendations will be made by
the board, it was stated covering the
whole problem Of disciplinary pol
icy" and Lewiston Of prisoners
In addition to Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt the board was composed OF
Rear Admirals Dunn and Halstead.
commandments Of the first naval dis
trict. and the Portsmouth yard. re
spcctively,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
FAIRFIELD

Word has beer received of tae serious
, illness OF Mrs. Mary Totman, who Is
passing the winter in Philadelphia.
". .. Horne is seriously i'll a; his
home.
The rooms over the Crawford store
are being fitted up 70. an insurance of.
t fee, TO be occupied by W. F. Mcclin.
took
Mrs. Louise emery has gone to Bos.
ton. where she will visit relatives.
The embroidery Cub vii! be enter.
tanned Wednesday evening a. the homo
9; Mrs. William Ireland.
Frank Savage, Jr., nas resumed his
duties at the store. after being confined
70 his home ~ Illness,
Mrs T o Flies has gone to Boston
on q ousiness tip.
Mrs. Benz. Case is confined 10 the
home OF her mother. Mrs Frank Rich.
ardson, b illness.
Mr.. Darling ot Gardiner MAS The cues;
or friends in town over sunday
Mrs. Floyd Blackwell. who has been
i'll a. her horne. is much improved.
The No!le, garage has been sold to
Gage Bennett OF Wateirille, who will
conduct IT,
DR.. and Mrs. I. y. fash are confined
to their home by illness.
Eivin Jacquith was in Canaan Monday
Oh business.
Henry Du;ac o. Jefferson, Mass. is the
guest Ct his mother. Mrs Joseph Duiac.
Mrs. Charles Kicker. who has been
Ill =, her home, is reported much i'm.
proved.
Attorneys Elmer ". SAWYER Of North
Arson and Clayton lanes Of Madison
were business callers in town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Fountain and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Roulette have re-
turned to their homes in Skowheran.
after being called here by the death Of
the late Joseph Du,ae.
Adeiard Trenh.ay has returned to mis-
home in Biddeford. after being in town
to attend the funeral Of the late Joseph
Dulac.
Mrs. F. ". whittca has resumed her
duties at the Savage aaaery. after bein.
confined to her home by illness.
f, Clarence Dyaa and daughter. Miss
June, have returned to their home IN
Iou!ton. after visiting Mrs nyan. who
Is receiving treatment \. tAe sani,cr,un
Robert ieeke has returned 20 hi,
home in Plymouth. n. H. as.er,na.sin,
. few days tn town with friends
Plans are being msie for the father
and sons banquet to Be held wedne,-
day evening At the Benton Grange nan
This meeting was postponed from las,
week ON account Of the had storm.
NORTH-Mr. and Mira, Erh.
Emery are receiving consratulat,or.
on the birth Of = son born early Sva1
day morning at Grays' hospital sr
Waterville. 80
N. e. Bunker has been on the ,,.s
list for several days.
Wells in this community ar. ~,...
low and people are Obliged To h.m,
water from the stream for their cat.
ue.
M. and Nrs. J. e. Hoxie and H.r
osd Hoxie we're visitors at Charie.
Heads Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
New British
Ambassador Well
Fitted for Post

L"n1oa. March 2-(By the Associa.aJ
Iress).-Sir Auckland Geddes viii, h.
''e nrSt British ambassador TO 20 10
me United States with 4 considera 81
knowledge OF trade aHsirS and a s,ronr
conviction OF their underlying ;nno-..
ircc TO the two countries in the most.
va: era. Lord Reading as ambassado.
mac business training but he was cor.
cerned largely with war finance while
ordinary commerce was sidetrackcd b.
'he necessities Of war while he was j.,
america
Sir Auckle,' Geddcs as p.esider: Of The
card Of trade had partial supervisor,
"t the consular service while dealing
also with the most important ous.ness
Questions OF the kingdom He brings "a
80 nc" ONCE none Of the prejudiccs o.
nc old school European diplomats. now
passing from the stage. who considered
hish politics their specially and trade
;.'ncsi below their dignity
Ihis position he considers one which
c~d not GAUGE misunderstanding II the
NO peoples have good will 20 try eaei,
70 put itself in the others place.
NVre.oua stories OF the business IN.
'erea's Of one country trying to steal
nc march on the other were brought q
f's attention while he was AZ the head
81 the board Of trade ard all on !nyes.
cation he believes have been resolved
'nio incidents Of legitimate business
'1Na'rT. The business relations Of the
NO Countries arc not tine only intcrcs,
'N"n !! they are the foremost interest,
which Sir Auckland considers. Like
Niscouns Bryce. he is primarily q uni.
ers'iy man The English papers have
ACCUSED him OF having a professional
manner. Sir Auckland pleads guilty 70
his
How can one help that who has been
professor most Of his ilfe?" he asks.
He believes that the policies and SEN
f!nents Of tho two na..ons arc directed
and inspired more b. college men than
- any other olass. Hc hoves to see
much Of American colleges.
Sir Auckland i:as the distinction,
which none OF his predecessors possess
"h. OF having lived IN Canada and the
United States so long that he could not
diStiasui5.!cj from n native. lie -
ke,*' 10 i::Ie - further distinction AS
lc'rs tho f-s' B-i:js', amoas ssdor VITO
ran tell funny story In an after.din-
''Hr speech ~ most Of his repertoire
IS derived from his native syil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
Funeral Of Mrs. LILA May LUDLOW

Funeral services 70. Mrs Lila Ma!
LUDLOW we're held late Tuesday fore
noon at the home on Main street
and we're private. Rev. BENJAMIN
Beatty. pastor Of the Getc!seli stree,
Free Baptist church, ofiiciated. The
bearers were Edgar J. Brown Of this
city. Walter York Of Portland, Char.
les Ballard OF Augusta and Eeen
Parsons Of Lynn. Mass The remains
were taken to Pine Grove cemetery
in a special electric car and placed
II the receiving tomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
LEGION WOULD JOIN
IN G. A. r. OBSERVANCE
OF MEMORIAL DAY

The following letter has been sent
out from the department commander
OF the American Legion Of Maine.
through the Once Of the department
adjutant. Sergeant James l. Boyle
Of this city. 70 the commanders Of
all American Legion, Posts in the
State. The letter deals with ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
Portland Church Calls
Wateryiue Pastor

Portland. Nc. March Tho First
Baptist society OF this city tonight
extended u call to Rev. John II.
Thompson of Watervilie to become
its pastor. 1t is understood he will
accept.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03

The Central Maine Alumni Asp
citation will hold banquet at the
Elnwood hotel Friday evening a.
ESQ o'clock. President. Robert Alley
of the University Of Maine. Athlete
D;recto. G. l. Ryder and W D.
Tovner executive secretary o: .hc
general alumni association are *
pec,ed 10 attend and give br:ss ad-
dresses. Ill former students and
aluYnai are invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
BRIEFS

.f''n' March The death is AN.
ncuncei Of Kari Won N.r,.,.
v"em.ss and founder Of the Berlin an
!ine dye works. an
Ns~ terk. March :-sales Of ,ho,.
sAhos OK dollars worth Of uouor =, ~.
sfoadway theatrical dis,r,c, on 49,.
scntaoon that they were made ma. ~.
protection OF the United States n.r.s.,
were revealed today when Ave .-,....
agents. e''soa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03

Nsw Haven. Conn. March s-pr,-
,essor Willard T, Barbour Of IN.
aa,e Jaw school. died today Of rnsas
a u,o"a AZ the Tale innrmary arr,, ~
re Vas graduate OF the I-ni,srs;,s
=, Aien'gan and studied a, oxss",
s ne vas professor At Mich,s.n ~
.ose no came TO Yale last 49,
Vas author ct several NON ana
soe'ees o. equity surispruarrs~s" 'ae
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
WATERvIllE

State Executive secretary Ade,-
bert J. Brooks OF tho lrtcrcaUrch
World Movement returned Tuesday
morning from Springfield where he
has been or business. il connection
with his work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03

Philadelphia. March s-pa-::-. LII
oaeated Princeton at hockey h.: -
nisnt goais to one. Four ex:-s p
..ecs were required 10 break = J.!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03

New York. March :-colunsia G.
.Ated Dartmouth Is 70 - in 80 -
Naooaseesate league ea.sN;osi saH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-03
lewis Throws leaeos

New York. March s-S,rans'e- ;
~is OF kentucky threw jim, -
.ne uHecS champion. with @Ns
W hours. 4 minutes and l. * 2ds
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-01
To Get More Cars.

Improvement in the car supply Of
the Monongahela arilroad is assured,
according TO information given out
today by G. T. Bell, executive vice
president of the Northern West. vir-
gtnia Coal Operators association. Mr..
Bell, j, NJ, Orr. Clarksburg, David
Williamson, Wendell, and Samuel D.
Brady, chairman of the transporta-
ton committee of the Northern West
Virginia Coal Operators association
were in Washington. D. c.. comforting
with officials and appear TO have been
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-01
INTERNAL BATHS
DID NE A
World OF GOOD

Mrs. l. G. Van Dyke OF St7 So. 18th
St, Louisville, KY, writes 70 the
Tyrrell Hygienlc Institute.
Il am still using yopn d, b. i. cas-
cade' and think it is perfectly wonder
full. 1t has done me world OF good.
l would not be without it,
The ~. B, L. Cascade. cleanses
the lower Satestine its entire length
and keeps 1t always free Of poisonous
waste
Thousands. testify that constipas
ton, Indigestion, Stomach Troubles,
Billiousness, Headaches and an the
many serious troubles which they
cause are absolutely relieved and pre-
vented by this Nature Treatment.
Fairmont Pharmacy in Fairmont
will be glad to show you the ~ d.
L, Cascade explains its simple OPP
Grafton and will give yol, free on re-
quest, an interesting little hook by
DR.. Chas. A. Tyrrell of New York. a
noted specialist on Internal Bathing
for 25 years in that City. Clip this out
as reminder to ask for the booklet
at your first opportunity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-01
URIC ACID TREATMENT
rs Bottle (32 Doses) Free

Just because you start the day wor-
ried and tired, with aching head, burn
ing and bearing down pains in the
back-worn out before the day begins
do not think you have to stay in that
condition.
Be strong and we'll. Get rid OF the
pains, stiff joints, sore muscles, rheu-
matte suffering, aching back or kidney
trouble caused by Acids.
Get more sleep. II your rest is bro
ken half a dozen times night, you
will appreciate the comfort and
strength this treatment gives.
Rheumatism, kidney and bladder
troubles, and all other ailments due
to excessive acid, no matter how
chronic or stubborn, yiefd-to The Will
liams Treatment.
Send this notice and 10 cents to pay
part cost of postage, packing, etc, to
the DR.. D. A. Williams Co., $685. Apr.
/, P. o. bldg, East Hampton, Conn.
You will receive a 75c bottle (32
doses) free by parcel post. No fur
thef obligation on your part. Only
one free bottle to any family or ad-
dress.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-01
Swing IS NEEDED
AT DAY NDRSERl
Salvation Army is Now
Caring for Sixteen
Children.

The sum of ss5 was donated yes
terday to the Salvation Army by Bet
ty Faulkner ana Frances Pennington
from sale these children held for
the cause. L. n. Wetzel. OF the Ross
Furniture Company has given $40. to
the Army. In addition TO this the
ladies of the Presbyterian church sew.
ing circle have made some lovely
rompers that can be used and anyone
wishing 10 make several may get the
pattern from the Army headquarters,
Captain Pickering would. like cloth
ing and shoes if housekeepefs find
any available during the spring over
hauling. He would also appreciate
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-01


pany TO which CONCERN a deed Is di.
rected to be made on April Under
the order o. Judge DAYTON 81 ,03i. 900
is diyected 70 be paid to West virs
ginla attachment and Judgment credI.
TORS.
With the amount 70 be paid the
West Virginia attachment and jutfg-
ment lfenors on April 1, and the prior
liens assumed and to be hereafter
paid by the purchaser. will yield Sill
100000 for the West Virginia he'd
ings.. sS,5o0.000 of which win come
into the northern section OF the state,
To Continue Pools.
Coal operators, shippers and car
rters at a meeting in Philadelphia on
Wednesday appointed committee OF
fifteen to draw up rules and regula-
tons with the view of continuing the
soft coal pools at various Atlantic
ports north OF Baltimore when the
present arrangement for overseas
shipment for fuel ceases to exist.
Shippers from Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York were present at the
meeting. Another meeting will be held
next Wednesday when revised rules
and regulations will be submitted to
a general meeting the pools were be-
gun during the war and the railroads
have paid the expenses of the pool
ing arrangement.
Col coe Is Dead.
Col. William w, Coe, who had been
general manager OF the Pocahontas
Coal & Coke company and for num-
Der of years chief engineer of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company
died at his home in Charleston on
Wednesday, aged 70 years.
Big. &c II Deal.
According to dispatches from Wheel
ing, ). A Paisley of Cleveland, head
of the Valley Camp Coal company
interests of Ohio, acquired the Hitch
man Goal & Coke. located in Marshall
county, along the Ohio river, eight
miles below Wheeling, and the mines
of the Security coal company, located
near st. Clairsville IN Belmont county,
Ohio, On miles west of Wheeling
The deal is reported to involve from
$1.000,000 to S2,000O0o.
East of Grafton.
There were 1144 loads drawn east
of Grafton on tho Baltimore & Ohio
railroad on Wednesday. There were
twenty-five trains over the noun
tains.