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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Charge orothsr with Perjury

cnersse orothsr with Perjury
An action for damages in which per.
jury % alleged was filed Tuesday n
court at Portland BY William S. Warn
~ Foraacd against hts brother, Henry
y. Ward. the case involving the estate
.. tneir mother. he iate Alice ). ward
% seasooFo. vasese death occurred on
=: 1NA The plainttn claims that
we deesndant ct tho time Of his moth.
oessa had IN his Possession an In
usaens vuspofting to Do her will and
.n.t q vas dlsd aud allowed in the Pro.
rate Court An appeal vas taken to The
supreme Court On the pround that Nj.
wssd executed the will while under
ansess or undue innuoaee Of tho de-.
!snAsas' and he aetsea Of tho Probate
Court ssS sustained.
"e~ eAs platati& alleges that the d.
essss IN each court were Obtained hv
me perjury Of the defendant ana BY the
osrsuf'' q other witnesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

The CONNECTION known as Turkish.
delight" IS the mos. important used
by the Arabs Of Arabia. report $
United States Consul Addison l..
Southland Of Alden. This is made
from sugar and American starch
with davoring and sometimes al
n1onds or the kernels Of ground nuts.
Turkish delight often makes up the
bulk Of the Arabs breakfast, and It
is eaten often at other times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Filler browns in Potomac

Washington, March 3-Charles ].
Willis, civilian aviator. was drown
cd in the Potomac river here today
after icaoing from an army airplanc
with parachute. Floyd Smith. in
Ncntor OF the parachute, who also
landed On the water, was saved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
3 Months for Violating immigration

Phoenix, -Ar:z., March S-Henr'
O'Brien, former British soldier,
charged with violation Of the inmi-
grafton act. in the alleged bringing
Of Vera Merit, artists mode! and for
ner ambulance driver. to Arizona
from England. was today sentenced
by Judge David P. Dyer. in the fed
eral court to serve three months in
the municipal jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
BIG MATCH PLANT TO
LOCATE IN SPRINGFIELD

Springfield. Mass. March with the
transfer Of 40-acrc tract of land, an
nouucement was made here today Of
TIE intention Of the Diamond Match
Co. to locate . big manufacturing plant
IN this city. The plant will consist of
steel and concrete buildings with $4,000
square feet Of floor space. The plant
will not be used for the manufacture of
matches. but OF supplies for other
plants Of the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Lewiston Soldiers Fine Record

Fred G. Soucy, Lewiston sode' "
whose mother q Globe corresponds.
some two years ago took the news u'''
he had been killed in France, only !"
return the next day with the good sew
that. the report was wrong. Who va
three medals for distinguished serve
and whose whereabouts after the A
mistice were tor = Ions time unknos'"
her. has returned to his homo u ~
iston with an honorable discha-s' ~
was awarded the Croix dc Guec7e, ~
Medal Milit2ire and the D. :. [. "
bravery under fire. He was -c'ea"
mustered out at Camp Taylor in hs~
lucky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
lrreeuiarity in a Rum Sale

Captain Allie Stone. former r.as,e, Of
the four-a,asted schooner Johann K.el-
berg. was arrested Tuesday nigh, a:
Calais b. L. S. Deputy r. L. Knapp.
Capt. Stone is charged With Irregular
ties IN the sale Of cargo Of rum II
South Africa from the kielberg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
SON.N.LAW CARRANZA
QUITS AS GOVERNOR
STATE OF VERACIOUS

El Paso. Texas, March S--Candido
Agu.liar, son-ia-law Of President Car
rama OF Mexico, resigned the govern
ship OF the state Of Veracious Feb. q,
according to the Excelsior Of Mexico
City. Aguiliar announced he intended
to take an active part in the coming
presidential campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
EDGE SEEKS SALE
FORMER GERMAN LINERS

Washington. March 3-Declarh'
that opposition to tho sale Of III
former German liners and Uar'bGi
cargo vessels was based on 'ahs''
lutely false premises" Senator EtF
New Jersey today introduced JOINT
resolution which would PERM, ia'
shipping board to dispose Of a.! re;'
sells which it has title with the pr
vision that they retained unts'
American registry. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
There is a world of interest
in reading advertisements

-FOUR daily newspaper far brighter and interesting
contains You information from them You
learn all about little things of so much personal ipo
lance your life They keep They you what new
and desirable
SOMETIMES they keep you from making unwse purchase by
pointing out why article your needs better
than another.
Reading advertisements helps You know that eon
o not alone matter saving money! spending money tn
advantage Advertising identifies goods value
Make practice Of reading advertisements them as news
from the business world published for benefit They will help
live better and dress better more of your income in
way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
To Heel a couah
rake HAYES HEALING HONEY ~,

Although India is the greatest SUGAR
growing country in the world. prod,,c.
ing s.a0o.ceo tons annually. it also is the
greatest consumer and frequently I'M.
ports large amounts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

ming at the Grange hall. iwcatl r
and travelling permittins).
Miss Eva Higgins after an illness
las resumed her studies at the High
school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

II you had . fortune Of billion dol.
!sra ana should start to count it. count.
ns out y bills It the rate OF 80 a min.
ute TOT eight hours day. it would take
you - years Of 600 days to finish The
lob. aAe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04
Your complexion
tells a story to the world

NOTHING % quickly asaes IN inaPs.:sion o.
IN your personality As your slim. Don't let Il eral
Of unhygieaie o. shoughdess habits.
Hit lacks oeausss-ii Il i, maned 6y dis6gunne
listle bl.lkhezd.-gi.v it the special Treatment e'ar
will overcome this defoct
Blaekhesds are confession that you ore using ehe
wrong method Of cleansing for your type Of skin.
To ksep your skin free from this trouble, use eais
treatment eyey night:
'Apply hot cloths to tie hx unnl the skin IS
reddned Then with = rough ~,sheloth. wosk Up
he.vy l.the Of Weodbury's Facial So.P and eu6 it
into The poes thoroughly -.l~.y. with a Upward
and outward motion. Rinse with dear hot ~soes,
then With cold II possible, rub your hee for thiy
seconds with lump q ice To remove The bladhesds
already formed, substitute aesh brush for the wash
cloth in the treatment given .bove: Then peoeea
the 6nees with handkerehief and Psss out the
bladheads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-04

Social ereaenenn for each different slim need are
g;yrn Il ta,e famous booklet Of tseaenens that IS
Sr.pped around every e.ke Of Woodbuv's Facial
Sop. Get e.te soday-besin using j0n' Great.
ans sooighe
Wsedsx1; Focal Sop !; .. s.k q any dry store
As cens c4ke lasts for q monb Q, SIX xeeks Ct any
sreaa~ess o. for general cleansing use
The Andrsw Jzgens Company, Cincinnati, New
York, and Pesth, Ontario.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-22
FORMER ILLINOIS MAN
PRAISES VIRGINIA LAND
Robert II. Purvls SnyS No state in
MON Dners Greater Oppor-
tunfty for Crops.

Farmers OF the Northwest and West
need only. be told of the opportunities
IA Virginia 70 bring them here. writes
Robert IL. Pu-vis, q former resident
OF Illinois, 10 the Chamber OF Com
MERGE upon reading the story in The
Times, Dispatch telling Of the intcres,
terror, Is taking in settling up Vir-
s!nia's unoccupied lands Mr. Purv!s
says that Iowa and Illinois farmers
VINO nave come here during IN. past
home.
There is no State in the Union
mat Offers greater opportunity" he
says In his letter 10 the chamber
:or theinStITcs and wherever the land
Is proper!y ;!!!ed 1t will yield as great
returns a lands that are selling In.
me west for $500 per acre.
ihcre are thousands Of people f.,
me western States looking for lands.
better climate, better markets, good
wafer and longer season in which
70 farm; Virginia has all these ica-
lures which go 10 make up AN idea!
farming country. Stop ana mink oil.
me CRY of Richmond: one OF the hest
Of It's size than can be found any
Wh"Fs IN The United States: it's beauty
unsurpassed; the people you meet
mere are real buincss people: success
and prosperity abound on every hand
ana there is nothing that can deter
we wonderful growth that is In
SiSht- TOT the city. The farm lands
suFroundinE Richmond. and. in fact.
IN every county OF the State. Will soon
De settled by people from other
ytatrs VINO are last realizing that
Virginia is one Of the best states in.
the Union.
VIVA; we need is good advertising
,h- business men 10 get acquainted
W IN me farmers and 10 wake up to
INC 'act mat they are growing as
."rsc crops here In Virginia as they
~rc growing in any other State. ana
"nen this - done. our lands win h.
:.h!hH al more money per acre Than
ern States.
congratulate the Chamber of
"fnW"rce on the great work /, Is
noihG IN boosting Richmond ana the
AHIEOuMl!nE COuMtrv." ne cnncluhnI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-22

all OF you proceed TO withdrew from
this courtroom and stay away"
Much TINT appeared In tho court
proceedings WAS tho badinnge be-
tween the Justice und the lawyers.
They would undertake to eXpound
tho law to him and to induce him to
listen to their pleas and seek to con-
fuse the Justice. This IL not known
to have ever succeeded. and the re-
partee was often sparkling and
bright. Justice John was the real
friend of the colored people. enc Of
his stanchest supporters being Giles
d. Jackson. tho colorcd lawyer. JUS
tice John had much respect for tho
colored barris.er. and he could APP
peal to Justice John with moro effect
than all tho colored lawyers COM
bined.
1t happened once or twice that
lawyers of sevcros dignity could not
understand Justice John, or they
feared to encounter his sharp satire.
and they have been profound and
deep in their presentation of matters
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-22
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WILL HOLD BIC MEETING
Nearly 1000 business Men 10
Gather ut Jefferson Tomorrow
Night for Session.

Nearly 1000 business men OF Rich
mond.' members of the Chamber OF
Commerce, are expected to gather
tomorrow night in tile auditorium, at
the Jefferson Hotel for the last quar-
ierIy membership meeting of the
year. Invitation notices have already
chamber urging attendance that
night.
The September quarterly meeting
was not held owing to circumstance
deSeiopinE at the time. so members
are anxious TO get together and re
view, or hear reviewed some of the
work the chamber has done during
the year and the plans for the new
year just dawninE.
John Kerr Branch. president OF the
year at the head OF the organization.
and VIII be present TO tell the bust
ness men wha; lie gathered from
conditions in Europe, and just how
ma! affect conditions on the Eastern
Sea5oard OF the United States. Large
invested CAPITAL in Richmond is deep
~ concerned in the part this Coun-
Try - 10 play in world commerce. 80
that Mr.. Branch's views Will bee lis
tened TO with considerable interest.
Chamber members more than ever
are waking UP to the Importance OF
developing the city trade internally,
and much stress will probably be
home Industry and make larger the
plants already in operation.
IL - TO be membership night in
every sense. The meeting will be "a
free and frank discussion of sub
!rcts relating entirely 70 business
prosperity and trade extension. There
has been a careful avoidance of any
set program for this reason.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-22
EX.PRESIDENTS TO PRESIDE
AT ROTARY CLUB MEETING
Session VIII he Held In Richmond
Hotel Tomorrow-Discuss Plans
for ..Dupdle Day.

Pas, presidents OF the Richmond
Rotary Club will take charge OF the
meeting OF the organization tomor.
row al the Richmond Hotel at .
O'Clock r.. Nice. Burlington, presi-
den: OF the club last year viii! pre-
side.
Other past presidents that will
take par, in the meeting are W. G.
Co,trcu, Harold Hioom berg, j. q:
Corlcy and AiTiI Smith Special
stunts will be pat on by the preS!-
Completion Of plans FOR the Rotary
Clubs Bundle Day viii also take up
part OF the time Of the program. The
club VIII Oh "Wednesday collect
bundles from its members for a
Thanksgiving present TO the coVing-
ton Home for Boys. where seven
young Richmondcrs arc being cared
Tor by the club.
Rev. +. r. McFadcn, d D.. prcsi-
dent OF the club, said yesterday that
cards have been sent 10 each mem
Der and those who viii give bundles
have written the secretary card
stating at what time truck Is TO
be sent FOR the contributor. Mem
hers will furnish tAe-truck or trucks
necessary ana the ftturn Mill be sent
10 the home as II present
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-22
HAMPDEN-s|DNEY WILL
HONOR HER WAR HEROES
To Erect Handsome Gate in Mem.
DRY Of Men Who Served in
World Struggle.
TWELVE LOST THEIR LIVES
Portal Will BE Mt Principal Pcdcs-
TRAN Entrance fo Campus, Oppo-
site Church anu Near Graham
Gymnnsium-To Cost $500.

IIampden- Sidney College, in mem
DRY of her 366 students and alumni.
twelve of whom made the supreme
sacrifice. who answered the call OF
tho nation for service in the world
war, will erect at once handsome
gate 1t the principal pedestrian en-
trance to tho campus. The memorial
Will cost approximately $500.
Aln:nnus of the institution, In order
that every one who takes pride in
the part these young men played in
world freedom may feel Il personal
Interest in the portal. have been re-
Quested to contribute something to-
ward the undertaking.
The memorial Will ne forty feet in
extreme width. ten in depth and six
teen in height. The construction is
TO be OF red brick. TO conform TO the
other colles: buildings. with marble
work. Four handsome mural tablets
vii! carry the names and ratings of
ali the 366' men who served III the
war.
Situated nearly opposite the col
lerc church and near the Graham
gymnasium, ii will form the princi-
pal pedestrian entrance to the cam
development of the plans for the
larger college that is TO grow at
liampden Sidney.
Declaration of independencc ard
principles of freedom and liberty. for
which the American colonists were
ready ut that time TO stake their all.
has throughout it's history inculcated
in its students love OF country and
devotion TO American ideals. lis
students left in u body for the War
OF the Revolution and. again. with
their own president, DIR. Atkinson. as
captain OF the company. for the ba,-
Ties of the War Between the states.
iiampden-Sidney is the eishth old
est college on the Western Hcmis-
phere and. in point o: age, is sur-
PASSED in the South only by William
AID Mary, At WILLIAMSBURG IN its
long list of distinguished alumni! Is
included the name of one President
OF the United States, William Henry
Harrison. many Governors of States.
| nitcd States, Senators. college ana
university presidents. juriSts and
nigh officers of the United States and
confederate armies and nav!eS
Among these WAS the late Roger a.
Fryer. briGadjer in the Con-
sdrrate army. and later In life judge
or the Supreme Court of the state OF
New YORK
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-22
FREIGHT RATE COMMITTEE
TO DISCUSS RATES ON OIL
Meet to Establish Proposed Transit
mud Commodity Charges ON
Lubricants.

Rates on OIL in barrels and in tank
cars will be considered at Il meeting
OF the sub committee OF the Southern
Freight Rate Committee at it's week
~ meeting this morning at 10 CLOCK
in the Times Dispatch Building AT
present there are no transit arrange
Inents OR commodity rates and it is
proposed TO establish them.
Anther matter which will come M
for consideration WIFI be class rates
on potatoes in sacks on Ii per 100
pound basis, a. exist on potatoes in
barrels. The proposal is only for
the Norfolk and Southern Railroad
from Virginia points to Norfolk and
VIII be effective only between Novcm-
Der 10 and May J.
Anyone who wishes TO make any
suggestion or raise any polnt In the
subjects on the docket are able TO
appear before the subcommittee and
state their points. and the matter
Will be taken up with the Southern
Freight Rate Committee at Atlanta
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-22
CONSIDER $4,000 SALARY
MEASURE TUESDAY NIGHT
Council Finance Committee Will
Take Up Proposed Pay for Pub
lie Works Director.
MAYOR URGES ITS PASSAGE
Tentative Draft of New Franchise
for Virginia Railway and Power
Company Is to Como Before
Streets Body Tonight.

Recommendation OF Mayor Ains)ie
that the CITY Council approve a reso-
luton fixing thc salary of the Di-
rector Of Public Works at $4,000 will
come before the Council Committee
on Finance tomorrow night.
Proponents of the resolution de-
clare that it Is one OF the most i'm
portant pieces of legislation to be
considered BY the Council in years.
since upon the ability of the city 10
secure the services OF competent
engineer to push the work that de-
wolves upon this department head
rests in great measure the future cX-
Pansion OF the city.
Committee I'nNOrs Proposal.
Practically the entire personnel OF
the Council Committee on Finance.
the financial experts OF the Council.
are in favor of the approval OF the
ordinance. and recommended an al
most similar proposal, increasing the
salaries OF four directors. not long
ago No opposition is expected to
develop in committee:
Meetings OF the three most I'M
Dortnnt Council committees will fea-
turc the weeks business OF the lcgis-
lative branch OF the city government.
Three of the most Important issues
which will probably come up this
At S o'clock this evening the Coun-
Gil Committee on Streets will as
semble in City Hall to receive from
the Virginia Railway and Power
Company tentative draft of new
franchises for the operation of the
+. Randolph Williams, vice-presi-
dent and general counsel OF the corn
pany, has been busily engaged Tor
some time drawing UP the franchise
as the committee requested at its last
meeting. and officials OF the company
will present the document today.
Wants Franchise Changed.
sweeping changes in the present
plan by which the company operates
street cars in the city will be made
st is admitted. The company Is seek,
ing new franchise in which the ol1
ones now held Will be incorporated
This will retrive it's credit in the
money market. il is declared.
Representatives OF practically every
civic club, association and organ:Za-
ton interested in civic improvement
will be present tomorrow night at
o'clock when the Council Committee
on Finance meets TO consider the ST.
200, 600 bond issue ordinance proposed
TO enlarge the schools of the city.
The Counil Committee on Ordinance
will assemble tomorrow at ociock
also. The principal matter before
this committee is an ordinance. which
II approved by committee and Coun-
ell. would extend the motion-picture
theater zone IN one section OF the
city. where it il proposed 20 erect
theater for co!ored people
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-22
Today and Tonight
in Richmond

State hoard of Canvaasers, office
OF the Secretary OF the Comm on
wealth, 10.
Council Committee on Streets, s.
Southern Freight Rate ComInit-
tee. The Tiincs-Dlspatch HuIldinE,
M 10.
ministerial Union, Central Y. NJ.
L. A., 1880.
Richnond Chapter. American
Association of Engineers, Rich
nund Hotel, I.
Wo1nan'S Club, 4.
liiwanis Club, q.
Quarterly meeting, Virginia War
History Commission, Capitol, =.
Smoker, American Flying Club
OF Virginia. WestmOrcland Club, :.
.'rhc womanlcss Wcddlng,, q
plnyiet' Highland Park School nu-
ditorium, $3.50.
Academy. vaudeville and motion
pictures, ), :45 and 0;i5.
Strand, "IiciSh-lio,' S:2O.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-22
VIRGINIA HAS BUMPER
APPLE CROP THIS YEAR
Report shows That rrodu.,I T.,
o'-"D.oOo 5uahris More Than

flnal report on the apple crop has
zen ihhdc by Henry VI. Taylor. field
agent OF the Bureau OF Crop EstI
nuts. IN virginia. showing that l5.-
1880 bushels Of apples we're raised
'9bOO00 bushels last year and a total
OF bu; lo.6GS.000 for 1918
The heaviest crop was in tho non
Southeast. ''''
one OF the most interesting angles
q The last report Is an estimate tha,
"ith!n the past ten years the Num-
her OF apple trees OF bearing age has
Increased % per cent
inc estimate shows that tho total
production az tobacco during the
year was l79.653006 pounds. an In
crease over the previous year: pea
hutS, 800? coo bushels. "A decrease:
spFgnm l.i00.000 gallons. an increase:
sweet potatoes. 4032. 900 bushels a
decrease; white potatoes 1865 900. an
increase. buckwhcat. +75. 900 bushels.
decrease. and corn, 456OO,OO0
bushels, an Increase
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-22
Federation Meet. Wr,,nc.,o

~" Soc!ii Service Federation will
h"id rs annual meeting next Wed.
I"n,iaE ait:.rrn"on in room $40. Hotel
Emerson, IN. annual report OF Mrs
Georgia May Jobson. president; 10
VII prcsid. at the meeting. VIII he
itoi as well as those Of other officers.
y;,m. , .! IN" organization arc
!Moore. j. NJ. Kahn. ana II. w. Romn.
Tree. cc-pr"sidcnts: Mrs r. NJ ~
I'm On. secretary: Mrs y u. Miller.
treasurer. ana Miss Jennie Inpc.
treasurer FOR the Rcstovcr Inpc
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-22

for his consideration. When these
would appear In court the justice
would make things Rs dull, stIr and
diEnihed rs the most ardent OK
FOUNDER OF gloom could wish. He
was friend Of everybody, save aud
except tho professional crook. the
Inherently mean, the vicious and the
depraved. There will never be an.
other Justice John.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-22
WIZ Give Play Tonight.

1.-THE WomanIcss WcddIng," a plav
will be given in the Highland Park
School auditorium tonight In tn.
cast are c. w. Vaughan ST.. James
Goodwin. o. G. Peers. Gordon Tilier.
T.. Z. Tragic, Charles Rose. =. e
Wyatt. Samuel Robertson. Harry
Wood. Russell Gentry. L. y Wing.
field, Phil Kepnier. l. l.. filler J. =
.Hil,man, Frank Anderson. T. II.
Thomas. John Thomas. e. A. Greavcr.
Claude Tiller. Harry Brandon. " ".
Tiller. ar, w. W. Tnlcr, S.. A &
Robertson. George ". Guy und
Harold StoVall.