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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
Grange Favors Open
Shop and Collective
Bargaining at Hub

4 Boston. Nov 1S.-The NAticnA.
Grange at rs saith annual session
here adopted a resolution today de-
eiaring fer the open shop anu in favor
of collective bargaining.
s We disapproye of any SYSTEM" the
resolution said in referring 10 the
open shop, which denies 10 any indi-
yidual the right to work in any place
where there rs need Of his industry at
any time and at any wage which is
satisfactory to him, or to quit his
employment wherever ard for what
ever reason may seem to him con-
trolling. subjec. only to such contract
obligations as he may willingly enter
into and as may be imposed in an
American court of Justice"
Resolutions defining the attitude of
the National Grange in pany matters
of national importance also were
passed while the committee on claims
and grievances was considering the
evidence submitted TO it in the trial of
William Bouck, master of the wash
ingtOn State Grange. for alleged viola
lion OF his obligations as a member
of the order. The report of the COM
mittee. it was said. would probably be
put to vote before the order tomor-
row.
L Appointment of a committee to dis
cuss agricultural problems with Pres
ideut Harding and mis- cabinet was au-
thorized at teday's meeting
The grangers resolved that tariff
laws should be equitable toward.ali in
dustries. giving the same protection to
agriculture as to others, asserting
that the present tariff avg violate
that position
Another resolution demanded the
enactment of legislation TO prevent
private corporations from monopolix-
ing the natious water power under
government protection. LEGISLATION
enacted by the last Congress. the reso-
luton said. permits leases OF valuable
water power rights to private inter-
ests. The eraRgers asked Congress
to afford ,aetSod for the formation of
cooperative organizations TO secure
leases &c handle the resources for the
benefit OF its members.
Other resolutions opposed daylight
saving: all reclamation projects that
will mot stand on their own meritsF
and favored the government manufac-
ture of fertilizer. legislation TO COM
pei manufactures TO label wooden or
part vooier fabrics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
Dry Commissioner
AbsOlves Hotel
Head of Blame

Boston. Nov. 1S-United States
Commissioner Hayes today refused
to issue a Federal warrant in the
case of l. c. Prior. manager of the
Lenox and Brunswick hotels here,
who was arrested by prohibition en-
forcement officers during football
victory celebration on Nov 6. charged
with violation of the prohibition law.
The Federal commissioner held that
there was no evidence that Prior had
any knowledge of the sale or drink
ing of liquor on his premises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
Terrible Conditions
in Northern China

New York, Nov. 1S.-Twenty million
Chinese are starving in a famine that
grips the fine northern provinces, with
children being drowned and sold and
Who'll efamiiies Committing suicide to
escape the calamity. according to q
cable message from Admiral Tsai
Ting Kan director general of the
Chinese Red Cross. received here to-
day by The Christian Herald.
Two years of drought famished the
land. SO that many have only weeds
and leaves for food. the message said
Their sufferings Intensified by cold
and hunger. many Of the old are kill
ing themselves, leaving the children
to seek food elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
YALE TO SHIFT
LINEUP IN GAME
WITH HARVARD

New Haven, CT. Nov. GS-Tbe
squad today nad i,s flnal scr,,,n
before the Harvard game TAs
for the Blne tomorrow will ccnS.s,
Commute signal dri,l. a.,a- we,cs n
Harvard squad viii be gwen ~ ~
OF the bowl for practice. II
The probable Yale linelp n, .,
Harvard battle as annou-ced -.
indicates that only six PLAYERS III
started the game agains, Er,rc.,
will face the Crimson al sick.H
completes shift has been made N 81
backfeid. and Perry Bean. e5h.no-,l
youth from Hartford, will he Al -
end The probable lineup fol,o.T
Cutler. left end: Into. lsf- ,acsE.a
AcosEa, left guard: Cross rartsr. ~
lahan. right guard; Walker. 70.
tackle. Bean, right end Kamn.sr
quarterback: Aidrieh. lef- halh.al
Day. right halfback: strum. fuIlh.o,
First string men svsiiahle for srA
stitutions include Gurphs. D.ckev.
MacKsy. Diiwcrth. kelIsy. JONI,
Campbell and odaAe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
PRINTING HOUSE APPEALS
TO COURT IN STRIKE
PRESSMEN. SPRINGFIELD

Springfield. Mass. Nov. IS - The
Phelps Publishing Company, one Of
the concerns against which a strike
of the Typographical Union has
been directed for two weeks to en-
force a demand for a minimum wage
of $40 a week, today filed in Supreme
court here a petition for steps to
compel the pressmen's union to full.
fill the terms of its contract with the
company. The pressmen recently
refused to handle work done by nom
union printers and as result the
National Grange magazine. which is
printed by the Phelps company. went
to press with two blank pages and
was so distributed to the National
Grange convention in Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
BRITAIN TO
SUBMIT TRADE
PACT TO REDS

London, Noy. lS-Premier Lloyd
George stated in the House of Com
mons today that the cabinet had de-
cided tina, a ,draft OF an agreement
to carry out the July arrangements
for trade with Russia should be pre-
pared and he hoped ii would be ready
for submission TO the Russian gov
eminent in a few days.
The premier said the agreement
would not be entered into until
Great Britain was satisfied that the
Undertaking given by the soviet
government regarding the release of
British prisoners was being carried
out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
CHESS PRODIGY ..,
GETS GOLD MEDAL

New York Nov. 1s-Award of a
gold medal TO Samuel Rzeszewski,
the nine year old Polish chess wiz
ard. for his solution of the three
problems propounded by American
experts. was announced by Frank j.
Marshall. United States champion.
AT the Marshall Chess club tonight.
The problems were solved in tho
record time of three minutes and
twenty five seconds.
The medal will be presented
Thanksgiving Day when the boy
will play more than 20 American
masters here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
Dry Agent Must Face
Trial for killing Of
Canadian Inn Keeper

Toronto. Nov. 1S-Through a de.
cision by Attorney General Raney
today. Rev J. o. L. Spracklin, min
lister and license inspector. who kill
ed Beverly Tramble during a raid on
Trumble's hotel at Sandwich, will
have to stand trial for the shooting
despite the fact that coroner's
jury decided the minister acted in
self defense
After conference with Crown
Attorney Rodd of Windsor. Mr.,
Raney said Sprackiin would probably
be admitted TO bail after a prelim.
mary examination pending the OPEN
ing Of the Sandwich court when he
will be tried on a charge OF killing
Trumble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
League Completes
It's Organization

Geneva, Nov. 1S-(By the Asso-
ciated Press)-In a somewhat agi-
tated session today the League As
sembly com pleted its organization by
the election of six vice presidents
who with the six chairman OF COM
mittees elected yesterday form sort
of an executive committee. of the
assembly The non-European ma
lions. for whom much soiicitude was
shown yesterday. had no complaint
TO make, as they obtained four vice
presidents instead of the three they
had asked for.
These were: Viscount Ishii. Japan:
HonArio Pueyrredon, Argentina: Sir
George E. Foster. Canada; andRod-
rIgo Octavio. Brazil. The other vice
presidents are: II. A. Van karna-
beck. Holland and DR.. Eduard
Benes- Czechoslovakia.
A curious result of the first ballot
for vice presidents was a tie between
Rodrigo Octavio, the Brazilian I'M
der secretary for foreign affairs. and
DR.. Gastoa da Cunha, the Brazilian
ambassador to France, for a sixth
vice president. While the assembly
was discussing the proposed vote for
the remaining vice president, an ami
mated discussion proceeded at the
Brazilian bench, each candidate in
sistinz that he be allowed to with
draw in favor of the other. A Sec
ond ballot was taken, however
AS an act of courtesy, Giuseppe
Motta, president of the Swiss confed-
Grafton, who had delivered the ad-
dress of welcome, was elected hon.
orary president of the first assembly
Of the league
Rumors which had been current
all week that certain combinations
had been formed to carry pre-ar-
ranged programs through the assem-
bly, were denied today from two
sources. NJ. Pueyrredon. for the
Argentine delegation. said that ii
was absolutely untrue SO far as Ar
sentine is concerned. that the South
American republic were in an un-
derstanding with other neutrals to
force the admission of Germany into
the league
The British dominions representa-
tives made il clear that they were
here to represent their particular
dominion without reference to sister
dominions or mother country
All the delegates appear to be sat.
isfied with the progress made in the
necessary preliminaries. the work
having been gone through with a
minimum of friction. and they expec,
the final results to satisfy all the
friends of the league
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19

had delayed her sAiline one day TO
wait FOR the presidential party ana
as she carried a number OF regular
passengers. Mr.. Harding would not
approve q further change in plans
Besides Mrs. Hafding. and his
secretary. George D. Christian. Jr-
the pfezioent-elect b Acc0mvanied
by .. number of personal frisn4s M
Guiding Senators Hale Of Maine,
and Frelinghuysen of New Jersey.
The party. win remain II tire Canal
Zone about q week and oil land on
the return trip at Norfolk. Va. on
December 4th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
Former Connecticut Congressman
Dies

New Haven. CT. Nov. 1S-P Davis
Oakley. former member of Congress
from the First Connecticut District.
died here late today at hotel where
he had lived for some time. Mr. Oakley
was born in East Milestone. y. j.. SO
years age. He was on the staff of the
Hartford Courant for several years
and held severa lefty Offices in Hart
ford He was elected to Congress on
the Republican ticket in 1914 and serv-
ed two years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
KEEP OUR HEADS
Continued from Page ons)

must be no acceptance OF strange
cure-alls and fancy theories.
The address was delivered at a
luncheon of the New Orleans sAsso-
citation of Commerce, the central fea-
ture of a program of entertainment
by which the city sought to show lhe
president-eiect that the partisanship
Of the campaign already had been
forgotten. Great crowds cheered Mr..
Harding everywhere during his short
stay and to p gathering of thousands
in front Of the city hall he expressed
his gratitude for the hospitality ex-
tended to him through the South.
After the luncheon Mr.. Harding
was the guest at an informal recep-
ton held at the Eiks' Home. where
he was presented with a gold watch,
the gift of the local lodge His lit
tie talk" promised the committee of
Elks developed into a fifteen minute
address before a crowd of several
thousand gathered in front of the
home.
Mr.. Harding was in New Orlean
about five hours. He arrived short
iy before IL o'clock in the morning
from Point Isabel, Tex. where he
spent the first week of his vacation.
and went aboard his steamer. the
United Fruit liner Parismina short
~ after :. NJ Soon afterwards the
Parismina started on the fcur,day
run TO Cristobal.
Any possibility that the vessel
would touch at a Mexican port on
her way down. in response TO an in
vitaticn extended 10 Mr.. Harding by
the Mexican government. disappear
ed when the steamer company mott
ned the president elect that such
Stop would carry the Pnrismina three
days out Of her course. She already
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
Methodist Charity
Budget of S22, 745,OO0

Boston. Sow. 1S-A budget calling
for the expenditure of ss2,745.o0n for
benevolent purposes by the Method
list Episcopal church was adopsed
here today. in concluding three
day session. OF this total. $21,000.-
coo was appropriated for the support
of a reconstruction program in the
United States and abroad. this
amount being divided equally be-
tween the Boards of Home and
Foreign. Missions.
Included in this enterprise will be
the reconstruction of 81 French
towns and villages and the expendi-
ture of $3.50. 900 for disabled war vet
Grams pensions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
HOUSE IMMIGRATION
COMMITTEES ENDS PROBE
CONDITIONS ELLIS ISLAND

New York Nov. 1s-Representa-
tive Johnson of the House committee
on immigration today completed that
body's investigation of conditions at
Ellis Island and tonight followed
other members of the committee to
Washington where he said a meeting
would be held Immediately to frame
Legislation fer the improvement Of
the immigration service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
Wage Reduction
by Wyandotte Co.
|Efective.NeXt Week

Notices have been posted at the
plant of the Wyandotte Worsted
Company here telling of Is per cent
reduction in wages that will go into
effect next Monday. The notice states
that conditions of trade make the re-
duction necessary. About $50 hands
will be affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
Hughes Staunch
Supporter of
Direct Primary Law

IndiaaapoliS, Ind, Nov. 1s.-Chafaes
E..Hoske6 advocated retention Of the
direct primary system in ma0ng
marty nomiAAtions for ohices in states
and lesser political units. in An az
.,reekshere tonight before deleeAtes %
the convention of the National Mu-
nicsuAl League. of which he 10 pres-
ident-
speokaAg on the tate of the direct
PRIMARY" M Hughes declared IT was
the essential complement OF tne
short ballot" and that il would be
mistake TO throw over the system in
favor Of q return of the old conven-
ton system or its predecessor. the
party caucus. He made plain that his
remarks could apply only 10 political
systems under state Jurisdiction II
not being possible under the constitu-
tion to prepare direct presidential pr-
mAriee.
Mr.. Hughes summed up the aovan-
taeee of the direct primary system in
two arguments.
first" he said. 1T places a weapon
in the hands Of the party voters which
they can use with effect in case OF
need They are no longer helpless
This fact puts party leaders on their
hest behavior. 1t lie safeguard to
the astute and unselfish leader who is
endeayoring to maintain good stand
ards in line with sound public senu-
ment. 1t favors a disposition not to
create situations which are likely to
challenge test.
Second. the fact of this control
gives to the voters a consciousness OF
power and responsibility. II things do
40, 90 right they know that the
trouble lies with them. The import
ance of this assurance should not be
overlooked in any discussion OF the
apathy of the electorate"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
Mrs. Flora Ella s.urtevant

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Flora Ella Sturtevant. wife of F. w.
Stur eSant OF upper Main street. will
be held this afternoon at O'Clock at
the home. Mrs.. Sturtevant died
Wedn esday noon after long and pain
full illness al the age Of 6s years. She
was born in WinSlow. daughter OF
Joseph and Rachel Paul. and married
F. W. Sturtevsnt on Nov. II. 1873. who
survives her. as we'll as three chill
dren. Mrs. s r. Getchell, George H
and Ralph l. Startevant; and one
brother. Frank Paul of this city. Mrs
Sturtevant was a member OF the East
ern Star. the Psthian Sisters and the
G. l. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
Capt. fitzpatrick Of
Red Cross Unit in Russia
Not Dead as Reported

Washingtcn, Nov. is.--Captain Esn-
NETT fitzpatrick OF the American Red
Cross unit in south Russia who was
captured several weeks ago by the
Soviet armies, was alive October so
and prosably has been taken to Mos
cow. say cable advices to Red Cross
headquarters today from Eebastopoi
quoting an escaped prisoner. Previous
reports said Captain Fitzpatrick had
been killed after having been stripped
and beaten by Isoisheviki troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
SEC. COLBY OFF FOR
so. AMERICA NEXT WEEK

Washington. Nov. 1s.-Secretary
Colby will sail for South America on
the bsttleship Florida about the mid
die Of next week and will be away a
month or more. He probably will sail
from Hampton Roads and the first stop
will be at Rio Janeiro where. on be-
half of President Wilson. he will off,
ciaiiy return the VISIT to this country
of President. Peesoa-
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Negro Woman and
Two Men Lynched
by Georgia Mob

Douglas. Ga, Nov. 1s-Two negro
men and a negro woman. accused of
implication in the killing of Peariy
Harper. young planter of this coun-
ty. was shot early today by a mob
of $50 men. who overpowered Sheriff
Tanner and two deputies attempting
10 get the Negroes to Fitzgerald for
safe keeping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
A. [. Grasses
Dividend on
Common Stock

New York, Nov. 1S-The American
International corporation engaged
through its subsidiaries in foreign
trade, today passed it's regular quar-
terly dividend on common stock.
which since December 1918. had been
at the rate of $S share annually
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Ex-kaiser's Wife 90

Doom. Holland. Nov. = = ne
A P).-The former Germ Empress
augusta Victoria sUff.rei 4 1,7sf -
we're heart attack last nigh and 90
cay was in a much weakened -e-d.-'a
The Associated Press ws> 'sSa'-a
at her residence tonight tAa- 's''
no immediate danger, but .Ta' u vs.
deemed advisable to ca -N-1;'"'
Prince Frederick William O. ..'
side. He arrived here ta.S stern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
1900 WILLYS-OVERLAND
WORKERS BACK ON JOBS

Toledo, Nov. 1s-Two thousand men
have been put back to work in the
parts department of the WHY'S Over
land Automobile Company. according
to an announcement made today.
The announcement also carried the
statement that there has been no re-
duction, purporting to correct a ru-
lner that some of the men accepted
thirty FIVE cents an hour with a max
imum of 81. cents an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
Maine Wool Exhibit at
Agricultural Show. Portland

The annual exhibition II Main.
farm crops at the City Hal Pnr.
land, which opened yesterday con.
tinues TO be a big drawing card and
the attendance is most gr.utyiEg Il
those who are much intarrsrad in in
question Of growing SGoh prodg,s
There have been added supplies and
the varied industries ar hsya
muen individual attention
While il * impossible 20 % jnra
points of detail because - ,rr msm
exhibits. there Is no question hn
what this years efforts exceeds hr
far any similar exhibition That has
been held in the State.
Particularly pleasing 20 The eye H.
the display of apples which make ID
the greater part of the entrants. Tia,
Maine cannot be excelled n ,ae Din.
duction Of apples is demonstrated in
many ways q
Another feature thar mas r,e-g<,sa
the attendants at the show are The
exhibits OF apples that have ben
grown in orchards tina. hal ben
neglected and were later given sc!en.
tific treatment. the specimens benzs
most unusual in quality AMI appear.
ance.
One OF the features Of lae show
that was OF special Interest 10 ths
growers of apples was the awarding
~ ~. D.
There has always been murh rivalry
in past years and special effort wa
made this year by large Humber to
secure the first prize. Seventeen trasl
were offered and it required over Two
hours for Prof. E. F. Huch.ngs and
Uncle" George Yeeton 10 make a.
final score Never has il BEEN
possible 10 give 100 score bu- close.
to that figure was attained this yeari
when the final awards were made asI
follows: A A. Conant. Hebron \ In
H. G. Bowman, Hebron. -: " a.
Conant. Hebron, IS Il: Z i. Mason
Minot. 81 Z
An exhibit that has won the special
attention of the ladies who have ai-
tended the show is that Of the canned
foods exhibit of the boys and girlSl
which occupies the entire space 81
the stage at the auditorium. The
various counties of the state have
Wed With each other ana me display
which includes fruits ami vegetables
of ali kinds, is very pleasing.
The seed exhibit is very large ami
continues an extra feature II the
farm products exhibits
The wool exhibit which IS TOW OF
display is also calling for Favorable
comment. The Maine sheep and Woe
Growers Association i making an
effort to interest the farmers in tbs
department. Manufactured cloth g on
exhibit all of the wool having heeH
raised in Maine. II = Planned 20
have the farmer raise his own wool
and have il manufacture I'M" doth
and also have suits for himself and
family produced within the STATE r.
sulting in a great saving - h.mseil
and also giving industry 10 o'he.
sections Of the State.
This proposition is meeting vita
general approval and i : believed
Will become one OF the States big a.
dustries- 1t is having TIE spe, ial a.
tention of the extension department
OF the University Of Maine. and Is
also having the undivided support o.
the State Department Of Agriculture
The various organizations VIC have
made the exhibition possible invite
all to visit the hall and observe ;af
show Throughout, The admission y
free. The hall is open al DAY ara
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.HALLOWELL
Continued from Page Three,

George A. Stafford assisted by the fol-
lowing captains from the several
wards: Ward one. Marie Patterson:
ward two. Mrs. Geo. Vigus: ward
three. Mrs. Nathan Niles: ward four,
Mrs Charles O'Brien: ward five,
MISE. w. Biaisdell: johnson Bros,
Miss Annie Day; Water street and
business district. in charge of Ameri-
can Legion. Carl Aldrich, chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19
WATERvlLLE
Miss AdeIa Augusta Ri.ley

Miss Adeia Augusta Risiey. 81 years
of age. died at the home Of her nephew.
DR. Edward H Risiey of College ave-
nue.. at whose home she had lived
during her last illness The remains
viii be taken to the old home OF the
deceased at Hockanum. CT. where
services viii De held in the congrega-
take ylace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19

New York. Nov. 1s-The New York
National League Club today released
outfielder Grif1n to the Memphis,
Tenn, club of the Southern Associ-
alton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-19

Immediately after a "l'Ahas- 49,
massage. your hair takes On IL : -. 80,
lustre and wondrous beauty. -' -.
ing twice as heavy and pleni''g..' "A
cause each hair seems 10 "''-' s.,r
thicken. Don't let your h''i -,
lifeless. colorless. plain ar s''--.
You. too. want bots OF Ions. So
beautiful hair. ..-...l
A 35-cent bottle OF Ns''='-,
"Danderine" freshens yoUI
checks dandruff and taIIi-E -;.,ss
This stimulating beauty tome 80.
to thin. dull. fading hair that -
full brightness and abundant '"',
ness-Ail druggists.