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The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
HOOVER FAVORS.
SEA WATERWAY.
Says U. S, Expectation of
Wheat Will Cease Unless
Plan Is Adopted.

New York, Oct. 20.-American ex-
pOrtation of wheat will CEASE within
ten years unless the farmer can in
crease the productivity of his soil,
Herbert Hoover declared here today,
at a hearing before the Interna-
tiOnal Joint Commission advocating
the proposed deep sea waterway
from the Great Lakes through the
St Lawrence River.
Mr.. Hoover said that the proposed
waterway would mean a saving of
at least 10 cents per bushel on ex-
port wheat and that this saving
would go into the pocket of the
American farmer and result in
greater production. The former
food administrator likened opposi-
ton to the waterway to opposition
to labor-saving machinery.
In addition to Mr.. Hoover. argu-
ments in favor of the waterway
were made by William c. Redfeld,
former Secretary of Commerce, and
julius II. Barnes, president of the
United States Grain Corporation.
Henry w. Hill. Of Buffalo a leader
of the opposition, closely cross-eX-
amined the witnesses who were
heard today. attempting to show
New York commerce
Mr.. Hoover. in his argument. de-
clared thai the way r~us' Ee. opened
for the wheat growers to increase
productivity and this rdm b. sulnrI
best by greater saving in trans
pOrtatiOn. Il cannot understand the
argument that New York would suf-
fer through the construction Of this
waterway said Mr.. Hoover. The
port of New York is great because of
the commercial and general bust
ness prosperity of the country, and
the port OF New York will remain
great only as long as the business
of the interior continues prosperous"
Mr.. Hoover also touched upon the
power aspect of the waterway,
pointing out that coal supply in the
United States is limited and that
power gained by Canada as a re-
suit of the waterway would save
the present drain of fuel from the
country.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
SEAMAN GUN SHOP
AT NAVY YARD CLOSED

The seaman gun shop, one of the
oldest shops in the Washington
navy yard. where seaman gunners
have been trained in machine work,
has just been closed and the work
conducted there distributed among
other shops, it was announced to-
day.
Capt. Dayton. commandant of the
yard, said the shop was closed be-
cause of a duplication of work. The
men employed there have been
transferred to other shops, a ma
jOrity going to the great ve-story
naval gun factory recently con-
structed.
Capt. Dayton said the old shop
would be kept in shape for any
emergency or other Unforeseen need.
1t is fitted for virtually any type of
machine work.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
PERSHING TO ATTEND
RED PLAGUE" SESSION

Gen. John J. Pershing has ac-
cepted an Invitation to attend the
conference on the Great Red
Plague" to be held here during the
second week of December.
In his acceptance Pershing said
the conference will deal with one
of the important questions which
concern the welfare Of the people.
1t is a disagreeable subject and one
that We are prone to push aside and
leave to chance, and yet there are
few things that bring more unhap-
piness to the human race. We
should take every precautiOn and
exercise every good influence to
see that our young men and women
are free from the ravages of this
dread disease"
David Starr Jordan. who first sug-
gested the name Great Red Plague"
for venereal diseases, will be un-
able to make the trip from Califor-
mia to Washington for the confer
enCe.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
SUIT AND HAT
TO WORRY SWEETIE

William Harris, of Half street
southwest. failed to hand over to
Mary Haightman, his sweetheart
cook -washerwoman, her weekly al
Iowance.
And Mary, according to her own
admission, took his suit of clothes,
valued at $40 and his hat, and hid
them. He worried me and / gotta
do something to worry him." she
explained.
Harris let the police do the worry
ing. Mary was arrested and charged
with taking property without right.
The clothing was recovered at
another girls house.
Cut out this spite business" said
Judge Mcmahon yesterday. 'I will
take your personal bonds this time,
but hereafter let other peoples prop
erty alone"
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
CITY CLUB TO DISCUSS
UTILITIES COMMISSION

A report on the advisability of
public utilities commission sep
arate from the District Commits
sioners will be presented by a
special committee at a meeting of
the Public Utilities Group of the
City Club at o'clock tonight. The
committee has been making ansin-
tensive study of the matter for more
than a month. 1t is believed that
the committee will report unani-
mously in favor of a separate body.
Z. E. Williamson, vice chairman
of the group, will report the re-
suits of an intensive investigation
Of novel scheme for reducing the
price of gas in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
Won't Pay Fare;
Wastes Liquor;
$50, Says Judge

Tuesday evening Edgar Davis
invited his friend, william jack
son, for a taxi ride.
At the end of the trip in front
Of Jackson's home on Defrees
street Davis suggested that
Jackson be a good sport and
pay the taxi bill
mo sir" Jackson protested.
Far be it from me to give that
chauffeur any money"
Enraged. Davis picked up a
quart bottle of liquor and fired
IL at Jackson.
Davis then picked up a rock
and let Jackson have Il over the
eye. Jackson ran in the house
for first aid. Davis waited out
in the auto with a knife.
Detective Scrivener came along
and arrested Davis and took the
knife away from him.
II was broke, Judge" Davis
explained TO Judge McMahon yes.
terday. That was the reason /
told Jackson to pay the chauf-
feur."
Pay a fine of $780," said the
court.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
CHILDREN TO ATTEND
BIG FLOWER SHOW

Events for the opening day of
the National Capital Chrysanthe-
mum show, November 10. have just
been announced by Chairman Fred
Kramer. who heads the committee
of Washington florists.
Opening at 1 o'clock, the board
of judges will Immediately pasf
upon the exhibitions and award
prizes. At four in the afternoon the
school children of Washington will
be the guests of the florists
At 8 o'clock the official opening
will take place.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
TWO HUSBANDS GET
DEGREES OF DIVORCE

William H. Cavanaugh was
awarded an interlocutOry decree OF
absolute divorce by Justice Stafford
in Equity Court yesterday from
Mary p. Cavanaugh. The couple
was married in Alexandria, Va, in
July, 1906.
Edward stephens, a chauffeur, of
103 Third street southeast, was
awarded an interlocutory decree of
absolute divorce from Mildred
Stephens. Mrs. stephens began sthe
action herself in October, 1919. by
suing her husband for an absolute
divorce. Stephens filed a cross bill
on January 9. charging his wife
with misconduct. Her petition was
dismissed. The couple were mar
ried at Rockville, Md, in Septem-
Der, 1913.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
RESERVE BOARD
ISPRAISED
McAdams Tells City Club
System Has Stopped
Prohteering.
HE TALKS OF COTTON
Public Criticism Due Main
ly to Lack of Under
standing.

Action Of the Federal Reserve
Board in declining to ease up credit
to permit farmers and cotton grow
ers to hold back their products for
higher prices was defended by
Thomas 3. McAdams, second vice
president Of the American Bankers
Association, in an address at the
weekly forum luncheon of the City
Club yesterday afternoon at the
clubhouse.
The Federal Reserve Board has
been criticised mainly because of a
failure on the part OF the public to
understand the situation" said Mr..
McAdams. THE board is not en-
powered to perform the function that
the farmers and cotton growers
would have it perform. Instead of
performing this function it is giving
to banks the opportunity to decide
who is entitled to credit and for
what length of time.
The country has been engaging
in an orgy Of economic Overindul-
genCe and now is suffering from eco
nOmic headaches.
The outlook is very hopeful.
There may be some slight period of
business stagnation while the CoUn-
try is recuperating and there are
bound to be lower prices. but lower
prices are going to work no harm,
either to labor or to the products of
labor.
We hear Of credit being cur
tailed. and it is being. Yet it will
surprise some men to know that
during the month of September the
Reserve Board rediscOunted IA per
cent more paper than it did in Sep
tember of last year"
Mr.. McAdams spoke in favor of
promoting foreign trade by means
of a 500, 200, 900 corporation pro-
posed by the bankers association, :,
the Chamber of Commerce, and 9TH
er organizations. He pointed out
the need of interesting the Ameri-
can people in foreign investmen nts.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
GAS RATE HEARING
MAY BE ENDED TODAY

The Public Utilities Commissions
hearing on the petition OF the
Washington and Georgetown Gas
Light Companies for increased rates
will be resumed in the board room
of the District Building this morn
ing at 10 o'clock
The Washington Gas Light Com
psny has asked. on behalf Of itself
and the other company. that the
commission FIX an ordinary con-
sumption rate Of sLA per 1000
cubic feet and a rate Of return OF
per cent, beginning November l..
The hearing probably will end this
afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
Another Cavern
Discovered on
Maryland Farm
Especial to wa.Aiasto. HeralaJ

Especial to washington HeraldJ
Hagerstown, Md, Oct. 20.-
With the discovery yesterday OF
a large cavern on the farm of
Frank Baker, adjoining the farm
OF Edward Z. Hutzell, a local
banker, on which largo cave
was recently opened by workmen
while blasting between Keedys-
Vile and Boonsboro, 1t is believed
that a large part of that section
of the county is undermined with
beautiful subterranean caverns.
1t is said that the cavern on
the Hutzeil farm, in which gold
is reported TO have been found
and claimed to be a rival of the
famous caverns at Luray. Va, is
outrivaled by the newly found
cave on the Baker farm, which
was discovered by James Mad
dern and others from Boonsboro.
Baker has arranged for thor
ough exploration of the cavern.
He believes the cave is connected
with that on the Hutzeli farm.
and that the underground pas
sages may extend for miles.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
Births Nearly
Double Deaths
Of 80 in Week

Births totaled 1s4 and deaths IS
during the week ended October Is,
the health departments report for
that period stated yesterday.
Pneumonia was the cause Of ten
deaths during the week, maintain
ing the previous weeks superiority
over other diseases as a cause of
death.
Whooping cough is disappearing
with the advent of cool weather,
there being but seventeen cases re-
ported during the week. Sixteen
cases of diphtheria were reported
and ten of scarlet fever.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
YOUR COLD EASED
AFTER FIRST DOSE
"Pape's Cold Compound then
breaks up a cold in
few hours.

Relief comes instantly. A dose
taken every two hours until three
doses are taken usually breaks up a
severe cold and ends all the grippe
misery.
The very first dose opens your
clogged-up nostrils and the air pas
sages in the head, stops nose run
ming, relieves the headache, duIIness.
fcverishness, sneezing, soreness and
stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-up, Quit blow
ing and snufflingi Clear your con-
gested headi Nothing else in the
world gives such prompt relief as
"Pape's Cold Compound" which
costs only a few cents at any-drug
score. 1t acts without assistance,
tastes nice, contains no quinine-In-
SiSt upon Pape's!-AdY.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
Wedding Chimes
For rs Couples
Due During Week

Forty couples, all anxious to
say Yes" and II do" and II will"
and whatever else is to be said,
secured marriage licenses yester-
day and embarked on their honey
moons.
Thirty-six secured licenses the
day before, making a total of
seventy-six new October brides
and bridegrooms in forty-eight
hours.
At least half of all of them were
from out-of-town, but in some
cases IT was just the better half
who was a stranger to Washing
ton. Occasionally 1t was the 9TH
er half who was not a resident
here.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
District Naval Militia
To Take Cruise Saturday

More than twenty officers and en-
listed men of the District naval re-
serve will leave the city Saturday
at p. m. on Sub-Chaser No. 21e for
a trip down the Potomac. returning
Sunday afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock.
Ensign c. NJ. Donahue will be in
command, with Lieut.. Frank Buck
ley as supply officer. Meals will be
served on board.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
A. Geary Johnson Estate
Worth SIS, 900, Will Shows

A. Geary Johnson, who died Oc-
tober s, left an estate valued at
Ss5,O0O, according to the proceed
ings yesterday in probate court ad-
mitting his will.
A sister, Virginia D. Casselman,
is given $4,000 outright. Another
sister, Mary A. Simpson, is given a
life annuity of $50 a month. The
balance of the estate is devised to
the widow, Mrs. Minna S. John
son. Johnson lived at 1917 Nine
teenth street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
Ouch! BACKACHE!
RUB LUMBAGO OR
STIFFNESS AWAY
Rub Pain From Back With Small
Trial Bottle Of Old
"St. Jacobs OIL"

When your back is sore and lame
or lumbago, sciatica or rheumatism
has you stiffened up, don't suffer!
Get a small trial bottle of old,
honest "St. Jacobs Oil' at any DRUG
store, pour a little in your hand
and rub 1t right on your aching
back, and by the time you count
fifty, the soreness and lameness is
gone.
Don't stay crippled! This sooth-
ing, penetrating oils needs to be
used only once. Il takes the pain
right out and ends the misery. 1t
is magical, yet absolutely harmless
and doesn't burn the skin.
Nothing else stops lumbago,
sciatica. backache or rheumatism
SO promptly. II never disappoints!
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
Court to Hear Family Row.

George Fl. Hanson, described as
the manager of the National Gas
Governor Company, 2I5 McLachlen
Building, Tenth and G streets north
west, was ordered by Justice Hitz
to come into court October 25 and
show cause why he should not pro-
vide for Mrs. Amy H Hanson and
their infant daughter. Mrs. Han
son filed suit for a limited divorce.
charging cruelty and insufficient
support.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
NEGRO STABBER GETS
FIVE YEARS IN JAIL

Robert Cook, colored, of 171S1.
o 20 u street northwest, was SEN
ii to serve five years in the
-.riary yesterday by Justice
% criminal Court No. l after
nIcaded guilty to stabbing
Fl1kney.
ling occurred on Septem-
I followed an argument
"r-p game. Cook had
,.f guilty at first, but later
his plea.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21
Babes Adoption Lesalized.

The adoption of year-old Harold
II. Hague by Orris A. Foster and his
wife, Mrs. Josephine A. Foster, was
leEalized yesterday by Justice Hitz
who signed decree making the
youngster the natural heir of the
couple. The boy was born in Fuller
ton Calf.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-21

is under term leases at figures considerably be-
low rental value and WILL therefore come under space
reserved to original ncorporators. But in nearly every
case similar space can be provided other floors. In
estimating the rental value have used figures that
we believe can readily be obtained and maintained for
the next ten years at least
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-12-14
Principal Hanscom then annou

Principal Hanscom then announced
the three prizes of 80 each to be given
ut commencement, which are given BY
the Pratt scholarship fund. The an
nouncement that Q Victrola would be
given ct New Years was received with
applause.
Norman Sanborn and family are living
at the homo Of bis mother, Mrs. Kenis-
ton, on the Locke's Mills road this win
ter.
The Methodists are organizing, and
are planning to have oantata at Christ.
mas entitled 1.-THE Messiah's Coming"
Rehesrsals have been begun on Il.
At the Y. w. G. A. sale Of the Gould's
Academy girls Dec. 8, Thursday after
noon, q large crowd gathered. Many
sales were made at the candy table. The
Ice cream table was also we'll pstronized,
and many fancy things and aprons were
sold. Altogether We have never seen Q
better fair. The entertainment IN the
evening, which was given by the Y. W.
G. A., was also complete success.
Mrs. Raymond Hutchinson Is visiting
her husband in Virginia.
Hiram Bean has been gradually failing
for over year. He does not 60 ont
doors any, and 10 great sufferer. he
has constant care both by his wife and
by the sister, Miss Howe.
Miss Fannie Mason left last week for
Portland, where she will spend the win
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ara Burgess Of Worces-
ter, Mass., have q little son born Dec. q.
m n
giving with her daughter, Miss Cornelia
Chapman, then returned to New York,
where she 10 staying at the Waldorf.
Myron G. Bryant is attending Shaw's
Business College In Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon Keddy have =
little son born Nov. 80.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-12-14
Browufield.

Sam Spring, who has been very Ill
with pneumonia, is much better.
There have been seven cases of scarlet
fever In this village.
All Of the schools In town are closed,
also every public place.
Mrs. Julia Bean has closed her house
for the winter and is boarding with Mr..
and Mrs. Ellsworth Fitzpatrick.
Paul Whittemore, principal Of the
high school, and his wife are boarding
at Mr.. Benefits.
Harry and Bert Walker are kept busy
with their machine saving wood.
Mr.. Mortified of Bridgton 10 staying
at the home of Mrs. A. Mcdonald dur
ing the winter.
Four deer have been shot recently In
this vicinity by hunters.
Phil Boynton, formerly Of this village,
now Of Portland, was visiting friends In
town recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-12-14
Hiram.

Rev. Willard b. Palmer OF Hallowell
preached helpful sermon Sunday after
noon at the Congregational church.
Mrs. Daniel B. Cram united With the
church. Mr.. Palmer will preach here
the first Sunday In each month at NJ,
On Saturday Llewellyn A. Wadsworth
went to East Brownfleld to visit bis old
friend, Pliny Lane, who Is on Q visit to
his native home after an absence OF 81
years In California. II 10 needless to say
10 the words Of the poet Ossian: "They
called back the years that have rolled
away"
Mr.. Wadsworth remembers that 80
years ago, Dec. 7tb and 9Th, he rode
from Hiram to court at Paris Hill and
returned In Q wagon.
Mrs. Augusta B. Clemens, wife of
Charles 81. Clemens, died In Hiram Dec
9Th, after long illness, aged "a years, Z
months, II days. She was daughter of
William and Lavina Cotton, and was one
OF Eve sisters who were successful teach
ers. She was most estimable woman
and leaves life-record without blot or
stain. BY birth and marriage she was
related to about one-tenth Of the popula-
ton OF Hiram. Rev. Fred A. Ward Of
Baldwin attended her funeral, Dec. 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-12-14
William. Mattor.

Everett J.. Msttor and Miss Gertrude
q. Witham were quietly married at the
Congregational parsonage, Norway, Nov.
9th, Rev. NJ. o. Bal,zer performing the
ceremony, the double ring service being
used.
The bride was gowned in white crepe
de chine.
The honeymoon was spent at Sand
Pond. The young couple will reside In
Norway.
The bride is the youngest daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah L. Withsm. She
attended the Norway High School after
which she worked while In the Office
of the Oxford Electric Company, and
later for the Carroll, Jefferson Shoe
Company.
The groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Victor -Mattor Of Norway. He served
eighteen months overseas In 10Sd Yam.
kee Division, and since bis discharge
has worked for the Carroll, Jefferson
Shoe Company.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-12-14
BucIrfleId.

The ladies Of the Baptist circle held
. successful sale at Grange Hall Wednes-
day afternoon, clearing about seventy
Ave dollars. Candies, food, aprons, fancy
goods. Q mystery house and other feat.
ures oil contributed to make good
total.
Nezinscot Lodge, I. o. o. F., conferred
the third degree on one candidate Satur.
day night.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Warren were In
Lewiston this week for few days.
w. C. Allen has been In Portland on
business this week.
There 10 to be o show at Odd Fellows
Hall Tuesday evening, Dec. IA.
E. E. Conant and +. A. Taylor were In
Lewiston Thursday.
There WAS meeting Of the rural teach.
ers ct the school house Friday afternoon.
The Apple Gamers held their annual
ball In Odd Fellows Hall, Buokfield,
Maine, Tuesday evening, Dso. 7th, which
Was grand success, owing to the efforts
of the committee, r. A. Taylor. Herbert
Smith and Mrs. NJ. E. Bennett.
There was the largest attendance OF
any ball held In this town for several
years. The grand march was led by
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Taylor supported by
Mr.. and Mrs.. e. E. Conant. The music
for the evening was furnished by hobbs
Orchestra Of Lewiston, who rendered
some very choice selections. There
were number of prominent people rep
resented from all the adjoining towns.
The employees of the Oxford Fruit
Product Company presented Everett
Conant, the manager Of the apple can
merry, with handsome Masonic ring in
appreciation of bis kind and efficient
management. At the close OF the ball
the mbers of the orchestra were In.
vited to the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Luth-
or Irish on High Street, where refreah-
ments were served, and to whom thanks
are due. The efforts of the patrons
which helped to make this ball such q
huge success were much appreciated by
the committee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-12-14
Bryant's Pond.

The town schools will close Dec. 18th
for the holiday recess.
Another house for the entertainment
Of summer guests will be opened here
next June. This will be Birch Villa
Camp, located at the foot of the lake,
conducted by G. n. Wiske.
John s. Brown of Milton has recently
sold bis farm to George Davis and will
soon move to this village. he will &C.
cupy here the "oorner house" owned by
c. L. Heath.
Archie D. Felt of this village Is now
manager of the Maine Brokerage Com
psny at 10 Lisbon Street, Lewiston.
The annual meeting of the members
OF the Baptist Sunday School was held
last week. The following officers were
chosen for the coming year:
supt.-Mrs. Louise willard.
Asst Supt.-Mrs. G. W. Stenning.
Sec. and Treas.-Ruby Willard.
Librarian-Hazel Upton.
Henry Cole and wife Of Haverhill,
Mass, are visiting friends in North
Woodstock. This Is Mr.. Coles first
visit to the town In thirty years.
Miss Christina Willard has been assist.
ing in one of the departments of the
high school during the absence Of Mrs.
Elsie Cole.
The Edwin Howe place located In the
Whitman District has recently been sold
to Lester Hathaway, who is now occupy.
ing the Gilma an A. Whitman house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-12-14
One Price Cash Store
MAI

A stove-poker used to prod three.
inch shell into coast artillery rife at
Fort Constitution near Kittery one day
last week, exploded the shell, binding
and badly injuring Private Alfred j. Hurd
of Manch ester, N. q. Private Hurd, W BIO
was detailed to fire salute, bad trouble
In getting the she'll into the breech OF
the gun and, without the knowledge Of
the gunner and bugler, who accompanied
him, brought the poker from the guard
house to aid In the loading. When be
pushed 1t against the she'll the explosion
followed. Hurd was given medical at
tendance ut the fort, but was later taken
to hospital ut Portsmouth where ply
sicIaps said be would recover.