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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26

Hold First Field Day
at Abbot Farm
Nearly Every County in State Repre-
sentea AT Lively, Interesting and
Instructive Meet - Mayor Martin
Welcomes Visitors-A Boost for
Pure Bred Stock

The first annual field day of the
clation Friday at the Abbott Farm
was an unqualified success II was
red letter day To nearly 300 en-
thusiasts who attended. A perfect
June morning brought the crowds
onfoot, by teams. and automobile
they came IN a steady stream until
nearly 10 vehicles were parked about
the spacious grounds.
There was something doing every
minute Of the day, and at the close
Of the program II was conceded by
everyone the day mad been one Of
great interest and profit. All were
loud IN their praises of the manage
meut, and felt especially indebted to
Mr.. Abbott for making this first
great field DAY possible. Nearly all
counties of Maine were represented
from Aroostook to Cum berlanG and
from Androscoggin To Knox.
The meeting was opened by the
president Of the association, M c.
Peabody of SaEadahoc Farm. South
Portland. who thanked Mr.. Abbott
for his hospitality in entertaining
the members for the day.
Mayor Burielgh Martin was then
introduced and gave q hearty vel
come 10 the visitors in behalf OF the
citizens of Augusta, and hoped that
their stay in the city would be both
interesting to themselves and d
pleasure 10 those with w,hom they
should assoclate.
Mayor Martin said he realized the
Importance Of breeding thorough
bred stock anw wished the assocla-
tlpn SUCCESS in it's work.
DR.. J. A. Ness OF Auburn, spoke
of the value of pure bred stock: that
ne believed Maine was making great
progress in this line; that it contrib
ufed to the agricultural growth of
the State and would mean Increased
prosperity TO the average farmer.
The rest Of the morning session
was given TO talks on exhibition Of
stock. DR.. J. A. Ness, r r. Talbot,
NJ. Peabody and Harold Shaw were
ON the committee for this meeting.
Ice cream and cake were served at
the noon hour to all present.
The first speaker of the afternoon
WIS Prof. H. L. GArrigus head of the
department Of animal industry in the
Continued on Page 4-coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
YALE FRESHMAN
AND JUNIORS WIN
IN FORENOON

Regatta Course, New London.
Conn.,, June 25-Yale crews scored q.
double victory on the Thames river,
course this morning in the preiimln-
airy races of the fffty-second dual
regatta with Harvard. The Bluet
blades of the Eli oarsmen swept the
Yale shells across the finish line or,
hnth the freshmen and juninr var
sity two mile races well anead of.
their Crimson rivals.
Yale adherHuts. as a result, were.
predicting a clean sweep by third
victory in the tour mile varsity con-
test scheduled for late this afternoon.
The winning of the New Haveni
college, crews, while decisive in each
race, was not achieved without hit
ter struggle. for in both races. the
Harvard eignts jumped into the lead
at the start and fought ganeiy to,
maintain their advantage until tho.
contests had progressed well toward
the finish flags. II was in the final.
stretches OF the races that the super
ior power and rowing form of the
Yale uarslnen began to count. and
once well I'd the fore with the finish
flags IN sight the Eli Fights rowedI
rapidly 10 victory
Weather and water conditions were!
extremely favorable for fast time and'
the shells swept down the Thames
under the power Of the sturdy sweep,
swingers and wind and tide at execp-
riunal pace These conditions were,
reflected IN the times. Yale winningl
the freshman contest by about Al
length in 10 minutes 80 seconds.
while the Cambridge crew r-ailedj
home in 10.0s, In the junior varsity :.
Yale.s margin was close to a length
and half. with the official times an
4 ounced as. Yale 10 minutes, s-5t
seconds: Harvard 10 minutes 10 Sec
onds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
.U. S. Population
Is Estimated
At los. 0O0,O00

Washington. June 25-The pepnla-
ton of continental United States Is
estimated al 195, 900. 900 by ]. A. Hill,
chief statistician of the census bu-
reau. His calculation is based on the
combined populations Of 1.400 cities
and towns for which statistics have
been announced.
The increase over 1910 is placed
at about $4,000. 900. showing that the
growth ofthe country has not kept
pace with that in the previous DECADE
Almost complete cessation of lmmi-
grafton during the war is the chief
reason assigned for the falling OF IN
growth. Other suggestions were the
two Influenza epideInics. return Of
aliens TO their native lands. and
deaths of soldiers abroad and AT home
during the war.
The aggregate population Of the
cities androwns on which the estim-
ate was made is 41.029,S54. This Is
an average gain Of 26 per cent COM
pared with S5 per cent in the previous
decaQe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Soft Coal Situation
Acute in N. England
StOrrOw's Warning

Boston June gst-The statement
that the bituminous coal situation in
New England was rapidly growing
worse was made by james ]. ,Stpr-
row, state fuel administrator tonight
There is not coal enough in New
England now" he said. Ito meet
lines. The coal that has arrived ON
the railroads is not anywhere near
sufficient for their own daily con-
sumption, and about the only way
some of them are keepinng trains
moving I'll all is by confiscating what
they cali commercial coal right and
left
The situation today is far more
serious than II was during the sum-
mer we entered the war. II is about
as serious q coal situation as we
have ever faced
Mr.. Storrow said that so far as
anthracite coal for use in the home
was concerned. there was nothing at
present TO alarm householders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
CENTURY old COLBY
BEGINS ELABORATE
OBSERVANCE TODAY
Pageant on College Campus to Feature Open-
ing Centennial Exercises = Junior Exhibi-
non in Evening Baccalaureate Sermon on
Sunday-Services in Honor of COLLEGES
Dead in War During Afternoon Grafton in
Evening - Monday Undergraduates Day
CENTENNIAL PROGRAM


Following is the complete Centen-
NAL program:
Saturday, June 29-10.Do A. M.
Annual meeting, board of trustees in
Chemical hall 500 P M. The coI-
lege pageant ON the campus. First
public production for the benefit of
the townspenple. Tickets required.
500 P, ID. Junior prize exhihition.
First Baptist church President
Roberts. A. M. presiding. No tick
cts required.
Sunday, June -, BaccaIaureate
Sunday-9.30 Am Faculty of the
college anu senior class will assem-
bic at the chapel. 1880 A. M. BAG
caiaureate sermon in the City Opera
house by President Arthur J. Rob-
erts. A Nj. No seats will be reserved
after 10.15 O'Clock Tickets re-
quired. $50 P Nd Colby men and
women who served IN the great war
will meet at the College chapel $50
P. NJ. Services in the campus audi
forum in the memory of those VINO
died during the war. Presentation
of medals. Brief addresses by Presi-
dent Roberts. Professor Herbert c
Libby, Lit. D. and General Herbert
Nd. Lord. NO tickets required. 500
P. Nj. Phi Beta Kappa grafton IN the
campus auditorium by President
William H. P Faunce of Brown
University. Professor Julian D.
Taylor. LII d president of the Col
by chapter presiding. Tickets re-
CURED.
Monday, June 9s. Undergraduates
Day-9.W A Nj. College prayers in
the chapel. $50 A Nj. Junior class
dHy exercises on the campus 11.00
A. NJ. address by William II. Loonev.
II, guest of honor of the Junior
class. 80 P. M. Band concert ON
the college campus. 20 P. NJ. an
nual nesting of the Colby chapter of
PHI Beta Kappa in the lecture room
of Chemical hall. $50 P. M. Presen-
tatinn I'd the college Of the Elijah
Parrish LuveJoy memorial bookcase
Presentation by Norman L. Bassett.
LIB, 81; acceptance address by
Judge George c. Wing, LID, MEM
Der of the board Of trustees No
tickets required. 4.30 P NJ. College
sing on the campus under the direc-
ton Of Rex ". Dodge. B. s., '06. The
new Colby song book will be used
and the Colby musical clubs will
assist 500 P Nd. The presidents
reception held in the campus audi
forum. Invitation is extended to all
commencement visitors. members of
the faculty, students of the college
and citizens of Wateryiile.
Tuesday. June % Graduates Day
800 A. M. College prayers IN the
chapel conducted by Rev. Robert A.
Cnlpitts. On. $50 A. NJ Senior class
day exercises on the college campus.
11.00 A. NJ Brief address by Randall
fcentinusd on Page 4-coi. p
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AVOID STRIKE
Rail Workers by Nam
ing Award Date
Decision on or Before July 2D-Msn
Had Secret Understanding to
Strike at Midnight Friday

Chicago. June 25-A decision on
the demands of railroad employees
for wage increases will be made on
or before July 20 by the railway
labor board, Judge R. Nj. Barton.
chairman. SAID IN q statement late
today. The award would be retro
active to May /, the statement said.
According Id ". G. Lee. president
of the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men ana spokesman for union
leaders. VINO gathered here today. the
boards declaration would emu all
danger of general railroad strike.
Mr.. Lee said that secret plans had
been made by a union element to
speed the strike throughout the cpun-
try because of the continued delay
in announcing the wage ruling.
THE men would have quit AT mid
night tonight, Mr.. Lee said. 1T WAS
impossible to hold them longer. Men
of railway organizations have waited
patiently for nearly year for de-
cision"
The railway boards statement de-
clared that an agreement on a
method Of working out the wage
problems mad been arrived at and
that no time would be lost in reach
ing decision. Lee said there was
no doubt the men would be satisfied
with the promise Of a decisiun 10
relieve their impatience
Was the decision the result of a
warning Of a probable strike brought
by you and YOUR associates TO the
board ?" Lee was asked.
You can draw your own cnncIu-
siUns as to that" ne answered
In a later statement Mr. Lee said
that even the mpst conservative
members of these organizations lately
have been bitterly complaining of the
delays ann insist uppn decision
Now that II has been definitely
decided that the award vii fbe hand
ed down not later than July 1000 the
statement continued I'VE urge our
members 10 continue to carry out
their obligations TO their organiza-
tons and the central union with
their employers rs the most effective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Harding and
Coolidge to Meet
at Capital June 30

and Governor Coolidge. the Republi-
can candidates. will confer in Wash
iucton ON June 80. The governor re-
ceived an invitation today to meet
Senator Harding on that date and i'm
mediateIy photographed his acceptance.
The presidential nominee said he
was looking forward to nesting Gov
ernur Coolidge with great satisfaction.
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Poison Theory Is
Strengthened by
Autopsy on Flye Body

Damariscotta. June 25.-An au-
topsy performed tonight upon the
body of Walter L. F7ye, which was
recovered frum Sheepscoft River at
Sheepscott on June Il, revealed that
there was no water in the lungs and
the heart. stomach and liver was sent
to Brunswick for analysis by Profess
sor Frank n. Whittier Of Bpwduin
College. F7ye, fell into the river
while working under a bridge. Al
though he was known to be good
swimmer, he made no apparent effort
TO save himself. County Attorney
Conan ordered the body exhumed and
an autopsy performed to determine
whether F9ye had been poisoned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Yale Stroke IAN In"

c. c. Peters, of Seattle, the Yale
stroke and captain. who il is reported
was still suffering from the effects OF
a recent illness completely collapsed
in the last eighth mile and three
times dropped his oar which was
caught and restored To him by Cox
swain Carson. B. A. Driscoll, who
was twisting on his slide as early as
the two mile also went down at the
finish and the remainder of the eight
had difficulty IN sitting erect.
Peters was SO spent at the close of
the grueiling race that ne was unable
TO stroke the crew back To the Yale
quarters at Gales Ferry and Cox
swain Carson exchanged places with
him, pacing the tired blade swingers
in the paddle across the river.
Victory for u. S. System
The Crimson crowds were celehrat-
ing the conquest tonight in part as a
yinriication of the American rowing
SSSlS1u DIS AppDeSd ps Lie DllEllhA
methods adopted by Yale. Regard
less of the technique Of coaching,
there was ample reason for the Ella
ton of the Cambridge coilegians. for
not in years has il administered a
more complete and crushing defent
TO a blue crew than that which mark
ed the close of the fifty second dual
IN varsity regattas.
The victory Of the Harvard eight
came as more or less OF q surprise
for Yale was favorite at odds of ten
to seven in the little betting that was
done. This partly was due to the
reported excellent time trials made
by the Ellis and the staunch faith of
the Blue contingent that Guy Nick
alls, the English coach had devel-
oped a combination that would sure
~ WIN.
laud Stroke Jenuey
Tonight the Crimson conerts are
collectively singing the praises OF
their American coach. the Harvard
Continued on Page 4-coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26

Washington. June 25-Conference
with Republican leaders were con-
tinued today by Senator Harding.
the candidate of the Republican
party for President with william
Boyce Thompson. chairman Of the
WAYS and means committee Of the
Republican COMMITTEES and Secretary
Roosevelt. as cnnferees.
The melting between the NOMINEES
and Thompson related largely 10
campaign finances and Mr. Thump-
son announced after the conference
that on Mr.. Harding's recommend
ment the policy inaugurated several
years ago Of limiting contributions
to $1o,oo0 would be followed this
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Crushing Defeat to Blue Grew in An
nuaI -Four Mile Boat Race on Thames
crimson Eight Leads BY Six
Lengths at Finish Freshmen and
junior Races Won BY Yale
in Forenoon

New London June 25-Leading from the Harvards
varsity defeated Yale spectacular four mile late
today by nearly lengths thus completely wipng the
sting victory their Eli the preliminary
held earlier the day Rowing magnificent form from the
very start the coached by Bill Haynes early demon
srated their superiority both blade work and and
swept between the finish flags minutes after
the starting signal while their ancient rival aed in SIS
onds later of physical exhaustion which little
short of ptiful ...a--
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Van Ripper Not u
On Calling List ~
of Thomas w. Lawson

Boston. June 25-Thomas W. Law
son denied ever having had acquain-
tance or business connections with
Louis c. Van Ripper. indicted on
charges of using the mails to eiefraud
through sales Of worthless oil stocks.
Mr.. Lawsun's denial said:
Il never knew Van Ripper, never
saw him until the other day on trial
Of silver cases, have never had any
business transactions with him. never
saw or knew anything about any or
the others indicted. never had any
thing % do directly or indirectly with
any oil corporation, syndicate hruk-
er or pfumpfer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26

plants among scattering insurgent
elements. but there was every evil
dence that on a show down the anti
administration forces were not only
in the minority but lacking organiza-
tim and LEADERSHIP
Another development pointing In
TINS direction was cne apparent cnI-
lapse of the fight against Senator
Glass of Virginia for chairman of
the resolution COMMITTEES post for
which he is eminsntly fitted
Stony Stare for Bryan
In addition there was accum ulat-
ing evidence that William J. Bryan
would find the cards against him in
his attempt to put into the platform
League of Nations plank in dis
agreement with the Presidents view
and a prohibition enforcement plank
framed with the acquisCience OF the
administration.
Those who want a liberization
plank continued an active campAign
and some members Of the New York
delegation declared that they would
carry their fight To the floor of the
convention itself but a feeling gained
headway that in the end that both of
Mr.. Bryan's bone dry declaration
and that of the ants would be voted
down.
Just where President Wilson
stands on that subject has not been
made clear. but increasing signifi-
canoe YVES attached IN the days
conferences to the absence of any
reference 70 prohibition in the
Democratic party which was unani-
mously endorsed by the White
House.
No Administration Choice Yet
Neither has. the administration
shown its hand in regard to Presi-
Dental candidutes and tonight the
relative standing of aspirants re-
manned apparently unchanged.
Attorney General Palmer arrived
today TO take personal charge of his
campaign and by the tomorrow the
canvas of candidates and their man.
ayers among the uninstructed dele
gates is expected to be at its height.
This was arrival day for delegates
The first great thrush began early in
the morning and continued all day
with the weuther man tnking vigor-
(continued on Page Col. 81
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Mother Kills Baby
With Knife and
Attempts Own Life

Boston. June 25-When Miss Lucy
McFariane OF Waipole called tonight
at the Roxbury home Of Mrs. Mary
Richwagen. her sisters muther-in-
law. she found that her sister, Mrs.
Georgiana r.. Richwagen had
slashed the throat of her i've months
old daughter with a pairing knife
and used the knife on herself The
baby was dead, and at the hospital
the mothers condition was reported
critical. Relutives OF Mrs. Rich
wagen ascribe no motive for the act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Golden Wedding Turner Couple

Turner. juno 25.-Mr. and Mrs. J.
NJ. Pike of Turner received their
friends, and they have many. al
their home. Friday in honor of their
5eth wedding anniversary. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pike have not been residents
Of Turner for a very long time, hav-
ing moved there some seven years
ago, but they have lived IN this Sec
tiun or the State for nearly 40 years
and are we'll known not only in Tur-
ner but in surrounding towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26

.5nec.aL 10 the Kennebec Journal9
Va-er-llle Me-, June 25.-Colhy
College begins today, with memoir
"a exercises commemora1ing the
,aott anniversary of her birth, in
.criuc.lyn with the commencement
sverc,ges The campus now presents
-ala appearance with colors of all
ENDS Visible everywhere about the
,orDls -rees and buildings.
me ealebrarion by Colby of her
f.4.t anI!iversary has a special signi-
,,capcP ms year coming rs II does in
ea-unc-ion with the Maine canten-
MIA. eelenration and many things
ttar me TWO have IN common IN
each snua-aIe celebration have been
arranged Tor. Colby is to use in the
monster pageant that is 10 take place
rYesdav afternoon many of the same
costumes mat are 10 be used in the
Maine centennial pictures and ,mpv-
M pictures NJ The pageant were TAX
CT Friday afternoon which are 10 be
SHOWN II Portland.
Remarkable Record
Founded al the Time when Maine
vaa still d part of Massachusetts.
Lolhy college has SCI up q remark
1bie record for progress in the first
cen-urv u nor existence and has
-a-oen an everlasting niche for her
sell ii me educational world. Be
cauze u the fact that the college Is
10, very large one in comparison
with other New England colleges il
las come 10 ne known as the big
sest little college in New England"
he iIrs1 institution from which the
1rcsent college has grown WIS found
% II 1918. on the banks of the KEN
ncoec by Rev. Syivanus BoartfmHn,
as President, and Rev. Otis BngEs,
d. secretary and WAS known as THE
AAlne literary and Theological In
sLiuion. In 1s20 the officials of
lhs school were granted the power
ny ne State legislature Id confer de-
frees and the following year the
name was changed TO watrviIle cnI-
eye. This name was kept until 1867
"Aen permission was granted by the
Slate 10 change the name to Colby
UNIVERSITY II honor of the late Card
Aef -olbv Of Boston who gave TO the
eoiiese n It's infancy over s2Do. 900
aAo was responsible for the excellent
"'aF' -hat Was made. In 1899 il was
asciaeo TO drop the university curri-
caium and The name was according
tAangeo 10 Colby college which
''@A been Kept to the present day.
-as rad ~ Presidents
DURING me 100 years Of existence
o!pF mas mad ID presidents and has
ETonueeu 80 heads of other colleges
! Continued on Page Col. p
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Lewiston. June 25--Although no
definite statement for publication has
besn made by any member of the
building committee. 1t is understood
upon good authority that work upon
Auburn's Y. NJ. G. A building will not
begin this year. Many changes in the
original plans will be necessary and
there are reasons making inadvisabie
or even Impossible an immediate
start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Floor Collapses
Chicago Hotel
Buries Over Score

Chicago. June 25-Between 20 and
so men are reported to have been
buried under tons of debris when the
first floor of a hotel under consrruc
ton on Sheridan Road collapsed
shortly before noon.
Police and firemen are digging for
the victims.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26

Lewiston, June 25.-Jnhnnie Ven
trescp. the eight year-oid son of Car
mine veptresco, a Portland contrae-
tor. shot himself IN a room tempnr-
arily occupied by his father at the
Tenpesta Lodging house On lower
Main street. Lewiston Mt $50 Friday
morning. At the hospital an opera
ton was found necessary, the boy
being in q critical condition. He had
mt emerged from the influence Of the
ether late Friday.
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ENGINE ANDCAR
ON NEW HAVEN
ROAD OVERTURN

Norwood. Mass, June Z5-The en-;
CINE and baggage car OF New York
bound express on the New York New.
Haven & Hartford railroad over
turned near here today when the.
train left the rails. Early reporrsj
were that no one was seriously In
jured and that the passenger cars
were not overturned ~
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THE WEATHER


Northern and southern New Eng
land and eastern New York: Fair Sat
,,rdsv and Sunday: mild temperature.
II will remain fair in New England
during Saturday and Sunday.
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sksr Athlete To be Lewiston High
Teacher

Lewiston. June 25.-Jnhn Butler
MAIDEN. MASS, widely known as a
.tar athlete at Bates college for two
yaars. and nj Catholic University in
washington. d. c.. from which he
ua. Graduated. has been selected as
~. s,b-master at Lewiston High
.chooi. He wall teach mathematics
and will have charge of athletics.
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San Francisco. June 25-So far as
surface Indications were concerned
at least, the friends Of President
Wilson and ms administration ap-
peared IN complete control of the
nominating machinery today Their
domination was not without its com
plemenI of grum bling and COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Hitchcock Scorns
Second Place on
Democratic Ticket

Washington, June 2S.-Senator
Hitchcock of Nebraska. announced
today that ne would not accept the
Democratic vice presidential nonin-
alton.
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General Forecast

Mild temperatures Will continue
during the next IS hours
Winds: North of Sandy Hook. gen.
tie to moderate variable; fair Sandy
Hsok to HHtteras, mpderate north
fair. ~