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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
Declares Cork Fires
Set by Crown Forces

London, Dec. 16.-The report of the
labor commissions inquiry into con-
ditions in ireland, made public today,
declares that eye-witnesses to the
burning of Cork, ARE unanimous IN
stating that the fires were caused by
Crown forces"
The results of the inquiry were Of
ficially presented today at a joint
meeting of the National executive and
the parliamentary labor party and L
was decided that committee should
wait on the premier to urge further
efforts for a truce in Ireland.
Although the whole question of re-
sprisals was discussed, most of the
time was given over to the situation
in Cork and the possibility of peace.
The report says:
"A number of witnesses interviewed
are prepared, if given adequate guar
antees for their future safety. to sub
stantiate this on oath" this statement
OF facts as presented
The destruction is declared to have
been systematic incendiaries having
sought out the most valuable property
in the town and put into execution a
preconceived plan" 1t is further
charged that the fires were started
only after the crown forces had forced
the people indoors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17

4 ping pong tournament has been
arranged to be played during the holi-
days. At the present time Fred Ellis
holds the championship and it is ex-
pected he will have to defend his title
in the coming tournament.
Open House will be observed at the
-Y'' on New Years day and already
committees are being formed and the
general program being arranged. On
this day the members hold open house
to all friends who wish to visit the
"" Visitors will be welcome from
two to ten o'clock.
The new wireless club which has
recently been organized at the .'Y'' is
surely making good progress. The
boys are making a number of the
instruments but as the parts are ex-
pensive to buy the boys are finding
some difficulty to raise sufficient
money with which to buy the various
parts.
A committee composed of Sylvester
Poor, Carr Kennedy. Donald Brennan,
Royce Overlook. Henry Gardiner and
Bernard Peters has been appointed to
help decorate the boys room for the
holiday activities.
:. The swimming pool has been
emptied and will be filled with fresh
water in time for the. swimming
events which are planned for the holt
days. N4 a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
MUNICIPAL COURT
APPOINTMENTS
WE'LL RECEIVED

c. W. Atchley and j. A. Letour-
neau were receiving the congratula-
tions of their friends ON their ap-
pointn1ent to the judgeship of the
Municipal court and the recorders
position. respectively Mr.. AtchIey
will succeed Judge A. A. Matthew
and Mr.. .Letourneau will succeed Re-
corder Frank w. Piumstead
Charles W. Atchley is a native Of
Knoxville, Tenn. and came North to
Bath in 1896, after the death of his
parents. He attended Hebron Acad-
envy. for two years and entered Colby
in 1898 and with one year out Of COL
lege he graduated in 1908. Since 1912
he has been associated with Mark J.
Bartlett of this city in the law BUSH
ness. He is a member Of the Phi
Delta Theta of Colby college. He
married Miss Grace E. Warren of
Standish.. who was in the class of
1903 at Colby and one daughter.
Ruth Helen, has been born to them.
Mr.. Letourneau was born in st.
Joseph, Beauce county, p. Q. He at
tended the common schools IN the
French and English courses and the
college in st. Marie. He
read law in the Once Of the late S.
s. Brown and was admitted to the
bar in this, city in 1909. He is a.
member Of the Kennebec Bar Asso-
citation and the st. Jean Baptist order
of this city. and also commissioner
for the provinces Of Quebec and has
held several terms rs city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
All Courtesy to
Martens But He
Must Quit Country

Washington, Dec. 1S-Depor Ia ton
of Ludwig c. A. K Martens. unrecog-
nized Soviet Ambassador to the Unit
ed States. was ordered today by Secre-
tary Wilson.
The labor secretary. holding that
Martens is an alien. citizen of Rus
sia. and a member of and offiliated
with an organization advocating the
overthrow of the government of the
United States by force, directed the
commissioner general of immigration
to take the Bolshevik agent into Gus,
tody and to deport him to Russia at
the expense Of the government of the
United States. Mr.. Wilson in his or
der added that Martens shouldS be
treated with the utmost courtesy and
given, the best available accommoda-
tons in transit" .-- .-.e.
Martens is expected by officials to be
given leave to settle his affairs in the
United States before the promnlgati ion
Of the warrant of deportation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
FAIRFIELD

There will be a special meeting of
the Women's Auxiliary. George o.
Grover Post, No. IA. at the Legion
hall this evening. Business of i'm
portance is to be transacted and a
large attendance is desired.
Miss Elizabeth Lewis who has
been employed in Belfast. has COM
pleted her duties and is visiting
friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilder c. Humphrey
of Pittsfield, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. O. Rifles yesterday.
DR.. w. H. Walters has returned
from Augusta where he went to get
his new automobile. -
Fred +. Sturgis of Portland was
a business caller in town yesterday.
There was a large attendance at
the whist party and dance given last
evening by the New England Order
of Protection.
The regular meeting of the Merry
meeting Chapter. o. e. S., will be held
this evening. followed by rehearsal.
The Merrymeeting club will be enter
tanned by Mrs. Frank Leighton, Mrs.
Sadie Nye and Miss Sadie Woodman
Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
Garfield Urges
Advisory Bodies
for Industries

Boston, Dec. 16-The value Of per-
MaAeat federal advisory commits
sions for each basic industry was
emphasized with. especial reference
to the coal situation in an address by
Harry A. Garfield, former United
States fuel administrator. at con-
ference under the auspices of the
Associated Industries of Massachu-
sets here today.
DR.. Garfield urged that with three
such commissions functioning re-
spectively for the anthracite, btu
minous and Oil industry. as fact
finders and not as policy fixers, ade-
Quate machinery would be at hand
to meet the fuel needs of New Eng
land or any other district.
He recommended the establish
ment Of these commissions by the
President and if necessary by act of
Congress. He emphasized also the
importance of persuading Congress
to appropriate funds sufficient TO- en-
able the interior and labor depart
ments and interstate commerce and
federal trade commissions to con-
tinue to furnish facts necessary to
the determination Of policies.
1T is the duty of the federal gov
eminent to determine the policy and
to enact and enforce laws necessary
to regulate the production and dis
tribution of COAL" DR.. Garfield said.
There is substantial unanimity in
favor of regulation. Government
must stay the hand that would de-
prive the people Of basic supply.
But if it stops there it stops so to
speak at the point of irritation"
The general idea of cooperation in
solving coal problems was advocated
also in an address by David L. Wing
of Washington, formerly assistant
chief economist to the federal trade
commission MY idea of a passible
source Of immediate action which
might commend itself to many of
YOU" he said, '.is the establishment
Of a system of cooperative large
scale buying. combined with the es-
Enlistment OF common storage IA
cilities- I believe that large indus
trial consumers, by combinging
their buying power. can secure long
time contracts with responsible pro-
ducers or dealers in every field from
which Massachusetts would natural
ly get its coal, at prices and under
conditions which will be fair both to
consumers and operators
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
Charge War Dept.
with Failure to
Prosecute Slackers

washington Dec. 15-ChargcS that
the War Department is taking no Ar.
ton looking to the prosecution Of
draft evaders and deserters were filed
with the House judiciary COMMITTEE
today by Representatives of seryis
mems organizations. The committee
is considering a bill TO extend the
statute of limitations from three 10
six years for prosecution Of yiola,ors
OF the selective draft act
William G. Murdoch. department
adjutant of the American Legion for
Pennsylvania and H. II. Rage. a
member of the Legion's Legislative
committee, declared that the War
Department had done nothing but
promise prosecutions of more than
100, 900 draft evaders and deserters
under military regulations. They al.
so charged that the Department Of
Justice was making little progress in
dealing with 10000 men who had
violated the service act. but weN
punishable under criminal statutes
rather than military laws
Mr.. Murdoch submitted a lettp'
signed by Adjutant General Harris
to former Provost Marshal General
Crowder. saying that the War De-
partment had records OF 4S9,HN Dc.
serters falling under military rels.
lions. OF these 1853. 13S had been deaf
with under military regulations pnor
to Feb. IS. 1919. There Remained
however. 1887 individual cases q
which the War Department had made
NO disposition prior to last Sept. l.
Chairman Volstead OF the com
mittee said he believed the War De'
partment should he called upon fcl
information concerning its dispS'
ton of these cases. The committee
however. left the matter in the chair
mans hands and said later he e1
pected to write 10 Secretary Bake
for the information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

A pretty dancing party was held
at the club house on Thursday night
Miss Laura Lewis and committee
we're in charge. Punch was served
during the evening. Make your date
for next Thursday night at once
Tonight the members of the Girls
club and a few invited guests ex-
poet to enjoy their Christmas party.
The party takes place a week ahead
of the regular time for Christmas
activities 30 that many may enjoy
the pretty tree that the girls have
decorated. The members at the
party will decide tonight how they
can pass on the Christmas spirit Of
the club to others. Santa Claus will
be on hand to give his suggestions.
Youthful games will be played and
refreshments served. Every MEM
Der is urged to come and see the
tree it will be we'll worth the while.
Sunday afternoon from 4 o'clock
until z o'clock the club house will be
open to members and their friends.
Four movies will be shown at .
o'clock. Tea will be served to those
who wish to remain down stairs
around the open fire. Music will
also be on the program .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
SAY SHONIO GIRL
WAS STRANGLED

Hyde Park, VT, Dec. 1e-Testimony
that Amy Shonio was strangled to
death after an attempted illegal op-
Grafton had been bungled, was given
by two Of the States medical experts
today in the trial of Arthur Mudgett,
for the murder Of the 19-year old
girl at Johnson last August. The
witnesses were DR.. B. II. Stone Of
Burlington, state pathologist. and DIR.
Charles A. Ravey of the University
of Vermont
DIR. Stone testified that in his ex-
animation of the body he found the
eyes protruding in manner which
would not have occurred had death
resulted from an. operation or loss
of blood. The nose was bruised and
the tongue swollen. A bruise on the
face. he said, might have been caused
by blow from fist.
DR.. Charles r. Whitney Of Buriing-
ton. State chemist testified that his
examination OF organs Of the body
had failed to disclose any trace Of
either poison or of disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
Churchnen in
Group Seeking
Peace in. Ireland

Dublin. Dec. 1S.-Peace negotiations
have been resumed in Ireland it is
learned tonight on good authority 1t
is difficult to ascertain the lines on
which the Intermediates are operat-
ing owing 10 the reticence of all en-
gagged. but it is understood that high
church dignitaries. including Arch
Bishop Clune, of Perth. western Aus
tralia. and the Bishop of Killoloe.
Monsignor Fosarty. are prominent
among those continuing their efforts
to bring about a settlement.
In official circles interest centers in
the expected meeting Of the Dahl
Eireann to consider Premier Lloyd
Georges proposals in reply to Father
|O'F1anagan's messages. The Asso-
ciated Press is informed that Arthur
Griffith, the Sim Fein leader, will be
given safe conduct to attend the
meeting Of the Dali Eireann or any
conference in Ireland or England con
corning peace. It is officially stated
that only four members of the Dali
Eireann would be excluded from par
ticipation in such meeting, but their
names are not disclosed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
AUGUSTA LOCALS
. 0asisstbali q csny Tenisht

An.eSening full of besketbaif awaits
the inns at the Cony High school as
senphzy Ran tsaight. The girls team
ofsthe eUhool win meet thc Communi-
tySC1uos sextet the -Cony junisrs and
se1srss v1ll make an effort 10 decide
the sehsa chamDienship. and the
fruuAmsD~anA spDl1cnlores viii mix IL
in .. short game 10 settle their own
tYoublas. The lower class game viii
b. the preliminary event, starting at
c'cleek. The girls will go into the
Aoos 1t TO anA5the 5unior-senior en-
eaeement viii get under way at 8.
II the seniors win they will win the
championship thereby If the juniors
turp the trick the three-team tie be-
tveen<tbe seaiors. juniors and fresh
MN. which existed week ago at the
emo of.ahe originally scheduled games.
WI, exzin - il force and new series
Of three games fer each team will be
necessary. However. it will upset all
the dope il the juniors succeed in hold
inf on the decision.
A dance will follow the basketball
Matches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
Mr.. Jennie Moody

Mrs. Jennie Moody. aged Sc. died at
the home of her daughter in South
China Thursday morning after an ILL
ness of about a week. following fall
ing health for about two years. Mrs.
Moody was born in Albion and was the
widow of the late Benjamin Moody of
China. in which town she spent the
greater part of her life. She is sur
vived by one daughter. Mrs. Harvey
Mosher of South China. five grand
children. Mrs. Arthur Tracy, Miss
Ruth Mosher and Benjamin Mosher of
this city. Fred Mosher of South Port
land and Charles Mosher of South
China; also three Observation-Disclosures.
Funeral services. will be held Satur-
day afternoon at 1 o'clock and burial
wifi be in Lakeside cemetery in China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
u. S. Ambassador
Refuses to Meet
German Diplomat

Paris. Dec. 16-Hugh e Wallace
the American ambassador last nigh
refused to meet Wilhelm Mayer vol
Kaufbeauren. the German ambaSSa
dor; because the United States ST..
is technically in a state Of war vii
Germany
The incident occurred al an offca
dinner to the diplomats corps gN''
by Raoul Peret. president Of 'n
Chamber of Deputies, and his VIE
Ambassador Wallace, dean OF U'
diplomatic corps in the absence 81
the Italian ambassador, ana WI
Wallace, were the guests Of honor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
PAYNE URGES
PRESERVATION OF
NATIONAL PARKS

Boston, Dec. 16-John Barton
Payne. secretary Of the interior.
made two appeals in addresses here
today for the preservation of the
National Parks. He urged that
senators be asked to defeat the
Smith bill, which has already passed
the House, and that members of
both Houses and Congress be re-
quested to oppose the Walsh bill.
now pending in the Senate, both Of
which measures. he said. mean the
exploitation of the parks for private
gain.
Concessions are being sought In
Yellowstone Park, the secretary
asserted. which could not be granted
without harm to the reservations
and without refuting recognized
public policy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17

usual brilliant fashion. perb.
cause he went in in the second
and did not play the full gams ~
son again starred for the Fres,"a
and was ably supported by Fna
and Emery. The summary:
1923 ~.
Foran. II. .-..........rg, View
Powers, III. ..lg, Enbo,s|
Hatclin, g.. F.
Smith, lg. ,rf Wn II
Royal, re-. II, MacDor,%
substitutions. Lampher for ~
clio. Brown for MacDonougb ''
Goals from floor. Smith. Roy., ,
Ratciie. .: Powers, :: Enbah
Lampher.
Goals from foul. Powers: En-.
8: Lampher.
Timer. Pulsifer. Referee sn,.,1
Time. . 15-minute periods. soa 1
1923. is; 1924. 5. '0''
Between the halves of the hos,
ball game. the annual tug.of ny
between the senior and junior rl."
was held. Aver, Richardson ps'S
err, Pulsifer and Little. anchor. mss '
were the team for the upper ria a-I
men and Cock, Berry. WoIstenbolmN
Goode and Jackson. anchor m1'
represented the juniors. The INV
team succeeded in holding the w.;,l
ribbon on their side for the reoui.''
time.
Z, After this, four boxing ho,,-
were staged. The first contes,sa,'
we're Trip and Dudley. ~ NV
men had never boxed before hp, ~,
on a good bout. notwithstandi,r
They were followed By Fagciore aV,
Putnam, in a more sansuinarv =,
fair. Then Rogers and Porter wan,
in blindfolded for two rounds n,
lock and Bishop. the last pair vo,,
the best boxers of the evening "A,
showed a good knowledge Of foo
work and blocking In the coDrs,
of the evening, Director RYAN an
neunced that a new board track ,
TO be built during the Christmas y,
cation. and will be ready for Use !,
the first of the new year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
Joint Committee
to Confer Today.
on Farmer Relief

WaShins ton. Dec. 16.-MemberS of
the Senate finance and the House ways
and means committee will meet in con-
ference tomorrow to- formulate an
emergency program of tariff legislation
to act as an embargo and to give re-
lief TO the farmers from the decline in
prices
Decision to hold the conference was
reached late today by Republican
members of the two committees, who
agreed that speedy action was neces-
sary. They determined also to make
the program non-political if the mi
nority members would cooperate.
Primary consideration will be given
on the program to import duties on
wheat and WOOL the producers of
which Chairman Fordney of the ways
and means committee said were now
practically broke" as the result of
falling prices. The portion of the
program relating to the tariff was de-
ciared. however. to be more comprehen-
sive and to include consideration of
protective. levies on scores of other
commodities. Possibility of the con-
ference deciding to wipe out the free
list OF the Underwood tariff act was
declared TO be within range of action.
Reenactment of portions of the Ding
ley tariff act also was being talked of
among the more ordent high tariff sup
porters. Mr.. Fordney. however, said
he was in favor of rushing through the
emergency protection for wheat and
wool and few other commodities and
letting ether tariff matters go over for
hearings and further consideration
One of the forces in the House seek
ing relief for the farmers solidified
itself today into compact body which.
it's leaders declared. will be continued
as congressional organization. Re-
publican and Democratic members
from agricultural districts began con-
sideration of "a definite policy for deals
ing with pending relief legislation and
report will be prepared by special
committee for presentation to the full
conference next Monday.
While these two movements dealing
with farmer and business relief Iegis-
lation were in progress, the House
banking and currency committee voted
seven to six to report favorab1y the
Senate resolution directing revival of
the War Finance Corporation to assist
in financing the expectation of agri-
cultural and other products. The
House committee struck out the clause
declaring it the opinion of Congress
that the Federal Reserve Board take
action to permit it's member banks to
grant liberal extensions of credit to
farmers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
Welded in Shadow
Goddess of Liberty

New York, Dec. 16-Miss Liberty's
statue In New York haFbor stood for
the nrst time tonight az q wedding
maid of honor.
Under the lee of her massive base
Miss Frances Charlotte Durham, {
resident of Bedloe's Island. on which
the statue 10 located. was married to
Chester w. Williams, an educator Of
this city. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Edward r. Smith,
chaplain of the Second Army Corps.
As the bride and groom stood be-
fore the minister harhor search
light. straying. fell upon them. A
bell buoy, nearby, jingled merrily,
and . passing ferry paused 70
whistle the benediction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
HD> SOX FANS SEE
NEW HOPES FOR TEAM

Boston. Dec. 1S.-Baseball fans here
to0U thoagh they saw the reGenera.
taenef The Red .Sox in the deal by
which the New York and Boston clubs
exchanged four players each. The
acceesion Of Derrill Pratt viii fill the
hole 1t second base; Muddy" Ruel
win 1T in as first string catcher:
Sam Wick will bring a right handed
hazter into the outheld. missing since
Duty Lewis left and Thormahlen will
Be available a. q southpaw pitcher.
In Schang, the locals lose a hard hit
ting catcher; in Harry Harper an err
ratio left handed pitcher: in Waite
Hoyt young twirlor Of promise who
has been handicapped by illness, and
in McNally substitute who failed to
Mt at second base. The Red Sox are
seeking another outfielder OF high
calibre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
Jury Completed
in McGannon Case

Cleveland. o.. Dec. 16-The jury
that will try William H. McGannon.
chief justice Of the municipal court
on a second degree murder charge
was completed today. 1t was taken
to the spot where Judge McGannon
is alleged to have shot Harold c..
Kagy. a garage owner, on May 8
and upon its return heard opening
statements by the state and defense.
In Prosecutor Baskin's statement
he declared that he would prove that
Judge McGannon shot Kagy follow
ing an argument. Counsel for the
defense claims to have thirteen wit
nesses who will testify that Judge
McGannon was not in the vicinity
when the shot was fired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-17
Vashon Appeals
Fine and failing

Fred Fashon of Moor street was be-
fore the court Thursday morning on
charge or illegal possession. His
premises were searched by Deputy
Sher:ffs pignam and Marden wednes-
day morning and about 80 gallons of
mash and a small quantity Of liquid
were obtained. Recorder Piumstead
found Vashon guilty and sentenced him
to pay a sne Of 500 and costs and so
days in jail additional. vashon ap-
pealed and savesSreties in the sum of
$500 for his appearance in the January
term" of the superior court. His
brothers. Edward and Henry. gave
bonds for him. +'+t'js g.