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Evening journal., 1920-10-22

or adorned with huge carved buttons
Butterfly or scarf collars are very
chic. 1unic suits present the nov
city OF slashcs. front. sidcs and back
with folds OF The gay lining showing
through the siashcs. These iunsc
have their ups and downs. as one
side generally hangs lower than the
other Such skirls as are straight
In line are besprlnkled with iniri-
cate beaded and braided designs.
Evening journal., 1920-10-22
SPAIN ESTABLISHES
ulAENII 4.

spain is now following the example
of lhe United Siaics. and has organ
lzed juvenile courts. according 10 ad-
vices received by the Children's Bu-
reau NJ The United states Department
of Labor. Since Chicago established
lhe nrsl Juvenile court IN 1889, Eng
land, France, Belgium, Holland, Den
mark. Switzerland. Italy. Germany,
Austria and Hungary have established
similar courts.
Evening journal., 1920-10-22
THEY'RE SHA1N

TOLEDO. O.-Horrorsi Viola Dana,
movie star. stood out in front OF a
film house lin picture form) and SEEM
ed 10 be shaking the shimmy. Mrs.
p. Z. Rood. welfare director. objected.
THE shoulders OF the figure shook
by machinery said Mrs Rood. Nola's
photo has gone elsewhere.
Evening journal., 1920-10-22
TRIES 'TNsTALLMENT'

PORTLAND, Ore.-LacHing the
nerve, he says to take one big dose,
a youth who says his name Is John
Smith. took frequent doses OF a slow
acting but deadly poison here. He Is
dying In the city hospital. Smith Is
said TO be the first man here to at
tempt an "insiallment plan suicide"
Evening journal., 1920-10-22
BURGLEs, CONVICTs
AND SENTENCES SELF.

SAN FRANCISCO-Everett Smith,
colored. asked permission to plead
guilty on a charge OF burglary. The
Judge suggested ne sentence himself.
well when an was in the jail be-
foh" said Smith. "ah gained weight
] sentence mahsef 10 six months, yoh
hnnah.n Hes serving.
Evening journal., 1920-10-22
ADVISES TEACHERS
TO BE, LESS PRINI.

SACRAAiENTO-Will c. Wood, su-
perinicndent OF public instruction in
an open letter, advised school teachers
10 be less prim. Dignity is an essen
tial thing" said he. but even good
things can be carried too far. Hemits
don set along with sociable people" "
Evening journal., 1920-10-22
COURSE ADDED TO
COLLEGE CURRICULUM

The University Of Missouri has
started, as a required course for all
freshmen, a course in citizenship.
This includes three lectures a week.
with follow-up work under the super
vision Of the English and Political
Science deparlmenfs.
Evening journal., 1920-10-22
USES FOR ODDS AND
ENDS or CRETONNT

Odd pieces OF cretonne can be used
In various ways. Straight bands may
he utilized FOR curtains, as borders
and for cushions. Appl'qued figures
, on black satocn can be used FOR cir
rcular pillows and table runners.
Evening journal., 1920-10-22
sCnrT CLAss nAkE..

A bake will be given by the "Glad
Class Of Scott NJ. H. Church on to-
morrow. at COG King street. There will
be on sale an kinds OF home made
cakes, pies. bread. rolls and tmptinl
goodies.
Evening journal., 1920-10-22

In Canada Il has been calculated
that. by going down 10 a depth slight
~ exceeding a mile, coal enough
would be found for 6O00 years OF the
present demand In that country
Evening journal., 1920-10-22

Iron ore deposits In Iceland. which
a Danish company proposes TO de-
Nclop, are said 10 contain from % TO
30 million tons OF ore.
Evening journal., 1920-10-22
$3.50
Wonderful Coats

A marvellous collection,
bought at concessions from
several high-grade m a k ers
that enable us to offer them at
this low pricel The outstand-
ing event of this sale-values
beyond rivalry
Silvertone, Wool Velour,
Seal Plush, Crystal Cord and
Broadcloths-Richly Silk Lined
Warmly interlined-Many
Fur Trimmed.
Full, jaunty models, not at
all like the skimpy coats
usually associated with these
low pricesl Smart plain types,
with handsome button trim
mings, new collars, straight
lines, belted models, etc.
Second Floor.
Evening journal., 1920-10-22
Wonderful Suits

All Wool Velours, Velour de
Lame, Rich Silvrtones, Yalama
Cloth, French Serge Broad
cloth, Wool Tricotine.
For tomorrow are featured
the finest fabrics that head the
Popularity List" this fall,
fashioned into the smartest Of
tailleur and novelty suits Of
better class. Elaborate en-
broidery, silk braiding, tucks,
cord edging and novelty stitch
ing. These values are unparal-
leledl Come one and all -
enjoy these phenomenal saw
ings. Second Floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-21
u. S. Govt. Acts to
Release Americans
Held i'm Soviet Russia

Washington, May '20-Aroused by
reports of the Imprisonment and de-
tention in Soviet Russia of various
American citizens, the State depart
ment today took steps to bring to
bear indirect pressure on the Boil
shevik authorities to obtain their re-
lease.
A request has been addressed to
the Austrian government through
the American commissioner in Wen
ma asking that Hungarian commun-
lists, detained since their escape to
Vienna from Budapest last year and
whose release has been made the
subject Of overtures by the Bolshev-
Xxi, shall be refused release pending
the freeing of American citizens de-
tanned in Russia.
No complete list of Americans held
by the Bolsheviki is available. but
enough Is known of conditions in
Russia to make the State Depart
ment cognizant of a system Of sur
vigilance on the part of the Soviet
authorities toward Americans. Pre-
sumably, it is said. this policy is
based on a fear that individuals who
have observed the Soviet regime at
close range may return to report &C
tual conditions prevailing in Russia.
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Another Killing
in Miner.Detechve
Feud i'm w. Virginia

Matewan, w. Va. May 20-The
shooting from ambush of one man
by unidentified persons. and two ar
rests were the chief developments in
this region today following the bat
tie here yesterday when ten or more
persons were killed and a number
of others wounded In a fight between
Baldwin Felts detectives and citi-
gems -
Todays shooting occurred at
Lynn. small mining village three
miles from Matewan. According to
reports received from Lynn, two
men, said to be Baldwin-Felts de-
tectiyes, were walking along road
near a dense wood when a volley Of
shots was fired from the forest. One
of the men 'fBud'| Mccoy, was shot
in the thigh, but he escaped from
the village and went to hospital at
WEIGH. where his wound is being
treated. The man who accompanied
Mccoy was not injured.
First reports of the trouble at
Lynn were to the effect that three
men had been killed. State troopers
were then sent to the village. On a
road not far from the village. the
troopers came upon two men, one Of
them wounded. They were arrested,
one being brought to Jail here and
the other placed under guard and
sent to a hospital at WEIGH.
The situation In Matewan tonight
was quiet, with troopers and deputy
sheriffs patrolling the streets. No
further trouble is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-21
Chicago Nationals Seek
Dismissal Magee Suit

Cincinnati. May 20-The Chicago
National League BasebalLsclub today
asked the federal court to dismiss
the damage suit against the club
brought by Lee Magee, former mem
Der Of the team.
The petition of the club states
that On February 20 of this year it
was learned from Magee that he
had been guilty of dishonest ball
playing and that hts ability as a
ball player having been impaired
and destroyed" the club gave Magee
written notice Of his unconditional
release.
The petition further recites pre-
vious to making the contract the
plaintiff was guilty of betting
against the team OF which he was a
member and sought to win bets by
intentional bad playing to defeat the
side. team" The club also alleges
that "as a result Magee was an unit
person to play baseball when he
entered into the employ of the
Chicago club"
Magee in his suit asked for the
amount of his salary. $4,000, and a
possible share in world series re-
ceipts He charged that his Iiveli-
hood as a ball player was destroyed
through the sudden abrogation of
his contract
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WHITEFIELD

The people of Pittsfield are expect
ing an interesting lecture by Donald
Macmillan, Jan. 8. Mr.. Macmillan
is a graduate from Gorham: degree
Of A. B. from Bowdoin college, and
has been instructor in several pre-
paratory schools. He has been in the
Arctic regions many times. making
special study of the Smith Sound
Eskimo tribe. also bird and animal
life of the north. The Seniors sof NJ.
c. l. have engaged Mr.. Macmillan to
speak. knowing that he will give his
audience an evening of entertainment
as well as much knowledge about the
north The lecture is stereoptican.
Illustrated by many interesting slides.
Bethlehem Chapter held a regular
meeting Thursday evening. May 20.
The degrees were conferred on can
didates Refreshments were served
under the direction of Mrs. Sadie
McCausland and aides.
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C0ny Tennis Team
In BOwdOin InterschOlaStic

The members Of the Cony High
school tennis team went Thursday
to Brunswick to participate in the
annual interscholastic tennis tourna =
ment at Bowdoin College to be held
today and Saturday. Arthur Par
rott, Jr., is captain of the team and
he and Harry Pierce. Jr., will play
in both single and double matches.
The other members of the Cony team
are John Nelson, Jr., and Hubert
Cross.
The team members will take part
in the Bates interscholastic tourna-
ment to be held in Lewiston on Fri
day and Saturday, May 20 and 20,
and may possibly compete with the
Gardiner High team in a dual match
to be held in about two weeks.
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MERCER

Mrs. Belle Works and Mrs. Edith
Williamson was in Skowhegan Tues
day
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Works and
children BeIva and Everette and Mrs.
Lizzie Purcell motored to Fairbanks
Mills Sunday.
Watson Nye has returned home
after fishing trip to Wilton.
Mrs. Leon Webster and Mrs. Maude
Carr of Norridgewock were callers on
Mrs. True Denton, Tuesday.
Perley Thompson and friend of An
son were calling on friends in town
Sunday.
Mrs. Florence Snow and Jennie
Leeman were in Norridgewock Sat-
urday to visit Mrs. Leeman's moth
er, Nellie Palmer. who has just re-
turned from the hospital.
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FIRE DAMAGES BOYS
DORMITORY AT M. C. /.

A fire which broke out in the two-story
addition TO the boys dormitory at about
o'clock Thursda.. afternoon practically
Quilted that portion Of the building but
the main three-story part of the dormi-
tory was saved nearly unframed. The
alarm from box IS. corner Pleasant and
Libby streets. called the department,
which waged an effective fight on the
fire which at one time seemed liable to
assume threatening proportions.
Practically all furniture was removed
from the main building and it seemed
probable the boys would have a. long
job sorting out their belongings, which
were badly mixed up on the campus
in the confusion and hustle Of removing
them.
II was not learned how the fire start
ed. The building was insured. The boys
were able to occupy their rooms in the
building last night with the exception
of one room in the burned part.
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sOMERvILLE

SOUTH-A very interesting serv-
ice was held at 1.-The chapel Sunday,
May 16 by Missionary w. E Over
lock Of Razorville. A Sunday school
has been organized with the follow
ing officers: Superintendent. S. L.
Bartlett; assistant superintendent
and treasurer, Lloyd F. Hewett; Sec
rotary, Mrs. Ella NJ. Brann; Bible
class leader and organist, Mrs. Sadie
Clifford.
The next session Of C. z. Trinity
Union will be held in this place June
and s beginning Saturday evening,
and continuing over Sunday. A pic
nic dinner will be served at the
church Sunday noon. Hot coffee for
all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Hewett and
sons and Miss Margaret Bartlett of
Augusta were callers at S. l.. Bart
lett's Monday afternoon.
w. H. Jones of Weeks Mills was a
business visitor in town Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-05-21
PITTSF|ELD

Mrs. Edna Cortrell left Wednesday
for Portland for a visit with friends.
Mrs. Susan Seward and daughter.
Miss Seward, who have been visiting
in Belfast at the home Of Mrs. Stewards
son, returned home Tuesday and left
Wednesday for Watervilie.
Frank Dyer. Virgil and Lester Cool
rich of Palmyra were business callers
in Bangor Wednesday.
George kimball went to Portland
Wednesday on a brief business trip.
The members of the G. A r. have
secured Hon. J. w. Bracket Of Port
land to deliver the Memorial address on
Monday afternoon, May 81. They lave
organizations to join them in their
march to the cemetery where the usual
exercises will be held.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Chalmers were ia
Waterville Wednesday for the day.
Mrs Willis weIch and Mrs. Irwin
Piper Of ST. Adams were in town
Wednesday on business.
Wade Priest of Springfield, Mass, who
has been visiting in the home of his
IdlucI, w. T.. IfieSt, Oii Aiuoic StiSCI'
has returned to his home.
The Gospel Mission will conduct serv-
ices at G. A. r. hall Sunday. May q, at
and 80 o'clock P. N. The speaker
will be Evangelist o. NJ. Chase.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blake and FAM
lily Of Wisconsin have been visiting
in this section for two weeks. Mrs.
Blake is a niece of Henry Warren on
Main street Mr.. Blake is a railroad
machinist. They returned to their home
Thursday.
Ben Iisiey of Portland was IN town
Thursday on business.
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Reuther Blanks
Robins, Reds Win, 10

Cincinnati. May O.-Reuther held the
Brooklyn batters safe at all times to-
day and with perfect support shut off
Brooklyn Z 10 Q. Smith was hit freely
in the first six innings and in the sew
enth gave way to Marquard, who was
wild and ineffective. The Reds hit
safely in every inning and every man
on the team got at least one hit. Score:
Brooklyn 80 O 0 0 0 0 90 6-5
Cincinnati 20 0 % 3 x-7-15-O
Smith, Marquard and Kruger; Rue
ther and Rariden.
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CONY AND HALLOWELL
MAY PLAY THIRD GAME

There is possibility that the Cony
and Hallowell baseball teams will
meet in a third and deciding game.
Principal Carver Of the down-rivcr
school was in the city Thursday aft
ernoon, calling on Coach Thompson
and the matter was talked over and
while no definite decision regarding
the matter was reached, it appears
probable that the two teams. may
meet again this season to decide the
supremacy.
A week ago Cony met Haliowell in
this city. trimming them by a score
Of to 5, while last Wednesday aft
ernoon Cony went down to the
Granite City and was defeated to
the tune of to 1. HallowelI lost
her only game thus far this season
to the boys in red and white.
The supporters Of both teams are
anxious to see them come together
again and 1t appears favorable il the
date and grounds can be arranged.
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Cards in Another
Win Over Pills, Ga

st. Louis, May 2o-St. Louis made
it two Straight by defeating Phila-
delphia today six to four. Gallia
made his first appearance in the Ma
tional league and was removed after
the fourth because of witness. Sher-
del. who relieved Jacobs. and Belts.
who displaced Gallia, did not allow
a runner to reach first base. Inn
ings:
-Phila. 49,. O1e 0 0 8 0 0 O-4-7-1
st. Louis .. 0 0 ) Q 0 Q 0 x-6-6-f
Gallia, Belts, Wheat, and TRACES
sor; Jacobs. Sherdel and Dilhoefer.
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FAIRFIELD

Mrs.. D. Lincoln Reed will 20 to
Bangor today, where she will attend
a meeting Of the Maine Library AS
ISOLATION.
The Lawrence library is running
on the daylight saving plan.
The Ladies' Guild of the Methodist
church will hold an apron and food
sale at the r. o. Files Dry Goods
store at 2 o'clock. daylight saving
time).
William Burgess has returned
from New York where lie has been
passing few days.
Charles Pray Of Calais is a guest at
the home of Mrs. Vesta Pray, West
ern avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. 0. Files have re-
turned from Portland, where they
have been passing a few days.
S. G. Merrill of Newpor, was call
ing on friends in town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Crawford have
returned from short stay in PORT
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Prince of Mad
ison were business callers in town
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Hume and sons
William and Bedford are passing a
few days in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley G. circuit and
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Circuit have re-
turned from Detroit, where they were
guests of Mrs. CIRCUITS brother, Wal
tepAndrews.
Mrs. Emily Gilmore has gone to
>Pittsfield where she will visit at the
home of her daughter.
The Social Neighbors were enter
tanned yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Frank Dexter. A
pleasant afternoon was passed and
refreshments were served.
Benz. Cole was in Albion on bus
mess yesterday.
Amos Priest is quite i'll at his home
in Shawmut.
NORTH-George Paddock of
Skowhegan was in this place Sun
day.
Mrs. Helen Knox is with her
daughter. Mrs. Florence Strickland.
Miss Mira Taylor Of waterville
has been a recent visitor in this
place.
Mr.. Corey has gone to Aroostook
on a business trip.
Mrs. Carl Strickland and two chill
dren are visiting relatives in this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Booker and
baby of Waterville have been visit
ing relatives in this vicinity.
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About 9.15 Wednesday evening
Mrs. Alice e. Waite of IL Hamp-
shire street, Lawrence. Mass, heard
the sound of children's voices out
side the door, heard the children
come up the stairs and go. down
again. Soon she heard the .syoices
again and recognized. the, voice OF
her granddaughter. Evelyn. She
called out and opening the door. saw
her granddaughter. eight years old,
standing on the stairs with, two 9th.
er little girls eight years and 1--WE
years. old. Little Evelyn Hudson
had conceived the idea, Of coming
from her home in Lowell ito see
grandma" and had persuaded
Mariel and Dolly Ward to accom-.
pany her. and they had walked
every step Of tie way. leaving home
at about 8 in the afternoon. Mean.
while. the Lowell police had = been
hunting high and low for them.
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WILSON-JELLISE GO
IN CITY HALL MAY %
WILL BE A HUMMER

Action and science will be the
watchword Of the fighters who coihde
1t the big boxing show ia City hall FRI
day evening, May Is. under the direction
of Tex Hopkins Sporting Club. and from
the appearance Of the fstic menu pre-
pared by Manager Hopkins the fans
will have an evening of good, clean
scfapping they will long remember.
Red Cap Wilson OF New York will
mix with Jack Jellise Of Milwaukee, the
classy little lightweight who has long
string Of victories throughout the Mid
die West and who 10 now about to in
wade eastern territory. Incidentally
this is Jellise's first trip to the Pine
Tree State and he is especially anxious
10 please the fans in this section, SO
they may expect rafting good go. A
member of the same stable as K. Q.
krouse, who fought Harry Mitchell in
City hall few weeks ago in whirl-
wind bout that made the audience go
wild with enthusiasm. and piloted by
Ike Wood. who is also looking after
krouse, the local people may well feel
assured that they will see hummer of
q mill. There will not be a dull mo
ment after they hop into the ring for
both are known as men who fight every
minute.
wilson has APPEARED before Augusta
audiences twice and scored hit both
trips on account of his gameness. speed
and Willingness. The tough little New
Yorker believes in giving the sport fans
action all the time.
iizin he IL
Der of these lads, had been in touch with
them for some time arranging for them
TO meet, but both. realizing the ability
Of his antagonist, have insisted that
weights be made 80 that on the evening
of the show both men must weight in
at 128 pounds. This is a novel feature,
as men who have appeared before in
ring have gone in at catch weights, but
it only goes TO show that each man
realizes that he is up against a tough
proposition and they will mix with the
firm determination TO make the fight
the liveliest that has ever been staged
in the Capital City.
The seni-fnal of two six-round clash
es between Young Cote and Terry Vance
viii be bout which alone Is well worth
youngsters have met once before and
their mixup was one of the fashiest the
local sports have seen for a long, long
time. Both are the crashing type of
fighter who starts work the moment
The gong sounds and who keep in the
fray every second.
Cote has been going good, trimming
Young Pinard of Lewiston a few weeks
ago, laying him on the canvass in the
fourth for the count. To date he has
not lost scrimmage. but in Vance, who
gave him a whale of a battle last trip,
he meets a fast little boy. Both Of
these lads have a large following who
will be at City hall the night of the
show to cheer their favorites on to vic
tory.
The management is also making ar
rangements for a snappy prelim, thug
making an evening that will be de-
light TO the followers of the fighting
game.
Matt Quinn Of Portland will be the
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Alex Registers
His 9Th at Cubs Cost

Chicago. May 20.-Alexander won his
eighth consecutive game today when
Chicago defeated New York 4 TO q The
visitors out-hit the locals, but Chicago s
hits were more timely. Four doubles
were made in the game, making a total
of 20 for the three days.
Fletcher. the Giants shortstop. was
ordered out of the game by Umpire Rig
Ter for discoloring, the ball after he had
argued with the arbiter when called out
on strikes The score:
New York Il 0 0 0 0-2-10-1
Chicago 30 0 2 0 0 Q x-4- 60
Nehf and Smith; Alexander and Kill
lifer
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Carranza Headed
for Stronghold
of Rebel Chieftain

Mexico City. May 20-fBv -
ISOLATED Press - Colonsi tas
Barros. an Indian cbjsf,.,1 sSas
is in control Of the
mountain state of Pueblo =, unss|
President Carranza and ~. ~ Will
panions are reported TO h. coz
for refuge. has offered adb., asa|
the revolutionary plan =,
Prieta, according to informant. As|
an unofficial but reliable son. m \
Barrios, it is said, has b.sn zee
ed to capture Carranza b,,. 0'cs']
him full personal guars,tsa, On
Dispatches from Tanpico
General Manuel Pelaez ~ "
governor Of Tamaulipas :. 'a7
ing column for the pursuit y sa !
rama. " "a,
General obregon returned >, :,
leo City today after a b-is, " ~, Asi'
San Luis Potosi. ''N
A parade in which 81 am ,,
will take part is being rI.,sae r
May "a when the extrao>aina- ea %
sion Of congress will be nnaa s's
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ENGLAND OUT OF INT.
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

ST. Louis, May "a cablegram from
Amsterdam announcing that England
had withdrawn from the international
football association. was made public to-
day by Thomas Cahil, of New York,
secretary Of the United States Football
Association. which opened it's annual
convention here this morning
Mr.. Cahill expressed the belief that
the withdrawal of England would cause
Ireland, Scotland and Wales, three other
leading opponents of the game, TO leave
the governing body.
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1919 Rule to Hold
on the Dead Ball

New York, May 0.-President Heydley
Of the National League announced here
today that, by agreement with Presi-
dent Johnson of the American League.
paragraph of rule IS, the dead ball
rule. will be suspended and imperative
beginning next Monday. The umpires
in both leagues have been instructed to
construe the dead ball" rule the same
as in 1919.
At the meeting of the joint rules COM
mittee a few months ago a dead ball
was defined as:
"A wildly pitched ball which the bats
man plainly makes an attempt to dodgs
to avoid being hit, but which ball acct
dentally hits his bat