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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
More Showing Up
Build. Trust Methods
at New York Inquiry

New York, Dec. 8-OfhcialS OF two
construction companies with COM
bined business approximating $780,
900, 900 year, testified in the
building trust" investigation today
that before the Lockwood legislative
inquiry began it was impossible to
obtain competitive bids in nearly a
dozen lines Of materials.
Contractors for sand, gravel, mar
BILE, plumbing, limestone, brick. ce-
ment, crushed stone and fireproofing
work invariably turned in identical
estimates while the" lumber trade
was pretty well lined up. with prices
uniform" they said.
Only an insignificant part of the
sand business Of New York-2000
cubic yards out of 100000 cubic
yards brought monthly to the metro
polis-is handled by a concern out
side the board of trade" which it
was testified had fixed and boosted
prices. And one company. a witness
said. dredges virtually all Of the sand
used by the dealers of the city, hav-
ing absorbed several former COMPETE
tors.
Builders and construction directors
testified that they were forced to get
bricks, sand and gravel. from the
same contractor or go without, SO
all-embracing was the alleged collu-
sion among dealers.
Prices of brick have toppled. the
testimony showed. from the ficti-
tious level of $3.50" down to SIS
since the investigation began bonn
harding combines.
The Thompson-Starret Company
which built the Woolworth and the
Equitable Life skyscrapers, found il
futile to seek competitive bids in
New York. Louis Horowitz, its presi-
dent testified.
His revelations of identical esti-
i mates were supported by James A
Mears, vice president of the Fred T.
Ley Company which has Offices in
Springfield and Boston, as well as in
New York.
Structural steel which they did not
mention as controlled locally, cannot
be had by the Thompson tarret,
Company because it does not operate
under an "open shop" Horowitz said
The manufacturers of structural
| steel forbid it to be sold to construc.
ton companies handling their labor
on a closed shop basis, he said
The legislative committee seized
the minute books and general cor
| respondence of the sand and gravel
dealers board of trade when they
were produced by an employee of the
board, Mrs Helen Mcdonald. She
promised to bring the several draw
ers full of contracts cards" to the
committees Office tomorrow. These
it was alleged contain the evidence OF
how the board fixed prices, regulated
competition and taxed it's members
according to the amount of business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
George e. Roberts

George E. Roberts of China died
very suddenly at his home Tuesday
afternoon, at the age of Is years.
Mr.. Roberts was born in China and
has lived there all his life. He was
one of the best known and most sue
cessful farmers in the town, his farm
being situated in q delightful spot
on the border of the lake. Mr..
Roberts was a man of most genial
disposition, always looking on the
bright side of things and he will be
sadly missed in his family and among
his associates. He was a member of
the Friends church and of Central
lodge. f. and A. NJ. of China.
Mr.. Roberts is survived by a widow,
Mrs. Flavilla Roberts; son, Fred.
who, with his family, lived on the
home farm. and a daughter, Mrs.
Carrie Davis of Albion. besides sew
oral grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held FRI
day afternoon at > o'clock at the
home and burial will take place at
Lakeview cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
Diplomatic Calm
League Stirred
Eby Canadians Talk

Geneva, Dec. 5. (By The Associated
Press.)-The liveliest emotion this
assembly has experienced was pro-
voked today by n. w. Rowell of Can
ada, who expressed his views regards
ing European craftsmanship in q way
that startled diplomatists of the Old
| World.
| A sharp debate arose over the
recommendation of the Committee on
Technical Organization that the as
sembly propose to the governments to
set up under the auspices of the
League three new organizations, d
nances, transit and health, with an
nual conferences on these subjects.
| Mr.. Rowell objected OH the ground
that it was impossible for distant
countries to send their best men
abroad four times a year to attend the
assembly and the conferences and de-
clared that the result would be Ia
throw these organizations under Eu-
ropean influence. The assembly, he
held, should occupy itself with these
questions.
Canada at any rate. he said, felt
that they were questions that should
not be allowed to fall into European
control.
Fifty thousand Canadian soldiers
under the sod in France and Flanders
is the price Canada has paid for Eu-
ropean craftsmanship" he cried, to the
establishment of the entire assembly
and the dismay of some of the dele
gates.
Arthur Balfour and Mr.. Fisher were
| pIc ir,1x hi
O. British dominion, they remained
motionless in their seats through the
balance of the debate, with grave
faces.
Lbrd Robert Cecil, representing
South Africa in the assembly, in g
4 gentle way softened the blow by say
ing that he agreed with much thai
Mr.. Rowell had said. but thought Mr.
Rowell was mistaken in supposins
that the organizations would fall un.
der the control of Europe. He coulC
not go into a debate as to whether
Europe had made it's way in the
world"
Several of the delegates suggested
to Mr.. Rowell that his words haG
created a different impression from
! what he intended. The Canadian del
egate took the floor again and said hi
did not mean to attack European
statesmen and rather than give of.
Tense. preferred to withdraw his
words.
Mr.. Rowell was supported by, Mr.
Miller of Australia and was taken tt
task by Gabrielle Hanotaux of France
DIR. Gastoa de Cunha of Brazil who
had offered an amendment, united
with the others, however, in agreeing
to let the question go over until to-
morrow. In the meantime endeavors
will be made to arrive at a compro.
mise.
Some of the principal delegates
wearying of the protracted discussion
and somewhat discouraged in theil
efforts to hasten the work of the as
sembly. are talking of going home
M. Viviani. who has been away from
his law practice nearly a month, sait
he would not stay longer than the enc
of this week. The general opinion
however. is that it will be impossible
to finish before the end of next weel
unless the debates are summarily
shortened
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
Hard Coal Operators
Against General Increase
In Wage Scale Miners

Philadelphia, Dec. S.-While willing
to adjust any individual cases of in
justice or Inequality with in the pres
ent agreement. representatives OF the
anthracite mine operators today noti-
fed the mine workers that they were
against granting any general add
tional wage increase or taking any ac-
ton that would tend to reopen the
award of the commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
Cut-Price Tailor
Shops in st. Louis

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. S-Two CO.
operative tailor shops in addition to
the two already established will be
opened here. the master tailors' or
ganization announced today. Price
reductions Of from $40 to $25 a suit
are expected to result from the enter
prise it was added. Under the CO.
operative plan the contract tailors
and their profits are eliminated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
Kicks at Proposed
Additional Auto Tax

New York. Dec. SIN an address 10
members OF the New York Automobie
Dealers Association today Alfred
Reeves. general manager of the Ma
tional Automobile Chamber Of Com
merce. used strong protest against IN
creased taxes on passenger auton''
biles. motorcycles and accessories a.
recommended by Secretary Houston III
his annual report to Congress.
He characterized as an injustice an,
additional taxes on owners. dealers anu
manufacturers of motor cars. Farmers
own one-third of the 100000 pssse"-
ger machines in the country, he dec1ai
ed. AMI more than 100000 doctors us'
the motor cars as means OF "''
veyauce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
Cotton Men Want
War Finance CORPORATION

New Orleans. Dec S.-Denying any
desire on the part Of the southern cot
ton interests ito hold the staple for
speculative purposes or to force higher
prices" the New Orleans Cotton Ex-
change directors today appealed to
the Louisiana delegation in Congress
to seek revival Of the War Finance
Corporation only to clear the obstruc-
tions clogging our trade avenues
Cooperation of all southern cotton
exchanges in the movement to revive
the War Finance Corporation was
urged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
United Fruit Co.
Doubles It's Capital

Trenton, N. j.. Dec. S-h! "
amended certificate of Incorporate
filed here today. the capital of tn" | ms,
ed Fruit Co. has been increased from
$75. 200. 900 to $50. 900. 600. The cap ',
tai stock is divided into' l.'o"'V'
shares of q par value of 500 each'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
CORK PEOPLE IN
TERROR OF POLICE

London. Dec. S-A brief despatch
received from Cork late tonight says
there was a general hold-up of the
public in the streets of Cork by the
auxiliary police this evening. Firing
was heard in various parts of the
city.
A man leaving a church was shot
dead. There was much alarm in the
streets. which were quickly deserted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
George M. Within Dies

Whitinsville. Mass, Dec S.---''eV'7
M. Within, for 81 years director a..
treasurer OF the Whiting Mae"
Works, died today after a long ii'ness
He was director in many cotton "
ufacturing firms and member Oh "a.
eral Boston clubs. His great hts
father, Gel Paul Within, founded '"'-
village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
u. S. to Relax
Naval Regime
in GantO Domingo

Washington, Dec. $.-Relaxation of
the naval administration in Santo
Domingo has been decided upon by
the American government. A decree
providing for an extension of local
government control Is in preparation
at the State Department it was an
npunced today and will be promul-
gated soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
SUPERIOR COURT
LIT Of Divorces 0ecreed at the No.
vember Term at Watervilie

List Of Divorces 0ecreed at The No.
vember Term at WaterviIie
The following list of divorces was
decreed at the November term of the
superior court for Kennebec county
by Judge Beane:
Ethel M. Wyer Of Augusta from
William w. Wyer of parts unknown
at present, cause, cruel and abusive
treatment. Frank G. harrington, at
tofney for libelant.
Phillip Crepault Of Augusta from
Josephine Crepault Of East Taunton.
Mass, cause, utter desertion. Frank
a. Harrington, attorney for libelant.
Maria Provenchia of Vassalboro
from Uric Provenchia Of Winslow.
causefrc ruel and abusive treatment.
Frank q. Harrington, attorney for
libelant.
Mabel c. Taylor from Owen H.
Taylor. both of Augusta, cause, adul-
terry. Frank G. Harrington, attorney
for libelant.
Helen G. Glidden from william H.
Glidden. both Of Gardiner, cause, ex-
treme cruelty. Will c. Atkins, attor-
ney for libelant
Belle L. Thompson from Frank C.
Thompson. cause, desertion. Gus
tody Of minor children given to the
mother. Will c. Atkins. attorney for
1ibelant.
Flossie NJ. Chadwick Of Waterville
from Ray o. Chadwick OF Palermo,
cause. extreme cruelty and gross and
confirmed habits of intoxication. A.
II. Letourneau. attorney for libelant.
Ellen B. Johnson Of vassalboro
from John johnson of parts un-
konwn. cause, extreme cruelty and
intoxication. A. H. Bridges. attor-
ney for libeiantr
Mary e. Lancto Of Waterviile from
Leon j. Lancto of Skowhegan, cause,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
Chocolate PLANT Shut. Down

Whitinsville. Mass. Dec. 8-George
M. Within. for "a years director and
treasurer Of the Within Machine
Works died today after a long ILL.,
ness. He was director in many
cotton manufacturing firms and a
member Of several Boston clubs. His
great grandfather. Col Paul Within.
founded this village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
Yale and West Point
Resume Football Relations

New York, Dec. S-The Yale and
West Point football teams have been
scheduled for a game on the Army's
gridiron October %. 1921, military
academy athletic officials announced
here tonight. In their last meeting
in 1912 Yale defeated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
Former German
Empress Recovering

Doom, Holland. Dec. S-The dan
ger of the death of the former ue'
man empress is considered tempo
arily averted, according to informa-
ton given out at Doom house tou'S
Prince Adalbert and his whe ''
turned to Germany tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
No Sunday Movies
or Baseball in Texas

Austin, Tex, Dec. Sunday mo-
ton picture shows and Sunday base
ball where admission fees are
charged are illegal in Texas. the
state court of criminal appeals held
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09

London. Dec. St was announced
in the House Of Commons today that
supplementary estimates for the
navy would be more than six million
pounds sterling and for the air force
nearly two million sterling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
WATERvILLE

Arthur A. Head left Wednesday
afternoon for Cumberland county to
attend a county convention of Y. NJ.
C. A. officials.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
BOLSHEVISM RAMPANT
THROUGHOUT ARMENIA

Constantinople, Dec. S-Unconfirm-
ed reports received here say that the
whole of Armenia has gone Bolshe-
vik. The reports add that Soviet Az
erbaijan has been ceded to Soviet
Armenia, and that it is expected
Georgia will follow Armenia's lead
and adopt Bolshevism.
a despatch from Constantinople
last Sunday said the Allied commits
sioners there were showing no sur
prise at an announcement that q So
Wet government had been set I'D in
Armenia, after the capture of Erivan.
the capital Of Armenia, by Russian
Bolshevik forces the previous Thurs
day. 1t was reported that a soviet
cabinet had been formed at Erivan.
The revolution troops were said to
have met with no resistance, but on
the contrary to have been welcomed
throughout the republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
Annulment

Maude E. Dodge from Frank E.
Dodge. cause. previous marriage of
defendant. Benedict F. Maher, at
torney for Mrs. Dodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09
PLUNKETT PESSIMISTIC
OF PEACE IN IRELAND

Liverpool, Dec. S-Prior to sailing
today for New York on board the
steamship Baltic. Sir Horace Punk
EFT, chairman of the Dublin Conyen-
ton, said:
Il see no hope. of a truce in Ire
land, nor any hope in the overtures
reported in the press. There can not
be peace while there is frightfulness
IN both sides. 1t is my judgment
that the British government is blam-
able.
IF the people knew how many per-
sons had been killed in Ireland. we
would soon have peace"
Sir Horace recently was iny;tal e.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-09

Sir Horace recently was invited to
visit the United States and testify
before the committee of One Hum
dred.
The Washington times., 1920-02-19
Tru Making Your OiUsa
Cough Remedy
Ton can ssve sbost ~, and have
het ter r,medy than the ready
made kind. Eas1y done.
7s2s2S1SS2S2s2S2S2S2S1

II Won combined the curative proper
ties of every known, ,Ieady-maoe
cough remedy, you probably couiu not
get as much real curative power rs
there is. in this SIMPLE nome maaS
cough syrup, which IS easily Prop~'eu
in few minutes.
Get from any druggist ga ounces OF
Pinex. pour it into pint bottle ana
FIJI the bottle with syrup. asing elthe,
plain granulated sugar syrup, ciarined
molasses, honey, or corn eyrup, as ue,
sired. The result is fun pint OIL
really better cough syrup than you
could buy ready.made for three times
the money. Tastes pleasant and never
spoils.
This PineI and Syrup preparation
gets right at the cause OF cough ana
gives almost immediate relief. 1t ZOOS.
en-. the phlegm, stops the nasty throat
tickle and heals the sore, irrltated
membranes 80 gently and easily that
il is really astonishing.
A days use will usually overcome
the ordinary cough and for bronchitis,
Group, hosrsenees and bronchial asthma,
there is nothing better.
pinex is most valuable concen-
trated compound OF genuine Norway
pine extract, and has been used for
generations TO break up severe coughs.
TO avoid disappointment, ask your
druggist for ~2h ounces Of Pinex"
with full directions, and don't accept
anything else. Guaranteed to give ABB
solutl satisfaction or money promptly
refunded. The Pinex Co., FL. Wayne.
Ind
The Washington times., 1920-02-19
% WEAK FROM KIDNEY
TROUBLE had TO QUIT WORK
Nu-Vim Iron Tonic Restored
Him to Normal Health.

Mr.. A. p. Strong, residing at Kings
Palace Hotel, Dallas. Texas, SAID oI
all kidney sufferers l am the one.
had TO give up the plumbing business
on account of kidney trouble. MY
back was weak and my whole BODY
ached from the poison in my system.
! was weak and dizzy and could not
stand to lift anything. a SUDDEN jar
would set me going and l became
very nervous. / did an awful lot OF
doctoring and have taken special KID
ney treatment and my. beneht was
little. When | noticed in the papers
where man had my trouble and USED
Nu-Vim Iron Tonic with great benent
That encouraged me to take II.
have used three bottles of Nu-yim and
was surprised at my improvement: IL
has proven the best medicine i ever
used. My system is being renovated;
The uric acid Is being, driven out OF
my system that / feel that Nu-N I'M
will eventually restore my kidneys 70
pa-Iral health and gia lady, re 1,In cn
Columbus. o.. will send anywhere Nu-
Vim prepaid on receipt of $500.
The Washington times., 1920-02-19
Adler-i-ka
Again!

after using Adleri-ka l am entire
ly cureo Of chronic bowel trouble.
can eat good and work every day. My
neighbor is also using it with wonder
fu, results" (Signed) Mrs. T. II. Smith.
hdler-i-ka flushes BOTH upper and
lower novel so completely it relieves
ANY CASE gas on the stomach or
sour stomach. Removes a surprising
amount OF foul, ,decaying matter from
the almentary canal (Which poisoned
stomach for months). OFTEN CURES
constipation. Prevents appendicitis.
The INSTANT pleasant action OF
Adleri-ka astonishes both doctors and
patients. 1t is mixture Of buckthorn.
cascara, glycerine and nine other
simple ingredients. Peoples Drug
StnrpS
The Washington times., 1920-02-19
'ENOCH ARDEN" GIVES
WIFE TO OTHER man

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-John G.
Ries-Enoch Arden in real life-was
granted a decree of absolute divorce
in a Brooklyn court so his wife could
marry Harry Holmquist.
Ries was a machine gunner with
the a. Il. F. and was reported off,
clally killed in action. His wife, who
was with her parents in Easton, Pa,
came to New York after she received
word of her husbands supposed
death and soon after married Holm
quist
Recently Ries returned. He had
been b. dly wounded and In French
hospital. His wife told him she had
married Holmquist. and Ries, after
talking the matter over with Holm
auist and his wife, asked for the
divorce.
The Washington times., 1920-02-19
BAD BREATH
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Remove 1t

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. the
substitute for calomel, act gently on the
bowels and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through taking them.
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil They act gently but firmly on the
bowels and liver, stimulating them to
natural action, clearing the blood. and
l-niiying the entire system. They 90
that which calomel does, without any OF
the bad after effects. Take one or two
every night for week and note the
pleasine effect. 1Oc and 25c box.
The Washington times., 1920-02-19
KALLPOLIS GROTTO TO
REVEL AT THE GAYETY

'Kallipolis Grotto night" will be
observed at the Gayety Theator to-
morrow night. Members of the band
and ochestra will he the guests of
Charles T.. Stevens, who was recently
elected monarch. In addition to the
musicians several hundred other mem
bers will attend.
Harry o. Jarboe. manager OF the
Gayety Theater, who Is member OF
the grotto, has promised a number of
distinctly cnterprising stunts" not
ordinarily on tho program of the Ben
welch Company.
The Washington times., 1920-02-19
BLISS $ $ $S:'s:

A clean healthy skin is desired by every
woman. BLISS NATIVE HERB will
quickly produce Il. Sallow complexion is
caused by DISORDERED STOMACH,
BII,IOUSNESS, CONSTIPATION, I'M
PURE BLOOD. RHEUMATISM. These
can be corrected by taking the vegetable
remedy, BLISS NATIVE HERB TAB
LET'S. Each box contain, a GUARAN-
TEE coupon. and is sealed with blue
seal bearing signature Of ALONZO o.
BLISS For sale by all leading druggists
in boxes containing zoo doses for S1.0o
and a smaller size for $50 Made by A.
O. BLISS CO, WASHINGTON. u. G. 6
The Washington times., 1920-02-19
ApvERlisEMENT
just Try This When
Hairy Crowths Appear
,Modes OF Today

A smooth. hairless skin always fol
lows the use OF a paste made by mix
ing some water with plain powdered
delatone. This paste is applied to the
hairy surface or 3 minutes. then
rubbed off and the skin washed. when
every trace OF hair viii have vanished.
No pain or discomfort attends the use
OF the delatone paste, but caution
should be exercised 10 be sure that
YOU get real delatone
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-20
BLAME MAJOR FOR
IGNORING OF GREY
Wilson's Failure to See British
Ambassador Laid to Slur
by Attache
WSC0UNT UPHELD OFFICER

Washington. Feb. 20.--Behind tho
unexplained failure of Viscount Grey
OF Falloden, to present his credentials
as British ambassador to President viii
son lies u story that reads like a chap
ter of diplomatic novel, full of an
attaches indiscretion, the intervention
OF women high in official and social
circles, the ignoring of a chief magis
trate's request and thousand elements
of political drama.
1t is almost movie production, with
Major Charles Kennedy Craufurt
Stuart. d. s. o.. of Queen Mary's
Own Baluch Light Infantry. in the un
grateful star part.
The Indian major. gallant figure
with his decorations, accompanied the
Earl of Reading when that statesman
arrived in his twofold capacity as am :
bassador and head of the British high
1918.
The first trouble is said to have oc-
CURED at diplomatic dinner party,
where the major extended his observa
tions not only of American life and
politics, but voiced his opinion of Pres
ident Wilson. His hostess happened,
according to the repor< of the incident.
TO be q close friend of the White House
family and felt called upon TO see that
an account of the incident reached the
State Department. This account is said
to have contained a startling summary
of unflattering comment on the Presi-
dent.
Lord Reading was summoned to the
State Department and the charges
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-20
KILLED DEFAMER: IS rors.
Aeqult lndIanan Who Shot ~.
CondemnIpa !, . wan n

n Hammond, =. Ind, Feb. 2o.--,p. I.
z 1T took Hammond ,n,s' 4
minutes Yesterday to acquit Tr"s y "
Petrich. "o Killed Franl
During an argument po,.,A
40, no hell ell with the United States !, sag
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-20
Liberty's Revival Wanted

"There is a double immediate pur-
pose to be served One. to restore the
habit of freedom. 1t is dangerous for
people to acquire the habit Of bowing
to power without limits. They soon
become subservient, and then character
essential to freedom degenpratcS The
other is to stop a multitude of inter
ferences. i'll judged although well
meant. with the natural course of bust