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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Coal Industry Now
Back to Normal, Word
of Cleveland Dealer

Washington, Jan. 2G-"Coal is SELL
ing cheaper than sand" c. e. Maurer
Cleveland coal operator argued to-
day before a Senate committee in OPP
posing the Calder coal regulation bill.
1.-The coal industry is now back to
normaI-norrnal business in coal min
ing being that of selling your pro-
duct below COST" he said.
More railroad cars and not legisla-
ton 'is needed to avert possible flu
ture shortage, he declared, and add
ed high prices last year were due to
panic, fright of people who read
about the railroad strike and the In
eIstate Commerce Commission prior
ity" orders on cars, and who remeni-
bered the shut downs in 1917 and the
coal strike in 1919.
Charles O'Neill, secretary of the
Central Pennsylvania Operators AS
sociation, estimated 1916 costs in that
locality at $1.14 ton. against s317 for
1920. Labor charges, he said, account
ed for most of the advance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Eagle Boats at N. Y.
After Rough Trip
from Portsmouth

New York, Jan. 26.-Three eagle
boats, Numbers 10, &c and A, arrived
here today after rough trip from
the Portsmouth, n. H, navy yard in
tow of the naval tug Bagaduce and
manned by naval militiamen.
The convoy ran into a heavy fog off
Nantucket Shoals and off Martha's
Vineyard into heavy north winds
which compelled the boats to run at
reduced speed until they reached the
shelter off the Long Island south
shore.
At the entrance to New York Har-
Dor, the convoy ran into heavy north
west gales but managed to run to
shelter and today were moored at a
naval dock in Brooklyn.
AS soon as The ice jam is cleared
away the 10 will proceed to 52nd
street, Brooklyn, and the "A to New
Rochelle The 26 will remain at it's
original moorings at the foot of 69th
street. All three will be used for
drills and cruises of the New York
naval militia.
The boats were brought here by
Commander l.. w. Hesselman and
nine officers and sixty men of the
New York Naval Militia who went to
Portsm outh on January II and put
the boats into, shape to sail January
"a. Commander Hesselman said:
'"These little boats are the result of
the cumulative experience of the
navy in combating the submarine,
and the present plan for training re-
serve will result in a well trained
force at the disposal of the country
Immediately should they be needed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Fate Of Freighter
CannOnier Unknown

New York. Jan. 26.-The fate of th'
Belgian freight steamer Cannonier
which is believed to be the vessel thai
flashed radio distress calls today from
an unknown position between Bermuda
and the Atlantic coast. remained
mystery tonight.
Unsuccessful efforts wore made by
the naval communications service late
tonight to get in touch with the steam
ship after her identity had been es'
tablished through fragments OF.
message intercepted at the naval radio
station here.
Lacking definite word from the Bel
gian freighter. naval men tonight WERE
inclined to believe that the calls sem
out today from the shipping board
steamer Polar Bear might possibly
have been confused with the SUPPOSE
call from the Cannonier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Y. NJ. C.. A. NOTES

The public speaking class got good
start at the "Y' last night with good
attendance and fine interest. a great
many men were in the class who are
in position that calls for them maxi
ing speeches in their line Of work and
will thus benefit greatly from the
course. The next meeting of the class
will be on Wednesday night February
2, with Prof. Herbert C. Libby of Col
by College in charge as usual.
The sales mansh:p class will meet
tonight at the Y. NJ. c. A. will Henry
II. Hall as instructor. There is still
opportunity for other members to join
this class. The business English class
will meet this week on Friday night
and this class is still open for new
members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
SALARIES AND FEES

The Committee on Salaries and Fees
will give a public hearing IN It's
rooms at the State House. in Augusta,
on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8. 1921. at
1.30 p. NJ. in Room 113, on the fol-
An Act to amend Section of Chap
ter III of the Revised Statutes as
amended by Chapter 10 of the Public
Laws of 1917, relating to salaries of
the justices of the supreme judicial
court.
5. An Act to amend Sections ~ and
Is of Chapter 9 of the Revised Stat
utes, and Section 80 of Chapter III of
the Revised Statutes, relating to the
Board of State Assessors.
Z. An Act to amend Chapter PAS of
the Private and Special Laws Of 1893.
Is of Chapter 154 of the Private and
Special Laws of 1911, as amended by
Chapter Al of the Private and Spe-
cial Laws of 1915, relating to an in.
crease in the salaries of the judge and
recorder of the Houlton municipal
court.
E. e. BOUNDS. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
North Enders Come Back

The North End bowlers came back
at their rivals, the Athletics, Wednes-
day evening with victory Of three
points to one. IT was nip and tuck
throughout The Athletics took the
first stringg by a single tally and
only one pin settled the third in favor
of the North Finders. Goodchild of
the North End team was high roller
with 102 single and 269 triple.
Giroux and A. Croteau. with 251 each.
were the best scorers for the Ath-
1etics. The summary:
North End lido 400 421-1239
Athletics .......410 3S6 42o--1215
Manager Joe Doyon feels that as a
result of the match his team is the
logical contender with Wateryille,
Halloweil and Gardeners best teams
and he will accept any challenge sent
to him at 50 Northern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Westbr0ek High To
Play Cony Friday

In its last game before a two weeks
schedule of out-of-town contests, the
Cony basketball five will meet West
brook High on Friday evening in as
sembly hall. Westbrook's team is said
to be of the high class which usually
represents that school. The prelim-
mary game will be between the Cony
Second five and team composed Of
Gardiner High students who are
members of the Y. NJ. c. A class. AL
most the same combination of play
ers met last year and the game was
settled. by margin Of only one point.
and consequently this game is await
ed with nearly as much interest as
the main event usually draws. The
preliminary will start at o'clock and
the Westbrook game at s o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Believe Arson Ring
Exists in Cities of
New York and Phila.

Philadelphia, Jan. 26-With the arrest
of Joseph Skullnick. who is alleged to
have confessed that he and another
man set fire to a building here last
night, the police started an investiga
ton tonight which they believe will re-
suit in uncovering an arson ring that
has eben operating in this city and New
York. GeorgesW. Elliott, fire marshal
said he was convinced the organization
in the last three months.
Skullnick, according to the police.
confessed that he and a companion,
whom he said he knew only as Zabow-
sky, had been hired in New York TO sci
the building on fire and that they were
said he did not know the name OF his
employer. but described him as a short
thin man wearing eye glasses. He said
hew as introduced to him in New York
by Zabowsky.
The burned building housed number
of small manufacturing concerns
Skullnick was found locked in room
on the third floor by firemen who re-
sponded to an alarm. He told them that
In his haste to escaep Zabowsky had
slammed the door. which locked auto
matically and trapped him inside
Candles and celluloid cones which Skull
nick said he purchased in New York
to be used in firing the place. were
found scattered about the building, the
firemen said.
Fire Marshal Elliott declared tonight
that the arson ring had worked out q
systematic plan to insure. a big blaze
through specially prepared cellulold
cones and candles and that its members
had adopted the work as a commercial
enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27

The Y. M. c. A. bowling Ave
trimmed the Miscellaneous team 1891
to 1871 in a city league match at the
Y alleys Wednesday night. Mendiss
was high single with 120. The sim-
mary:
Y. NJ. c. A.-467, 467, 457-1391.
1lis.-450, 3S3, 440-1271.
The next match will be rolled Feb
ruary 4. between the Dormitory and
tie Y. M. c. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27

committee. The various Chambers OF
Commerce will be asked to do three
things through their Boards of Direc-
tors % to read the modified bill as
it now stands and to make further
recommendations concerning it, (2)
to endorse the general principal of
coming and go to send a delegate to
a special conference to express their
views and to help draft fhe amended
bill for final presentation. This new
bill will be pre sented to the several
Chambers of Commerce for action
and will finally be submitted to the
proper legislative committee as rep
resenting the best thought of the
Chambers of Commerce Of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
LONDOS NO DODGER
SAYS HIS MANAGER

Harvey E. Weeks of Gardiner, man
ager of Nick Londos, resents the
statement of Gus Legendre in which
the Lewiston promoter demands that
Nick post SIS forfeit to bind a match
with Pardello and makes other re-
marks which, in Weeks opinion, in
sinuate that Londos is disposed to
evade set-to with the Italian LON
dos has never failed to show up at
any time" says Manager Weeks. "He
beat Pardello in the one finish-bout in
which they have met, and is ready to
meet him again. for a suitable stake,
at any time"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Vanderbilt Divorce
WEEDS Society Man

New York, Jan. 26-Mrs. Catherine
Nelson Vanderbilt, divorced wife of
Reginald c. Vanderbilt. and Sydney
Jones Colford, Jr., New York and
Newport club and society man, were
married late today in the presence
of a few friends in the brides home
here. The ceremony was performed
by Supreme Court Judge Henry D.
Hotchkiss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Woodmen's Officers Installed

The officers of Waterville Lodge.
Modern Woodmen of America, were
installed Wednesday evening by Dis
trict Deputy A. B. Boston of this
city The officers were: Council, Clar-
ence S. johnson; adviser, Gleason z.
Mann; clerk. L. o. Dow; banker,
Maurice Blanchard; escort, Ernest
Niles; Waterman, E. E. Landry; SEN
try, A. s. Thompson; manager for
three years. Hiram o. Ray; physi-
clans. DR.. L. G. Bunker and DR.. P. s.
Merrill. The installation service was
followed by an oyster supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
New England Milk
Men Satisfied with
Two Cent Tariff

Boston, Jan. 26.-The New England
Milk Producers Association conclud-
ed a two days session tonight by de-
claring itself in favor of the provi-
sons of the Fordney tariff bill for a
tariff of two cents a gallon on milk,
five cents on cream and cents a
pound on butter.
DIR. George r. Little of Schaghti-
coke n. Y, was elected president of
the association. Other officers chosen
were: Charles Fields of Reeds Fer
ry, n. H., vice president; Richard
Pate, Providence. managing director
e-elected); George A. Phelps, NIL
ton, VT, director at large (re-elect-
ed): H. L. Webster, Canaan, n. H.,
treasurer (re-elected).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Believe Reds Cause
Of Destruction BY Fire
OF Cleveland ArmOry

Cleveland, O., Jan. 26.-The Cleve-
land Grays, oldest military organiza-
ton in the city, is homeless tonight
for the second time in twenty nine
years. Fire, believed by Colonel L.
s. Connolly. Commanding officer, and
directors of the organization to have
been started by radical plotters, de-
stroyed the Gray's armory early to-
day, entailing a loss estimated at
100000
All that remains intact of the his
toric building which has housed every
thing from prize fights to National
conventions, is a blackened wall.
ut is logical to believe the Reds
would attack our armory because of
our constant fight to suppress them"
Colonel Connolly said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Quakes in Phila.
and Trenton. N. J.

Philadelphia, Jan. 26-An earth
tremor or an explosion of great vio-
lence' caused alarm over "a wide area
IN this vicinity tonight.
Inquiries poured ; into newspaper
Offices many coming from as far
away as Trenton, N. j. All those
who made inquiry said that houses
were shaken and that the sensation
was that of a violent explosion.
After several hours investigation
had failed to bring word of an ex-
plosion it was concluded by officials
tremor probably was responsible for
the commotion.
Trenton, n. j., Jan. ga violent
earth shock was felt early tonight in
the vicinity of Riverside and River
ton, where many of the buildings
were badly shaken. The. shock last
ed several seconds and caused many
of the residents of that section to flee
from their homes.
The huge power plant of the pub
lie service corporation at Riverside
was shaken and employees were bad
ly frightened. Officials of the cor
poration Immediately got in touch
with all the power plants from Tully-
town, Pa, to Carney's Point to learn
If there had been an explosion, but
none was reported
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
New School Room In
South Grammar Building

A new school room will be openas
in the South Grammar building ~
Monday morning next, the beginniny
of the second semester The room
will be for the Alb grade and will 40.
commodate 80 pupils who will com.
from Redington street and Western
avenue schools. The teacher will NJ
Miss Elizabeth O'Donnell. Superin,
tendent Patten said Wednesday tina,
il will probably be necessary to have
part time schools in the Walnu,
street, Brook street and Grove street
schools.
Pupils will be registered for thu
second semester. which begins Mon.
day morning next, until "Wednesday
night and all pupils must be vaccip.
ated in order to register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27

An alarm of fire from box 81 on
Wednesday evening, about 6No'clock.
called the fire department to the
store of William Levine on Maine
street. where it was found that the
scare was all for nothing. The fun
mel from a stove in the shoe shining
rooms of John Papolas, which ex-
tends through the partition into the
Levine store, became parted and fill
ed the store with smoke. The smoke
went through into the upstairs rooms
and people living there became
frightened and rang in the alarm
After q spectacular dash through
Main street there was nothing for
the fire department to do but to turn
around and go back again and the
about gong was Immediately
sounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27

Maine. All travelling expenses are
paid but it virtually necessitates res1
idence in Augusta to attend to the
duties of membership.
From a small beginning with
large Office and a stenographer. ex-
parsion has ~necessitated several ofn-
ces. a corps Of stenographers. engin-
GERS and subordinates until 1t has be-
come one of the most extensive ana
important departments of State gov
eminent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Ford Gain 2642

Washington, Jan. 26.-The election
plurality of about 1900 Of Senator
Newberry OF Michigan had been cut
into by Henry Ford. his Democratic
opponent. to the extent Of 2642 votes
with lS4I of the 2232 state precincts
re-canvassed whekt he days work of
the Senate privileges and elections
committee was completed tonight.
The recount thus far has covered
all Michigan counties except Wayne,
in which Detroit is situated. In that
county Senator Newberry received
400 votes ana Mr.. Ford 62,091.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27

whore she had been to take three nr,s
oners to the " mans reformatory ana
incidentally attend meeting OF ~
trustees. Mrs. Burnham said that sh
hoped Waterville would soon fall in,e
line and have police matron/ NOT ~
cause there are so many prisoners h.,
because when there is woman pr,s
oner she believes there should be !,
woman on the police force. Mr.
Durham is the president of the Ma,n.
Policewomcn's Association. There .ss
policewomen in Augusta, Lewiston
Auburn, Bath, Old Orchard and Port,
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
COLBY COLLEGE
HARRIERS ELECT
WILLIAMS CAPTAIN

The cross country team at Colby col.
lege elected yesterday as its captain
for next fall. Elmer L. Spike" vii,
liams, 90 of South Brewer. The men
who voted were Alan Mercer. % Of
White Plains, N. y; Leonard Mayo,
"22 of Oxford. Mass: Robert Conary
of Sunshine. this years captain: vii.
liam Wallace, 20. Penacook. N. H.,
Harold c. Marden, 81, East Vassaboro
and Herbert Perkins, 20, Waltham,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27

Miss Myra Parker, Of the State and
Federal health departments was the
speaker at the meeting of the Girls
City club Wednesday evening, talk
ing on hygiene, home making, recre-
atoms and all the things that pertain
to making girls lead wholesome and
happy life. The talk was preceded by
the gym. class of which Miss Corinne
Paine is instructor and was followed
by a poverty party. The latter was
greatly enjoyed, the girls being in
costumes that were both amusing
and amazing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27

gymnasium will be the scene of an in.
formal rally and sendoff for the track
men who go to meet Rhode Island State
and the University of Vermont at the
B. A. A. games in early February. At
this function. the members of both d..
visions and of the faculty will be pres.
ent. Several athletic contests are to be
staged. one of which will be long
looked forward to tug-of-war between
the sophomores and the freshmen. The
affair, which is for the benefit of the
on the evening of Thursday. Feb. 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
VANDALS BREAK OPEN
GRAVE SENATOR KEAN

Elizabeth, N. J., Jan. 2e-7The grave
of the late United States Senator
John Kean in the Evergreen cemetery
here was broken open last night by
vandals. A brother of the late SEN
ator, Hamilton F. Kean. is a member
OF the National Republican commit
tee from New Jersey. A police guard
was placed over the grave pending
an investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Committee Hearings
PENSIONS

public hearing in it's rooms at the
State House. in Augusta, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY /. at p.
Resolve in favor of Meidon Nealiey
Of Brewer.
An Act to increase the State pension
to the blind
Resolve in favor Of Josephine r.
Boothby of Farmingdale.
Resolve to increase the pension
granted to Harmon Varrell Of York
NELLIE S. LORD, Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
lndict Poster Adv. Co. off;ci.I.

Chicago, Jan. Establishments
charging violation Of the Sherman
antitrust law against 81 officials Of
the Poster Advertising Co. of Chicago
and the Poster Advertising Associa-
ton. with general Offices in New York,
were returned by the federal grand
jury today before Federal Judge
George A. Carpenter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
eritish c. Of c. araneh H.r.

New York. Jan. 26-Representa-
tives Of 122 British firms with Offices
in the United States met here today
and organized the British Empire
chamber OF Commerce In America.
The purpose of the body will be to en-
courage commerce and closer relation
ship between the two nations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Repeal Anti Cigarette
Bill Up To Governor Tenn.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 26.-The bill
repeating the act forbidding sale of
cigarettes in this state passed the
Senate today and now goes to the
governor for signature. A measure
to strengthen restriction of cigarette
sales to minors is pending in the Sem
ate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
chi.ox a. saN Lake lnfieIder

salt Lake City. Jan. 2s.--Infielder
Eddie MulIigan Of the Salt Lake club
has been sold to the Chicago White
Sox. The consideration includes three
players from the Chicago club to be
selected by. the Salt Lake. club be-
fore March S. according TO H. w.
Lane. president Of the Salt Lake club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27

The Junior League of the Congre-
rationai church held a very enjoyable
,neeting wednesday evening with Mrs.
George H. Macomber. Melville street.
The next meeting will be held wednes-
day evening, Feb. 9. with Miss Marion
Ellinwood, 81 Sewall street. All mem
bers are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Tech Hockey Team Wins

Boston. Jan. 26.--Massachusetts In
stitute of Technology defeated Boston
College in an overtime hockey game
here tonight by score of to 8. 1t
was the Newton teams first defeat Of
the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
Princeton 80, Dartmouth 20

Hanover, N. H. Jan. 26.-Princeto'
defeated Dartmouth 80 to 90 in an IN
tercollegiate league basketball gam
here tonight, Legendre scoring ~.
Tigers winning basket In the 'a''
second Of play.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-27
u. S. Officers Try
to Kidnap BergdoH
Saws Berlin Report

Berlin. jan 26.--An attempt was
recently made at Ebersbacn to kidnap
Grover Cleveland Bergdol1, American
draft evader, and companion named
Stetcher by FIVE men in an automo-
bile. two Of whom were American
military intelligent officer and an
American sergeant, according 70 the
Ebersbach Zeitung.
Bergdoll was being driven to the
Ebersbaeh railway station to meet
wedding guests when the automooiie
was suddenly surrounded and its occu-
pants ordered to surrender. The party
attempted to escape and one OF the
Americans fired, the newspaper says.
wounding German friend of Bergdoit
in the right hand. Police officers APP
pearcd and the five men fled. but the
Intelligence officer and andother man
were arrested later.
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. wanted
by the United States authorities on the
charge of being a draft evader. was
arrested in the home of his mother.
wealthy Philadelphia brewer, in jan
uary, 1920. He was tried. convicted
of being a deserter and was sentenced
to five years at hard labor He began
serving the sentence on March 30
last. He was permitted to go home to
Philadelphia in the custody of two
guards on May 90 on the plea that he
wished to get $4,000 in gold which
he had hidden in Maryland while fu-
gitive. The next day he left his home
by way unknown, jumped into his
automobile and fed with Isaac
Stetcher, his chauffeur. He later was
reported to have been seen in the area
Of Germany occupied by the American
forces and a man named J. Whartman
who said he was from Philadelphia on
arriving in the United States from
Europe in November last claimed he
had caused the arrest of Bergdoll in
Coblenz. The war department in
Washington asserted it was without
information regarding the reported ar
rest and said it had no news that
Bergdoll was actually in Germany.
Washington, Jan. 26.-The war de-
partment was without information re-
garding the alleged attempt of Amer
lean military intelligence officials to
kidnap Grover Cleveland Be.rdoll,
draft evader, near Berlin. Secretary
Baker said he did not believe any
army official would join in any such
enterprise.
Mr. Baker refused to confirm the
report that Bergdoll was in Germany,
but did say that his case had been
referred to the state department. This
was taken as indicating that the war
department had such information.