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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
AUGUSTA "Mideets" Entertained

A very happy occasion was the
party rendered the members of the
Augusta Midgets baseball teams by
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel D. Weeks at
their home at 81 Bangor street on
Thursday evening. Following a deli
cious supper. games were played and
the "Midgets" enjoyed a very pleas
ant evening The members of the
team present were: Captain Howard
Stiles, Manager William Weeks, Will
liam Lachance, Richard Merrill,
Norman Aubin, Orville Haskell, Her
man Haskell, Eugene Huff, Kenneth
Haskell, Lawrence Stiles. Others
present were Secretary Frank b.
Condor of the Augusta Y. NJ. G. A,
and Ralph NJ. Sanborn, physical di-
rector. The ''Midgets" won from the
Winthrop Midgets in the game last
week and the party of last evening
was in celebration of that victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
Towns Under Fire
CONTINUED from Page one)

ating with Captain Brockus and his
men.
Today's outbreak. the worst since
the Mattewan battle of last May 10,
in which ten persons were killed, in
Guiding the mayor of Mattewan. had
all the appearances Of arranged
attack.
The towns visited with the hail Of
lead are all within seven miles of
each other and lie in a narrow valley
on the banks of the Tug river which
here separates West Virginia from
Kentucky. The firing today and to-
night came from the mountains on
both sides of the river, according to
the state police.
They concentrated, therefore, in
the mountains on the West Virginia
side, while county Officials here got
in touch with officials of Pike county,
Kentucky. in an attempt to obtain
cooperation in routing the attackers
from the Kentucky side.
Terror reigned in the towns in the
zone of fire as night fell and it was
learned the authorities had failed to
apprehend any of the attacking
forces. The bulk of shooting hereto
fore has been done at night when
lighted houses afforded easy targets
for the hidden rifiemen. Virtually all
lights were extinguished tonight ga
residents kept close under cover.
The state police were Virtually
helpless during theday as the attack
ing forces in the mountains were
completely screened by foliage ana
houlders. while the police in order 10
attempt a direct attack. would nave
been Obliged to cross the open val
low and climb the rugged slopes in
fuu view of the hidden marksmen.
Saptain Brockus returned to Will
hanson soon after o'clock and SAID
that the shooting had been general
all the way from Williamson to NC
Carr. Kentucky, a distance of about
Is miles Following the winding of the
river. He estimated that no less than
goo mon made up the attacking party.
Rullets fairly rained from the noun
tain sides, as he said some of the
attackers used automatic rifles. These
were met by four or five machine
guns which the state police had sta
toned at various points in the valley
The shooting was still in progress as
CAPTAIN Brockus drove into William
son.
SO heavy was the firing from the
Kentucky side that the state police
rcplied, and just before nightIall, &C
cording to reports reaching here. men
hidden in the vicinity of McCarr
shouted to their friends across the
river that one of their number had
been killed.
1t also was reported to headquar-
tiers here that the force of state po-
lice sent into the mountains to out
flank the attackers had returned to
the valley. the men sought having
slipped through their thin lines and
escaped.
David Phillips and ]. c. Mccoy were
arrested by state police at Sprigg ana
brought to the county Jail here To-
night. Captain Brockus said they
were being held in connection with
tie killing of Staten earlier in the day.
He said a charge would be entered
against them tomorrow.
Reports from the fighting area at 10
o'clock were that the firing on Sprigs,
Matewan and Merrmac had died
down but was continuing in the vicin-
ity of McCarr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
Foreign Exchange
Much Stronger

New York, May 12.--Interrational
money markets as represented by for
eign exchange were further stimulat-
ed today by Germanys acceptance of
the allied PREPARATIONS ultimatum.
Demand sterling, or bills on Lon
don, rose to $500, the highest level
reached by that remittance since
April of 1920, when they made an ex-
treme rise to $4.07.
French and Belgian francs at 81
cents showed an overnight gain of
about 20 points and were at maximum
levels for any period since the armis-
tice.
The Italian lire rose IS points, guild
ers, or Dutch exchange. gained eight
points. and marks. or German bills,
sold at an overnight gain of one-
tenth of a cent, rising to 10.
Exchange on the several Scandi-
navian countries was higher by five
to 20 points. but the greatest gain of
any of the minor countries was made
by Greece, the drachma scoring an
overnight rise of 20 points to $50.
Dealers in exchange reported the
largest general operations Of any dav
in several months. Much ofthe buv-
ing represented covering by shorts
who had depressed the market recent
~ on the theory that Germany would
fail to meet the demands of the allied
powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
Police Scout Murder
Theory Disappearance
n. Y. Man at Niagara

Niagara Falls, May 12.-DOuht that
Ralph NJ .Holcomh of Albion \, Y,
whose coat was found on the river
bank near the brink of the Falls to-
day, was the victim of murder, was
expressed tonight by Police chef
John 4. Curry after an investigation
of the case.
Chief Curry said that tho police
had been unable TO find any trace of
the automobile in which l!olcomh
came to Niagara Falls from Albion
Holcomb telephoncd TO his wife at
eight o'clock last night that h" had
sold the car here. hut an hour later
he was seen riding in the automobile
by neichhOr.
The police could find no trace Of
struggle near the spot where Hol'
combs coat was found and there
were no signs of body in the lower
river today.
Holcomb had been in business IN
Albion for four years and il was SAID
that his business was prosperous
Before that time he had been mana
ger of five and ten cent stores IN
Providence. r. T., Harrisburg ia,
and Hagcrtown. Nd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
Wretched Conditions
in Portland School

Portland. Me, May 12-Alleging
wretched conditions in the North
School Annex, the Portland Baby
Hygiene and Child Welfare Associa-
ton Wednesday voted unanimously
to request Mayor Clarke and the city
government to close the school, al
ready condemned by the board of
health.
Four rooms in a wooden tenement
and two rear rooms with poor light
and defective ventilation constitute
the location of rooms for sub prim-
airy and kindergarten classes.
Supt. Fuller of the school board
requested the board of health to in
vestigate in January. This was done
and 80 days was fixed for vacating
the premises. Since then nobody in
authority has taken further action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
u. S. Airmen Must Have
Permit to Fly in Canada

New York, May 12.-The Manufac-
turers Aircraft Association today re-
ceived word that the Canadian Air
Board had issued to all aviators OPP
Grating aircraft in the United States
warning that they can not fly into
the Dominion without specific per-
mission from the board. The asso-
citation announced that there were
one thousand commercial airplanes in
this country, a third of which were
operated near the Canadian border.
The boards action was taken under
the terms of the international air
convention, which provides that the
signatory powers maintain jurisdic-
ton over civilian aviation by licens-
ing pilots and certifying to the air
worthiness of flying craft. There is
no such federal agency in the United
States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
Clara HamOn Takes
$4,000 in Lieu of
Claim to Estate

Los Angeles, May IA settle.
ment was effected today by which
Clara Smith Hamon relinquished all
claim to the estate of Jake +. Ham.
on, of whose murder she was re.
Gently acquidtted by an Oklahoma
jury it was announced by her attor.
ney. j. b. Champion.
"An agreement" the attorney
said, has been signed between
Frank l.. ketch. administrator of
the estate of Jake l.. Hamon and
Clara Smith Hamon, whereby in
consideration of $4,000 cash she re-
linquished all claim to the estate Of
Hamon. the agreement recognizing
as valid certain rights which the
records show are vested in her"
The attorney said these rights
were specified royalties and leases in
an oil field and other "oil interests
from which Clara Smith Hamon is
now darwing revenue"
These interests are recognized in
documents signed by Jake L. Ham,
on" he said.
The attorney added that 'present
revenues" from these holdings Were
ample to take care of his client.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
Convict's Escape
Masterpiece of
Nerve, Saws Warden

Boston, May 12-Victor F. Nelson.
the State prison convict, who escaped
under fire of guard last night. had
apparently made good his flight to-
day. Warden Elmer Shattuck said
he had only a few unlikely clues to
help in trying to run the fugitive
down. One of these indicated that he
had taken a freight train to Ports
mouth, n. II.
Nelson's feat was remarkable, the
warden said today, both for it's dar-
ing of conception, the agility of exc
cution and the GOODNESS with which
it was accomplished under fire. 1t in
volved a break under the eyes of an
armed guard from a line of convicts,
a dash for a wall, a climb with the aid
Of window grating to a coping 30
feet above and from there, with scan
ty foothold, a leap of eight feet
through the air to another wall from
which he dropped to nearby roof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
Knights of King Arthur
Plan to Stage Big
Minstrel Show May 19

The boys of Castle Camelot.
Knights of King Arthur, are making
great plans for their Minstrel Show
which is to he given in st. Marks
parish house on Thursday evening,
May 18th.
The affair promises to be some
thing fine The chorus of boys voices
is rounding out some fine material at
the rchearsals that are now being
most enthusiastically conducted un-
der the personal direction of Harry
F'arnum, who Will have charge of the
production.
Among the big noises that are to
appear as the end men will be Joe"
Farnham, Brooks Chase and Percy
Norcross. who enjoy a reputation for
fun making and who at this time will
be right at their best Charles Towle
and Elwood Marson will be the others
to come across with some blackface
artist stuff. Following the entertain
ment dancing will be in order for the
remainder of the evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
MRS. WERNER
ACQUITTED
OF MURDER

Herkimer, n. Y, May 12-Mrs.
Jennie Werner was acquitted today
of murder in the first degree. The
Jury was out all night. She had
been on trial since April IS for COM
pIicity in the killing of her husband,
Henry Werner, an Ilion farmer.
Rutger B. Warder, confessed slayer
from the death house at Sing Sing
prison to testify against the widow,
was returned to prison today. Mrs.
Werner's mother, Minnie Wood
bridge, is under indictment of
charge of plotting the crime, but it
is expected that she will not be
brought to trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
Augusta Lodge of Elks
Holds Social Session

Augusta Lodge, No. 964. e. F.. O.
Elks, enjoyed social session at the
Elks' Home on Thursday evening.
Supper was served at $50 by P. f. r.
w. p. Perry, about 60 members being
present and enjoying the roast chick
en- and all the filings. A short talk
by Judge Benedict Maher, delivered
in a very impressive manner, was lis
tened to with Il great deal of pleasure
by all present.
Five candidates received the degree
1T the meeting which followed
This is the second of series of So
cial sessions which Augusta Lodge in
tends to hold during the coming year.
The next regular meeting will be held
on Thursday evening. May &c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
Wider Investment
Powers Federal
Reserve Banks

Washington, May A-Regulations
permitting Federal Reserve Banks to
purchase with maturities up to six in
stead of three months. bankers &C
ceptances which grow out of impor-
tation or expectation of goods have
been issued by the federal reserve
board.
1t is believed that the present emer-
gency in the foreign trade situation
will be relieved by a more liberal
practice. Governor Harding said in
explanation Of the extension although
under ordinary circumstances the
banks wohld prefer to confine their
investments to paper of maturity
not exceeding three months.
Two considerations, the governor
said, led to the extension: the desire
to widen the acceptance market by
meeting the wants of savings banks
and similar purchasers of bankers
acceptances, previously deferred by
lack of authority of federal reserve
banks to purchase maturities up to
six months, and to provide more am
pie facilities for financing import and
export trade. NiEilant care. howev-
er, he warned, should be exercised by
reserve banks in purchasing accept
ances of long maturities in order that
the liquidation of the aggregate in
vestment in acccptanccs held by them
should not be affected.
The results of this widening of the
investment powers of the Federal
reserve banks, he declared, would be
followed closely with a view to such
modification of its rules by the board
as future developments might require.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
Lowell Strikers Barred Out

Lowell, Mass, May 12-Workmen on
strike from the Lowell Gaslight Com
pany will not be allowed to return
despite the many applications for re-
instatement through appeal to the
Municipal Council filed Monday. Cen
eral Manager C. H. Prichard today in
formed Mayor Perry D. Thompson
and Commissioner George E. Mar
chand. who visited the plant on the
strikers plea for ousting the gang
sters," who replaced them that he
would not break his word with the
men, who came to the plant at a time
of grave emergency, to retain them
in the company's employ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
WASHINGTON

Mr.. and Mrs Leland Johnston and
Leland Jr.. have been visiting his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Johnston
at Kennebunk, formerly of this town.
They made the trip in his new Ford
touring car Mr.. Johnson took in
the Masonic Grand Lodge in Port
land on the trip.
Missionary w. E Overlook has
been in Cumberland, kennebec. An
droscoggin and Sagadahoc counties
the past week. While on this trip he
attended the Masonic Grand Lodge
in Portland.
VIII G. Lessner, Lamont Grotton
and irwin Hilbert attended the Ma
sonic Grand Lodge in Portland last
week they made the trip by automo-
bile.
Corrydan Campbell has traded
horses with Fred Jones.
DR.. Stubs of Augusta was called
here a few days ago to consult with
DR.. Hoyt of Liberty on Mrs. George
Turner's case.
Missionary w. E. Overlook was at
East Vassalboro, South Waldoboro
and Mank's Corner Sunday and Sun
day evening.
Frank Dolham, who has been
working for Mont. Grotton. repair
ing carriages, has completed his Ia
bors.
WEST-Miss Annie Day of Thorn
aston was a caller at Mrs. Walter
Burdick's Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie Howard and
Mrs. Freeman Kennedy of Union at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Hannah
Folsom, Sunday
George HILBERT is quite low at this
writing.
Charles Hisler of Augusta passed
the weekend at Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Bowman's.
Charles Bowman and Charles His
Ter motored to Belfast and Rockland
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
Labor Federation
Against Proposed
Dept. Public Welfare

CINCINNATI May LII ne tAGCulINe
council of the American Federation of
Labor in session here today entered
the fight to prevent the passage of the
bill now before Congress to create a
department of public welfare.
President Samuel Gompers of the
federation, in accordance with in
structions from the council, tonight
telegraphed to Senator Kenyon. chair
man of the Senate committee on edu
cation, protest against the creation
of the new department and asked that
representatives of the federation be
afforded an opportunity to appear be-
fore the committee.
I'VE most solemnly protest" said
the telegram, against the enactment
of any measure that would weaken or
take from the department of labor any
functions given that department by
the act under which it was created or
weaken the power of the department
, in any way
Mr.. Gompcrs. in a statement ex-
planning the councils action, said that
it was protesting against the "pars-
monious policy of the present Congress
toward the department of labor, and
its attempt to starve that department
out of existence"
I'VE have been nearly 40 wears try
ing to establish this department." he
added, but now certain interests are
attempting to weaken and destroy our
cherished work. The enemies of or
ganized labor would like to ruin the
labor department by dismemhering it
under the guise of creating Il depart
ment of welfare"
The executive council today com
pleted its Legislative program and
made plans to oppose anti-labor leg
islation in the various states The
high cost of living was also discussed
and the council recommended that
the present system of basing wages
on the cost of living be discouraged
as the workers of today are entitled
to more than a wage that gives them
a decent living.
A tentative declaration on the atti-
tude Of the federation toward the
Soviet government of Russia was
read before the council but action
and final discussion was delayed UNI
til tomorrow.
The declaration condemns every
phase of the Soviet regime in Russia
and contends that the American
trades union movement must not
give any aid or support to the Boil
sheyiki
The Bolsheviki leaders. il was
charged, are attempting to destroy
the organized labor movement
throughout the world. especially IN
the United States. and establish a
form of Communist organization.
The Industrial Workers of the
World are severely condemned as
one of the organizations with which
the Communist party are attempting
to destroy organized labor in Amer
lea.
The Industrial Workers of the
World. it is charged. is one of the
instruments being employed in this
country by the Soviet regime to de-
stroy labor and overthrow the gov
eminent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
BOWDOIN STAR
RUNNER FIXES 1T
UP WITH COACH

Ruwdoin College, Mar. 12-Bow-
on Saturday of this week in Bruins
wick took jump yesterday after
noon, when the announcement was
made that George r. Goodwin, the
White star runner, who was dropped
lrol.l the track team over week ago
for disciplinary reasons, has been re-
Instatcd following his apology to
each Magee.
The differences between the Bow
dom coach and distance runner We're
made up on Whittier Field and the
hatcht was buried after the apology.
you're the coach of the team and
/ am ready for work." said Goodwin.
The coach and he runner shook hands
and then Goodwin proceeded to dig
out his track spikes and suit and ir
Il few minutes was on the cinoer
path. Goodwin took a hard work.
out yesterday afternoon and came
ach last evening after supper for an
ether one
Goodwin has a faculty for coming
back strong. 1t will be remembered
last year at the dual track meet Do
tween Bowdoin and Bates, the week
before the State meet, that Goodwin,
who was not then in very good con-
dit.on, was badly Debated by Buker
Of Bates in the mile run. He got
down to work the following week,
came back to Lewiston the next Sat
urday, and gave Buker taste of his
the mile.
Bowdoin students will back Go d
win next Saturday to fight hard AMI
give the Bukers a good run for tnor
money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
Universalist Associates
Serve Lobster Supper

Boiled Holsters and steamed clans
aplenty made up very delicious and
satisfying menu at a supper given on
Thursday evening at the vestry of
the Winthrop street Uhiversalist
church by the Universalist Associates.
The men of that organization GER
tainly proved themselves star chefs as
we'll as walters and were given many
compliment on the success of the
affair. This was the first supper
served by the men, and over 175 peo-
pie were seated at the tables. Ernest
A. Gray was chairman of the commit
tee in charge. the other members be-
ing A. A. Soule. Guy o. Vickery, A.
D. Ward, r. w. Pope, George A. Roy
al, George Coffin, John Dixon, Lester
M. Hart, J. f. Packard. Harry f.
Goodrich and Rev. A. Francis Walch.
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ADMIRAL SIMS
OFF FOR ENGLAND

Newport, r. l.. May 12-Rear Ad
miral William S. Sims left tonight for
New York to sail Saturday for Eng
land to receive the degree of doctor
of laws from Cambridge University
May 81. Mrs. Sims accompanied him
The staff and members of the naval
war college here, of which the adj
miral is president. held an informal
reception in honor of the admiral
prior to his departure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-05-13
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS

New York, May 12-Henry IL
Towne, head of the Yale and Towns
Manufacturing Company Of STAN.
ford, Conn, and Nathaniel Green
Herreshoff, naval architect and yachl
designer of Bristol, r. l., have pee"
elected to honorary membership ID
the American Society of Mechanics
Engineers, the organization annouhc'
ed tonight. Prerequisites to honor,
airy membership are distincuN'
achievements in engineering and SCI
entific endeavor.
Passaic. n. j., May PA half mi,'
lion dollars worth of non-negotiapE
securities and IS in cash were stoieH
early today from a safe in the oinces
Of the New Jersey Flour COMPANY
which burglars wrecked with expio'
sives it became known tonight.