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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
World Famous Tenor Made Trip to
Sunny Italy in Search Of HEALTH
Had Never Fully Recovered from
Serious Illness Last Winter Dom
inant Place Held by Dead Artist
Leaves Vacancy in World Of Music
WAS Scheduled to Sing in Maine
Coming PHILIPPIANS for Memorial
SKETCH OF LIFE

Enrico Caruso, for more than
% years a celebrity in the world
of song, the tenor with the
golden voice" idolized by millions
in America and abroad had an
artistic career as we'll known
as that of any famous states
man or military leader. He was
born in Naples, Italy, February %,
1873, the son of Marcellius Caruso
a mechanic, who deteSted music but
was persuaded to permit his son,
when II years old, to sing in the
churches OF his native city. An I'M
promising pupil, for three years he
studied under Guglielmo Nergine,
pie dying his teacher that when ready
for a professional career he should
ray him one-quarter of his earnings
for the following five years.
He made his debut in Il AMIGO
Francesca at the NuOVo Theatre,
Naples, in 1894, later toured Italy
and Sicily and was engaged for TOUR
seasons at La Scala, Milan. Suisse
ouently. he sang in st. Petersburg,
Moscow, Warsaw, Rome, Lisbon,
Paris, London and leading cities OF
Germany. When he came to the
Metropolitan Opera House in New
York on November %, 1903, the cri-
tics did not go into ecstacleS over
him. One of them wrote. on the
opening night: "Signor Caruso Gas
the Duke in 'RigolettoD has many of
the tiresome italian vocal Gffectations
and when he neglects to cover his
tones. as he always does when he be-
CONTINUED on Page 2-Co'. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
Destroyer Tillman
Undergoing Tests

pedo boat destroyer. Tillman, built at
Charleston Navy Yard, began her
course today, the first of the runs
over the mile course being made at
noon. She is of the 35-knot type and
commanded by Lieut.. L. R. Vail.
A group of trial runs at PA knots
an hour were suspended late today
when dusk obscurcd the range marks.
Trial runs at full speed will be con-
Quoted tomorrow before the board of
inspection and survey headed by Rear
Admiral c. p. Plunkett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
SLOOP CAROLINA
WINS KINGS CUP

Newport. r. l., Aug. 1.-The sloop
Carolina owned by Rear Commodore
George Nichols won the race of the
New York Yacht Club feet for the
Kings Cup over triangular course
off Newport today. Her corrected
time was S:05:3S.
The sloop Grayling. commodore,
J. P. Morgan's entry among the
three starters, finished second in
eight hours. twenty two minutes,
thirty four seconds, corrected time.
Vagrant, which Vice-commander
Harold S. Vanderbilt yesterday sail
ed to a victory in the schooner class
in the Astor Cup race, withdrew af-
ter the vessels had been making it a
drifting match for several hours.
Starting at noon under q wind that
blew from ten to thirteen knots. the
yachts had made barely half of the
distance TO the first mark near Block
Island when the breeze gave out. At
the first turn there was barely e.
nough air to make steerage way and
around the turn it faded completely.
Carolina, again sailed by Charles
Francis Adams, H.. managed to
make the~turn at the second mark.
followed by Gray ling, and then the
drifting continued until they were
within two miles of the finish. At
that point they caught a light nor
therly air that gave them a beat to
the finish at the Brenton Reef light
ship.
Monsoon, owned by +. j. Strachon.
won the race for the James E. Hayes
Cup. offered to forty footers The
course was the first leg Of the Kings
Cup distance arc return. Monsoon's
time was S.50:03.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
Melons Tax Plan
Finds Little Favor
with House Committee

Washington, Aug. 2-SuSSeStlonS
for new taxes made by treasury Sec
retary Mellon apparently found lit
lie support today among members
Of the House ways and means COM
mittcc. Some committeeman were
plainly outspoken, while others,
without entering into the argu-
mentS advanced for or against the
proposals, said it was their judgment
that the committees efforts should
he directed toward easing the exist
ing burden.
With this end in view, it was ex-
planned, the Republican members of
the committee had before them to-
day, Chairman Madden of the appro-
priatiOns committee; Eugene Meyer,
Jr., directors of the War Finance
Corporation, and Director General
Davis of the Railroad Administra =
ton. MIR. Meyer and Mr.. Davis were
called in to discuss railroad financing
and the chairman of the Interstate
Commerce Commission probably will
be questioned later on the same sub
ject
chairman Fordney said the pur-
pose was to get specific information
as TO the financial needs OF the gov
eminent and then to determine lust
where cuts could be made. He stat
ca that Mr.. Meyer had told the COM
mlttee that under the plan recently
submitted to Congress by President
hardins, the railroad financing could
he taken care of without more than
temporary assistance from the
treasury from time to time until the
securities proposed to be issued
could be marketed
night any license tax on cars
was launched today by the Amer
l'aN Automobile Association. In a
uer already transmitted to Chair
man Fordney the association said
me federal sales tax on machines
ana the state and municipal taxes of
d" forms now totalled S346, 729,S
annually, or $34.G7 per car and that
any increase would add to the al
ready excessive burden charged
"Salhst the automobile user"
ne new taxes suggested by Mr..
MeIIon are designed, it became
N'o"n today, to yield "a total of ap-
pp,.ooSXimately $240,0O0,OOO of which
Tloo"ooooO would come from auto
MOBILES $45,000,O0O from the stamp
n "a ao On bank checks and about $40
''0'V"o from three cent firsts class
postage rates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
Hoover Blames
Soviet for Present
State in Russia

of agriculture, falling off of trans
Washington, Aug. 2.-Decadence
portation facilities and a decrease Of
industry in general of over thirty
per cent of the pre-war output were
held responsible tonight by Score
tary Hoover for the food shortage in
Russia.
In statement he painted a pic
ture of virtual collapse of the pro
ductive activities of the farmers and
urban population under the Soviet
government
The most acute famine area. he
said. covers the Nolga valley from
the Caspian sea northward The
drought there, he added. would not
be so fatal were it not for the re-
ductlon in the surplus crops in other
regions and the difficulties of NOV
ing such SURPRISES as do exist Mr..
Hoover cited reports showing the re-
duction of acreage under cultivation.
varying from a hundred per cent re
duction in the province of kazan to
only fifty eight per cent. in Samara
OF the acreage cultivated last spring.
Discussing the railroad situation.
Mr.. Hoover showed a decrease of
motive power of from sixty to sew
enty five per cent resulting from a
reduction from 1906 locomotives
before the war to from $500 to 1850
now in working order. while the SER
ricoahle cars decreased by from IS
to 40 per cent OF the pre-War num-
Der Road beds, he declared, were
reported in very bad condition and
unless large repairs We're made con
siderable sections would have to be
closed to traffic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
Claim Of Fed era |
Sleuths Follow
ing Seizure Schooner
Marshall with 1900
Cases Liquor Aboard
Believe Explains
Mystery of Phantom
Ships Off Coast

New York. Aug. Federal officers
claimed tonight to have evidence of a
rum running conspiracy involving
prominent persons in various cities
along the Atlantic seaboard which
would go far toward clearing up the
mystery of phantom ships for several
months reported bobbing up outside
the three mile limit.
This claim was made after the
liquor laden schooner Henry L. Mar
shall had been seized off Atlantic City
and brought into this port with four
Of her crew by the coast guard cut
ter Seneca. Her captain and mate es-
capped in swift motorboat.
Federal agents declined to reveal
the nature of the evidence at their
command, but intimated that more
than one vessel was engaged in land
ing liquor along the coast from
Maine TO Florida. Firm belief was
expressed that these were the light
less crafts which mariners declared
on reaching port had been sighted at
sea but had refused to answer sig
nails.
No specific complaint thus far has
been lodged against the schooner
Marshall, which with her cargo of
more than 1900 cases of liquor is be-
ing held by armed guards pending
further investigation. Her cook and
three seasmen are being detained as
material witnesses.
Captain Aaron /. Gamble of the
Seneca had made an official report of
the seizure to Collector of Customs
Aldridge. United States Attorney
Hayward also has been called into
conference.
Although the schooner was outside
the three mile limit and was flying
the British flag when she was seized
Federal officers asserted they We're
justified in taking charge of her by
the evidence of conspiracy in their
possession.
Reported transfer to British regis
try of the vessel, former Gloucester
fisherman, is being investigated. One
of her crew asserted this transfer had
been made. but federal agents said
no supporting evidence had been Of
fered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
DOUBT OVER MANNER
RICHMOND MAN MET
DEATH IN FREEPORT
Especial to Kenncbec LournaN


Freeport, Aus. 2-The body of
Percy L. Sedgley of 5 Brunswick
street, Richmond, was found by a.
Maine Central freight crew living
near the railroad track at Gould's
crossing. three miles above Freeport
at o'clock this morning. The skull
was crushed in two places. the body
badly bruised and two ribs were
broken.
1t is thought that he was riding on
top of u freight train and was struck
by an overhead bridge and the body
lay on top of the car for about a
mile before it rolled off This theory
is supported by the fact that man
who was not employed by the rail-
road who answers Scdgley's de-
scription, was seen on a train that
went through Freeport at o'clock
last night
An agreement between the Empire
FURNITURE Co. of Portland and IT. F.
Sedgl"y of Richmond, dated July 13.
i92l, which was found in his pocket.
was the first clue to the identity of
the man and the identification was
completed when the Richmond au-
thoEltles stated that all the toes on
Sedgloy's left foot were missing,
which was found to be true in the
case Of the dead man.
DE-, Josselyn of Portland, Cumber-
land county medical examiner. view
cd the dody, which was taken to
Fish's undertaking rooms in Free
port. He had the stomach removed
and sent to Portland for examination
and allowed the Richmond under
taker to remove the body to that
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
Cuba to Protest
FOrdney Duties on
Sugar and Tobacco

Havana, Aug. CUBA will send a
special delegation to Washington to
appear before the Senate finance COM
mittee in opposition to the sugar and
tobacco provisions Of the Fordney tar
if law, according to an official state-
ment issued at the National Palace
last night. The delegation will be ac-
companied by Sebastian Gelabert, Sec
rotary of the treasury. who will also
act as special envoy in an effort to
obtain a S50.G30,00O loan in the United
States to help the principal Cuban
industries over the present period of
depression.
Quotations on 100000 tons Of su-
gar have been requested from Berlin
and it was stated that it was appar-
emily the purpose of the German firms
making the request to supply I:ussian
and other European markets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
IN WHITE MOUNTAINS

Lancaster, N. H., Aug. 2.-Presi-
dent Harding came into the White
Mountains of Northern New Hamp-
shire today for the real vacation
since his Inauguration. At a little
lodge high above the reach of the
heat wave and four miles removed
from the nearest telephone. the
president and Mrs. Harding with a
party of close friends will be guests
for the remainder OF this week at
least and longer if public affairs per-
NIT. Complete rest with perhaps
some golf. fishing and mountain
climbing mixed, will occupy their
first attention.
The house selected by the presi-
dent for his vacation is the country
home of Secretary Weeks of the War
department. 1t stands on the very
Continued on Page 2-Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
Hold Three in
Killing Hatfield

Welch w. Va, Aug. 2-Three men,
G. +. Lively, George Pence and Will
liam Stalters, today were held in
$4,000 bail each in connection with
the killing of Sid Hatfield and Ed
Chambers here yesterday. Bonds
were furnished and the cases will go
over until the next regular term of
court, October g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
SWEET MEASURE
UP TO PRESIDENT

Washington, Aug. 2-Congres-
sional action was completed today on
the Sweet bill to consolidate govern
ment agencies dealing with former
service men, when the House adopt
ed the conference report. The meas
ure now goes to the president.
Representative Sweet, republican.
Iowa, author of the bill, told the
House it was estimated $3.50 900, 900
annually would be expended under
provisions of the measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
n. OF {. International
Meet at San Francisco

..t1 "a" francisco. Aug. - The
a.' y ninth international supreme
,. VA, eh'lon of the knights of Co
'"""uS opened here today with q
,aradc that ended at the Mission
.'or'S where the pontifical bless
ny was received.
NJ La'ef series of receptions We're
.: ana then the first business ses-
V'' ot the convention began.
I.,;1,9 a Flaherty, supreme
Knight, sent a cablegram of condol-
20 Enrico Carusos widow, say
w. mat before the singer left New
y, he had praised highly the work
''e An!Ghts of Columbus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
THE WEATHER
SHOW Frs

Northern New England: Showers
Wednesday and probably Thursday;
little change in temperature.
Southern New England and East
ern New York: Showers Wednesday;
Thursday probably fair; not much
change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Wednesday showers; Thursday prob
ably fair; not much change in tenn
perature. Moderate shifting winds,
becoming northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
THURSDAY: Showers

Interesting reading-that's what 10
found on the Classified Ad. page OF
the Journal, because this 10 where
money is saved. And of course
that's interesting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03

| g N. M. Aug. 8
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-03
WEDNESDAY: Showers

Sun Rises q 20
Sun Sets 7.02
Days Length 14.34
Days Decrease 0.s8
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-05-26

To the Governor of Mississippi
and the State Board of Par
dons:
We, the undersigned citizens
of Chickasaw county, Mississippi
do most earnestly petition you
to grant a pardon to one Ira
Seay, convicted of illicit distill,
ing at the April term, 1921, OF
the Circuit Court Of the Second
District of said county and
sentenced to serve term OF
eighteen months in the state
penitentiary. We have known
petitioner practically all his life
and feel that the offence of
which he was convicted was
simply an act of indiscretion on
his part. We do not believe
that he owned or had any inter
est in the still in question. but
that he just happened to be at
the still at the tine o. his cap
ture for the purpose Of getting
whiskey for himself. The still
in question was located several
miles from where petitioner
/ lived. Besides, he has an aged
and widowed mother who is
dependent upon him for sup
port. We feel that he has
already been sufficiently pun
ished for his act of indiscretion
land earnestly appeal to you to
grant him pardon.
Respectfully submitted,
Ira Seay, ct. al.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-05-26
Notice

To the Republicans of Chicka-
saw County
You are called to meet in the
City of Okolona Friday, June
Bird, at noon to attend to bust
ness of vital Importance to the
e. O. P.
G. B. Brown, Chair.
J. H. Kindrieks, Sect.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-05-26
E12hituaI Constipation Cured
in IA to Fl DAVIS a.

"I.AX-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is a specially
prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative for Habitual
Constipation. 1t relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for IA to 81 days
to induce regular action. 1t Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. : 60c
rcr bottle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-05-26
WHY IT SUCCEEDS
Because It's For One Thing Only, and
okoIona People Appreciate This.

Because It's For One Thing Only, and
okoIona People Appreciate This.
Nothing can be good for everything.
Doing one thing well brings sue
cess.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for enc
ming only.
For weak or disordered kidneys. Ask
-FOUR neighbor!
Here Is Okolona evidence to prove
heir worth
i. T.. Bastin, prop. furnitura store,
50 Gatlin St, saws 81 have used
)oans Kidney Pills On different &C.
,asions in the pas few years and !
IN cute sure rs t. +Ne merit Of tHie
emedy. | have used D3ar's for lar3o-
less and aching across the snail Of
ny baak and each time they have
rroven verv beneficial and have giran
he desired relief"
Price fac st "1l dnalore. Don't
imply ask fcr kidney remedy-gat
)oans KidHov Pr'e-tho same that
Mr. Baskin had Foster-Milburn Co.,
Mfrs, Buffalo, N Y
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-05-26
MENGES TRUCK
Menges Motors Company
GREENVILLE, MISS
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS


Give METCALF. .Greengille, Miss
Planter and Capitalist
C.P. WILLIAMS. .Greenville. Miss,
Planter and Capitalist
f. d. DAVIS....4 !. .Greehviile, MISS
Druggist and Planter
w. E, WETLENMAN, stoneville- Miss
Planter and Merchant
JA, HUNT Greenville. Miss,
Mayor Mgr Delta Oil Co.. Planter
T.R. LANGsTON, j. Columbus, Miss
Real Estate and Insurance
W. w. GARY. Hollandale, Miss
Lumberman and Capitalist
DIR. b. GOODMAN 80. Carey, Miss
Planter and Capitalist
J. B. SMALL,.".........W inona, MISS
Banker and Capitalist
JUDGE W. A. RoANE, Houston, Miss.
Attorney and Capitalist
G. a. BURNELL. I. Clarl5sdale, Miss.
Railroadman and Capitalist
DIR. q. T. DARDEN ~. Blhnton. Miss.
Planter and Capitals
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-05-26
The QuInlne That Does Not Affect thu Hea

Because OF its tonic and laxative effect, LANA.
TIVE DROMO QUININEt is bettert than ordinary
Ouinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing IN head. Rememb ne ,ull name and
look for the signature : " GROVE. 3ec.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-05-26

B. B. PAYNE, President. n,..,....n.
..............G reenville Miss.
Banker, Merchant and Planter
NATHAN GoLDSTETN, LIST Vice
President ....... Greenville, Miss.
Cotton Broker and Capitalist
G. Y. CRAWFORD, 2nd Vice President
80. ,........ Cleveland Miss
Wholesale Grocer, A uto Dealer and
Capitalist
p. G CHAPMAN, 3rd Vice-President
IT. ........... Indianola, Miss.
Attorney and Capitalist
CT. BROWN, Secretary ,.............,
Observation-Disclosures reenviile, Miss.
Accountant
L. A. BELL, Treasurer ..,.;.,.....
Banker and Planter
U. IS. WILLIAMS, Assistant, Treasurer
..... 80. .Greenville, Miss.
DIR. A. G. PAYNE. .. .GreenvIlle, Miss.
Physician and Capitalist
GEO. LEAvENwoRTH .:...; ;;;
wholesale Lumberman
LEON FLETCHER. .Greenville, Miss.
Capitalist
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-05-26

Where could you invest from 500 $1,000 and receive returns
equal the profits being paid BY American motor car
companes We do moi claim that the Menas Motors COmDanys
shares will yield exactly the returns abOve companies but We
do expectthe company to pay substantial dividends
The figures on this page obtained from reliable
and we believe them be true and accurate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-03
TAKES HIS l3 CHILDREN
ON AUTO TRIP TO CUBA
'onncio i.nynEo Stops Over in Rich
m"hd on Way South--I'urIS Tr:IN-
cliM,. In Two Machines

Having concluded a tour Of several
Northern states, Gonacio Lazago. 81
years old, leaves here this murnin Z
with his family Of thirteen children
IN two automobiles FOR 4 tou- of
Cuba.
The party arrived hrre yesterday
afternoon from Washington, covered
with dust, tha; bespoke Of many
weeks on the highways. Vt StEmpf's
Hotel. where they were registered
last night, the family radiat"d health
and All were enthusiastic over their
trip To the tropics.
MIR. LaZago is an inventor a. we'll
as a tourist. having perfected II
cigarette machine in this city some
several years ago. He WAS resi-
dent OF Richmond several months
while working on the invention. Ills
hcmc is Salem. Va
Mr.. I.aZaGp expects 10 motor over
the National IliEhwa" to Homestead.
Fla. thence hy way OF ferry 10 Key
West. Fla, and Havana, cuba. The
party will proceed through tho sugar
cane and fruit district touching at
Cicnfuceos. Santiago and Panama
city. Thcy will return to tho states
in the fall.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-03
ART EXHIBIT TODAY
AT STATE CAPITOL
photographs of Memorial Uuildings.
4 rriir> Fountains mud other
Monuments Are to BE shown.

Photographs OF memorial huildin KS.
sculptures. arches and fountains.
ranging in scope from the choraGic
monument OF l.ys!kratcs in Athens, to
The Stadium OF the College OF the
City OF New York, arc to be on cN-
hihition In the corridor OF tho hall
OF the House OF Delegates, Capitol
Building for the meeting OF the joint
commissions OH the War Memorial
Library of Virginia. tonight.
The exhibition, which Will open
this afternoon. has been assembled
by the Virginia League OF Fine Arts.
and Ilandicvafts. Of which Miss Adele
Clark and Miss Nora Houston are
the artist directors. The American
Fedora ton OF Arts collected examples
OF mcinoriI! architecture. in cu-opcra
ton with the metropolitan Museum,
New York
The Virginia Art League offered al
the last meeting OF the War Memorial
Library COmmiyl.on Ia secure the
pictures and pace. them on view FOR
the members OF the commission. and
3N others Interested. The AT Lea que
Mt that time presented resolution
urging that an architect he secured
prior 10 tho selection OF 4 contractor
and that the artistic side OF the Me-
mortal Library be emphasized.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-03
REPORT ON ARCHITECT
FOR LIBRARY TONIGHT
War Memorial Commission
Hears From Special Sub
committees

There will he Il joint meeting OF
the Virginia War Memorial Commits.
sion and the state Library Board in
the hall Of the House Of Delegates.
At s o'clock tonight. The report OF
the special subcommittee on the Sc
lection OF Il chief architect, which
has been prepared for about two
wccke. is to be submitted. Wyndhnm
Il. Meredith, chairman of the subcom-
mit,cc. has declined 10 divulgc the
nature OF the report. saying that il
would Toe submitted Ia the joint com
mission nrst.
The public has been extended an
Invitation b. both boards IL be pres
Cnt at toni:cht'S meeting. II has been
unoiliciaily intiinatcd that the special
subcommittee will recommend tn"
appointment OF an architect Of ma
tional reputation. and that TIA. joint
commission will accept it's recon-
incubation. 1t is not believed that 4
contractor will be selected at to-
nights meeting.