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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

The order for the arrest of the
Union officials was made on applica-
hion of State Attorney General Hop
kins. AS the six members of the
board are at different places in the
district, it will probably be some
hours before all are in custody.
Howat was arrested late today and
Immediately brought into the district
court room.
When Howat was arraigned before
Judge Curran he admitted he had
called a strike in the Pittsburgh coal
region.
Whether it is a violation of the
court order is for the court to say"
Howat added.
The court action is the result Of a
strike in two mines of the Pittsburgh
field, which resulted from contro-
versy of the miners union with the
mine owners over the age of a miner.
The attorney-general commended
that the strike was in violation Of the
injunction issued last sumner by
Judge Curran and that therefore the
miners officials were in contempt of
court. 1t was asserted that the CALI
ing of the strike was in the nature, of
a test of strength between the Howat
forces and the Kansas Industrial
court
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
HAYS HEARTENS US
WITH GOOD THINGS
IN STORE FOR ALL

Trenton. N. ~ Feb. 7-Asserting
that the nation could vision with hope
and assurance-that every step Of the
Harding administration would be
taken ito bring the government back
to the limitations Of the constitution
in time Of peace" Republican national
committee chairman will H. Hays. in
addressing the New Jersey Press As
ISOLATION here today. declared that
President Elect Harding possessed all
the vital qualities for handling the
problems in the time just ahead.
Chairman Hays said he believed the
new administration would make GER
tain the following:
An honest and economical business
administration; immediate execution
Of plan for the reduction and equa-
lization Of taxes with repeal of ini-
tiative-killing levies; the spreading of
the war debt over a greater number
Of years; development of better rela-
items between labor and capital with
justice to both and with Justice to
the public. the third side of the TRAN
gle, which must not be forgotten"
steps taken to bring the government
back to the limitations of the consti-
tuition in times of peace with no I'M
due liberalization of industries and
activities, with federal regulation but
not federal ownership: prevention of
the free spread of socialism and set
ting the nations feet firmly on the
path of progress; the measurement Of
the administration steps forward by
the new needs of the nation, with
its eyes always ahead but with it's
feet always upon solid ground"
There has been no geography, pa
triotic or political in the patriotism of
this country and there will be no geo.
graphy in our patriotism in the trying
days of reimbursement ahead" said Mr.
Hays, adding that there was not a
moment for carping criticisms, but
"fearlessly, in a spirit Of patriotism
which is pure flame, with eyes solely
on the country's welfare, let all men
join in the effort to solve the prob
lems.''
THE real business of political par
ties" he said, lis to see which can 20
the farthest in developing plans and
executing purposes for the welfare of
the people and the glory of the ma
ton. What we need in this country
is not less politics but more attention
to politics-the, science of government.
The task ahead will measure the
brain and heart Of an American. The
guidance is in good hands,"
Former Governor E. &C. Stokes, Re.
publican state chairman, addressed
Mr.. Hays as "Mr. Postmaster Gen.
eral'' and this was greeted with ap-
plause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
PACKERS OFFER new
PLAN FOR DISPOSAL
Of STOCK YARDS

Washington. Feb. 7-Swift & Company
and Armour & Company filed today
with the District of Columbia supreme
court a new plan for the sale of their
stock yard interest In accord with terms
Of the consent degree aged upon with
the government more than a year ago.
The plan q a substitute for the one
recently disapproved by the court. un-
der which the interests would have
been acquired by F. H. Prince & Com
pany, Boston bankers.
1t contemplates appointment of sales
agents to sell the shares under super
vision of trustees who would have
control Of the stock meantime with
authority to vote It. and who would
receive $500 annually each.
The sales agents would give prefer
ence to buyers in this order: Live stock
producers. stockholders in the yards.
other than the defendants, common
carriers serving the yards; local citi-
Gems or municipalities or local syndi-
Gates.
The department Of justice will be CIV
en- time to study the new plan and If
objections are filed argument will be
heard by the court before final de-
cision Is rendered.
The stock yard interests which 1t Is
proposed to sell and the price per share
would be asked for the stock are the
st. Paul Union Stock Yards Company.
500, Union Stock Yards Company OF
Omaha. Limited. s11O; St. Louis Nation
al Stock Yards, sl20; the Denver Union
Stock Yards Company. $50; Fort
Worth Stock Yards Company. 500;
Sioux City Stock Yards Company, pre-
ferret $50. common $50 and the Bour-
bon Stock Yards Company $50.
The time for completing the sale
would be fixed by the court. but should
the sales agents report inability to dis
pose of the stock within the limit set.
the court would extend the time with
the provisions of the submitted plan
remaining in effect. The trustees pro-
posed under the plan would be ap-
pointed by the court. would number
three, and the defendant companies
would execute and deliver to them
powers of attorney.
The defendants, or some Of them, ask
for additional time in which to dispose
of their holdings in stock yards othet
than those named.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Down to- Business

The business of the Legislature has,
OF course, been greatly delayed by the
whole event, but members were ready
to buckle down to work with a vim. in
order in the next few weeks to catch
up with the schedule.
The Senate is again organized with
the choice of Senator Charles E. Cur
ney of Cumberland county as Presi-
dent Pro Tempore.
Both House and Senate picked up
the business where it ceased on Mon
day, Jan. 81, and from now on, 1t will
lie busy times at the Capitol.
Governor Baxter arrived in the city
earlier than was expected, coming
from Portland late Sunday and secur-
ing. good nights rest. He moved his
personal and business papers and ef-
fects from the private Office Of the
President of the Senate, which he had
continued to occupy, into the private
Offices of the Governor and where he
will hereafter be found.
The Governor Is looking finely and
said he had largely recovered from
the tremendous strain of the previous
week and should be ready now to give.
his undivided attention to the State
business.
Governor Baxter said when asked
concerning the transmission Of his
message to the Legislature, that he
would probably be ready for that duty
about Wednesday, although he could
Continued on Page 2-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
PUBLISHERS ASK
FREE ENTRY OF ALL
NEWS PRINT PAPER

Washington, Feb. free entry Of
news print paper from all foreign
ountries as we'll as Canada, was urged
today before the House ways and
means committee by American news
paper publishers.
They replied to the proposal made
Saturday by newsprint manufacturers
that the duty on news print be made
SIS ton except on that coming from
'anada, which would enter free. Seth
Thomason of the Chicago Tribune,
speaking for the American Newspaper
Publishers Association, told the COM
mittee that American forests were SO
depleted that no tariff which could
be imposed would cause an expansion
in the news print industry. PRODUCE
ton in the United States was only 70
per cent. of the consumption of q
IA, 900 tons last year, he said, and he
believed the ratio would be lowered
this year.
Alarm of the news print manufac-
turers over the increased output of
Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian
mills was groundless. Mr.. Thomson
said. because the product was 50 in
ferior that no publisher in the United
States would use it even if it could
be bought at SIS less ton than the
American product.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
BrOckt0n Coal Men
Must Explain High
Prices Now Charging

Boston, Feb. Estate Fuel Admins
traitor Huffman announced today that
he would conduct public investigation
into prices charged by Brockton coal
dealers In serving notice on George
w. Alden, fuel administrator for that
city, Mr.. Huffman said the stocks on
hand in Brockton dealers yards Feb
ruary l showed something over 1000
tons. with receipts to the city Of ap-
proximately Ave cars per day" since
that date.
ION percentage basis" he continued.
"these stocks on hand and cars received
compare favorably with many other
communities in this state. The people
Of Brockton should not be led by fear
OF q shortage into buying unnecessarily
Of coal at present high prices charged
by local dealers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Rail Workers Say
Wilson Refusal
STRENGTHENS Their Case

New York, Feb. 7-Recent re1usal OF
President Wilson to intervene, in the
controversy over railroad wages was a
complete vindication of the stand as
sumed by the railroad employees. B. M.
Jewell, president of the railroad en-
ployes department of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor, declared in state
ment here today.
The decision of the President, he said.
placed the jurisdiction of wages and
working conditions under the railroad
labor board while financial matters are
retained for adjustment by the inter-
state commerce commission. This de-
cision was the result of claims adj
vanced by. railroad executives that the
carriers must adjust wage or face bank
ruptcy. The President refused to sub
NIT the matter to Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Name American
Polo Team to Meet
British Next June

New York, Feb. 7-IIembersAof the
American Polo team, which will meet
the English four at Nottingham next
June for the international polo trophy
are rapidly completing their arrange
ments for the trip abroad.
The squad of six players, consisting
OF Louis E. Stoddard, Devereux Mil
ourn, Thomas Hitchcock Jr., J. Wat
son Webb, Charles E. Rumsey and
Earl W. Topping. plan to leave for
England at the earliest possible date.
At is expected that at least two Of
The squad will arrive in England
ABOUT April 1. and the others follow
DIS soon as can be conveniently ar
ranged.
The players Immediately will begin
preliminary practice with fifty ponies
Shipped abroad last December.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
BAN ON army RECRUITING
ORDERED BY BAKER FOLLOWS
OVERRIDING WILSON VETO

Washington, Feb. Complete ces-
sation of army recruiting was ordered
tonight by Secretary Baker in accord
ance with the direction Of Congress
as embodied in joint resolution
passed over the veto of President Will
son.
The war secretary acted to stop re-
cruiting through orders sent to all re-
cruiting officers within a few hours
after Congress had completed adop-
tion of the resolution which directs
cessation of all recruiting until the
army is reduced to 175,o00 men.
He did not wait for official notifi-
cation of the action of Congress COM
pleted late in the day through a vote
in the Senate. and beginning tomor-
row no recruits will beaccepted for
the army except who have served one
or more enlistment periods.
Army officers have estimated that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
ALLIED nation TURNED DOWN
WHENIT ASKED j. S. TO CALL OFF
DEBTS WORD OF TREASURY HEAD

washington, Feb. 7.-Declaration
by Secretary Houston that An unnam-
ed allied government had proposed to
the United States cancellation of its
war obligations to this country; a
wrangle over status Of war loans to
Russia add Russian embassy financing.
and a decision to divide the investi-
cation as to foreign loans with the
foreign relations committee marked
today's session of the Senate judiciary
committee. The proposal Of Senator
Reed, Democrat, Missouri. to prohibit
consideration.
Secretary Houston said merely that
zone government" had proposed can
cellations by the United States OF
loans to it. He preferred mot to say"
what government. and the question
was not pressed by Senator Reed.
Most of the session was taken up
with discussion of Mr.. Houston's as
sertion that he did not propose to
make further loans to foreign gov
ernments. The secretary declared.
however. that it would be "unfortu-
nate" If the United States failed to
live up to solemn commitments" and
make additional payments. IL request,
ed. in the case of balances, estimated
at 75.000.000. standing to the credit
of allied nations. He added that no
such requests had been made or indi-
Gated.
The Russian loan came up in testi-
mony of Nicholas Kelley. assistant
treasury secretary in charge of foreign
loans. who testified that before the
fall of the Kerensky government Rus
STA had received $4,000, 900 in war
credits. No additional payments. he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
HOUSE VOTES
$1OO,
FOR GOOD ROADS

Washington, Feb. IA bill author
izing the appropriation Of 100000. 900
for road improvements during the ifs
cal year 1922 was passed today by
the House 27S to So.
The measure also would make avail
able for two years additional federal
funds already allotted to states for
road work, but not expended. Taken
up under suspension of rules. the bill
needed a two-thirds vote for passage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

it will require nine months or until
next November I, to reduce the army
from the present more than 21S.000
enlisted men strength to the 175.0oO
figure. The army appropriation bills
up for passage tomorrow in the House,
however. provides maintenance for on
ly 10000 men af<er next July 1, and
should it be enacteS in that form the
reduction process will have to be
carried beyond November 1. Recruit
ing for the last few weeks has aver
aged about 1000 men a day.
The Senate voted 81 to late today
to override the presidents veto Of the
reduction resolution, Senator Kirby,
Democrat, Arkansas, alone being re-
corded as sustaining the president.
The House voted overwhelmingly to
adopt the resolution over the presi-
dents veto last Saturday, soon after
the veto message was received at the
capitol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

|
Washington, Feb. 1.-Two
big relief measures were put
through the House in a hurry
today and a third was beaten
by a slight margin. Called up
under suspension of rules, a
proceeding which required a
two-thirds vote on passage, the
$13, 100000 soldier hospital bill
was passed by a rising vote,
and the 500, 100000 road fund
appropriation won with votes
to spare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
$4,000 BUILDINGS
MONMOUTH FARM
BURNED TO GROUND
Especial to Kennebec Journal.)

Especial to kennebec Journal.)
Monmouth, Me-. Feb. 7.-Buildings
on the farm owned by John H. Litch-
field of Auburn and occupied by
Charles Meade and family, about
three quarters of mile north of Mon
mouth Center. were entirely destroyed
by fire Monday afternoon. The blaze
started in the barn about 4.30 o'clock
Mr.. Meade's daughter discovered the
fire in the haymow on passing through
the barn on her return from school.
The flames were already pouring
through the roof. and with consider
able presence Of mind. using a knife
from her dinner box. she cut the halter
of the horse, the only livestock, in
time to let the animal escape injury.
The house could have been saved had
there been a water supply. The build
ings were built about eight years ago
and were the most expensive in town,
They were equipped with all the mod
ern improvements. The contents Of
the house were saved. The cost of
the buildings when new was fully
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Gov. Alden's View

Topeka, Kas., Feb. THE purpose
of Alexander Howat and other mine
union officials in calling coal min
ers' strike in the Pittsburgh region
apparently is to discredit the Kansas
court of industrial relations in the six
states where bills to create similar
tribunals have been introduced. Gov
ernor H. J.. Allen declared in state
ment today.
Industrial court bills have been in
troduced in Iowa, Nebraska, Okla
homa, Texas, Colorado and Washing
ton," Governor Allen said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

Pittsburgh, Kas., Feb. T.
District Judge Curran late to-
day issued attachments for the
immediate arrest of Alexander
Howat, president of the Kansas
Coal Miners, and all the men,
lbers of the district executive
board of the union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

said. were made until early in 1920
when Russian embassy officials were
allowed to draw 100000 with the I'M
Outstanding that it would be replaced.
Objection of senator's at this point
caused an executive session at which
1t was decided to leave International
aspects Of loan matters to the foreign
relations committee, the judiciary COM
mittee to resume hearings on the Reed
measure Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
GERMAN BATTLESH|P PRIZE
May Be TARGET IN PROPOSED
TESTPLANES VS., MAJOR SHIPS

Washington; Feb. 7-Participation
by the War department in a se1ies
of experiments to determine the
value of aircraft against major naval
vessels was invited by Secretary
Daniels today in letter to Secretary
Baker.
The first Of the tests will be
Mr.. Daniels said, and conditions ap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

troximating as closely as possible
those of battle will be simulated,
The captured German battleship Os-
friesland. of 26,50o tons. probably
viii be used for the first experiment.
- Admiral r. u. Coontz. chief of
naval operations prior to the making
public of Secretary Daniels letter.
had told the House naval committee
that within the next three months
the Navy department would bomb
Continued on Page 4-coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

The 80th Legislature of
Maine reassambled at 4.30
o'clock Monday afternoon, af-
ter a weeks recess of the sad
dest nature in the history of
any session of our Legislature,
occasioned by the tragic death
of the late Governor Frederic
H. Parkhurst. I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
CAN NITRO
CLYCERINE
USED AS TOY
Terrific Expl o S i o n
When Boy Attempts
to Cut Top Off with
Axe = Teacher and
Five Killed Instantly
Two O t h ers Die
Later-Several Hurt

Lawrenceville. Ills, Feb. T.
Eight persons are dead and an
other probably fatally injured
as the result of the explosion Of
a can of nitroglycerine, at a
cross roads school, two miles
west of here, shortly after noon
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Rail Relief Today

The big upset of the day was the
defeat of the Winslow bill to permit
partial payments to railroads under
the guaranty section Of the transport
tation act. Backed almost solidly by
Republicans, it was killed because
two members did not shout answers
when their names were called. Dem
/ CONTINUED on Page 4-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
SOLDIER HOSPITAL AND
ROAD BILLS PASS HOUSE
! SLIP BLOCKS RR. Relief.
Ravens for Disabled Vets
Carries Expenditure
$13,000,O00

Good Roads Measure
Provides for $780,
100000 Fund - Bill
to P nit Partial
Payments to r a il
roads Under Guaran-
ty Fails by Two Votes
- Passage Assured
Today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
The Death List

Emmitt Eunyan, 80 years of age,
teacher, and the following pupiIs:
Raymond Groves, 9.
Howard Lett, 7.
Thomas Lett, his brother, II.
Charles WeIton, S.
Robert MeCausland, II.
Elmer MccausIand, II
Elmer Mellet, 10.
Richard Peters, 2.
Others Injured
Lester Groves, II, brother OF
Raymond Groves, is expected to die.
CONTINUED on Page 4-Col. g.
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Blizzard Grips
Newfoundland Isle

st. Johns, N. F., Feb. 1.-THE worst
blizzard in years and the second to
sweep the island within a week was
raging here tonight. Railroad traffic
was completely blocked and steamships
were tied up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
RANGELEY BOY
FATALLY SHOT

Rangeley. Me-. Feb. HAIRY Pickel.
IA. son of Guy Pickel. died of wounds
inflicted by the accidental discharge
Of rife when he passed 1t to a COM
panion. He lived only a few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Portland Man Sue
ceeds Baxter, Now
Governor
new CHIEFS.
MESSAGE ON
WEDNESDAY

Solons Back A f t e r
Weeks R e c e S S
Joint Com m i t t e e
N a m e d to Investi-
g a t e Agricultural
Condition of State =
Move to Establish
Restaurant in Capt.
tol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Follows Strike Or.
der in Kansas
Coal Fields
REGARDED AS
TEST STRENGTH
C0URT-UN|0N

Strike Order Attempt
to Discredit Court Of
Industrial Relations
Pending in Six States
Declares Governor
Allen Union Lead
ers Non-committal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
THE WEATHER
UNSETTLED

New England and Eastern New
York: Unsettled weather Tuesday.
probably snow; Wednesday cloudy,
not much change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
General Foreeast

The outlook is for cloudy and un-i
settled Weather In the states east Of
the Mississippi river Tuesday and
Wednesday and snow is probable in
north sections.
Winds-North of Sandy Hook:
Moderate northeast and probably
snow Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Tuesday unsettled. probably snow;
Wednesday fair. not much change in
temperature; moderate northeast
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-08

= Genuine bargains IN heuseheld tues
nieuro ars, advertised every day In
The Journal. asad the classified ode
md save money.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1921-12-08
CHAPTER XII.
Jailed,

Jailed.
Gainesville nestles close between
the points Of two outlying foothills.
and 1t is delightfully."- lazy and old
fashioned town. For the most part it
is made up Of gabled old brick houses.
which have pretty settings of. green
lawn, roses. honeysuckles and trees.
Even in the small business district,
the streets are lined with trees. They
have electric lights there. and water
mains, a common school and high
school, courthouse, jail and a
theater.
It was little after nightfal when
Dale and the other two men rode
through the shaded streets. Dale noted
that the people they met, under the
swinging lights spoke cordially and
with marked courtesy to his compan-
ions. 1t was very evident that the Of
ficer and Major Bradley were in high
standing in their home town.
Sheriff Tom Flowers drew in before
a hitchIng-rack that stood in front Of
the courthouse, a great old wooden
building with clock in its tower.
"We'Il dismount here" said he.
They did. The major took the rein
of Dale's horse.
"Tll see that the animal Is we'll
cared for, SIR" he said to Dale. "And
us soon as l have seen to our horses,
I'll be with you. l wish to talk mat
tiers over with you. Suppose I bring
supper for us both, chr"
Dale thanked Bradley. and turned
away with the officer. They walked a
short block and entered low, square
building of brick and stone of which
the windows were small and high and
barred with iron. Dale knew that it
was the Cartersville Jail, and his heart
sank in spite Of him. Just as death
BY violence had been entirely new to