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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Weeks to Get Opinion
as to Liability for
Stacker List Errors

Washington. April 1.-THE opinion
Of the department of justice as to the
possible liability of the government
the secretary of war and newspapers
for the publication of the names of
persons which may be enormously in
cluded in the lists of draft evaders
prepared by the war department. will
be sent to Secretary Weeks early next
week, Attorney General Daugherty
said today. Publication of the lists
has been held up by Secretary Weeks
pending receipt of the opinion
Mr.. Daugherty said careful consid-
Grafton was being given the subject.
He indicated also that the department
was giving weight to the possible in
clusion in the lists of the names of
Americans who enleted in the Allies
armies under assumed names.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Reform Association
Wants Dry Officers
Under Civil Service

Baltimore, April 14.-Activities of
the National Civil Service Reform
League in combating appointment
of loose and inefficient" prohibition
enforcement agents are reviewed in
the report of the council of the
league, read at the annual meeting
here today.
Reiterating charges that the en-
forcement personnel includes many
dishonest men and women, some with
criminal records, the report urges
support of a bill before Congress re-
under civil service regulation and
subjected to the customary examina-
lions. 1t also takes sharp issue with
provisions in the measure insisted
upon by the Anti-Saloon League
which would permit appointment of
persons without previous experience
in criminal investigation.
The Anti-Saloon League, the report
says, prefers to let these places on
tinue as political spoils rather than
agree to the normal method of pro-
viding for their competitive classifi-
cation under the civil service law.
Until the latter method is under
taken, it continues, the enforcement
of the prohibition law will not be
freed from the odium in which it is
now held.
The leagues. long opposition to the
system of appointing postmasters
(which retains in office permanently
or until removed on charges purely
political appointees' is set forth in
the report which proposes an open
competitive examination for such en-
cumbents in order to continue in
Office. These views the report says,
have been concurred in by the Pres
ident and the Attorney general.
Commenting on the Federal civil
service provision giving absolute pre-
ference to soldiers and sailors and
widows of former service men, the
report asserts:
"As time goes on the manifest I'M
fairness of veteran preference Is be-
coming more and more apparent to
the members of Congress. The effects
in the efficiency of the service will be
carefully noted by the league and the
evidence secured will be placed be-
fore the appropriate committees or
Congress with the request that this
vicious regulation be repealed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Spud Bargain
Puts Officers Hep
to Hidden Booze

Salem, Mass, April 1.-Two barrels
of alcohol. were uncovered by revenue
officers today soon after they began
search of a carload Of potatoes which
arrived here a few days ago from
Quebec. The shipment was con-
signed to a firm which so far as the
authorities have been able to Learn.
does not exist.
Suspicion was first directed to the
car. officials said, when a Boston man
laid claim to it and endeavored 10
dispose of the potatoes at an unusual
ly low price with the stipulation hat
his own men should assist in the un-
loadingt Later, it is said, he asked
to have the car reshipped to Canada.
About half of the car had been
emptied when the officers came upon
the two barrels of alcohol and search
was continued to see if it contained
more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Mary Ellen O'Brien

Mary Ellen O'Brien passed away at
her home on Central street at $50
Thursday afternoon. She was born
in ireland, July 10, 1876. the eldest
daughter of the late Michael ana
Ellen O'Brien. Besides brother,
Charles O'Brien and two sisters, Miss
Elizabeth O'Brien and Mrs. L. Fl.
Haines, all of Hallowell, she leaves
three nieces, Miss Gertrude Hoyt OF
Boston. Mrs. Charles Perkins and
Miss Helen Haines of Hallowell. and
four nephews. Charles Haines OF
Boston and Phillip, Charles and
James O'Brien of Hallowell. The flu
neral will be from the Sacred Heart
church at o'clock. Saturday morn
ing. Interment in Mt. Hope cemtery
in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
1 NDREw JACKSON was born

4 NDREW JACKSON was born
~ near the boundary line be-
tween North and South Caro-
lima, the son Of poor immigrants
who came from the north Of Ire
land. Before Andrew was born,
the father died, and the widow with
two children was left in utter des-
titution. Mrs. jackson lived with
a relative for ten years and repaid
the kindness by washing, mend
ing, and cooking. Andrew grew
up q very rough, rude, turbulent
boy. When five or six years Of
age he was sent to what was called
q school, in a wretched log pen
about twenty feet square. Here he
learned to read tolerably we'll.
Spelling was an art which he
never attained. He became some
what familiar with the four fund
amental rules Of arithmetic. This
was about all the school education
he ever received. He grew up to
be- a tall lank boy, with coarse hair
and freckled cheeks, with bare feet
dangling from trousers too short
for him, very fond Of athletic
sports, running, boxing, wrestling.
He was generous to the younger
and weaker boys.
When Jackson was nine years of
age the Declaration of Independ-
ence was signed, and the war soon
swept down into. the Carolinas,
bringing terror blood, and desola-
ton to the humble cabins Of the
Inhabitants. When Andrew was
fourteen, he and his brother were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Floral Offering at
Grave Roosevelt by Viyiani

New York, April 1.-THE grave of
Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay
was visited today by Rene Viviani,
special envoy from France. in COM
pany with Ambassador and Madame
Jusserand and Stephane Lauranne,
editor of LIE Matin.
The party stood with bowed heads
while M. Viviani placed a large flor
al wreath on the grave. Then Ma
dame Jusserand 'knelt and the visi-
tors offered a silent prayer.
Leaving the grave, members of the
party were luncheon guests of Mrs.
Roosevelt at Sycamore Hill.
NJ. Viviani will sail for France
next Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Snappy c. G. S. Team
In Brand New Toys
Carnival On Abr. 80

The baseball team of the Maria
Clark Grammar school will appear on
the Muster field for practice Satur-
day morning in their new uniforms
which they have just received.
The boys also have much new
baseball equipment including bats,
bat bag, mitts and a catcher's body
protector.
Everything will be carefully check
ed up at the end of the school year,
and will remain school property.
They have a team this year that
promises to surpass anything since
the team of 1916, and if the boys play
as well as they look, or one-half as
good as they feel, in their new uni
forms, there is no question but what
they will win every game this season.
The school is just bubbling over
with school spirit and Saturday. April
80 they will hold their second annual
May carnival at City hail.
Each grade will have it's booth,
where ice cream, punch. home made
candy and Maybaskets will be on
sale Also, they will have fish pond,
bigger than ever.
There will be social function" in
the afternoon for the younger set,
and a grand ball" in the evening for
the older folks, with music by kelly's
orchestra.
If the loyal citizens of Hallowell do
as we'll as they have in the past the
success of the carnival is assured.
The proceeds of this carnival are for
the benefit of the school athletic
fund, which will finish paying for the
playground equipment and pay for
the new baseball uniforms and other
equipment used for the ball team
thir yeor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
SCHOONER TURNS
UPSIDE DOWN OFF N. Y.

New York, April 1.-THE schooner
Amos Briggs. outward bound for
Nassau and Turks Island, capsized
tonight one mile from Scotland
lightship.
A wireless message from the light
ship said that five of the crew had
been rescued and that the captain
and one other member of the crew
remain on the drifting craft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

The Girl Scouts will meet in a
body Saturday morning at 800
o'clock, at the old Postoffice corner
to attend the first baseball game of
the Maria Clark Grammar school
team which plays against the fresh
men. After the game the girls will
hike to a farm two and one-half
miles away to pass the remainder of
the day. The day will be enjoyed
picking May-flowers and enjoying
outdoor sports. A picnic lunch will
be carried and hot-dogs will be fried
over campfire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Probe Dealings Mass.
Legislators in 1888
with Street Railways

Boston, April 14.-Notes for loans
totalling nearly 100000, number of
them secured by stock of the Boston
Elevated and Massachusetts, Electric
companies in 1918 and 1919. have been
found among the papers of the Fidel-
ity Trust Co., Edwin l.. Pride, an &C
countant, testified today. He appear
ed before the joint legislative commit
tee investigating alleged irregularities
in the legislatures of those years in
connection with street railway !egisla-
ton.
The notes bore the names Of former
President Of the Senate Edwin T. Nc
Knight, Representatives Andrew p
Doyle Of New Bedford and George NJ
Worrall of Attleboro, and former Rep
resentative John l.. Donovan, Pride
said.
1t had been charged that legislators
bought stock with money borrowed
without security from Boston trust
companies, including some of those
closed by the bank commissioner last
winter, in anticipation of legislation
which later sent up the price of the
shares" on stock exchanges.
Two notes of 1918 and 1919 bearing
Worral's name aggregated $59,146 and
were secured by Massachusetts, Elec-
trio and Boston Elevated stock, Pride
testified. Meningitis name vas on
an unsecured note dated May 80, 1918,
upon which 1886 was still due after
$500 had been paid. he said. Mrs.
Meningitis name was on one dated
May Is. 1919, for $4,000 which was Sc
cured by 200 shares of Boston Elevat-
ed and 100 shares of New York. New
Haven & Hartford railroad. This last
had been paid, he added.
Doyle's name was ON notes of s23SS
dated May IL, 1918, secured by 100
shares of Massachusetts, Electric pre-
ferred, which later was paid. and. for
$4566 dated March IL, 1919, secured by
200 shares Of Massachusetts, Electric.
Pride testified.
The books of E. NJ. Hamlin. a Bos-
ton banker. showed where Doyle paid
S4566 by check issued by the Fideli-
~ Trust Co. and received 200 shares
OF Massachusetts Electric, the witness
added
on stub in the book of the treasur-
er of the Fidelity Trust Co. on May 10.
1918, was noted payment 10 Doyle of
$23SS, with the added inscription "for
McK.." Pride testified.
Donovan's name appeared on a note
Tor S5913 dated April 4, 1918, secured
oy 100 shares of Boston Elevated, and
notation the same day was fourd of a
treasurer's check of the trust compa-
ny to Donovan for the same amount
Pride said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

Just as r. Mcleod of Buffalo. a
tourist, had parked his car in front
of a hotel in Simcoe, Ont, a hotel
employe came out beating a tin pan
as dinner signal. A swarm of bees
was following the queen up the
street. Hearing the beating of the
pan, the queen settled on the front Of
Mr.. McLeod's car, and the other bees
swarmed around her. In efforts to
dislodge the swarm everyone was
stung. Finally a bee-keeper from
the country started a cloud of to-
bacco smoke and the bees were hived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Money Easy in N. e.

New York, April 14-Officials of the
loo a,federal reserve bank held
protracted session to discuss credit
conditions. They had no comment to
make concerning the lower discount
rates ordered by the Boston Federal
Reserve Bank. 1t was pointed out
that money conditions in New Eng
land were especially easy at this
time as indicated by the high ratio
of reserves reported last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Like "Humoresque," "HeIiotrope" .
Picture of a Different Type

81 At last that elusive object for
which all the movie makers are con-
Slinually seeking-the picture that is
*different."
81 Cosmopolitan Productions achieved
~ in "Humoresque:" now, it is said,
Che same producers have done it
again with "Heliotrope," the screen
Nersion of Richard Washburn Child's
popular story. 1t will be shown at
The Johnson Opera House for two
BAYS commencing Today While the
Bfmance of two young people is de-
Sveloped to a happy ending in the
picture, the main theme is that of a
father who sacrifices his life to pre-
vent disgrace from Detailing his
Daughter. 1t is the story of q sim
ming woman foiled by a regenerated
Bconvct and of the happiness that
comes to the latter's daughter as the
y esult of his heroic action.
Pathe News and comedy accom-
spany this production-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
LOCAL NOTICE

Members of the Patriotic Club are
making elaborate preparations to en-
terrain the public on Monday evening,
April IS, at City hall at their first
public dance. There will be contra,
round and square dances. Favors will
be distributed during the evening.
Cottle's truck to Gardiner after the
dance. Ladies. Csc. plus war tax of
SC, 40; gents, SOC plus &c war tax, 55c
apr15d3t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Opposition in Lewiston
To Parent Measures

Lewiston. April 14-Plans are I'm.
DER way in Lewiston to invoke the
referendum on the bills passed by the
Legislature known as the Parent
bills. These relate to Lewiston mu-
nicipaf affairs. but were passed with
out any referendum attached there
to. This forces State wide referen-
dunn on questions that are purely To-
cal to Lewiston, but advocates of this
Plan say that they resent Augusta
dictation IN municipal affairs, al
though they admit that some of these
bills have excellent features and they
deserve TO be sustained The point
they are making is that Lewiston has
right to determine how it shall
govern its own local affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

Repairs on the concrete roadway on
the Causeway arc in progress. With
paint and repairs the somewhat dingy
locality is beginning to put on d pros
porous air. Full time in the Common
wealth Shoe & Leather Co. is :he only
thing needed to make things hum in
this section of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
The nine-word will of DR.. Heyes

The nine-word will Of DR.. Heyes
Clement of Philadelphia, written N
lead pencil on a scrap Of paper and
devising an estate valued at $35. 900 70
his wife, has been admitted to pro-
bate, against the protest Of his aged
mother, who would have inherited
$4,000. but who has two daughters
living in affluence. The will. written
by DR.. Clement the night before his
wife went to a hospital for a serious
operation, reads: IF Lois lives, will
her all I own"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
CHIMNEY CRASH
KILLS YOUTH AT
SOUTH BRISTOL

South Bristol, Me, April 14-Har-
ward H. Foster, IS, died today from
injuries received when part of a
chimney fell upon him yesterday
while removing furniture from the
residence of Capt. Plummer J. Lee
man during a fire which destroyed
it. He was married six weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Storm Warnings

Washington, April 1.-THE weather
bureau tonight issued the following
storm warnings: ..
Advisory southwest storm warning
Top. NJ Norfolk. Va, to Boston. Mass.
Disturbance central over south Michi-
gan, moving northeastward in connec-
ton with the high pressure over north
Atlantic ocean. Will cause increasing
south and southwest winds tonight
and Friday, probably reaching gale
force"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
CUBAN CHESS SHARK
WINS THIRD GAME

Havana, April 15--Jose R. Capa-
blanca, Cuban expert won the 18th
game in the international chess
match soon after midnight when DR..
Emanuel Lasker, the German master.
resigned. DR.. Lasker failed to make
his 48th move. This is the third
game which has been won by the
Cuban player.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Taking Baby's Picture

For either the amateur home snap
shots or when you take baby to n
sreal' photographer to have her pic
ture taken, do not dress her up" in
her best clothes, or let her know that
she is to pose for her portrait. Let
her wear one Of her second best"
white dresses, or even play costume.
and she will be more herself than if 'all
decked up in her best finery. which is
almost certain to give her self-con-
scious look.-Exchange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Canadians Rule on Exchange Rate

Ottawa, April 1.-THE Board of
Railway Commissioners ruled today
that the rate of exchange in con-
nection with shipments of freight
between points in Canada and the
United States from April Is to April
80, inclusive, will be 10 is per cent.
The surcharge on such traffic will be
eight per cent. The rate of surcharge
on international passenger business
will be based on Is per cent. ex-
change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Sleuths to Watch Out
for Gamblers in Base
Rail Park at Phila.

Philadelphia, April 14-Detectives
will be assigned to the Philadelphia
National League baseball park, with
instructions to arrest anyone at
tempting to gamble, William F.
Baker, president of the club, an
nounced tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
To Name New Chief
Of Staff in Day or Two

Washington. April 14-After a
conference with President Harding
late today. Secretary Weeks said he
had definitely decided who he would
name for chief of staff of the army.
The announcement will be made in
a day or two, he added.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
FRANCE Accepts
HUGHES VIEWS
ON RIGHTS OF u. S.

Washington, April 14.-Frances re-
ply to Secretary Hughes note of April
regarding the Japanese mandate over
the Pacific island of zap is interpreted
in ,.aicial circles here as tantamount to
acceptance of the principles laid down
by the American government that the
United States has surrendered none Of
it's rights in the former German over
seas possessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Bound by the Bonnets

She was refined old lady and her
friend sat near her in the church on
Sunday morning. She leaned over to
speak to her friend. The ornaments in
their bonnets became fastened together
and they couldn't get them apart I'M
til a nearby woman came to the res
cue. BY this time the congregation
was all smiling, and it is needless to
say how embarrassed the old ladies
were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

The regular monthly meeting of the
Fraternal Parish of the Universalist
church will be held this evening The
entertainment will be of patriotic
nature. All members and all others in
terested are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

1t has always been impossible to re-
STOCK the celebrated Fraser River fish
ing grounds in British Columbia with
salmon eggs from hatcheries, because
the fertile eggs will not stand carriage
oy pack animals over rough mountain
trails. Now it is proposed to trans
port eggs to the fishing grounds by
airplane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
ADJUSTMENTS

.poraldina at The Strand Today-A
Wonderful Woman - "Fire Bugs"
and International News
Doraldina, known far and wide for
her daring interpretations of un-
Familiar Hawaiian dances, is the star
IN Passion Fruit" the Metro pro-
Iuction which comes as the feature
Attraction at the Strand Today.
This wonderful creature who was
so idolized and popular on the stage
With her hula dances, brings to the
bcreen both a superb gift for acting
Ind marvellous dancing ability. Not
pnly that. but she introduces into the
picture many strange dances of the
South Sea Islands never hitherto
seen
Comedy, Fire Bugs" and Internal
tional News on same bill.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

Friends of Guy II. Overlook, U. 3
N, formerly of this city, now sta
toned at Valtijo, Calif.,r will regret
to hear of his serious illness, al
though reports have been received by
his family to the effect that he is as
comfortable as can be expected fol-
lowing two serious surgical opera
tiOnS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Powers and son
Harold of Bangor passed Thursday
as the guest of Mrs. L. X. Hoyt, leav-
ing in the evening for Portland where
they are to visit before returning to
their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

The Paris woman's magazine, Femina,
mas published the answers from more
than 5000 women in response to the
question: What great man would you
marry If you could?" Nearly 1000 Of
the women said Marshal Foch!"
Flaubert was the next most popular
Dante got one vote. D'Annunzio got
10. -Four women said they would pre-
fer Woodrow Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

The Hose Company of the Hallow-
ell Fire Department, responded to
still alarm Thursday afternoon at
about $3.50 O'Clock. for what proved to
be a grass blaze in the pasture of W..
E. Paine, on outer Middle street. With
the aid of few men armed with
chemicals and brooms the flames were
quickly extinguished. with little
damage being done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

The Ladies' Aid of the Highland
avenue M. E. church will meet in the
vestry, Friday afternoon at 230 o.
clock. Mrs. Cook, Mrs. E. c. Dill.
Mrs. Goodspeed and Mrs. Moore will
entertain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

Mrs. A. T. Schumann and Miss Ca
Uterine Hatch, who have been pass
ing the winter in Boston, have re-
turned and reopened their home on
Main avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15
Tarr. Bishop

Edwin w. Tarr and Miss Laura M.
Bishop, both of Gardiner. were unit
ed in marriage April 9, by Rev. G. G.
Kincaid, pastor of the Free Baptist
church. Mr. and Mrs Tarr will re-
side at II Cobbossee avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

The government boat "Azeia,
which has been locked at the Win
gate wharf for several days engaged
in placing the buoys in the river, lett
Wednesday on it's return to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

There will be a rehearsal of the
mems Choir of the First Baptist
church this Friday evening at the
nome of Frank Eugley, So Fountain
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

The number. Of workers in the auto
mobile industry last year. which av-
eraged 100000 hands, represented a
numerical strength equal to ten army
divisions. and $4,000 more than the U.
q. Steal CORPORATION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-15

Wages of hired men on farms in
the United States. have more than
doubled in the last 10 years, tripled
in 20 years, and were more than four
times higher last year than they
were in 1879.