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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
Gompers Gives
Reason for Break
with International


of relations between the American
Federation of Labor and the Interna-
tional Federation of Trades Unions
was based principally on failure of the
constitution of the latter organizat ion
to protect the complete autonomy" of
its members. This was made clear in
letter sent by Samuel Gompers,
president of the American Federation,
to Jan Oudegeest, secretary of the In
ternational federation at Amsterdam,
a copy of which was made public here
tonight.
Other considerations enumerated by
MIR. Gompers were:
That through the issuance of ap-
peals and proclamations the executive
body of the International Federation
had committed the federation TO a rev.
dictionary principle to which the
American Federation is and always has
been uncompromisingly opposed and
10 which no labor movement guided by
democratic ideals could give approval
That system of dues had been
adopted which would place upon the
American Federation of Labor heavy
and unbearable expense"
Requests for a clear exposition of
the International Federations stand
on the question of national autonomy
and for readjustment of the ques-
ton of dues have met with mo favor
able response" from Ans terdam, the
letter said, but more serious than
,.s}h nov. #
international officers during the
months that have elapsed since the Or
ganization OF the new International
Federation.
Frequent appeals have been made
by the officers of the International
Federation" Mr.. Gompers reminded
Secretary Oudegeest. and by repre-
sentatives of British labor, asking
that the American Federation of La
Dor place itself in accord with the
international Federation. At the
same time the executive officers have
pursued a policy completely at vari-
ance with that of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor"
The policy of the International, he
shown in the adoption of resolu-
ton calling for revolutionary action
with the specialization of industry"
THE American Federation of Labor
is opposed to that policy and there
can be no compromise between the two
points of view" the letter said.
The American Federation of La
Dor is most anxious to be part of an
international trade union movement.
1t is our purpose to be helpful to the
workers of every country in their pur-
pose to better the lives and work of
toilers. If such an international fed
Grafton will vouchsafe and guarantee
the autonomy and independence of the
American Federation of Labor we
shall join it regardless of any poll
cies and theories for which the va
rious national movements may declare
in their own countries.s
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PITTSFIELD

c. r.. Phinney, local agent for the
American Express Company. was in
Bangor on business, Tuesday night
s. l.. Provender left Monday after
noon for a business visit in Portland
Percy Hanscom left for Boston
Monday, to attend the automobile
show
Lyle McCrillis of Dexter passed
Sunday in town with friends.
Liue.t f. S. Knowlton and Verne
White returned Monday from Bangor
where they attended a school of in
struction for officers of the National
Guard.
G. r. ChadbOurne, private secretary
to Governor Baxter, was i'm town
Monday on his return from Harmony
where he was a weekend guest of
his daugter. Mrs. Dyer.
d. p. Whitney of Cambridge. was
in town Monday, leaving later for
Portland on business.
Miss Ellen Millett and r. E. Boom
er of Auburn, who have been guests
of Miss Millett's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. S. B. Millett in Palmyra, were
ir town Monday, calling on friends
leaving later for Auburn.
Rev. A. M. Cox is in town the guest
of his daughter, Mrs. George Robin
son on North Main street.
Mrs. Nellie NJ. Hunnewell and Miss
Florence Buxton left Tuesday for
Portland where they will attend the
State Council of the Daughters of the
American Revolution as representa-
tives of the Elizabeth Pierce Chapter.
The third in a series of lessons
given by Roland Cony on Government
will be given in the Grammar school
building Wednesday evening. The
subject for the meeting will be State
and County Government. All are cor
daily invited to attend these meet
ings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Coltart are
receiving congratulations on the birth
Of a son, Robert Ernest, born March
|s
Miss s. p. Moses. field representa-
tive of the American Red Cross, and
Miss Edith l.. Soule Of Augusta, State
director of the division of public
health nursing, were in town Monday
afternoon in the interest of the Pitts
field Chapter ofAmerican Red Cross.
Deputy Sheriff r. A. Wheeler of
Hartland was in town Monday, leav-
ing later on business trip toBoston
Mrs. A. N. Clark of Corinna. who
has been in town the guest of Mrs.
Greenwood, has returned to her home.
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S19,7O0,0 900 Paid
American Ry. Express

Macon, Ca, Mar. 15-The Ameri-
can Railway Express Company has
already been reimbursed $19,700,OO0
from the United States treasury to
cover losses incurred through opera
tions. during the six months guaran-
tee period from March 1 to Septem-
Der 1, 1920, w. A. Benson, assistant
to the pice president Of the COM
pany, testified in Federal court to-
day at the beginning of the trial Of
81 of 81 men indicted on charges
of conspiracy to rob the company of
more than 100000 Of goods. The
loss and damage claims alone for
goods stolen during that period will
exceed $12,0O0.000. he said.
For loss and damage claims during
four months of the guarantee period
Mr.. Benson said, the government had
paid out $S.OO0.0O0. The total deficit
for the operation during - the six
months period, he added was more
than S3O,000.OO0. as compared with
gross receipts Of over $62,770,00O.
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WINDSORVILLE

William Trask will have post
card shower the Goth, it being his 65th
birthday.
Robins and phoebe birds were seen
here the 18th day of March. The crows
and blue jays have been with us all
winter
Willis Pinkham was business Wis
itor in Augusta Wednesday,.
Andrew Reed was a caller in this
section Friday.
John Wilcox who is again on the
road with his meat cart or rather
auto, was in this neighborhood Fri
day.
Arthur Brann of Cooper's Mills.
was business caller here one day
last week.
The travelling is reported to be very
bad.
Mrs J. p. Stilphen who fell and
injured her foot is able to be around
again.
Rose Piper was a recent visitor of
friends in Somerville.
Noah Bruce of Somerville was a
Sunday. guest of Arthur Piper.
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FAIRFIELD

William Burke has returned from
Madison. where he has been passing a
few days .-.
Gayland Bennett will leave today for
Boston to attend the automobile show.
Miss Alberta T'oss and Mrs. Z. A.
Emery left yesterday for Portland to
attend State meeting of the Royal
Neighbors
Miss Iona Littlehale of West Paris
is the guest of her sister, Miss Edith
Littlehale.
The past noble grands of Good Will
Rebekah Lodge No. so met at the
home Of Miss vesta Written Monday
officers elected were: President, Mrs.
Clara Nye; vice president. Miss Vesta
Whitten; SECRETARY and treasurer,
Miss Helen Corron. Plans were dis
cussed for Past Noble Grands night
which will be observed saan and a So
cial evening enjoyed.
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the George
o. Grover Post will hold it's sewing
circle at the home of Mrs. Abbie J..
Ladd this afternoon.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the
Universalist church will meet at the
home of Mrs. George Smell Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. w. H Totman has gone to
Portland to attend the state council of
the d. A. r. as a delegate Of silence
Howard Hayden Chapter.
Emerson Parlin has. returned to
Portland, where he IS employed after
passing the week end in town with
his mother.
/ There was large attendance at the
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NEW PLANE
TYPES ACCEPTED

Washington Mar. 15-Ir the first
open airplane design competition to
be conducted by the Navy depart
ment, five designs for new type Of
naval plane have been accepted on
preliminary examination out of to-
tai of 40 submitted by so corporations
and individuals, it was announced TO-
day. The competition was held to
develop a type of plane especially
suited for use in spotting and control
of battleship gupfire at sea, none, Of,
the present types of planes being
wholly satisfactory for this work, it
was said.
The five designs accepted will be
subjected to final examination by ma
val experts to determine the order Of
merit of the best four. Exclusive
ownership and use of these will be
purchased by the department for
specified payments ranging from SIG
900 for the best to $1,000 for that Civ
en- fourth rating.
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Physician Victim
(CSnt;6usd from, paae one)

The package had been mailed at the
Arson postoffice about z o'clock.
man came into the postof1ce and in
CURED for package which he ex-
pected. In the search they found the
picking 1t up and asking IL that was
Pepper package Frank Smell recalls
picking it up and asking If that was
the one for which they were hunting.
1t was noticed that the package car
ried Is cents worth of postage, which
was more than was needed. The
package was described as being very
heavy. This is recalled by those who
handled 1t. 1t was done up in brown
paper and the address was on la
bel. The postmistress at the Arson
|rostoffice is Miss Fannie Pinkham.
The label was placed on with a sub
stance which glazed it completely
There was nothing on the package to
indicate who sent it.
DIR. Pepper is one of the leading
citizens Of the town. a well known
doctor and the people of the COM
munity are very much excited over
the terrible deed. DR.. Pepper is about
Sc years old and a veteran of the
World War.
The workers at the Arson postoffice
can not recall that any suspicious
looking people or strange people were
In the ONCE Monday night. although
there were a number of patrons COM
ing and going all the evening. The
postoffice in Arson is located in the
drug store conducted by F. 4. Man
tor.
Dr. Pepper has a wife and one
daughter. Mrs. Jack Barker, who
lives in Boston. The doctor was in
Augusta, about Is years ago, going
there directly from medical school.
He stayed but short time and then
came to Madison where he has since
practiced.
DR.. Pepper was taken to the Som
erset hospital in Skowhegan. Opera
ton was made upon his face. 1t was
found that his left jaw was splinter
ed. The right arm was amputated
just below the elbow and the fourth
finger of the left hand was also taken
off His face was found to be badly
bruised and full of powder.
DR.. w. s. Milliken. the attending
physician. expressed the belief that
the injuries will not prove fatal.
Sheriff John A. Mooers of Show
hogan went to Madison early after
the explosion to engineer the investi-
cation. A piece of lead pipe was
found in the wrecked office and it is
the supposition that the bomb was
contained in that.
Postoffice investigators are expect
ed this morning. Deputy Sheriffs
Cole and Clarke are already here
working on the case. Deputy Sheriff
Adams is of the opinion that the in
fernal machine was made in Arson
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RECEIVERSHIP
Continued from Page One)

The cost of recelvership for all
the New England roads, Mr.. Rich said.
would not be more than 3 per cent of
the proposed increase in rates.
ut is highly important that the
credit of the railroads be restored,
he said, land the credit of the New
Haven will never be restored until the
liabilities are scaled down to receiv-
ership. The New Haven ought to be
reorganized and this opportunity ought
not to be lost. One of the essential
reasons for receivership for the New
Haven is the millions sunk and in
vestments impaired in outside prop
critics."
Replying to questions asked by
members of the commission Mr.. Rich
said an increase in rates would be
unfortunate because that will never
settle or solve the cost problems"
Rates should be adjusted to bring
more revenue, Mr.. Rich declared.
pointing out that the gross revenue
for the Boston 81 Maine in January
of this year was less than in the cor
responding month last year in spite of
increases in freight and pas senger
rates.
New England traffic officers" he
continued, ARE not independent but
are working in conjunction with off,
cials of the trunk lines. The traffic
policy is Influenced by trunk lines and
executives are seeking to put rates
on modest basis to develop their
own country, and New England traffic
managers acquiesce in their judgment.
That is another Of the great menaces
confronting us. We are dominated
from the outside on traffic problems"
Another menace is the refusal of
the roads to be interested in short
hauls. Mr. Rich declared asserting
that because of this motor transporta-
ton was being substituted for rail. He
said it cost as much to ship 35 miles
in this state as across the state to a
trunk line.
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Americanization
Bodies Organize
National Council

Washington, Mar. 15-Represen.
tatives of nearly 80 civic and patrio.
tic organizations engaged in Ameri-
caniZation work, meeting here today
organized the National American
Council
The objects of the new organiza-
dination of the work and plans OF
the various organizations engaged in
patriotic and civic activities, the OBJ
tanning of the corporation of the
public. elimination of duplication
and waste, and intimidation of fin
ancial appeals for support. The
constitution adopted by the council
limits the activities of the organiza-
ton to the promotion of education
for patriotism and good citizenship
and specifically forbids it entering
economic, industrial, sectarian OF
partisan political fields.
DR.. David Jayne Hill, former am
bassador to Germany. in taking the
chair as permanent presiding officer
of the conference, said those en-
gagged in the AmericaniZation work
must confine their efforts to the Uni
ted States and have nothing to do
with foreign governments.
Colonel Frank w. Galbraith. Jr..
commander of the American Legion
declared there was never a time
when AUGMENTATION work was
more needed, because, he said, "un-
American and disloyal propaganda
are being openly preached, some of it
inspired by foreign sources and some
in the interests of foreign govern
ments'
The constitution calls for the an
nual meeting to be held in May and
national agencies were limited to two
delegates to each council meeting.
The first meeting will be held next
May in New York. DR.. Hill was
the May meeting.
The National Commission elected
to serve until the May meeting is to
be composed of one representative
each from Adjutant's General Asso-
citation, American Council on Educa-
ton, American Legion, Boy Scouts OF
America: Bureau of Education of the
Department of Interior; General
staff of the War department. Bureau
of Naturalization of the Department
of Labor, Bureau of Social and Edu-
cational Service. Grand Lodge of the
Free and Accepted Masons. Consti-
tutionaI League of America, Inter
Racial Council of the Jewish Wei
fare Board. League Of Foreign Born
Citizens, National Association for
Constitutional government: National
Catholic Welfare Council, National
Civic Federation. National Education
Association. National Guard Associa-
ton, National Security League, Sons
of American Revolution. Sons OF the
Revolution, Interstate Council Immi-
grant Association
The council adopted program of
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Four Freed in
N. Y. Building Trust

New York, Mar. 15.-Supreme Court
Justice McAvoy today directed ac-
aufttal of John T. Herrick, William
J. Doran and William II. Chapman
on trial with four other defendants
indicted in connection with "the
buildig trust" investigation on 4
charge of violating the state anti
trust law.
Counsel for the other defendants,
John T.. Knight, Charles A Murphy,
Frank J. Fee and the Wells and New
ton Company, will open tomorrow.
Hetterick alleged operator of the
code Of practice" said to prevail
among contractors, and Chapman
and Doran, previously were convicted
on a charge of coercion,
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American Smelling Co. Earnings

New York, March 15.-Gross income
for 1920 of the American Smelling
Refining Co. and its subsidiary, the
American Shelters Securities Co.
amounted to s15.747,715, an increase
of $1.051,972 over the previous year
according to the detailed annual report
issued today.
Net income of $6,674,779 increased
by s1.079'194 and the profit and loss
surplus at the end of the year showed
nominal gain of $12,721.
The report as a whole is better than
that of almost any other large comps-
ny engaged in the mining and smelling
industry. as indicated by recent re-
turns of the leading copper producers
nearly all of which disclosed de-
creases or deficits. '.,
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Close New Orleans Dispensery

New Orleans, La, March 13.--The
narcotic dispensary conducted here p'
the Louisiana State Board of Health
was: closed today after federal author
tiles had warned that it's continuance
would result in legal proceedings
W.. T. Truxton, chief of the fedora
anti-narcotic forces in New Orleans
charged that the dispensary mercy
enabled drug users to satisfy their
cravings al cost and made no attempt
to effect cures. DIR. Marion Swords III
charge of the dispensary. in reply stat
ed that the clinic, enabled addicts 70
procure for co cents drugs when y
licit peddlers sold at 81 to ST.
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ARCH BISHOP,
HAYES TELLS OF
VISIT TO VATICAN

New York, Mar. 16-DeScrlbing his
visit to the Vatican as an official
one" in every respect. Arch Bishop
Hayes of the diocese of New York,
returned here on board the steam
ship Patria today
He presented to the Pope report
on the conditions in New York and at
the same time rendered an account
of the achievements of more than one
thousand Catholic haplains who
served with the American forces dur
ing the war. In a prepared state
mert he asserted he had found liv-
ing conditions in Italy not as dis
couraging as they had been reported
to him. Speaking of the elevation of
Cardinal Dougherty he said;
II wish to say that the choice made
by the Pope, who alone has the right
to create members of the Sacred
Senate of the church is an excellent
one. Both the diocese of Philadel-
phia and it's distinguished arch bish-
op are worthy of exalted honor.
1.-THE illness of Cardinal Gibbons
was source Of grave concern to the
Holy Father and all Rome was
pleased to learn of his improved con-
dition
1.-THE Pope was graciousness and
kindness itself to me during my two
audiences. My reception at the Va
tican and from all its distinguished
officials was pronounced in cordiality.
/ took this as not SO much personal
to myself, but rather as an express
sion of the high esteem in which the
Pontiff holds the clergy and faithful
of New York.
II was in Rome in 1914 when Ben
edict VI. succeeded the late lamented
Plus x. of Blessed memory The
war, it is believed, had broken the
heart OF Plus. The present Pontiff
after these six terrible years looks
strong. alert and intense with the
promise of many years of sublime
service he had already rendered the
whole world.
'Of course the United States Is an
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general policy to be followed in the
Americanization program, along
the following lines:
Establishment Of proper stand
ards: efforts to secure adequate ap-
preparation Of public funds for edu-
cational work under government SUI
pervision: coordination of the work
of voluntary associations; co-opera-
ton Of agencies under the leadership
Of the national commission and nmi-
tation Of the councils activities to
the advocacy of such measures and
legislation only as are essential to
its educational program.
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Cleansing Emisrants U. s. Bound

London. March l5.--American consul
lar officials today made effective the
order of the American Public Health
Service providing for the detention
of emigrants intending to embark in
ports of the British Isles for IL days.
AS result, liners sailing in the
near future will practically be without
third class passengers. several thou
sand Of whom had planned to sail. In
stead, they are being cleansed, medi-
cally inspected and put under close
observation by the steamship compa-
MES until their final inspection by
American physicians and consular Of
ficials Immediately prior to embark
ing after the detention period.
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HYDE Heads Squash Tennis List

New York. March 15.-F. Van S.
Hyde of the Harvard Club was placed
first in the national squash tennis
ranking announced tonight by the ex-
scutive committee of , the National
Squash Tennis Association. The COM
mittee reported that the game has
developed in the West to such an ex-
tent that a ives tern association prob
ably would be considered and an east
ern-western series arranged next year.
The next four on the list in order
Cordier. Yale Club; Anderson Dana,
Harvard Club; and H. r. Mixseil,
Princeton. sixty players were ranked.
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New Haven, Mar. 15-The Rev. DR..
Newman Smith, senior fellow OF the
Yale Corporation has offered his res
ignation, it was announced tonight
Action by the corporation is deferred
until June.
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London, Mar. 1.-the Angle Rus
sian trade agreement viii be signed
tomorrow, according to present ex-
pectations The negotiations between
Leonid Krassin, the Russian repre-
sentative, and the Board OF Trade
have resulted in re-framing the
clauses in 4 manner acceptable to the
British government. . ~ 2 iiyl
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Sir Maitland Hall Park Dead

London, Mar. 15-The London Times
announces the death at Capetown on
Monday Of Sir Maitland Hall Park,
the chief correspondent OF the Times
in South Africa ana editor OF the
Cape Times. He had been i'll for a
long time
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Ferroll. Spain, Mar. 1.-THE steam.
er Orizabal has been driven ashore IN
"a storm at Cape Ortegal. on 'ne
northwest coast of Spain. The steam
er CadoroSn went to the ASSISTANT
of thed isabIed vessel but. was unapl.
to render help Owing tdf the nea.'
sea. II is feared that the crew per.
fshad 9.
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Sir Maitland Hall Park was chief
editor of the Cape Times since 1902
He was born in 1862 and at one time
was sub-editor of the Glasgow Her
aid. He also did newspaper work in
India.
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half quart of spinach or one quart of green
vegetables. 1t Is like taking extract of beef in
stead of eating pounds of meat. Nuxated Iron
is used by over 4.000, 900 people annually.
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TeLeeaosfEs-NEW ENGLAND ass

Mr. and Mrs Davis Mlers Golden Wedding Monday Eve
ning-Postpone D. A. r. SessionEpworth League to Have
Baby Seca-Ena F. Mitchell Phiathea Class Has Enjoy
able Meeting
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Mr.. and Mrs. Selvin Flanders. who
have beeA the guests Of Mrs. Flan-
ders' brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Packard at their nome on
Baptist Hill. returned to Cornville on
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Beware Of substitutes. Look for the letters
EI.oneverytabiet Your money will be refund.
ed by the manufacturers if you do not obtain
perfectly satisfactory results. AT all druggists.