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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Jail Sentences
for HOwat and
Other Union Officials

Pittsburgh, Kan. Feb. 16--Aiexan-
der Howat. president of the Kansas
Miners Union. was found guilty of
contempt of court and sentenced to
Jail byrJudge Curran of the Crawford
county district court today.
with Howat were found guilty his
fiye CO. defendants in the contempt
proceeding. all officers Of the Kansas
union. They are August Dorchy.
vice president; Willard Titus, John
Fleming, James McIlwrath and Earl
Maxwell, executive board members.
All the defendants were sentenced
to year in jail and to pay costs.
The calling OF q strike in two
mines. in violation of an Injunction
caused the contempt proceedings.
The strike resulted from a contro-
versy between the union and opera
tors over the age Of young miner
named Mishnash. because the ques-
tion Of his age affected his rate of
pay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Harvard Professor
Belittles Seriousness
of New York Typhus

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 1.-THE
opinion that the present situation in
New York with regard to cases of
,typhus found on incoming steam
ers, is not very serious but with care
full attention and thought, was ex-
pressed tonight by DR.. Richard H.
Strong, professor of tropical medi-
cine at Harvard University.
-"Our public health SERVICE" he
added, lis obviously thoroughly
capable of dealing with it, though
it may take short time to secure
the necessary facilities and person.
mel for dealing most intelligently
and efficiently with the problem"
DR.. Strong, who headed the Red
Cross expedition which cleaned up
the typhus epidemic in Serbia in
1915 and served last year as general
medical director of the League of
Red Cross Societies with headquar-
tiers in America, said there was nee
essity of international action to
guard against the spread of typhus
and other dangerous epidemic dis
cases.
ut is probably costing the world
more.' he said, ito tolerate typhus
than to eliminate it. The establish
ment of an international sanitary
line of defense against this disease
in Europe would cost less than the
loss the disease is at present &C.
casioning."
DR.. Strong's statement said in
part:
1.-THE present typhus situation in
New York is an example of the
failure of the people of the United
States to interest themselves in in
ternational sanitary problems. even
from the standpoint of protection
alone. New York and Boston have
both asked for appropriations to be
expended in, combating some of the
most dangerous epidemic diseases
and in preventing their spread when
they arrive among us. But the
source of the infection is far more
important consideration.
AS history has. repeatedly and
conclusively demonstrated, individ-
ual and national efforts against the
recurrence and spread of a num-
Der of the dangerous epidemic dis
eases have been futile. Information
al action and agreement is neces-
sary If further progress is to be
made in their combat"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
LURID WEEKLY'S
PLANT BOMBED,
ROCK ISLAND, ILL.

Rock Island, Ill. Feb. 1S-The plant
of the Rocn Island News, sensa-
tional weekly, was dynamited today
but only slight damage was done to
the building and machinery. The
office is located in the residential
quarter and windows in many near
by homes were broken. Dan Drost,
editor, was asleep on the second floor
of the building, but was uninjured.
Twelve years ago the plant of the
News, then daily, was wrecked by
dynamite. '
Drost, several months ago. was con-
victed of criminal libel in Davenport,
Ia. and sentenced to serve a year in
Jail. He is now at liberty on bond,
pending re-trial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Would P nit Con
certs, Baseball and
Other Sports
Opposition Voices Strong Pro-
test at Senate Chamber
Hearing - Father of Bill
Says Passage Would Bring
Into Harmony Habits and
Customs of Best People of
State-Military Affairs Has
Busy Session

People were standing in the Sem
ate Chamber because of the lack of
room at the hearing held Wednes-
day afternoon on the act introduced
by Rep. Mark A. Barwise of Ban
gor which would make a more lib
eral Interpretation of the Sabbath
cal concerts. amateur baseball games
and other field sports not involving
the element of pecuniary profit.
Considerable opposition developed
against the measure at the hearing
among some of the leading church
people of the State.
Kcp. Barwise opened the hearing
for the proponents of the bill. He
said that he did not apprehend that
civilization would come to an end
whether this bill was passed or not.
There is esstorm of protest in
evangelistic scles against this bill,
said the Representative from Ban
gor. But this act would simply
bring the law into harmony. with
the habits and customs of the best
people of Maine.
And great many sermons have
been preached against this bill"
said Rep. Barwise.
How people preach has nothing
III 1~sll fn<o oil
Chairman Gillin of the committee.
The proponents of this bill claim
that there can possibly be nothing
in it Objectionable to the opponents
unless 1t is the line relating to anna.
teur baseball. which conflicts with
the habits or customs of any COM
munity in the state" continued Hep.
Barwise THE presentation of the
bill started because there was an
opposition to concerts given by the
Bangor Symphony Orchestra on
Sunday, and all ministers of Bangor
did not object to the giving Of
these concerts. The liberal wings
of the church are not opposed to this
bill. We are here in the interest
of the personal liberty of all the
people Of the State.
People have been greatly incon-
venienced by the shutting down of
gasoline tanks on Sunday in Pts
cataquis and Aroostook counties.
That section pertaining to baseball
has created great deal of COM
ment one way or another.
THE baseball players want to get
out in the open on Sunday to en-
joy themselves just as much as does
the rich man who wants to play
golf on Sunday. Some of the lead
ing citizens and leading churchmen
OF this State ride in their automo-
bies on Sunday to the golf links
while the boy who plays baseball
might be arrested. This bill will
Continued on Page 10-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
'CARUS0 WINNING
/. BATTLE With DEATH
BANGOR COMPANY
BUYS .$2,OO0,O 900
TIMBER TRACT

Bangor, Me-, Feb. ia tract OF
cumberland $1,000 acres in extent in
the st. John, Big Machias and ALA.
cash rivers section in the northeast
ern aprt of this state. became the
property of the Allagash Land Com
pany. Bangor corporation today,
when deeds were passed runnin:
from the Eaton and Murchie heirs
of Calais and New York. The sales
involved an expenditure of $4,000, 900
and passes title to the Allagash Com.
pany of all but one township of the
Eaton holdings, $4,000 acres of which
on the st. Croix river were purchased
by the company about year ago.
The land just acquired is said to COM
prise some of the choicest timber in
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Second Blizzard
Paralyzes Traffic
and Industry, St. Johns

st. johns n. F., Feb. 16-Th1S city
was without electric lights or power
tonight as a result Of damage to the
lighting plant incurred in another
blizzard that pounced upon New
Foundland last night. Factories
were idle all day, newspapers could
not publish, and the theatres and
churches were closed. Officials Rid
1t might take a week to repair the
damage to the plant.
Huge drifts, augmented by the
heavy fall of snow last night again
halted the progress of an express
train that already has been ten days
on Its journey across the island. The
train was 40 miles from this city to-
night and the prospects were that 1t
would not arrive for several days.
Yesterdays blizzard was the hard
est of a succession of severe storms
mat have crippled the colony's rail-
road and steamship service in the last
fortnight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Father and Son Held

Dexter, Maine, Feb. 1G-Eugene
Knights and his 16-year-old son, Eu-
gene, were arraigned in the Munich
pal Court today on technical charges
in connection with the investigation
of the disappearance of Alfred Cor
son, who, the authorities claim to
have established beyond doubt, wos
murdered in his room here three
weeks ago.
Both were ordered held for the su-
perior Court grand jury and in de-
fault of bail, fixed at $500 and $50
respectively, were ordered committed
to the county jail at Bangor, where
they were taken this afternoon.
The elder knights was charged
with the larceny of Corson's driving
horse, alleged to have been found il.
his possession when arrested at ca
naan at midnight and to have been
taken since Corson was last seen. lie
refused to comment on the case, tell
ing the Judge he would do his talk
ing later" The son was held for the
alleged larceny Of Corson's phono
graph.
Sheriff o. B. Fernandez was trac-
ing the movements of trunk in
which he believed Corson's body was
removed from his ROOM. hauled on a
sled to farmhouse several miles UP
the Dover road, where it remained
two days until the owner, whose
identity is known, called for it ard
transported it out of town.
1.-THE problem Of the authorities at
the present moment is to find the
body" Sheriff Fernandez said. They
hoped to have results within a short
CONTINUED on Page 1CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Physicians Encouraged

"Caruso's condition is very much
more favorable tonight than this
morning." the bulletin said. His
pulse is better. His temperature is
two degrees lower than this morn
ing. We have great hopes for his
recovery, although he is still very
sick man. Part of his Improvement
is due to his strong constitution. his
mental attitude and the fact that his
wife has been constantly at his bed
side since last night
HE has been in and out of coma
, all day long. Suppuration has weak
ened him and has affected his heart.
A relapse like this is to be expected
in 40 per cent. Of pleurisy cases.
Oxygen was administered as q
therapeutic to ease Inflammation Of
the lungs. What words he has spok-
en- show a great determination to
live"
Telephone calls received at Caru-
SOS hotel inquiring about his condi-
ton are being received at the rate Of
ten every minute. Two extar tel3
phone operators have been put on to
handle them.
After a consultation of Caruso's
doctors late tonight the following Off
cial bulletin was issued:
"Caruso has passed a critical day.
His condition Is unchanged. The
serious collapse of last night has not
been repeated"
Bruno irato. Caruso's secretary,
gave out the following statement
early this morning:
This is the last news I can give
you tonight. Mr. Caruso's condition
is unchanged. He is fighting brave
ly and is holding his own. Doctors
Stella and Murray are at his bedside.
So is Mrs Caruso. We expect his
boy from Culver tomorrow at $50 A.
NJ. Nobody ever sees Mr.. Caruso but
his physicians, Mrs. Caruso, his two
Wallets and poor me. Thank you and
pray hard for him."
All day the lobby Of the hotel in
which the great tenor was confined
presented an atmosphere of tense but
suppressed anxiety. The attendants
DetTluS uOTdl tTIDuteS anu teleBTdHlS
from scores of friends slipped quietly
through the crowds. Even the or
chestra downstairs. which gave q
number of operate selections made
famous by Caruso, played in mufiied
tones although the sick man was far
beyond the sound on the 18th floor.
The universal anxiety over Mr..
Caruso's condition was obvious not
only from newspaper readers every
wherein the hotel lobby. on the
streets in the subways but also from
deferential questions among Italian
laborers who shyly requested OF the
door attendant If he had heard from
the singers apartment. In and out
of the Metropolitan Opera house
passed continual stream of persons
asking the one question::
rs Caruso still alive?"
The only members OF the imme-
date family who have been with Mr..
Caruso since he was stricken are Mrs.
Caruso and theirN 14-months old
daughter, Gloria. Enrico, Jr., stu
dent in Culver Military Academy,
Indiana, is expected to reach New
/ CONTINUED on Page 3-coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
General Forecast

The temperature will fall in the
states east of the Mississippi river dur
ing the next 3s hours and decidedly
SO in the middle an dnorth sections.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast at and between Sandy
Hook and Boston.
Winds. North of Sandy Hook. strong
southwest and west winds, probably
reaching gale force on south New Eng
land coast: overcast weather Thurs
day. Sandy Hook to Hatteras. fresh
to strong southwest winds: partly
overcast weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Three Shot in
Battle with Negro
in Harlem District

New York, Feb. 1.-two policemen
and a civilian were shot today in a
pistol fight with a negro in the heart
Of the Harlem business district.
Scores of shots were fired during the
melee which resulted from an argu-
ment between two negroes over the
purchase of pistol
The two policemen, who were but
slightly hurt, aided by reserves, and
armed merchants. finally cornered the
negro. James Bond. and beat him in
to submission. He was armed with
two pistols and did not give up until
he had exhausted his supply Of ann
munition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Curious Student
Learns Power
OF Chlorine Gas

Westbrook, Me-, Feb. i6-Through
curiosity Dwight Walsh, high school
junior, obtained practical demon
slration of the effects Of chlorine gas
today.
Whlle replacing the cover he had
acciaentally knocked from q contain-
81 with which another student had
oeen conducting experiments in the
.hemistry room, he Jsmelled the con-
sents and dropped to the floor uncon-
sc'ous' He was revived after nearly
an hours heroic effects by teachers
and students and sent to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
C0xswain's Attempt
to Rescue Pet Nearly
Costs Him His Life

Portland, Me-, Feb. 16-The attempt
Of F. HI. Huntington, a coxswain on
the coast guard cutter Ossipee to res
cue Peggy, the pup mascot of the
ship today was followed by an even
thrilling rescue of himself. Peg
gy falling overheard. the coxswain
put out after her in a boat but fen
into the water trying to reach her.
Chilled by the cold he was unable
to reach the boat. w. J. London, an
other of the crew plunged in after
Huntington and held him up until n
boat reached the three and took
them on board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Filler Pearson o. X.
at SanderSOn. Tex.

Ell Paso. Tex, Feb. 16.-Aviation
authorities at Fort Bliss near here re-
ceived telegram from Lieut.. Alexan-
der Pears on from Sanderson. Texas, at
s.35 p NJ, announcing that he was
well and uninjured. Nc further de-
tails were contained in the message,
which said that explapations were fol-
lowing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Steamer Delmira,
Afre Off Havana

New York, Feb. 16.--The British
tank steamer Delmira Is afre at sea
about 90 miles north of Havana. ac-
cording to a wireless message received
here tonight by the naval communica-
tions service. The shipping board
steamer Devolente. which was 10 miles
northeast of the distressed vessel, is
proceeding to her aid at full speed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Missing Trunk in Canaan

Bangor, Me-. Feb. 16-Accordin9 to
the authorities, Eunene Knights told
Sheriff Fernandez of Penobscot
county that the trunk found today at
the home Of Mrs. EvangeIine WEIGH,
Knights mother n-Iaw, was there.
He said it contained only old mag
azines, the officials said, but when
found there were blood stains on it.
Knights still refused to discuss the
case tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Three Convicted
Slayers Entrekin
Sent to ThOmastOll

Skowhegan, Me-. Feb. i16-Homer
Spurlock, John Brown and James
Purcell. convicted Friday Of the MUIR
der Of Asa B. Entrelsin, the railroad
station agent at Embden. were taken
to Thomaston today by two deputy
serve their sentences Of life imprisofi-
ment at hard labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
HOUSTON AGREES
NOT TOLOAN MORE
WITHOUT ADVICE

Washington, Feb. 16.-Secretary
Houston agreed today with the Senate
judiciary committee not to make any
additional loans to foreign govern
ments, no matter how pressing the de-
mand might be, until he had consulted
the committee and given it full time
for deliberation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Heroic Efforts Being Made to Save
Life Great Tenor Stricken With
Heart Trouble
Oxygen Administered to
Ease Patient
Many Shown in Num-
Der Telephone Calls

New York, Feb. 16-Notice-
able improvement in the condi-
ton of Enrico Caruso, tenor,
critically i'll in his hotel apart
ment here, was announced to-
night in a bulletin issued by
DR.. Antonio Stella, one of his
physicians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Negro Burned to
Stake hY Alabama Mob

Athens. Ca. Feb. 16.--A mod of 5000
persons tonight stormed the Clarke
county jail and after forcibly taking
John Lee Eberhardt. a negro. charged
with the murder of Mrs. Walter Lee
Of oconee county, from the Jail. burn
ed him ct the stake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

New England: Cloudy and some
what colder Thursday. Friday fair
and much colder.
Eastern New York: Cloudy and cold
er Thursday, probably snow furries
in extreme north portion. Friday fair
and much colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Thursday generally fair and somewhat
colder. Friday fair and much colder;
strong southwest and west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-17
/ IND MISSING
TRUNK in DEXTER
MYSTERY CASE

Contained Only Few Old Magazines,
But Stained With Blood Dexter
Man and Son Held AS Suspects on
Technical Charge of Stealing Horse
and Phonograph----Elder of Pair
Directs Sheriff to Canaan Where
Trunk is Found---Both Refuse to
Talk About Case
Evening star., 1921-12-29
FRANCE AND JAPAN
HOLD KEYS TO MAIN
CONFERENCE ISSUES

The fact that the chief military
power in Europe. France. has held
the key to the whole disarmament
phase of the conference, finally ac-
cepting the capital ship ratio con-
ditionally today, and that Japan,
the chief military pow er Of the-Pa-
cifice. still holds the key to the So
luton OF all far eastern questions,
is slowly dawning on conference
observers here. Japan stood behind
France in opposition to the original
plan of the United States and Brit
ain for reduction in submarines
and auxiliaries, but the presenta-
ton of the French demand alone
was sufficient to close that case
before Japan made her whole case.
With the question of armament
now disposed of. with the exception
of various minor limitations TO
which there is no great objection
anywhere. all eyes here are turned
to see whether France and Japan
will again be found together on far
eastern questions and whether
Great Britain and the United States
will also find themselves in the
same cordial accord which has
characterized their joint efforts in
behalf of real limitation of arma-
ment on land and sea.
Evening star., 1921-12-29
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

France is riding toward fall so
FAR as she may be expecting the moral
help or support of the United States
economic problems.
The most far-reaching results are
likely to ensue from the French poll
cy of obstruction at the Washington
conference. The disappointment over
Frances attitude on the limitation of
submarines is SO great that the
strongest kind of talk is heard in Of
is to draw Great Britain and the
United States closer together as apart
from France.
Charge Anti-French Tnctics.
The feeling here is that France is
unyielding in her attitude on the
building of submarines largely be-
cause of the F'ranco-British friction,
which has been developing ever since
the end of the European war. The
move of France in asking for more
submarines is regarded as purely
anti-British, and as a means of Off
setting what the French claim to be
anti-French tactics in Europe on the
part of the British, especially In re-
lation to near eastern questions and
growing concord as between Eng
land and Germany.
While France is making her ges-
lures in the great game OF European
diplomacy, hoping to bring England
to terms on continental matters, she
is forgetting the effect upon the
United States. Unfortunately for
France. nobody in the delegation here
seems to be strong enough to shape
French policy, which Is being mapped
out in Europe irrespective of effects
upon America.
Some observers have suggested tina
France is revenging herself for the
failure of the United States To- ratify
either the Versailles treaty o. tn. de-
fensive treaty between Great Britain,
United States and France. Others are
saying that France is playing foo a
British guarantee of French security,
and that at the proper moment she
will yield her demand for large
armament
Evening star., 1921-12-29
Today's News In Brief

Conference to air submarine dispute
at plenary session. Page l
Merchants Bank to expand into
$1,000, 900 trust company. Page 1
French obstruction at conference
alternating United States. Page 1
Naval experts to take up capital ship
requirements. Page l
Court upholds embezzlement indict-
ment and nine other counts against
Gov. Small. Page l
Maryland highway commissioner Of
tag war Page 1
More evidence dali will accept Irish
peace treaty. Page 2
Debs to remain in seclusion at home
for several days. Page 2
United States oil producer pleads for
import duty on crude oil. Page 2
Gen. Chang says united China has
been made possible. Page 3
Lord Lee sees no need for formal
Anglo-American alliance. Page 3
French say stand on submarine is
Siberia asks aid of conference for de-
yelopment of resources. Page 5
American ideals clash with European
militarism in conference. Page 8
Get-rich-quick men scored by speaker
before RotartanS. Page 5
District of Columbia man, held in dry
case, makes voluntary trip to Balti-
more. Page IL
Stewart administrator accused Of
using position to gain control of
companies. Page II
Oldest Inhabitants advocate monu-
ment to honor men who planned
District of Columbia tree system.
Page II
Chairman Hull of democratic national
committee raps G. O. P. administra-
tion. Page IS
Rush preparations as German envoy
arrives. Page 20
to shackle them. Page 20
Archbishop Hayes makes appeal for
Near East. Relief. PAGE 80