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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
Dempsey-John
Decisionless Six
Hub Possibility

Boston. sept. IA proposal 10
hold here on October - six-round
no-decision bout between Jack DENIM
sey and Jack johnson was announceo
today by George J. Highan. state ad-
jutant Of the Disabled American Vet
Grams of the World War Johnson, he
said, had agreed and il was believed
Dempsey would do SO. Highan said
ne was drawing up a formal appiica
ton TO the state boxing commission.
The proceeds would be used for the
relief Of disabled soldiers
At the office of the boxing comr1is
sion Higham was Informed that tho
law forbade such bouts except bv
special permission from the chairmsn
Of the commission with approval of
the governors council
Eugene Buckley. chairman Of the
commission, said late today that no
application had been received for the
match. adding that the commission
was opposed at this time to allowing
any professional of the class of
Dempsey or Johnson to appear in the
state because of undue notorietv ac-
companying such contest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
CUTTING ARMY TO
10000 BASIS

Washington. Sept. 14-Important
changes involving conside rabie re-
auctions in the size of all branch hes
of the army have been ordered b,
the geenral staff with the approval
Of Secretary Weeks in placing the
Army on basis OF 10000 enlisted
men. il was learned today. The
changes involve not only reductions
in the Units. but area distribution OF
troops throughout the United States
and it's possessions.
The number of combat units
available for stations in the United
States, including those temporarily
stationed in Germany will be re-
duced from 30 to - infantry regi
ments: 10 to Is cavalry regiments;
20 TO o field artillery regiments; I to
coast artillery regiments. and from
10 to 4 engineers regiments
The plan calls for q reduction in
the coast defense forces in this
country TO that essential to the Sc
curity OF vital localities"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Queen and where big reception in
their honor was held at the palace
and special performance given at
the Opera House. Then on to Os-
tend great watering place Here
the party separated, some going to
London and some starting for home.
Col Marston said that it was re-
markable what pains the people
took over all France to make the
party welcome. The trains stopped
probably at three towns a day and
the stations would be crowded with
people. a red velvet CARPET would be
laid for the visitors, music would be
heard from a concealed band and all
the troops in the vicinity would be
drawn UP in their honor. Bunau-
Varrilla chief engineer of the Pana-
ma canal until the United States
took it over. said that he had never
see an unofficial party received as
this one was.
At Cherbourg where they landed
in France a patrol of % hydroplanes
came out to meet the incoming
steamer and also six destroyers
welcome. When they left Paris
2oO0 war orphans of France were
drawn up at the station four deep
each waving q ting American flag
and all singing the Star Spangled
Banner"
Col. Marston said that a great i'm
preston was made upon the party
by the wonderful industrial efforts
France is making TO recoup herself,
whether in the factory or on the
farm. In many places the people
are rebuilding with stone and
cement, lasting structures, showing
the superb courage of the people.
The loss of men in France is very
noticeable Col. Marston said and
many farm arc being run still, en-
tirely by women. All over the
country the people show a tremen-
dous appreciation of what America
has done and is doing through the
agency of the Red Cross in mill
tary way and also in the rebuilding
of France. Everywhere the Amer
leans we're seen, came the cry, ''Vive
'Amerique.
1T was great privilege TO he
there and the message received by
the whole experience was so wonder
full When we see the efforts to
build up the country we know that
industrial France is not the France
OF Paris wouldn't take $40. 900 for
the experience" said Col. Marston
enthusiastically in closing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
Warns of Crowded
Condition Schools
in New York City

New ork, Sept. 14.-The Never leg
islative committee investigating the
rty administration today was told
that Now York public schools were
crowded to the limit
DR. William Ettinger. superintend-
ont of schools testified that approx
imately 100000 pupils now were on
part time and about 10000 on double
session time
You can not keep this thing up'
nc asserted. You can not stretch
school accommodations until the
building walks crack There must
come a limit"
tn" part time situation first became
acute in 1902, he said owing to the
great influx of immigration and the
strict enforcement of the compulsory
education laws. The Ettinger plan Of
double sessions. was devised at that
time to take care Of this surplus. nd
out of this system grew the so-calIed
Cary system" which it was explain
ed. was merely an adoption and ex-
panslon Of his own plan
1t was brought out in Dr. Ettingers
testimony that when MAYOR Mitchell
had asked Supt. Of Schools Writ Of
Gary. Indiana. to experiments here
with the Cary system, Dr. Writ had
received $4,000 Il year devotinS one
weeks time ont Of each month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
ARBUCKLE'S BETTER
HALF TO STICK BY HIM

New York, Sept. 1A-NrS Roscoe
Arbuckle. who was known profes
sionally as Minta Durfe. left New
York today for San Francisco 10 help
her husband if possible. although
she has been separated from him for
five years.
II am going to him because I
think il my duty to be near him"
she said. Il want to help him IN
every way l can. / don't know lust
how ] can be Of service to him, but
many things Will turn up that | can
do.
When We were married was Il
and my husband was II That was
back in 1905. Five years ago we
agreed to disagree and ] received
separate maintenance. Unfortunate
ly--or perhaps fortunately, as you
please-therc are no children. We
were not bitter against each other.
We simply decided that we would
NhioAi SOoi ~ MI AlbuSh
has been very generous in his treat
ment of me in regard to finances.
have not had to work during these
years, and last February he made me
present of a fine automobile.
"A reconciliation? That depends
upon whether I.fnd that my rlac.
is with him, and whether he finds
that he Is ready for q return to ire
life we led when we were married
when ] was his Inspiration. All i
know now is that ] am going 10
friend who needs every bit OF help
he can get
Mrs. Arbuckle was accom- panied
on the trip to San Francisco ny her
mother, Mrs. Flora Durfee Of Los
Angeles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
OAK Grove

The regular mid week service at
Sophia Bailey Memorial chapel was
a unique one. George Zaginailo OF
Russia addressed the meeting and
awakened Il great interest in his
countrymen. Zaginailo is 4 native of
Russia. who is enrolled in tho stu
dent body to take special work pre-
paratory to his entrance to HaVer-
ford college in Philadelphia. He is
preparing for future missionary
work in Russia and he is already an
interesting speaker. Mr.. Iaginailo
will welcome opportunities to speak
at any meeting on problems in Rus
STA. At the close of the meeting on
Wednesday. he read portions of a
letter from the national secretary of
United Christian Workers in Russia.
who appealed to ZaSinailo TO send
Bibles as soon as possible to them at
Russia. The plea touched the hearts
Of the students and Immediately
after the meeting the Junior class
met and voted to contribute 20
Bibles. The Oak Grove Sunday
schools, the Y. NJ. &. A aud other
organizations are also making plans
to help Mr.. Zaginailo supply Bibles
for his countrrmen.
The annual quarterly meeting will
he held at the school on next Satur-
day and Sunday. Tom Sykes Of
Portland. Charles Matti of South
China. Luther Warren of the Oak
Grove faculty and several other min
listers are expected TO be present.
George Zaginailo will have some part
in the meetings.
The seniors will hold their an
nual picnic at Weber Pond on Fri
day. Sept. 10, if il is pleasant This
is one of the big events of the wear
and the present seniors are plan
nlng to make this picnic the finest
ever held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
Auctioneer LedouX
to Ply His Calling
in New York Streets

BOSTON. sept 14.-Urbain Ledoux
tonight reiterated his intention to in
auguratc the auction block for the
joblcss in New York next week by
announcing that he would take the mid
night train Friday for that scene OF q
new canpaisn TO arouse the public
conscience"
"Bcston's conscience is awakened. -
he said and there will be no more
auctions oC the unemployed here by
me unless it again falls asleep"
Mr.. Ledoux opened his suitcase,
disclosing q pair of corduroy trous-
crs and several flannel shirts.
Those are my answer to New
York's petty politicians who would
par my auction block" he said. They
arc the garments for my task. |
shall go back there and fight for the
Jobless as l have promised unless
New York civic conscience manifcsts
itself and the out of work are cared
for"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
Col. and Mrs. Marston
Tell of Effects
of War on France

arriving in Waterville "Wednesday
from France Col Roy l.. Marston
who with Mrs, Marston have been
touring the battlefields Of France as
members of the party of 200 from the
American Legion whom the govern
ment of France invited to visit that
country. had wonderful story to
Toll Of their visit. He spoke espe-
orally of the wonderful reception ac-
corded the party of the appreciation
Of France for what America did for
her during the war. of the undying
courage of that nation in it's efforts to
rehabllltatc itself, and lastly. of the
loving care which the French are be
slowing on the graves of their fallen
American comrades in the great Gem
eterles which are beautifully situated
ana tended with a faithfulness and
devotion that makes a deep impress
sion on the American visitor.
When tho French government Off
cIallN invited President Harding 70
SEND a delegation oAxeN-service men to
france TO look over the battlefelds
and visit the places of interest in
that country. the president turned the
matter over to the national command
er OF the American Legion to select a
representative body from each state
10 represent the army which fought
:" saliantly in France. Those from
Maine were Col. Marston of Skowhe-
gan, Donald Pavson. Theodore Thurs
ron and Henry Robinson of Port
land. The ladies were also invited
TO go along and the party consisted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
City of Portland
Offered Dispensary
by BowdOin College

Portland, Me, sept. I4-boWuoin
college will offer as gift the Ed
ward Mason dispensary on India
street to the city and there is every
reason TO believe that the offer will be
accepted at the October meeting OF
the city government.
With the passing of the Maine Med
cal school, an adjunct of the college,
no further use of this property. ex-
lists President stills has been in
communication with Hugh j. CHS
holm. son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh J.
Chisholm who gave the land. building
and equipment to the college nearly
10 years ago, and preliminarics We're
arranged. A conference was held here
today. attended by Pres. Sills, Mr..
Chilholm. Mayor Clarke and GOV.
cobb, whereby incidentals were dis
cussed and settled. The formal offer
will he extended by Pres. Sins. who
has been given authority 70 dispose
of the dispcnsary.
This property consists If ono
Story brick building with large base
ment. tireproof. designed 10 furnish
free medical treatment 70 the poor
people Of the city. and therein all
Maine Medical school students for nine
years have received instruction and
attended all sorts Of clinics
milk station was maintained here
number Of years hy the Civic Cluf,
and expenses were met by use Of in
come from a fund that was created
conditions of the gift by Mr.. and Mrs.
Chisholm that this fund he $50 000
\ small appropriation, $500 this wear,
has been made by the city to assist
and additional cost is estimated viii
not exceed s2000
Edward Mason. father of Mrs
Chisholm, had an old time apotha-
cary shop on this site. She gave tn.
iand and her husband, the late Hugh
>. Chisholm. engaged Stevens. ar
chltect. and RumerN. contractor IN
design ana build the dispensar x
named for Mr.. Mason His offer was
made to Pres. HIDE lust 10 Years ago
ana the building was ready for oc-
cupancY IL months later.
Foundation and first story arc
built purposeiy strong to take care
Of weight of any additions that NAV
ne added. pr. Addison s Thaycr
submitted an outline OF plans for
the structure. such as would he best
adapted to the varied purposes. and
hr. {. NJ Weber was the first sup
rrlntcndcut
Approval of the plan by Or. Tet-
reauIt. City health officer. and Percy
X Horton. secretary of the board of
oNerseers Of the poor will carry fur
ther weight with the City Govern
n'cnt undoubtedly, Terms and con
dltlons Will he determined later and
the transfer is mainly 10 be assured
that tic good work begun by the
Maine Medical school and -Bowdoin
College may continue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

Funeral services for LleWeliyr
Morrill, were held Wednesday after
noon at o'clock from the home or
Winter street, Rev. Edwin Carey
Whittemcre officiating. assisted 10y
Rev. Walter Quarrington, pastor o.
the First Baptist church
There was n large gathering pres
ent at the services. including dele
CATION from the Masons and another
from the Odd Fellows, both wearing
the regalias OF their orders. Many
beautiful floral offerings spoke 81
lently of the esteem in which Mr.
Morrill, was held by his friends.
The bearers We're J, {. Blaisdeli
Alexander Stewart, Roscoe J. Bowler
and Frank Walker. A brief commit
tai service was held at the grave
conducted by Rev T.. c. Whittemore
Burial was N Pine Grove cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
TENNIS DOUBLES
START TO-DAY

Following closely on the heels OF
the singles tournament Won Wednes-
day by Burleigh Martin. matches
will start today in q doubles touran-
ment for the tennis championship Of
the city Of Augusta. Thirteen teams
have already been entered and the
drawings eyre held Wednesday eve
ming to determine the first rounds OF
play. number of those starring
in the singles matches will be again
seen in action in the doubles, and il
is expected that there will he some
very fast tennis played before the
final match is decided. Cups win be
awarded by the Augusta Country
club, under whose auspices the
tournament will be held
The teams which will compete fol-
low; Ralph Ingraham and Villa m
Runnells. DR.. George Ladd and John
Lhdd, william Eiles and Richmond
burlington. l.. A. Burleigh, Jr. and
Robert Williamson, W. r. Johnson
and Leigh d. Fiynt, Clifford Brown
and ". f'allon. Adetbert Gordon and
Clarence Quimby, H. \. Briggs and
-. l.. Nash, G. f. Bra gdon and NJ. Il.
StarkpoIe. Samuel Titcomb and Eur
leigh Martin. Norman Murphy and
Fl. J. Williams. Erskine Moves and
John Everett, r. V. Hill and William
Wyman.
The drawings Wednesday resulted
in byes for the following teams;
Ralph Ingraham and William Run
nells, Dr. George Ladd and John
Laid, William Niles and Richmond
burlington.
Matches for Today
40 +. NJ, BurleiSh and William
son VS.. Johnson and ITlynt on north
court. Country club.
40 r. NJ, Laid and I4add vs..
viles and burlington end round) on
south court, Country club.
800 r. NJ, Brown and Fallon W.
Gordon and Quimby, east court.
State House.
900 P NJ, Titcomb and Martin VS..
Murphy and Williams on the Blaine
court.
800 p. NJ. Moves and Everett VS..
Hill and Wyman on the f. V. Hill
court,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15

cottage at Crescent Beach, where
they will remain for several days.
George Pratt was a visitor at his
home on Pleasant street over night
Laurel Lodge of Rehekahs will
meet for its regular meeting this
evening at 7.3o.
Lieutenant Maxim's airplane made
a landing yesterday afternoon in
Orrin Simonsons field for the pur-
pose of taking up passengers. No one
appeared who wished 10 make a
flight. though many gathered to ex-
anime the machine and watch its
ascent.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Drake and
Mrs. r. E. Goodrich were shoppers
ir Waterville yesterday.
Rev and Mrs. Elmer f. LongNE
have issued invitations to the mar
riage of their daughter Miss Bell
to Loring s. Strickland which will
take place on Wednesday next at l0
A. NJ in the Baptist church.
Donald Arthur Shaw, Colby ri,
son of DIR. and Mrs. A. a. Shaw has
up his work as assistant in English
and public speaking. succeeding Pro
fessor Ernest G. Mariner.
Brainard G. True and daughter,
Gretta We're recent visitors at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. Walter Brown
of Norridgewock.
The Mabel p. Judkins Philathea
class of the Baptist church met at
the home of Mrs Ida p. Whitman for
business meeting and social Mrs.
Effie T.. Decker president. conducted
the business. The nominating com
mittee, Mrs. Alma Estcy, Mrs. Long
ley, Mrs. Edna Ward. presented a list
of officers for the coming year. Tn"
list was accepted and elected as fol
lows; President. Mrs. Addie r. Holt;
1st vice president Mrs. Mabel 0s-
borne; 2nd vice president, Mrs. Sadie
! Goodrich; sccretary Mrs. Lila HATH
orne treasurer. Mrs. Florence Files;
missionary committee, Mrs. Longlcy,
Mrs. Jennie kimbau. Mrs. Alma Es
tey; social committee, Mrs. Ida Whit
man, Mrs. Nettic Keenc. Mrs. Eff.
Decker. Mrs. Edna r. Ward; teacher,
Mrs. E,stey: pianist. Mrs. Nellie Tap
Icy Annual reports we're presented
and accepted. There will be field
day at the cottage of Mrs. Drummond
at North Belgrade Saturday and Sun
day, Sept a and -. The classes of
Skowhegan. Clinton and Auburn are
included in the invitation. A vote oF
appreciation was extended to Mrs
Fife l.. Decker, the retiring president,
! for her faithfulneSs and efficiency III
performing the duties Of the office
! During the social hour the hostess
served chocolate walnut ice with sal
I tines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
CLINTON

Mrs. Charles H. Newcome is pass
ing a few days at the home of her
parents in Dexter
Wesley NJ. keene is driving a new
sedan.
Miss Frieda Goodwin was bust
ness visitor in town yesterday.
Wilbur Holt has moved his family
from the farm on the Ridge road to
the village home on Pleasant street
Mrs. F. l.. Besse and her guest,
Miss Myrtle Seapey of Ontario. Cal.
left Yesterday by rail for Bangor.
They took the steamer from that city
for the sail down the Penohscot and
10 Camden. where they were met by
the Besse car and taken to the Besse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
Police Chief Admits
Took Booze Bride

Worcester, Mass. Sept. 14-Pa''
rick F. Canty. deposed chief Of pc'
lice OF Webster, pleaded guilty u
superior criminal court this after
noon to charge of accepting
bride OF $3.50 from Abraham san,
dowsky of Worcester in Webster on
June TO last, to allow him to pas
through the town with an autoho
bile load of whiskey without DANCE
or arrest.
Three other charges in the indlc'-
ment, also alleging taking none
from Sandowsky. were not pressed
Disposition OF the case was posi-
poned until Friday to allow Canty 70
produce character witnesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-09-15
Rail Revenue
Under Increase +.
Granted in Fares

Washington. Sept 1.-THE travel
ing public paid 1sS railroads s573.
-3f,2ll in passenger fares under the
increased rates for the first six
months of this year as against 1854.
as6.242 for the first six months of
1920, before the increase went into
erect, the Interstate Commerce
Commission announced today.
Each traveller paid an average of
S-l33 cents mile for his raiIroad
transportation this wear as against
1903 for the first six months nj
1929
Freight revenues for the first six
months OF 1921 totalled sl,S63.S36. 3os
as against 1880, s4s, 32S Tor the 1890
period. The tonnage. however.
dropped from 1.o30.l1s. 5000 in the
1920 period To 1890, 900 for the f,rst
six months OF 1921.
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MANSLAUGHTER
Continued from PAGE Onel

The verdict in assigning the cans
of Miss Rappe's death said:
I'VE. the coroner's jury. find H.,
the said Virginia Rappe age 70. sin,'.
residence Los Angeles, Cal. came :
her death on September at IN
Wakefield Sanitarium from a runn,.
ed bladder. contributing cause. ,.,
tonitis.
and we further find that said VI.
ginia Rappe came to her death fra.
peritonitis. caused by the applicst,o,
of some force, which. from the s,s
dence submitted. was applied by on.
Roscoe Arbuckle.
We therefore charge the said A,
buckle with the crime of the ms,
slaughter"
Two charges OF murder. one pre,.,
red by tho police and the other h,
Mrs Bambina Maude belmont friend
Of Miss Rappe, and two charges a.
manslaughter. returned by the srsra
jury and the other by the coroner,
jury rest against Arbucklc.
The coroncr's jury was out msrs
than 5 hours after an examinati,,
of witnesses which started last Mon.
day.
Arbuckle although apparently deem.
ly moved. accepted the verdict win
composure.
The verdict was the outstanding
event Of the Arbuckle case TODAY
District Attorney Matthew s. Rrasv
said lie had not decided what cours
to pursue in regard to the murss.
complaint. in view of the manslaur,.
ter charges. but would settle the ma,
ter before Friday when Arbucklc an.
pears in police court To plead to ths
murder charge.
The grand jury indictment for mar.
slaughter is 10 he returned in The sn.
pcrior court tomorrow
Tho grand jury's voting NJ m IN.
dictment charging n lesser offens.
than MURDER viii not MAKE Arhuckls
eligible for hail at once. the district
attorney declared
He will not hc able II obtain ten.
porary liberty on bail until The
charge Of murder is disposed off,
Brady said. eff the murd az charge Is
withdrawn he will he able to obtain
his freedom pending hearing on The
manslaughter charge"
Tnh Provost before the grand Iury
last night is said 20 have altered
statements she made 90 District Al.
brought charges from Brady that ths
Witnesses had been intimidated
Alice Blake in her testimony rer
rohorated Miss Provost il is stated
Miss Halston told of being present
81 the post mortem on the body Of
Miss Eappe.
ArbucklC received news Of his IN.
dictment in the city prison early H.
day. He said nothing and appeared
Unmoved Newspapermen who at
tempted TO interview him noted his
face was more pailid than usual and
that an air of detection seems to
have become fixed on him
He sent out for his breakfast
keeping its items 4 secret
Or. Mariana Eertola. president n
tho Woman's NiCilante Committes
said she expected the committee at
its meeting today would adopt Re.
solutions pledginS every possible as.
sistarIc to the authorities in the
clearing up Of the Arbuckle case
we will have committee NJ
women at the trial" DR.. Berto's said