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

Fred L. Saunders, age So, for more
than SIS years employed in the COM
posing rooms of Portland newspap-
ers, died at his home, IL Fessenden
street, Portland, Monday after an i'll
ness of about five weeks. He had un-
der-gone an operation for appended
tbs and has failed in health since that
time. Mr.. Saunders was born II,
Portland. the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lincoln r. Saunders, and started his
career as a galley boy" when a
young man. Learning the trade of q
printer he had remained in the BUSH
ness during his entire life and at the
time of his death was employed In
the composing room of the Portland
Daily Press: At one time he was
foreman in the composing room of
the old Portland Times. For a num-
Der of years Mr.. Saunders had been
active in fraternal organizations al
he was member of Ancient Land
mark Lodge of Masons, Iyanhoe
Lodge. Knights of Phythias, and of
the Redmen. He was essentially q
home man and never been a candi.
date for public or political office. He
is survived by his wife, who before
marriage % years ago, was Miss
Mary Randall Scholes, and one
daughter Lizzie Ellen Saunders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
NAVAL BUILDING
HALT COSTLY,
|ADMIRALS SAY

washington, Feb. Ia six months,
suspension of work ON the 1915 rass,
building program, scheduled for 80
pletion In 1928 would result M, ~,
In delayinH the commissioning !,
much needed ships but in greo,s
costs to the government, Admirol =
y. Coontz. chief of naval operatio.'
and Rear Admiral d. w. TaS,ss
| chief constructor Of the navy to,d AZ
Senate naval committee tod.. .e
executive session. "a
The committee has under cons,,
Grafton Senator Borah's reso,,,sse
inquiring as to the advisabilitv :,
such SUSPENSION with study c,,,. y
meantime as to the best tvnes
naval vessel based on the lesson. u :,
the world war. VI
Admiral Taylor explained a..
many of the larger shinbp,,s,- '
plants Of the country had mpch
thteir equipment and resources "a u
up in contracts with the governmsn,
for units of the 1915 program ans
that these plants could not be boz.
idle for half a year, with part,an'
completed ships on the WAYS u,,ts
out some compensations from ~.
government. Scores of sub ontroa. ~
ors would be similarly affected !.
. aid. and he estimated the exna,a
of such delay at $4,000 oOo :.
least.
The officers said that it was ~.
consensus of opinion of naval, o.
thorfttes Of all nations that the hot
tleship and battle cruiser rem,,n",
the backbone of the fleet and ,hS.
aircraft development had not nra
crossed to point where aerial foroo,
seriously menaced major sbins r.
view of this, he added, nothing Wa
to be gained by suspending WORT -
the IL major ships under construc,;o,
while a study of types was heira
made because the study unuuestion
ebiy would result in endorsement =,
the major ships. VI
Admiral Coontz said that the per
cral boards study of the whole ouos
ton, ordered recently by Secretar,
Daniels, had about been comnle,as
and that it probably would be for
warded to the committee tomorror
The committee will study IT Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
Establish Identity Bandit
Killed at Providence

Newport, r.. l., Feb. 1.-The descrip-
ton that H. A. Belcher. a sailor,
gave to the police tonight of his
roommate Harold AN Smith of North
field, VT, who has been missing since
Monday, was said by the authorities
to tally with that of the unidentified
man shot Mt Providence yesterday af-
ter he had attempted to holdup Orrie
A. Lane, collected for the Great At
lantic and Pacific Tea Company.
Belcher told the police that Smiths
revolver and blackjack were missing
from the room. Such implements
were found in the mans pockets. The
description of Smith contained in ma
val discharge papers found in the
room also agreed with that of the
dead man, the police said.
Smith, according to- Belcher, was a
former employe of the tea company.
He was % years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
Homo Reception For
New Pastor and Wife

A very pleasant social occasion Tues
day evening. was the reception given
at theh ONE Of DR.. and Mrs. M. N
Bessey of Elm street, in honor of Rev
w. A. Smith, whoh as recently been
elected pastor of the Congregational
church. and Mrs. Smith. In the receiv-
ing line were the host and hostess, DR..
and Mrs. NJ. N. Bessey and Rev. and
Mrs. w. a.. Smith. A large company
was present to meet the new pastor and
his wife. Refreshments of sandwiches.
cake and coffee were served Mrs. w. l..
Nevins. president of the Momans Fed
GRAFTON Of the church and Mrs. Gilbert
Morrill, poured while Miss Emily yigue
Miss Gladys Welch, Miss Lucille Jones
and Miss Maude Heron assisted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
AverilI. Mosher

Today at noon at the home Of the
brides sister, Mrs. o. S. Townsend. 50
Forest avenue, will occur the mar
rage of DIR. George G. Averill Of this
city and Miss Frances e. Mosher of
Bangor. The ceremony will be per-
formed by Rev. Ashley A. Smith, pas
tor Of the Universalist church of that
city. DR.. Averill and his bride will
leave Immediately for California and
will pass the rest of the winter at
Los Angeles. where Mrs. Leah g. Av-
Grill. mother of DR.. Averill. resides.
Miss Mosher has been in Waterville
on several occas ions and has won
many friends here by her charming
personality. DIR. Averill is at the
head Of the Reyes Fibre Co. and the
best wishes of his numerous friends
go with him and his bride on their
western journey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
One-Third of Country Now
Completed in Soil Survey

One-third of continental United
States has been covered to date by
detailed or reconnaissance soil sur
veys by the Bureau of Soils, United
States Department of Agriculture.
I The total area covered by detailed
survey amounts to 547,733 square
miles, or 350,549,120 acres, and that
covered by reconnaissance survey is
518,2S6 square miles, or S30.432, 040
acres. AS large areas of mountain
and desert land in the West are not
expected to be available for agricul-
ture in any near period, it will be
seen that large proportion of
necessary work of this kind has been
completed. Soil surveys are widely
consulted for various purposes, in
Guiding contemplated purchases of
land, selection Of crops, and planting
of gardens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
Fun, Melody and Color
In Legion Ministries

The best show ever! That's what
everybody said about the minstrel
show that was put on last evening
at the City Opera House by the
Bourque Post of the American Le-
gion. The stage setting was very at
tractive. the costumes were most be-
coming and lent q good deal of color
to the occasion. the interlocutor was
excellent the songs were finely rem
dered, the dancing was unusual and
the jokes were sprinkied with enough
local hits to make them interesting.
The boys efforts were rewarded with
a crowded house.
Two of the end men were in red
coats with red and white striped
pants, the remaining six in yellow
coats with black and yellow striped
cests and pants. The first two rows
of the circle were in English hunt
ing costumes. red coats, white
trousers, black leggings and black
jockey caps, while the rest of the
chorus were all in jockey costumes
of various hues.
Ginger Fraser was the interlocu-
tor. Nuf ced. He was good and kept
the situation well in hand when any
of his end men got too uproarious as
they did at one time, when they
started shooting craps on the stage.
Among the solos. which were render
ed with special excellence, were:
There is Only One Pal After ALL"
by william H. Murray, with Hugh
Tracey in the chorus; Mandy Lee"
by Walter Austin. with Norman
Haskell and John Choate Joining in
the chorus; 1--WE Got the Blues for
My Old Kentucky Home" by Clar-
ence Proctor. assisted by the end
men: Apple Blossom Time" by
Hugh Tracey: "Moonshine," by b.
Steele: sally Green" by Ralph
Blunt; Nobody to Love-" by Nor
man Haskell: Palestine" by Irving
Talberth. and Because" by Harry
Maroon. : The chorus work was fine.
the voices blending In splendid
melody, the singers all being Of more
than ordinary talent.
A clog dance, was given by Hugh
Andrews and a very difiicult dance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02

ASSEMBLY SEEKS
RECOGNITION

paris. Feb. I.--tBy the Associated
Press).-Formar application Is about
TO be made to the governments OF
Great Britain. France and the United
States to recognize the Rus sian CON-
stituent assembly as the rightfu. ex-
listing government of Russia. The as
sembly has just been completed At .
meeting Of all Russian elements OPP
posed to Bolshevism with the purpose
CT sinking of all differences Of opininon
and presenting united front against
Bolshevism.
The precedent invoked will be the
recognition by the Allies of the Serbian
government set up on the island OF
Corfu during the war while Serbia was
completely occupied by the Central
Powers.
Thirty-three Of the members Of the
assembly created here were elected in
Russia in the latter part OF 1917 by
popular vote. These elections were
held under Bolshevik rule and the Boil
sheviki failed to obtain more than
40 per cent. of the seats. Lenine, the
soviet premier. dissolved the assem-
bly, on Jan. IS. 1918, when his follow
ers were placed in the minority. A
majority of the members left Russia
but many went to Jail. Those who es-
caper regrouped in Paris and formed
the assembly which adopted resclu-
tions containing these provisions:
IA declaration Of the principle of
the liberty Of the Russian people in
opposition to Bolshevik rule.
'2-Refusal to recognize any and all
treaties. including commercial agree
ments, made with the Bolsheviki as
one of the parties" '(this would entail
reputation of the agreement between
the Bolsheviki and Washington B. Van
derlip for concession in Siberia.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
Reparation Plan
Out of Reason
Says Prof. Keynes

London, Feb. lit will be impossi-
BILE for Germany to pay the amounts
fixed for her reparation debt to the
Allies, says Professor John MaynaN
Keynes, principal representative Of the
British treasury at the Bersailles
peace conference. He argues that
Germany. to have surplus exports
with e200,0o0,oO0 must have total ex-
ports worth at least f7o0, 000, 600.
Twelve per cent of this amount would
be G 34,0O0,00o, and therefore. he says
that, with s7o0, 100000 of exports
yearly against E500,000, 600 in imports
she could just pay flxed sum OF
6 l16, 0o0,000 plus RS4 200, 900, making a
total of 6 2o0.000,000.
.That is to say" he continues.
trade on this vast scale would be re-
quired to pay the minimum annuity
of $1,000 900 plus the export per-
centage. II the Paris proposals are
more than wind, they mean a COM
plete reorganization Of the channels
Of international trade. If anything
remotely like them should really be
intended to happen, the reaction on
British trade and industry would be
incalculable. 1t is an outrage that
the Allied leaders should have dealt
with each other by using the methods
of a poker party"
Norman Angel, lecturer, and peace
advocate. is quoted by the Daily Her.
aid, organ. of labor, as having charac-
terized the PREPARATION demands as
''eye wash, pure bunkum and fantas-
tic rubbish"
"Of course" the interview contin-
ues, there will be a hitc hthe first
year, and the second, and the third
until the map of Europe is entirely
altered and alliances are rearranged."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
COLBY COLLEGE

Thursday evening at 7.45 in the
Colby college gymnasium will be held
the first Of the college stunt nights.
The AFFAIR will be in part rally and
send-off for the relay team which
goes to represent Colby at the b. A.
A. meet in the Boston Arena Satur-
day, and in part an evening Of ath-
letic entertainment. The members of
both divisions are to be in attend
ance. The evenings entertainment
will include several contests of an
athletic nature, and among them will
be a tug-of-war between the fresh
men and sophomores. The affair is to
be held for the benefit of the athletic
association. and is in charge of a
committee composed of Athletic Di-
rector Michael J. Ryan, Neil F. Leon
ard, 81, and Wayne w. McNally, '21.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
Arkansas Bill Would
Make Death Penalty
For RObbing Banks

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 1.-The Sem
ate today passed unanimously a bill
providing capital punishment for
bank robbery. The act puts bank
robbery on an equal footing with
murder int hat it gives juries the
right to fix either life Imprisonment
or electrocution as punishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
Dir. Atwood Now
President of Clark

Worcester, Mass, Feb. lin the
presence of an assemblage of at least
1000 people, including presidents Of
more than score of universities and
many statesmen and jurists, DIR. WAL
lace w. Atwood was formally inaugu-
rated president of Clark University
and College this afternoon with i'm
pressive dignity.
The academic procession which was
formed on the second and third floors
of the University building was
marshalled by Albert F. Richardson,
clad in III colonial uniform as high
sheriff of Worcester county.
Following the sheriff came Presi-
dent Atwood and former President G.
Stanley Hall, Charles H. Thurber of
the board of trustees and Chief JUS
tice Arthur p. Rugg of the Massachu-
sets Supreme court also member of
thetrustees and the full board of trus-
tees, Governor Cox and President
Harry Pratt Judson of the University
of Chicago. DIR. Frank Morley of
Johns Hopkins University, and other
speakers, members of the faculty. del
egates from universities and colleges,
Clark College and University students
and alumni.
Sheriff Richardson proclaimed from
the platform the opening Of the as
sembly and President Thurber of tho
trustees then took charge and made
his opening address following the in
vocation by Rev. DIR. Maxwell Saw
age, pastor of the First Unitarian
church in Worcester.
The formal ceremony of Inaugural
ton of President Atwood was per-
formed by Chief Justice Rugg and
former President Ball.
The formal installation was con-
Quoted by Chief Justice Rugg and DR..
Hall, President Atwood making a
brief response. DIR. Atwood's inau-
gural address concluded the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
Strength of a Clear Conscience

A great financier in New York sa,
one day, good many years ago, or
the board of one of the big life insur-
ance companies, and argued with its
members that they ought to buy
space in the newspapers every year
and print their whole balance sheet
showing every dollars worth of prop
erty they owned. One director OBJ
jected Indignantly But some day
you will make bad investment" the
objector said. What are you going
to do then? Are you going to ad :
vertise that to the publuic too?" To
which the financier replied: IF you
know in advance that every invest
ment you make is going to be ad-
vertised, you will be nhch less likely
to make a bad Joseph
French Johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
Monthly Meeting
Of City Government

The February meeting of the city
government was held Tuesday even
ing and, being near the close of the
year, was naturally brief. The roll OF
accounts totalling $15,1104S was
passed
An application for a license to
maintain public pool room at IL
King Court made by John Mitchell
wasoreferred to the committee on IL
censes with power to act.
William Albert, night Waterman OF
the Wyandotte Worsted Company
was appointed special policeman.
An order was passed authorizing
the city auditor to transfer to the con-
tingent fund the undrawn balance
which remains to the credit of any
appropriation or revenueaccount and
that there be appropriated from said
fund the amounts necessary to cover
any overdrafts.
The report of the county commits
sioners in the matter of the relocation
of College avenue was accepted and
placed on the city records. Also theil
report in the matter of the location
as a highway of the State road lead
ing from Emerson bridge to Oakland
was accepted. Sk@A
A communication was receive& ION
Belle p. Smiley of II Morrill, eyShxSs
asking that refund of $25.7 ~
her on bill she paid for the Pc
OF sewer leading from her hoQhe
The trouble was found to be at the
junction of the sewer from her house
with the city's pipe across the street
from her property. 1t was voted tt
refer the communication to the COM
mittee on claims, who will look into
The matter.
The Salvation Army asked for the
abatement of taxes on their property
on Temple street, amounting to $94.60
1t was explained that only the part
Of the building that is bringing in 6
revenue to the Salvation Army has
been taxed but it was also pointed Out
that the money received from the
store pays only the interest on the
mortgage Of $4,000. Alderman Vost
spoke strongly in favor of the propo.
sition and, on motion of Alderman
Getchell the order was passed.
A. F. Drummond, J. Howard WEIGH
Frank Redington and Mrs. w. B. Ar
mold were appointed trustees of thu
public library for four years.
An order was passed to place ;
street light at the corner of Spruce
street and Drummond avenue.
The Waterville Tire and Accessor.
Company asked for permit to plac'
a gasoline tank on Lockwood street
which was granted.
The committee on licenses report
ed unfavorably on the request o
Frank Pelkey to sell gasoline on Mail
street by means of a swinging arm
from tank on Appleton street. al
1t is contrary to the city ordnance
The aldermen concurred in the repor
of the committee.
An order was presented for tw'
catch basins to be installed on Edge
mont avenue the location to be deter
mined by the street commissioner ant
the city engineer and the order wal
passed.
Al hearing on sewer assessment
for persons owning lots on Edgemon
avenue was held, several men appear
ing in their own behalf. 80 pc
cent. reduction was allowed on tn
stated price and this arrangemen
was found satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
GIRLS CLUB NOTES

There will be d meeting Of all the
officers and chairmen of committees
at the clubroo mthis evening at els.
All are requested to bring a lunch.
The gym" class will be held at $50
and at $40 will be the regular bust
ness meeting, after which there will
be a rehearsal of the plays t.. he given
Friday night.
Thursday evening will he held the
regular dancing class.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02

by Perry Maddox, which was given
unstinted applause. He was called
hack and responded, although it was
considerable of an effort to comply
with the request.
The end men were Irving Taiberth,
Lisle Burns, Benjamin Steele, Fred
Barton, Hugh Andrews, Rudolph
Turcotte. Clarence Proctor and Ralph
Blunt The performance was direct
ed by Sam Freeman. to whose efforts
much ON the credit Of the success of
the affair is due. Music was fur
nisiied by an orchestra of 10 pieces
with Walter Hood, leader and Willie
Proveneher at the piano..
After the show dance was put on
at the Elks' hall at which there was a
good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
Woman Tennis Champ pefault.

New York, Feb. Mrs Molla Blur
stedt Mallory, national womenY ten
mis- champion. defaulted today in the
second round Of the invitation indoor
tournament of the Heights Casino,
Brooklyn, because of an injured foot.
Miss Marion Zinderstein Of Boston.
national runnerup, is competitor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02

Boston. Feb. cardinal O'Connell
of the Roman Catholic archdiocese of
Boston today was announced as a
member of the executive committee of
the New EnglaL,. ommittee organ
lied to cooperate with the national
committee for relief in Ireland. James
j. Preland, also Of Boston, was named
chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
Not to Use Balloons
To Hunt Seals in North

st. Johns N. F., Feb. 1.-The New
Foundland government has abandoned
it's plan to use blimps to aid In the 10.
alton of seal herds in the annual hunt
for seals to be started next month. be-
cause of difficulty of operating dirigibles
in northern ATTITUDES.
There will be a hunt from the air In
two airplanes. One already is stationed
at Botwood, on the northern coast and
another will be taken to the same place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
Aftermath of "Debate"

Monday was busy day in the Au-
burn municipal court An assault
and battery case, Mrs. Harry Shlner
VS.. ]. =. st. Pierre, with conflicting
testimony as to verbal battle, last
ed over an hour and was the MAN
reason for ;, the courtroom being
packed with spectators. Three men
were each fined five dollars and COSTS
for intoxication. Charges were pre-
ferred against William Tryder anu
Daisy Brown; but as both were
wanted by the United States I'M
migration officials the States case
against them was declared MOI
crossed and they were turned over 10
the government authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02

Miss Auwelda Bowker of this city
and her sister, Mrs. Ruth Bassett of
Fairfield, Mrs. Florence Bacon of
Fairfield and Mrs. May Hallett of
Oakland, returned Tuesday afternoon
from Portland, where they attended
a get-together meeting of members
of the auxiliaries of the Sons of Vet
Grams from all over Maine in the in
terest of the national membership
campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
Portland Women Not Voters

That there are from 10000 to lZ'VVu
women in the city of Portland unree-
istered, the greater part of these from
81 to % years. is the opinion ol
George H. Allan. chairman of tine
Portland Board of Registration. MT.
Allan attributes the unwillingness u
the women to register in considera !,
bic degree to the rulipg Of the noaru
that insists that a woman shall reg
lister by her baptismal name, no maj,
ter whether she has been known py ),
some other name and transacted iega,
business under that name or NOT anu
to the requirement that voters wseh
registering shall give, the exact age
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02

Mrs. Walter j. Winter. Jr., died
Saturday at the home Of her parepts
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas LAWYER OF 2s
south Main street. Auburn. she sur
fered an attack OF influenza more
tnan year ago. which developed into
an illness which caused her death.
Mrs. Winter was born in Auburn %
years ago, and has always made her
home here with the exception Of two
years spent in Portland. Besides her
husband and parents she leaves two
small children. W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02

The travel and history department
of the Waterville Woman's Club will
meet Wednesday evening at 100 o'clock
with Mrs. H. A. Wight at her home at
Pleasant Place. Each member is
requested to come, prepared with a
current event.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-02
creenviIIe Woman Terribly Burned

Greenville, Feb. Mrs. Edwin
Noyes of this town was severely
burned about the face, chest and
arms, Saturday, when she became un-
conscious and fell on the kitchen
stove, while preparing breakfast.
Mr.. Noyes was in the dining room.
When Mrs Moves did not appear he
became alarmed and went, to the
kitchen where he found her lying on
the stove. Her burns are critical,
and but for the arrival of her hus-
band on the scene would have doubt
less proved fatal. She was removed
to the Charles A. Dean hospital.
Mrs Moves was formerly Miss
Theora Galusha. Mr.. Moves Is the
local manager Of the Central Maine
Power Company. They have three
children