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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

reads of the country with rs per cent.
of American railroad mileage. Mr..
Walsh asked that these interIocking
directors be called before the board
for interrogation, but did not make
wholly clear just what would be gain
ed by their testimony. The board
took the request under consideration.
The labor board will sit in execu-
tive session tomorrow and Saturday
and will set the date for continuing
the rules hearing. dependent upon the
labor sides preparation for presenting
its testimony.
The only comment by railroad man
ayers on the labor boards action was
letter from Mr.. Atterbury to Chair
man Barton of the Railroad Labor
Board in which the chairman of the
railroad executives labor committee
said:
Your board in its decision has very
properly said that all questions in
voiving the expense, of operation or
the necessities of railroads are under
the jurisdiction of the Interstate
Commerce Commission. If there is
any doubt in the mind of the board
of the correctness of my statement
of the serious financial condition of
the railways, I beg you to request i'm
nediately statement of the facts
from the Interstate Commerce Com
mission.
With regard to the wages of I'M
skilled labor the Association of Rail-
way Executives will take immediate
steps to have that matter presented
i'll definite controversies between in
dividual carriers and their employees"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

mother. Mrs. Abbie Taber. returned
home with him for visit.
Mrs. r. ]. Stone and Mrs. Ed Howe
were business callers in Augusta
Thursday.
Several from this place attended the
all-day session of grange at South
China Wednesday. An interesting
program was much enjoyed by those
present.
Mrs. Mary Emerson is the guest of
her cousin, Mrs. Anna Tobey Of Cross
Hill.
NJ. L. Sabin was yarding lumber for
Mr.. Jealous last week.
Friends are glad to hear that c. H.
Morse, who was operated upon in Au-
gusta last week, is getting along so
well.
Ralph Dickey was a business caller
at West Windsor Monday. Also a
brief caller at w. N. Tobey's of Cross
Hill Sunday morning.
Arthur Robbins of Cross Hill was
a caller at Ed Howes and at West
Windsor Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Anderson of
Waterville were evening guests, Mon
day, of Mr.. and Mrs. o. p. Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tobey. Mr.. and
Mrs. o. p. Davis were callers Sat-
urday evening of Mr.. and Mrs. Nell
Tobey of Cross Hill.
Mrs. Anna Tobey, Mrs. Ora Austin
|of Cross Hill, and Mrs. Abbie Davis
were recent callers of Mrs. Nettie
Tobey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

prolonged after the closing number
of The program and it's encore. Maine
can we'll feel proud of them.
Helen Yorke has a voice of the
'Ga'E-Curci type, only, as one ex-
pressed it. mot so much So" 1t is a
voice of surprising purity, evenness,
elasticity and crystalline quality, and
beautifully controlled. Her soft notes
are exquisite, brought down with al
most imperceptible diminuendo to a
finely spun thread Of melody; she
takes the final E fiat above high c in
the "Traviata" aria with such case
and c.earness that you wouldn't know
Sac were performing any feat at al.
One of Miss Yorke's particular g,fss
is of Interpretation. Her versions al
ways delight. She infuses every sol 6
with life and individuality. Face,
votte and every movement are eio-
GU, mt She expresses feeling without
an excess of emotion and always k -e2-
ing her perfect simplicity. artlessness
and srontaneity of manner. 1t is
hoped Hiss Yorke may not lose tnase
qualities which give her singing SO
r,ucji of freshness and unhackneyed
charm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
Classy Bouts at
City Hall Next Week

Frank DeRice of Portland was in
Augusta, Thursday, and completed
arrangements for big boxing carni-
val at the City hall on Wednesday
evening. Feb. 16.
DeRise has been putting on matches
for the past two years in Portland,
and has been furnishing some bouts
there that have attracted attention
all over New England. He used to
be in the squared-circle himself, blu,
he has given up the punching end OF
the game to become promoter and
he has made good.
FOR his show in Augusta he has
matched up Hugo Clements of Albany
and Hammering HOWE of woonsock.
ct. r. l.. two heavy welters who have
the reputation of being stickers when
once they face each other in the ring,
'Tiey will go pair of skies. In adj
dition to this. there will be three 9th.
er six round bouts that promise no
end of fun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
Interesting Facts
Concerning Blacks
of COnY High Show

Cony students are planning to put
over ChiZzle WiZZle this season in n
way that will make the oldest inhab'
minstrel show for the first two nigh-s
and rollicking three-act comedy and
grand ball on the third and last, Feb.
r:iary %, % and oath will linger for
many moons in the minds of Angus <.
amusement lovers.
| Last season with only one night OF
MINISTRIES, hundreds of people were
turned away as the hall was crowosr'
to capacity even standing room beip <
at a premium, SO this season it vas
decided to make a departure after =
years of running the affair only ~
nights-to stage bigger, better. -
zier. snapper. blackface performar g
with numerous specialties interim ~
| ling the regular first part instead ,.
being separated into an olio.
On Thursday evening, February q,
The 10th Inning" a three-act COM
edy, full of good. wholesome humor
taud hearty laughter will be staged by
a cast of ten people, followed as soon
as the floor can be cleared by the
Grand Chizzle While Ball, one of the
Capital City's annual social events.
Fer this special occasion the manage
men: has secured one of the best
dance combinations in the State n
furnish music. the following headlir
ers in the art of jazz music-Mes srs.
Claf and Remission. banjos; Rocho.,
and Ross. saxophones; Farnham al
the piano; O'Brien, Keith, S. Douglas
and L. Douglas.
| The sale of reserved seats will open
at 6 P. NJ. in City hall. Saturday an
! all are urged to be present at tina,
time to secure their numbered checks
as the ticket booths will open prompt
ly at $50 P. NJ. Season tickets are
Priced at soc. Reserved seats Csc and
| Pa adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

Augusta Rotary Club, which each and
every member is looking forward to
with especial interest. This will be
one part Of the big three feature pro-
gram.
A novel picture guessing contest
open to all members of the club. is
in charge of the entertainment COM
mittee for the meeting, Lewis A. Bur-
leigh, chairman; Dwight Higgins and
Charles T. Penney. The contest
sheets have been sent out to the
members and the competition for the
prizes promises some good hard work
for the judges.
The third feature of the session has
already ben explained through press
notice and the secretary's letter to
members. Supper will be served at
the Augusta House at s o'clock.
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RAIL WORKERS
Continued from Page One)

which to prepare his testimony met
with protest from the railroad repre-
sentatives, but he promised to can
vass the situation tomorrow and ad-
wise the board on Saturday when he
would be ready to proceed.
Il have been up in an airShip for
ten days and a committee Of eighteen
men has been working day and night
Mr. Jewell. 1--WE are wholly unpre-
pared to proceed now.
Both sides of the controversy ex-
pressed qualification that the hearing
would proceed in the regular manner.
w. w. Atterbury, speaking for the
railroads, declared that IF there was
urgency on January 81, when I made
the request of the board. there is still
more now. December reports from
the interstate Commerce Commission
show that $4,000 miles of railroads
did not earn their operating expenses
and fixed charges for that month"
The railroads have contended that
abrogation of the national agree
ents would mean big cut in their
operating expenses.
for the labor men. however, declared
that the real issue was not the rules
themselves, but what they concrete
ly sanction the principle of collective
bargaining on the basis of union recog-
nition.''
When this principle has received
the boards sanction, no further dis
turbanceS or acute controversies will
occur on the roads" Mr.. Lauck said.
The boards ruling today reviewed the
power delegated to it under the Trans
portation Act and declared its duty
to be that of deciding just and reason
able wages. salaries and standards of
working conditions. 1t said that pend
ing the outcome of the rules hearing.
which was separated. by agreement,
from the wage hearing which ended
in the award of last July. the nation
al agreements promulgated under fed
eral control would remain in full
force. Plea for their abrogation on ac-
count of financial inability to pay the
wages awarded by the board was a
matter outside the boards jurisdic-
ton. the ruling said, and should go
to the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion.
The executives request for permits
sion to pay common laborers on the
basis of the scale prevalent in diff
ferent localities was also denied and
leaves the basic railroad rate at 81
to 4S1s cents an hour. The ruling
pointed out that the transportation
act provided that it was the duty of
carriers and employees to confer over
disputes and said that il did not APP
pear that any attempt had been made
to readjust the wages of unskilled la
Dor and therefore declared that the
board was without. jurisdiction.
The Jewell and Walsh charges SIM
mered down to declaration OF a con-
spiracy on the part of industry 10
crush the labor unions and reiterated
charges that New York banking in
terests were so interviewer with the
directorates of prominent railroads
that these banking interests con-
trolied 90 per cent. of the leading
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

Stock OF liquors in the Cumberland
sheriff's department rum room was
increased Tuesday evening by addi-
ton OF % gallons of alcohol. in SIX
cans. taken from a clump OF juni-
per bushes at Falmouth after depu-
ties had kept a fruitless vigil III
hopes that occupants of the car seen
to leave the contraband by the side
OF the road would come back and re-
trieve II. Falmouth farms have yield
ed liquors from under cover of juni-
pers thrice during the past six weeks
and deputies now gaze with warrant
ed suspicion at every suggestion OF
the shrub.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

Albion Burbank. aged 81. former
principal of the Exeter. n. H. High
school for 81 years. died Monday al
his home there He was born in Lin
erick. Maine. in 1853 and prepared for
college at Phillips Academy in that
dom In 1Sse. The next year he taught
at Limington Academy. at Limington'
Maine. He was admitted to the YORK
County bar in 1865. but did not find the
practice congenial and quickly secur'
ed the principaiship of the KennebunS
High school. He became principal OF
Exeter High school in 1872 and saryed
until June. 1906. Burial will be in Ken
nebunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
BOY SCOUT NOTES

s The regular meeting of Troop No.
g, Augusta Boy Scouts, was held
Thursday evening, 90 members being
present. The troop is now filled. but
more members will be taken in as
soon as permission is received from
headquarters. Plans were made at
the melting for a camping trip next
summer,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
Hebron Temporary Head

On account of the illness of DR.. w.
Sargent. principal of Hebron Academy.
since 1855. Ernest c. Mariner. A. B..
who has been made principal for the
remainder of the year because of the
illness Of DR.. Sargent comes from
Bridgton. Maine. He is graduate of
Colby 1915. Mr.. Mariner has been
teacher of English for nearly eight
years. and is thoroughly familiar with
the work OF the school, In the plan
in the English department vacated by
Mr. Mariner Mrs. Marion Starbad
Potsle of oxford has been appointed.
Mrs. Pottle is a graduate of co,hy
and OF Simons- Fer some years she
has been the librarian of the Yale
Law library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
Helen Yorke
Delights Audience
at Lewiston Concert

| Helen Yorke, Augustus own
daughter" made a triumph with a
large audience at her conceO We'd
nesday evening in the Lewiston City
: hall and many were the glowing fri
butes to her charming voice. The
report of the concert which appeared
; in Thursday evenings Lewiston
Journal. said in part:
Helen Yorke has arrived!
That she is all her friends and cr,-
tics have said of her was the general
~ expressed opinion OF the large and
en.t usiastic audience, many of whom
crowded forward to- greet her, after
her concert in Lewiston City hall.
Wednesday evening. They had seemed
ieXtrayagant-some of the praises and
| the Professionalism you had not
heard her. Having heard her you are
m, we'd to join in the praises and t.
recognize Helen Yorke as one of
Americas prima donnas, destined &c
go far if her health permits.
| Seldom one hears an artist of such
piquant charm and she is a finished
artist, too. She has beauty, personal
ity, temperament, intelligence and a
voice. What more could one wish
From the moment she tripped onto the
stage with her bright glances and her
appealing little smile that seemed tC
sav. II do hope you're going to like
me-" the audience was hers.
! Miss Yoke was assisted by Mis-:
Marion Haskell. violinist. and Miss
Ruth Cummings, pianist, both Ok
ford county girls. and no more charm.
ling trio of youth and beauty coulo
be found than these three girls as they
lstood under the glow of the piano
lamp &c acknowledge the plauditS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
PITTSFIELD

Cdpt. w. L. ROSS was III newport
Tuesday, where he installed the Of
ficers of the II. G.. Libby Post,
G. A. r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Gould are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a son on Feb. 8.
Mrs. d. Policy is in Oakland, visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Wyman.
Russell Craig left Wednesday for
Boston and New York on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ Bigelow left
Thursday for Norfolk, Va, where
they will pass 4 few weeks.
Felix Ramm, who has been in
Providence, r l.. visiting relatives,
has returned to his home.
o. E. Libby was in Augusta
Wednesday on business.
Mrs. Charles Smith and Mrs. Ell
Imer Work were in Pittsfeld on
business Thursday.
Mrs. Freeman Hubbard, who has
been visiting her sister in Newport
! has returned home.
| Linwood Mason has come home
from Norfolk. Va. to visit his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Mason,
Peltoma avenue.
! Mrs. Maud Hoxie has gone to
Clinton to visit relatives.
Charles Harris of Detroit was in
town on business Thursday.
Ralph Brown has purchased the
! milk business that has been conduct
ed by ]. n. Tarbell for the past few
years. His many friends will wish
him success in his new venture.
Charles E. Vickery was business
caller in East Newport Wednesday.
\. r. McNabb and H. L. Walker
were business callers in Bangor
Wednesday.
Harold Crawford was among the
local people in Waterville Wednes-
day.
\ public patriotic meeting will be
held in Union hall on Saturday eve
ming. Feb. IL, at o'clock, in OBJ
servance of Lincoln's birthday. A
literary and musical program will be
given and the Division commander of
the Sons of Veterans. Robert c..
Cony of Augusta, will speak. The
band will also render a few selec-
tons.
The third meeting Of the Friendship
Club was held in the Red Cross rooms
at o'clock Tuesday evening. The
first number on the program was talk
by Miss Johnston, district nurse, on
the subject Emergency" which prov
ed very instructive and interesting to
the girls. An open discussion by the
members followed which brought out
many valuable and interesting points.
Miss Esther Russell, member Of the
club. gave a very interesting talk on
the subject Character Reputation and
Environment" Cake and cookies were
served.
There will be special communica-
ton of Meridian Lodge. No. 1875. F. and
A. NJ. Friday evening. at which time
the E. A. degree will be conferred on
candidates.
The funeral services for the late
Thomas L. Morton were held at the
home of Mrs. Vincent on Middle street
at o'clock Thursday afternoon. There
was a large attendance of relatives
and friends and the members Of Som
erset Lodge, No. s145. K. OF p, attended
in a body. Rev. Sidney ]. Willis. pas
tor of the Universalist church. offici-
ated. The floral tributes were profuse
and very beautiful. The bearers were
members of the knights of Pythias
lodge The body was placed in the re-
ceiving tomb at the village cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

Bingham for medical attention. and
is expected to be better in few days.
DR.. Hopkins was in town recently
on a professional call
w. j. Holway, who has been i'll for
a long time, is gaining.
Leslie Culleton of Forsythe was at
home over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
William L. Shorey

The many friends Of William L. Sho-
rey were panied to learn Of his death
which occurred at o'clock Thursday
morning after an illness Of several
weeks. Mr.. Shorey had been in poor
health the past year but up to the past
fe wweeks had been able to be about.
He was well known and we'll liked and
had big circle Of friends who will
join the bereaved relatives in mourn
ing his loss. He Is survived by a
widow. Mrs. Lillian (Leighton) Sho-
rey; by son. Vernon L. Shorey, and
by an adopted daughter. Mrs Donald
c. Harvey. The funeral will be held
from his late home Saturday at 1 p.
NJ and will be private. except that the
Odd Fellows will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

Augustus Shut ms will be the
subject of the sermon which will be
given by Rev. Howard H. Brown at
the Sunday morning service at the
/ Penney Memorial United Baptist
: church. This will be a message of
comfort and help for those who are i'll
and afflicted. AT the Sunday evening
service. Rev. Mr.. Brown will speak
upon Abraham Lincoln-The Crown
ing Glory of the 18th Century"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
RoTARiANs MEET TONIGHT

Big Three Program Ar.
ransed-Hon. Charles p. Barnes Of
. Houlton Will Be Speaker Of the
Evening
The pleasure Of "a Day on Katah-
din" as described by Rotarian Charles
EP. Barnes of Houlton. speaker of the
Maine House of Representatives, is
an event of tonight's meeting of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
Nathan r. Emerson

Headquarters has been notified o.
the death of Nathan F. Emerson. a
member OF this Home. which occurred
In Lynn. Nov. 10. He was born in
Haverhill, Dec. IA. 1S47. He enlisted in
Co. G, 2, Mass. H. A. July 25. 1864,
and was discharged Sept. 3. 1866. He
was admitted to the Home from East
Saugus, Mass, March g. 1899.
About 20 friends of Mrs. Bernard E.
Varnum gave her surprise party at
her home, Thursday evening, in hon.
Or of her birthday. Her guests pre-
scented her with a silver cake plate.
The evening was enjoyably passed
with music and games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt Godfrey
Little.
Patrick Stanton has returned from a
pass to visit friends in Augusta.
Frank Mcbride, of Lowell. late Co.
], 2. .. s. Cav, has been admitted to
the Home
The moving picture for Friday will
be Miss Blanche Sweet in Her Tn
willing Husband; with a Pathe News
and comedy entitled Alias Aladdin. /"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

Since the organization of the Sunday
School Bays basketball league. some
interest has been manifested for the
formation of similar league for the
girls teams and a meeting for this
purpose may be called in the near
future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

The following patients were admit
ted to the Augusta General hospital
on Thursday: Miss Geneva Bailey
of Palermo, Henry Farr of Good Will
Farm. and Henry Gibson of Halo
we'll. for surgical treatment: Carroll
Hutchins of Richmond and Miss
Ida Burrows of Augusta, for medi-
cal treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

resided in Bangor only brief time,
made many friends here. Mr.. King
Is employed at the Eastern Manufac-
turing Co. Other relatives surviving
are sister. Mrs. Joseph Sabine and
a brother. Ola Scott both Of Wess
Roxbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

Fitzgerald Post, American Legion,
will hold it's next meeting Monday
evening. Feb. 14th. A full attendance
is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

Arthur Godbout has purchased the
Colonial bowling alley and pool room
business on upper Water street and
took possession "Wednesday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
WEST FORKS

Albert Pierce was badly injured
Saturday at Wilson's camp by a fall
ing tree which struck him on the
head and shoulder. He was taken 70
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

, Mrs. Abbie Reed of this city has
gone to Benton where she will pass a
few days with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11

The Cecilia Chorus will meet at $50
o'clock this afternoon at the Y. NJ.
G. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
Lynn Woman Dies

Lynn woman Dies
The many friends of E. j. King of
Bangor will sympathize with him in
the death Of his wife. which occurred
Friday at the Peter Bent Brigham
hospital in Boston. following an oper-
alton The funeral was held at the
home of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Scott in West Roxbury. Mass.
sunday. Mrs. King, although she had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
VASSALBORO

SOUTH-Allen Taber of Augusta
was calling Friday afternoon on his
brother CORTLAND and family. His
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Clifton Titus Of Winthrop was in the
city, Thursday, calling on friends.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-16
Heavy. Export of Grain
Diverted Via Montreal
Shipments Taken Off Buffalo
New York Route Because
of Rate Saving

OTTAWA, Sept. 15.-Large quantities
Of f,American grain for export to Europe
have been shipped by way of Montreal
in the last two months, instead of over
the Buffalo and New York route, it was
revealed tonight in report issued by
the Dominion Bureau of Statistics.
The diversion in transportation was
said to be due to the fact that the all
water Canadian route from Chicago.
Duluth and Milwaukee to Lake Su-
perior ports, thence by rail to Mont
real, costs 2& cents bushel less after
figuring the premium on American
money and the elevator charges at New
York. ~
Both the lake and rail and allrail
rate from Port Arthur and Fort Will
liam to Montreal Is more than Ave
cents bushel cheaper than to New
1ork. The payment in Canadian cur
rency reduces this still further, the re-
port said, and more than offsets the
heavier insurance rates from Montreal.
MONTREAL, Sept. 15.-A further re-
dqction Of seven cents a hundred
pounds in the rates on grain and grain
products from Fort William for eSnort
tnTough Atlantic ports was announced
to-day by the Railway Association
Inis is in addition to the three cents
q hundred given earlier in the wear
ana the per cent reduction in IAN
uary. :" 'a'i-