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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Skemngton Sees
Blue Times Ahead

Boston, April 11-This country is
facing the worst times, so far as the
industrial situation and collective
bargaining are concerned, that it has
ever seen, Henry J. Skef1ington, COM
missioner of immigration at this
port, declared today in addressing
delegates to the revision convention
of the Granite Cutters International
Association of America.
1T will take all our wisdom and
fidelity to the unions to pull
through" he added. 1.-The radicals
among the employers are now in the
saddle with the bit in their teeth.
THE manufacturers care nothing
about standards of living or about
civilization but would squeeze the last
drop of blood from the poor devils
who work for them for 10 cents an
hour.
THAT Is why they want the ports
open so that they can break down
the skilled crafts unions. This is
the most acute crisis the world has
ever SEEN"
The Granite Cutters delegates,
numbering about IS, will be in con-
vention here for about two weeks to
revise the constitution or the asso-
citation. James Duncan, vice presi-
dent of the American Federation OF
Labor, is presiding over the sessions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Britain Proposes
Way Out Of. Oil
Dispute with u. S.

Washington. April 11-Adjustment
of the dispute between the United
States and Great Britain growing
out of the San Reno oil agreement
concerning Mesopotamia has been
suggested informally to the United
States, it was learned today officially.
The plan proposed was in a mem
orandum reaching the State depart
ment, but not made in such manner
as to place the necessity for decision
upon this government until more
definite representations are received.
1t was proposed that the United
States appoint a commissioner to
confer with the British petroleum
commission in the belief that such
direct negotiations would lead to a
more speedy adjustment than might
be expected through usual diplomatic
exchanges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
ADJUSTMENTS
Wanda Hawley Is kidnaoned


Wanda Hawley has been kid
mapped. Couldn't blame a man much
for that, so when it comes in Her
First Elopement" in which this de-
licious, natural blonde lady will be
seen at the Acme theatre today,
naturally a good many things just
happen. 1t is another of those won
derfully successful Realart pictures
and Miss Hawley is at her best in it,
which is saying whole lot
AS Christiana Elliott, Miss Haw1ey
is a very wealthy young woman and
apparently every man in the world
wants to marry her. 1t becomes a
terrible bore until one day a man
just ups and kidnaps her AS a mat
ter of fact he thinks she is a would
be "vamp,"s who has been trying to
graft on his brother, but this adds
to the spice of the situation. Such
in way is a suggestion of what is
promised in this picture. which is a
comedy as clean as a hounds tooth
and as refreshing as a sea breeze on
q hot summers night.
In addition will be seen an Edu-
cational comedy entitled 1.-The Simp'
and those wonderfully colored kino-
grams.
Coming Thursday, the huge Maur-
ice Tourneur production. Deep Wa
rS."-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Man Hit by Train,
Recovery Doubtful

A man whose name was given as
F. L. Reynolds of Waterville, an en-
ployee of the Maine Central Rail-
road, lies at the Gardiner General
hospital in a serious condition, hav-
ing been run over by train No. / due
in Gardiner at $50 Monday morning.
His left foot was badly crushed and
amputation at the knee was impera-
tive. In addition he received bad
fracture of the skull the recovery
from which is still in doubt, the
physician in charge states.
The injured man was brought to
Gardiner by train No. ! and no auth
entic news of just how the accident
occurred could be obtained. He was
engaged with construction crew
putting in abutment at Freeman's
creek, about one and one-half miles
below South Gardiner. The first
known of the accident was when the
train. which had stopped to allow
some workmen to alight and then
started again. put on her emergency
brakes. Mr.. Reynolds is married
and his wife came to this city on the
afternoon train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Rudy Cheeks SparklingE Eyes
Most Women Can Have,
Says DR.. Edwards, a Well Known
Ohio Physician

Dr.F.M.Edwards for II years treated
scores of women for liver and bowel all
ments. During these years he gave to
his patients prescription made of a
few we'll known vegetable ingredients
mixed with olive oil. naming them
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. You will
know them by their olive color.
These tablets are wonder workers on
the liver and bowels, which cause a
normal action, carrying off the waste
md poisonous matter in ones system.
If you have a pale face, sallow look,
dull eyes, pimples, coated tongue, head
aches, a listless. no-good feeling, all out
OF sorts, inactive bowels, you take one
OF DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly
for time and note the pleasing results.
Thousands of women and men take
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the sue
cessful substitute f1- calomel-ncw and
then lust to keep item fit l5c and 30c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Says Labor Unions
Are Unwilling to
Accept Responsibilities

Boston, April 11-RepreSentatlVe
Walter Shuebruk of Plymouth, speak
ing in the State house of representa-
tives today in support of bill to
authorize legal suits by and against
voluntary associations, including Ia
Dor unions, today asserted that if
personal liability were to be avoided
the unions should incorporate.
Labor unions do not want to in
corporate" he said. They are will
ing to accept power but unwilling to
accept responsibilities. If times are
critical for labor, times are equally
critical for the employer. How can
there be collective bargaining if only
one party is bound?"
Representative John w. Mccormick
of Boston, urging that the measure be
referred to the next session of the
legislature, declared the bill as drawn
would afford employers method of
tieing up labor union funds and of
preventing the unions from carrying
out their legitimate work.
1T threatens the right of labor to
organic for mutual protection" he
said. my it the employer is given
the right to sue optionally either the
individuals or the association. Condi-
tons social and economic are abnor-
NAL at present and if such legislation
is to be passed this is most unfor-
tunate time"
Mr.. Shuebruk replied that in case of
unfair suits 1.-The labor unions would
have the same remedies now omen IN
corporations.
Representative John j. Heffernan
of Boston, offering an amendment
providing for exclusion of labor I'M
ions from the provisions of the bill,
asserted that he believed the measure
was aimed directly at the unions.
Representative Richard B. Coolidge
of Medford characterized the Heffer-
nan amendment as proposed class le-
gislation and improper.
The House adjourned without vot-
ing on the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Gardiner Girls Club

The regular meeting of the Girls
Club will be held tonight at Hazard
hall. The program this evening is not
the regular enc for the members are
urged to make this a Mothers night.
If the members are living away from
home they will be permitted to adopt
a mother. The dramatic class will
give the play that was postponed
from last weeks program. The name
Of the play is Tickets. Please" After
the play there will be an informal So
cial with refreshments served to all.
The advisory board of the Girls
Club will meet at the home of Mrs.
Fred Boston at 4 o'clock today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Independent Minstreis Score Success

A large and enthusiastic audience
greeted the Independent Minstrel
show at the Acme theatre Monday
evening. The program opened with
a very pleasing overture Songs of
Old Plantation Days" which was
well rendered by a most excellent
chorus. The end men, Charlie Fuller,
Ray Schaffer, George Getchell, Ar
thur Leonard, Charlie Hitler and
Harold Fuller, were right onto their
jobs with their local jokes and joyful
song hits. The work of the soloists,
Mrs. Nettie Johnson, Mrs. Halise
Damone, Marino Galizia, and Melvina
Head was unusually good. The olio
numbers. q vocal solo by Miss Rita
Ferguson and the dancing by the
Savage sisters, and Sarah Fuller and
Carl Getchell, each came in for their
share of honors. The ladies' quar-
tette was also excellent. Raymond
Schafer in his shooting act, with
Charlie Fuller as his darked assistant
was a scream, besides showing his
remarkable skill with the rifle. The
entertainment closed with a dance.
uusic being furnished by Douglass
orchestra of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
RICHMOND

CORNER-Mrs NJ. B. Tarr was
the guest Of Mrs. Charles Cobb on
Tuesday.
Melvin Tarr Of Bowdoin Centre is
visiting his nephew, o. B. Gray.
Royce Durham of Gardiner is also
a guest at Mr.. and Mrs. Grays'.
Mrs. Lewis Blossom of Fairhaven,
Mass, is visiting friends here.
The Grange Ladies' Aid held its
last meeting of the season Thursday
with a very large attendance. The
ladies have their work completed
for the Grange fair which will be
held about the middle or May.
Mrs. Harold Lancaster and daugh-
terwere guests of Mrs. James Ian
caster on Tuesday
A farewell party was given Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Bishop Saturday
evening, at the home of John Cha
phin, which was largely attended.
Ice cream, cake and punch were
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop were
presented with very pretty parlor
lamp. ..
Mrs. c. P. Briry was a weekend
visitor at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dickey in Rich
mond.
John Tarr was at the Maine Cen
eral hospital in Portland last week
for treatment.
A. G. Stevens of West Gardiner
visited his couisn, Miss Della Nero
Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Berry and Miss Lena
Berry were shoppers in Gardiner
Friday.
John Tibbetts, who has been with
Charles Berry the past year, is stay.
ing with friends in Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Arkansas Gets Back Land

Washington, April 11-Large tracts
of land in Phillips county, Arkansas.
which were transferred to Missis-
sippi by a sudden diversion of the
Mississippi river in 1S4S, were return
ed by the Supreme court today to
Arkansas. The court ordered that
the report Of the commissioners who
were appointed to survey the dis
puted boundary along the river be-
low Friar's Point, be confirmed for
mally and entered a final decree in
the case between the two states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Mikado Regrets to
Decline Harding's
Invitation to Son

Washington. AAril 11.-Emperor Yo-
shihiro of Japa4 in letter transmit
ted today to president Harding by the
japanese enNoassy here expressed keen
regret that unavoidable circum-
stances" closely connected with him.
self precluded him for the present
from accepting on behalf of his son,
the crown prince of Japan, the presi-
deny's invitation to visit the United
States after the completion Of his
mission to Europe on which he en-
parked March 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
State Prosecution
of Ponzi Soon Is
Officials Purpose

Boston, April 11-Charles Ponzi's
day Of reckoning in the state courts
on charges of larceny in connection
with his broken scheme of high fl
nance that left several thousand in
vestors short of several millions dol
lars. is not to be long delayed be-
cause of his Federal imprisonment, if
state authorities have their way. It
developed today that Attorney Gen.
eral Allen had obtained from Attor-
ney General Daugherty in a visit to
Washington, permission to have Pom
ii produced in the state courts Ordi-
narily Federal imprisonment has
served as a stay to state prosecu-
tons.
Daniel W. Coakley, counsel for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Brunswick Village
COrpOratiOn'S Annual Meet

Brunswick, Apr. IL. (SpeciaD-The
annual meeting of the Brunswick Viii
lage Corporation was held at the
court room this evening. Thirty-hve
hundred dollars was appropriated to
extend the sewer system on Belmont,
Body and Columbia streets. Other
appropriations were $4,000 for pay
ment of bonds, $4,000 for interest, $500
for contingent expenses, 500 for dis
count and S145 for attachments.
Officers were elected as follows:
Moderator: G.. Allen Howe; clerk,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Liners Told to
Watch for Icebergs

New York, April IA special warm
ing against icebergs. reported today
as only 80 miles from the track OF
westbound transatlantic steamers in
to New York, was issued here today
by the United States photographic Of
flee.
The warning reads:
Many icebregs only 80 miles from
the westbound track to New York, in
yolving great danger to shipping un-
less tracks be shifted to southwark
Immediately. Urge steamship coInpa-
MES to accept previous recommended
ton from photographic office that they
shift tracks 60 miles to southwark
without further delay"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
WINTHROP

Mr.. and Mrs. M. r. Hinckley de-
lightfully entertained a small party
at their home Saturday evening,
cards, music and dancing being en-
joyed. H. c. Kicker had the high
est score for the evening and YER
non Howard the lowest. Delicious
refreshments of sandwiches. cake
and coffee were served. Sunday be-
ing the birthday of one of the guests
an attractive birthday cake was
served. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Vernon Howard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Partridge and Mr.. and Mrs. h.
c. Kicker.
Frank Taylor, Chester Riley. Her
mon Collins and James Wigmore. Jr.,
all of Attlebore, Mass, are guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Riley at the Tap
pan farm, West Winthrop.
Miss Nina Webb Of Portland, was
the week end guest Of her sister,
Mrs. Lottie Houseworth.
Walter Holmes of Augusta was
business visitor in town Saturday.
Mrs. Aurilla Hooper Of Waterville
is passing few days in town, the
guest of friends.
Mrs. Clayton Beane was the week
| end guest of friends in town.
Mrs. Alice Griffin Of Caribou was
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mills from Wednesday until Satur-
day. After that she was the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Smith and went
Monday to the home of Alex Mills in
| Sidney.
Mrs. Charles Mills went Monday
to Belgrade, where she is the guest
| of her mother, Mrs. Alice Castle, for
a few days.
DR.. and Mrs. r. B. Putnam of u
Winter street. Auburn were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. D.
Kimball and j. Edward Putnam. re
; turning home Monday forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Morgan Estates
Verdict Against
OWnbey to Stand

Washington, April II - Judgment
obtained in Delaware courts by ex-
ecutors of the estate of the late ].
P. Morgan against James A. Ownbey
for 100000 will stand as result Of
the decision today by the supreme
court. With the judgment the lower
courts had issued authority for the
sale of sufficient stock held in Own
bey's name to cover the obligation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Thomas c. Jones of Manchester, up
held his reputation of being one of
Names most accomplished fishermen
by landing a six pound landlocked
salmon, Saturday morning from the
waters of Cobbosseecontee lake. The
fish measured just "a inches. Mr..
Jones has always had unusual sue
cess, principally as the result of
knowing how to handle with skill the
rod and line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Ex-Tax. Commissioner
Massachusetts,, Dies,
Self-Inficted Wound

Marblehead, Mass, April 11.-Wil-
liam d. T. Trefry, for score of years
state tax commissioner until few
months ago, died today of a self-in-
fiicted bullet wound. Medical Exam
liner Atwood.and the local authorities
made Investigations to establish the
circumstances of the shooting which
occurred while he was alone in his
room and his family was at breakfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The official board of the Highland
Avenue M. E. church report that the
church is in sound financial condi-
ton. All current expenses have been
met during the year Just passed. The
church hiss extended an invitation to
Rev. Charles Howard Atkins to re-
main for another year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

John w. Riley; assessors, Herrick T.
Mason, Carl NJ. Day. Arthur Lamarre;
treasurer, James w. Fisher; collector
OF taxes, JOHN r. Stanwood; auditors.
Harry F. Thompson, Franklin G.
Webb. Following his election, Mr..
Fisher, who has been treasurer for
q years, resigned, and Thomas H. Ri
ley was elected to succeed him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

pseudo1financier, appeared before
Judge Morton of the Federal court
today to protest against the proposed
proceeding. The judge said the
question was one of great Importance
and he would have to take 1t under
consideration. Sheriff Earl D. Blake
of Plymouth county, keeper of the jail
at which Ponzi is confined, was pres
ent and Judge Morton suggested that
he file papers as the basis for deci-
sion in the matter.
When Judge Morton indicated that
his decision would be delayed, Attor-
ney General Allen asked that he be
granted a private conference but
Counsel Coakley objected, remarking
that he thought 'the courts should
be kept out of politics"
The attorney general asked if his
words were an insinuation and Coax
ley replied that they were " a state
ment of fact"
After the hearing, Attorney Coax
ley said he had learned of the attor-
ney generals trip to Washington and
of the authority he brought back to
produce PonZi in the state courts,
and sought to stop it. Mr.. Allen said
he had obtained from Attorney Gen.
eral Daugherty instructions to Sher-
if Blake to bring Ponzi into the Mas
sachusetts courts when requested by
the attorney general and he added,
1--WE expect to have Ponzi before the
state court for trial on the charges
outstanding against him there"
Ponzi, who is now serving a SEN
tence of five years on a Federal
charge of using the mails in a scheme
to defraud. is under multiple indict-
ments in Suffolk county for larceny,
which would expose him to much
hevier sentence if guilt were found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The young men Of the Methodist
church will have a cold meat and SAL
ad supper this evening at o'clock.
at the church vestry. Following the
supper the young men will hold one
of their old time socials to which all
are invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Here's What the Universal People
Say of Gladys Walton, Seen Today

Here's What the Universal People
Say Of Gladys Walton, Seen Today
in "Rich Girl, Poor Girl" at the
Strand
without stopping to tell you the
story of this third Walton special at
traction we'll simply say that we bet
our bottom dollar on this picture just
exactly as, three months ago. we bet
our bottom dollar on Pink Tights
and every Snowman who played that
little wonder of picture is mighty
glad that we called his attention to it.
Take it from us-in Rich Girl, Poor
Girl" you have star and story to
make your audiences chuckle and glow
for weeks afterwards.
Bargain Tuesday" today with four
different subjects. Who is Doraldina? ?
Ask the management.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

At the Monday evening meeting Of
the city council, Fred E. Weymouth
was granted permission to occupy
the sidewalk on Water street in front
of the old Reporter-Journal Co. for
the purpose of removing the same.
Permission was granted, pending
publication. Routine business occu-
pied the balance of the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
EAT LIKE CANDY

Don't use the unpleasant 1axatives
when you can eat Dem-Jac Chocolate
Laxative Tablets like candy, and they
are excellent for Constipation, bilious
ness, Torpid Liver. and other bowel
disorders. If your druggist can not
supply you. send csc to the Dem-Jac
Company. Gardiner. Maine. For sale
in Gardiner at Jackson's Drug Store
and in Hallowell at Quinn's Drug Store.
Dem-Jac Syrup of Lemon Compound
for Coughs and Colds, 35c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The r. P. Hazard Co. have pur-
chased of the Gardiner Real Estate
Association the land on Water street
betweenthe r. p. Hazard factory
and the building formerly occupied
by T. w. Dick. The land is bounded
in the rear by the Cobbossee stream.
Mr.. Hazard states that the company
have no plans regarding the use of
the newly purchased plot, but bought
for the purpose of control.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Miss Gladys A. Dolloff, who has
been visiting her father e. NJ. Dol
loft, Northern avenue, left Monday
for Bangor, to resume her duties as
physical instructress at the Y. w. c..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12
Reserved Seat Sale for H. II. S
Senior Play Commences Todav

The reserved seat sale for the
senior play Engaged by Wednesday"
VIII open at one o'clock today at
Quinn's instead of 9 A. M. as pre-
viously announced. The change was
made for the convenience of people
who would not be able to take the
time at 9 o'clock to procure their
seats. The seniors have a novel
plan in mind to spend some of the
receipts of the play. They are maxi
ing collection of decorations for
the interior of the new building.
They hope that the citizens will sup
port them by seeing that every seat
is taken Friday night.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The regular meeting of the Boy
Scouts will occur this evening at 7
o'clock. Each boy is requested to be
present. as arrangements are to be
made for a patriots meeting at City
hall on Patriots Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Miss Elsie Peacock, who has been
passing two weeks with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Peacock, High
land avenue, left Monday for Nor
way, to resume her duties as teacher
at. the Norway High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Vinton Bridges and
daughter, Beverly of Mechanic Falls,
are guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur T. Reynolds, Lincoln
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

William Morvin, aged a. was ar
raigned Monday evening before Judge
Atkins, charged with assault and
battery on another lad, Stafford Lo-
zier. William pleaded guilty and was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

All members Of Gardiner Lodge,
No. 8, X. of p, who intend to go to
Waterville this (Tuesday) evening
are requested to take the 6 o'clock
special car from Depot square.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

Mrs Fred Bullock is substituting as
teacher in the fourth grade at the
Middle Street Primary school during
the absence of Miss Marguerite War
rem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The Methodist brotherhood met
Monday evening in the vestry. Ar
oyster supper was served and an adj
dress given by Rev c.. O. Perry OF
Hallowell enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Gen. c. w.
T1lden Camp, Sons of Veterans, will
meet at Firemen's hall this evening
at the usual hour. A large attend
ance is desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-12

All members of the Modern Wood
men of America who intend going to
Augusta, this evening to hear
National Lecturer Duffy are request
ed to take the Z o'clock car from
nepot square.