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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
CicOtte's Attorney C0nfers
With State Officials

Chicago, Feb. 25-Daniel p. CASH
dy, attorney for Edward Cicotte, to-
day conferred with State officials and
attorneys for other Chicago Ameri-
can League players who will go on
trial March IA charged with conspi-
racy in connection with the alleged
throwing of the 1919 worlds series.
Mr.. Cassidy refused to say what
attitude Cicotte would take in the
trial.
IF told you either that he would
or would not repudiate his grand jury
confession. it might prove mislead-
ing he said. He returned to De-
troit tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
Manned Veterans
Establish Quarters
in WASHINGTON. D. G..

Washington, Feb. 25.-The National
Disabled Soldiers League announced
today the opening of a Washington
headquarters for prosecution of
claims with the war risk insurance
bureau, the vocational educational
board or any other governmnt agency
having to do with compensation for
disability. Officers of the league, of
which Captain George Gillin of
Maine is president, stated that upon
application they would take I'D the
claim of any disabled man, regardless
of his membership in the league. The
league claims to have 100000 mem
bers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
CROWN POLICE
ARE BEATEN BY
AMBUSH FORCE

Macroom. Ireland. Feb. 25-Three
hundged men in ambush attacked a
large party of auxiliary police be-
tween Macroom and Ballyvourney
today and compelled the crown for
ces to withdraw after a two hour bat
tie in which the casualties of the
crown detachment include their ma
jor who was killed, and the wound
ing of a number of his men, some of
whom had to be left on the field.
Later the battle was renewed when
hundreds of reserves were hurried to
the scene by the military, battle air.
planes assisting in the attack on the
Irish contingent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
N. E. GOVERNORS
AND RAILROAD
HEADSIN BOSTON

Boston, Feb. 25-A conference Of
the New England governors and of
the presidents of the railroads
operating in their states will be held
at the State House tomorrow. The
meeting was called by Governor Cox
at the request of the railroad heads
who wish to place before the state
executives the present condition of
the roads. Whether other questions
will be considered was not stated in
the announcement from the covers
nor's office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
ENGINE BLAST
IS ATTRIBUTED
TODRY BOILER

Jersey City, n. J., Feb. 25-Investi-
gators of the explosion which
wrecked Lehigh Valley Railroad
switch engine here last night, killing
four members of its crew, expressed
belief today that low water in the
ooiier was the cause. Railroad Off
Gals said there was no indication
that the blast was due to dynamite
thrown into the coal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
TOO TIRED
TO WORK?

If you get up in the morning tired,
If you weary with little exertion and
if vim and 60 are lacking, depend
upon it that your liver is torpid. One
dose of Schenck's Mandrake Pills will
wake up" that lazy liver and make
you feel like new. Schenck's Man
drake Pills are worth trial tonight.
Csc per box-uneoated or sugar coated
DR.. ]. H. Schenck & Son. Phila. Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

away from the plant, by persuasion
if possible and by force if necessary.
Meanwhile the officials of the Cen
eral Electric Society, the builders of
the plant, are advertising for other
help. They say that they intend to
resume work Tuesday, discharging
all the workmen who accepted pay
ment of wages this morning. These
officials explain the presence of the
red flag over the building as due to
the absence of a steeplejack among
the police or republican guards able
to climb the high pole over the plant
from which the flag is flying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
Nuisance Ban
New Dry Weapon
in Brooklyn, N. Y.

New York. Feb. 25-Permanent
injunctions by which places found
dealing in liquors could be closed as
common nuisances are to be used
as weapon to enforce prohibition
in Brooklyn, Federal District Attor-
ney Lewis announced today.
This process wVuld be used
against premises from which own
ers, bar tenders or walters already
have been shown to have violated
the Volstead act. The district es-
timated there were nearly 1000 such
places in Brooklyn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
Chair Sentence for
Slayers Bank Messenger

Camden, N. j., Feb. 25.-Frank J.
James and Raymond w. Schuck. con-
victed of murder in the first degree
as accomplices in the killing of David
s. Paul, Camden bank messenger.
were both sentenced to die in the
electric chair during the week of
April 10, By Justice Katzenbach here
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
a Remedy

Lemons are excellent for coughs and
colds. Dem-Jac Syrup Of Lemon is high
ly recommended for coughs. colds. Group,
whooping-cough. bronchitis. sore throat.
Singers and Public Speakers. II your
druggist does not have it, send CSC to the
Dem-Jac Company. Gardiner, Maine.
For sale at Jackson's Drug store, Gardi-
ner. Maine.--Adv. feb10eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Comrades Club was held Thursday
evening at the home of Mrs. Charles
Johnson, Highland avenue. There
We're 35 present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
P. o. Solicitor Resiuns

Washington, Feb. 25.-The resigna-
ton of William II. Lamar as solicitor
of the postoffice department, to take
effect Monday was announced today
Mr.. Lamar said he would practice law
in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
WEST GARDINER

SPEARS CORNER-At the Free
Baptist church at Spears Corner, on
Sunday, Feb. %, the Sunday school
will commence at one o'clock p. NJ,
and the preaching service at ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
'sss
Chemical Bank
Messenger Admits
Taking HOld-Up

New York, Feb. 25--John Nc
Kenzie, messenger for the Chemical
National bank of this city who at
tributed to a hold-up the loss of
$149,347 in checks and cash en-
trusted to him Dec. 20, has con-
fessed that he instigated the rob-
berry, it was stated by the police to-
day He was held without bail for
examination next Monday on sus-
picion of having acted in concert
with three other men. brought here
from Chicago in connection with the
case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
HOCKEY
Springfield Y 2, Bate. I

Lewiston. Me- Feb. 25.-Springfieid
Y. M. G. A. College continued its
winning streak by defeating Bates at
ice hockey tonight. 2 to j. Cogan,
Noren and Fink starred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day. Capt. Stephen
L. Watson
Capt. E. l.. Clark will leave today
for Bangor to attend the funeral of
the late Melville Andrews, a COM
rade of his in the Civil War. Mel
vile H. Andrews served as fifer of
the 18th Maine Regiment and later
IS band leader The Home orches-
ira has played several of his com
positions this winter.
Religious services at the Home
chapel Sunday morning will be held
as follows: Mass and sermon by
Rev. FIR. Mclaughlin at $50 and
Protestant services by Rev. F. L.
Phalen at 1910 o'clock.
One Of the best picture programs
ever booked for the Home will be
shown during the month of March
Several special features are included
in the list.
Saturday and Sunday Concerts
March-"Pride of the Navy"
Melville Fl. Andrews
Overture-"No.f 49," Beissig
Song-"Will You Then Be True to
Me-" Day
(Trombone solo by Fred Fairbrother)
Selection from robin Hood"
arr. Wiegand
Waltz-"The Shamrock Tobani
Selection of Popular Songs of the
Day." White.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

A large number of the members of
Evergreen Encampment No. As, at
tended the district meeting at Rich
mond, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
WINTHROP
COMETS.
LOCAL NOTICE

c. p. Hannaford s. Son are going
to hold the greatest cut price sale
of Columbia Records even known.
All the S1.00 double faced records soc,
the $1.25 records CSC. Sale starts
Tuesday, March list. Better hurry
as they will not last long. feb26d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
Arnold. Timer, Wilson. Time, Thre
10-nnin. periods

@THoiu. INNER N1lSoL- 4Hue, 49,
10-min. periods.
Y. NJ. C. "A. WINTHROP
DoRMIToRY. COMETS.
Titus, Ward, ri :. 49,. h., Schromo
Austin ............. e.. Sturtevant
Stevens, rb .,........... IT,. Pinkham
Leonard, Titus. lb -. RI, -Bissonette
Score: Y. M. C. A. Dormitory 90;
Winthrop Comets is Goals from
floor: Pinkham 2: Sturtevant 2; Bis
sonette Gregoire 4: Ward 2: Austin.
Goals from fouls: Pinkham 8: Bison
cite 3. Personal fouls, Augusta 10;
Winthrop g. Technical foul--Augus-
ia. Referee, HYDE Scorer. Arnold.
Timer, Wilson. Time Two 15-min.
periods Attendance $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

There will be a rehearsal Of the
members of the Independent Musical
club on Sunday afternoon at the
usual time and place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
. BASKETBALL
cornaIl % cnl,,nnhia 4,

New York, Feb. 25-Cornell defeat
ed Columbia 20 to II, in an intercol-
legiate league basketball game here
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
HAL.L.0WELL

Additional HaIlowelI news and ads
will be found on Page Four Of this
issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Miss Bertha M. Spear of West Gar
diner was among the out-of-town
callers in the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Additional Gardiner news and ads
will be found on Page Two OF this
issue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Mrs. r. w. Harvey has returned
from weeks visit to her daughter
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

The funeral of the late Maxine G.
Mcguire will be held Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. 25-Pitcher
Lee Meadows signed contract here
today to play with the Philadelphia
National League club next season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Herbert Horne of West Gardiner
was a visitor in the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Mrs. +. Il. Bradstreet, School street,
was Il passenger Friday for Port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Mrs. A. A. Hodgdon and Mrs. Har-
ry Peterson left Friday for a Visit
in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Miss Eva Dulac returned Friday
from Boston, where she has been at
tending the millinery openings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Mrs. Ruby Peacock and Mrs. r. III.
Willis returned Friday from a visit
with relatives in Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Harry l.. Mitchell and Henry O.
Powers of West Gardiner were bust
ness visitors in the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26
LOCAL NOTICE

LOCAL NOTICE
Dance at French's Corner post
poned to, March 5. feb26dlt'
Notice-Please wash and return
milk bottles every day. G. r. Dam
forth, Gardiner. feb26d2t|
Dance Litchfield Grange Hall, Sat
urday evening. Supper at intermis-
sion. Kelley's music. feb25-26*
Food sale Ladies' Auxiliary, Ran
dolph, Saturday, Cummings Store.
feb25-26*
Regular dance Woodman's hall,
Saturday evening. Music by Big
Shimmy Five. feb25-26
Richmond Greenhouses open and
ready for business. Prompt attention
given to all orders. Call 292-J,
Burke's candy store. Miss Annie Burke
local agent. feb3tu,t r,s at.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Frost and Mrs.
H. L. Foster of Richmond were WIS.,
itors in Gardiner, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Thomas G. Dow of Portland was
calling, Friday, on Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-02-26

Write for illustrated
catalog showing OPEN
vie,0s Of DEAL-Aycole
Heating. Outfit install
lafions IN 4, S, s or z
room cottages, bu'7ga-
ioDs. flats. schools and
small buildings. Sold
ready for immediate
installation.
Evening journal., 1921-07-16
PRICES OF SALT
MEATS ADVANCE
Fresh Meat May Soon Soar,
Too, If Cool Weather
Sets In
BANANAS BACK TO
PRE-WAR SCHEDULE

Crowded conditions Of King and
Madison street markets today indi-
Gated their many patrons were tax
ing ADVANTAGE OF the present prices
Of salt and smoked meats, fearing a
further rise in these prices More
smoked and salt meats were sold
today than on any day in several
months. The wholesale price OF
skinned back sugar-cured hams last
week was 20 cents a pound. com
pared with 20 - cents a pound
wholesale this morning. Retail
meat merchants said this morning
they we're not passing the buck"
when they-asserted the rise in meat
prices were forced upon the retailer
by the advance made by the packers.
One retailer showed yesterdays
bill from the packer to a reporter
Of The Evening Journal this morn
ing. This bill showed hams selling
wholesale at the above stated prices
while the merchant was selling that
kind OF meat at 80 cents a pound.
There has been little change in the
prices OF fresh meats. but several re
tailers said this morning a slight
lowering OF the temperature for sew
eral days would send the wholesale
price OF all kinds of fresh meats up
Continued on Page Eight)
Evening journal., 1921-07-16
give new NAME
TO HOPE FARM
Institution To Be Known
AS Brandywine Sana-
torium in Future
NEARBY PARK ONCE
WAS HEALTH RESORT

The Delaware NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Society has changed the name Of the
institution maintained by it for the
care OF tuberculous patients from
Hope Farm 10 Brandywine sana-
torium.
Brandywine Sanatorium is situ-
ated on a hin overlooking Brandy
wine Springs Park which was once
a popular health resort In 1898
Matthew Newkirk erected at Bran
dywine Springs a hotel accommo-
dating 1000. persons. Later the
building was used as a military
academy until it burned down in
1852. Henry Clay and John @
Adams were said TO have rusticated
here for some time. In 1867 a
smaller hotel was built accommo-
dating 800 persons. II was a favor
ite summer resort for families from
the South.
II would be difficult TO find a more
suitable location than the present
site OF the Brandywine Sanatorium
which with the support Of the State
and people of Delaware may easily
become well-known health resort
for the care and cure OF tuberculosis.
Evening journal., 1921-07-16
RUM RUNNING SCHOONER
LANDS BOOZE AT SHORE

The odds are with smugElers as
there are not enough prohibition
agents to cope with them and the
risks arc small on the high seas
the smugglers are not molested.
They run foul Of the law only when
they get within the three mile limit.
with the hundreds OF small inlets
along the cost adequate patrol is al
most impossible.
The few prohibition officials in
this vicinity are keeping watch for
the whisky schooner as best they
can. occasionally skirting the shore
in sinai lcraft looking for the Snug
glers and searching the spots where
10 is believed likely an attempt may
be made to land the contbrand.
Automobiles close to the shore are
also being closely watched in an ef-
fort to apprehend the bootleggers
carrying the liquor away after It is
landed.
Prohibition enforcement in Allan
tic City is at a low ebb. The two
special revenue agents who had
charge Of the work when Federal
prohibition first became effective.
have been removed. due to the need
for government economy. Revenue
cutters are seldom seen in this vi
cinity There have not been any
arrests by Federal enforcement OFF,
cials in Atlantic City for some time.
Evening journal., 1921-07-16
FIRST DAY ON
JOB, LOSESLEG
Robert Mando of Baltimore,
Crushed BY Car at
Elsmere
BUMP JOLTS HIM
BENEATH WHEELS

Robert Mando. aged ~ years. 1747
South Charles street, Baltimore. had
his left leg so badly crushed under
freight train at the Elsmere juno
ton Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road early this morning that ampu-
tation proved necessary.
Mando was on the rear Of freight
car when a train backed into the
one on which he was working, throw
ing him under the wheels. He Was
removed 10 the Homeopathic Hos
pital. where the injured leg was ann
putated at noon. His recovery is ex-
pected. the hospital authorities said.
Mando. who has a wife and one
child and had been out Of work for
several months went 20 work last
night for the first time after his en-
forced vacation.
Evening journal., 1921-07-16

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J.. July 1s.-
A game Of hide and seek between
prohibition agents and a schooner
carrying 1000 cases Of whisky was
in progress today off Atlantic City.
The prohibition agents we're tip
ped OFF, that the schooner was COM
ing up from Nassau Bahamas. with
its Illicit cargo. Owners Of the
whisky stand TO make a profit Of
100000 II they succeed in landing it,
Judging from recent extensive OPP
erations OF liquor smugglers the odds
are that the whisky will be safely
landed in some remote inlet and that
70 will be on sale in high class At
lantic City cafes within a few days.
Already il is reported several dozen
cases have been landed by means Of
small boats. state enforcement Of
ficials intercepted and conhscated
some before IL had found its way To
the cafes. Bootlegging agents are
offering il on the streets at 500 a
case.
Evening journal., 1921-07-16
DIES IN FRANCE,
SLEEPS At Home
American Legion This Time
Sounds Taps Over Pri-
vate Gallagher's Grave
GAVE UP.LIFE IN
THIACOURT DRIVE

Escorted by the Delaware National
Guard Band. a FUN quota from the
local posts Of the American Legion
and a guard OF honor from New
Castle. the remains OF Private Lind
ley X. Gallagher. who died for his
country in the fields where the pop
pies bloom" during the worlds
greatest CONFLICT were laid to rest in
the earth Of his Homeland this after
noon. Full military honors were
paid the hero who left his home
hearth to become a member OF the
national army which fought so val
iantly to bring victory to America
and its allies.
Private Gallagher was killed in
action with several Of his ''buddies. "
near Thiacourt, in the ST. Mihiel
Continued on Page Eight
Evening journal., 1921-07-16
20 DELAWAREANS TO
TRAIN AT PLATTSBURG

Although the date for registering
for the Citizens Military Trimming
Camp to be held at Plattsburg. n.
Y. has expired. the lis; Of those Sc
lected 10 attend this camp from
Delaware has not yet been officially
announced. Army officers stationed
here. however. said this morning
that Delaware had surpassed several
other States in the number of ap-
plications for the course.
The quota OF men allowed Della
ware for this camp is 90. The total
number OF applications received
from residents who desire TO attend
the camp is rs or more.
Under the rating OF the Govern
ment. New Castle county is allowed
13 men, Kent county, 3, and Sussex
county 4.
Evening journal., 1921-07-16
Everyday Adventures

That Puts the Toy Back Into Life
when you're thoroughly discouraged
with the apartment you're living ini pe-
cause it's so small ana the rent 50
large
just can't bear 10 20 on living In 10 and
being robbed At the same time and he
says Yes, my dear. but what can 40
about itf"-
And you're forced 10 admit there doesn't
seem 10 be much he could DO, after au,
because you wouldn't know where TO
turn for a vacant apartment and an the
rents you've heard OF are just as high as
Ana then you happen 10 see the list Of
apartments for rent In the Classified
Section Of The Evening Journal-and
they sound most attractive. both as TO
rooms and rent, and you meet your hus-
band az his Office
And you both 90 and look over the one
that was best described and n turns out
TO he just what you wanted az less
rent than you're paying
That Puts the Joy Back Into Life
Theatre invitations (war tax paid, are
extended through the Journal CLASSIFIED
Department today-look for your name
today In the Classified Advs.-for a show
DORIS NAY. in THE BRONZE BELL"
AT THE MAJESTIC.
and
SHIRLEY MASON, in WING toy
J. AT THE ARCADIA
Evening journal., 1921-07-16
SAYS HUSBAND
RUNS CRAP GAME
Never Without Razor Ex-
cept In Court, Earline
Also Charges
TO
INVESTIGATE CASE

When William r. Lambert Negro.
was given a hearing in Municipal
Court this morning on a charge or
breach OF the peace toward his wife.
Earline Lambert. the latter charged
that he runs crap games at their
home and gave the court names OF
alleged participants in the games
and the ''watchman."
Deputy Judge Lynn referred the
case TO the detective bureau for in
vestigation.
Earline testified that her husband
applied some vile names TO her. He
has threatened 10 kin her. she said.
She declared that the only time
William doesn't carry a razor or a
(contipued on page two)
Evening journal., 1921-07-16
THIS A TALE OF
TAILLESS CHICK
Hen Not Witness in Theft
Charge; Had TO Mother
Brood
SQUIRE TANGLED,
DlSMlSSES CASE

-T'll give Il up exclaimed Magi-
strate Broman last night. after
spending two hours trying TO deter
mine the ownership OF a tailless
chicken. "the case IS dism missed"
Suit had been brought by Mrs. Jes-
sic Grabowski against Joseph Gra-
jodsiewski IA Bird street. who was
alleged 10 have stolen a chicken from
the plaintiff six months ago.
Constable Cole had notified the de-
fendant to be present with the
chicken and the plaintiff was present
with a large number OF neighbors
who had a personal acquaintance
with the chicken and were prepared
to Identify the aforesaid bird on
sight
When the trial opened the chicken
tcontinued on page twol
Evening journal., 1921-07-16
One More Slain, Property Is
Fired in NeU Irish Outbreak;
Lloyd George Insists on Peace

must make concessions 20 the Sim
Feiners so peace may be permanent-
ly restored In Ireland
Sir James Craig. head Of the Ul-
sfer goYernment summ oned hls cab
met 90 London after Lloyd George
had informed him yesterday that
both sides must make concessions
and had outlined 10 him the con-
cessions Ulster was expected to agree
Co. Craig. it Is understood. would
not give definite answer without
first consulting his cabinet ministers.
As soon as Lloyd George has OBJ
tained the agreement OF both Eamon
De Valera and Craig 10 the proposed
mutual concessions. 80 that basis
OF permanent settlement has been
established. regular peace confer
ences among representatives OF the
British Government. the Sim Fein
Continued on Page Eight.