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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Krouse Pleased
lat Augusta R ecention

: In behalf of K. o. Krouse. and as
manager of Krouse. I want to let
you know, also the public, that we
are more than grateful for the fair
ness and good treatment we, received
at Augusta and are always glad and
ready to come back" writes Col. Ike
Woods, manager of X. o. Krouse to
the Sporting Editor Of the Journal.
lie also states that he now stands
ready to match X. Q. with any boy
In the country his weight, 100 to 124.
nar none, In order to get a crack at
the New England featherweight
championship. Woods states he will
allow Bobby Josephs or Shubert five
or six pounds and fight them at that
weight and Drew can also have a re-
turn match anytime he cares to
meet Krouse providing he will make
reasonable weight.
krouse has great many friends in
this vicinity who are enthusiastic re-
garding him as he has given them
a whale of scrap whenever he has
appeared. Spin" Mcclure has en-
gagged him to appear at his next
show which he plans he told in the
near future, but is having more or
less difficulty in securing a man of
sufficient class to meet the boy from
Milwaukee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Skunk Breeding Suggested

Breeding OF skunks as means OF
stabiliying the depressed fur market"
is the latest suggest ton of the Depart
ment of Agriculture in Washington.
Despite all the harsh things that
have been said about this lowly ami
NAL, the department describes him as
1.-THE best wild animal friend the farm
err has" The skunk the announce
rnent says. can be used for destroying
mice, grasshoppers, crickets, and white
grubs, at the same time furnishing the
farmer from $50 to 500 worth of fur
a year.
All that is required of the farmer.
the circular says, is that he t'respect
the ANIMALS dens, keep his poultry
in slsurk-proof yards. kill an old horse
for them every fall and be tactful
when he meets them in the evening"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Brought Back Town Crier,

The connection between the town
crier and the newspaper was demon
: strated recently when the plant of
the Macon (Mo.) Daily Chronicle
Herald, the only daily newspaper in
! the county, was so badly damaged by
! fire it was put out of commission for
! several weeks, according to- the
Fourth Estate.
Some important announcements
were waiting-a big stock sale, a
public meeting. features at the movie
shows and special sales by the mer-
chants. There We're weekly papers,
but these would not be out in time.
Then someone thought of Dick Nc
Kinney, the old town crier, who had
: been off the job for decade, and
whose retirement had been the cause
of much stored sentiemnt as indica-
tive of the passage of the old to the
modern method which came with the
daily newspaper. ...
Dick said he was old and rieu-
maticky. and that his voice was not
what it used to be, but they. dug him
up bell, gave him a megaphonc and
told him to go out and tell the people
what was coming.
The Old town crier did the best he
could but it was evident that years
had weakened his vocal organs. so
that the bell was the most valuable
feature of his service
While the daily paper was out of
commission the town slipped back a
. decade or more. No market reports.
nothing about the weather, nothing
from the conventions, no announce
ments of choir practice and sociaIs.
The town crier was all in when the
paper resumed publication and took
his place. But, while his resurrection
was brief, the town crier came into
such fame rs he had never known in
his previous humble history
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
UTILIZING Solar Hat

The scarcity of fuel has naturally
turned attention to solar heat in sun .
ny regions. IN a late paper, c. lie.
Roy Messenger states that, in Egypt
the Punjab and South Africa, glass
topped lockwood boxes, blackened in
side and insulated, serve as ovens for
cooking, and find many other uses.
The midday temperature inside has
been found to range from 240 degrees
to 275 degrees F., while an auxiliary
mirror may raise it as high as 800
degrees. The solar cooker" devised
at the Smithsonian institution COM
prises loop of pipe containing oil, q
portion of the loop passing through
a box containing an oven, while an
other portion receives the solar rays
concentrated upon it by an IRON
backed glass mirror having the form
of half cylinder. The unequal heat
ing causes the oil to circulate
throughout the tube. Heat is thus
conveyed to the oven and cooking is
done without fuel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Tree Surqery

The best. safest, and most economi-
cal plan to prevent future extensive
injury and decay, or to prevent the
early Disagreement or death of the
tree. is to attend to all injuries as
soon as they occur. This kind of work
is comparatively simple and inexpen-
sive. Tree surgery has become an
established industry in all cities. and
1t is often profitable to employ the
service of those trained in this work.
but most persons can. with a little
preliminary practice on the simpler
types Of work. undertake ordinary tree
repair provided they are familiar with
the use of the gouge and mallet, q
saw, and a paintbrush steady
head and ability to climb will be
necessary for work in the top Of a
tree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Red Sox Crippled By
Absence Pratt. McInniS

Boston, March q Absence OF
"Stuffy" McInnis at first and Derrill
Pratt at second leaves a hole in the
Boston Red Sox lineup that is hard to
patch up, according to dispatches re-
ceived here today from Hot Springs.
McInnis is holdout and Pratt, who
was awarded to the Boston club in a
trade with the New York Yankees,
has not reported
Sam Jones, Joe Bush, Elmer Meyers
and Ernst Neitzke were sent to the
mound in yesterdays game against
Pittsburgh in a vain attempt to hold
The Pirates in check, but the Nation
al Leaguers won, 8 to 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Protecting Australian Animals.

At the present rate of extermina-
ton Australia's marsupials will have
practically disappeared within 20
wears, says Dr. Colin Mackenzie. in
an article in the Melbourne Argue.
The revival of shipping after the war
with it's opportunities for exporters,
is giving point to his warning, and 1t
is probable that some steps will be
taken to control the export of live
specimens of Australian fauna or of
skins.
At present the protection Of Aus
tralian animals 10 purely state mat
ter, though the commonwealth has
customs regulations prohibiting the
export Of certain skins and Of the
feathers Of specified birds. The unique
character of Australian marsu-
pals has long been recognized by the
geological gardens of the world, and
it is not likely that legitimate ex-
changes between ZOOS will be prohib-
tied by any Australian protective
regulations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
COACH FISHER TALKS
TO HARVARD SQUAD

Cambridge, Mass, Mar. 21.-Coach
Fisher told the 100 Harvard men who
attended football meeting tonight
that it would be necessary for the
squad to make a better start than
ever before because of the hard
games on the early part of next falls
schedule. He said the weak point
this year was the line, and that spec
al efforts must be made for improve
ment there.
About 60 men signified their inten-
ton of participating in the spring
practice which will occupy three
weeks. Among them are several vet
GRAMS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Real Baseball
For This Summer
Carnival For Funds

The Baseball Association and Man
,eer Ben Houser plan to make the
augusta outfit one of the fast and
ciesnest organizations in the state
Ills season. That the Capital City Is
n have a real combination for 1921 is
csrtain, the citizens are behind it and
sra enthusiastic, both men and women
yolunteering to do their share toward
making it success.
While the management of the team
and selection of players il in the
hands of Houser. there will be a cali
for candidates and every local man
oil be given an opportunity to show
chat he can do. AS many as have
sufHcient class will be used in the
lineup, the places that can not be
siiad with local men will be held
aovn by outside men with speed and
pep.
is probable that a good sized num-
her of Augusta men will find a place
az there are some fast men living
here but it is the plan of Manager
uouser to put the best possible coll
lection Of ball tossers on the dirt and
give the local fans snappy baseball
throughout the summer.
The monster Baseball Carnival
which is to be held in City Hall on
,he evenings of April 6-7-8 is for the
sole purpose Of raising funds to sup
nort this team-to put Augusta on
the baseball map, and the general
committee in charge of the carnival
has come through with an all star
nrogram: Ladies Ministries the first
night vaudeville from Keith's the
second and on the concluding night
the most pretentious and live Mardi-
Gras and Grand Ball ever attempted
in the city's history-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Victor Not Known In
Wrestling Bout of Twins

Lexington, Virginia, Mar. 2i.-Mr'
Cotton Of Memphis. Tenn, Is ban
tamweight wrestling champion of
Washington and Lee University here,
Tut whether his first name is Henry
or Nicholas nobody but the 49,
pound Memphis twins know. They
are alike as peas in a pod and after
winning their way through the try
outs to the annual championship
match fought it out clad in exactly
similar gymnasium suits.
somebody won, but it looked like
man wrestling with himself. The
referee would not. take a chance on
!aehtlfication, merely announcing
mat the championship had been "won
by. Mr.. Cotton"
The audience reared approval.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Mother Otter and F.n;,,,

The young otters-blind ana DOWN.
ARE born in soft-lined nest under
the shelter OF an inaccessible bank:
the mother will not at first leave them.
save on feverish rushes after the food
necessary to keep up the supply of
milk. To guard them she sleeps. like
many a human mother, with at least
one ear awake. When they open their
eyes she cautiously carries them to
bask for while in the winter SUM-
shine. for their birthdays are often in
January. When they can Chamber she
teaches them the woodcrafts of the
immediate vicinity of the hover" and
then communicates many of the valu-
able lessons she has learned, some
times taking occasion to punish the
unruly members of the family by BIT
ing them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
GEN. WOODS OFF
FOR PHILIPPINES

Washington, March 21-Having
received final instructions as to his
Philippine mission from Secretary
of War Weeks. Major General Leon
ard Wood left Washington tonight
for San Francisco to sail April 2 for
Manila. He will be accompanied
on his trip of investigation by w.
Cameron Forbes, former governor
general of the islands.
General Wood, it is said, at the
war department, will continue as
commander of the Sixth Army Corps
while engaged in carrying out the
Philippine mission. With him will
go to the Philippines, Colonel F. r.
Mccoy, Lieut.. Gen. Gordon johnson.
Major Peter Bowditch and Lieut..
o. c. Wood, his son and aide de
camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
SIMONS' FIGURES
Continued from PAGE Qnal

Silesian case the peace treaty which
provided for plebiscite also set forth
that the result of the vote should be
only "for the information of the COM
mission in Paris. and that the actual
line of division of Silesia between Ger
mans and Poles would be drawn later
in Paris by allied authorities who
have the power to ignore the vote if
they so desire"
Thus one can see. the German mo-
tive" he continued. German prop
uganda from now on will be directed
to influence not only the allied repre-
sentatives in Paris, but the people in
the several countries which they rep
resent. If the impression can be
spread abroad, assuming the Poles
win, that the rlebiscite was an unfair
one and that riots and disturbances
marked the function. the Germans will
consider their situation SO much the
better. That is why l feel the inten-
sity of the propa ganda barrage will
Increase from now on.
Until the fate Of the territory is
actually settled you will hear much of
three German arguments as to why
they should be allowed to hold Silesia.
First, that without the coal and
great industrial plants, the economic
rebuilding of Germany is impossible
and the stabilzing Of the world at
large accordingly will be delayed.
Second. that without Silesia Ger
many will be unable to pay her indem-
nifty to the allied governments, but
with Silesia she will make almost i'm
mediate payment.
Third that the worlds coal supply
will be seriously curtailed If the Poles
are awarded this territory, because Of
their inability to function the mines"
In reply he said that even when the
losses of German coal fields in the
west were taken into consideration,
Germany had enough coal for her le-
climate industrial needs; that the
Polish authorities have agreed that in
the event Of their winning Silesia they
would assume and pay the proportion
Of the German inlemnities which
would be normally assessed on Silesia
il it remained German pos session
and, finally, that the Polish capacity
and efilciency In mining activities al
ready had been proved beyond all
question.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
To Restore Respiration.

The method introduced by Schafer
Is the simplest, least injurious and
most effective In restoring person
who has been rescued from drowning.
1.-THE subject Is laid on the ground
in a prone position. with a thickly-
folded garment under his chest. The
operator kneels by his side or athwart
him, facing his head and placing his
hands on each side over the lower
ribs of the subject. He slowly throws
the weight of his body forward. and
thus presses upon the thorax of the
subject and forces air out of the
lungs; he then gradually relaxes the
pressure by bringing his body up
again, but without removing his
hands. This is repeated regularly at
the rate of IL or Is times a minute.
until normal respiration begins. or
until all hope of restoration is given
up."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
ANOTHER BOUT
PROMISED FANS
AT CITY HALL 31ST-

Promoter O'Brien of the Capital
City A. c., announces an all Maine
boxing bout to be staged at Augusta
City hall, Thursday evening March
81. The following have been match
ed for this show: Knockout Mayo
of Lewiston VS.. Young Cote of Au-
gusta in a double six; Fighting
Langley of Waterville VS.. Dusty
Dumont of Biddeford who will go the
same distance: Chick Wills of Au-
gusta VS.. Tom Mix of Waterville,
six rounds. Other bouts are being
arranged.
This is Mr.. O'Brien's initial bow
as fistic promoter and realizing the
fans will be looking for a rafting
good exhibition he will endeavor to
put on a show in keeping with their
desires. All Of the boys are right
here in Maine and each has a big
following among fight fans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
TORRID SESSION
Continued from Page One)

pecially train service men, because
the Lord did not build the railroads
that way"
The establishment of hourly basis
of shop work has destroyed the en-
ergy and initiative of shop employees
and abolition OF piece work would be
the most dreadful thing that could
happen. to railroad employees
National rules constituted dog
collar around the necks of the railroads
which would be free to negotiate their
own rules with their own employees
the minute the board cuts the dog
collar"
General Attertury declared that al
though the national agreement had the
object OF employing more men. he was
"a better friend of my men than any
Of the union men at this table"
Shortly afterward in a discussion of
specific rules the general demanded
that the rules be, interpreted clearly
and words defined. Mr.. Walsh said he
thought the ordinary meaning of words
applied. This brought a quick retort
from the witness:
Eyes, but when it comes to devils
ing means and methods of getting
money out of rule, you gentlemen
are the most expert of any I know. -
These rules appear very clear to
me. General Atterbury." said Mr..
Walsh.
That is because you do not know
anything about them" The witness
replied.
General Atterbury maintained
that no set rules could be negotiat-
ed which would have a national an
plication, and declared the only sat
isfactory way of agreeing on rules
was by direct conference between
the officers who would apply the
rules and the employees whom they
would affect
He read a statement which de-
clared the American people had
reached "the parting Of the ways"
mo more serious question con-
fronts us today" he said. "one
road leads to government ownership,
naturalization, Plumb planism and
syndicalism-the other, road to in.
dustrial peace and the continuation
of that individual initiative, energy
and responsibility which are pecu-
liarly American. The sign board on
one road is National agreements:
on the other road, Negotiate direct
ly with your own employees"
General Atterbury declared he
had no fight with organized labor as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22

such and said that within treason
able limits, it is healthy spur to
bring about fair conditions"
He enumerated six points which
he said the employee has a right to
expect and the employer should pro-
vide: AS steady employment as
possible; good wage: time for
recreation; opportunity to elevate
himself in his employment; a voice
in determining the rules and regula-
lions under which he worked; the
right to be, or not to be. a union
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Drys Claim Patent
Medicines Designed
for Those with Thirst

Washington, March 21-"Prohibi-
ton has brought in it's wake hum
dreds of mushroom business estab-
lishments engaged solely in the max
ing of booze beverages" speakers de-
clared at conference here today Of
pharmaceutal manufacturers and
manufacturing chemists. The con-
ference was called to discuss the pro-
hibition law and regulations as they
affect the manufacture Of medicines
containing alcohol.
Speakers also charged that the ac-
tivities of manufacturers who cater
ed to the beverage medicine trade
had compelled prohibition enforce
ment officials to brand all pharma-
ceutical manufacturers as potential
criminals"
Several expressed belief than an
injustice has been done them and in
order to talk it over with Commits
sioner Kramer the conference invit-
ed him to attend tomorroWs session.
There was some criticism of the
Folstead Act but it did not go far.
The position of manufacturers was
! that they desired only to have an I'M
Outstanding with the prohibition Of
ficers. They want to work unhafn-
pered and they want the prohibition
] officials to feel that they can be
trusted to obey the law, it was stated.
He added that resentment exists be-
cause the good and the bad had been
classed together under the same reg
; ulations.
DR.. Harvey w. Wiley, former chief
chemist, told the manufacturers that
their troubles all were founded on the
person with a thirst" and that their
future service to their trade should
| be governed by that knowledge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Three Warrant Glasses.

Perhaps you think the hobo, the
bum. the tramp and vagrant are one
and the same. Indeed not. They are
as different as bulldogs and terriers
and collies. They are all Migrants
that is, persons without physical
means of support and family attach
ments. But there are three distinct
types: There is the tramp, the young
fellow who works a little and travels
a great deal; the bum, who drir .; a
great deal and works a little, and the
hobo, who works a little, drinks a lit
tie and travels little. The latter
parsonage also differs from the other
two classes in that he will not beg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
YANKEES BACK AT
SHREVEPORT CAMP

New York, March 21.-The New
York American League team which
won all five of it's exhibition games on
weeks tour through Louisiana, re-
turned today to the Shreveport train
ing camp.
Manager Higgins. dispatches say,
will send his squad through heavy
practice and probably will give some
Of the recruit pitchers a chance when
the team resumes it's games with the
Brooklyn Dodgers at Alexandria, La,
On Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
BIKE RIDER AGAIN
IN. GOOD STANDING

New York, March 21-Alfred Guol-
let six day bicycle rider who con-
Quoted outlaw" races here and in
Chicago, has been placed in good
standing by the Cycle Racing Associ-
alton, it was announced here today.
He has signed two year contract to
appear in events on the associations
tracks in Providence, Philadelphia,
Newark and this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Beginning of Great Industry.

In 1894 Portuguese bark, home
ward bound from Madagascar, driven
from her course by tempests, was
forced to take shelter in the harbor
of Charleston, S. c., and the captain,
in return for ccurtesies extended him,
presented Gov. I.andgrave Smith with
a bag of rice seed, which Smith plant
ed that year in accordance with the
captains instructions and from this
crop sprang the present tremendous
rice industry in the southern United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
White House a Busy Spot

Even the White House used to be
place where a president could get bit
of relief, and when things were too
hot there, Lincoln found refuge at the
Soldiers home across the Potomac.
whittier he rode with a small guard.
It was the opportunity thus presented
that led to the kidnapping plot which
Booth turned into plot for wholesale
assassination. Now the White House
is a huge palace with business Office
near at hand and the lovely grounds
are open much of the time to all
corners, and within sight of passing
thousands. so there is little chance to
rest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22

will open at $50 o'clock and supper
will be served rom 6 to 7.30 o'clock,
followed by an entertainment con-
sisting of a short farce with musi-
cal and literary program.
Elwood Thompson of Sabattus and
Miss Green of Lewiston have returned
to their homes after passing the
weekend at the home of Mr.. Thomp-
sons brother, William Thompson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
Cards to Play Four
Eyed Infelder

st. Louis, March 21-George Topor-
Ger, IN infielder who wears spectacles
while playing, has been obtained from
the Syracuse club Of the Information
al League by the St Louis Nationals
in exchange for several players and
a cash consideration, dispatch from
the training camp Of the Cardinals in
Orange, Tex, said today.
Torporcer has been at second base
for st. Louis since the training sea-
son opened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-22
"Scapa Flow"

In Scotch the word scapa means
head" and flow means sea" Scapa
flow Is the portion of the sea in the
southern part of the Orkney Islands
which extends from Pomona to the
Pentland firth, It is fifteen miles long
and about eight miles wide, and opens
by Hoy sound in the northwest join
ing Pentland firth in the south near
the island of Swona. The term scapa
may perhaps be traced to the Gaelic
sgapadh, to scatter, spread.