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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Officers of FOresters
And COMPANIONS Installed

The officers of Court Sebauticook
and Companion Court Yolando, I. o.
f., held a joint installation Monday
evening at Modern Woodmen hall.
The officers of both organizations were
installed by High Orator, Mrs. Har-
riet 1vers, who is the first woman in
Maine to be appointed to an Office in
the high court.
The ojcers of Court Sebasticook
who were seated are: Chief ranger,
Henry Vaughan; vice ranger. Joseph
Libby; recording secretary, Alfred ].
Pooler; financial secretary, Luke
Ivers; treasurer, Charles Carter; ora
tor, Valerian Laguex; senior wood
ward, Gideon Vigue; junior wood
ward, Joseph f. Garrant; senior bea-
die, Alfred J. Turcotte; junior beadle,
A. Cormier; court deputy, Fred B.
Perry; court physicians, Drs. E. w,
Boyer and j. G. Towne; board of trus-
tees, G. b. Kelleher and F.. c. Lashus.
Yolando Court officers are: Court
deputy. Lucy Carey; chief ranger.
Leah Niles: vice chief ranger, Annie
Butler; recording secretary, Mrs.
Harriet Ivers; financial secretary,
Mrs. Adele M. Roy: treasurer, Mrs.
Lena Tardiff; court physicians, Drs.
E. w. Boyer and J. G. Towne; orator
MIS-. Alice Pooler: organist, Mrs.
Mamie Bechard; senior woodward.
Mrs. Mamie Poulin; junior woodward.
Mrs. Bowley; senior beadle, Mrs. Nav
Bushey; Junior beadle, Mrs. Emma
Landry. Refreshments were served
after the installation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
IRISH PEACE TALK
.OFFFOR 2 MONTHS

London, Jan. 17.-Since the suspen-
sion of the negotiations begun by
Father O'Flanagan there has been a
complete cessation of unofficial con-
versations for an Irish truce, and it
is not likely they will be renewed
for at least two months. During this
interval the authorities in Ireland
will be permitted to tighten up repres-
sive measures and prove their belief
that Ireland can in this manner be
restored to order and the extremists
COMPOUNDED.
The government vie wis that nobody
entitled to speak for the Sim Fein has
yet come forward to discuss matters
with the government, whose attitude
remains unchanged. The government
declines to discuss peace until the
claim for independence and a republic
has been withdrawn and the republi-
can army has surrendered it's arms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Crazed by Money
and Family Woes,
Kills Kin and Self

Charleston. s. c.. Jan. 1Z-Craxed
by brooding over financial difnculties
and family troubles in which an estate
worth probably $4,000 was at stake.
L. S. E:gham shot his mother. his sis
ter and the latter's two adopted chill
dren, last Saturday, then ended his
own life, according to information to-
day from Florence, 8. C.
The dead in addition to Bigham are:
Mrs. M. NJ. Bigham, Mrs. Marjorie
A. Black and Leo and John Nc
Cracken.
All were evidently killed instantly
except Mrs. Bigham. the mother, who
lived few minutes, and the Oldest
child, who died next day. The tragedy
took place at the old Bigham home
five miles from Pamlico, Is miles from
the city of Florence.
Bigham's body was found in the
woods with a bullet through the
brain and his hand still holding the
pistol. which contained one unexpiod-
ed cartridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Ship Owners and
Sailors to Talk
Wage Adjustments

Boston, Jan. ia conference n
De held in New York this week be.
tween committee Of American
shipowners' Associations and renre.
sentatives of maYiners' associations
ana seamen's unions was announced
mere today as one of the first steps
70 bring the American merchant
marine on competing basis with
foreign shipping. The conference win
consider notifications of overtime
pay ARRANGEMENTS and other adjust.
ments of the wage scale.
captain Eugene E. ODonnelI AZ
ems city is chairman of the own
ers committee which feels that in,
view of the depressed condition OF
the shipping trade and the withdraw
al OF many vessels during the mast
rev months notifications of the wage
scale are warranted. In this nosi-
tlon the shipowners claim to he SIM.
ported by the shipping board. with
one exception the wage agreements
expire on May /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
japanese Press
Silent Regarding
Sentry's Act

Toxic. Jan. 1.-THE leading Japan
ese newspapers have this far refrained
from comment upon the shooting of
Lieutenant Langdon at Vladivostok
and even of the more sensational sec
ton of the press the only opinion voic-
ed is by the Yadodzu Niroku, which
declares in today's issue that the
japanese sentry acted in accordance
with his duty and that the blame rest
cd upon the American officer The
Japanese officials are open to criti-
cism for their Apologize attitude" to
America. the newspaper insists and
their subservient demeanor' is likely
to cause interpretations in the Diet.
The Vladivostog correspondent Of
the Rritish-owned Japan Chronicle
sends tribute to the high character
OF Lieutenant Langdon. describing
him as modest and unaggressive, a
strict teetotaller with kind of phys
ical dread Of alcohol and a nom
smoker. The lieutenant spent most of
his evenings quietly with Russian
friends in official circles and was max
ing rapid progress in learning the
Russian language, the correspondent
adds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Sons of Veterans and
Auxiliary Officers Installed

A joint installation of officers of the
Grams Auxiliary was held at Grand
Army hall Monday evening. The Off
GERS of the Auxiliary were first in
stalled by the division installing Off
Ger, Mrs. Lena Bacon of Auburn and
were as follows: President, Mrs. Geor-
gia Austin; vice president, Mrs. Alice
Dunbar; treasurer, Mrs. Lucy Ire
land; secretary, Mrs. Frieda Clement;
chaplain, Mrs. Addie lockwood; pa
triotic instructor, Mrs. Cora Carter;
guide, Mrs. Inez White; assistant
guide. Mrs. Maude Wellman; color
bearers, Mrs. Susie Coombs and Mrs.
Eleanor Johnson; inside guard, Mrs.
Susie Lamb; outside guard. Mrs. Zoe
Stevens; press correspondent, Mrs. E.
N. Keen; counselor, e. B. Dunbar;
past president, Mrs. Josie Ferris
The officers of the Sons of Veterans
were installed by Division Comman-
der, Robert A. Cony of Augusta, and
were as follows: Commander, Henry
S. Vose; senior vice commander,
James Coombs; junior vice comman-
der, ]. F. Partridge; patriotic instruc-
tor. Walter NJ. Vose: secretary, Har-
ry Ferris; treasurer, E. B. Dunbar;
chaplain, Thomas E. Vose; guide, E.
n. Keen; color bearer. Clarence Proc
tor; inside guard, Harry Allen; out
side guard, M. S. Written. Senior
Vice Division Commander Frank c.
,, Aver of Auburn was a guest of the
evening. After the installing services
refreshments were served and a So
cial hour passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Dentists of County
Form Association

Dentists of Augusta, Hallowell, Gar.
diner and Richmond on Monday eve
ming at the Augusta house. formed the
Kennebec Valley Dental Association. an
organization whose purpose Is the en-
enlargement Of good fellowship among
the dentists of the county and the adj
vancement of their professional inter-
ests. AS temporary officers. DR.. War
rem l.. Smith of this city was made
president and DIR. William Pierce of
Gardiner, secretary. The permanent
organization will be effected in three
months, when officers for the ensuing
year will be elected. The association
will meet monthly at the Augusta
house.
An entertainment committee was
named, consisting of DR.. w. G. Thomas
and DR.. H. N. Foster of Augusta and
H. A. Honan of Portland. DR.. Harry
Church Of Gardiner and DIR. George
Patten of Augusta were chosen a menu
bership committee.
After a banquet the members of the
new association listened to an illus
trated talk on Dental Efficiency" by
Mr.. Mcdonald of Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
DECLARES BATTLE OF
TRALEE" WAS FAXED

London, Jan. IT. (By The Associat-
ed Press.)-A supplementary report
0 fthe Irish investigating committee
of the labor party which recently Wis
tied Ireland to investigate conditions
in that country was issued this eve
ming by the labor party. 1t states that
the publication of the testimony of
one witness before the investigating
committee resulted in a visit to his
home by armed men. who not finding
the witness, proceeded to damage the
furniture.
The supplementary report challen-
ges the accuracy of the government S
accounts of the battle of Tralee,
drawing the conclusion that the bat
tie of Tralee is a Pigment of the i'm
agination.
The document cites what it intim-
ates was a case of the deliberate fax
ing of photograph portraying bet
tie scene in order to support accounts
given in the House of Commons. The
reports says the photograph in ques-
ton has been suppressed. but it re-
counts how it pictured a wounded
cadet and two dead Sim Feiners ly-
ing in road and the cadets taking
Sim Fein prisoners. in the back
ground.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Son of Wealth
Accused as Head
Robbery PlotterS

Dallas, Tex, Jan. IT - Albert
Rowan, son of c. r. Rowan, wealthy
Dallas business man, was arrested
today charged with robbing the Jack
son street sub postofiice here Friday.
Rowan was designated in q confess
sion by w. S. Scrivner. one of the
six robbers, as "the master mind"
who planned and directed the rob-
berry.
Rowan. accompanied by an attor-
ney, surrendered.
He denied connection with the rob-
berry, In which two postal clerks and
a Negro porter were shot. Approx
mately $2.250,o0O in mutilated Lib
erty bonds and some currency were
stolen but all except $500 was re-
covered.
In an automobile smashup near
Fort Worth shortly after the robbery,
one of the robbers was killed and
Scrivner was pinned under the motor
car. Scrivner confessed and led Of
ficers to the cache where most of the
stolen bonds and money was recov-
cred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Millions Chinese
Barely Alive on
Mixed Cereal Diet

Washington. Jan. 17.-Chinese vic.
Tins of the famine that has placed in
jeopardy the lives of more than ten
million inhabitants of five districts
are being kept alive on a mixed die,
of vegetables and cereals. principally
millet seed and beans. the State dc.
partnent was advised today bv
Charles r. Crane, American minister
to Picking.
Minister Cranes report was based
upon the findings Of Frederick w
Stevens. representative of the Amer.
lean group of the international con.
sortium of bankers which has jns,
completed an investigation of the
famine situation. =,
The continuation of gifts Of
money is essential If the lives of mil.
lions are to be saved, the report in.
dicated. The relief administrator
estimated that it would cost $50 GOA
(Mexican) per ton to deliver food tn
the famine stricken area until June
when, it Is believed. the crisis will ha
passed. This will amount to ssss. ooo
(Mexican) day and is taking into
consideration the free transportat;or
of supplies.
Many of the famine victims are he.
ing cared for in refugee camps es.
tablished in some of the larger cities
In those districts, under the direct
care of the American Red Cross. Am
erican Marines and infantry troons
have assisted in the distribution Of
relief, and according to the repor,
"have made very good impression
on the Chinese officials and the Chin
csc public"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
No Passage Bills
to Fix Exchange
at Present Session

Washington. Jan. 17-SeveraN pro-
ponents of bills to regulate future ex-
changes which are now under consid-
Grafton by the House agriculture
committee, said frankly today they
did not expect the enactment of such
legislation at this session. principally
because Of lack of time. They added,
however, that they expected the
hearings now being held by the COM
mittee to result in basis being laid
for such legislation at the next ses-
sion.
Two witnesses are yet to be heard
by the committee before the hearings
are brought to close. Herbert Hoo
Yer. former food administrator, will
appear on Thursday and Clifford
Thorne, representing the American
farm bureau federation, will be heard
on next Tuesday.
At today's hearing, julius H.
Barnes, former head of the United
States grain corporation, urged that
the proposed regulatory measures be
not enacted until national market
ing commission of men familiar with
the subject can be appointed to con
duct an exhaustive investigation of
the situation.
Exchanges aretaking every means
of eliminating the manipulation" of
markets, Mr.. Barnes declared, adding
that he would be slow in trying to
eliminate possible minor objections at
the risk of injuring the whole system.
Wheat growers did not bear all the
shrinkage in value of their crop last
year. Mr.. Barnes asserted. 1t fell in
large measure, he said. on the millers,
merchants and dealers who had pur-
chased the crop, rs per cent. of which,
he added, was marketed at SAG, 000, 900
over the prices received for the same
proportion of the preceding years
production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
United Shoe
Workers Strike
lin Manchester, N. III.

y
Manchester. N. H.. Jan. 1.-THE
strike declared by the local branch of
the United Shoe Workers Saturday
against the w. H. McEiwain Shoe
Co.'S. announcement Of revision of
its wage scale went into effect today.
1t was announced that pickets would
be on duty in front Of the McElwain
factories to warn away any workers
who attempted to enter. Company off,
Gals indicated that they did not ex-
pect the strike would interfere with
operations. James Flaherty. secreta-
ry of the joint council Of the union.
asserted that the unions were prepar-
ed to give the company a long con-
test.
Although the factories here are said
to have employed nearly 5000 in busy
times. production has been greatly cur
tailed OF late. In addition the cam
pany has plants in Nashua, where the
wage reduction is also effective. In
Nashua the two factories have been
closed for two weeks and no announce
ment of a resumption Of work has
been made there.
In a statement issued today in this
city and Lynn announcing severance
Of relations with the United Shoe
Workers. the company said: 1.-THE COM
pany has recently made revision of
wages which has been acceptance to
the bulk Of it's employees although
not acceptable to the heads of the
union. It is understood that the COM
pany's plants have been operating at
a reduced production and the produc-
ton has not been changed by the labor
situation announced in the papers.
The company plans to enlarge it's pro-
duction gradually as business war
rants"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Mrs. Quint Freed
Shooting Charge

Bangor. Jan. IA verdict of ac-
quittal was returned in the Superior
court here in the manslaughter case
OF Mrs. Myrtle Quint of Enfield,
charged with killing Percy Campbell
IN her dooryard on Sept. II, shortly
after Campbell and his brother had
returned in their automobile with
Mrs. CUNTS two daughters whom
they had taken on an afternoons ride
to Lincoln against their mothers
wishes. The defense claimed that the
shooting was accidental. The fury
was out Is minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Piano Recital

A delightful piano recital was CIV
en- at the Coburn Institute building
IN the assembly room Monday even
ing by Carl Jean Tolman, director
of music at Coburn. Long before the
hour for the ercital to begin. and de-
spite the bitterly cold night, the room
was filled even to standing room.
Admission to the recital was free and
tickets had ben given to those who
applied. OF thetse there was a large
number for the privilege of hearing
Mr. Tolman play was one eagerly
sought.
Mr.. Tolman's program was espe-
ciaiiy pleasing and description of
each number on the printed programs
went far toward assisting an enjoya>
pe conception of the music. The
audience gave the pianist unstinted
applause throughout the concert
which porved an evening of unalloyed
pleasure to all who attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
High School Burns
at South Portland
Loss About 100000

South Portland. Me-. Jan. 17.-The
high school. a two-story brick build
ing erected more than 80 years ago
when South Portland was a part of
Cape Elizabeth and it was occupied
jointly as a town hall and school
building. was burned today. The loss
was estimated at 100000. 1t accom-
modated 800 students. Portland, fire.
men assisted in saving neighboring
buildings which were showered with
sparks.
The FIRE was believed to have been
of incendlary origin. A light was seen
in the hallway and later in the COM
mercial room at 10 O'Clock last night.
five hours before the discovery was
made that the building was a roaring
furnace. A preliminary investigation
appeare- to have eliminated other sup
posed causes.
The insurance is not over $4,000.
An effort will be made to obtain tenn
porary accommodation for the schol-
ars in the barracks at Fort Preble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Secret" trip to
Cleveland by Pres
Elect and Wife

Cleveland, Jan. 17-Traveling in
cognito. President-elect Harding
slipped into Cleveland today on per-
sonal business and succeeded in max
ing his way about the downtown sec
ton for several hours unrecognized
by street crowds.
Accompanied by. Mrs. Harding the
president-elect made the trip from
Marion in a parlor car attached to a
regular train. So carefully had they
laid their plans to escape attention
that they got away from the railroad
station as quietly as ordinary travel
ers, and tonight some of their closest
friends here had not learned of their
presence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harding reached
Cleveland late in the afternoon and
were driven directly downtown in a
closed secret service automobile.
After circuit of several shops and
offices they went to a hotel where
they dined privately and remained
over night. They will leave for
Marion early tomorrow forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Kentucky Tobacco
Growers Resume
Sale of 1920 Cron

lexington. KY, Jan. 17-selling Of the
is1" crop of hurley or cigarette tobacco
IN central Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio
' resumed today after delay of 10
oays due to efforts of growers to force
prices to higher level. Promises that
s"ey WIN do all in their power to make
-. satisfactory market have been made
the cargo. '"0'' v
onaHs s On the Lexington market were
opened at warehouses wbera .ro,'ors
were going on when the market. were
closed. Ae's "eie
warehouse men refused m aoo.,t ex.
ttemely low grades for sale Rivers for
the big tobacco companies have assert.
90 that % per cent of thee ron is of
10" grade which cannotbe used in the
American trade. eu III '"'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Seek Light on Effect
German Competition in u. S.

Washington, Jan. 17-Information as
to the probably effect of future German
competition on American industry is to
be sought by the House ways and
means committee as a result of discus
sions OF the subject which have &C.
Cured during hearings on permanent
tariff revision.
The committee voted today to call A.
W. Lincoln. Boston banker, after it
had been informed by Representative
Treadway of Massachusetts, that Mr..
Lincoln, on a recent visit to Germany
had gathered much data with respect
to the revival of Industrial Germany.
The committee concluded hearings to-
day on Schedule D. relating to wood
and wood products. Most of the wit
nesses were opposed to any tariff on
lumber, although manufacturers of
certain wood products asked for pro-
lection for specific articles Tomorrow
the committee will take up Schedule E,
which includes Sugar, molasses and
syrups.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Celebrate Silver Wedding

The twenty-fifth wedding anniver-
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank M.
Sedgeley was observed Monday eve
ming, when about 80 of their friends
gathered at their home on Heath
street to tender their Fluctuations
and pass pleasant evening. The
anniversary really occurred on the
third of January, but, owing to the
illness of Mrs. Sedgeley, would not
be observed at that time. Mrs.
Sedgeley was presented with a cut
glass creamer and sugar bowl. silver
sugar tongs and half dozen sterling
silver teaspoons. A reading by Miss
Gladys Briggs of Colby was enjoyed
and Rev. e. c. Whittemore made in
teresting remarks. The house was
prettify decorated with cut flowers
and ferns. Ice cream, cake and cof-
fee were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
HARDING TO CALL
SPECIAL SESSION.
DATE rs UNFIXED

Washington, Jan. 17.-President-
elect Harding practically has decided
to call special session Of the new
Congress on April 4, members of the
ways and means committee were in
formed today by Chairman Fordney,
who has just, returned from a confer
encA with Mr.. Harding at Marion.
Mr.. Fordney 1t is understood. told
Mr.. Harding that the date of the ses-
sion had a direct bearing on the tar
iff revision hearings which the com
mittee is now conducting and 1t was
said that Mr.. Harding informed him
that April had practically been de-
cided upon.
Marion. O.. Jan. 17.--No date has
yet been fixed by PRESIDENT elect
Harding for special session Of Con-
gress, he said today. The date may
not be fixed until after his inaugura-
ton.
April 4 has been suggested he said.
inasmuch as the ways and means
committee expects to be ready to re-
port out tariff bill by that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
Hard Luck Story
Schooner Diana

Guam, p. l., Jan. 1.-THE Russian
motor schooner Diana. after helplessly
drifting more than three months
reached here yesterday provisionless
and in distress. The Diana left Vladi-
vostok last June under command OF
Captain Hoodley, with provisions for
three months cruise in the Behring
Sea.
A storm encountered in October on
the return voyage to Valdivostok
stripped the craft of it's rudder and
washed one of the members of the
crew overheard. Since that time, with
out power and scanty provisions which
later gave out entirely, the craft drift
ed in the Pacific out Of the steamship
lanes, until finally the ocean currents
and winds carried the craft into haven
here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-18
ANOTHER ARREST IN
GERMAN MARK FRAUD

Boston, Jan. 17.-Aaron jacobson
of the Roxbury district, was arrested
today in connection with the investi-
cation of Attorney General J. Weston
Allen into speculation in German
marks in Massachusetts. jacobson,
who is the fifth person to be arrested
in this connection claims to be head
of hamburger, Kuhn Company, deal
ers in securities. He was technically
charged with larceny Of a small
sum from Ernest Piede of Dedham.
Jacobson told the police that when
the complainant purchased an option
in marks last June. he was manager
of the firm and did not transact the
deal. He said he would meet every
obligation.