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The Washington herald., 1921-01-20
COUNCIL TO FIGHT
FARE INCREASE
FOR ALEXANDRIA
Votes to Employ Lawyer
To Care for Interests
of People.
THE HERALD BUREAU,
A. s. Doniphan.
T2T King Street.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. Is,-city
council tonight adopted a resolution
to fight the Washington Virginia
Railway Company in its efforts TO
increase the fare between here and
Washington. The resolution au-
thorizes the corporation attorney to
use all legal means to prevent the
increase, and also to co operate
with the other attorneys who will
fight against the increase.
The resolution also provides his
expenses be paid by the city coun-
Gil.
r. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Vet.
Grams. tonight celebrated Gen. Rob-
ert E. Lees birthday anniversary
with an elaborate banquet served
by the women of the United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy.
The banquet hall was prettily
decorated for the occasion. D. John
X zimmerman, commander OF the
camp, presided and introduced the
speakers. Toasts were responded to
as follows: Gen. Robert z. Lee"
Representative Charles NJ. Sted-
man, of North Carolina; The Con-
federate Soldier" Representative r.
Walton Moore; The Sons of Cons
federate Veterans" Judge Samuel
G. Brent, of this city.
st. Mary's Academy. conducted by
the Sisters of the Holy Cross. OF
this city, has just purchased Fair
view Farm" belonging to the es-
tate of the late william F. Downey
of Washington. This farm contains
$50 acres. The academy contem-
plates in the near future erecting
a large boarding school for young
ladies and girls at that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Fowle
BrOOkes today celebrated the fftieth
anniversary Of their marriage. Mrs.
Brookes held a small informal re-
ception at the Alexandria Hospital,
where she is a patient.
Henry Rief. jr-. son of Henry Rief.
Of this city. who died overseas dur
ing the world war. from pneumonia
will be buried at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon in Arlington National
Cemetery.
Shoes. raincoats and shirts. valued
at SO, was the loot obtained by
thieves who robbed the armory Mon
day night.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20
Veteran, Out of Work,
Steals to Help Family

DANVILLE, Va, Jan ls.-Cnsble
to obtain work after six weeks OF
endeavor, J. r Parker, 25, OF Cam
den, n. J., Rainbow division veteran
with two wound chevronE. stole 4
horse and a calf early today from
a nearby farm hoping to sell them
and obtain money for his wife and
baby, reported in distressing cir
cumstsnces at Virgilina- near here.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20
Seeks Indemnity for Men
Held as u. S. Witnesses

Representative Porter. Pennsyl-
vania, chairman OF the Foreign AZ
fairs Committee, yesterday intro
duced in the House a bill providing
for payment to the Norwegian gov
ernment $2,7S7.7S as indemnity
to members OF the crew of the Nor
wegian ship Ingrid.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20
Doctors Recommend
Ron-0pto for the Ewes

Physicians and eye specialists pre-
scribe Bon-Opto as a safe home remed,
in the treatment of eye troubles and tc
strengthen eyesight. Sold under money
refund guarantee by all druggists.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20
PersIting and White
Testify Here Todul

Gen. John J. Pershing and Henry
White, one of the delegates to the
peace conference, have been asked
by the House Naval Committee to
appear before it today to give their
views on disarmament, Chairman
Butler. Of Pennsylvania, said yes
terday.
PershiHg will be asked to give his
opinion as to whether the armies
Of the world can be cut in the near
future
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20
COAL COSTS EXPLAINED
What Congress Did Yesterday
HOUSE.

HOUSE.
Net at II m, adjourned NJ Sfo3 p.
m. until noon today.
Passed siegel reapportionnient bill
with Barbour amendment restrict
ing representation In House Of Rep
resentatives TO present membership
of ass.
Agricultural appropriation bill,
carrying ss3.5I7,45s, reported by np-
preparation subcommittee on Agri-
culture. 1t eliminates free seed dis
trfbution by members Of Congress,
Committee on Claims reported
three bills providing for relief of III.
B. Blanks, Roach, stnnsell, Low
rance Brothers and Company, and
George +. Ramsey.
Committee ON War Claims report
ed bill for relief of Mrs ID. Mont
gomery.
Committees.
Public Buildings and Grounds
considers request of Secretary Hous-
ton for hospital construction up to
$50. 900, 900.
Ways and Means resumed hear
ings on sugar and molasses tariffs.
Judiciary considered bill to in
corporate Arms engaged In trade
with China.
Military Affairs heard Secretary
Baker on reclassiacation of army
officers.
Naval Affairs continued hearings
on aviation.
Appropriations subcommittee con-
sidered deficiency, army, navy, dip
Iomatic and consular, and rivers and
barbors appropriation bills.
Naval asked Gen. Pershing and
Henry white to appear tomorrow
on question of disarmament.
Meeting of joint Senate and House
Naval Committee postponed until
today.
Summers, Washington, reeom-
mended transfer of Fort walIs Wal
In, Washington, to Public Health
Service.
Bills Introduced
Porter, Pennsylyania - Auth oris-
ing payment of an Indemnity to
Norway for detention of three Nor
wegian subjects in Hudson County,
New Jersey.
Kinkaid, Nebraxka-To amend an
act relating to liens on patents and
water rights.
Porter, Pennsylvania - AuthoriE-
ing President to preseat certain
ordnance and ammunition to Portu-
guese Republic.
Peters, Maine-TO authorize Sec
retRry OF Navy to sanction use of
certain titles on tablets or other
memorials.
Butler, Pennsylvania - Authoriz-
ing Secretary of Navy to admit for
Instruction at Naval Academy, An
napoIis, a citizen of Cuba.
Also-AuthoriEingP President to re-
neve certain officers and enlisted
men for disabilities which they have
heretofore or would hereafter suffer
through the charge of desertion.
McKeown, Oklahoma - Providing
that one term of the United States
District Court for Eastern District
of Oklahoma. be held at Ada, Okla
hOma.
Porter, PennsyIvania - Authoriz-
ing payment to France of sI3,5IL13
In behalf of Madame CriEnier for
losses sustained in search for body
of Admiral John Paul Jones.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20
Wife Seeks Burial Money
As Hubby Returns AIiUe

GRANTSVILLE. W. Va, Jan. Is.-
Mrs. George Willis is looking for
someone from whom to collect the
money she paid out to cover the
funeral expenses of the man she
buried as her husband.
Recently when a man was found
dead in the woods, the body was
identified as Willis. and Mrs. Willis
took charge and buried IL, paying
all expenses. Willis is back home,
having returned from the northern
part of the State, where he was
employed.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20

The oldest university in the world
is the El-Azhar, whose history can
be traced back to go A. d. 1t is
situated in Cairo. Egypt.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20

NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY "a PennsyI-
saBia System. Sc" the great Metropolis
wifi' its varied places Of interest. Leave
Htr=ton Saturday midnight, I2s<s a n.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20

The left hand and the eyes are free to follow the work
Figures always In sight.
The machine automatically places units under units,
tens under tens, hundreds under hundreds ETC. Totals
and sub-totals automatically In red keys to hold
down. Corrections instantly made before or after han
die is pulled forward
The machine is portable-easIy carried from desk
to desk or wherever wanted
We have interesting information for you Ask
for it.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20

Shoes. raincoats and shirts. valued
at SO, was the loot obtained by
thieves who robbed the armory Mon
day night.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20

Henry Rief. jr. son of Henry Rief.
Of this city, who died overseas dur
ing the world war. from pneumonia,
will be buried at 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon in Arlington National
Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20

No less than $4,000 children of
Texas last session did not attend
school at all because no teacher
could be found for them.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. William Fowle
Brookes today celebrated the fiftieth
anniversary Of their marriage. Mrs.
Brookes held a small informal re-
ception at the Alexandria Hospital,
where she is a patient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
AUGUSTA MAKES CLEAN UP
OF NORTHERN Maine WITH
WIN over EASTERNS, I TO z
WHAT'S IN STORE

Ben Houser and his colts certainly
hung UP a nice string of wins last
week-six in row. On Monday and
Tuesday the colored gents from Bos-
ton were disposed of handily and on
Wednesday they again demonstrated
their superiority over the Portland
Packards. On Thursday they hit the
road and at Milo won to I. The
next day at Millinocket the Great
Northerns were taken into camp, and
then on Saturday finished the week
with a win over the Easterns.
On Tuesday of this week the team
will journey to Lewiston and there
meet the pick of the Twin City Twi-
light League. There will be home
game on Wednesday with the oppos-
ing team not yet known. On Thurs
day Norway will be their goal to en-
gage in an all-oay tourney with three
other clubs. probably Norway. Pack
ards and West Paris. Fridays date
is uncertain. On Saturday the boys
will go to Portland to play a return
game with the Packards at Bayside
Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
John R. Braden, 2.o2s
Idols of Pressure Isle

John r. Braden, zee "a, is the
wonder horse of the Maine and New
Brunswick circuit this season. The
Mooseleuk club of Presque Isle
which bought the son of John r.
Gentry, 200 IL for the sole purpose
of beating Calgary Earl. 202 IA
their Houlton rival, has succeeded
beyond its fondest expectations. The
little iron horse" from Tennessee
has defeated the son of Earl Jr.
POI IL all three times they have
met. 1t is said, however, that the
hackers of Calgary Earl are not dis
couraged. They believe the chest
nut PAGER will race himself into
form. w. H. Gocher. secretary of the
National Trotting Association de-
clares that the former Canadian
wiggler always goes better as the
season progresses.
l.. E. Powers of Houlton bought
Calgary Earl for the free-for -alls
When this became known. the
Mooseleuk club commissioned their
agent 10 pick up a horse to beat the
Earl Jr. stopper. 1t was dead sure
that Pressure Isle wouldn't stand
passively by and see their keenest
rivals lug off all the honors 1t took
a pretty figure, not far from $4,000
to buy the great little PAGER, but the
Pressure Isle owners jubilant over his
victories feel he was worth the coin
John r. Braden's 2.0S "a mile in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
AUGUSTA Z, EASTERNS 2

South Brewer, Aug. 13-Ben
Houser's Millionaires played here to-
day before large crowd and had no
trouble whatever in beating the
Easterns, Z to 2.
The visitors started with a batting
streak, punching all kinds of hits in
the second inning for five runs and
adding two in the third. This fusil-
ade somewhat demoralized the East
ems and a number OF bad plays
didn't help matters any. After the
third Young Meader went better and
Augusta didn't score again for the
game. The Easterns banged Walk
er hard and often, but the stonewall
intield smothered about everything.
Mcguire had nine chances and
taking them all Walker frightened in
the pinches until the eighth wien
three hits and wild throw pulled
the home team out of the white
wash. The fans were delighted with
the exhibition given by the Houser-
ties and the general opinion is that
it is the best team by a considera bic
margin seen here this year and
about all of the semi-pro clubs have
appeared.
The score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Joy riders and amateur speed de-
mons will turn green with envy when
they attend the Belfast fair on the
last day. Friday, Aug. 10. because
some regular drivers will be there to
show what real speed it.
The Belfast fair which opens Tues
day is sure to be the biggest and best
in it's history. Something good has
heen provided for every day and then
the climax Oh the last day there wiz
be automobile races in which the par
Elephants will be the fastest track
burners in the country.
One of them is Miss Zenita Neville
champion woman driver of the world
She is entered in two of the evens
one of which is he e-for-all, and il
confidence counts for anything she Is
pretty likely to come across winner
All she asks is that proper pretec-
ton by the police be given at the
turns in the track so that no accident
involving the spectators will result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Twenty American
Crack Shots Will De-
fend the DeWar CUP

Twenty skilled American shots will
defend the massive silver Dewar Cup
against British. Canadian and Austria
lian rifemen during the national rife
and pistol matches-the government
craftsmanship contests which will be
held at Camp Perry, Ohio. beginning
August %. The match will be shot
with 10 calibre rifles, 90 shots per
man. at distances OF so and 100 yards.
and the winners are declared interna-
tional small-bcre champions.
The trophy in this international
contest of stra ght shooting was in
stituted by Lord Dewar. the Scottish
peer. and the United States first en-
tered team to compete against the
British in 1893. at which time the
British won. Seven times since then
have the marksmen of the United
So ties taken on the British and Colo
NAL teams and have won the cup five
times.
The contest for the Dewar trophy
this year promises to be one of the
most exciting of recent years, since
not only the British but the Canadians
and Australians have been preparing
for months to put teams into the COM
petition which they hope will score
higher than the team representing the
United States.
The Dcwar Trophy Match for the
past three years has been made a part
of the National Rife Association PRO-
gram held in connection with the gov
eminent competitions wherein teams
from the army. navy, Marine Corns
National Guard and teams of civilian
rifcmen from every state, compete in
tests of skill with the army rife and
army pistol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Holmes NJ
and Mrs. Joseph Sawyer. and Mr.,
W. W. Bigelow left yesterday hy
auto for Old Orchard and the Whit
Mountains.
Miss Nesta Written and LITTLE
Jeanette Newhail have returned from
oid Orchard. where they have been
apssing several weeks.
Miss Marion Moody has returned
from short stay in Portland
Miss katheryn Huckins of New
York was calling on Miss yerna
Curtis Saturday on her way to her
home in SkOwheean.
George Stobie of Stoughton. Mass
is visiting friends in town.
Miss Irene Ryan is enjoying va.
cation from her duties at the Y
Neal store and left Yesterday for
Boston, where she will visit her
brother
Mrs. Alfred Jones of Rumfora
Who has been visiting her sister
Miss Ruby Johnson, is visiting at the
home of John Jones in Winslow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Hiu have
returned from New R"unswick
wherethey have been visiting rcla
tivcs.
M. and Mrs OIrin Leonard ord
family have returned from Old Or
chard, where they passed several
DAYS.
Miss Maria Mcdonald left vester-
dav for Boston. where she will visit
friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Alden Allen and
daughter. Miss Barbara. of Milo. are
visiting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Ed. Marden
William Norton. William Dearborn
Ivan Dearborn and ". r. Hall were
in Hartland Saturday.
The Lawrence library will he closed
all this week for repairs.
Henry ProulX passed the day in
Lewiston Yesterday.
Mrs. Melvin Palmer of Hinckley was
in town Saturday and got over 40 vol.
umes from the Lawrence library She
is TO have branch library at her
home in Hinckley
Mr.. and Mrs. Dellman have moved
their household goods from Western
avenue to Aroostook, where they will
make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Savage Jr and
children have returned from Brown
vile. where they have been passing
the month.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Nye passed the
week end at Snow pond with Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Lombard of Waterville.
Miss Minnie Gibson has resumed
her duties at the BigeIow millinery
store after a months vacation.
Miss Annie Mason has gone to Can
ada to visit relatives.
Mrs. Georgia Brown Steward, who
has been visiting her sisters. Mrs.
Harry Holmes and Mrs. W. W. Big
Glow. has returned to her home in
Bangor
Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon Mayo have
gone to Temple Heights to pass their
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
REAL AUTO SPEEDSTERS WILL
BURN UP the BELFAST TRACK
Some of Best Drivers in Country Will Be on
Hand and 80 Miles an Hour Will Be Slow
Other Events for the Big Fair

Charlie Simms. Wild Bill Endico,,
Joe Murphy and other famous driver,
have already entered and are on IN.
ground or will be there tomorrow.
A big sheaf of special attraction.
has also been provided for the fair
Each day there will be an aerial o,
hibition by the Maxim Air Service
Co. as we'll as some daredevil hors.
hack riding and other stunts by tbo
Lone Star Wild West Co. Barney.
Singing Orchestra with a skilled vocal
soloist will also be on hand
Ten races have been provided for
the three days in which the horses will,
circle the track and the purses fo,
these are from 5000 to $500. The a,s,
day of the fair will be especially do,
voted to the farmers. the next to me,.
chants and manufacturers, the third
is Governors day and the fourth win
see the auto specdsters hit a hundred.
mile clip on the track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
SPORTING COMING EVENTS

Aug. 15-GoIf: Abe Mitchell VS.. Dun
can. Poland Springs.
Aug. 15-Men's singles, tennis, Port
land Country Club.
Aug. 15-20-Tennis tournament, Port
land Country Club.
Aug. 16-Islani Falls US. Great North
ern at Millinocket.
Aug. lS-Men's doubles, tennis, Port
land Country Club.
Aug. is-Augusta VS.. All Stars at
Lewiston.
Aug. 17-Races at Pennington.
Aug. 17-kezar Falls at Cornish.
Aug. 17-Great Northern at Milo.
Aug. 17-Womcn's singles, tennis,
Portland Country Club.
Aug. 17-1S--Wednesda and Thursday,
circuit races at Fort Fairfield. H..
Aug. t1-19-Amateur State Golf
Championship Tournament. Augusta
Country Club
Aug, 1S-Goodall Textiles VS.. West
Paris at Norway.
Aug. 1S-Easterns vs.. Great Northern
at Mllinocket.
Aug. 1s-Baseball tournament. Nor
Aug. IS-North New Portland at Mad
Aug. 22-Ira Putnam. Fort Fairfield
VS.. k. O. Prout at Bangor.
Aug, 2T-Auxusta vs. Portland at
Bavside Park, Portland.
AUG 27-South Portland Fusileers at
Westbrook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
PITTSFIEL.D

s. NJ. RAYMOND was in Augusta Fri
day, for the day, attending to mat
ters Of business.
Miss Miriam McA,ichael is in Port
land where she will be the guest OF
Mrs Henry Morse for a few weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Collins Morrill, have
gone to Brookville. where they will
pass q two weeks vacation.
Earl y. Nickery was a business
caller in Newport, Friday.
Roland Gesner
The remains of Roland Gesner
whose death occurred at Lincoln
Tuesday. August q, were brought here
Friday and buried in the family lot At
! the village cemetery. Mr.. Gesner was
former resident of Pittsfeld and has
resided in Portland for the past few
years He is survived by a wife and
daughter. The burial was under the
direction of, Phlentoma lodge of Odd
Fellows Mr.. Gesner's death occurred
very suddenly. His age was So years.
He was well known here and the
many friends of the family will ex-
tend deep sympathy.
Linwood f. Mason left Friday for
Boston, after d visit in the home of
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ma
SON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Saturday Results
Maine Diamonds
Portland 10: Portsmouth 4

Portland 10; Portsmouth 4.
West Buxton 8; Falmouth A. c. 0.
Cumberland Center IS; Mayos |.
Knights of Columbus .; Kezar
Falls g.
Northern A. \. >; Boston Tigers /.
SehagO Lake 10; Steep Falls T.
Augusta I; Easterns =.
Lewiston 0: Auburn T.
Portland Terminals 5; Centrals 4.
Sanford Independents G; Spring
vale I.
Bridgton .: South Casco 0.
Harrisons 5; Peaks Island t.
j. C. +. / Great Northern 0.
Oakland 8; Toeus 0.
Twin Towns 5; Oxford 3.
Sanford s; Newmarket 4.
Berlin 4; Newport 8 III innings).
Mechanic Falls Z; Buckfleld 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Pirates /; Cubs @

Chicago, Aug. 14-Whitted's home
run drive in the left field bleachers
gave Pittsburg a / to victory over
Chicago today in a pitchers duel
between Martin and Morrison The
latter although a little wild held the
locals to three scattered hits. Chi
cago lost its opportunity of scoring
in the eighth when Hollocher douh-
led off second on a fly TO Whltte9,
Score:
pittsburg % o 0 0 o-1-7-o
Chicago % 0 0 0 0 o 0-0-3-0
Morrison and Brottem; Martin and
O'Farrell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-08-15
Another Killing Again Lea
Governor Baxter
in Role of Pinch
Hitter at Outing

Portland. Me-, Aug. 13.--Featured
by baseball game in which Governor
Baxter, pinch hitting for Wilson in
the fifth, raped out a triple on which
he successfully made first base, fine
clam bake and the APPARENT absence of
politics, the annual outing of the
Portland club was held yesterday af-
ternoon at Eagles Nest. Pine Point,
and the members, $50 strong, had a
most enjoyable field day. The party
left the club in machines between
1870 and l and shortly after arrival
at the Nest, the bake was served.
At 3 Umpire +. r. Mcdonald called
play" and the ball game. the big
feature of the day, was on. 1t was
Johnson's Tigers against Sanborn's
Sand Letters, and in an exceptionally
close and exciting contest the john
scnites won out in six innings by a
score Of 6 to 5. 1t was a sea saw
fight the whole distance, the Tigers
out hitting the Sand Letters by a
single bingle and the score Showing
sail on the mis- plays.
There was no scoring in the open
ing frame. but the Johnson's pushed
across three tallies in the first half
of the second. In the third the San
born outfit. captained by former Al
derman Bill Sanborn from the bench.
knotted the count with a brace of
tallies, only to be tied up again in the
fifth. Going into the last inning with
n to 5 score the Johnsons got busy
with Haskells delivery and scored a
single run. which was enough to win.
The big feature of the game was
the appearance of Governor Percival
+. Baxter in the role of pinch hitter
in the fifth inning. The Governor
was sent in to bat for Wilson and aid
ed materially in putting across the
tieing runs for the Sand Letters.
With two men on base His EXcellencv
caught the second ball pitched by
Captain johnson for Babe Ruth, or
at least it would have been a Babe
Ruth if someone a bit more fieet-foot-
ed and carrying a little less weight
than the Governor had been doing the
base running. However, he was sat :
isfied to remain on first until some
one appeared to help him alon" a
notch with n lustv clout The clout
was forthcoming but Governor Rax-
ter got no further than third before
the side was retired.