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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

It is a we'll known axiom that
people of excessive avoirdupois are
good -natured and it holds true in
the following: Mondays Journal
carried a clipping from the EXETER,
the weekly publication of the Cen
trail Maine Power Co, commenting
on the marriage of Mrs. Leslie Hail.
nee Frances Shaw, which occurred
last August. The item failed to give
the residence Of the groom and as
result Leslie a. Hall of Wyman
street, Augusta. was subjected to
considerable joshing from his friends
all day Monday. Mr.. Hail. who has
weigh" of his own, refused to
give weight to the report insofar as
he was concerned and states that he
is still leading a life of single bies-
sodness, with no immediate pros
poets of entering the state of con-
nubal felicity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Word was received recently in this
city that II. J. Marden, who left here
a short time ago on an auto trip to
St. Petersburg. Fla, where he will
pass the winter, had arrived in that
city Saturday, and that the whole
trip was very enjoyable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Mrs. Earle Randlette and son,
Herbert of Bath, are in the city at
the home of Mr.. Randletts parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Is. Randlette on Gage
street and will make their future
nome in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Hon. w. J. Thompson. State
Grange master, and Mrs, Thompson
Will leave this morning for Oregon.
They plan to be away about a
month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Cordwood prices in Winchendon
tumbled from ia to $3.50 for sawed
and split wood when the Boston and
Maine Railroad tore up two miles OF
track and gave the ties-about 1000
Of them-to the people of the town for
the hauling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Mrs. p. 3. Barrows of Auburn
has recently moved to the home of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. p. z. Fol-
som, 81 Arsenal street, with whom
she will reside for the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

J. o. Bedell of Augusta was the
purchaser of the Arthur Campbell
farm in South Monmouth, rather
than ]. A. Bedell, as the name err
roneously appeared in Mondays
journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Sunt. George w. Bowie of the A.
Y X. electric railroad reported Mon
Gay that on Saturday at Tacoma
Lakes he was successful in getting
SIX ducks. firing three shots at the
hirln.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Henry Hill, student at University
of Maine was a visitor over Saturday
and Sunday at the home Of his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry T. Hill of
Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

The Standard BEARERS will meet
with the Misses Chase, % Bridge
street, this Tuesday evening. $50
o'clock Roll call and missionary
item will be included upon the pro-
-ram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

A party of Augusta young mon
will leave here this morning for the
Nancesoro region, for a weeks hunt
ing trip. In this party are Victor
McCourtney, Guy Smith and Harvey
Pierce. They will make the trip in
Mr.. McConrtncys automobile ana
expect to have q pleasant time and
to bring back their full quota of
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Word has been received here that
C. Sidney Ingraham of Sackville, y.
T., who was IN this city this summer
for time and prea ched at the AL
lance church on Winthrop street,
has received a unanimous call to the
Harpcr@ Brook. n. b., church and has
entered upon his ministry, preach
ing to large congregations. This
work in connection with his duties at
Mount Allison academy keeps him
very busy. Mr.. Ingraham has many
friends in this city who will be
pleased to hear this good news.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Frank Reed and Benjamin Hussey
of Windsor were visitors Monday in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Y. Cressey and
son, Robert of Bath, were weekend
visitors at the home of Mrs. Cresseys'
parents on jackson street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

The Girls Community Club will
hold their regular monthly business
meeting az 100 Thursday evening at
the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
The chief business will be the vote
Of the club on the house committees
report. Other business to be decid-
ed by the members will be the City
hall dance. 1t is hoped that some
circle will soon offer to run this
dance, otherwise it will be assigned.
The report of the Council meeting
and the kathleen" financial report
will he met at the door and well
coined into the club and the club
business. Old members are asked to
make this n large meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

George L. Hanson of Belfast was
among the out of-town business
callers Monday at the court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

William c. Hastings of Coopers'
Mills was in the city Monday call
ing on business friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Charles f. Frazier of Waterville
was calling on friends at the "Y'
building on Winthrop street, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Gideon II. Nash of Sidney was
among the out-of-town business
callers along Water street, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Miss Edith Wilcox of Waldoboro
was in the city Monday calling on
friends and relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Miss Myrtle Burns of Gannett
street has returned from a weekend
isit with friends at Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Mrs. S. c. Webster and daughter,
Miss Blanche Webster were visitors
in Bangor over Saturday and Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Philip Courtemanche passed Sun
day in Madison as the guest Of
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08

Ernest Gagne was not at his duties |
Monday at the Malcolm & Dyer |
store because of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08
LOCAL NOTICE


Don't forget the old folks social
canoe at Union hall this Tuesday
evening. novSd1t
Tic Progressive Spiritualists will
>held public circle at Mrs. Carrie
"'tIer's, 176 State street, this evening
"a 5 o'clock. Mrs. Adams, medium.
novSt1t
FIRST annual assembly. st. Marks
PARISH house. My. 8. Douglas or
thestra. Ticllets'55c. Refreshments
free. nov7d3t
Chicken 3Sc, fowl S5c; orders TAX
in lor Thanksgiving. Delivery any
Hhore in Augusta. Donald Campbell,
: patterson ST., Tel 672-Y, Augusta,
gov7d6t
for Sale-Large white Pekin ducks,
each; l heifer 3 yr old with calf;
A~eoWs to calve in December: pure
...uer vinegar; 20 barrels apples. Tel.
F''-5, II. ]. Mefrick. nov5d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-08


L. GOODWIN. Tressu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-02
RESTS CASE IN
 MATEWAN BATTLE TRIAL
By Associated Prcss

Williamson, w. Va, March 1.-SeveR- teen defendants were standing trial in the Matewan battle case this afternoon instead of 19, after the state had rested and asked the court to instruct the jury to return a verdict of not guilty against "Ab" (Albert) Burgeraff and William Starr. It was said by the state that 1t had failed to establish sufficient ev- idence to warrant continued prosecution of the men who were indicted on charges in connection with the killing of Albert e. Felts. who met death with six other Baldwin-Felts detectives in the Matewan gun fight last May.
 The men were formally discharged in this specific case, but still are under in- dictment of other counts arising from the deaths of the remaining detectives.
 The defense placed two witnesses on the stand this afternoon. Tony Webb, formerly chief deputy for ex-Sheriff c, T. Blankenship. and Jack Gallion. a barber of Huntington. but formerly of Matewan. After Webb's examination, ]. J. Coniff, an attorney for the defend ants, announced that the defense would rely upon plea of not guilty based on self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-02
A., B. & A. EMPL0YES|
 CONTINUE AT YORK;
Are Working Under Protest, Chairman Announces After
 Conference With Bugg
By Associated Press

Atlanta, March 1.--Union employees |of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlan- tic Railway company are continuing work under the wage cut effective to- day, but are doing so under protest. Chairman w. M. Martin of the em- ployes joint committee announced here late today, after conference with Col IB. L, Bugs, president and receiver O. the road
 Colonel Rugg issued brief state> nent to the same effect, and neither party to the wage controversy indi- cated at that time what further steps were contemplated. The order signed by Judge s H. Sibley in federal dis- |trict contt yesterday specified that .emplayes, Sun application, would be given a hearing on the subject of wages.
 The wage order permitted 50 per cent reduction of increases granted since 1917 for skilled labor, and em- powered the receiver to pay common labor such wages as are paid unskilled labor in other lines in the localities where the road needs such labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-02
PRESIDENT DENIES
 CHARGES0F MASON
Says Charges Against Baruch and Ryan Are Irresponsi-
 bIe Gossip
By Associated Press

Washington, March l.-Presdent Will son flatly denied today charges made in the House by Representative Mason. re- publican, Illinois, and others that B. M Earuch and John D. Ryan had profited out of the government as result of the fixing of the price of copper during the World war
 Writing to Representative Garrett, democrat. Tennessee, the President char acterized the charges as irresponsible gossip and declared that he could not allow this occasion to pass without again expressing his confidence in Mir Baruch and MT. Ryan.
 There was not a suggestion of scan- dal connected with either of these men in any of the war activities In which they played so important a part the President wrote, and 1 wish before the closing days of this administration to say how unseifishly they devoted their fine talents to the government in every crisis which faced us during the critical days of the war"
 The President said that neither Mir. Baruch nor MT. Ryan had anything to do with the fixing of prices, and added:
 ITO state that either Mr. Baruch or MT. Ryan had influenced the action of the federal trade commission in ascer- taining the cost of production or at tempting to dictate the recommendation either of the war industries board or any of the price-fixing committees is utterly foolish and without foundation in fact
 The price of copper was fixed solely upon the recommendations of the war industries board and the federal trade commission, after ful lexamination into commission, after full examination into attempt upon the part of the copper pro ducers or MT. Baruch or Mr. Ryar to exert any pressure upon this govern ment or upon anybody connected with either of the boards having to do with these vital matters"
 In opening his letter, the President said the charges and intimations against the men had been satisfactorily answered, but that a statement of the facts by him as to the price fixing might further clarify the situation" In conclusion he said that he knew that MT. Garrett shared his ''opinion in this matter for you have admirably covered it in your address to the House of Representa- tives."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-02
WAR LAW REPEAL RESOLUTION GOES
 TO THE PRESIDENT
By. Associated Press

Washington. March 1.-Congres- siOnal action wns completed to- night on the resolution to repeal virtually all. of the war laws. the House voting to concur In Senate amendments. The measure now goes to the President.
 The vote was unanimous, 20S members favOring concurrence. Az finally acted on the Lever food and fuel act would he among the laws repealed by the resolution.
 The trading with the enemy aud Liberty bonds acts. and the statute creating the war finance corpora tton would remain In force. rhe re~olution provides for the restor- ation Of the original espionage act of 1917, and the repeal of the Hore drastic amendatOry law of 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-02
BLACKFRlARS CONTEST
 THROUGHOUT ALABAMA A

Tuscaleosa. March 1.--(Speeinf.}~~e Leo strasburager of MontGOrAexy has authorized pr. George DennS sH offer q prise of @c5 to that neNab<t of the sophomore class who dei(y era the best 0ration at their aSa1n4 contest. This prize will he Eteea1 each year in memory of hts ~esaff who was a university aiumnus ar& vvns killed while serving In FrNA WY It will he known ns the Jutinf #sS Strasburger prise for orntory. 1Ss'H The faculty and students at the tr5r xersity appreciate this and feel that MT. strnsburxer could have foond 10 more fitting means to honor the memory of his son who made greot many friends In Tuscaioosa before his graduation six or seven years ngo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-02
HARDING PLANS ID PUTNAVY AND WAR
 UNDER SINGLE BOSS
That Idea, However, Is to 0p- crate EventuaIIy-Just Now Denby and Weeks Will
 Weed Out Democrats
By ROBERT T. SMALL

Marion, Ohio, March 1.--(Speclal) )--One of the big policies of the Harding admin jstration about to be announced will be he combining of the war and navy de- 5artments under one head.
 The plans to this end have not pro Iressea very Tar as yet. but Mir. Hard lg stated today that John w. Weeks of Massachusetts, who is to be secretary of war, and Edwin Denby of Michigan, who is to be secretary of the navy, nave ac- eepted these cabinet posts With the un- derstanding that they will work together with the ultimate aim in view of an amalgamation of the two departments.
 Under the plan as 1t is now being con- sidered both offices of secretary of the navy and the secretary of war would be abolished and in their stead would be created 8 ministry or department of nd- ticnal defense. Under the secretary of national defense there would be three departments, the air service being giyen a. rank virtually equal to that of the army or navy These three services would be presided over immediately by ander-secretaries of the national defense for war, for the navy and for air
 SIMPLIFYING METHODS
 The proposed anaIgamation of the armed service Is d part and parcel of Mir. Harding's very earnest desire to bring about simplification of the gov ernments method of doing business. Mt. Harding has been considering the mat tier for some time and has had expert \ svice from all the various angles of \ nat would seem at first a very com splicated proposition. The President-elect. believes that, in the last analysis, how Ayer the solution will prove very simple.
 he closest possible cooperation is de- sllble at all times between the army ankgthe navy. This is particularly true in ne matter Of economy in time of peal. It is equally true in the matter Of ffectiye operation against the enemy irlfme of war. The statement had been nyde to Mir. Harding that during the re- cht war the United States lost millions dollars as a result of the competitive Rying of the war and navy depart ! ieDts. Each department head and his saff naturally desired to make the best pssible showing. The war department ttterly complained during the first ionths of the war that the navy de- ,artment, being better equipped for ac- on, gobbled up all the available sup jles in the open market and left the var department to shift for itself as best $ it could.
 JUST ADD A BOSS
 Under the Harding pan tie army and he naval services would keep their own ersonnel, their own staff department ind their own traditions, but in all the arger matters of policy they would he ynder single executive head Under X his plan fnTthermore the advocates of 3 Ministry of air would come into their An..
 It present there is an army aviation
 (Continued on Page, Twoy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-02
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

 Documrnts by ton on foreign loan. rendy for Senate. Alleged slayer facing gailows. pri- son or ward.
 Each road blameH engine crew of other for wreck.
 Anti-wets nod, Congress' courage goes glimmering.
 League council forwards reply to American note.
 Severe impairment In stocks; ncttve covering in cotton.
 STATE Caasden veterans after club house and Legion post.
 Overtos murder mystery thicken. and officers puzzled.
 selma provides choice site for Rap tist hospital. LOCAL over 200 stray dogs are killed here yesterday. Whitaker is ehosen to succeed late Judxo MacQuecn. CQmnslttee heaF*s Argument for re- employment of strikers. Judges concur fn senthlnK cenden- nation of couKthouse, Strike eonsnittee sisits coal mises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-02
SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT IN
 CHAMP CLARK'S CONDITION
By Associated Press

Washington March 1.-The condition of Representative Champ Clark. dem ocratic leader of the House. continues extremely grave.' his physicians, Dr. Jesse Shoup, announced tonight
 Mr. Clark had a slight rally late in the afternoon and took some liquid nourish- ment, Dr. Shoup said, and is conscious. The former speakers pulse also was said to be stronger tonight
 Many telegrams from all parts of the country were received today inquiring as to the democratic leaders condition. Constant inquiries were made through, out the day by colleagues. republicans as we'll as democrats, and among those who called was Representative Mann of Illinois. who as the republican leader ot the House, opposed MT. Clark for the slieakership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-02
MICHIGAN CENTRAL CREW BLAMED FOR
 DISASTROUS WRECK
By Associated Press

Chicago, March 1.-Heanry Schearer. general manager Of the Michigan Central lines. stated to- night that the roads investIxatfon had proved thnt the engineer and fireman of the Michignn Central train were to blame for the wreck at Porter. Ind, Sunday night, in which S7 persons were killed.
 .'In the matter of the unfortu- nate collision at the crossing of the New York Central and MicAi- gan Central railroads at Porter, Ind, sunday. February 27, New York Central train No. 15I and Michi&ap Centrnl train No. 2O." said Mir. scheaFer's statemenr.
 ssAfter . careful investigation of the facts VIII all interested en,- ployes and c6nferences with off, ciaIs just completed, it has been determined that Engineer w. (. Long and Fireman George F. Block. on engfne No. sSO6, train No. 2O. violnted rutes and rexuya- tfons n fatlinw to observe and properly obey signal indications and will be forthwith dismissed frenA the service.v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-02
TRANSPORTATION X
 CONVENTION T0P|
Both Rail and Water Facills Discussed at Southeq
 Commercial Congress
By Associated Press

Washington, March l.--lmprove
 of both rail and water comme
 facilities was discussed by spes est here today at the opening of twelfth annual convention or s Southern Commercial congress. sfF ing the afternoon session comm tns was appointed to draw up the pla of activities which the Congress- work during the coming year.
 Senators Fletcher of Florida, t&ss of Ohio. Edge of New Jersey Alle Ransdell of Louisiana and ThomS
 Preston president of the ConsN Ns% were the principal speakers. Sena tAz Fletcher laid stress on the needs is'' adequate merchant marine %nc srs possible lowering of railroad rate as a means to stimulate commerce. SeH& tor Willis discussed foreign comfns ees of the United States He sust aAsE this as a way for Great Britain 4 fe duce her debt to this country
 Senator RansdeN argued that mi work of canals and properly dred $f rivers would be of immense value fs the country. He foresaw a gAnFsl trend of business toward watscas sS commerce in the nexts few yearM E The Louisiana senators charged 4s railroads. especially of the south. nMfg deliberately in the past lowered raxeN along river fronts and canals Eo ses cure the business carried by water tfs added that when competition vita boats had disappeared, the carftnFs raised their rates.
 Senator Edge told the delegates th@. he was strongly in favor of the for eign export corporations which wera authorized by Congress to finance for eign trade of the country. He tx pIained the laws governing the cn.stsi tions of these corporations and praised the south for the organization of a $7,0o0000 corporation to do bussnez of s70,00o, 900.
 The committee appointed to drsw | <, thes platform for next year fel1c< Albert E. Tait of High Point Y Sts chairman, J.AC. Mckinley. West Ntass ginia; w. < I4 Coates. Florida W N Spivey, South Carolina; J. F, Wai&ef. Virginia; W. D. Upshaw, Georgia yonn F. Rankin, Mississip ppf; Fui'p t Krause, Louisiana; William H. Saisns ders. Washington, D. C.: +. A. Mclsite. Tennessee. Crawford Johnson, AR bama; c. R. Breckenridge, Arkansssss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-02
SENATE DISCUSSES
 JAP RELATIONS IN
 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Following Conference Leaders Frankly Announce That Naval Bill In Present Form
 Cannot Pass
SENATE UNANIMOUSLY
 REQUESTS GALL FOR
 DISARM AMENT MEET
By Associated Press


 Washington. March lily unan- imous vote, IS senators answering the call, the Senate tonight att tached as nm amendment to the naval appropriations bill n section calling upon the President to cnll a conference of Japan, France and Greut Britain to consider naval dis armament.
 The proposition originally pre- sented by Senator D0rnh, repubIi- can, Idaho, was put before the Sem ate under unanimOus consent nEree- ment by Senator Edge, republican, New Jersey. and the vote was taken upon his amendment.
 The vote was taken after seven hours of debate. which included m executive session at which foreign affairs, particularly in reference to Japan, were discussed.