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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Prospect of Lengthy
Delay in Proposed
Refunding Measure

Washington, July 21--The admins
tration's refunding bill was held up
today by call from the Senate FL
nance Committee upon See Mellon
for additional and more definite in
formation as to past commitments
, with respect to the nations foreign
loans. The tariff bill Will reach Inc
committee tomorrow and requires
prompt attention. SO it appeared I'M
certain tonight when further acton
can be taken upon the refunding
measure.
Sec. Mellon was requested by rhc
committee to examine thoroughly all
records Of negotiations and agree
ments made by the Wilson admins
tration regarding both principal and
interest payments upon all loans
made allied governments and advise
the compittee of the extent to which
such negotiations and agreements
commit this government and deprive
the treasury of freedom of action in
future transactions.
Sec Mellon, when he appeared be-
fore the finance committee today was
ny HuSStIcilS ulHltu bN
Democratic members to develop to
what extent he considered himself
bound by the negotiate lions conducted
by the Wilson administration. He
stated that so far as refunding ne
gotiations conducted by former AS
sistant Secretary of the Treasury
Rathbone for This government and.
Mr.. Bracket for the British govern
ment were concerned there had been
no commitment Of this government.
lie repeated that these might be
embarrassing should this govern
ment attempt to revise the arrange
ment for the dcferment until April,
1922, of payments upon accrued inter-
est inasmuch al the agreement had
been observed by the American gov
eminent for two Years. Mr.. Mellon
said he could not at this time advise
the committee whether there had
been other negotiations which would
restrict him in mis- negotiations. Tn
til he had an opportunity to fully n
form himself of all essential details
of former negotiations, he said he
could not outline to the committee de-
finite plans of policies but would at
tempt to collect all principal and in
terest now owed the United States
taking care of all rights we have"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Hibernians at
Detroit Pledge
Word to De Valera

Detroit July FLA pledge of sup
port for cannon do Valera and the
other leaders in the movement for
Irish independence was given b. the
ancient order Of Hihernians in con-
vention hero this afternoon.
The following message, signed by
James E. Deery Of indianapolis. pres
idcnt of the order. was sent de Valera
The Ancient Order of Hibernians
Of America. in convention assembled
at Detroit, Mich, greet You and.
through you, tho Dali F,idea0n. and
congratulate lou ON your honest. fear
less and successful leadership. and
pledge YOU unlimited support in your
honorable efforts fer the recognition
of the Irish republic"
All the present officers of the or
ganiZation We're nominated for second
terms without opposition. Besides Mr.
Deery they are; Richard Dwyer, Bos-
ton T. J. Keane, Montreal, vice pres
idents: John O'Dea, Philadelphia sec
rotary; John Shcehy. Montgomery.
Mimi, treasurer; Right Rev Michael
J. Gallagher. Detroit, chaplain.
Michael J. Slattery of Washington
D. G. representative Of the National
Catholic Welfare Council in an ad-
dress declared the greatest problems
faced by the council are American
ization and educational work. The
council was endorsed by the conven-
ton.
1t is planned TO end the sessions to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
STRIKEBREAKERS
ARE REPULSED
AT CORINTH, N. Y.

Cornth, \. Y, July 21-An attempt
to bring strikebreakers into the mills
of the international Paper Company
at this place, shortly after noon today,
failed when former employees of the
company, who are on strike, met a
special train Of two cars at the local
station. smashed the car windows
with stones, and threatened the men
in the cars, Soon afterward the train
left the station, presumably for Sar-
atoga Springs.
The force of deputy sheriffs at the
mills was increased this afternoon BY
a oxen or more state troopers, who
Fave been in the vicinity several
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
PLAYERS CONCEIVED
CROOKED BALL DEAL
SAYS WITNESS BURNS.

Chicago, July 21.-White Sox play
ers accused of conspiring to throw the
1919 world series were not approached
on the deal by gamblers or corrupted
by a gambling clique but formulated
the conspiracy themselves and went
to New Workers and former baseball
players for financial backing, Bill
Burns. admitted accomplice and states
witness testified today in the trial of
seven Of the players and four others
who are under indictment in the case
Eddie Cicotte of Detroit, former
White Sox pitcher, once rated as the
best in the American League, made
the sell-out proposition to Burns and
Gandil, and Cicotte then volunteered
the information that they could have
the series thrown for 100000, he
testified.
Burns testimony to this effect was
admitted late today after Judge
Friend three times had barred it tenn
porarily while the attorneys could
look up supreme court rulings on the
question. II was looked upon by the
state as among the most important
part of the witness testimony, and
1t was designed to do away with the
belief that the players were corrupted
by millionaire gamblers and 70 show
that the alleged conspiracy had its in
ception in New York
The testimony was given IN relating
lot
Burns, Abe Attcll, Hal Chase. Cicotte.
Gandil and Bennett. identified by
Burns as David Zclser of Des Moines.
Ia, defendant. These conversations
were said by the witness to have TAX
en- place at the Ansonia Hotel in Sep
TENDER. 1919. and were conteACed by
the defense TO be inadmissable on the
ground that they took place prior to
The inception of the conspiracy.
Having placed before the jury it's
contention that the alleged conspir-
acy had it's inception in New York,
AND its birth III Cincinnati" the state
tomorrow plans to bring it to Chicago
John SeyS, secretary of the Chicago
National League club, is expected to
b. the first Witness and il is under
stood that he will testify to seeing
Ie,s paid t. Abe Attell. Burns may
he recalled later by the defense for
further examination.
The states chief witness, in base
ball terms today hurled excellent
ball permitting the defense but a few
hts in guerilI". cross-examinat:on. He
was forced to change his original tes-
tmonN as to date of meeting with
Bennett and occasionally got twisted
on street numbers and such details.
But at no time, however. did he be
come rufflcd under the fire of the de-
Tense and the smile never left his
face.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Protective Bill Expected to Yield Half
Billion in Revenue Yearly-.-Seven
Republicans Vote Against--- Same
Numbered Democrats with Majority
---Oil, Hides, Cotton and Asphalt
Kept on Free List --Framer Fordney
Pleased at Demonstration

Washington, July 21.-The Republi-
can protective tariff bill, estimated
by Chairman Fordney to riase around
SJ00.000,000 in revenue annually, was
passed tonight by the House by a
vote of 2S9 to 127-precisely the vote
by which a Democratic motion for
elimination of its American valuation
provision was defeated.
Seven Republicans voted against
The measure, while the same number
of Democrats supported it.
Oil, hides, cotton and asphalt stood
up against a determined fight to tax
them and remained on the free fist.
The Longworth dye embargo, FIRST of
the five contested schedules to go be-
fore the House proper for a separate
Vote, was throw. l. out, 209 to 1:3.
Forming and holding 4 flying wedge
and aided by Republicans not satisfied
with all the bills provisions, the
Democratic minority made the most OF
it's chances and won on each. The
ways and means committee lost on
three of the hve amendments laid be-
fore the House.
There was not much chance Of i'm
posing duty on hides and cotton
after the House, in committee of the
whole. had defeated amendments car.
rying compensatory rates on theil
manufactured products. When the ri
amendment was reached there was
such a shout Of noes that a roll cal
was not demanded. A moment later
Chairman Fordney. trying to make
himself heard above the din which pre-.
Continued on Page 4-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Lynn Merchant. Is
Killed When Auto
and Truck Crash

Waltham, Mass, July ,21.-J. +. Gift
ford of Lynn, proprietor of a furni-
ture store, was killed today in an au-
tomobilc accident at Banks Square.
Albion BARTLETT. a shoe manufacturer
ana director of the Lynn National
Bank, who was driving the car in
! which Clifford was a passenger. sus-
tanned fractured skull. Former
Mayor Charles W. Harwood and Byron
T. Grover. the latter a shoe manufac-
turer. and both directors of the Lynn
National Bank, were less seriously
hurt.
The party was bound for norces-
ter to attend the annual directors
outing of the bank. AT Banks Square
a large truck, driven by julius Rome
of Worcester, approached in tho oppo-
site direction. Both cars were turned
aside in an attempt to avert collision.
but slippery pavements caused them
to swerce int each other. TIE pas
sengcr automobile crashed against a
telegraph pole, injuring everyone
abroad. while the truck and its three
occupants escaped with little irjury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Gas Meter Squeals
on Home Brew Maker

Boston. July 21.-The gas meter in Il
Chelsea building told a story of its
Town before United States Comm s.
sioner Hayes today.
Joseph Brodsky was held for a hear
ny recently after prohibition enforce
ment agents said they found two stillG'
and 1000 gallons of mash in the house.
Today the officers told the commission
er that during the last month 100 GU
bic feet of gas had been used at the
house. In the two preceding months
only 100 feet had been consumed.
Commissioner Hayes decided that
Erodsky should be held for the federal
grand jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
BODY INDIAN YD
VETERAN ON WAY
FROM OVERSEAS

HEastport, Nc, July 1I.-William
Neptune, former governor of the Pas
samaquoddy Indians, has been notified
officially that the body Of his son,
Private Moses Neptune, has been
shipped from France. 1t will be
buried at the Indian reservation at
Pleasant Point with military honors.
Former Governor Neptune is now in
Plymouth, Mass, at the head OF par
ty of braves and squaws who estab-
lished an Indian village there in con
nection with Ike tercentenary of the
landing of the Pilgrims
Private Neptune served with the
-03rd Infantry, 26th Division.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
PRO BARNES LEADS
FIELD OF GOLFERS
IN NATIONAL OPEN

Washington, July 21-James NJ.
Barnes, the professional from the
Pelham, n. Y, Country Club, led an
exceptionally high class field Of golf
ers with a score Of IA strokes at
the close of the first day Of the
twenty sixth National open golf
championship over the course of the
Columbia Country Club.
Barnes score for the full thirty
six holes today showed an average
of one stroke over par for each nine
holes, or a total of four over par fr
the days play. His LA was also
three under the score of the first
days card turned in by Ted Ray, of
England, winner of the 1920 cham
pionship. The difference was partly
due to the shorter yardage of the
local course as compared with the
Inverness course at Toledo.
Four strokes back of Barnes came
Charles r. Murray of the Royal Golf
Club of Montreal, and Fred Mcleod,
the local club professional, who tied
with a score OF AS. Fourth place
was held by Robert T. Jones, Jr., of
Atlanta. The youthful southern
amateur with his 40 led four con-
tesctants in the 80 class, after
which the field aligned itself in
groups, ranging in numerical order
from 151 made by CHARLES Evans, of
the Edgewater Club of Chicago, Ma
tional amateur champion, to Jim
Donnachie, with a total of 1871
Barnes in taking first place by
four strokes at the half way mark
placed himself in a commanding
tournament position but cannot af-
ford to let down in his play. and
must maintain the same high stand
ard tomorrow in order to make sure
of the prize. Never in his titulal
hunt for an open championship has
he approached today's position.
Charles r. Murray and Fred Nc
Ieod who are trailing Barnes, are
two dangerous opponents. Murray,
with a card of 1J-13-14S, and Nc
Leod with 74-74-14s, are within
striking distance of Barnes should
he show the slightest let-down in
his present form.
Murray. the former Canadian
championship holder, is considered
the darkhouse of the first five. Bob
bic Jones, if he should play golf OF
the type displayed in the first nine
holes of the afternoon round when
he did thirty -three-two under par
ha san excellent chance to play
among the leaders.
Clarence Hackney Of Atlantic City
Alex Smith. of New London, Louis
Teller, former French champion OF
West Newton, Mass, and George
Duncan formed the quartette with
the loo score. National amateur
champion Chick" Evans, is expect
ed by many of the experts TO do bet
ter than 1J1 in tomorrow's round.
Although Duncan, the English
pro is well placed. his partner,
Abe Mitchell picked up his ball this
afternoon and dropped out of the
tournament. He gave as his reason
that he was, as he expressed it
fed-up on golf and the hot weather
and just quit. as he realized he was
below his usual standard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
SKY
LAST DAY 1O2D
RECT. REUNION
Series of Sports Feat
ure at Camp Keyes,
Augusta
General Edwards Bids Them
Goodbye in Forenoon Visit
Movies Taken Of Camp
Scenes-Many Visitors Dur
ing Afternoon and Evening

In contrast to the showery weather
of Wednesday at Camp Keyes, Thurs
day was an ideal day and one espe-
cially well fitted for the program of
sports that had been scheduled. The
veterans of the 103rd Regiment were
out for a day of fun and from morn
ing Till night there was plenty of ac-
tivity. And when evening came, the
boys departed for their homes in the
various parts of the State, each and
every one declaring that the first re-
union of the regiment had been an
unqualified success.
During the forenoon, Major General
Clarence Edwards, who was the guest
over night of Governor Percival P.
Baxter, went up to the camp and
with the message to carry on" bid
the boys goodbye. The "buddies" in
turn gave hearty cheers for the,
grand old man, who had honored
them with his presence at their first
reunion. General Edwards left by
automobile at noon for Boston, being
accompanied by his aide, Major Hy-
att.
Registration was continued through
the day yesterday in charge of Lieut..
Era Carrier of Rumford Falls, who.
at the banquet, Wednesday evening,
was elected secretary treasurer of tho
103rd Regiment Association. The
Headquarters Company with a regis
tration of A.. Company G of Liver
more Falls with "A, and Company NJ
of Augusta with ~. We're the leaders
Continued on Page 4-Coi. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Major Campbell
to Answer Charges
Bergd0lPs Mother

Washington, July 21.-Major Bruce
r. Campbell, charged by Mrs. Emma
c. Bergdoll, of Philadelphia, of hay
ing accepted five thousand dollars 10
aid her son, Grover Cleveland Berg
doll, draft dodSer, to escape from the
military authorities. arrived here to-
day from Camp Pike, Arkansas, to
speak in his own defense before a
House Investigating Committee
Denying the charges. Major Camp
bell Immediately sought an interview
with Chairman Peters and was in
formed that the committee would
hear him tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Bank of England
Cuts Discount Rate
to 5l2 Per Cent.

London, July 1.-THE Bank of Eng
Iand today reduced its rate of dis
count from per cent. to IL per
cent.
Announcement Of the reduction re-
moved the uncertainty which has
been prevalent in the money market
uuring the past few weeks.
he chief factor paving the way to
the reduction has been cheaper mon
e.. which was brought about by the
S'5gnation in trade and the initiation
g. credits through government Dor
rowing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Mellon Sanctions
Buying Sanatarium
for 300 Veterans

aShlnSton, July u = Secretary
Mellon has approved purchase of the
Central New England Sanitarium AS
sociaton property at Rutland. Mass,
t" accommodate 300 former soldiers
as tuberculosis patients. The total
expenditure at this point the treas
uTy said. will he $4,000, of which
$24o,9oo is the purchase price and the
remainder for completion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
SOdas and Ice
Cream Drop in n. Y.

a campaign started recently by
Bronx youngsters and their mothers
to bring down the price of soda and
ice cream bore fruit today when 40
confcctioners, several of whom own
chain stores, agreed TO make rcduc-
tons.
The new price will be II cents for a
dish of ice cream and II ccnts-war
tax inclusive-for ice cream sodas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22

London, July 21-(By the Asso
ciated Press)-The proposals of the
British government, which it is hop
ed may form basis of an Irish set
tlement, are in the hands of canon
de Valera, the Irish republican lead
err Mr.. de Valera will return to
Dublin and submit them to the 9TH
er leaders Of opinion in southern Ire
land, including the members Of the
Dali Eiraenn, the Irish republican
parliament.
The British Prime Minister and
Mr., de Valera went over the ground
again today, but as Sir James Craig.
the Ulster premier, has returned to
Belfast and there was no possibility
for the present Of a conference
among the representatives of the
three parties concerned it was hard
ly expected that any definite decision
would be taken by Mr.. Lloyd George
and Mr.. de Valera today.
A joint official communique issued
after the conference, declared that
the basis for a further conference
has not yet been found" At the
same time it was announced that
Mr.. de Valera on his return to Ire
land, would communicate with the
Prime Minister after further discus
sion with his colleagues.
The feeling in political quarters
remains quite optimistic. Lord Cur
zon. secretary for foreign affairs, in
statement in the House of Lords
tonight, indicated that the govern
ment is not without hope regarding
the final outcome. He said he was
glad to say the Irish negotiations
seemed charged with hope"
1t is authoritatively announced
that the truce in Ireland will con-
tinue indefinitely. There will be a
pause in the discussions while Dub
lin and Belfast ponder the govern
ment offer. This, according to the
Dublin correspondent of The Asso-
ciated Press, is, on its financial side,
of a nature intended to prove at
tractive to Ulster. Secrecy as to the
details of the terms is maintained.
but such hints as are allowed to es-
cape describe them as generous and
affording no excuse for terminating
the conversations
Dublin, July 21-(By the Asso-
ciated Press) Mr.. de Val
era has been unable to accept the
terms of the British settlement
there is no immediate apprehension
of rupture of the truce. It was
recognized from the beginning that
Mr. de Valera as the spokesman Of
the republican idea. could not waive
that principle. and the most that
was hoped was that he might re-
ceive an offer worthy of considera-
ton and debate.
But only a really big offer, it is
declared, would justify the assem-
bly, of the Dali 'Eiraenn, and such
appointment as exists is caused
by the rumor here that the Dali Fir
acnn may not be summoned.
If it is decided to reject the terms
without consulting the republican
parliament officially. Mr.. de Valera
is expected to issue immediately a
statement to the Irish people On
good authority it may be stated that
the financial terms of the British of
fer broke new ground and apparent
~ are designed to induce Belfast to
reconsider it's attitude toward a
nited Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Dead Engineer Was
on Portland Run
About 40 Years

Portland, Maine, July 21-Engineer
Robert II. Smith Of this city, killed
today when his freight train ran into
a washout in New Hampshire, had
been employed about 40 years on the
Worcester, Nashua and Portland Di-
vision of the Boston & Maine and its
predecessor, the Portland & Roches-
ter Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Painters Union
Out O. Luck in
Albany Decision

I Albany, \. =, July 21.-Decision of
the members Of the Albany Painters
Union who have been on a strike since
May /. to accept a cut OF 81 a day in
wages, came too late for the union to
be recognized. Edward A. Wheeler,
president of the Albany Builders Ex-
change, announced today.
The employers have all the men
they want" said Mr.. Keller, but that
need not stop any painter from APP
plying for work. II there is a place
open he will get job, but he will be
working in an open shop"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
JUGO-SLAVIA'S
MINISTER OF
INTERIOR SLAIN

Belgrade, July 21.-(By The Assoc
ciated Press. )--Minister of the Inter-
ior Drashkovics of Jugo- Slavia was
shot dead this morning by young
Bosnian communist. The assassin
was arrested.
The shooting occurred at Dcin!ce,
a large market town in Croatia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Revenue Men Start
Maine Roundup of
1. S Tax Dodgers

Portland Me. July PA score Of
internal revenue Investigators today
began drive in Maine from Kittery
to the Canadian border to round up
federal tax dodgers and those who may
be listed as delinqucnts
The drive, which is nationwide in
scope, is designated as the sales tax
investigation. The State has been di-
vided into three divisions the squads
working out of Portland, Augusta and
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
General Forecast

The outlook is for generally fail
weather Friday and Saturday in the
states east Of the Mississippi river
except that it will be unsettled with
probably local thundershowers alonc
the south Atlantic and east gulf
states. No material changes in tenn
perature is indicated for the eastern
half of the country within the next
As hours
Winds-North of Sandy Hook
Moderate northeast and north winds
and fair weather Friday; Sandy Hook
to Hatteras: Moderate northeast and
east winds and fair weather FRIDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
AIR BOMBS SINK
GERMAN CRAFT
USED AS TARGET

Norfolk. Va, July 2l-The former
German battlcship Ostfriesland, bad
ly Jared by LOCO pound bombs dropp-
ed from army bombing planes. sank
at 12:45 this afternoon. Her death
blow was given her by two 1000
pound bombs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Commons to Hear
Irish Terms Today

e London, July 21.-The parliament
tary correspondent of the London
Times understands that Premier
Lloyd George will announce the terms
of the governments offer TO Mr. de
Valera in a speech in the House of
Commons tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
Pay State Horses
Feature at Races
Frederickton. n. 3.

Fred"ricktor. \. D., July q. (Spe-
cian- Two Of the three events on the
Maine and New Brunswick circuit
card here today We're cleaned M by
invaders from Massachusetts. Billy
Utton. driving for I. o. Kicker Of
Reford took the PA trot and 2:27
pace in straight heats The o:27 trot
went extra heats in fast time.
The summary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-22
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New England: Fair Friday and
Saturday, warmer Saturday.
Eastern New ork: Fair Friday and
Saturday; no change in temperature.