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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08
Row Over Ice Leads to Assault

"A case WhicI seemed quite logical
these not Gays came up in Judge
Atchley's couri Thursday morning.
Oner Poulin ot Oatland was brought
10 bar Oh complaint of Andrew Cote
also OF Oakland, and charged with as
sautt and battery. Deputy Sheriff
William II. Dignam of WatervilIe
made the arrest Wednesday afternoon
and Poulin gave bail for his appear
ance at 10 O'clock Thursday.
Cote stated that Pouiin had bought
from him a piece OF land in Oakland
On which was situated a barn. In the
barn was som. ice which had been cut
ana stored the previous winter. pou-
lln Claimed thai inasmucA as ne had
bought the barn, the ice which il con-
tanned was also mis- Cute's contention
was that the ice belonged to HIM, on
the Fourth of July the men entered in
10 discussion Of the matter which
ended in the assault.
Poul!n pleaded guilty and the indigo
pronounced a sentence of a fine OF $40
and costs. The costs amounted to
s12.47. The fine was RENTED upon the
payment of costs. pending pou,,n's
good behavior j. A. Letourneau an
peared for the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08

Brockton, Mass, passed the Fou,,,
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Peasla~
They motored through with their ca
Among the new arrivals in tnu,
are John Fisher and sons OF Swan,
scott. Mass. Arad Linscott and fam
lily Of Portland. Henry Morse a,d
family Of Oakland. Misses Lee ana
Dorothy Bryant Of Salesville, r. /
and Prof. George Tilley OF japan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Fish re,o,s,
over the birth of a daughter. Hs,.s
Lois, born June n
, The dance at the Ames han Tuss
day night was we'll attended and On
joyed by ali present Many ve,.
present from Augusta and Gardina,
The attendance at the ceiebra,ior
on the Fourth at Grange hail W.,
large, and while the day was ~.
tremely hot. the people seemed 70
enjoy the day. The address at >
P. VI. by Rev. Charles Z. Tilley va,
highly appreciated.
Charles Smith Of Washington. nh,
recently sold valuable farm in tina,
town, is at present haying for A. A
Skinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08
Independent Erin
(ContinueS from PAGE One)

Craig, the Ulster premier had been
invited.
Aside from this statement there
was virtually nothing today to indicate
what progress toward reaching So
luton OF the Irish question had been
made by the big four" comprising
Lloyd George. General Smuts. Sir
James Craig and Earl Middleton, a
prominent Unionist There was. how
ever, official reaffirmation of the state
ment that thu outlook was topeful
and that nothing had occurredNwh
seriously jeopardized the prospects OF
settlement.
General SHUTS was received ir audi
ence this morning by King George,
- after having shown keer desire
to be informed of every move in the
4. elton Of peace in ireland. General
smuts gave tn" king The Impressions
he gathered while in Dublin, The audi
ence lasting half an hour.
General SHUTS has been invited to
attend Fridays meeting in Dublin
between Mr.. De Valera and the south
ern UrioniSts, bur thus far has not
definitely answered yes or no, merely
observing that he failed TO see what
useful purpose his attendance would
serve.
In an authentic quarter il was oe-
clared today that recent utterarce
and acts of the Sim Fein leaders
were considered to indicate a recess
sion from their demand for an indie
pendent Ireland ard to imply Will
ingness to accept, as q talking basis.
q united Ireland" its legislative md
governing machinery to incorporate
under different name the Ulster
parliament, which would have the .o-
proximate status of q provincial as
sembly. A similar body under such
an arrangement would be created in
the south, with some form of all 7,
land assembly, consisting of upo.r
and lower houses, which would serve
as a co-ordinating body.
Close observers of the situation SIR
rounding the tentative peace nesot,a
tons expressed the view TODAY tina,
'JockeYing for position was in nro-
gress between Ulster and the Sion
Fem. with considerable importance
attached TO what would appear ia h,
minor points. For instance. whether
Sir James Craig should meet Eamerr
de Valera in Dublin OF the Republica,,
leader meet the Ulster premier :,
London would Seem to make little dir
ference. But it is pointed out thar
the question Of the place or the hoI,,-
ing of the meeting would really do
termine the first move in negotia,,ons
ultimately brought about between IN.
two Irish parties
Should Sir James 20 to Dublin bic
act. it is held by the Obstetrics w.,,,d
inevitably appear TO concede the Sim,
Fein point that Sir James represent
ed only a minority. instead of a son.
arate, independent entity.
Should Mr.. De Valera come In ror
don, 1t is argued by the southerns ba
would appear to be conceding a noint
he is not anxious to conecde nancy
that Sir James does represent a SEN
arate entity and that both had Como
to London as equals under the I-nior
Jack
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08
MORE JOBLESS IN
JUNE THAN IN MAY

ashinstvn. July "A decrease IN
employ Inent OF - per cent. during
June as compared with May is In
dieated byt survey made ny the
department Of labor Of reports from
1925 firms employing normally one
million six hundred thousand per
sons. The decrease since January IN
these establishments. situated in 50
principal Industrial centers, Las been
o. uer cent. statement issued today
said.
All industries reported decreased
employ ment except those engaged III
The manufacture of industrial pro-
duets, txties, leather, liquors and
beverages, stone, clay, glass and to-
baCcc.
Continued unsa tlSfactory condl :
toms vi transportation With freight
rates in many cases considered al
most prohibitive: lack OF anything
like normal foreign market; the
present ,oW value OF farm produce
stagnation in iron and steel high
costs OF constructions and the gem
erai duliness OF the retail trade stand
out prominently as losing factors in
the situation" the statemen de-
ciurcd.
While here still is an almost ma
ton wide housing shortage. the state
ment SAID, the only resumption OF
building operations noted has been
on Il restricted scale.
In New England continued unem
Payment was reported. with the in
dustrial situation relieved somewhat
by recent Improvement IN the textile
trades
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08
Educators Rap
and Praise Movies

DeS Moines. Ia, July Motion
pictures, stereopticon views. photo
graphs. newspaper cartoons and their
kindred in the field of illustration
were discussed today by the National
Education Association. Seated in a
local motion picture theatre, dele
gates listened to speakers who praised
and scored the films.
J. W. Wilkinson. superintendent of
city schools at Logansport. Ind, in
sisted that dry as dust geography,
reading. grammar and arithmetic
would attract children like a circus
if lessons We're printed in still, life or
in motion pictures"
Dean w. F. Russell. of the College
of Education. University of Iowa con-
demned ''putrid moving picture films
as akin 30 the saloon, the gambling
den and the vulgar neighborhood gang
and urged the use of moving pict ures
10 teach the truths Of industry and
science, the current news. the growth
Of pla hts and hc achievement of the
race"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08
Iiiiteraey and Amerieanixation

Iili,eraies and foreigners Of what
ever age must not be exempted
from school attendance If Hitter
acy is t. be eliminated and Amer
icanization advanced, J. Nj. GWinn,
superintendent. of schools at New
Orleans, La. said here today at q
general session of the National Edu-
catfJn Association.
CONTINUOUS education of all up TO
held essential for citizenship training.
Ways and means must be estap-
iished for continuous survey show
ing those present in the community
vino are illiterates and foreign end not
trained for citizenship he said The
city schools and the whole Industrial,
commercial and civic life of the COM
munity must Cooperate to secure
these objectives
The qualities Of a good citizen
must be made dear and all who have
TO do with making ideals, teachers,
priests. clersynnen, ETC., should be re-
CURED to come up to the standard and
be good American citizens.
Foreigners should not be permitted
% teach un-Aneriean ideals, civic ana
goYernmental--whetn in press. pull
pit or school room.
All needed kinds Of schsols and
classes must be operated day and
night and all the year round--full-
time and part-tIme."
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EDUCATION MEET
(Continued from Page Ons|

The main purposes of the several
gencies now active in the fed OF IN
ternational policies. the committee
added, are to create Il better unoer-
standing, TO develop greater sympa-
thy among ne ghbors, 10 unity Ideals
of general or universal nature, 10
promote universal education among
free peoples, Ind to correct some raise
notions which the people of one ma
ton sometimes acquire of another.
For example" enc committee re-
ported, some OF the textbooks USED
IN our own country in speaking OF our
Latin. American republics make the
statement thar the inhabitants OF
certain country are mainly Indians.
with no emphasis upon the fact that
there is a considerable body OF highly
cuiturcu white persons living in that
country.
, 1t is true also that the IDEAS or
American life ntten set up in Europe
do not give an adequate understand
ing Of the true American. These
false notions may be corrected by CO.
operation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08
Sentenced to Jail
After All-Night
Cruise on Plank

Longbeach. y Y. July 7--Nicholas
Zuchlog of Doyiestown. Pa. who end
ed an all-night sea trip aboard crude
plank by floating into shore here yes
terday. was sentenced ~ so days in
Jail today for disorderly conduct
Police said he admitted jumping in
to the water with the intention Of
making 4 trip to eternity, but his self
preservation complex overcame the
suicidal idea when the arrant plank
hove into view.
Zuchlog spent last night in jail,
took a long sleep. and appeared en-
tireiy normal To-Day, his keepers de
clared.
The police said they believed he be-
gan his sea voyage at Coney Island or
Sheepshead Bay.
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Half Billion More
Continued from Page Onel

accounts for supplies and empaln
upon repairs of rolling stock and otner
maintenance which have been deferred
because Of corporate deficits
Eoth Mr. Mellon and Secretary OF
Commerce Hoover who commented
upon the negotiations later, sald the
plan contemplated would be OF great
business value to the country IN easing
credits and furnishing employment.
Mr.. Hoover estimated that 2oU,0o0 ao-
iirionai men could be employed D. the
railroads IL funds were available.
All of the claims and counter
claims between the individual raii-
roads and the government arising our
OF maintenance. expenditures curing
the control period are involved IN the
NEGOTIATIONS Mr.. Mellon indicated. ana
where arrangements for an ADVANCE
ar contemplated some SORT of a COM
promise agreement will result IN cach
case to clear up the outstanding az
ferences.
Mr.. Mellon indicated that additional
appropriations would tie sought from
Congress to make the advances, al
though the treasury will be able to
meet a portion Of the requirements
out of funds now available or by Vlf-
tue of the authority to borrow already
given in various laws gov ernins the
relation of the government to railroad
operations.
Mr. Mellon said he believed the ad-
vances to the roads would be bene-
fetal - the general financial situa-
ton and might assist in a resumption
Of business activity. In many cases.
he said. the advances would enable the
railroads 10 pay outstanding debts 20
industrial companies for supplies used
during the past year and would in ad-
dition furnish funds for the better
ment OF equipment and repair of
neglected railroad property.
In the long run, he added, the gov
eminent would obtain a net pront
from the advances since the money
necessary could pc borrowed at a
lower interest rate than the securi-
ties which the railroads return TO the
government would bear. Railroad Sc
curIties now held by the treasury. he
said. amounted to approximately $500
900, 600 and interest and capNai pay
inents had been regularly met On all
OF them, giving the gov eminent an in
come Of about $4,000, 000 year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08

etor of the Bay View hotel and
brought suit to recover room rent in
the sum of s43 0S The case was tried
in the June term on June il. but
Judge Atchley reserved his decision
until today Attorney F.. f. Peacock
appeared for the plaintiff and Thomas
Weeks for the defendant.
Decision was also reserved in the
case Of G. L. Hussey of Oakland veT-
sus Elbridge Snow of Oakland. which
case was also tried the eleventh of
June. Mr.. Hussey sued TO recover
rent OF a house. which amounted TO
$50, reckoned as two months rent at
800 a month, less credit Of $40. Judge
Atchley gave judgment for the plain
tiff in he sum OF sl45G. A. j. Crafty
appeared for the plaintiff. and A. II.
Bridges for the defendant Decision
WIS rendered today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08
Philadelphia 4 Reading Defect

Philadelphia. July THE report
of the Philadelphia and Reading
railway Company for the year ended
December 81. 1920 made public to-
night shows net railway operating
income of s2,795,6 and net rail-
way operating deficit of $685., 1O7.
Railway operating revenues were
S94 ,S19.755, as compared with So
81 1913 in 1919, while railway opera
ting expenses aggregated $50, 4S6. go
against $64 COSTA in the previous
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08
Confirm Selection Of Detroit Pastor

The corporation of the FIRST ran-
fist church at its regular meeting
Thursday evening ratified the action
OF the pulpit committee Of the church
in selecting .or the pastor the Rev
Walter Quarington. d. b. of Detroit
Mich. DR.. Quarington has been FOR
tn. past nine years pastor of the
Fourteenth Avenue Baptist church of
that city and has had a most success
full pastorate. The church IS one of
the largest in the country. Dr. Quar-
ington Is a native OF Toronto. Canada,
and is graduate of McMaster Univer-
sity. During his term with the De-
troit church he was a most successful
minister and was considered one Of
the foremost men in Detroit religious
circles. Largely through the personal
efforts of DR.. Quaringten the church
secured and has just completed the
construction Of s2eo, coo building.
which is one CT the finest structures
in the city from an architectural
standpoint. He expects to take up his
duties in Waterville the first Sunday
in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08
De Valera Willing
to Let Irish People
Pass on Peace Move

London, July by The Asset.
ated Pressl-The Irish peace move.
ment on the surface made no fur.
Their progress today but hopes re.
main high. mainly on account OF tina
fact that General SHUTS, premier a,
South Africa is taking such an az.
tive part in the negotiations with an
evident purpose 10 translate inn,
practical politics the kings message
and eXhortation for forbearance ..
the opening of the Ulster porlis.
ment.
The kings evident and serious in.
terest in bringing about peace is slso
a strong factor in the situation. His
proifer of Buckingham Palace for n.
meetings OF the proposed conference
points in the direction OF a repetition
of the peace effort of 1911. when IA
home rule conference assembled IN
the palace urder the chairmanship
OF the Right Honorable James VII.
liam Lowther then speaker OF ito
House of Commons
II is believed that II an irden.n
dent chairman were appointed to ths
on ere n &C now contemplated
especially General SHUTS. Who 10
trusted by the Irish people. thers
WOULD be far greater chance a.
Mr.. De Valera accepting the con.
ference. II is probable, however
that nothing will develop deriniteIv
pending tomorrow's Dublin confer.
ence between the Irish republican
leader and the southern unionis.s
General SHUTS will not attend this
conference.
According tc latest information
Mr.. De Valera is maintaining n.
republican claim. but is willing 10
give the Irish people a fun oppor.
turitv to decide upon any serious
proposition.
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Swiss Arbitrator in
Boundary Dispute of
Colombia and Venezuela

Geneva. July President Schulz
Thesis of Switzerland has consented
TO act as arbitrator in the long stand
ing boundary dispute between Colon
hia and Venezuela. The request that
he serve in this capacity was made
by both countries.
AS the Swiss president. by the con-
stitution. is prohibited from leaving
the country while in Office. President
Schultheiss will appoint experts to
visit the disputed frontier districts
and consult with representatives of
the two countries. giving his decis-
ion after they report.
Colombia and Venezuela have
agree that the decision is TO be ac
cepted as final.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08
Col. Morrill, to Hold Races at Water
villa

COL Walter G. Morrill,, who has q
New England-wide reputation as pro-
motcr of light harness races. will
conduct a meet al the Central Maine
Fair grounds in Waterville July 80.
Mr.. morrill, announces that there will
be four ciasses-a 2.18, 2.21 225 and
for each race. The fact that Col. Nor
rili is to conduct this race assures its
success, as the horsemen all know the
colonel and appreciate the fact that
ne always sees to it that they get "A
square deal and fair show in all
things. He Will also conduct a meet
at Union Trotting Park, Pittsfield.
August 6.
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Portland p. o. Cat Dies

Portland Me. June Eliza beth
the post office cat, distinguished be-
cause she was the first to be called
into service by the federal govern
ment to prevent damage by mice to
parcels post matter, is dead
While engaged in her official du-
ties for which an allowance for her
keep" vas made by the department,
she was killed sometime yesterday
in machinery which operates an ele-
yator.
1t is expected that one of the kit
tens, born since she entered the SER
vice several months ago, will now be
placed on duty.
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P!T7SF!ELD
The Bap4ist

The Baptist SUNDAY school is max
ING plans for picnic to be held at
Camp Benson on Tuesday July ~
The trip may be made~by train or bv
automobile. Those making the trip
by train Will tind the boat waiting To
convey them from Newport wharf to
Camp Benson. The boat vii! also be
on hand az certain hours during the
day TO give the picnickers rides on the
lake. If stormy next Tuesday the
picnic viii be held the first fair day.
Ice cream and lemonade will b. sery-
ed and games and other amusemcn,s
will be arranged, All who do not at
tend other Tunday schools are invited
TO attend this picnic. Those who plan
to go by automobile will meet at the
Baptist church at 3 o'cloch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08
KERR NOT HELD ON
CHARGE

Bangor. July AT the end OF a
hearing in the municipal court on
Wednesday in the case Of Jean Kerr
OF this city. charged WITH Ran
slaughter and three other charges in
connection With the d -ath and con.
cealment OF her infant child the re-
spondent was q scharged. Phys.c'ars
VINO made an AUTOPSY OF the c iii
testified that in their opinion it was
deac VIXEN lo"~. County Attorney
Elarchard told TIE court that he felt
there vas ro ground for holding the
Young woman on an" &C tie charges
The tahr's dad lodv was fourd
conceal q /" closet Of the house
where the IT, womar roorned some
weeks s%". The mother has been in
a hospital since that time.
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Rail Stocks Rise

New York, july 1.-Railroad shares
exchange today on receipt OF word
from Washington that railroads would
receive s50o,000,00 additional under
the treasury departments refunding
plan.
Atchison, Northern Pacific, Southern
Pacific, Union Pacific. Chicago North
western, Reading and New York Cen
trail showed gains of one to two points.
Many junior rails, including Lehigh
Valley and Southern Railway. also
strengthened.
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Taft to Take
Office on Monday

washington, July 1.-Former Pres.
ident Taft is TO be sworn in MONDAY
as chief justice OF the United states.
The ceremony, il was said today, viii
take place in the Office Of ATTORNEY
General Dausherty and the oath will
be administered By Justice Hoeiing Of
the District Il Columbia supreme
SQUIRT in the absence from the city
of the justices of the United States gu
preme court.
Mr.. Taft is expected to arrive here
Sunday night from Canada.
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Ancient Pier to Go

New York, July THE old wood
en- pier from where Robert Fulton S
steamboat the Clermont. showed off
on her historic voyage up the Hud-
son, went under the axe today. Along
with a companion dock. il will be re-
placed by wharves Of concrete and
steel.
The old structure. designed as Pr
er No. >. stood at the Battery on the
Southern tip Of Manhattan Island.
Built without nail or spike, the pier
was wedged together and held with
wooden pegs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-08

Washington, July Authority
during the next five years to permit
the entry of Japanese laborers to the
Hawaiian islands would be granted
the president by resolution intro
duced today by Delegate kalanianole
who urged the House immigration
TO take immediate steps
to relieve the labor situation in Ha
wait
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REBELS OUT OF
UPPER SILESIA

London. july The evacuation o,
Upper Silesia by the insursent forces
was officially completed at lnidnigt,
Wednesday, according TO LcHd E.
Times despatch from KattoWitZ Raj.
way traffic has been resumed over las
entire piebiscite area.
British forces, il is added, now &C.
cupy the Polish frontier as far as
Beuthen. while the French are IN cor.
troll of konigshutte kattoUitz and
the southern regions.
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MORE GOLD IN
RESERVE BANKS

washington July Federal re-
serve banks operations during m.
past year have resulted in an incrs,s.
of its gold holdings by s4ss. eoT. 0oo a
decrease in its notes In circulation of
$3.50. 10000 and an increase !, g.. -
tai reserve of s5ls.ooo,ooo according
to statistical summary issued by the
board of governors today. The con-
traction Of the currency indicated the
board said, the degree to which tbo
country had entered a period Of de.
Ration.
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MEXICAN SEAMEN
HELD FOR MUTINY

Jersey City, \. J. July seven
Mexican seamen from the tanker
Harvester, arrested on the steam
ships arrival at Bayonne, last week
held without bail for the grand jury
by federal Commissioner Hendrick-
son. The men We're charged with
attacking Andrew Grieve first asst
tant engineer.
The Mexican government, through
counsel, argued that the United
States courts did not have jurisdic-
ton as the alleged mutiny occurred
off Mexican territory. The ship was
flying the American flag
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Haynes to Address
National w. c.. T. u.
in San Francisco

Chicago. July THE 4eth annual
meeting Of the National Woman S
Christian Temperance Union, the FIRST
convention to be held since the 18th
amendment became effective, will be
hold in san Francisco Aug. IS to %
and viii he addressed by Federal Pro-
hibitron Commissioner Haynes, &C
cording 10 announcement at national