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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
MRS. KABER STILL IN
STATE OF COLLAPSE

Cleveland. July 17.-There was lit
tie if any change tonight IN the ply
steal condition of Mrs. Eva Catherine
Kaber. sentenced to life imprison-
ment in the Marysville state reform
atory for the murder two years ago
of her husband. Daniel X. Kaber. She
remained as helpless and exhausted
as she was when carried into the
court room to head verdict of the
jury, and has not moved from her bed
since being placed there after her re-
turn to county Jail following pro-
nounccment of sentence by Judge
Maurice Bernon.
Mrs kaber has talked little. and
when she does it is an almost unin-
telligible murmer, according to at
PENDANTS and her daughter Marion
McArdle. She has eaten little. Early
today she drank a glass Of milk given
her by her daughter and this after
noon Miss McArdle urged her to par
take OF some food brought in for the
prisoners.
Mrs. Kaber slept hardly at all last
night. Miss McArdle with the ma
irons have been attempting to restore
her to normal condition in applying
hot cloths to her head. This was done
all Saturday night, today and tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18

Frank j. Ham, collector of internal
revenue for the District of Maine,
Saturday received notification from
Commissioner Blair at Washington
announcing the confirmation of the
appointment of Judge Melvin II. Sim
mons of Hallowell as chief deputy to
succeed Emery O. Beanc of Augusta,
who recently resigned to resume the
practice of law. Judge Simmons will
assume his duties on the first of Au-
gust
Those who really ought to know arc
conGratulating Collector Ham on his
appointment Of Judge Simmons He
was born in Hallowell 40 years ago,
attended the common schools and the
High school of that city, attended
the University of Maine, and read
law in the office of Heath and An
drews of this city He was admitted
tothe kenncbec Bar in 1905, practiced
law in the office of Williamson and
Burleigh of this city and for some
years alone, with offices in the Au-
gusta Trust Company building.
Judge Simmons was appointed Judge
of the Hallowell municipal court by
Gov. Carl f. Milliken, a position
which he still holds. Two years ago
he was appointed secretary of the
Maine Industrial Accident Commits
sion. He is the present commander of
Trinity CommanderW, Knights Tenn
plar. He is unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
Deer of the Wild
Makes Self at Home in
Augusta Gardens

A good sized deer roaming
through the streets of Augusta about
l o'clock Sunday afternoon. created
something of a sensation. The doe
was first seen by Paul Giddings the
13-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George f. Giddings, at - Gage
street, who was seated on the edge
of the bank by the garden, reading,
The deer was within 10 feet of the
boy, having come up over the bank
from the railroad track. 1t devour-
ed two hills of corn in the garden.
leisurely ambled through the beans
and leaped over a five foot hedge,
making its way up Gage street tow
ard the fire station.
The firemen saw the deer passing
by the station and going up Green
street and the animal was next re-
ported on the grounds by the resi-
dencc of Mrs. John F. Hill on State
street, having been seen there by
Fred Hill and Mr.. Richards who
We're passing by. An effort was
made to report the matter to Chief
Warden Richard j. Upton, but as he
was out of the city for the day, word
was sent to Thomas A. James, cur
ator at the State museum. Mr..
James went Immediately to the
grounds by the Hill residence, but
the deer had disappeared. It was
last reported as making itself at
home at Royal Park near the Bond
Brook road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
Covering U. S. Naval
Operations in Early
Months of War
Majority Republican Report
Raps Wilson, Daniels and
Benson-Many Sins of Omis-
sion and Commission Charg-
ed-MinOrity Democratic Re-
port Finds Nothing to Cen
sure

Washington, July II. (By The AS
ISOLATED Press)-Widely conflicting
views regarding direction of the
American navy during the early
months of the war were detailed in
republican and democratic reports,
made public today, of the Senate Ma
val Committees investigation OF con-
troversies between former Secretary
Daniels and Rear Admiral William S.
Sims. The reports constitute the last
chapter in the famous Sims Daniels
controversy of May. 1920, caused by
Rear Admiral Sims letter sharply
cilticiSing the Daniels war admins
tration.
Mr.. Daniels, former President Will
son and Rear Admiral W. S. Benson.
former chief of operations, were
scored severely in the majority re-
publican report, which charged ma Nv
sins Of omission and commission in
naval war direction. These officials
were as stoutly defended and as
highly praised in the minority demo .
cratic report. Admiral Sims was com
mended by the majority and assai,cd
by the minority.
self defensive. nom ggressiyo
and non helpful policy" was imouted
TO the democratic Administered ton b.
the majority report, which also
charges many serious delays in ma w
operations resulted. The minority
found that uniform success of our
operations amply demonstrated The.
wisdom of the policies adopted and
the plans carried out by the Naty De-
partment.' and instead of censure or
criticism the department as well as
the service deserves the hearty com
mendation of this committee and of
the American people"
Senator Hale, Maine: Ball, Della
ware; and keyes, New Hampshire.
signed the republican majority report
and Senators Pittman, Nevada, and
Trammell, Florida, the democratic
minority. Each report makes a SEN
arate volume embracing detailed re-
view of testimony from scores of wit
neSses during the naval sub commit
tees inquiry of May, 1920.
Two recommendation were made
by the majority-for appointment of a
professional commission of naval of
ficers to study and apply to the
American navy lessons of the World
war ana Tor presidential commits
(Cont'nued on Page Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
God SPEED WISHED
MACMILLAN OFF FOR
BAFF|N LAND PROBE
Farewells to Arctic Explorer Voiced at Wis
casset by Governor and Others - Sails in
Schooner BOwdoin on Two Year Cruise =
May Reach Land Never Explored by White
Man

Wiscasset, July 16.-"We wish
YOU and the other brave men of your
expedition Godspeed. We hope that
YOU will accomplish all, and more
than all, that you may desire to ac-
Compiish. Our hearts are with you"
With these words Governor Baxter
officially babe farewell to Donald B.
Macmillan when he left here today
Tor his two years trip to explore
Baffin Land far up among the ice
and cold of the Arctic Circle.
1t was a wonderful scene, this
parting with a little group of men
hound they knew not where, sailing
upon incharted seas, and facing dan
gers of which they could only guess
from past experience, but which
might mean death for one or all, but
fame for all.
The day was ideal; the weather
could not have been more perfect
7 he setting for such an event was
everything that could be desired
There is no more picturesque spot
along the Maine coast than the great
arm of the ocean which extends in
land for 81 many miles and which
has at its head the quaint old town
from which MacMillan had chosen
to make his final departure on his
historic trip to one of the most no.
table stretches of territory in the
North which has still held back the
inquisitive hand of man.
1t seems as though everyone was
there and the little wharf at which
the good ship Bowdoin was docked
was a mass of colorful humanity al
deeply impressed with the seriouness
of the occasion and yet attempting
but almost without heart, to make II
one of gayety and cele bration. 1t Is
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
MRS. KABER GIVEN
LIFE SENTENCE FOR
MURDER HUSBAND

Cleveland, O., July 16.-Through
mercy recommended by jury of men,
Mrs. Eva Catherine kaber today es-
capped the electric chair though found
ting the assassination of her husband,
Daniel f. kaber.
1t was the hope that mercy would
be extended by those of the opposite
sex which induced her counsel to ex-
clude women jurors on the ground
that they are more cold blooded and
merciless than men," Attempt was
made to invalidate panels of tentative
jurors because there were women on
them. and when women were tenta-
lively seated on the jury they We're
dismissed by the defense on porempto-
rE challenge.
AS result of the recommendation
for mercy. Mrs. kaber was sentenced
to life Imprisonment in the Ohio Re-
formatory for Women at Marysville
by Judge Maurice Rernon.
The prison torn for Mrs. Keller was
fort to bring to justice those respon-
sible for the murder of the Lakewood
publisher as he lay an invalid in his
home on the night of July IS, 1919.
There remain five others to be tried
on charges of first degree murder in
connection with the crime.
Two of these are Mrs Mary Brickel,
-
daughter Of Mrs kaber. Miss McArdle
was with her. mother who was lying in
a semi-con scious state in her cell in
the county jai! when news of the YER
dice was brought to them by Atty
Francis w. Poulson. Mrs. Kaber's per-
sonal counsel. The mother, 50 years
of age, was az Sterling House, a de-
tention home for women.
The others charged with the crime
arc Mrs. Erminia Colavito, maternity
nurse who is alleged to have been a
go-between between Mrs. kaber and
Salvador Gala and Vittoro Pisselli.
who are alleged to have actually kill
ed Mr.. Kaber.
Mrs Kaber showed no signs of in
terest in the verdict or even the SEN
tence imposed by the court, if in fact
she actually knew what was happen
ing: for she was apparently oGlivious
to all things. She merely nodded her
head when pressed for answers as to
whether she understood. Sh was as
limp as a lifeless person and had to
be carried to ard from the courtroom.
Because of her physical condition
Mrs. Kaber VIII not be taken to pris-
on for o days or more. it was said.
in order TO permit her to regain her
strength. Tho jail physician said he
thought Mrs Kaber's condition is due
to overstrain d'ring the trial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
Oil Question Big
Bone of Contention
in Tariff Measure

Washington, July 17.-After a sun
days rest, the House will enter tomor-
row the last week of consideration of
the Fordney tariff bill with what has
come To- be regarded as the mostly
highly controversial of all para graphs
in the measure-the duty on oil-star-
ing it in the face.
House members gave oil some con-
sideration yesterday and a resumption
of the discussion, it was declared by
leaders tonight obviously will bring a
c1ntinuatio OF the heated debate
which followed introduction of the
Treadway amendment to put crude and
fuel oil on the free list.
Under the special rule governing
consideration of the tariff bill. final
vote is due late Thursday. In the
meantime. however, the House has to
dispose IF the oil question, and take
separate votes on raw cotton and as
phalt.
Whether cotton should be trans
ferred to the dutiable list presents an
other problem likely to bring a stormy
session and leaders said it probably
would be a repetition of the fight for
a duty on hides. Democratic members
of the House from cotton CROWN g
states announced after informal con-
fcrences today that almost solid
party vote would be cast against the
Republican amendment providing a
duty of 10 per cent. advalorem on raw
cotton.
Outlining the position of the minor
ity on the cotton amendment. Repre-
sentative Garrett of Tennessee. acting
Democratic leader, declared in a state
ment that the "iniquity of the pro-
posal was glaringly apparent" in view
of the admission by Republican mem
her3 of the ways and means commit
tee that it would not increase the price
paid the farmer for his product, and
that the only excuse for the tax was
to enable Republicans to increase the
duty on cotton goods"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
3 DEAD, So INJURED
IN TROLLEY CRASHES
MANY LEGAL TWISTS
FOR JURY IN TRIAL
OF BALL PLAYERS

Chicago, July 11-Prosecution and
defense in the case of the men al
legged to have formed a conspiracy
for Chicago White Sox players to de-
liberately permit Cincinnati to win
the 1919 world series tonight were
ready to go into the first inning of
play in Judge Hugo Friends court
tomorrow when the trial proper will
start after two weeks of parliament
tary warming up, most of which was
occupied in selecting a jury.
Indications are that the case may
develop into a battle of legal en-
tanglements which will have the
jury deciding not whether there ac-
tually ever was a conspiracy for the
series to be thrown, but merely
whether such conspiracy was
against Illinois laws. The defense
tonight was ready to submit a dozen
motions tomorrow each of which
probably will further entangle the
legal dSptClS VI lIlS llldl
The defense received a light set
back today when its attorneys tried
to interview Bill Burns. the alleged
accomplice of the defendants,i whom
the state is relying on to strike
OUT the defendants with his testi-
mony, and Joe Gedeon, former St.
Louis PLAYER who was uncondition-
ally released after the Grand Jury
investigation last fall although he
was not indicated.
All the defense attorneys met with
the states attorneys to interview the
two men. permission for the inter-
view having been granted by Judge
Friend, but they learned nothing.
Burns. alleged to have been one Of
the trainers of the alleged conspir-
acy, gave the same answer to every
question.
Il do not care to discuss the case
at all" the former major league
pitcher replied to every question.
Il have nothing to say was Ged-
cons stock reply. both men having
been instructed by hte state to give
these answers.
The defense tomorrow will request
an order from Judge Friend that the
men be forced to talk on the grounds
that it is against the law to surprise
a defendant and that unless Burns
and Gcdeon tell what their testimony
will be the defendants may be sur
priscd
Following disposition of the var
ious motions, Mr. German will make
the opening statement and will first
introduce witnesses who lost money
betting on the White SoX. Follow
ing then will come Burns. Gedeor
and possibly Billy Maharg of Phiia-
delphia, these men comprising the
states "wrecking crew..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
LANDING PASSENGERS
FROM DISABLED
STR. RAPIDS KING

Ogdensburg, y. Y, July 17.-Pas-
sengers were being landed slowly to-
day and tonight from the steamer
Rapids King of the Canada steamship
line which was disabled in Long SAINT
Rapids in the st. Lawrence river YES
terday. Because of the DANGEROUS
current the passengers were being.
taken off in small boat attached to
"a strong cable at the rate of ONLY
twenty an hour. 1t was not expected
early tonight that the work of rescue
would be completed until after mid
night as the steamer has $50 passcn-
gers and large crew No lives have
been lost
Broken Rudder Chain
The accident, said by old river mon
to be the first of its kind in the Long
Sault Rapids in more than fiftv wears.
occurred Yesterday afternoon when
the Rapids King, bound from rrcs-
colt, Ont. to Montreal. broke her rud-
Ger chain. With much difficulty the
crew, by means of the tiler, managed
to beach the vessel IS feet from Barn
hardt's Island
When the rudder chain broke the
steamer had just passed through
What is Known as the cellar" of the
rapids. The current was so strong
Ut was estimated at sixteen miles an
/ hour-that the big boat was Turned
completely around and a hole torn in
forward compartment as she was
being beached. The steamer listed
SLIGHTLY to starboard
captain Batten Of the Rapids kim
one of the oldest pilots on the liver
had a small boat launched with two
sailors as companions and personally
undertook to make a landing and send
Tor relief. Passengers. the majority
or whom were tourists including SOW
eral newly married couples. were
thrown into a small panic when the
accident occurred. Captain Ratten
and members Of the crew, assisted by
TWO sisters of charity who were no
sengers, were prompt to quiet and re-
assure them
Work of rescue began at eight
o'clock this morning. A lifeboat can
able of holding seven passengers. the
captain and two members of the crew
was attached to the cable The boat
then was hauled ashore by twenty
men and then back by a windlass
aboard tho steamer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
General Pershing
Has Plan to Make
Unit Fighting Forces

Washington, July 1I-GCneral Per-
shing's policy for welding the regu-
lar army, the National Guard and
the organized reserves into one
whole, ready to meet any emergency
at any time. was set forth today in
4 letter written by him to corps area
and departmental commanders. The
policy will be inauguratcd imme-
diately by the commanders in their
respective Jurisdictions who arc
charged with the detailed develop
ment of the National Guard and Or
gained reserves.
Under the general terms of the
law" the letter said, the chief of
staff is made responsible for the
success of this great National I'M
dertaking. Equally under the terms
Of the Law the corps area command
ers are also responsible within the
limits of their respective commands.
In a larger sense all officers of the
regular army are likewise expected
to contribute their interest. their
sympathy and their assistance in
perfecting this organization.
II would, therefore, impress upon
You and through you upon all Off
GERS of the regular army the fact
that under the spirit OF this law their
most important mission in time Of
peace. next after assuring a highly
efficient and well trained regular ar
my. is the development of the Ma
tional Guard and the organized re-
serves"
The new chief of staff pointed to
the opportunity for broadened pub.
lie service by officers of the coun.
try through the medium of the new
army and urged that they give full
est cooperation to the National
Guard and reserve officers and men,
He called upon the regulars to avoid
any feeling of partisanship for their
establishment and take for their goal
the success of each component part
of the army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
JAPS MOTT
AGREEMENT ON
COURSE TO TAKE
In Proposed Confer
ence on Disarmament
and Far East
Bureaucratic Wing Fears Brit
ish and Americans Would
Kill Japanese Political and
Economic Development in
Asia-Liberal Group Fear
less and Against Haggling

Toxic, July 16. (By The Associates
Press)-Japan today seems an empire
divided on the great issues created by
the summons of President Harding TO
conference on disarmament and Far
Eastern problems. On one side. large
ly in the ranks Of the bureaucrats,
there is fear that the proposed con-
ference will be dominated by the An
glo- Saxons and may result in strang-
ling Japans political and economic
development in Asia.
On the other side is a powerful lib
eral group, which demands that ia
pan enter into the deliberations fear
lessly, submitting her wants resolute-
ily, combating for them with conf
dence and not opposing just claims.
Haggling and pickering, they insist,
will ruin the cause Of Japan.
Both camps agree that Japan is
facing a crisis, requiring tact and
largeness of vision. Many members
of the priVy council, according to the
well-informed Chugai Shogyo Shin
po, are pessimistic about the confer
encc: they contend that the proposal
to discuss problems and policies of
the Far East indicates cooperation
between the United States and Great
Britain in international questions ia
Vorably for them, an indication of
which was TO be seen in the attitude
of the English toward the Anglo-Ja-
panese alliance.
The invitation to China to join in
the conference, it is further urged is
additional evidence in support Of the
theory of secret purpose on the part
of the Anglo Saxon nations in calling
the conference. They argue that Chi
ma doubtless will strive with the
support of England and America, for
a settlement of questions in her favor,
resulting in injury TO Japanese in
terests in China. The councillors
are quoted as saying:
Japan should make participation
conditional on the settlement of all
questions between Japan and the
United States, including opening the
economic door of all territories in the
Pacific TO Oricntals."
The Navy Department wishes a
conference on disarmament, which
already has been advocated by Vice
Admiral Baron kato. Minister Of Ma
rine.
Japan is not necessarily averse to a
discussion of Far Eastern questions.
but is very anxious for an explana-
ton before hand of these questions. 1t
is considered likely that japan will
frame a list Of the subjects it de-
sires TO bring up. A popular move
ment is under way to secure separa
tion of the discussions on ornaments
and Far Eastern problems.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
TWENTY MILLION
FACE DEATH FROM
HUNGER IN RUSSIA

Berlin, July 16.-Twenty million
persons are on the verge of starvation
in drought-stricken sections Of Rus
STA, substituting mainly on moss,
grass and the bark of trees, according
to the Nossische Zcitung. which
quotes information from reliable Rus
sian sources"
Refugees arc reported to be pouring
into Moscow and Petrograd BY thous-
ands and to be fleeing hopelessly in
every direction.
The parched earth, it is asserted,
is opening up great crevices and wells
and rivers airy drying up. Foliage is
asserted to have withered on the trees
and a number of villages are reported
on fire.
All cattle in the stricken districts
have been slaughtered to provide food.
but it is believed impossible to avert
a catastrophe unless food is received
from outside sources.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
Mortgages Heavier
on American Farms
During Past 10 Years

Washington, July 11-Mortgage
debts of American farmers more
than doubled in the decade between
1910 and 1920, it was reported today
by the Census Bureau. The increase
IN mortgage charges against farms
owned by their operators was 132. .
percent or from S1,120. 172.S51 in
1910 to $4,012,711, 213 in 1920.
The average amount of mortgage
debt per farm for the United States
in 1920 was S3,361, against Sits in
1910
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-07-18
CAUT|OUSNESS
GRIPS LEADERS
OVER IRELAND
De Valera Refuses to
Commit Himself on g.
Party arley.
knows of Nothing Definite Be-
yond Second Conference with
Lloyd-George Today - Says
His Only Demand is Self-De-
termination of Irish Nation
Shall Be Recognized

London, July 17-(By the Asso-
ciated Press) state
ments of triangular conference be-
tween David Lloyd George, Sir James
Craig and Eamonn de Valera to be
Instituted probably tomorrow were
characterized today by the spokes-
man for the de Valera party as all
moonshine." He added that such re-
ports might be completely disre-
garded.
Asked whether this statement
meant that the time was not ripe for
such three party discussions, the
spokesman said:
Il don't wish to say that, for il
would imply that the time might
become ripe, and we don't know that
it will. We do not know what Sir
James Craig is doing or what he
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