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Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
ACCUSED PLAYERS
TO TAKE STAND IN
BASEBALL TRIAL

Chicago, July 26.-Tho' defense in
the baseball trial will send at least
four of the former White SoX players,
charged with conspiracy to throw the
1919 worlds series to Cincinnati. to
the witness stand to testify in their
own behalf, it was announced tonight
as the state entered the last half of
the ninth inning in its presentation
of evidence.
Chick Gandil. named by state wit
nesses as one cf the organizers Of the
alleged 100000 sell out; Buck Weav-
cr, third Eastman; Swcde Risberg
shortstop. and Happy Felsch. center
fielder. are the mon. it was announced
positively would testify.
Eddie Cicotte Joe Jackson and
Claude Williams. the three players
who confessed to the grand jury last
Continued on PAGE 5-Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
Liner America Sails
Freed of Grip Sought
by u. S. Ship Board

New York, July 26.-The liner
America. one of the United states
Mail Steamship COS. nine NcsSelS
seized last week by the United states
sbipping Board. sailed today TOR
Eremen and plymouth, freed for the
nresent from .sgal cntang lcmcnts by
a temporary injunction secured yes
terday.
Francis r. Mayer. president of the
line. declined to make any statement
other than to say: There she is and
there she goes"
The stacks of the America were
freshly painted with the Mail Steam
ship Lines colors which hid the blue
and gold of the United American
Lines painted on the stacks during tho
interval between the seizure of the
shin on Friday and her release by in
junction yesterday. The America inn
mediately after the seizure, was turn
ed over to the United American Lines
by the shipping board.
At the office of Elmer SchlcsinGer
general counsel for the shipping board
it was announced that no further lcga'
steps HOuIu De taken mere UNI a III 'Ci
a hearing of the temporary injunction
on Thursday.
The United states Mail STEAMSHIP
Co. announced it would not press its
application for an injunction in New
Jersey unless subsequent develop
ments made it necessary. The actor
of the New York court has had the
effect of releasing the vessels at New
Jersey piers.
The next ship scheduled to sail from
among the nine seized vessels is the
George Washington, which, it was an
nounced, will depart on August >
Among the passengers booked for tht
trip are $50 members of the American
Legion bound for Franco to visit the
rattlefelds. The America today car.
ried 797 passengers and 1900 pags of
mail besides a general cargo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
DISCHARGES SOUGHT
WILL REDUCE ARMY TO
REQUIRED 10000

Washington. July 26.-Applica-
tions for discharge of enlisted men
will reduce the army by July 81 to
one hundred fifty thousand men. the
reduction which under congressional
appropriations. must be reached by
October. Secretary Weeks said today
adding that the applications on file
were sufficient to reduce the total
strength of the army to the figure
decided upon by Congress.
There was considerable surprise
among army officers when it was
found that the enlisted strength
would be reduced to the one hun
dred fifty thousand mark by July
81. Only few had believed it pos
.sible that the men would resign un-
der Sec. Weeks order in mum bers
sufficiently large to effect the reduc-
tion from approximately 100000 men
in June to the smaller figure before
ed corps area and divisional COM
manders to permit the men withip
the continental boundaries to re.
winter.
Secretary Weeks recently instruct
cd corps area and divisional com
manders to permit the men within
the continental boundaries to resign
during July upon application with
out forfeiting travel pay to their
homes or the, fifty dollar bonus
which they receive ordinarily when
their enlistment expired. The res
ignations literally poured in and
caused the secretary to revoke his
order before the month was ended.
Mr.. Weeks today said that the ap-
pIiCations already received would
bring the enlisted strength to the
one hundred fifty thousand mark by
July 81.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
General Forecast

\ disturbance of moderate inten-
sity had its center Tuesday night over
west Minnesota and it is moving east
ward. 1t has been attended by show
ers and thunderstorms in the upper
Mississippi valley and the northwest
states and il has been followed BY
considerably cooler weather over the
west Canadian provinces and the
Rocky mountain region. High pres
sure continues generally east of the
Mississippi river. The outlook is for
unsettled weather and local showers
and thunderstorms Wednesday and
Thursday in the region of the Great
Lakes and Ohio valley and Tennessee
and by Wednesday night or Thursday
in the middle Atlantic states and the
New England states
Winds north of Sandy Hook will
be moderate south and southwest,
generally overcast weather. probably
local fogs Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
FIRST STEP TAKEN

Washington, July 26-Partial
response was made Immediately by
congress today to special message
from President Harding requesting
that powers of the war finance cor
poration be broadened to take charge
of funding upwards of $500, ,OOO. 900
OF railroad debts and to provide ad-
ditionul farm credits.
The president in his message.
transmitted by messenger, declared
the government was morally and
legally bound" to fund the railroad
debts and was under IAN impellinp
moral obligation" to provide agri-
cultural credits.
The first step toward meeting the
second OF the wo requests-provision
for additional farm credits-had in
reality been taken in the Senate be-
fore the presidential message was
read. Senator Kellogg, Republican.
Minnesota, introduced a bill. drafted
by Secretary of Commerce Hoover
and Director Meyer of the War FL
rance Corporation and said to have
the approval of the president, as a
substitute for the pending Morris
bill to create 500 900, 900 farm ex-
port corporation. The bill las intro
duccd embraced the presidents sug-
Eestions TO empower the war finar.-e
corporation instead of new federal
CH'Torntion as provided in the Norris
bill, to advance credits for agricul-
tural exports.
Continued on Page 5-coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
ADR|FT 10 DAYS,
is RESCUED OFF
NETTING ISLAND
Nantucket, Mass, Man
Had Started for Ply
mouth in MotOrboat
Nearly Starved When Found
by Fishermen 20 Miles From
ROckland-Failed to Attract
Attention of Boston Boat
Passengers-Is Patient at
Coast Guard Station

Rockland, Me, July ga. B. Tun-
adrift II days IN disabled motorboat
in which he left his home on July IS
to attend the ,er-centenary celebration
at Plymouth. was rescued by tishrmen
last night short distance off the lit
tie island of Metinic, about 90 miles
fro mhere. He was much exhausted
and nearly starved, having had no
food. but is expectd to recover.
The engine became disabled 4 short
time after Turning left Nantucket
and his 42-foot boat drifted to sea in,
the fog. He had no food except a lit
tie fruit which he ate early that day,
not dreaming that he would experience
any trouble. and no water except rain
caught during occasional showers.
The fog continued thick most of the
time and he never saw boat during
the II days. except the Boston steam
CT which was half a mile away. He
was unable to attract the attention of
those aboard the steamer
Fishermen on Metinic discovered the
drifting boat, apparently unoccupied
last night and going out to it found
Tuning. The White Head coast guard
station was notified and he was taken
there by cne of the station boats He
was given treatment and viii be kept
there few days until he is able to
return to Nantucket. His wife was
notified today Of his safety
Trimmings mind wandered during
the night, but it was clear at times
and he was able to give his name and
tell briefly of his unusual experiences
He said he was on the point of cut
ting off one of his toes to be used as
bait for fishing when lie was rescued
He said he kept up his courage by
expecting each day he would be res
coed the next day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
Yearly Run by N. Y.
7 achr Club Today
First Since War

New YORK, July 26-rhree score
trim lined private craft were clus-
tered tonight in the waters of Glen
cove, Long Island, ready to start
tomorrow on the annual cruise of the
New York Yacht Club along the
New England coast
1t has been four years since this
gay fleet gathered together for
cruise, the annual rendezvous having
been abandoned during war days
when many of the craft were used
as auxiliary to the navy. The sail,
starting tomorrow, opens the seven
! ty-eighth year of the New York
Clubs activity.
The flag ship Corsair was one of
the first to cast anchor. She was
followed by Edward FarnLum
Green's schooner Windward; T.. J.
Bliss Shawna and Nathaniel F.. Ay-
ers' Queen Nab, all of Boston; John
:. Lawrence's Squaw and Spencer
Borden's Sally Ann, of Fall River
The rcEattn committee in annOunc-
ing the course for the first run to
I Morris Cove, tomorrow, ordered the
yachts to the starting point at 10
o'clock daylight saving time. The
New York Thirtics will lead the feet
over the line followed by the Forties
and the Fiftics. Then will come the
Sound schooners with the larger two
stickcrs following at five minute in
tervals.
! The incentive tomorrow will be the
. navy challenge cups. two trophies
for the sIoop and schooner making
the best time over 81 mile course
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
JAP CABINET
GIVES ASSENT
TO WORLD TALK
Will Enter u. S. Con-
ference on Far East
ern Questions
Meeting of Powers Probable in
Late Fall-American Off
cials Favor Armistice Day as
Appropriate Date to Open
Negotiations L Ooking to
World Disarmament

! Washington. July 26. (By the AS
sociated Press with full japanese
participation in the disarmament
conference regarded as finally as
sured. American officials in charge Of
the conference plans arde beginning
to give earnest consideration to the
date of meeting as thenext step in
the diplomatic preliminaries.
From now on the subject will be
given greater prominence with the
United States leaning strongly to-
ward late Fall as the most advanta-
geous time for bringing the delegates
together here.
Official word of Japan's willing
ness to take part in the discussion
of far Eastern questions at the con-
ference had not reached the State
( department tonight q but officials
showed much qualification over news
dispatches saying that such a deci-
sion had been reached by the Japan
csc cabinet and would be commune
Gated to Washington soon.
American officials have empha-
sized that they desire to get the dele
gates together as soon as practicable
and have suggested armistice day.
November IL. date understood to
have the strong endorsement of
President Harding.
Whether that time will be accep-
table generally to the other powers
is unknown here, but news reports
from abroad have indicated that
Great Britain in particular might
favor delaying the meeting until
Spring. Much data must be prepar-
ed by each nation for use during the
consultations here. staffs of consid-
erable scope must be organized and
many physical arrangements made
in addition to the task of reaching
an agreement before hand relative
to the program of the conference.
Diplomatic exchanges on the latter
subject, it is realized may resume
several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
DEvENS AMONG
ARMY CAMPS TO
BE ABANDONED

! Washington, July 26-Aba ndonment
of camps Devens. Mass, Sherman,
Ohio; Grant. Illinois; Pike, Arkansas;
Meade, Maryland; Jackson, South
Carolina. was announced today by
Secretary Weeks.
\ small force of regulars, the secre-
tary said, would be retained at Camp
Meade, but the great majority moved.
The war secretary said that in the
case of the camps to be abandoned
all troops would be removed and the
greater part of the buildings salvaged
but that the land and certain per-
manent improvements would be re-
tained for use in event of a future
appropriation permitting their util-
ization as citizens military training
camps.
Camps to be retained are Dix, New
Jersey; Travis. Texas; Lewis, Wash
ington and Knox, Ky. Mr.. Weeks
said.
The Thirteenth Infantry training
center regiment at Camp Devens,
Mass, vii lremain there as a part Of
the coast defenses of Boston.
The headquarters of the First Cav
airy Division to be organized will be
stationed at Forte Bliss and will in
clude the Third Cavalry, part of
which is at Fort Ethan Allen, Yer
mont.
Corps areas and divisional com
manders have been ordered by the
War department, Secretary Weeks
said, to prepare for the re distribu-
tion of troops made necessary by the
reduction in the enlisted strength of
the army. Actual changes of station,
however, will be postponed until sup
Elemental instructions are issued by
the department.
Under the order the first division
at Camp Dix, New Jersey, will re
main at that place, selected as a per-
manent Cantonment and the second
division will remain at Camp Travis,
Texas, also retained camp, while the
third division, stationed at Camp
Pike, Arkansas, will be moved to
Camp Lewis, Washington.
Headquarters of the fourteenth
brigade at Camp Meade, Maryland,
Will be transferred to Plattsburg, ~
y. The siXty-fourth infantry, Camp
Meade, will go to Plattsburfi bar
racks, except one battalion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
Macmillan Start
Delayed by Accident
to Schooner ROwd0in

North sydney, y. s. July 2G-De.
parturc Of Donald B. Macmillan and
his party for the Arctic will be de
iayed for several days it was learned
today because the schooner Bowdoin
was damaged last night when she
was rammcd by the steamer stella
Maris, The Bowdoin lay at the
wharf taking on final supplies when
the accident occurred She was
struck about 20 feet abaft midships
and her seams opened for about -
feet.
Surveyors who examined the vessel
later today said that the Bowdoin
was but slightly damaced and was
ready for the start, which may be
made at daybreak tomorrow The
Stella Maris was uninjured
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
Naval War College
CAPTAIN a Suicide

Providence, f. l., July 26.-Captain
George a. Lung. medical officer at the
Naval War College at Newport. r. l.,
committed suicide today at his sum
mer home. Popasquash Point. in Bris-
tol.
Captain Lung was born in Canaan
daigua, \. Y, December u. 1862. and
entered the naval service August Is
1888, as assistant surgeon. He was
made surgeon in 1900. He was with
SIMPSONS squadron at Santiago and
had served in many capacities ashore
and afloat. He graduated from the
Naval War College six months ago
and was the first medical officer as
signed to the care of the officers at
the college and their families. He
was popular with his colleagues and
no reason can be assigned for his
deed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
Navy Not to Help
in Hunt for Rum
Smugglers on Atlantic

washington, July -S-Plans FOR
Na7ll cooperation in the hunt for
liquor smugglers' along the North
Atlantic coast apparently have been
abandoned, prohibition officials de
clared today. They had been discus
sed tentatively with the navy de-
partment. officials said, but it was
found the prohibition unit would
have to defray expenses of the craft
used and lacks sufficient funds. They
are going ahead with the assistance
of the coast guard, it was added, in
an effort to sweep the seCs of the
rum runners. Justice Department
agents are assigned on special re-
quest but are not taking part in the
general drive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
To Name Democrat
on Coming Meet
on Disarmament

Washington. July though
nothing definite has been done towards
selection of the representative of the
United states N the coming disarma-
ment conference. President Harding is
understood to he giving serious consid-
Grafton TO the appointment of one
Democratic senator. It has been indi-
Gated that Senate representation on
the commission was certainty. but
the exact personnel Us question
which can not be decided until more
detailed plans for the work of the
conference have been made.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
HARDING MOVES
To SOLVE RAIL-
ROAD PROBLEM

Message to Congress Asks More
Authority for War Finance Corpor-
ation--Seeks Permission to Purchase
Securities Totalling Half Billion---
Means No Added Expense or Fur
ther Tax Burden--Corporation Has
Fund Available, Already Authorized
by Congress- Would Prove Boon to
Roads - Additional Farm Credits
Also Probable Through Same Source
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
Japan Lines Up

Toxic. July 2G (By the Associated
Press) The Japanese cabinet has
decided to accept participation in
the proposed conference on Far
Eastern problems. The Associated
Press was informed today.
1t is understood the Japanese an
swer will be forwarded 70 Washing
ton in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
THE WEATHER
PARTLY CLOUDY

Northern New England; Partly
cloudy Wednesdays; Thursday show
ers and probably thunderstorms.
South New England and East New
York: Partly cloudy Wednesday:
showers and probably thunderstorms
Wednesday night and Thursday No
change in temperature
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
Wednesday unsettled, probably show
ers and thunderstorms Wednesday
night and Thursday. Little change in
temperature. Moderate south and
southwest winds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
TO CORRECT A RUK0R

MY Readfeld ONCE is temporarily at
the residence of A. T. Swift and open
every week day. am in ReadfieId
Monday; other times by appointment.
ELLSWORTH E. PEACOCK,
For insulance of any kind call.
write or phone 1913 Readfeld.
o Il a..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27
HOME CALL LURES
DIR. Alley TO HEAD
BUTLER COLLEGE
President of University
of Maine to Resign
at Once-TO Take Up
New Duties in In
dianapolis Sept. l.
Is Former Native of
Indiana

Indianapolis, July oS-Dr. Robert
JudsOn Alley, president of the Uni
versity of Maine for the past II wears
was elected president of Butler Col
lege, indianapolis today. DR.. Alley
will resign his Office at the Univer-
sity of Maine at once and will take
mp his duties at Butler on Sept He
succeeds DR.. Thomas Carr Howe
who resigned a year ago to enter
business.
pr. Alley, a native of Indiana, was
formerly state superintendent Of
public instruction of Indiana and for
number of years was head of math-
"matics department of Indiana Uni
Nersity. He holds degrees from the
University of Pennsylvania, Indiana
University and Franklin College and
Valparaiso College, both of Indiana.
Dr. AleT. at one time was presi-
dent of the National Educational AS
SOciation.
Bangor Me, July 26--F. H. Strick
land. president of the board of trus-
tees Of the University of Maine, this
afternoon. received a telegram from
President Robert J. Alley at Indian
apolis, stating that he had accepted
the presidency of Butler University
Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-07-27

Interesting reading-that's what is
found on the Classified Ad. page OF
the Journal, because this 10 where
money is saved. And Of course
that's interesting.
, 1921-05-26
ST. THOMAS CHURCH

Beginning on the first Sunday in
June St. Thomas Church will adopt
its summer schedule. There will be
but one service on Sunday, Holy Eu-
chardist and sermon at 800 a. m.
The Church School sessions will be
at 10 a. m. during the month OF June
when they will cease until the first
Sunday in September.
All activity in the Parish House
will close for the summer months.
There will be no further showing of
motion pictures until the first week
in September. The Folk-dancing
class and the Story telling hour will
also resume at hat time.
Sunday, May 29th, the services
will be at the usual hours. 7:45 and
1900 a. m. Church school at 9:45
a.. m. There will be no evening SER
vice on account Of the commence
ment sermon which will be preached
in the High School Auditorium Sun
day evening,
, 1921-05-26
FUNERAL OF A. T. SHANE

The funeral Of A. T. Shank OF
Bags. who passed away in Omaha
on the 18th was held from the Elk
Hall last Friday afternoon. the SER
vices being in charge of that order.
Two vocal solos were rendered. one
by Mrs. N. L. France. mo Night
There" and one by H. Breitenstein,
1.-The Vacant Chair" Pail bearers
were Messrs. Geo. Wren. N. r. Green
field. G.. E. Mcneil. E. J.. Colley. N.
l.. France and Ole Larsen. Inter-
ment was made in the Rawlins ceme-
terry.
Amos. r. Shank was born in Nash
vile. Ohio. In 1851 and died in
Omaha, Nebraska on May 18th. He
leaves to mourn him a widow and
one SON, John T. Shank, both of
Bags. Mr.. Shank was a member of
Rawlins lodge B. p. o. f. and also
OF the Odd Fellows and the Rebe-
kah lodge of Bags.
, 1921-05-26

Mother Pauline of Notre Dame.
Ind. stopped off in this city ON Tues
day of this week and wa5 the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Mahoney. Sis
ter Pauline was en- route homo from
Salt Lake.
H. g. Evans after spending . day
in Rawlins left on Wednesday morn
ing of this week for Cheyenne where
he will spend some time visiting his
family.
The examination car for Sight
and Hearing in charge Of DR.. Kor-
wits is in Rawlins q few days this
week.
Miss Ras Blood left on Wednesday
of this week for Denver where she
Is spending several days sightseeing
and doing some shopping.
Will Wallace left on Tuesday of
this week for Rock Springs where
he will meet Father Schellinger, who
Ii driving his car home from Kem-
merer, and they will return to Raw
Inns together.
T. A. Ready motored 10 Fl. Col
Inns OF Monday Of this week, where
he will spend several days on mat
ters of business.
Mrs. Soren Frandsen has been on
the sick list for several days the
past week and is under the care Of
a physician.
, 1921-05-26

John Mccormick Of Wamsutter at
tended to matters Of business here
for a day or 10 the first of the week
from Wamsutter, returning home on
Tuesday.
Wednesday being the birthday m
niversary of Geo. Q. Stephenson, a
party was arranged for him and he
and Mrs. Stephenson with q party
OF friends motored to the oil fields
and spent the day. A delightful re-
past was had At one of the camps
where one of the chief attraction Of
the table was Q huge birthday cake.
His friends wish him many happy re-
turns of the day.
Mrs. c. @. Carlson will leave this
evening for Ogden where she will
spend several days visiting relatives.
Fred Herman Of Elk Mountain was
In the city yesterday transacting land
business before Clerk Of Court Miss
Stella Jungquist.
Willing G. Richardson was a bus
visitor here for a day or SO
the first Of the week from his ranch
ear Milo.
Fred C. Friend is under the care
OF a physician this week suffering
with an injured foot, having stepped
on a nail. The injury is painful and
has necessitated his laying off work
for a few days.
, 1921-05-26

Monday night will be Eel a Fox
special offering, Colorado Pluck
featuring William Russell. 1t is q
strong and virile production, with a
splendid cast supporting the star and
in an offering no theatre goer should
miss.
, 1921-05-26
MUSICAL -FOUR COMING

The Elks Dancing Committee ID
advertising \ dance for next Wed
nesday. June list. 1t which music
will be furnished BY the "MRsical
Four."
this viii b the Afst sppearanca
I'm Rawlins OF this ofcAee4Fa but i'd
'vAneo reports resolved ~ tie Dance
Committees ! s~xtfssAeay favorable.
Remsnnber this dance . - given
Jane 1st at the Elks Ho0e.
, 1921-05-26
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express Dur thanks
and appreciation Of the kindness and
assistance rendered US during the i'll
ness and after the death Of our dear
husband and father, c. F. Kerwath.
Especially do we wish to express
our appreciation to the members OF
Rawlins Lodge B. P. o. E., Warden
Frank A. Hadsell. the members OF
the Rawlins Red Cross. Rev. Father
Schellinger and DR. T. J. Swisher, for
their kindness in u time Of sor-
row.
Mrs. C. F.. Kerwath,
Hugo Kerwath,
Chicago, Ill.